pineapplesalmon: (goatee a smile)
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.
konpeito_aji: (Something on your mind?)

[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2022-12-19 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"Cool. Good." Nobunaga calms down considerably, losing some of his tension about the shoulders he hadn't even realized was there. "You may need it here." So it wasn't quite like Yasuke, for sure, but maybe a bit more like Ranmaru. "What is Krav? And... Judo?" Literally after Nobunaga's time.
maximumcake: (playing innocent)

[personal profile] maximumcake 2022-12-20 08:08 pm (UTC)(link)
"Here? At a wedding?" The fact that Max is entertaining that possibility even as he questions it is telling.

"Um. They are fighting styles. It's a little hard to explain, but Judo is about using body positioning and takedowns and Krav is a lot of the same but with more hand to hand and sometimes knife fighting involved."
konpeito_aji: (amused)

[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2022-12-24 10:04 am (UTC)(link)
"In general on Serena Eterna. Is there some American tradition that prevents violence during weddings?" Seems like the best place to attack now that he thinks of it. But everyone surprised at him in his armor and wearing only half of his weapons was American. Then again, that was the largest population represented on the ship, so there was that too.

"Would you be willing to show me some sometime? I'm eager to update my repertoire, since everything I know is from the 16th century. You should also tell Klaus. He still might try to learn knife fighting with the pirate Blackbeard, but I'd be more comfortable if he was taught by someone who isn't just looking for an excuse to stab people."
maximumcake: (head scratcher)

[personal profile] maximumcake 2022-12-24 04:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh. Well, I mean, weddings are supposed to be a happy event with all your closest friends and family so, you know, generally, you don't want to fight with those people?" Not that violence can't erupt if too much alcohol is involved. "It's bad taste to start shit at a wedding. It's just rude." And no one wants to be that guy who made the bride and groom cry on their special day.

"Sure? I guess I could show you both. I can't promise I'll be much of a teacher. I'm still learning myself." It's weirdly sweet that Nobunaga thinks that well of him, that he's not interested in just stabbing people but also... is that a thing around here? Is that why Nobunaga is worried about violence at a wedding?
konpeito_aji: (Smug son of a bitch)

[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2022-12-26 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"In my experience," oh so dryly! "Family is always who you end up fighting the most, but I will remember this."

Aa for martial arts -- "Then it'll be good to get better with practice." A serious nod. "I am teaching a young woman by the name Teyrey some unarmed combat, since she is more accustomed to space warfare. If you'd like to join us, I'm sure she won't notice any imperfections, as she is still learning too. And it might help you develop your own techniques."
maximumcake: (Snarky bastard)

[personal profile] maximumcake 2022-12-27 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
"Maybe if you have a big family. I only had my dad and sister and we hardly ever really fought." He might just be lucky on that front.

"I think I met her already. She was nice to me and offered to let me help with stuff around the ship. So, sure. I'd love to. It would be good for me to keep up my training."
konpeito_aji: (well rested)

[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2022-12-28 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
A soft wry grin. "Over a dozen younger siblings, yes. And I had to war against some of them twice."

The future is so bright.

He softens instantly about Teyrey. "She's fantastic. A very quick learner, and eager to achieve her best potential. Words couldn't praise her enough."
maximumcake: (wary)

[personal profile] maximumcake 2023-01-01 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh. Yeah. That would probably do it." But he's so sad thinking of what it would be like to go to war with his own sibling. From what his master has opened up to him about pertaining to his now-deceased twin sister, Max got the impression it was the most heartbreaking thing anyone can imagine.

He's happy to move on to a better topic. "She's lucky to have someone like you recognize her merits. Of course, I'll help any way I can."
konpeito_aji: (heh)

[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2023-01-01 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
A head tilt about Teyrey, and a soft smile. "Not really. Everyone did in her sector. She's going to have all kinds of people pursuing contracts with her, one of the youngest out there, but a lot smarter than anyone. That's why she can't stand it here. There are three things people need to have their best lives." He holds up 3 fingers and ticks them off as he goes. "Basic necessities: food, water, shelter, even luxury to some varying degree. Other people to form relationships with, familial, friendship, even just cordial of any kind, they all matter. Even enemies. And the chance to meet or exceed their ambitions. The Captain of Serena Eterna understands the first two, but not the last for anyone but himself. For people like me and Teyrey, and some others here, like Max the Omnic, this is the hardest obstacle. People may not miss working, but they cannot only be sustained by the first two alone. And that is why they turn into ghosts."

A small wistful smile. "In many ways, her intelligence hurts her like this. Because she cannot meet her potential here. On the other hand," a much slyer sidelong grin! "It forces me to exercise my absolute creativity to figure out new tasks to push her into excelling at. Fortunately--" A big laugh! "My right hand at home is the same way! He is always on my back! I ordered him to get a hobby! He decided to mother hen my whole army. I'm not sure that's a hobby, but it fulfilled the spirit of my request, even if it means he's more devoted and working on my behalf than ever!"
Edited 2023-01-01 21:34 (UTC)
maximumcake: (pic#14146324)

[personal profile] maximumcake 2023-01-02 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
"Turn into ghosts?" This is the first Max is hearing of that part, specifically.

