That Sacred Arrangement....

[lists_to_port]

Who: wise_maiden and lists_to_port; We are leaving this log WIDE OPEN. So if you are family or friends, you are invited and may mingle or gossip or be all dressed up or get drunk or do the electric slide or WHAT HAVE YOU. Are there any Wedding Crashers in Luceti? Ha!
What: Wedding
When: Monday afternoon
Where: That spot with the lilacs by the river in that meadow west of

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[wise_maiden]

The previous few days had been a blur for Raine--making all the arrangements to have a few days off from work after the festival, spending the weekend on finalizing details, finding just the right dress--something simple enough and yet elegant, for her.

When the morning--that morning arrived, it was after the second night of vague, disconcerting dreams--though she was no stranger to dreaming strangely. She knew that she was simply anxious for the day to come. It truly had come quickly; it was almost hard to believe that it had been a week ago since the proposal itself, looking back. Her bedroom was still very empty, as most of her personal items had already been moved to the Cullen House. An empty room, the last night she would have spent truly single, waking up to a strange emptiness. That night would be the first in a new home. She breathed, and continued to prepare for the rest of the day

[wise_maiden]

It was a wonderful promise--and breathtaking, as always. For now, the crowd awaited them, to take those steps together as husband and wife, down the same path that she came.

Even if the later festivities would part them, she would find a way back by his side eventually.

[lists_to_port]

"Dance?" Their first as husband and wife. Jack needed something physical, even if it was just a dance. That was the sort of man he was; he looked forward to holding onto her for a little while.

[wise_maiden]

"I would be honored, my dear husband." The perfect excuse for them not needing to part from one another for long.

[lists_to_port]

Gently, Sparrow took her hand and drew her close, moving with her as he had done that evening at the festival. His Raine; his wife. Now all his troubles seemed to vanish--any nervousness or uneasiness he'd had was gone.

[wise_maiden]

For the first little while she's quiet--all that matters is them moving together like this. As long as they're together, they can leave unsettling thoughts to rest. Her voice is for him alone, when she does speak. "It's been such a beautiful day."

[lists_to_port]

"Aye---the most beautiful of my life, darling." He twirled her before bringing her close again. "And with so many more to come. And a beautiful night ahead as well."

[wise_maiden]

She keeps her steps, matching his movements. It was as if the dance at the festival was just practice. "I want to remember every moment."

[lists_to_port]

"Ha! How could we forget? Even the most dire shift couldn't drive this day of ours out of my mind."

[wise_maiden]

"I know. I just like hearing you say it." She ducks her head the way she usually does when she feels them rise with color. "We're both truly here. It's... wonderful."

[lists_to_port]

"Darling--" Jack lifted her chin with his fingers, because he always enjoyed seeing that color, and he kissed her. "We're here and tonight we'll be at Cullen House and my only regret is that we didn't do this sixteen years ago."

[wise_maiden]

She flushed even more at that kiss--so deep, so passionate, with him. "No more regrets, Jack. It's the now that matters--even if it was a long road getting here." For a moment, her gaze slips back to the crowd. "Whenever you want to go home... I'll be ready."

[lists_to_port]

"Now. I want it now."

[wise_maiden]

A soft chuckle accompanies her words. "... it doesn't surprise me to hear that."

[lists_to_port]

Sparrow grinned down at her. "If it had surprised you, I would be worried I suppose, that I haven't treated you with enough affection."

[wise_maiden]

Twirling out again, just out of reach. "There's no need for you to worry. You've more than surpassed in that regard."