The Day. The Drama. The...love, we hope.

[morphitudinous]

Who: Ronnae, Billy, and various wedding guests!
Where: In Light's Hope Chapel, with party to follow at the Drunken Dragon Tavern.
What: Two are getting married. Will someone faint from shock? Will anything break? Will it be a happy night? Stay tuned!

After preparation, anticipation, and vivid memories of nights they won't soon forget, Ronnae and Billy are finally ready for a little ceremony.'Little' was what they had in mind, but there was a chance it could end up being a relative term.

The location was the Light's Hope Chapel in the City, a tiny little place with enough memorial statues and open space to give a majestic, hopeful atmosphere. There were no singing birds or bright skies, just a little shelter from the world in which to have a dedication as lifemates. That would be more than enough for them.

What were the right words to say? The ins and outs of dancing? The foods on the table? Theyd' find out soon enough, creating a day to remember. Whether that remembrance was fairy-tale sweet or a simple overcoming of the odds would remain to be seen.

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[purplephilic]

The elf's eyebrows raised in surprise and he cocked his head to the side in curiosity. "What about me? My friend, yes, but I did not think this changed much of anything." He paused. "Though it is a good thing neither of you tripped. I can only imagine it would end with one, or both, running out in embarrassment."

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"..we've been all over each other so much that I suppose it doesn't," Billy was forced to admit, looking rather embarrassed. Nokosi knew far too much about that.

He gestured for his friend to sit down, offering the drinks. "I couldn't. People were counting on me---if not for myself and Ronnae, for the opportunity to have a party afterward. No wedding, no party. Actually, I think that was the main motivation."

[purplephilic]

Of course he knew way too much--best friend privileges.

Nokosi plopped down in a chair and eyed the drink warily before accepting it. "That is an odd reason to have a party...why not just throw a party, then? One does not need a reason to celebrate, I think; living would be reason enough."

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"Do you really think I'd give you something dangerous?" Billy had to ask innocently. "After the night I had at the bachelor party, I'm not inflicting that on anyone else."

He shook his head, gazing out at the little crowd. "People like to feel that what they're doing means something, I think."

[purplephilic]

"Not particularly, no, but I thought it would be best to make sure. I am not known for my ability to consume alcohol. You both have done so well in avoiding embarrassing yourselves today, so I would hate to be the one to change that," Nokosi replied with a toothy grin. Especially when 'embarrassing and shameful' happenings came to him so easily.

Billy's explanation received a strange look in reply--one that spoke of bland surprise and disbelief. "Honestly?" He looked back out to the scattered people partaking in the drinks, food and dance and consciously marked that most of them were Human.

"Hm. I do not think I can clearly understand that line of thought, as there is a lot of meaning to find in our day-to-day lives, If one bothers looking for it. I suppose this would be reason enough, though I will not pretend to understand this certain ritual."

[morphitudinous]

"Thanks. I appreciate it," Billy smiled, though he couldn't help but wonder if this was a lead-in to a trap. Maybe later--after the honeymoon, when their guard was down.

In any case, he looked at Nokosi thoughtfully. "You know? You're right. Things don't have to be mundane, and we've had days that will mean more than this. Days when we laugh without embarrassing ourselves, for example."

His favorite! "I suppose it's really a selfish instinct. I wanted a day to claim for us, even if no one can really do that. To make a mark in my memories."

[purplephilic]

"Everyone tends to be selfish from time to time," he said, taking a sip of his drink. "That is expected. There is nothing wrong with that. I did not mean to imply that this day does not hold as much meaning as any other day, though. I only meant I did not fully understand it due to cultural differences. I have been to weddings previously, but the Kal'dorei themselves do not wed one another, and so, a celebration for such a thing with all its customs and traditions is something relatively new to me."

[morphitudinous]

"Right. Thanks---I really shouldn't jump on you about miscommunications so much," he laughed awkwardly. "We've done enough of that."

Every time they ever interacted, it seemed. But in an odd sort of way he'd miss it if it stopped. "If that's the case, maybe I should start showing you some more traditions. Do you think Ronnie would be upset if I surprised her?"

He smiled, turning his mug in his hand as he thought. There were some fun ones he hadn't tried!

[purplephilic]

He shrugged a shoulder and smiled. "I am very used to it back home as there are so many different races and cultures. Miscommunication, I think, has become something that I am well known for, by now."

It really was the story of his life, but it was also the thing that fueled his curiosity, as being told that something was different often meant that there was knowledge to glean.

"I think I would enjoy learning more of...Earth? Human traditions and comparing them to my own." His second question received a furrowed brow of obvious confusion, as he couldn't quite figure out how it tied to the first statement.

"No? She will probably get bashful due to a surprise, but that is the reaction we expect from her in many situations."

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"You're more than that," Billy promised. "It's about communication too. I've learned a lot from you."

This time, he hoped he could teach Nokosi something interesting. He smiled at the answers he received, ready to show just how they were related.

"Then come watch. There's an Earth wedding tradition that I think you'll find interesting."

