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César Salazar ([personal profile] pineapplesalmon) wrote in [community profile] come_sailaway2022-12-11 07:21 pm

10th Contraption: Mawwiage

Who: John Watson, Johnny Summer, and César Salazar with Rich Goranski, Fio, and Honoria Crabb AND YOU Oh god why are weddings like this
What: The throuple getting married by... the Captain?!
When: December 11th at 7pm
Where: John's
Warnings: I believe in us! But for now, nothing.


SEATING

John's has been transformed, the seating up front rearranged in rows towards the center dias with an aisle down the middle, the piano moved off to one side. The buffet for later can be seen off to the other. Decorations taken from Spirit Halloween appear here and there–flowers taken from cavalera flower crowns, sun and moon candlestick holders from the tarot collection, festively colored tablecloths draped down the walls like curtains or banners. A sign near the entrance says "seat yourself", although the front row on one side is reserved with a ribbon across the backs.

What can't be seen is who is officiating. Or the husbands, but at least that part makes sense. The dais is empty.


THE CEREMONY

As one of the few traditions in this wedding, music announces the start of the ceremony. Rich strolls in first, trying to look professional even if he’s clearly shaking a bit as he holds the small pillow with the rings laid on it. At least he’s dressed quite smartly, Johnny ensuring his red suit is wrinkle free and his cuff links are set in place. Fio, in a winged black dress and flowery headdress, follows after the ring bearer, adorning the path with paper petals as she moves along.

The first husband to be down the aisle is none other than Johnny, in a smart charcoal grey suit with a goldenrod pocketsquare, gold jewelry, and a wreath of orange blossoms on his head; and accompanied by Honoria Crabb in her perfectly tailored black tuxedo, worn with black gloves and a white bow tie. Watson and César take up the rear, arms linked together. César is wearing an equally fancy suitcoat with his tie held in place with a ruby and silver tie pin, and Watson is wearing an officer’s dress uniform, with the sword and without the helmet, and also his good cane. All three husbands-to-be are wearing green carnation boutonnières.


AFTER PARTY

It's time to eat, dance, and party!

The seating has been rearranged for sitting at tables around the "dance" floor. Food from Windjammer has been placed on some tables for a buffet. There’s a selection of fancy cheeses and crackers, sushi, premade sandwiches, and salad with dressings on the side. For dessert, to one side there’s a table with cupcakes, cookies, and chocolates arranged in a heart. On the bar are a couple bowls of punch (including one explicitly labeled as non-alcoholic) made by Johnny ahead of time, because he's been forbidden to bartend his own wedding, much to his deep chagrin.

There’s a space set just off the dancefloor for musicians who wish to perform, the usual John’s piano (bribed into behaving with a whole pan of beef brisket from the buffet) off to one side.
astrogator: (pic#15928587)

[personal profile] astrogator 2022-12-16 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[She looks utterly perplexed by this idea, but she can't help her curiosity.]

We have economists? We don't have perfectly spherical cows. [Ari chuckles, knowing she must be missing a lot of context.] Please explain? I have to know!
glassaxolotl: (Default)

[personal profile] glassaxolotl 2022-12-16 06:54 pm (UTC)(link)
“Yes,” he nods. “I am quite experienced with battle and am capable with unarmed combat. If it comes down to it, I can assist in subduing the commotion swiftly.”
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[personal profile] astrogator 2022-12-16 06:54 pm (UTC)(link)
That was a sound financial decision for you both, all the same. [Because that would have been her priority too, under those circumstances.]

I'd like to think she'd understand, if she ever saw a place like this. People surprise you, sometimes, and I know that Earther social norms are quite... restrictive.

I'm glad you're enjoying the evening. You deserve it.
crushed_pearls: (Default)

[personal profile] crushed_pearls 2022-12-16 06:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"Okay, okay, I'm not gonna be able to explain this completely correctly but!" Erin claps her hands and rubs them together, genuinely excited. "The Economic Man is a thought construct used for economic theory. He's a rational actor who values only profit, makes no art, practices no religion, and doesn't do things for others unless his own profit from the interaction would be greater - you know, no human that would ever really exist but he's useful for examining a proposed system in a vacuum."
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[personal profile] serialskiller 2022-12-16 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"Good. Thank you." It offers a small nod. "Perhaps after this, you'll let me see exactly how capable?"
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[personal profile] astrogator 2022-12-16 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
I see! But you couldn't base your conclusions about the system on the results of that modelling. It's a good start, but it's incomplete.

