Arcadia Station SB–101 Episode #672
The Holomatrix
Episode II (2) — “I was expecting more explosions”
Stardate 11410.06

Starring (in order of appearance):
•	CO Capt Bodine (Mike Johnson)
•	CTO Ens Cadarn (Michael Hiles)
•	CIV Nyira (Barbara Moline)
•	Nick Moline 
•	TO Cpl Kaas (Daniel Hendrix)
•	FCO Ens Doole (Bruce Oriani)
•	CEO LtJg Takor (Christina Doane)
•	CTO LtJG Cadarn (Michael Hiles)

Mission Transcript
CO Capt Bodine says:
Previously on Arcadia

Nyira is hosting a party to celebrate the opening of her new Holosuites. The party began in the bar,and has now moved to Holosuite #1 for the inaugural running of the Pebble Spa's new Holosuite services.

All of the senior staff are in attendance and everyone is now about to enter the program for the very first time.

Captain's Log Stardate 11410.06: Nyira began a wonderful party in her bar with wonderful food and beverages which the senior staff and I have thoroughly enjoyed.  Now she has asked us to stay a little while longer to enjoy a first run program in her new Holosuites and we have obliged.

Resume "The Holomatrix" -- Episode II
CO Capt Bodine says:
::reaches the top of the stairs and is just outside the first holosuite::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Having been tied up with something in his office he quickly makes his way to the bar and moves towards the stairs to join the others heading for the holosuite.::
CIV Nyira says:
::stands by the door to the holosuite waiting for everyone::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Stops behind the others waiting to enter.:: CO: Sorry I'm late captain.
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: No problem I am sure whatever kept you was important. You missed a really nice spread Nyira put out though!
CIV Nyira says:
ALL: everyone ready?
CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks around to make sure everyone else is there :: CIV: I think so I think you have us all on the edge of our seats at this point.
CIV Nyira says:
::smiles:: CO: well I hope everyone likes it
::she opens the door for everyone to enter::
Nick Moline says:
ACTION: As the group enters the Pebble Spa's Holosuite 1 for the first time, they find themselves on the side of a large, but not very steep hill of green grass, picnic blankets and lawn chairs are spread out across it all facing the valley below where a stream cuts through the valley dotted with trees.
TO Cpl Kaas says:
::Both Klingons give a look of distaste as their combat boots sink slightly into the ground. Leaning in they whisper hurriedly in Klingon:: Mara: A little too idyllic for me, I was expecting more explosions.
Nick Moline says:
SCENE: The sun is slowly setting to the west, turning the sky to shades of orange and red, it will soon be dark, but there is time for people to get settled. In the light from the setting sun down in a clearing in the valley a large array of fireworks can be seen ready to light up the skies
CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks around breaths in the clean air takes in the view of the hill, stream and trees::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Steps into the holosuite and glances around, while the detail was great he wondered why human liked such quiet places for enjoyment. Looking at the landscape he imagined defending the hill against a determined charge, the clash of metal on metal as the blades met in battle.::
CIV Nyira says:
::turns to everyone:: ALL: Find a place to sit the Fireworks will start soon
CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks surprised:: CIV: Fireworks?
CIV Nyira says:
::she watches as her family sit on a blanket together::
TO Cpl Kaas says:
::The two Klingons ignore the lawn chairs and go poking into the surrounding flora, plucking a flower savagely and smelling it::
FCO Ens Doole says:
::thinking he needs to change out of his current outfit and into something a bit more rugged::
CO: I'm gonna go change into something more suitable for this particular program after the fireworks show, if you don't mind.
CO Capt Bodine says:
::has a feeling that his Klingon staff which seems to now be a majority might feel a bit out of place:: CIV: Perhaps we could have some bloodwine brought in for a few of your patrons? ::looks at his Officers::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Moves out onto the hilltop glancing around, looking at the fireworks lined up, then turns at the mention of bloodwine.::
Nick Moline says:
ACTION: Nyira's younger brother Graham spots a play set with swings, slides, and such at the base of the hill and beckons Pete to join him, the two run down the hill to the swings.
CIV Nyira says:
::goes and sits with her family:: CO: I did think of that. ::indicates the oversized Picnic basket::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::goes near a Picnic Basket reaches in to find it is quite deep and inside a vat of Bloodwine which he is sure was not replicated by the look of it, he locates to goblets near by and dips two cups out one for him and one for Ensign Cadarn::
CIV Nyira says:
::tells her dad its ok when he starts to go after her brothers:: Ramone: They should be ok down there for now.
TO Cpl Kaas says:
::Dukath takes out his D'k tahg and cuts into the stem of a plant, bringing it up to his lips to taste it the sap:: Mmm Earth plants taste...odd
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Looks around as she sits nearby, nice setting::
CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO/TO: There are more goblets there as well. ::he carries the 2 he got over to the CTO and offers a toast to his Chief Tactical Officer::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Watches the TO suck on a plant stem, "well that's one way to experience this.." she thought, just enjoying the sun on her face::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Takes the offered goblet grinning.:: CO: Now that's more like it,.. Cheers. ::Glances over the hill.:: Now if only there was an invading army to repel. ::Laughs and takes a drink.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::hands the CTO his goblet:: ALL: If everyone could please gather around and grab something to toast I have some important Station Business to address, that is, if Nyira our host would not mind?
