Topic: TRAIN

[MartAnimE]

[MAP] [Doon] [Elenore] [Kirika] [MADLAX] [Myshkin] [TSUKASA]

12th of December of 2112. You have arrived at Central Station in Nafrece, where you will board the Transatlantic Railroad Artificial Intelligence Navigator, also known as TRAIN.
An assortment of people has gathered, from different countries and walks of life, heading towards a new beginning in Bee City. Like you, they have been specially selected.
It's 7:30 AM. The doors to CAR 5 have opened and the crew has begun the boarding process. You check your ticket and look for the room number you've been assigned.
Most of your luggage was stored in the luggage compartment underneath. You won't have access to it until your arrival. Each passenger is allowed one carry-on bag.
You open your room's door with your card key, which is also your ticket. You walk in, unpack your bags, and try to make yourself comfortable until departure.

Every room on this train is luxurious and spacious and identical.
The private bathroom is equipped with a sink, a toilet, and a walk-in shower.
The king sized bed can easily accommodate three adults. There's a flat screen on the wall.
The entertaining system will play music, movies and games, which you can borrow from the library.
There's a desk and a chair, ideal for reading, writing, computer work. You can even order room service.
The window is one way for privacy, providing natural light and a scenic view. It turns pitch black in sleep mode.

It is now 8:00 AM. You hear a whistle and you can sense the TRAIN has started to move. Your journey has officially begun.
The estimated time of arrival at Bee City is scheduled for 8:00 PM on the 21st of December of 2112.
This will be your home for the next ten days. Try to relax and enjoy your vacation!

[noirlax]

This is a case of Dr Kirika and Mr Doon - manic KiriDoon posting


[Kirika]: "Yoshiou" *Kirika whispers as she packs the last of her luggage. She sits quietly in solitude at the window as her reflection illuminates the window. The view outside the glass fades from Kirika's mind bar her natural survival instincts.*

"I wonder what life will be like in Bee City. We've been in Paris so long. The sounds, smells and sights are so familiar now, it feels like home. I really hope Bee City will feel the same way one day. No matter, what's done is done." *Kirika spoke to herself

*She glances at the soft gentle expression of Myshkin and the other feline and love of her life Mireille as she gazes into her eyes as Kirika sips her tea*

"As long as I'm with her, there always will be light" *She reassured herself

[Doon] *Doon slaps his luggage case and looks at his new GIFT in his private mirror with a wry smile.* I'm sure the girls will make a BEELINE for me now! Haha I'm ready to strut my stuff. I'm sure Elenore Baker is here. I'll get to her soon enough! This time my GIFT is the best money can buy! It's super excitable and super strong. I asked the creators to make this impervious even to the latest frypan on the market "The BFP 9000" A.K.A "THE DOON DESTROYER 9000". It has forcefields, active protection systems, jammers and the best cyber interface. You can't pan me no more haha, hahahaha." "Well that's the Main Course, I gotta try this new thing on the other ladies on the train". *Doon enters outside of his room and starts looking around, he turns to the back of the train and is outside An's room*

[MartAnimE]

[Kirika]

Mireille takes a bit longer to unpack than you do. That doesn't surprise you, she is rather fashionable and was never one to pack lightly.
"I hope I have enough for 10 days. One bag is cutting it a bit short...", she sighs, as she finishes putting away her wardrobe.
She takes out her laptop and opens her email. You wonder if she's planning on doing some work. You finish your tea.
Sensing your gaze, Mireille looks back at you. She smiles, closes the laptop, and puts it away on the desk.
"This can wait.", she decides, "Do you wanna go out and explore the train? I could use some coffee."

[MartAnimE]

[MAP] [Doon]

As you're walking towards the back of the train, you see a man leaving the room just ahead. He turns abruptly and bumps into you.
"Hey, careful man! Watch where you're going!", he grumbles, startled, even though he's the one who bumped into you.
He's middle aged, though the years have not been kind to him. He looks gruff, disheveled, possibly jetlagged.

Before you can say anything, you hear a different voice coming from behind you. A voice which is much more to your liking.
"Is there a problem, gentlemen?", you turn around to see an attractive, sharply dressed, mature looking woman.
She has an air of authority, her demeanor and uniform seem to indicate she is an officer of some kind.
There's a menacing looking Doberman Pinscher DOG unit behind her. The other guy notices it too.

"No problem at all, officer.", he chuckles nervously, "I just... hmmm... I need a drink."
"A bit early, isn't it?", the woman raises an eyebrow and checks her watch.
"Hey, it's five o'clock somewhere, lady!", he shrugs shamelessly.

The woman shakes her head disapprovingly, "The bar is that way.", she directs him towards the other side of the train.
"Thanks! See you folks around, I guess!", he waves his hand dismissively as he walks to the bar, leaving the two of you alone.

[Pulsen]

[Elenore]

Packing her luggage she reminisces about the women with her body type she saw on the way to the station. Though when she first saw other women with her face and body it was a bit off-putting at first but she was glad she did it. It saved their lives and made them better. Groups of "Elenore's" started a fashion trend with their full-body body suits, one she was wearing right now after finishing packing and checking her email both personal and from Wilfong Cybernetics. She decided to explore the train and see who else she was riding with.


https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/113105142

[MartAnimE]

[MAP] [Elenore]

The moment you step outside your room, a boy comes running at full speed past you, making airplane noises.
"Vrooooom~!", he shouts, almost bumping into you. He dodges you at the last second, almost tripping.
On closer inspection, you determine this boy is actually one of those Dolls that's trendy lately.
He runs past you, turning his fingers into pretend guns and making fake shooting noises.
"Pew! Pew! Pew!", and off he goes, into the next car. Odd to see a Doll by himself.

