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<Tyl> ::the mansion is decorated with festive buntings and flowers and a small group of musicians are playing chamber music in one corner:: * Kevil enters, looking around with appreciation. He eyes the musicians with a professional eye, though he keeps his face carefully neutral. * Jaret leans over and murmurs something to Jelarthna. * Vallel comes in with Glossaria. He is wearing a dark silver coat with black embroidery and black trous. * Glossaria enters on Vallel's arm, wearing a gown shaded from a white only a shade paler than her skin (at the neck) to a deep green at the hem. The sleeves are worked lace, dropping open at the elbow. * Michelle enters wearing a dress of burgundy lambs wool, trimmed in velvet with a leaf pattern embroidered around the collar. Her hair has been braided with a string of pearls and in addition to her moon earring she wears the black obsidian earring in her other ear and a necklace of cultured pearls set in gilt which resembles a string of pussy willows. * Tyl is pacing nervously back and forth in an antechamber. * Meghan walks into the mansion. She is wearing a dark green floor length dress. It is off the shoulders and has burgundy in the trim. Her hair is loosely piled on the top of her head and the circlet sits firmly in place. It seems a perfect match to the stone necklace that hangs from her neck. Her cheeks are lightly flushed and her eyes are sparkling bright the color of the dress making them look very green. * Vallel leads Gloss over to Meghan and Michelle. <Vallel> Good evening, Meghan. You look lovely. Michelle, you are just charming in that color. * Meghan nods lightly to Vallel and Gloss "Good evening Val, Gloss. You both look wonderful" * Elgara'a enters in her usual desert robes. But this time, they are of fine bleached linen and dove blue silk, stiff with embroidery. Her sash is a deep blue, almost black, and her headdress is absent. Her raven-black hair is tightly braided and piled in a crown on top of her head. * Xarroch enters, walking quite a bit more naturally. He's actually quite stylishly dressed and looks more that a little uncomfortable in the red vest and jacket. He looks around a little helplessly. * Meghan takes a step closer to Michelle resting her hand gently around Michelle's waist she glances around taking in all the decoration of the mansion * Nacheyla enters at Xarroch's side, stunning an a sleeveless gown of dark yellow velvet. <Glossaria> Oh, how beautiful you both look! This is so exciting, I've never been to a wedding before! * Michelle nods to Vallel, "Thank you. Good evening to the both of you." * Meghan smiles at Gloss "It is exciting" * Michelle smiles at Gloss, "So how much longer before you have your own?" <Xarroch> ::smiles awkwardly at Nacheyla, speaking quietly:: I still do not understand all this... what should I do now? * Elgara'a carries a large wrapped package hefted onto her shoulder. She looks around for a moment, and spots a table laden with other presents. With a smile, she deposits it there, dusting her hands with the air of a task accomplished before she starts looking for a seat. * Tyl paces around in a little circle, absent-mindedly levitating small objects in the room... a hairbrush, a spare pair of shoes, Lisl... * Kevil turns from the musicians when he realizes other guests have arrived. He approaches the cluster of Val/Gloss/Michelle/Meghan and bows to each lady (moving from left to right). He is dressed in black, accented with rich blues. "Good evening." * Nacheyla smiles up at Xarroch. "Try and relax. We're here to make sure Jelarthna doesn't run away." <Xarroch> ::chuckles:: That much I can handle. <Lisl> Hey! Tyl, put me down! I'm wearing a skirt, here! * Michelle smiles at Kevil, "Good evening." <Tyl> oh... sorry * Meghan smiles to Kevil "Good evening Kev" * Zoya chuckles. "Try to relax, Tyl." <Kevil> Ladies - more beauty has never been seen in one place before. ::he smiles at Val:: You're looking quite well, too. <Tyl> Easy for you to say ::peeks out the door into the room full of people:: * Meghan glances over at Xarroch and smiles softly to him * Jelarthna enters from the side, resplendent in elaborate, long, green robes that just barely brush the floor. The embroidery is fine shimmering silver runes, some arcane, many ancient elven. The belt is ties in a complex knot, the ends almost falling to the floor as well. Jelarthna's hair is held back by a thin silver circlet with an small emerald set in the forehead. <Zoya> ::laughs:: Well of course it is. *I've* never been married. <Xarroch> ::returns Meghan's smile and does a double take as his gaze passes Jelarthna:: Is that Jelarthna? * Nacheyla leads Xarroch over to Elgara'a. "Well met, my friend. How's your head?" * Jaret follows Jelarthna in from the side entrance. He's wearing deep blue, with silver worked up the sleeves and down the center of his chest, and has his hair back in a neat queue. <Glossaria> ::smiles:: We still have a few months to go, Michelle. But believe me, I'm taking notes. ::pats a small, cleverly disguised notebook covered with the same shade of fabric as her gown, carried along with another larger book-shaped package. <Jelarthna> Jaret, meet my parents... ::smiling, he introduces Jaret to an elven couple dressed somewhat conservatively (for elves), who smile and offer somewhat awkward greetings in Common:: <Elgara'a> ::bowing elaborately to the radiant Nacheyla and the nattily-dressed Xarroch:: I am well. As is my head. Although I admit to a small case of nerves... I am unfamiliar with the etiquette of such an event in this country. In my home, only family would attend the actual ceremony. * Tyl gasps, stepping back away from the door. <Tyl> His parents are here! <Xarroch> ::grins at EL:: Then you are not alone.. I am extremely unfamiliar with such things as well. <Zoya> ::puts a hand on Tyl's shoulder:: Of course they are. Just relax. * Jaret bows to Jelarthna's parents, and returns the greeting in liquid elven tones. "{It is an honor to meet you. Your son is one of my closest friends, and I am happy to stand with him on this day.