TO Cpl Kaas says:
::Walks up behind the congregated humans and huffs, exploration needs satisfied.:: CIV: Is this Earth or what it's supposed to be like?
CIV Nyira says:
CTO: Don't worry there are some programs more suitable for my Klingon friends.
TO: yes it is based on earth.
FCO Ens Doole says:
::walks over and picks up the vat of bloodwine and pretends like he's gonna drink straight from the vat and down the whole thing::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Smiles.:: CIV: I have no doubt regent, and I will be trying them all. ::Turns his attention to the captain.::
FCO Ens Doole says:
:;holds the pose, just waiting for either Nyira or the CO to say something::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::once everyone is gathered he pulls out a little square box from his pocket ::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
FCO: Drinking contest? ::Grins and stands up to walk over::
TO Cpl Kaas says:
CIV: You humans are very strange.... ::The couple furrow their brows at the surrounding vistas. Dukath drops to a whisper with Mara in Klingon:: Mara: Although if you put a FOB here...an arty piece there...
Nick Moline says:
ACTION: the Attention on deck whistle blows from somewhere
FCO Ens Doole says:
CEO: Nah. i don't wanna spoil Nyira's big night by acting a total fool
CIV Nyira says:
::smiles at his nickname for her look over at the FCO:: FCO: Sharing is expected my friend and i'd hate to see what Mara does to you if you don't let her have her share first.
Nick Moline says:
SCENE: Captain Bodine stands a little downhill looking up at his crew, his back to the valley
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Reflexively snaps to attention at the sound.::
TO Cpl Kaas says:
::Both snap ramrod straight at the whistle, instinctive training taking over::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CIV: I was only teasing Nyira. ::offers to serve the bloodwine:: All:: Anyone wants some?
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: Ensign Cadarn, for your dedication and continued excellence to Arcadia and Starfleet I hereby Promote you to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. :: stands down hill and opens the box with the half pip inside::
CTO: Congratulations Lieutenant Cadarn
Nick Moline says:
ACTION: As soon as Captain Bodine finishes the phrase "Lieutenant Cadarn" fireworks erupt behind him and the music plays, the fireworks begin with several pairs of fireworks in the air, a gold starburst and a gold ring in 3 groups around the sky, showing the rank insignia of a Lieutenant Junior Grade
CIV Nyira says:
::watches and smiles at Cadarn::
FCO Ens Doole says:
::suits starts changing colors rapidly "in concert" with the fireworks::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Claps::
CTO: Well Done Lt!
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Stands silent for a moment as the words register then grins breaks across his face, as he steps forward in front of the captain.::
FCO Ens Doole says:
::sets the vat down to give a thunderous ovation to Cadarn on his promotion::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: This is just the beginning Lieutenant. I know you will wear the new duty well I have no doubt. For now enjoy it.
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
CO: Thank you captain.
Nick Moline says:
ACTION: Once the Captain finishes his speech and steps back the main firework show begins, choreographed with classical music a brilliant display of pyrotechnics erupts in the skies
CO Capt Bodine says:
CIV: This is really nice Nyira I didn't know you knew how to setup fireworks so well.
FCO Ens Doole says:
::suit continues to rapidly change colors with the fireworks, Doole pretends not to notice::
CIV Nyira says:
::goes to where Doole sat the vat down and starts dishing out goblets:: All: we have a variety of beverages for everyone not only bloodwine
TO Cpl Kaas says:
CO: At ease sir? ::Both Marines are still at attention but looking like they missed something::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::sips the bloodwine in honor of his CTO but he plans to get at something less strong when he can::
TO: Aye at ease everyone enjoy
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Glances down at the box with his new pip in it, he moves over to refill his goblet.::
CIV Nyira says:
CO: I don't this would be my dad's doing ::takes some bloodwine for herself and sits down::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Gets a goblet with bloodwine:: ALL: Toast to Lt. Cadarn, Fair Winds and a following sea ::Raises her glass and drinks::
CIV Nyira says:
::Toasts with Jade smiling at Cadarn:: CTO: Congratulations
TO Cpl Kaas says:
CO: You humans are sure fans of flashy promotions, I remember when I got up to Corporal it was because the last was shot in the face in a planetary assault. I was tossed the chevrons and shoved into the shuttle
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Raises his glass to the CEO's toast and grins at Nyira.:: CIV: Thank you.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Grins remembering her own promotion::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::sips at the toast and goes over to see what else Nyira might have.::
Nick Moline says:
ACTION: As the brilliant fireworks show continues on, down by the swing-set, Pete notices a panel that when opened reveals holomatrix controls. Unable to resist messing with it, he goes to press a button, the moment he does, the entire holosuite goes pitch black (including the panel) nobody can see anything, there is no eyes adjusting to the darkness, this is complete and utter black. 

A terrified scream that doesn't belong to any of the people in the holosuite can be heard in the darkness, followed by an evil laugh 

"Mua ha ha ha ha ha ha"
PAUSE