Arcadia Station SB–101 Episode #673
The Holomatrix
Episode III (3) — “When hinges creak in doorless chambers”
Stardate 11410.20

Starring (in order of appearance):
•	Nick Moline
•	CO Capt Bodine (Mike Johnson)
•	CEO Ltjg Takor (Christina Doane)
•	CIV Nyira (Barbara Moline)
•	CTO LtJG Cadarn (Michael Hiles)
•	FCO Ens Doole (Bruce Oriani)
Guest Appearances By (in order of appearance):
•	Barbara Moline as Ramone
•	Nick Moline as Voice
•	Barbara Moline as Tira
•	Nick Moline as Ghost Host
•	Nick Moline as Whisper
Absences
     •	Daniel Hendrix

Mission Transcript
Nick Moline says:
Previously on Arcadia:

In order to pay off some debts, Trivan has sold the Spider Web's holosuites to Nyira to add to the Pebble Spa. Engineering has properly re-routed the 3rd floor corridors and incorporated the holosuites into the power and computer systems of the Pebble Spa.

Once that was complete, Nyira threw a grand opening party of the new Holosuites. First with a banquet in the lounge and followed by the first official program run of the Holosuites, a Fireworks program.

Captain Bodine used the occasion to give Ensign Cadarn a much deserved promotion to Lieutenant Junior Grade.

Unfortunately, while everyone was enjoying the pyrotechnics, suddenly the holosuite was plunged into total darkness. There was a scream belonging to nobody present in the party, followed by a sinister laugh that rang out through the holosuite.
CO Capt Bodine says:
Captain's Log Stardate: 11410.20. Shortly after Lt. Cadarn was promoted all went pitch black. It's dark and scary on the Holosuite and no one can see anything nor does anyone know why this has happen to the crew...
Resume "The Holomatrix" -- Episode III
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
::Takor pulls out a pocket light and calls out:: Nyria: Is this part of the show. turns light on::
CIV Nyira says:
::takes in what she can hear and feel around her trying to keep calm::
Nick Moline says:
SCENE: Following the sinister laugh, an eerie silence falls on the holosuite, still in total darkness
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::In a crouch he scans the area around him trying to get a sense of what was going on.::
Nick Moline says:
ACTION: No electronic devices in the holosuite function
CO Capt Bodine says:
::didn't bring anything with him but his uniform::
CIV Nyira says:
CEO: No this is not something is wrong.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Grips his mek'leth in his left hand.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: Is everyone alright?
Computer: End Program
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
Nyira: Understood. ::Light won't turn on::All: Note my perfectly good pocket light won't work. I'm fine. No one move.
::Eyes widen trying to see light where there is none, really wishes she'd thought to bring a candle::
Nick Moline says:
ACTION: The computer does not respond
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
CO: Fine sir, ::Moves his head to where he last saw the children.:: Are the children ok?
CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: Can anyone see anything at all?
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
CO: No Sir. 
All: Everyone respond to the Skipper, are you ok?
CIV Nyira says:
::feels around on the blanket:: Ramone/Tira: Dad, Mom where are you?
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: No. My V.I.S.O.R. isn't working either.
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Yeah so far lets try and huddle together everyone call out and come to my voice carefully.
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
::Puts the light away::CO: Aye Sir....Marco... ::She calls out part of the old children's game as she moves carefully and slowly toward the Skipper's voice. Her hands out::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Moves carefully towards the sound of the captains voice, still in a crouch and at high alert. Stumbling he reaches down to catch himself and frowns.:: All: If there isn't any power how is the program still running.
CO Capt Bodine says:
::remains in a single location waiting for people to come in contact with him:: ALL: Walk easy I don't want anyone hurt.
Computer: Exit!
ALL: If this is some joke I want it to end now, you got your laugh now reset the program please.
Nick Moline says:
INFO: as the CEO moves towards the CO's voice, she bumps into a solid wall that was not there before the darkness. The wall is at least 6 meters tall, but the CO can be heard on the other side
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
Self: Well shazbot...
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Continues moving towards the captain he must be getting close.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: I hear you but there is some sort of divider.:reaches up:: It is much higher then i can reach. See if you can find anyone else in your lets call it partition, but stay within earshot.
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
CO: Sir there is a wall in front of me, appears to be stone, smooth, checking to see if there is a wall to the left...::runs one hand along the wall as she moves carefully::
Ramone (Barbara Moline) says:
Nyira: we are here. ::reaches out towards Nyira's voice with the hand not hold Tira's hand::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: What might have caused this can you find an internal Holosuite control from memory? ::hopes so::
Voice (Nick Moline) says:
loudly from all around:: All: Welcome Foolish Mortals.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Freezes as the voice sounds, glancing around trying to pinpoint the origin.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Seems we are all blocked off, this is not a joke I think. be careful.
Tira (Barbara Moline) says:
Graham/Pete: If you can hear me stay where you are until we find you.
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
CO: I agree, it no one seems to be in my area ::completely ignores the voice, though makes a mental note to punch the former owner of these in the face if it can be traced back to him. Her mind works on what it could possibly be...
FCO Ens Doole says:
::looks at outfit changing colors:: ::happy yet sarcastic:: Self: Oh joy...I've become a color changing beacon
CO Capt Bodine says:
Voice: Well you got one thing straight we are mortal most things are. As for foolish that would depend on what we do with the information we have and right now if you are in control here you have not given u much to work with. What is your purpose here?
Voice (NickMoline) says:
CO: I am your host, your guide if you will. Allow me to shed some light on the subject
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Shakes his head and begins moving toward where he was hearing the captain.::
FCO Ens Doole says:
::decides to stand still as his VISOR isn't working, hoping the others can see the suit and use it as a guide::
CO Capt Bodine says:
Voice: What is it you want? ALL: Everyone please try and remain calm. Be on guard.
NickMoline says:
ACTION: torches in sconces high on the walls alight with fire, the group (minus the children) find themselves in 2 hexagonal rooms, with one wall (translucent but not fully transparent) between them, all other walls are opaque stone.