}" * Lisl looks almost as nervous as Tyl, sitting and smoothing her bridesmaid's dress down over her legs, then standing and pacing nervously, every so often checking the lay of the flowers in her hair in the mirror. <Jelarthna> ::Jel's parents nod and smile a bit more friendly, making idle chit-chit with Jaret and their son in elvish:: * Tyl eyes Lisl critically. "You should try relaxing too, Lisl... you know, I think you look better than I do... how depressing." She smiles. <Lisl> Ha. I always look silly in dresses. If you let me go out and roll around in the dirt a little, trust me, I'd feel *much* more comfortable. Then the damage would be done and I could stop worrying already." * Zoya laughs. "Here." She picks up the hem of Lisl's dress and marks it almost imperceptibly with a bit of makeup powder. "There. Better?" <Lisl> ::grinning evilly: My only consolation is that I'm just a bridesmaid. No one'll be looking at *me*, they'll all be staring at *you*, Tyl! <Tyl> ::laughs:: Well, I think you'd have looked better with the pink hair. <Lisl> ::eyes the hem of her dress critically:: A little. I still think a roll in the dirt would be better. Maybe mud. <Lisl> ::horrified:: *NOT* pink! * Kevil bows and excuses himself from Michelle, Meghan, Val, and Gloss. He strolls toward Nach, Xarroch, and El. He bows first to El, then to Nach, then offers a hand to Xarroch. "Good evening, my lord and ladies." <Xarroch> ::shakes Kevil's hand firmly:: Good to see you here as well, Kevil. <Nacheyla> Ah, Kevil... ::looks around for a female escort:; All on your own tonight? <Kevil> ::smiles charmingly at Nach:: Alas. I do hope you will take pity upon me and allow me a dance at the festivities? <Elgara'a> Mise 'el kheer, my friend, on this day of joining fortunes. ::smiling and offering him the same formal, elaborate bow she gave Nach and Xarroch:: <Jelarthna> ::looks across the room and breaks into a huge smile, waving:: Marta! Yousef! So glad you both made it! * Nacheyla grins wickedly. "I hear you're a wonderful dancer, Kevil..." * Xarroch raises an eyebrow and smiles faintly <Kevil> ::smiles at El:: Illa'azim. You are lovely. Will you, too, consent to favor me with a dance later? * Glossaria looks up at Jel's shout, smiling delightedly as the young ex-ghost and her beloved enter, deposit a small package on the present table, and cross to offer Jel their congratulations. <Kevil> ::to Nach:: I enjoy some modest success, yes. <Elgara'a> I fear I am better suited to the rhythms of fighting than dancing, sahim. And I am ignorant of the dances of this country. * Jelarthna hugs Marta and Yousef and chats with them happily for a moment * Vallel moves over and drops a small package on the present table, shuffling it under the pile, looking nervous. * Jaret walks over to Vallel. "Vallel! So good to see you. It's been quite a while." <Kevil> ::smiles:: I should not allow you to embarrass yourself, Illa'azim. But it shall be as you wish it. * Glossaria wrinkles her nose at her escort and places her package on top, plucking his out as he turns his back and putting his alongside. * Meghan walks over to the gift table depositing a small box on the corner of the table <Vallel> Lord Jaret ::clasps Jaret's hands at the wrist:: So nice to see you again. <Zoya> ::Marten enters and takes a discreet seat toward the back of the room:: <Elgara'a> ::smiling a trifle uncertainly:: Perhaps once I've had the opportunity to survey the battlefield.... * Jaret looks suspiciously at Vallel. "You're not taller than the last time we met, are you?" <Jelarthna> Ah, and over there, my mentor. ::smiles and waves to a whip-thin elf, who smiles and moves over smoothly, not a single movement wasted. The two chat for a few moments before Jelarthna moves on. * Vallel looks down at himself... "I'm not sure." * Meghan steps away from the table and glances around admiring the people and surroundings <Kevil> ::nods:: But of course. Only know that I am at your service. <Elgara'a> ::smiles and bows to Kevil:: <Jelarthna> ::walks over to Nacheyla, Elgara'a, Kevil, and Xarroch, clapping the last on the shoulder:: I'm so glad to see you all here. Thank you so much for coming. ::huge, goofy smile:: <Nacheyla> Jelarthna, you seem to be holding up well... <Glossaria> Ooh! Who's that? ::pointing with her chin at the thin, lithe elf moving away from Jel:: * Meghan after a few moments returns to Michelle's side <Kevil> ::smiles at Jel:: Allow me to offer my congratulations, Sir. <Xarroch> ::nods and grins at Jel's expression:: I do not understand, except that this is important to you. Of course I am here. * Jaret grins up at him. "We can hope, I suppose. I'll let you get back to your intended then." He claps Vallel on the arm. <Elgara'a> ::smiling and offering Jel a small bow:: What poor service I can offer to brighten your wedding festivities, they are yours. I thank you for inviting me. <Jelarthna> Thank you, Kevil. I cannot tell you how lucky I feel right now. * Michelle takes Meghan's arm and introduces her to Marta and Yousef