A few doors behind you there's a group of three who just left their room and are slowly walking your way.
A man in his 30s is holding hands with a Doll, a cute little blond girl with different coloured eyes.
"What would you like to try first, Nei?", he asks in a very sweet and fatherly tone.
"Ice cream?", she suggests shyly. "Ice cream it is then!", he happily approves.
Closely behind them walks a stoic looking woman who looks about your age.
Her looks and demeanor suggest she's acting as their security detail.

[Pulsen]

[MAP] [Elenore]

The moment you step outside your room, a boy comes running at full speed past you, making airplane noises.
"Vrooooom~!", he shouts, almost bumping into you. He dodges you at the last second, almost tripping.
On closer inspection, you determine this boy is actually one of those Dolls that's trendy lately.
He runs past you, turning his fingers into pretend guns and making fake shooting noises.
"Pew! Pew! Pew!", and off he goes, into the next car. Odd to see a Doll by himself.

A few doors behind you there's a group of three who just left their room and are slowly walking your way.
A man in his 30s is holding hands with a Doll, a cute little blond girl with different coloured eyes.
"What would you like to try first, Nei?", he asks in a very sweet and fatherly tone.
"Ice cream?", she suggests shyly. "Ice cream it is then!", he happily approves.
Closely behind them walks a stoic looking woman who looks about your age.
Her looks and demeanor suggest she's acting as their security detail.

She dodges the Doll with ease and then makes room so the group can pass by. (Does she recognize the man holding the Doll?) She makes a mental note to speak with this man later and continues her exploration.

[MartAnimE]

[TSUKASA]

You're still unpacking in your room when you receive a text. It's from SUBARU. Your heart skips a beat.
The two of you haven't had a chance to meet in person yet, so you weren't sure she had made it.
You read her text. "I made it! Are you here? Wanna meet at the restaurant soon? *** SUBARU"

[MartAnimE]

[MAP] [Doon]

As the man leaves the car, the officer lady eyes you with curiosity. You sense instant chemistry between the two of you, though you have been wrong about such things before...
"Quite a character... I wonder who he bribed to get a ticket on this TRAIN?", she privately mocks him, making sure you alone, and no one else, can hear your conversation.
"I'm Limelda Jorg.", she introduces herself, extending her hand, "I'm also on vacation, but I was offered a small advance to keep an eye on things during this trip."
"Even with all this technology, our generous patrons at Bee City can't bring themselves to trust AI and robots alone.", she remarks in a slightly amused tone.
"What brings you here, mister...?", she subtly asks your name. Your charm and charisma seem to already be working on the ladies on this TRAIN, you think.

[MartAnimE]

[MAP] [Elenore]

The happy man and Doll pass you towards your right, onto the next car, followed by their bodyguard.
If you follow them you will find yourself at the Bar & Restaurant, according to the map you downloaded.
On your left there's only a dead end and the rest of the passenger's quarters, but you detect three presences.
A Doberman Pinscher DOG stands by his partner, she seems to be having a private conversation with an older man.
The DOG notices you, looks in your direction and scans you briefly, then turns his head back, having no reason for alarm.

[Pulsen]

Elenore follows the group to the Bar and Restaurant. She waits till the group is seated before approaching.

With a warm smile on her face she says "Hello, I'm Elenore Baker from Wilfong Cybernetics. You wouldn't be Dr Edy by any chance?"

[Forlorn Hope]

[TSUKASA] *heart flutters a little bit when she sees the text* "Subaru.." I want to see her but what if she rejects me after seeing the real me for the first time. Online, I'm cool, collected, competent. Offline.. not so much  *her stomach gurgles and she reflexively holds her stomach and scowls* "Traitor..ha.. fine" *reluctantly texts Subaru back* "Sure. I'll meet you there in 20." *puts on a tan jacket, brown pants, boots, finger less gloves and a silver LED visor that has a slight violet tint*  *looks at herself in the mirror, the jacket is a men's jacket but she likes the cut* Here goes nothing..*leaves to the restaurant*

[MartAnimE]

[MAP] [Elenore]

"That's correct! But please call me SPEEDY. We're all neighbours now, after all.", he smiles back, pleasantly surprised someone recognized him.
"It's nice to meet you, Elenore! This is my daughter Nei.", he pats the Doll's head gently. She looks at you and waves her hand, shyly.
"My bodyguard and trusted friend, Layla Ashley.", he introduces the woman with him. She nods respectfully but remains silent.
"Care to join us for breakfast?", he invites. Layla smoothly scooches over, offering you a seat on their booth.

[MartAnimE]

[MAP] [TSUKASA]

"I'm at the first table on the left!", SUBARU replies. You leave your room. A man and a woman seem to be talking right outside your door. You walk around them, trying not to intrude.
You notice a Doberman Pinscher DOG. He must be with the woman, who looks like a police officer. He looks in your direction and scans you briefly, then turns his head back.
You make your way to the restaurant, it's pretty roomy, with several tables and a bar. There's a group of four on the right and one man at the end of the bar.
A girl about your age sits at the first table on your left, she must be SUBARU. She adjusts her glasses, noticing you. "TSUKASA?", she asks hesitantly.

[Pulsen]

[MAP] [Elenore]

"That's correct! But please call me SPEEDY. We're all neighbours now, after all.", he smiles back, pleasantly surprised someone recognized him.
"It's nice to meet you, Elenore! This is my daughter Nei.", he pats the Doll's head gently. She looks at you and waves her hand, shyly.
"My bodyguard and trusted friend, Layla Ashley.", he introduces the woman with him. She nods respectfully but remains silent.
"Care to join us for breakfast?", he invites. Layla smoothly scooches over, offering you a seat on their booth.

"I would be honored." Elenore sits down in the place offered in the booth.