[Now you've got her started, Erin...] Humans are rational actors, but it's a mistake to assume that a rational actor would hold profit as their only value. Individuals hold different value-sets, and while I'd be very surprised if anyone's didn't include profit, it isn't always the core or active value in decision-making. Modelling values in aggregate would take a lot of computing power, but you could do it, if you had well-designed surveys.

Even if you want to isolate profits, it's iterative. So you could say that a company with the sole aim of maximising profit could justify some very unethical practices - but in my sector, at least, those would damage their reputation, and ultimately their profits, so it wouldn't be the rational decision.

But - [she grins again] - what's the cow for? We have a joke like that, but it's more - you have two cows on Siduri, you auction them for the value of twenty. You have two cows on Cardalek, genetic engineering makes them immortal and doubles milk production. You have two cows on Kishar, one is elected to the Meeting and... I guess it's funnier if you know these places.
crushed_pearls: (Default)

[personal profile] crushed_pearls 2022-12-16 07:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Erin laughs anyway. "We've got one like that too, and you definitely gotta know the places. The perfectly spherical cow is a joke about physics modeling that has to use similar thought constructs; assume a perfectly spherical cow on a frictionless plane..."

Ah, nerds. Erin really does love them.

"So anyway yeah, like, the Economic Man would get married just for benefits but many actual humans don't because they think it cheapens marriage, or they don't want other people thinking differently of the relationship, or they're like me and they can't legally get married the way they want to be. You do get it sometimes, but often it's more like...my time still isn't cool with gay folks, right, so you get married to be sure your partner can handle your funeral and not your shitbag family."
glassaxolotl: (What?)

[personal profile] glassaxolotl 2022-12-16 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Surprised, he widens his eyes, then nods.
“I would enjoy that. I have missed training. The time I was out of commission was frustrating.”
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[personal profile] firewalled 2022-12-16 07:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"Did you seriously come up here just to embarrass me? Come on. If you wanna be all sappy, just ask me to play it for you in person later or whatever." He rolls his eyes, but eventually he looks over curiously.

"...You seriously think it was good? I'm out of practice."
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[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2022-12-16 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, I'm not going to let a little romantic drama stop me from enjoying the party. I'm sure the grooms would be sad if we did."

Wise choice, Klaus.

"This night is about those three, not the Captain."
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[personal profile] serialskiller 2022-12-16 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, time to get you back up to speed, then." It actually smiles slightly. "I'll warn you, fighting me isn't going to be like fighting a standard human."
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[personal profile] busball 2022-12-16 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Klaus grins because the blush is enough to be a win. It’s at least not a bad sign and he doesn’t seem angry. Oh wait. “Pronoun check? Don’t want to get that wrong. I’m he/they.”

But right. The dancing. “You’re in luck, then. Cause my dad made us learn ballroom dance as kids.” And teens. There is a pause at the ‘part of my job description’. “Are you like a personal assistant or something?” They have done a lot of foxtrot tonight, so hm. “How do you feel about a tango?” What’s a little tango between friends? Cause they’re already friends now. Klaus moves fast.

“I can also be talked into a rumba or waltz if you prefer.” A beat. “There’s also swing dancing.”
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sometime after his dance...

[personal profile] myagic 2022-12-16 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[Look, she's making an effort to be on good behaviour--even if she thinks this whole event is a little embarrassing, she's not enough of a jerk to ruin their moment of happiness...unlike some people. Because, yeah, clearly that little dance was meant to ruin things, right?

Anyway, she's trying not to make a scene, but for a while afterwards, simply glowering ineffectually at the captain can only do so much, and he's not actually the one she's most angry at right now.

That honour goes to Skulduggery. Traitor.

So, at some point when they're both left to their own devices, Rita comes over to him. She even wore the formal dress she received for the sticker party, months and months ago now, but the cheery outfit feels completely at odds with the hurt and anger showing plain on her face.]


...So, what do you have to say for yourself?
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[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2022-12-16 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Even after her two very subtle strikes against him, he's determined to get himself killed. The only stated rule was to wear clothes, but somehow she thinks murder might sour everyone's moods more than the Captain and Skulduggery's fling. At least he is showing the proper fear upon realizing that he played with fire a little too boldly, as he is pulling away and bowing deeply.