and spends several minutes catching up on what they've been doing over the past two years. * Jelarthna waves to Michelle and Meghan, offering them a big smile. * Meghan smiles and chats pleasantly with the couple * Tyl nearly bumps into Lisl while pacing around. * Meghan smiles at Jel mouthing "congratulations" to him * Zoya grins. "Stop that. You'll tire yourself. It's nearly time." * Vallel picks out a few seats on the bride's side of the hall and leads Gloss over... <Lisl> ::deftly dodging Tyl and managing not to tread on the hem of her dress at the same time:: Tyl, calm down, you'll be *fine*! * Meghan leads Michelle to a seat on the bride side a few back from Val and Gloss <Lisl> And if you're not, well, I've still got easy access to edged weapons. ::calling her Claws briefly into existence on her right hand before dispelling them again:: <Tyl> ::laughs nervously:: I can't decide whether I want them to hurry up or run screaming out the door. * Jelarthna looks up at the music changes, looking considerably more nervous. <Tyl> ::a swell of music announces to the guests that things might actually start being ceremonial sometime real soon now:: * Glossaria takes a seat where Vallel indicates, smoothing her voluminous skirts beneath her. * Nacheyla leads Xarroch over to some seats on the groom's side, grinning across the ballroom at her nephew. * Jaret heads towards the front of the room, looking around to make sure Jelarthna hasn't gotten lost anywhere while he wasn't watching him. * Kevil looks around and chooses a seat near his friends. * Michelle sits in the seat Meg's chosen for her. <Lisl> No running, now! You remember what happened the *last* time I had to prod you back to your senses! <Jelarthna> ::smiles and turns a little:: I think it's time to take my place. Thank you all again. ::he walks quickly but smoothly down to the front, grinning nervously at Jaret:: * Tyl anxiously peers in the mirror, smoothing her hair flat and adjusting her bouquet of flowers. * Temire shakes her head, "I'd heard it was like this for every bride, but now I'm actually starting to worry about my wedding." <Elgara'a> ::smiles and, with a small shrug, takes a seat near Nach and Xarroch to even out the numbers:: * Zoya chuckles. "You'll be fine, Temire." <Lisl> Zoya, how the hells are you so *CALM* when the rest of us are ready to break something? * Xarroch shifts in his chair a few times, testing the strength and then relaxes as it supports him <Zoya> ::grins at Lisl:: Training. You can't act nervous when you're casting, or you'll botch things. <Zoya> Besides... It's not *my* wedding. <Tyl> ::turns to Zoya:: I'm going to make sure I hit you with the bouquet... <Zoya> ::laughs:: * Jelarthna takes a few deep breaths and stands up straight, relaxing a little and looking considerable more poised than his expression lets on <Lisl> Hit her with the bouquet? Is that traditional? ::grinning:: Not that it wouldn't be fun... <Tyl> ::the music drops to a note of expectation and then begins cascading like a waterfall:: * Tyl nudges Temire. "that's your cue..." * Meghan looks up at Jel and Jaret smiling softly * Temire leads the way out of the waiting room and down the aisle towards Jel, Jaret and Codex. She's wearing a lovely blue gown and carrying a white silk pillow with two rings resting on it. * Codex waits at the end of the aisle dressed in his formal robes of Mystra. * Jaret looks suddenly surprised, but masks it quickly. * Jelarthna turns gracefully to face Temire, smiling softly. * Tyl whispers to Zoya, "I think this is my last chance to run for it." * Lisl takes a deep breath and follows Temire out into the room, dressed in a cascading silver bridesmaid's gown, the velvet cape billowing slightly behind her as she moves. <Zoya> ::whispers back:: Too late. You already made Lisl wear a dress. If you run now, she'll hunt you down. * Lisl half-turns her head and grins, one ear twitching at the furious whispers behind her. * Jelarthna watches Lisl approach with wide eyes, grinning just slightly. * Zoya follows Lisl down the aisle wearing a matching dress and cape, the shimmer of the silver making her white hair - for once done up in an elegant and elaborate coif - seem to shine whiter. Just behind her, a soft rain of white flower petals materialize from nowhere and fall gently to the floor. * Temire stops in front of Codex, then moves off to one side, turning so that she's half facing the audience, watching the rest of the processions approach. * Jaret continues to look down the aisle, a relaxed smile on his face. * Glossaria is barely able to restrain a soft "Oooh!" * Tyl walks out slowly, her gown a pale blue with silver lace. The full sleeves reach to the floor, and the train trails gracefully behind her. She is carrying a small bunch of dark red flowers. * Vallel squeezes Gloss's hand tightly in his own. * Jelarthna looks a little surprised at Zoya, then drops his jaw slightly when Tyl comes out, swaying forward and back slightly for a moment before steadying himself and closing his mouth * Kevil watches the procession with wide eyes and a look of awe. * Glossaria "Aaah"'s out loud at the sight of the radiant-- and obviously nervous-- Tyl. She leans over to give Vallel a quick kiss on the cheek. * Meghan watches the women her hand moving to take Michelle's softly, she smiles wide seeing Tyl * Jelarthna stares at Tyl the whole way down * Jaret reaches out one hand slightly to Jelarthna, but withdraws it when he steadies. * Tyl gets to the end of the aisle, then curtseys deeply to Codex before turning to face Jelarthna. * Michelle