Posted by Lieutenant Ben Hudson (Chief Medical Officer) in Side Sim: Murder Mystery - The Tragedy at Thornfield Manor - Tag Everyone

Posted by Lieutenant Kaia (Chief Engineer) 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
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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

Kaia’s tail-tip flicked back and forth anxiously as she approached the Holodeck. She was excited to participate in the Holodeck adventure, but also nervous. Would she be able to fit in? She’d done some research and found the clothes of the period highly impractical and odd, and had ended up settling for something a little more natural for herself. A soft outfit made of pale yellow and blue silk, designed after the fashion of her species during a similar technological period. It vaguely resembled a sarong, leaving her shoulders bare except for a purely decorative strap over one shoulder. She had pulled her fake fur sleeve over her prosthetic arm to make it look as though both hands were natural. She also had a few fake earrings on her ears, and several bronze bangles on her wrists.

Kaia took a deep breath, then entered the program. She looked up and around at the decor, fascinated by this glance into Earth history. It was one thing seeing pictures of the time period during her… vague research into the time period in preparation for this little experience. It was another thing entirely to walk among the structures. Seeing how the Holodeck characters (and her fellow Officers) were dressed, she was glad she’d gone for the much easier to don choice. With all those layers, she would have quickly overheated in her fur!

Lieutenant Kaia
Chief Engineer USS Manhattan

Lord Harrington’s loud voice boomed out once again across the room. “Ahh, Dr Beatrice Rahimi!” he called out. “I’m glad you could make it.”

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

Arthur grinned as he strode down the corridor to the holodeck, dressed in his own period-accurate (well, mostly, at least) costume. This was right up his alley. It had taken a while to put on the outfit, true, but this wasn’t the first time he’d worn this style of dress - he did have something of a flair for the dramatic, after all. His waistcoat was a dark navy blue with golden embroidery throughout, accented by his golden cravat. He paused at the door, donning his own half-face black and gold mask, and stepped inside.

Lieutenant Commander Arthur Flynn
Chief Science Officer