INFO: The CEO, CIV, Mara, and the CIV's parents are in one room, the CTO, CO, FCO and Kaas in the other. The children are nowhere to be seen

INFO: As sometimes happens in holodeck/holosuite programs, everyone is now wearing different clothes. They are all wearing victorian era clothing, complete with lace
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
::Immediately notices the lack of kids and mutters a curse.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::moves over to the CTO:: Voice: Have we been divided for a reason?
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
::looks down:: ALL: You've got to be kidding me...::Total disgust in her voice::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Glances around as the lights come on seeing the other outfits he glances down at himself cursing at the clothes he straightens hefting his mek'leth tempted to cut away most of his outfit.::
Tira (Barbara Moline) says:
Voice: where are my children? :: tries very hard not to panic but it doesn't seem to be working:: IF You did something to my boys ... ::starts to tear up::
CO Capt Bodine says:
Voice: Whatever game this is you are playing you best not waste any time, it won't take long before the rest of the station crew begin to wonder why it is the entire senior staff is out of total contact. So if you would be so kind, what is it you want from us and who are you? If you want help just ask we are very helpful people, but we do not appreciate being forced into things.
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
::Moves to take up a defensive position near the civilians as she checks to see what she still has::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Glad to still find his blade in his hand the holds off on slicing away the lace until they know more on what is going on, moving near the CO he takes a stance behind him watching that area, waiting for something to pop out at them.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::tries to give the CEO a look that says he is not amused find a way to fix this now::
Nick Moline says:
INFO: On each wall of both rooms other than the translucent one that allows the crew to see each other there hangs a painting, there are no other windows, and there are no doors
Ramone (Barbara Moline) says:
::tries to comfort his wife while looking around and assessing the situation his starfleet instincts taking over::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::goes up to inspect the only object in there room hoping it is there for a reason and holds some answers::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Moves along with the captain, watching his back.::
CIV Nyira says:
::looks at the Painting:: All: they must be some kind of puzzle or something
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::As he moves is surprised to feel the weight of their blades he normally keeps on under his uniform, now just under the new garb.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks at the painting he lightly traces the edge of the frame with one finger::
Nick Moline says:
ACTION: The ceiling slowly appears to be getting farther away and the paintings seem taller and more sinister by the moment
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO/FCO: Either of you recognize it?
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
::Now dressed in some kind of weird victorian dress, her tools in pouches in a belt. She nods at the co and moves to the internal console to see if she can get it to work::CO: The Console is down as well, opens it trying to see what the problem is.::
Nick Moline says:
INFO: The CEO is unable to remove a panel and access the console
CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: Either the ceiling is growing or the floor is dropping away.
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: Captain, do me a favor. Close your eyes a second and tell me what you see
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Glances over at the painting and reflexively pulls the CO away from it as it appear to be growing.::
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
::Mutters a curse::CO: Console seems like::Pulls out a small pocket knife, still no luck. Curses again standing then notices the new room::ALL: Well that's annoying...
CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: We seem to be mere spectators for now. Let us hope it does not get dangerous
CEO: Try to find any breaks in the walls. Are we sure we are sealed in? The Holosuite door must be around somewhere.