squeezes Meghan's hand lightly, her eyes furiously attempting to memorize the patterns of the dresses. * Lisl takes her place in the group at the altar, slightly behind and to the left of Tyl. * Jelarthna faces Tyl, sighing softly at her beauty and smiling, then turns to face Codex. * Codex smiles at Tyl and Jel, obviously standing on something in order to see everyone over the alter. <Codex> Friends, we are gathered this day to witness one of the greatest magics known. * Tyl takes several deep breathes, her hands trembling slightly as she holds them out to Jelarthna. * Xarroch watches the whole procession with a slightly amused/surprised look, and smiles at Nacheyla. * Jelarthna gently takes Tyl's hands with his own shaking ones, and squeezes reassuringly * Elgara'a sits quietly, an attentive smile on her face as she listens. * Nacheyla reaches into her handbag and pulls out a small lace handkerchief, dabbing at her eyes. <Codex> A marriage is the creation of a family. And a family is something greater than the sum of all its parts. * Meghan slides her hand around Michelle's waist sitting a bit closer to her * Jelarthna smiles wider, nodding slightly * Glossaria covertly slides a green feather ornament from behind her ear, revealing it as a quill pen as she opens her book and begins quietly taking notes. <Codex> ::To Tyl and Jel:: Each of you brings something to the family you will now form, and each of you will grow from what the other brings. Each of you, with the support of the other, will achieve things you could only dream of before, and together you will achieve things that neither of you ever dreamed of." * Vallel smiles tolerantly at his fiancee. * Glossaria gives Vallel a slightly defensive glance, but her pen doesn't stop moving. * Michelle leans her head on Meghan's shoulder and pulls out a handkerchief, dapping at her own eyes. <Codex> ::As Codex speaks a blue glow surrounds Tyl while a green one surrounds Jel:: * Jelarthna blinks in surprise, then smiles in delight. <Elgara'a> ::eyes widening:: * Kevil opens his mouth with surprise, then smiles widely. * Elgara'a settles back in her seat as no one else seems to be responding with alarm. * Meghan s eyes widen and she smiles <Codex> This is one of the great magics. Wonderful not for its rarity or the hardships that must be faced to learn it, but for the simple fact that any with kind and open hearts may partake of it, and become the better for it. * Codex lifts a goblet off the altar and offers it to Tyl, "Drink from this together as the next step in the spell you began to cast when first you admitted your love for each other." * Tyl blinks a few times, a single tear glittering down one cheek. * Jelarthna blinks hard and takes a deep breath to steady himself, watching the goblet being given to Tyl * Michelle smiles, wiping her nose and tears silently stream down her cheeks. * Glossaria sniffs quietly, brushing her sleeve over her eyes briefly before continuing to write. * Meghan squeezes Michelle * Tyl takes the goblet in both hands, raising the cup to her mouth. She swallows, then offers the goblet to Jelarthna. * Jelarthna carefully takes the goblet, meeting Tyl's eyes as he lifts it to his lips to take a deep swallow, his own eyes shining brightly with love. He then reverently offers the goblet back to Codex. * Glossaria puts her pen down, turning her face into Vallel's shoulder to muffle her sobs. * Codex sets the goblet back on the altar and gestures Temire forward, "Now to complete the casting of the spell. Take these rings and place them on the others hands, that all here may witness the love you share for each other." * Temire takes a few steps forward and presents the pillow with the rings to Tyl and Jel. * Tyl checks the rings quickly, making sure she gets the right one. * Glossaria sniffs, swallows, and wipes her eyes hurriedly, taking up her pen again. * Jelarthna slowly lifts Tyl's ring and then her hand, holding both reverently. He gently slides it on her fingers, meeting her eyes again and smiling as he lets out a long breath and shakes slightly. * Tyl dances Jelarthna's ring absently across the back of her hand before placing it on his finger. <Codex> ::As Tyl and Jel finish placing on the rings, the auras around them, flow together, encasing both in a white light.:: * Lisl coughs to cover a soft chuckle at Tyl's antics. * Meghan gently wipes a tear from her cheek * Jelarthna grins and fights off a chuckle, closing his finger and looking at the rings for a moment, then looks up at Tyl's face again, a tear falling down each cheek. * Codex smiles at Tyl and Jel, "You may kiss." * Tyl touches Jelarthna's cheek with one hand, tracing the path of his tears, then bringing his face down to kiss him firmly. * Lisl lets out a war howl and starts applauding. * Meghan stands and claps * Jelarthna kisses Tyl back delightedly, wrapping his arms around her and holding her tight. * Jaret claps and smiles at the couple. * Vallel stands up, clapping. * Michelle stands and claps as well. * Bluestar stands up, clapping and beaming at Tyl and Jelarthna. * Nacheyla grins at Xarroch, whispering something about explaining later, then applauds. * Zoya wipes a single tear from her cheek before joining in the applause. * Glossaria tucks her pen behind her ear again hastily as she stands, pushes her notebook under her arm, and applauds. * Kevil looks around confusedly, then shrugs and begins applauding as well. * Elgara'a stands and joins the applause, adding to the noise with a trilling warcry of her own. * Xarroch grins a little and begins applauding, almost