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voidmissions) wrote2021-09-30 06:48 pm
voidmissions) wrote2021-09-30 06:48 pm
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[M15] ENEMY: UNKNOWN - THE INTERVIEW
On opening their eyes, Voidtreckers will feel a sense of disorientation, a dizziness to their vision and inside their head. Both clear quickly, letting them remember where they came from: in the midst of a mission, some unknown entity jumping them, and then —
They stand in an empty room. The lighting of the room stings their eyes after how dark the rest of the station has been. The walls, ceiling and floor are all bright white, tiles. There is no visible door, no windows.
After the disorientation comes fear. The hairs on the back of their neck stand up. For those with danger sense, these senses are going haywire, even though any other abilities are still not working. The feeling can be pushed down, it is similar to the air of expectation at the start of a horror film, the anticipation of fear rather than being in a truly dangerous situation. It might be that they have been on the train long enough to have felt it before.
Heavy footsteps sound, it is almost impossible to tell where they are coming from as the echo through the empty space. The feeling of dread grows until part of the far wall slides open with a mechanical hiss.
Filling the doorway are two huge figures, around seven foot tall and bulky. They are in large metal suits, almost like power armour, black with highlights of gold. They wear a mask that covers their whole face. It is impossible to see the figure inside at all. Their breathing comes through heavy and raspy and when they walk their footsteps are heavy. The door closes behind them and their presence makes the room feel smaller. One of them scans a green light over the voidtrecker.
"Do not be alarmed. Under sections ninety six of Inter-dimensional law and on behalf of the Void Ministry we have intercepted Voidcraft designation Voidtrecker Express as part of ongoing investigations. You have been taking part in a simulated excercise to gauge your skill and strength. No harm shall come to you or your crew, you are protected by inter dimensional law. You have been chosen for questioning and we ask that you comply. You have the right to refuse our interview but we have the right to hold you until our investigation is complete or one week in standard void time has passed, whichever is longest. Complying with us will ensure our investigation is more efficient."
The inspector talking pauses here, as if giving the voidtrecker time to take in that information.
ENEMY: UNKNOWN
no subject
"And mine is NP38W853EM. You may shorten it or call us as you wish."
Which seem to be satisfactory answers to the name question, as they continue on.
"Has there been any further issue or concern regarding the voidcraft or the passengers of the voidcraft that you believe worth sharing that hasn't yet been addressed?"
"We are also concerned about the health of the passengers during their stay in the void," the other explains.
no subject
"My only concern is that there does not seem to be a way to choose to leave. You cannot refuse the call, and you leave only when the train seems to let you. If you are leaving, you exit as if in a trance. Otherwise I do not think there have been any health issues I am aware of."
no subject
A pause is allowed, before one asks, "Are the crew in contact with anyone else outside of the voidcraft?"
no subject
"You said 'case'. Are there similar instances? Other Voidcraft out there that does the same thing, or something completely different."
He thinks for a moment.
"I have yet to speak to every passenger on board, so I have no way of knowing if anyone does have contact outside. I, for a fact, do not."
no subject
"Another individual," the one Inspector not speaking clarifies.
So, far from familiar activity.
"Can you recall your memories before you became tethered to the voidcraft, and when you realised had entered the void?"
no subject
Wangji considers this for a moment, then decides that that tracks from what he's seen.
"Who is it that you work for that you know this, or could potentially affect the train? I have never seen anyone succeed at effecting it at all. Beyond itself."
He was already perfectly upright but now he seems to straighten further as he thinks.
"I remember it as an average morning before I appeared in the station. There was no warning, then I was on board. I do not seem to have suffered any memory loss."
no subject
But they listen to Wangji, both quiet and still as they always are as he speaks.
"Was there anything different about you when you appeared? Did you feel unwell or fine?"
no subject
"So even in the void, the train is unusual."
He tries to recall his arrival, "I felt normal, but all my clothes were changed upon my arrival. I could only bring myself and one item." He won't discuss that item.