He beckoned for his friend to follow, where he joined Ronnae and a scattered few guests near the cake. It looked like they were getting hungry---a perfect time to cut it! If he waited any longer, he'd lose the chance. Stepping forward, he picked up the little knife and offered it to his mate.

"Er---hey, Ronnie," he blushed. "I can't believe I almost forgot this! We're supposed to cut the cake together, did I tell you?"

He conveniently forgot to mention the other part.

[shiest_sunbeam]

Ronnae turned to look at Billy and blinked a few times before looking at the cake and smiling back at him. "No, don't think you did. But it sounds like a fun thing to do!" she said with a little bit of excitement.

She got close to the table and looked back at him, "So, what do we have to do love?" she asked curiously.

[morphitudinous]

"Take the knife," Billy said first, still keeping a firm grip on it. "We have to cut it together. Hang on, everyone, you'll have your cake in a minute."

He smiled happily at Ronnae, moving their hands toward making two neat slices to start. Oh, what fun he would have! The cake looked delicious. He was sure she would love it...if not the method.

[shiest_sunbeam]

Ronnie followed suit and nodded at him. She was all smiles at the moment even if she was still being a bit timid.

"Like this?" she asked as they cut the cake together slowly, Ronnae wanting to make sure everything went good and in order.

[purplephilic]

Nokosi curiously looked between the two, as they began slicing the cake, wondering if this was the tradition spoken of. It seemed simple enough, and he supposed he could see the symbolism behind taking part in doing something together, but why a cake out of everything?

There was always a towering, perfect cake at the few weddings he'd attended. He'd have to ask about it later.

[morphitudinous]

Ah, but this was different. Billy winked at Nokosi. They weren't done yet!

Once they had two slices, Billy picked up a small one. It was fairly neat---simple white frosting, marble cake. Grinning, he lifted it close to Ronnae's mouth expectantly.

"To a happy future shared." Hopefully she'd get the idea without too much explaining.

[shiest_sunbeam]

Ronnae blinked a few times before realizing he was trying to feed it to her? Maybe? Regardless of whether it was true or not, her face went immediately red and she looked down a bit embarrassed but smiled.

"Oh, ah, y-yeah." she said sheepishly as she opened her mouth to take a small bite of the cake. So many people around! Ah!

[morphitudinous]

Perfect. Billy smiled encouragingly at her, aware that she wasn't much of an eater in public. They could have more in private---but this was just a little ritual, and he was content to brush his thumb over her lips when she was done. There wasn't really much of a mess, though. He just wanted that little flake of icing.

"How is it? Good?"

[shiest_sunbeam]

Ronnae nodded, still blushing as she tried to keep her focus on Billy to ease her shyness. "Mhm, tasty!" she said with a little cheer.

[morphitudinous]

"I hoped so," Billy grinned, looking down at the delicious spread of cake before them. "Do I get to try some?" he hinted hopefully, though there was a tinge of embarrassment there too.

Please, Ronnie, please don't guess about the tradition of smashing cake more violently, he thought. He didn't need icing up his nose.

[purplephilic]

So feeding people was the tradition? He got it. Don't worry Billy, he's all over this one.

Taking his friend's hint, Nokosi turned, sliced a piece of cake, and held it up to Billy's mouth, an expectant look on his face.

"I think what most Humans say at this point is 'aaah', or 'open wide for the tram!' But to be fair, I have only heard the latter spoken to children."

[shiest_sunbeam]

Ronnae blinked a few times between the two as a smile quickly formed on her face and then she was covering her mouth to stifle a small fit of giggles. This was too cute! And sweet! And perfect!

Oh how she wished she had a camera, but she will definitely draw this later in her sketchbook when she has a chance to do so!

[morphitudinous]

Oh, Billy just had to say it, didn't he. He looked bewildered, even flustered. This was new! And the original plan had no chance of succeeding , as Ronnae was now consumed by a giggle fit.

He opened and closed his mouth a few times before settling. "...well, I am hungry and Ronnie's indisposed."

Just this once, Nokosi. Just for you. He opened his mouth obediently.

[purplephilic]

His lengthy eyebrows furrowed at the shorter man's confusion, but he smiled to see him flustered about the situation at hand. Maybe he'd gotten it wrong? Oh, but here Billy was opening his mouth for the cake, so he couldn't have been too far off.

Nokosi pushed the cake forward, making sure his long fingers were out of reach anywhere where Billy might have been able to bite.

"Yum! I bet Ronnae is right about how good it tastes."

[shiest_sunbeam]

Ronnae looked amused at the scene, the way those two have grown closer over the time here had been really amazing. Especially since they didn't really see eye to eye at first. They've formed a close friendship and have gone through a lot since then.

Something about the scene also made her cheeks turn red and her mind went places she wouldn't be talking about anytime soon. All that came out of her lips was a small whisper she didn't even know she spoke, "So c-cute"

[morphitudinous]

Oh dear. Billy chewed on his little piece of cake as he thought, imagining the many ways this would be used to embarrass him later. Ronnie was already giggling!

He finally swallowed and nodded, trying not to blush too much. "Yeah, it is. You should try some!"

Well, if they were going to get some amusement out of this miscommunication, maybe they should pass it around. He winked, looking between his two friends. Come on...