overwhelming the applause of those around him * Michelle makes a piercing whistle. * Jelarthna keeps kissing Tyl, obviously oblivious to everything else * Lisl undertones to Zoya. "Bets on when they come up for air?" * Codex clears his throat and whispers, "There is a reception." * Zoya mutters back, "No bet. She's got that air-purification trick." * Meghan laughs softly at the couple still kissing * Tyl waves her hand and the room is suddenly filled with blue and green butterflies, which fly around the room frantically before spiralling up through the open skylight in the center of the room. * Glossaria cries out in wonderment, watching the butterflies. * Meghan s eyes widen and she smiles * Kevil laughs with surprise at the butterflies. * Elgara'a shakes her head, smiling. * Jaret smiles and watches the butterflies flutter up through the skylight. * Tyl finally takes a step back from her new husband, sniffling and wiping her nose on a handkerchief she had tucked up her sleeve. <Jelarthna> ::wipes his eyes, gazing at Tyl lovingly:: I love you. <Tyl> I love you, my husband. Now, and always... <Lisl> ::catching Jel's comment:: Well after that kiss, I certainly hope so. ::grinning:: * Tyl absent-mindedly bops Lisl on the head with her flowers. * Kevil pulls a royal blue kerchief from his pocket and unabashedly wipes his own eyes. <Lisl> Ow! ::rubs her head and sticks her tongue out at Tyl:: * Zoya laughs. "I think that signals the beginning of the celebration." <Jelarthna> ::grinning foolishly:: My wife. ::sighs happily:: <Tyl> Yes! Shall we go eat? I'm starved! I haven't eaten in two days, you know... <Lisl> Two *days*? You should have told me, Tyl, I would have brought you something. Although Zoya would have killed me for getting blood on your dress, so I suppose it's just as well... <Jelarthna> Let's! * Codex nods, "Food and drink. Definitely." Catches Tyl's eye and nods towards the goblet. * Meghan slips her arm through Michelle's <Tyl> ::laughs, touching Lisl's arm:: I was too nervous to eat anything. * Glossaria sighs happily, turns to Vallel, and kisses him soundly on the mouth. * Tyl picks up the goblet, then walks with Jelarthna into the dining hall. * Zoya follows Tyl ceremoniously into the hall. * Jelarthna walks as it he's ten feet tall <Lisl> ::chuckles and follows Zoya:: * Jaret walks to the center, and follows Lisl and Zoya down the aisle. * Temire follows the precession to the dining room. * Michelle smiles at Meghan, patting her arm and wiping her face, then follows the others to the dining room. <Xarroch> ::stand up and offers Nacheyla a hand:: Follow everyone else I suppose? :::still smiling faintly:: * Tyl gets into the dining hall, then gestures at all the single ladies, waving her bouquet. <Nacheyla> Yes, dear... ::she laughs, taking Xarroch's arm:: * Bluestar escorts Cwalindia down the aisle and into the hall. * Meghan walks with Michelle into the dining hall * Elgara'a follows the crowd into the dining hall. * Glossaria enters the dining hall, schmoozing on Vallel's arm. * Vallel offers his arm to Gloss, escorting her into the dining hall, then points her in the direction of the bouquet throwing. * Xarroch escorts Nacheyla into the dining hall, obviously enjoying the size of the door. * Kevil follows the crowd, looking around with interest. <Glossaria> Me? Does it count if I'm engaged? <Vallel> Of course, dear, you're still single * Temire joins the crowd waiting for the bouquet even though she suspects she knows the outcome. <Glossaria> ::smiles and skips over to the bouquet-tossing area:: * Michelle drags Meghan into the crowd of single women. * Elgara'a stands back, observing the odd ritual with interest. * Zoya lingers by the door, waiting for Marten and decidedly avoiding the bouquet area. * Meghan reluctantly follows Michelle and tries to stay near the back, hidden * Lisl hides behind Zoya. * Jelarthna stands off to the side and grins, watching the women * Zoya grins at Lisl. "Yeah, we confirmed spinsters should stay to the back. * Lisl gives Tyl a defiant look. <Xarroch> ::quietly to Nach:: Why are the women gathering like that? Should you be with them? <Lisl> Hey, I've *been* married. Let the other girls have their chance. * Nacheyla grins, then grabs both Zoya and Lisl's elbows, propelling them along with her into the single women area. <Lisl> ACK! Nach, stop it, I'm not--! * Jelarthna laughs <Zoya> Wait, no, Nacheyla! * Jaret laughs. <Zoya> ::glances back over her shoulder at Marten, who grins and spreads his hands helplessly:: * Meghan grins at Zoya and Lisl * Tyl laughs, then throws her flowers. * Codex walks in, positioning himself as near to the bar as is respectable. <Lisl> ::crosses her arms:: * Zoya puts her hands behind her back. * Glossaria reaches to catch the bouquet. * Michelle reaches up with the other women. <Tyl> ::the flowers make an arch, splitting into two bunches, which land almost ceremoniously on Lisl and Zoya's heads.:: * Temire resists the urge to jump for the bouquet. <Zoya> TYL! You cheated! <Lisl> TYL! Jel, prepare to be a widower!!! * Meghan laughs softly quickly making her way from the tangle of women * Xarroch grins and looks at Zoya and Lisl * Tyl turns to face the women, her face a study of innocence. * Kevil laughs heartily. * Nacheyla laughs, nearly bending over double. * Temire laughs merrily, clearly nowhere near as surprised as the others. <Jelarthna> ::steps over to put his arm around Tyl:: For what, Lisl? ::smiling:: * Zoya snatches the flowers off her head and from Lisl's, puts them back into one bunch, and thrusts them at Tyl. "Now do it