Posted by Ensign Jessica Lemann (Doctor) in Holo-deck side sim: River’s secret pass time (Free for all)

Posted by Ensign Franklin Gallagher (Security Officer) in Holo-deck side sim: River’s secret pass time (Free for all)

Posted by Lieutenant River Styxx (Marine) in Holo-deck side sim: River’s secret pass time (Free for all)
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River walled along the corridors of the Atlantis. she had manged to secure some off time and she looking forward to it. However she had, had some trouble deciding what to do on the holo-deck. But after thinking for a while, she had decided to do something she had kept secret for the longest time. She hadn’t done it for so long. the last time she ad done it was with lily. She had been avoiding t for the fear of the memories it could stir up However she had an itch and needed it scratched.

Once she got the too the holo-deck she loaded up a pre set programme. her original programme had been lost with a lot of things. The computer beeped to letting her know the programme was read. she took a deep breath and entered.

It was an empty music room. With instruments resting against the walls. In the centre stood a white grand piano. River sighed and walked up to it taking a seat and making sure her posture was right. she placed her hands on the keys and then stopped “Where do i even begin?” she asked herself. As she thought her fingers began to play with the keys and it was almost like a bomb went off in her brain. she remembered playing to others in the orphanage. she remembered playing t her CO, playing to Abigail Harkin on their second date and then she remembered Playing to Lily, her bright green eyes watching River’s every move listening to every note and smiling. As she remembered all the fun she had and the loss she had suffered her hands started playing on their own they played Beethoven “Moonlight” Sonata.

The first movement was easy her muscle memory kicking in and her years of practise. River was engrossed in her music the sorrowful tones of the first movement setting something off inside her. The thoughts of lily lying motionless her green eyes closed forever, Abigail Harkin, the prettiest and smartest marine River knew, the women she loved, being a shell of herself after what was done to her and all those she had lost. A single tear slipped down her face. The sorrow she had felt being vented through the notes.

When she reached the second movement she started to feel happier, the subtle joyous notes helping her to remember all the good in her life the friends she had lost but now remembered more clearly then ever before. Sharing ice cream with lily and watching her play in the park, her and Harkin’s first kiss, the moonlight walks they would take together, the day she proposed. The jokes and pranks she and others had made. All the good she had felt. It fed into the second movement Making it take on a whole knew air of joy

When she got the the third movement it was almost like another person was sitting there. River came alive full of energy and her characteristic frown had turned into smile. Her cold eyes warmed and the of isolation dropped. All this transpired as her fingers danced over the keys.

Lieut Styxx (Marine)

OOC: Oops sorry i got carried away. Here’s link to the full Music she is playing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsOUcikyGRk

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Frank quietly walked inside and quietly reached the console to order some small fireworks from the holodeck computer. He then quickly stuck the firecrackers in his pockets and stood by the wall just watching.

Gallagher

River finished her piece and suddenly felt a presence in the room. On instinct she reached for one of her concealed throwing knives and turned to throw it. When she saw it was a security officer she stopped. “Can i help you” she asked.

Liuet Styxx (Marine OIC)

Frank apologetically replied “I’m sorry for intruding. I just wanted to see where the music was coming from.”

Gallagher

A small blonde head popped out from behind Gallagher, having taken advantage of his larger frame to sneak in behind him.

“It’s beautiful!” Jess commented with a side grin as she looked innocently back and forth between the security officer and the Marine.

Ensign Lemann, Med

River sighed “I could have killed both of you. Don’t sneak up on people like that, especially me”she said putting her knife way and recovering from her surprise. “I bet you find this funny a marine playing the piano. Well go ahead laugh.It wouldn’t be the first time.” she said hotly. She couldn’t believe she had been caught. she had always been so careful so people wouldn’t take the mick or start on her for it. She hared that, just because she could play the piano. she had to deal with that through out boot camp.

Lieut Styxx (Marine)