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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.
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[personal profile] light_mischief 2022-12-21 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
Skulduggery tilts his head left and right. "I hope not, otherwise he might drag me down with him."

He refuses to be civilized! He'll leave that to the Englishman.

"Well, I've taken up enough of your time tonight. Mmm. Thank you for tolerating the dramatics. I can't say it won't happen again, but at least next time won't be at your wedding."
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[personal profile] decohere 2022-12-21 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, you have a child? [a glance around]
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[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2022-12-21 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
[Everyone is a child compared to her.]

No, my date. He's new and a little...out of place.
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[personal profile] thefreak 2022-12-21 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
[ Eddie didn't exactly miss all the commotion with the Captain, but he's still pretty new here, and doesn't really have the same level of bitterness towards the Captain that many of the passengers seem to have. That's bound to change, but mostly Eddie's trying to let this be the one event that doesn't get completely soured by the weird entity that's apparently keeping them all captive.

Thankfully Steve is doing a very good job at helping him forget all about that whole strangeness, and he has no problem crowding in on Steve's personal space like this. He pulls him in a little closer, moving his face in close so that his forehead is almost resting against Steve's, but far enough away so they can still talk comfortably.
]

Oh really? [ At the mention of his cabinmate, he can't help but scan the dance floor, see if he's anywhere to be seen. ] I have a feeling he's gonna want to hang around Nobunaga anyway, I'm sure he wouldn't mind being scarce for the night. [ And lord knows Klaus kinda owes him for the times they've used Klaus's room, which Eddie definitely hadn't minded. ]
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[personal profile] not_the_last 2022-12-21 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
Is helping people reconcile themselves to this experience what she really wants to be doing? Oh, that's going to be one to think about later.

In the meantime, she bends her head in a gracious nod. "You're quite welcome. And since we're here, and this is after all a celebration ... would you care to dance?"
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[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2022-12-21 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
"We can hope!" Valdis takes a short sip, then inclines her head and heads off to the next guest she wishes to speak to.
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[personal profile] decohere 2022-12-21 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
Oh. Hah, sorry I'm keeping you from romance. [still looks slightly confused by the phrasing, but doesn't think much more of it.]

Which one? Is he cute?
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and fade~

[personal profile] maximumcake 2022-12-21 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
"I would love to." He offers her his hand to lead her to the dance floor.
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[personal profile] winepouring 2022-12-21 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
That is, indeed, a very normal meeting which Shi Qingxuan doesn't think twice about accepting. She nods, then turns to Siffleur to offer a short, cupped-hand bow to him. Whether he used that greeting or another one is something Shi Qingxuan is choosing not to dwell on at this particular moment.

"Siffleur, it's an honor to meet you. My name is Shi Qingxuan, the Wind Master Qingxuan."

She raises, still carefree and easygoing as before. (And casually confirming her identity while she's at it.)

"The two of us met back when the the boat was restricting our movements and wouldn't let us go anywhere but Miss Friday's location," she explains, voice almost conspiratorial as she looks between the two. "But I say, your look today is very nice. The looser-fitting clothing is much more comfortable than the other pieces offered here."

Never mind the fact her dress fits her perfectly snugly. She still sounds convinced of what she says.
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[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2022-12-21 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
His name is Max, he's the tall one over there.

[She gestures to where he's standing and talking with someone]

And there is zero romance involved. We are just friends.
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[personal profile] decrypter 2022-12-21 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
"I'd like that too. Whenever you like, provided I'm not sleeping at the time."

It's a flimsy joke, but the sentiment is true - people to talk to were always, always welcome.

"And despite the protector deal, don't be shy about talking to SecUnit too. It has a lot to say, and a willingness to listen. It's a good friend to have."
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[personal profile] decrypter 2022-12-21 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
"I've popped my head in a few times, though it's a bit awkward going in alone. The place is quite loud, after all."

Not to mention she feels a bit strange in club settings since she's keeping a promise to not drink. At the least, they always have water.

"But that hardly matters when they start playing music - I find myself at a loss for words to explain things I never would have considered hearing. How it's all done..."

The first time you hear a synthesizer, you don't forget it.

"I suppose you could say with how much is new to me, I'm curious about it all."
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[personal profile] astrogator 2022-12-21 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
Afraid so. I'm one of those damn careerists. [It's light, gently self-mocking. At this point she's a very junior officer.]

You know when you start out that probability is going to go against you someday. I always thought it'd be that - whether it was in the very next battle, or thirty years from now when I'm an established captain with a ship and a company of my own. Never planned any further than that.