again so all these girls who *want* to get married can have a chance." * Lisl glares at Tyl and Jel darkly. <Tyl> Oh, you take all the fun out of things, Zoya. ::blinks, then throws the flowers again:: * Temire blinks innocently at Zoya, still laughing, "I think that's a one use magic item Zoya." * Jelarthna laughs lightly at Temire's joke * Zoya is laughing, but obviously expecting Tyl to aim "better" this time. * Temire reaches up and almost casually plucks the bouquet out of the air. * Glossaria laughs, jumping for them again. "I don't care, Temire! They're pretty!" * Michelle smiles at seeing Temire's catch. <Jelarthna> ::claps:: Nice catch, Temire! * Meghan watches from the outskirts of the crowd <Lisl> Where were you the *first* time, Temire? * Temire blinks at the bouquet and laughs, "Well now we'll find out. If I'm right Gloss will still get married for me." * Tyl gestures towards the tables, piled high with foods from several different cultures, a large chocolate cake at one end. <Tyl> Shall we eat? <Jelarthna> Yes, please! * Glossaria turns back, sliding her arm into Vallel's again. "I will, unless you're quick about it, Temire!" * Jaret gestures. "Starving newlyweds first." <Xarroch> ::grins:: Ahh, eat... ::chuckle:: <Codex> Yes! ::Codex promptly climbs into his seat.:: * Michelle goes to congratulate Temire. * Jelarthna escorts Tyl over to the tables and begins fixing plates for them both * Tyl sits gracefully at the head table. * Lisl nudges Xarroch on her way to the table and draws an imaginary line down the center of it. "That half's yours, this half's mine. Everything on the end is Tyl and Jel's. * Temire grins at Gloss, "Don't you know the legend. If the magic holds no woman here can get married until after I do." <Xarroch> ::grinning at Lisl:: What, I only get half? I'm bigger than you, I need more. * Vallel grins. "Well, I guess I'll just have to introduce you to Sanriel, because I can't wait that long..." * Meghan notes the veranda at the end of the hall and quietly slips outside <Glossaria> ::frowns, looking distressed:: But... I don't want to delay my wedding. Can't I cast a dispel?" * Codex overhears Lisl, "Hey, I can probably put away more than either of you." <Lisl> ::grins:: You're on, priest. <Vallel> Don't worry, love... Tyl's a psionic, you're a cleric... different sorts of powers have different sorts of rules. * Nacheyla firmly hands Xarroch a fork. * Jelarthna returns to the head table, offering Tyl a plate of assorted food with a flourish <Lisl> Ha! That's bound to slow 'im down! <Tyl> Thank you, dear. ::she begins eating a little less delicately than might otherwise be expected:: * Michelle smiles and pats Gloss's arm, "Don't worry Glossaria. It's just a silly tradition to get young girls even more excited about weddings." <Glossaria> ::smiles at Michelle:: I don't think I could *be* more excited, at this point. * Meghan deeply breaths in the night air closing her eyes and wrapping her arms around herself * Vallel kisses Glossaria on the cheek. <Xarroch> ::laughs at the fork:: I know, I know. I'll do my best. ::grinning:: * Elgara'a takes a plate and collects a small sampling of tasty-looking tidbits. <Nacheyla> Ah!, Elgara'a, my friend, please, grace me with your presence... * Codex begins filling a plate for the upcoming contest with Lisl and Xarroch. <Elgara'a> ::smiles and takes her plate to Nacheyla's table, sitting down:: You have no wish to get in their way? ::nodding to Codex, Lisl, and Xarroch with a grin:: * Zoya collects a small plate of food and strolls through the room, socializing and looking far more at-ease in her formal gown than most who know her would have guessed. <Nacheyla> I can't keep up with him, even in my other form... ::laughs:: Maybe my child form, but these sorts of occasions are really boring when you're eleven. * Lisl fills one plate, balances it in the crook of her arm, and starts to fill a second, grinning at Xarroch. * Kevil drifts up to Nacheyla and El. "Ladies. May I join you?" * Michelle goes to join Meghan on the veranda, wrapping her arms around Meg and looking out at the city, "Penny for your thoughts?" * Elgara'a teeth flashing in a smile. "Even with the sweets?" * Vallel gets a plate full of mostly meat-items, then sits next to Glossaria. * Xarroch piles a plate high with assorted random things, then another, then another, balancing three on one forearm easily and grinning back at Lisl * Jaret takes a plate and puts some choice pieces on his plate, barely covering half the plate. <Nacheyla> Surely... ::grins:: I'd love to have people to talk to, and I'm sure Xarroch is going to be enjoying the foods. <Elgara'a> ::looks up, stands, and bows:: Please do, we should be honored by your company. * Meghan smiles and pulls Michelle close "Trying not to think to much to be honest" <Jelarthna> Can I get you something to drink, love? ::smiling goofily at Tyl:: <Tyl> ::nods:: There's some good fey wine, I ordered special. <Lisl> ::grins back at Xarroch and fills another plate, balancing it easily on top of her head like a beauty queen. * Jaret walks to the head table and sets his plate down by Jelarthna. "Don't worry about it, Jelarthna. Sit and enjoy your wife's company. What can I get you?" * Kevil bows in return to El, then sits in an unclaimed chair. "Your escort has abandoned you, Lady Nacheyla?" His eyes twinkle. <Jelarthna> Oooo! Only finding more reasons to love you! ::gives Tyl a kiss on the cheek:: * Codex shakes his head and mutters something about tallfolk. <Nacheyla> He's eating... ::she smiles:: I try and stay out of range on those