Voice (Nick Moline) says:
All: Welcome to my manor, there are all matters of ghosts and spooks here, though we are very much looking forward to add two more, two young new additions.
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
::Checks the seam between wall and floor and along all the walls:: CO: On it Sir. ALL on her side: Everyone check for seams, holes, cracks....
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: Captain? What do you see when you close your eyes?
Voice (Nick Moline) says:
All: Mua Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
::Grinds her teeth trying not to tell the voice where to shove his pompous, bullying attitude...::
Nick Moline says:
ACTION: Sections of walls open up in each room, leading to separate corridors going in opposite directions from the 2 rooms.
Voice (Nick Moline) says:
All: Let's see if you can prevent that from happening
Tira (Barbara Moline) says:
::Goes full panic mode:: Voice: YOU WILL NOT HURT MY SONS
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
Tira: It will be alright, he's just trying to get a rise out of us. Please just focus on searching the walls and floor for anything hidden...
Ramone (Barbara Moline) says:
heads down the Corridor that opens:: Voice: I will find my boys
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Seeing movement off to the side he turns to see a new opening in the wall.:: CO: Captain. ::Indicates their new option.::
CIV Nyira says:
::looks worried for her brothers:: CEO: should we head down the corridor?
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
CO: Sir recommend bucket brigade
Voice (Nick Moline) says:
CIV: I would, unless you want to get out of here MY WAY
Nick Moline says:
ACTION: Lightning flashes, and on the top of each room, a corpse is seen hanging from the ceiling
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
CO: One person at the entrance the just before out of audio range another stops....and..::looks up...
CO: So bucket brigade or stick in a tight pack?
CIV Nyira says:
All: ok so i guess that answers my question ::starts walking down the corridor::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Glancing briefly at the corpse and not recognizing it he then ignores it and moves to the new opening in the wall glancing inside then back at the others.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::closes his eyes a moment:: FCO: Nothing Ensign why do you ask?
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: Now you see what I do
Tira (Barbara Moline) says:
follows quickly after her husband::
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
Nyira: stay here, By the prophets are you in the habit of following the orders of random voices...::gestures to the others to catch up with her and brings up the rear, shrugging at the Captain...
::Wonders if there is aspirin big enough to handle herding a group of civilians through anything...::
CIV Nyira says:
::looks at Jeda:: CEO: well ok but if i get killed i'm haunting your for the rest of your life
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
All in her team: Stay together, grab on to the belt of the person in front of you. I will take point. If you notice anything weird let me know. ::Moves to the front of the line:: Nyira: Fair enough my friend.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Glances back to the captain.:: CO: Looks clear enough.
Nick Moline says:
ACTION: out in each corridor, more paintings are on the wall, with each flash of lightning the paintings temporarily change from beautiful old victorian paintings, to paintings of skeletons and broken down houses
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
All in her team: Everyone ready?
CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: You know there are some really great surgical advances in the last 2 decades, it may be time for you to consider some alternatives to your Visor
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
::When everyone is ready moves carefully down the corridor, her eyes skimming everything looking for clues. Wonders how they could of missed this hiding in the programming::
CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: I am getting this is a simulation for some comical relief I just don't understand why the computer access is blocked. However we may need to just see this through to the end,
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
CO: We can't risk the children by just sitting this out. ::Glances down the hall.:: Looks like we've only got one option.
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: True as that is Captain. 1. the VISOR is a tribute to my father and 2. The Ocular implants give me major migraine headaches.
CIV Nyira says:
::fallows Jade::
Nick Moline says:
INFO: At the end of each hall, marble busts are in cut-outs in the wall, the faces carved with scowls, the eyes of the busts follow the crew around
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: I am not saying we do nothing, you are right though lets keep moving forward.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Nods.:: CO: I will lead captain. ::Reaches down to his boot pulling out a knife he kept there.:: CO: Do you want this captain?
CO Capt Bodine says:
::takes the blade:: CTO: Thanks Lieutenant.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Nods then turns back to the corridor and begins moving carefully down it.::
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
::Hands a longish, thin tool with a semi pointy end to Nyria as she keeps the pocket knife ready to hand.::
CIV Nyira says:
::looks around Jade for her parents but can't see them they had rushed ahead:: CEO: I think we've lost my family ::takes the tool looking at it:: well its something but i could probably do more with my fists.
FCO Ens Doole says:
:;reaches out and put a hand on each of their shoulders. One hand on the CO and one on the CTO::
Nick Moline says:
ACTION: Around the bend from the busts, a horse drawn carriage awaits, though the horses are skeletons, and fire comes from their nostrils, and their eye sockets glow red. In the drivers seat on each, a translucent man with no head stands holding the reigns
Ghost Host (Nick Moline) says:
All: Watch your step as you enter your doom buggy please
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
::shrugs taking it back and annoyed at the parents rushing ahead moves forward looking for them...
::making sure to keep a hold of Nyira::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: I don't see any recourse but to get in. Please help the FCO into a carriage.
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
Nyira: If I find that the spider owner had anything to do with this...::left the threat unfinished as she climbed in the carriage with Nyira
Nick Moline says:
ACTION: another voice whispers in the ear of the FCO so that only he can hear.
CIV Nyira says:
CEO: you have my permission to flog him.
Whisper (Nick Moline) says:
FCO: We're coming for you
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Nods to the captain.:: CO: I don't like it but I don't see we have much of a choice, I'll ride up there with him. ::Indicates the headless coachmen, before helping the FCO into the carriage.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::gets in the car::
FCO Ens Doole says:
::stops for a second as he hears the voice::
Nick Moline says:
ACTION: Before the CTO can climb up, a large blade slices over the top of the carriage where the driver's head would be
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
::nods her gratitude at Nyira::
CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO/CTO: Stay close to each other. Don't worry about me if it comes to it.
FCO Ens Doole says:
Out loud: Coming for me?
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: Please stay with Doole.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Glances up as the blade slices by:: CO: On second thought maybe I'll ride in the carriage instead. ::Glances back curiously at the FCO.:: FCO: What was that?
FCO Ens Doole says:
Out loud: What did you mean coming for me? Who's coming?
Pause