wedding ♔ baby we've come a long way

[bittersweeter]

♪ you are the best thing -- ray lamontagne

WHO || Lila & Sylar and invited guests
WHAT || Wedding & Reception
WHERE || Baglioni Hotel London, the Ballroom
WHEN || September 18, 2015; 4PM onwards [backdated]
HOW || Actionspam

The ballroom of the hotel is a study in elegance, which isn't surprising considering who the bride is, but perhaps more surprising are the personal touches and sheer sentimentality of the room. Circular tables are scattered on the edge of the dance floor, covered with ivory tablecloths, and while there isn't a seating chart, everyone invited can find a place card with their name scrawled on it so they can claim their spot at a table. Along with the simple centerpieces and floral arrangements, each table holds a different photo of Lila and Sylar, often times selfies, and a location that has some sentimental meaning. London, Nando's, New York, Chicago, Tahiti, Andres, etc. (The tiny table for two by the dessert table is labeled Oregon.)

Once they're presented to the guests, Lila and Sylar have their first dance, to get it out of the way and so no one can ruin it. After a dinner of steak, crab stuffed sole, creamed potatoes, and late summer vegetables, the DJ starts playing dance music and probably won't stop all night if we're being honest. Castle party music this is not. There is a brief pause to cut the cake and so Lila can inhale about twelve petit fours by herself, but it's party, party, party all night long. And, oh yeah, it's an open bar.

Comments

[olreliable]

Maybe. I just keep hearing about people who have been here for...way longer so I guess it doesn't feel like that big of a deal.

[Plus she's only had one other mission since Andres. She doesn't feel all that experienced.]

[generaldavideus]

[He nods.]

That's true. But I guess it all depends on what feels like a long time to you.

[olreliable]

So... What sect are you in? [She can sort of guess but she doesn't want to assume]

[generaldavideus]

The Hide.

[The look that comes with it is amused, because he is pretty obvious.]

If my sheer size doesn't give me away.

[olreliable]

I didn't want to assume. [She says with a sheepish smile.]

You could have been like....part wizard, part body builder for all I knew.

[generaldavideus]

I appreciate not assuming. But magic isn't really my thing.

[In fact, he has a pretty strong aversion to it as a general rule but he's slowly but surely getting more accepting of it.]

[olreliable]

No? I mean it's not for everyone, but just because you don't know much about it doesn't mean you can't learn! I only really started to learn once I got here.

[generaldavideus]

Oh, I ...

[he pauses for a moment before giving a small shrug.]

We have a very complicated relationship. I haven't always had the best experiences with it.

[olreliable]

Oh... sorry? [as if she's here to be the spokesperson for all of magic.]

What kind of not the best? If you don't mind me asking.

[generaldavideus]

[Small but deep breath. Here we go.]

My ex-girlfriend used her magic to manipulate my decisions and made sure I would always come for her no matter the risk to myself or others. I thought I was doing it because I cared for her, but she was pulling the strings the entire time.

[olreliable]

Oh.

[Well...that's pretty bad.]

I guess anyone would be kind of...nervous about it after that.

[generaldavideus]

[He nods slowly.]

I'm getting used to it though. The idea that it can be used for better things. It just makes me a little ... jumpy sometimes.

[olreliable]

Well, apologies in advance if I... accidentally spook you.

[generaldavideus]

[He smiles softly at that before nodding.]

Apology accepted. I'm sure you'll be fine.

[olreliable]

[She returns his smile with a grin.]

Well, if I'm ever not just...say so! I don't want to make you or anyone else uncomfortable.

[generaldavideus]

[He shakes his head.]

I'm sure you'll be fine. I doubt you'll have many reasons to try and enchant me.

[olreliable]

And if I ever do, I'll try to ask permission first.

[generaldavideus]

I appreciate that. But I think just asking me to do whatever you need me to do might save you the trouble.

[Because he does do most things asked of him.]

[olreliable]

Well, I don't mean to... make you do something. But there are spells that can make you... stronger, faster. Stuff like that. And if cast on someone like you then you could be even scarier.

Not that you're scary. To me. But to baddies, probably.

[generaldavideus]

Oh. That I don't mind.

[Lila cast haste on them in Atlantis and it probably saved their lives.]

I meant more when someone tries to control my mind.

[olreliable]

Oh! No, I would never... [She shakes her head like god no]

[generaldavideus]

[David nods in agreement because most won't. His ex-girlfriend was just a psychopath.]

Then we should be fine.

[olreliable]

[Willow nods and smiles.]

Good! Well-- I should... go find my date. [The way she grins probably gives away how new and exciting it is to be able to say that.]

[generaldavideus]

[He smiles at that in return before nodding.]

Then I won't keep you. Enjoy the party.

[And with that, she'll wander off. /scene]