"I kind of get it. I feel like... I am missing a big part of myself here too because I don't have my role or my job anymore. And I can't find any kitchens here so there goes my hobby, too. But she was nice enough to invite me to help her proofread her writing and do patrols of the ship."
konpeito_aji: (Smug son of a bitch)

[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2023-01-02 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
"Right, so... when your soul gets useless, maybe you just don't take care of yourself or whatever, then you can fade away. Disappear. Not hold onto staying here. You don't go home. You become one of the ghosts for the ship. You're still a battery. I'll thank you not to emphasize that too hard to her. I tried once to convince her... and it nearly broke her. She's not fragile, but she's nearly as stubborn as I am. The only way to deal with that sometimes," ahhhh he hates always telling people how to defeat himself! It feels so weird!!! "Is to lean into it. Accept it all as accurate, and think of things from there." April is excellent at this, but Nobunaga is oblivious.

"Lodge a request with Friday. I should really ask for a pottery kiln or art studio. Some artists are very homicidal, and if the whole thing is emotions, then art exhibits to enhance everyone's perspective might be very meaningful."
maximumcake: (curious)

[personal profile] maximumcake 2023-01-03 03:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"The ghosts are former people here?" He's suddenly raised his voice, so he looks around in a panic hoping no one heard it. They are at a wedding, he shouldn't draw attention to himself that way. "Y-yeah, I... okay. I won't mention it." He can see why it would upset her, because it's upsetting him too.

"I'm a little afraid of Friday..."
konpeito_aji: (happy)

[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2023-01-03 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes," a somber nod. "But some of them have managed to be pulled back. Where there's a will, there's a way."

A tight grin about Friday. "Me too, honestly. But everyone else gets along well with her. She has good intentions."
maximumcake: (wistful)

[personal profile] maximumcake 2023-01-05 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
"That makes me feel a little better..." Just a little.

"Is it weird that the part that freaks me out most is that she has no mouth? Because that's really freaky how she still manages to, like, talk and... I also feel sad she can't eat anything."
konpeito_aji: (amused)

[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2023-01-05 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
Nobunaga just arches an eyebrow in amusement. "I think that's very sweet of you. I don't think she minds. I don't think she's programmed to miss it." Ahhhh the part of that which scares Nobunaga. He has spent his whole life time, even as a child almost, trying break people free of those programmings. Such a problem. You couldn't do it to everyone, some people needed it to survive. That's how a lot of it developed in the first place. You had to solve the issues that created it first. And here? It was trickier, but it wasn't going to stop him. At leas to try, and learn from any mistakes.

"What would you give her if you could?" Because workaholics were the same even in other timelines. And he could see Klaus saying the exact thing. With Waffles and ice cream as the answer probably.
maximumcake: (curious)

[personal profile] maximumcake 2023-01-06 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"Programmed. Right..." Is she a robot? She didn't seem like one but maybe she's like SecUnit.

"If I could choose anything? Macarons, probably. Because they are my favorite and they are also really hard to make so it seems like a worthy effort. Barring that, hm. A cake, maybe? Everyone deserves to have some acknowledgement with a cake now and then."
konpeito_aji: (thinking)

[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2023-01-07 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
Nobunaga only barely know what either of those from fiction books. "Tell me more about them? They're sweet, yes? What kind of cake?" He's had cake but, Japanese 16th century cakes, are pretty unrecognizable in the future! "Samurai Pratt has told me much of snack foods from the future, but not all of it. More focus on umami than sweets from him."
maximumcake: (curious)

[personal profile] maximumcake 2023-01-09 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, they are sweet. But if you make them right they aren't too sweet. You want to be able to taste the different flavors in them too, like strawberry or lemon." He's trying to hold himself back because if he really gets started they might be there for days.

"Samurai Pratt? You mean...Deputy Pratt?" Yes, they've met. Intimately.
konpeito_aji: (Ruthless)

[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2023-01-09 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
"What is too sweet?" Fight him. That's not a thing that exists. His favorite candy tastes of nothing but pure sugar though.

"Yes. He's my samurai. Deputies usually are like samurai to daimyo, and the daimyo are like sheriffs. Daimyo are lords," a serious nod! "And he is a type to do better with taking directions from someone, I'm sure you understand."
Edited 2023-01-09 02:40 (UTC)
maximumcake: (wary)

okay to wrap this one up now?

[personal profile] maximumcake 2023-01-10 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, you're one of those, huh?" The kind of person who likes their frosting to taste like eating a sugar cube. Max is judging a little.

"I guess that does make sense. Glad he's got someone who can give him a sense of purpose, in that case."
konpeito_aji: (Ruthless)

Yup yup!

[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2023-01-10 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"One of whats?" He is absolutely that type. Although he also loves poprocks. Surprising no one probably.

"Sounds like you're the same way. Don't get too lost, Max Imum. If you need directions, call on me, I'll find something." From Nobunaga that's not flirting, though given the issue he had with Pratt, it probably seems like it.
maximumcake: (Snarky bastard)

thanks!

[personal profile] maximumcake 2023-01-13 07:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sweet, sweet tooths. That's all." He waves it off.

"Yeah. I think I am. So, I appreciate that. I'll remember." Max honestly takes it as an offer and a flirt all at once. Either or is appreciated.

"Thank you."