occasions. <Jelarthna> ::smiles at Jaret:: Thank you, Jaret, much appreciated! * Elgara'a takes her seat again and starts to eat quickly and delicately with her fingers. <Kevil> ::glances back at Xarroch with his pile o'plates, and chuckles:: I can see why. * Glossaria tucks into a small plate of half-sweets, half-vegetable items. * Vallel turns to Temire. * Xarroch wields the fork like a cross between a spear and a shovel. <Vallel> It's good to see you again. Have you been enjoying your studies? * Jaret grins. "I'll get you some feywine, too." He walks over, retrieves two glasses of feywine for Jelarthna and Tyl, and returns to them. * Lisl takes a seat cattycorner to Xarroch and starts in on her own plate, obviously enjoying herself. * Temire fills a plate, gets a glass of wine and goes to Nach's table, curtsying to everyone there, "May I join you? I don't want to intrude on Tyl and Jel, and Mistress Michelle seems to have abandoned me for the moment." <Jelarthna> ::receives them with a smile:: Thank you, Jaret. Now you might want to get something yourself, before those three get down to the tables... ::grinning:: * Meghan kisses Michelle lightly on the forehead "Come let's go join the party" * Kevil stands and bows to Temire. "Please, sit, Lady." <Jaret> As you say, Jelarthna. ::heads over to the bar, gets a goblet of Arabellan Red, and returns to his plate, looking pleased with himself.:: * Temire smiles at Vallel. "Grandmother Aldis is very strict and demanding. I can understand why Lisl acts the way she does now. But I learned a lot, and I think I might be beginning to get an idea of what I want to do with my life. That's why I'm enrolling in the academy." <Vallel> You are? That'll be fun. * Codex sits with Lisl and Xarroch, and digs into his food with equal gusto. * Xarroch grins at Codex and Lisl <Kevil> ::smiles at El:: What did you think of the ceremony? I have never seen any like it, I must admit. * Tyl looks over at the table groaning under the weight of several dishes of food and the three diners. "I'm glad I ordered extra." * Lisl pauses to take a healthy swallow of ale and turns to her second plate, nesting the empty one neatly underneath. <Jelarthna> ::laughs:: Me too! It looks like they're pacing themselves, at least. We should be able to get more. ::winks:: * Tyl amuses herself by feeding bits of food from her plate to Jelarthna. * Michelle smiles up at Meghan and hugs her for a moment, "Of course." * Zoya strolls behind Lisl and whispers quietly, "You know, the braiding on that dress isn't as sturdy as a belt. Try not to pop it." <Elgara'a> Nor I, in truth. It was... different. ::frowning slightly:: Do all use such magics to bind themselves one to another? * Meghan walks back to the group with Michelle stopping to get a bit of food and drink and then going to sit at a table * Jelarthna grins foolishly as he happily accepts Tyl's feeding, and begins doing the same for her. <Nacheyla> ::shrugs:: I never did, but Codex is a priest of Mystra, so that might have something to do with it. * Lisl looks up at Zoya with a grin. "I had it cut full. And I've got a high metabolism." * Jaret samples everything on his plate, clearly enjoying all of it. * Kevil shakes his head. "It is the first like it that I have seen." <Glossaria> ::nodding to the head table:: Oh, look! Isn't that sweet? <Zoya> ::grins:: Just a warning. * Temire finishes a bite of food. "Well I don't think I actually have psionics, but I want to learn the theory to test an idea Mistress Michelle and Yohko sensei told me about. I didn't understand it at the time, but when Grandmother Aldis was teaching me magical theory and how to control my talent it started to make sense." <Nacheyla> Of course ::points to a small elaborate black brand on her inner arm:: customs differ in every society. <Lisl> You're just worried I won't leave any for you. <Kevil> ::eyes Nach's brand somewhat dubiously:: That is a *marriage* custom? * Meghan eats a bit of the food on her plate but leaves most of it there. * Codex finishes his plate and trundles back to get more. <Xarroch> ::laughs:: If you don't plan to leave any for Zoya, you'd best eat faster... <Zoya> ::chuckles:: No worry there. I already ate today. ::gestures at Xarroch and Codex:: You're falling behind, though. <Nacheyla> ::nods:: my fifth husband... he wore my brand too, so it's fair, at least. * Xarroch finishes and goes to refill his four plates <Elgara'a> That is your wedding bond? ::tilts her face, putting a finger to the pattern of swirling dots tattooed high on the cheekbone. "This was mine. Showing my belonging to both tribes. ::looks melancholy for a moment, and shakes her head:: <Kevil> ::looks at Nach's brand and El's tattoos with interest, and offers El a small, sympathetic smile:: * Vallel nods to Temire. "Even theory is interesting..." <Lisl> So stop distracting me! ::picks up a leg of chicken and practically devours it whole to clear her plate, tucking into the third:: * Michelle works delicately on her food, taking in the conversation around her. * Nacheyla nibbles at some vegetables. <Elgara'a> ::turning a glinting eye on Kevil:: Have you ever been married, effendi? * Zoya chuckles and walks away to check on her apprentice. "Glossaria, you look lovely." She smiles warmly at Vallel. "And you look quite dashing." * Jelarthna kisses Tyl's fingers happily <Vallel> Thank you, Mistress Zoya. ::stands up and bows:: You look quite ravishing yourself. * Bluestar and Cwalindia sit at a side table, making quiet conversation and eating off each others plates. <Glossaria> ::smiles:: Thank