"Of course, my King. I hope you recover quickly."
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[personal profile] glassaxolotl 2022-12-16 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
“That is alright,” Dedue matches his smile.
“My primary sparring partner has superhuman strength after all.” He gives a quick glance in the direction of Dimitri across the room.
Dedue has no Crest or special powers, but he is durable as hell by human standards.
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[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2022-12-16 08:22 pm (UTC)(link)
We all have doubts about ourselves, but we have to remember that sometimes those doubts are wrong. It's ok though. If it makes you uncomfortable, I'm certainly not going to tell you how to feel about it.

[She recalls how Ava got into her room the other day, so she supposes that the girl really doesn't need to worry about exits.]

And lovely can be useful, it gives you a beautiful goal to work towards.
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[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2022-12-16 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"I heard that when people come back, sometimes they are missing parts of themselves. So it's not just the original copies, or even missing abilities. Parts of us can still disappear."

And she's probably right. A truly neutral party doesn't exist.

"Well, I'm not sure the Captain will talk to me after I dumped a dead body outside his door, but I can make an attempt after the outing."
konpeito_aji: (Yes!)

[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2022-12-16 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah! You're the best. Maybe he knew you'd win, but it'll still make him nervous, because it's obviously something he's not great at, that's why there's no economics or history books, nonfiction.

Right, they would think we're out here making love or going back to room for overnights. [EYE GLEAM!] Yes. He's a mi-go, right? A mi-go. They probably both tentacles. Like this! [MIMES WITH HIS HANDS.]
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[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2022-12-16 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
There seems to be a very important thing that Valdis has somehow managed to forget despite it being right in front of her.

"How much can you actually through that blindfold?"

She's sure she's asked it before, but how that translated into watching TV shows she's not quite sure.
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[personal profile] lightconductor 2022-12-16 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
His expression flickers. "Ah, you might regret that sentiment, another day, but for now, we are all enjoying ourselves. Only good things, today."

Dancing is easy. Dancing openly with a man is a little trickier for him. Dancing openly with a man who is neither Johnny nor César is... awkward. It shouldn't be, he knows that, but it feels a little strange. "Between you and me, I haven't had much practice at following. It's something I'm trying to practice."

He puts his hand on Max's back, guiding him gently out onto the dance floor.
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1/2

[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2022-12-16 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Untouchable....

Nobunaga can't help the horrified expression, and his left hand goes to his upper right arm, where his 4 tattoo is under the armor.
konpeito_aji: (Don't bother)

2/2

[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2022-12-16 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
There's a kind of freedom in being untouchable. No one even wants to deal with someone so tainted, not even to kill, especially not with a powerful benefactor protecting them and yet, Nobunaga worked so damn hard to change that. Of course there had to be other timelines that had it, it was only natural, and yet...

He wonders if it's not a trap. Untouchable had freedom but absolutely nothing. No luxuries, no property, no rights, not even to life. Max seemed to have all the luxury, but no freedom or rights.

Nobunaga's face goes back to composed, but it's obvious he's still a little troubled. "Are you allowed weapons of your own?" The difference between slaves and truly freed man. It was why the first thing he did, even before giving Yasuke land and a castle, was give him a sword. Make him a weapons-bearer. Untouchables couldn't touch weapons, to do so would make them forfeit. And even swords were only for nobles until Nobunaga worked so hard to give Hideyoshi and others blades.
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[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2022-12-16 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
From what she understands or remembers, the people she kills simply cease without passing judgement.

"As far as I know. But, I don't have to kill in order to take the energy."

She continues moving smoothly when he stumbles, catching him and continuing as if nothing happened. She had expected those feelings to resurface, especially after his reaction to hearing about Siffleur.

"I keep my sanity when I transform, so there's no reason to worry. I'm not like a werewolf."

She does know that the Hound is not what caused the bloodlust, even if she's not sure what did.
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[personal profile] crushed_pearls 2022-12-16 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
A sideways smile: "Can't see the TV. I've only been blind for...six months? Nine with time aboard counted. Had my eyes torn out to slip a chain that could be used to compel me to attack people."
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[personal profile] pointofhonoria 2022-12-16 09:53 pm (UTC)(link)

Crabb bites back a laugh and a groan at once, but it's amusement tugging at her lips when she scrubs a hand over her face, before loosely folding her arms. "Thanks, kid. It is, actually. Apparently, I was tormenting her the whole ceremony just by existing in eyesight."

She actually sounds just a little bit... smug, about that? Pleased with herself, at least. She always enjoys it when it's her turn to knock Erin on her ass a bit.