forum The Orient Express // CLOSED - 5/5
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@blue_topaz

(Welp that took much longer than expected, sorry guys)

The sun gleamed on the roof of the train, smooth, sleek, and a gorgeous shade of deep green. The sky above was a pale eggshell blue, lined with wispy clouds and flocks of birds, arching over the heads of the huge crowd that had assembled at the station in Paris, France, all waiting for the same thing; the train doors to open. Finally, to the excitement of the murmuring throng, the conductor appeared and the many doors that lined the sides of the impressive locomotive swung open. Baggage was collected, tearful goodbyes were said, hugs were exchange, and hundreds boarded the magnificent Orient Express.

Amelia stepped into her luxurious compartment, running a hand through her mussed hair with a grin as she took a look around. Although small, the room was plush and comfortable-looking, with a red patterned rug fastened down over dark floorboards, a bed that came down from the wall, a clear window with a gorgeous view, and even a small couch with a pull-out coffee table. She let out a satisfied sigh, opening her suitcase.

@amber_is_in_a_loop

Gideon boarded the train, awkwardly lugging his suitcase. He got on and roamed the narrow halls, searching for his compartment. He bumped into multiple doors, mumbling an apology every time.
He finally his compartment and slid the door closed. He hurriedly shuffled inside and immediately locked the door. He tucked his suitcase beneath a bench and collapsed onto the bunk.

@StarkSpangledMayflower_Mad_Elder

Indigo sighed and found her room on the train. She picked up the brown suitcase she brought and put it on the overhead bin. The man who was helping her, out the rest of the suitcases in her room and stood there "any thing else Miss?" He asked. Indigo shook her head "no, thank you for your help." She said. The man bowed his head and walked away. Indigo put her things away and then decided to go look around.

@amber_is_in_a_loop

After a moment, Gideon stuffed a book into his coat pocket and exited his compartment, planning on getting something to eat. He looked down as he walked, paying no heed to what lay in his eye. He inevitably bumped into a young woman with short grey-blonde hair, very light eyes and a dark spray of freckles across her face.
He stepped backwards, mumbling loudly.

@blue_topaz

Finished packing, Amelia let out a satisfied sigh, going to the window and bracing her hands on the sill. She leaned her torso out, grinning as the wind whipped her hair and she surveyed the scene below.
I’m on the Orient Express.. I’m leaving home.

It seemed too good to be true. Skirts swishing, she turned and left her room, the temptation to explore taking over. She hadn’t gone two steps down the narrow hall before someone barrelled into her. Stumbling backwards, Amelia steadied herself against the wall, lifting her head to get a good look at the man who’d almost knocked her over.

@amber_is_in_a_loop

Gideon looked up at the woman he'd almost knocked over. He held out a hand to steady her. "I- I'm really, I'm so so sorry I wasn't, wasn't looking where I was going I just–" he cut himself off and tucked his hands in his coat pockets.