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Adric's Ballroom Tunic

Worn during the Black Orchid identity deception at Cranleigh Hall
2 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments
S19E17 · Black Orchid Part 1
Nyssa challenges Adric to dance

Adric’s stiff, oversized collared top flutters in the terrace wind, its exaggerated tailoring betraying the mismatch between TARDIS casual wear and the party’s aristocratic costume codes, reinforcing his resistance to cultural assimilation.

Before: Worn by Adric, billowing dramatically in the wind
After: Remains on Adric, still ill-fitting and conspicuous as the identity swaps unfold nearby
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S19E17 · Black Orchid Part 1
Black orchid ballroom identity swap

Adric’s large collared top, ill-suited to 1920s fashion, flaps dramatically in the wind and draws attention away from the critical headdresses and gowns. Its exaggerated tailoring underscores the TARDIS crew’s outsider status while providing a visual contrast to the elegant costumes around him.

Before: Worn by Adric as part of the crew’s mismatched attire
After: Remains on Adric, unchanged but highlighted by the chaos of the identity swap
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