Posted by Commander Shedda Mal’athar (Executive Officer) in Side Sim: Murder Mystery - The Tragedy at Thornfield Manor - Tag Everyone

Posted by Lieutenant Ben Hudson (Chief Medical Officer) in Side Sim: Murder Mystery - The Tragedy at Thornfield Manor - Tag Everyone
As Ben made his way down the corridor towards the holodeck, an Ensign walking toward him gave him a knowing smile. Ben chuckled to himself. Whilst he knew the holodeck was perfectly capable of fashioning his look for the other holodeck users, it was never the same as getting into the costume himself. Indeed, it had taken him the best part of half an hour to get into it, but that was half the fun: figuring out how to tie the deep blue cravat that sat around the collar of his shirt; doing up the plethora of buttons on the shirt, waistcoat and long-tailed jacket; affixing the braces to the trousers to hold them up, and then doing up the laces to his shoes. The finishing touch, of course, was the masquerade mask he held in his hand.

As he entered the holodeck, he punched in a view commands and the setting of Thornfield Manor shimmered to live, set in 19th century England. The large, opulent ballroom could be seen through a set of double doors that led form the grand hallway that Ben found himself stood in.

“Ahhh!! Inspector Blackwood!” came a booming voice form behind him. “It’s a pleasure to meet you,” the older gentleman said, extending his hand.

“Lord Harrington, I presume?” replied Ben, shaking the proffered hand.

“Oh yes, but please, let’s not stand on ceremony. It’s Edward.” he said with a grin, whilst still shaking Ben’s hand

“Be.... Charles” replied Ben, almost forgetting he was meant to be in character. “It’s a magnificent house!”

OOC: Feel free to jump in. If you do join, I’ll drop you a line with some bits you need to play out as part of the murder mystery :-)

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

Shedda was excited for the evening. She hadn’t taken time in awhile, but she loved history, and this seemed an entertaining diversion. It had taken forever to work the long hose, stockings, and layers of petticoats under the skirts. Then the corset, crinoline and bustle. All of that was under the skirt and bodice of the dress.

She was dressed in a rich cream with venetian red accents which complimented her flawless green skin. Her hair was pinned and bejeweled with delicate whispy curls framing her face, hidden behind a red mask. She stepped through the holodeck doors and glanced around the elaborate architecture.

Cmdr. Mal’athar, XO

“Ahh, welcome my fair Lady Evelyn!” boomed Edward, somehow in a soft voice. “It has been too long, and I’m so glad that you are able to grace us once again,” he continued with a broad smile, taking Shedda’s hand in his and placing a kiss on it.

“Edward!” Rang out a husky voice of an older woman. “If I didn’t know better, I would think I don’t fully fulfil you, but we both know that’s not the case.” She said in a look that was both withering, yet full of amusement.

“I was just welcoming our close friend, Evelyn Montague.” He said, as ways of an excuse, before turning back to the guests. “For those of you who haven’t met my lovely wife, Lady Harrington,” Edward said as ways of introduction to the group, a little shell shocked from the public reprimand.

“Please, Isabella,” she replied to everyone.

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer