wedding ♔ so let in the morning light and let the darkness fade away

[luthir]

♬ from this moment on- shania twain ft. bryan white

WHO || Vi, Luthir, Wynn, Jack, Myri, Finnick, Francesca, Val'drin, Spike, Dumage, Felicity, Gus, Astrid, Fred Jr., Kat, Gar, Buffy, Rafael, Elena, Alaric, Rose, Dimitri, Aedan, Dovan, Lan, Zero, Koraith, Mark, Dawn, Archer, Des, Zarad, Alex, Faith, Faye, Sean, Anastacia [closed]
WHAT || Vi and Luthir's wedding
WHERE || Chelsea Physic Garden, London
WHEN || June 6th, evening
HOW || Actionspam

Now officially Knighted, Vi exchanges her ceremonial armor for a wedding gown, and the guests head into London to gather at the Chelsea Physic Garden.  The evening is warm and clear, and the flowers in full bloom, chairs set up on the main lawn with name tags on them for people to find their seat.  Gentle Elvish music plays everyone in, and at the front of stands an arbor covered in wisteria.  It's a remarkably peaceful setting, enough to dispel further some of the grimness of the past few days and create an atmosphere of smiles and warmth.    It seems to reinforce what Luthir has been telling Vi all along: that maybe now more than ever, this is the sort of thing they need, in order to remember what they're all fighting for.

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[littledhampir]

[About all Rose knows is that he's 'Italian Guy with the blonde' (PC 8) but she might click once the name exchange happens thanks to regular updates from Elena during his trial.]

Oh, hey... [She's 90% sure signorina wasn't an insult so that was good.] Rose Hathaway. I'm friends with the... both sides, kinda.

[romanticidal]

As am I, though I feel I know the bride much better. The groom does not seem to say much.

[littledhampir]

Yeah that's just Luthir. It works though because Vi's the opposite so I think they balance each other out.

[romanticidal]

I suppose there may be something to that.  The opposites attract, they say.  But the things they both treasure most, that they would fight for, these things are the same.  This, I think, is the most important of things.

[littledhampir]

[Perhaps unintentional but in that moment, he could have been speaking of Rose and Dimitri, her gaze moving to the Russian as she listened.]

I think that's a huge part of it. [She even manages a smile.] Having somebody who gets it. [She pauses then adds, a slight smirk on her lips.] Having somebody who is used to the fact that you're never around doesn't hurt either.

[romanticidal]

[ his eyes seem to subconsciously skate across the crowd, as if he's looking for someone. ] ... Si. But such a thing is never simple.

[littledhampir]

[A small frown touches Rose's lips as she considers his words, finally giving her head an infinitesimal shake.]

I think things are only as complicated as you let them be. Nothing is ever simple but if you love somebody then you make it work.

[They were rare moments but sometimes Rose had them. (Wisdom 19)]

[romanticidal]

You sound as though you speak from experience.

[littledhampir]

[Confusion touches her expression, mostly because she does, she just doesn't remember it but it applied to her current situation as well.]

See that guy over there. [Motioning towards Dimitri. A Spot Check of about 3 would probably mean he could see him because the six foot seven didn't exactly blend well.] We pretty much never see each other because when he's here, I'm not or vice versa but the times we do get to be together? We make it count. You can focus on all the reasons why it shouldn't or can't work or just enjoy the reasons why it does. If I had to choose, I choose the option B.

[Seriously Raf. How do you do this?! Rose doesn't wax poetic to just anyone.]

[romanticidal]

[ wow he crit failed his spot check so he somehow thinks you're pointing at spike (yes, i randomly rolled that). his expression turns to surprise because SPIKE HAS A GIRLFRIEND???? ] You and he--

Si, I can imagine... it has been hard. [ since he's been off on this mission for two years?? raf is still in a state of bewilderment over this whole thing. ] How long have you--

[littledhampir]

[There just aren't enough words for how hysterically amazing this is.]

Uh huh. [So oblivious to the misunderstandings.] A little over a year? I'm not going to say it's easy or anything. Most of the time it sucks but like I said. If it's right, you make it work.

[Can we also talk about all the hilarious similarities between Spike and Dimitri? Duster? Check. Used to be evil and now isn't because of restorationy things? Also check. Spent the evil era being in love with a woman who kills Vampires... Just saying.]

[romanticidal]

Would it be rude to ask how you two---?

[littledhampir]

Got together?! [Maybe don't tell the exact story Rose...] We beat each other up. It sounds worse than it was I promise.

[romanticidal]

Actually, from what I know of him... it seems to fit.

[littledhampir]

[Rose's eyebrows scoot up her forehead because... Dimitri was always the master of control. No really it was annoying as hell.]

Now I'm starting to wonder what he gets up to when I'm not around. [Chuckling.]

[romanticidal]

I imagine that is not for me to say.

[littledhampir]

Yeah that's... so not comforting. [Laughing again though now a little uneasily.]

So, how did you guys meet anyway? [/wonders how long this can go on for.]

[romanticidal]

He was one of a number of Knights whose investigation... collided with my own life.

[littledhampir]

Really?! [Confused face.] I never actually caught your name.

[Pillow talk when you're Guardians Knights is basically - so today I almost got killed by an X but it's cool cause I 'insert something badass' the Y so she figures she's heard about him.]

[romanticidal]

Rafael Giovanni.

[littledhampir]

[That name she knows. TY Elena.] As in - [No Rose. Do not call him 'the guy who was on trial for shooting his GF or whatever on National Television. (Will Save 20 total.)] Elena, has mentioned you. She's my best friend? She kinda keeps me in the loop.

[Half a save at least, though her brow furrows.]

Wait - and that's how you know my boyfriend?

[Cause he sure as hell never mentioned that whole mess to her.]

[romanticidal]

The Knights helped me much in ... the events of last year. And the trial that followed.

[littledhampir]

[Yeah that tight smile that Rose is sporting? Somebody is going to get bitched at later.]

Sounds like... [ Awkward. Turtle. ] Elena... was worried for you. We talked during the whole... Trial... thing.

[romanticidal]

I was very fortunate, to have the support from them all that I did. I am still amazed at how much they put aside for me.

[littledhampir]

Why? [She shook her head, then explained.] I just mean - why does it surprise you that they'd support you? I heard about what happened... I'd have been more surprised had they left you to be honest.