Dearly Beloved...

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The City didn't have weather as most people knew it, but it was nonetheless a beautiful day - warm weather with a nice breeze, Stacy's sun-equivalent shining in the sky... almost as if it was reflecting the emotions of at least one of the ship's crew. In the middle of the Park, someone had set up a little white lattice archway amongst the hedgerows

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ARRIVAL / MINGLING

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(ooc: Meet everyone! Sit down, be seated, mingle - there are some snacks and drinks, if you're hungry or thirsty. This is a joyous occasion, you know! Feel free to tease Fate; she's not the one in the big fancy dress.)

Re: ARRIVAL / MINGLING

[kaya_waterwave]

Kaya had come to the wedding wearing a simple bridesmaid dress, for once not in blue. She had missed the marrying planet for obvious reasons, and as far as she knew this would be the first marriage on Stacy. She couldn't have thought of two more perfect people together either: she had remembered them fighting, and how quickly they had gotten together afterward. They were the sweetest people she knew, and one of the most stable relationships, until recently, she had seen on the ship.

So today, she was happy to share in their special day. Being here gave her faith there would be more weddings soon, and hopefully show people could stay together, fighting and loving and supporting each other in the most dire times.

And for now, she would ease herself into mingling, eating a few snacks. She hoped she could find a few people she knew.

She hoped the dress wasn't too much!

Re: ARRIVAL / MINGLING

[hisfathersstaff]

"Hey oneesama," said Negi, coming up behind her -- in full adult mode too. Dressed in a dashing suit, he was smiling at her. "What a day, and it's just beginning! I can't wait for this to go through."

Re: ARRIVAL / MINGLING

[kaya_waterwave]

Kaya laughed. "Do you really want to show up like that if Sasami is here with you? It'll look pretty criminal."

She ruffled her hair, grinning from ear to ear. "You look amazing, just so you know. Poor Sasami is going to have her hands full with you when you get older."

Kaya nodded. "I'm so proud I'm here for this!"

WEDDING BELLS

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(ooc: The ceremony! Fate and Nanoha tie the knot, Leon officiating. The wedding party can jump in, too, as needed - Vivio, Caro, the Reinforces, and Signum.)

[thunder_ace]

Fate was, unsurprisingly, nervous as hell. Sure, it wouldn't really change much; they've been living together for over a year, have been raising a child for just as long... but this was on a completely different level. It wasn't just making it official, she was promising, in front of all her friends and whichever crew members decided to show up, that she was going to spend the rest of her life with this woman, that she'd protect her and take care of her, and only death will be able to separate them.

So yes. It was one thing making those promises to herself, but it was another to say it out loud in front of a crowd of people. Her nerves are totally justified.

[brustriese]

Okay. Standing in front of some people for a ceremony. This wasn't so bad, especially since she herself didn't have to do anything but carry a ring and stand next to Testarossa. And, hypothetically, catch her if she tried to run, but her old friend seems to be frozen to the spot fairly solidly.

Risking the chance of a sudden bolt at the contact, Signum puts her hand on Fate's shoulder comfortingly.

[governmentninja]

Leon was a little nervous, if only because he had never actually officiated a wedding before, even if he's been part of several of them. But more than that he was excited, and quite happy for Nanoha and Fate.

Seeing how nervous Fate was, he couldn't help but chuckle a bit in amusement. "At ease, Lieutenant," he lightly chided, but quickly gave her a reassuring smile.

"Just take a breath and relax." The ceremony was probably going to be the easiest part of the marriage. "It'll be fine." And it was about to begin.

POST-CEREMONY

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.../sneaks back in

[herblessedwind]

"You two..." Reinforce began slowly, as was typical of her, but there was an element of hesitancy in the greeting too; she had, after all, been mostly avoiding the pair for some time now. "I... just wanted to let you two know how happy I am for you. For Hayate's part as well. That you were able to..."

Well, there were a lot of ways to describe it, but in the end they knew best what they now felt. There wasn't much point to her trying to put it into words, was there?

"...have this day."

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"Reinforce!" Nanoha's eyes were still shining as always, but she favored the construct with a warm, beaming smile. "Thank you so much. It really means a lot to us."

"...and when Hayate-chan wakes up again, do you think she'll tease us for it?"

[herblessedwind]

Rein smiled sadly; her master would surely be upset that she'd missed the occasion.

"I think she'll be too busy pouting and demanding photographs."

RECEPTION / MINGLING

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(ooc: It's not a wedding without good food, drinks, and dancing. Go wild! Party! Start subthreads and mingle as necessary!)

Looking for Anwei

[needs_release]

Sam had an idea, but he had to think a little bit before he executed it. Would it be proper for someone in his position to ask a dance from someone else in his section? Under typical circumstances, yes. But this whole experience was far from typical. He supposed he could be forgiven a dance or two with people he works with. And besides, Angelina would want him to enjoy himself a bit.

So he strode up to Anwei, only slightly nervous. When the music slowed a bit, he opted for the old-fashioned approach; bowed slightly, hand out. "May I have this dance?"

Re: Looking for Anwei

[8wings]

Anwei was watching the happy couple and their admirers, and thinking - not about, but more around - a only somewhat similar ceremony she had been a part of, long ago. (The 'around' was thanks to many long hours of therapy.) Silently, she whispered a wish for both of them: Live. Be happy. Try to be kind.

She started a little at Sam's approached, but smiled and held out her hand. "Of course! But I haven't danced in gravity for some time. You may have to put up with me stepping on your feet." The yukata restricted her movements enough that she shouldn't make too much of a spectacle of herself.

Re: Looking for Anwei

[needs_release]

"Well, I don't think you'd be able to hurt me much," he smiled as he led her to the dance floor. "I...I just hope this won't make you uncomfortable, since I'm your boss and all." The statement was made genuinely, and with good heart.

[for_magic]

Aibghalien came up with a smile on his face -- sincerely happy for the pair, but also just a bit mischievous.

"It isn't quite tradition to pass off gifts now, but this is one I suspect you'll want to have ready access for." He turned his palm upward, letting the globe of golden light drift about an inch up for one of them to take.

"That locking spell, as promised."

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Nanoha's gaze went from Aibghalien, to Fate, and back again - and her expression was thoroughly sheepish. "Um. Wow, you, ah... so you actually came up with it! I'm really impressed."

[for_magic]

"Oh, it wasn't that hard except for binding the spell into a triggerable nature without making it contingent. But the day something that gives me trouble is the day I retire. Just make good use of it," he said, more seriously. "You both need and deserve this time, and all the happiness in the world that it has to give. Ship."