[Part of this is a realistic approach to the hazards of her work, yes, but there's also a young person's inability to imagine herself old.]

But I wouldn't be there if I didn't think it was worth it.
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[personal profile] inhairently 2022-12-21 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ Steve glances out at the dance floor too. He doesn't immediately spot Klaus, but it does seem like nearly everyone is here so he must be around somewhere. They have time, anyway.

He turns his gaze back to Eddie. ]


If he does we'll figure something out.

[ Like waiting, he guesses, though that's really not his preferred solution. He shrugs, his mouth tugging down as if he's really weighting their options. ]

I mean, there's always the theater.

[ He's joking. Mostly. ]
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[personal profile] crushed_pearls 2022-12-21 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
Erin's lips taste, inexplicably, of strawberries; she returns the kiss, gentle, affectionate, making a small sound of pleasure from low in her throat. She doesn't seem to know what to do with her hands for a moment, but one settles on Ylva's waist, and the other cups the wolf's cheek.

It takes Erin a bit to remember other people need to breathe more often than she does.

A giddy whisper: "Boldness becomes you, Ylva."
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[personal profile] sabigoe 2022-12-21 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
Huh? [ A beat. ] I would love to dance with you.

[ Her brightness seems to be coming back little by little.

Despite the shocking reveal of his relationship with the Captain, her own love and care for Skulduggery hasn't changed any. Not too many people seem to know about her new powers. Anyone that thinks of attacking him in front of her might be in for some trouble from a little girl and a pair of magical weapons that are far larger than she is... ]


You're gonna have to guide me.

[ Ava danced with her earlier, but she hasn't had enough practice to have confidence in dancing with a partner. And she's very tiny next to him. She might have to stand on his feet...]
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[personal profile] decohere 2022-12-21 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
[Max and tall don't go together in her mind, but by the description of new she knows Valdis isn't speaking of Maximilien. it takes her a moment to identify who she's gesturing toward.]

Oops, guess I'm 0 for 2. [stop while you're behind before digging into a deeper hole!] Enjoy the rest of the wedding... [she's looking for a way out soon.]
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[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2022-12-21 05:15 am (UTC)(link)
0 for 2?

[Ava seems like she's ready to be done with the conversation, so Valdis won't press.]

Never mind. Have a good evening, Ava.
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[personal profile] decohere 2022-12-21 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
[in her guesses. not a kid. not romantic. but she doesn't clarify, just lifts her fingers in the slightest wave goodbye.]
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[personal profile] saltwaterlungs 2022-12-21 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
"Come on- you can fight those grim thingies, I'm sure you can ask a girl to dance," Darcy hypocrites hypocritically.

"And no problem-" double finger-guns at her, "I kind of had to go through mine on my own, it sucks ass and I don't want anyone else to have to go through it solo, ehn? I'm here for you, dude."
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[personal profile] bubblegumheart 2022-12-21 05:50 am (UTC)(link)
[When he'd invited her to go see him play, this isn't really how she'd seen it going down. Chrissy had never been to the Hideout, but she knew of it, like a lot of kids at school. She can't imagine many weddings happening there.

Honestly, she was hoping this wedding would be enough to distract her from how much she misses her brother and her friends. And it was, so she can't complain. Actually getting to see Eddie play again is just a fun bonus.]


That's true, but it's still a step up from Hawkins Middle School's auditorium.

[Maybe he won't appreciate the reminder, but Chrissy's been thinking a lot about things like that, as of late.]

Are you taking requests?
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[personal profile] sabigoe 2022-12-21 06:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ She may have seen it done a couple times while observing others in previous parties where there was a dance floor. Following Ava's instruction, she does a spin outward, then back in.

Her smile returns as she laughs softly. At least it seems her mood's brightening up a bit, as she focuses on this dance... ]


Hee hee. That was fun...
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[personal profile] actuallyawolf 2022-12-21 06:14 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm terrified," she whispers back, "but I'm not a coward." She lets their foreheads rest together again, her grin just this side of too toothy.
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[personal profile] crushed_pearls 2022-12-21 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
"That you sure aren't." Erin steals another quick kiss, still grinning and giddy and bright. "I can say you've got nothing to be scared of with me but I know that doesn't help, but if you've ever got questions, I've got answers. Answers and teeth that're sharper than they look."

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sounds good

[personal profile] pinballer 2022-12-21 06:28 am (UTC)(link)
"Uh, he comes back from the dead and kicks all kinds of ass, just like me," he says, and yes he will debate various movies for a long time (even with the fact that he has only seen a couple that came out after the 70s).

Just as long as it isn't the Muppets.