you, Mistress. That gown is quite fetching on you. <Kevil> I? Well... ::he glances down the table to where Zoya stands chatting with Gloss:: After a manner of speaking. But there was no wedding. * Meghan pushes her plate back finishing her drink as well. She smiles softly at Michelle <Zoya> ::smiles:: Thank you, children. It's been a long time since I've dressed up so nicely. * Codex finishes off his second plate and goes for a third. <Jelarthna> ::other assorted guests mingle, chit-chatting, eating and drinking:: * Tyl nudges Jelarthna. "Not that I'm in a hurry or anything, but might you not want to introduce me to your parents?" * Michelle smiles and nods to Meghan. * Lisl polishes off her third plate, and starts on the fourth. * Codex finishes his third plate and goes for a fourth. <Elgara'a> A marriage of custom? ::following his gaze to Zoya:: Lisl told me that you and Lady Zoya had been lovers, in the past. <Jelarthna> ::blinks:: Oh! ::waves his parents over.. the elven couple approach and smile happily at Tyl, offering congratulations and warmth in flawless elvish, complimenting her beauty, the house, the ceremony, and offering some small warnings about Jelarthna's wanderlust:: * Codex finishes his fourth plate and goes for a fifth. * Tyl responds in elvish, noting that she hopes to at least accompany Jelarthna on his trips from now on. * Lisl glares at Codex, chugging down the last of her ale and scooting for another set of plates. * Temire grins at Gloss and Vallel, "So when WHERE you planning on getting married?" <Vallel> oh... this fall, I think... * Michelle leans over and whispers to Meghan. * Jelarthna grins ruefully and holds his wife's hand as they chat with his parent <Vallel> Gloss kept me bouncing for nearly three months before she said yes. <Glossaria> ::looking rueful:: Well, I *was* going to say yes, and then you didn't come, and didn't come... I went through three bunches of flowers in three weeks! <Kevil> ::looks back at El, half-smiling:: Ah. So we were, along with a third. A... man, dear to us all - my patron, her Master - was killed, and we found along the road for vengeance some company in each others' affections. There was no time for formalizing the relationship. <Kevil> ::he smiles a little wider:: I believe I told you some of this at our first meeting, yes? <Vallel> As for where... I think on the Hall, as it's one of Erdian's holy places... ::looks at Gloss for confirmation:: * Meghan stands and stops near Tyl and Jel excusing herself for the interruption and congratulating the couple before slipping out of the hall <Glossaria> ::nods eagerly:: The Tower kitchen would very much like to cook for the reception, but, well... ::looking at Vallel:: I think we're still thinking about it. <Elgara'a> ::frowns a moment in thought:: Ah, yes. You had said such... forgive me for having forgotten. It is different, with faces to put to the story. * Temire smiles at Vallel and Gloss, "Why not, we've had resurrections and deaths at the Hall. Why shouldn't we have marriages and births." * Lisl tucks into a sixth plate. <Glossaria> ::blushing:: Well... perhaps not *births*... <Kevil> ::nods:: Quite understandable. ::he grins:: I am quite often confused about it myself. * Nacheyla laughs. * Xarroch continues eating, even a bit faster as he becomes more proficient with the fork, making his third trip. <Elgara'a> ::raising her eyebrows:: But-- you lived it! <Nacheyla> You ought to try being married several times... sometimes I don't remember which husband was which. * Codex finishes his fifth and goes for a sixth plate. * Kevil looks up and around, suddenly startled, then chuckles and relaxes before turning back to the conversation. <Nacheyla> And of course, they always get upset when you call them by the wrong name... <Elgara'a> ::shaking her head:: Ya'salem! If I may have a second husband... if I may find a suitable consort, and work out the particulars of a man marrying a man for the purpose of children... ::grinning:: I shall count myself a thousand times fortunate. <Kevil> ::laughs:: A bad idea at any rate, Lady Nacheyla! <Elgara'a> Is something the matter, Master Kevil? * Michelle smiles and shakes her head, "I can only imagine." <Kevil> ::shakes his head:: It is... interesting, being around people who can speak in one's mind. <Elgara'a> ::raises an eyebrow, nodding without understanding:: <Nacheyla> Truly... Vallel does that to me sometimes and it's always startling... I wish there were some way he could knock first * Codex finishes his sixth and goes for a seventh. <Jelarthna> ::motions over the thin, graceful elf stranger as his parents move on:: Tyl, you have to meet my mentor... he's the one that taught me how to be a bladesinger... ::he comes close and gracefully introduces himself, showing precise economy of movement and impeccable manners:: * Lisl tucks into her seventh plate, this one piled high with venison. * Tyl chats with the bladesinger, smiling. <Kevil> ::grins at Nacheyla:: That might be even more disturbing, d'va? <Nacheyla> ::shrugs:: Don't know... ::picks at a few pieces of cheese:: <Jaret> ::from the front table, Jaret spots Jelarthna's teacher. Under his breath, he whispers:: "Good god... that's talent..." * Lisl laughs and pushes away her plate, stacking it with the others and eyeing Xarroch's table-dwarfing pile. "All right, I surrender. Mug of 'kick, Xarroch?" <Xarroch> ::grinning:: Always. * Codex eyes Xarroch's plates. "I believe I can best Lisl, but I'm afraid there hasn't been a person born who could best you Xarroch." * Codex blinks at Lisl and Xarroch, "What is this 'kick?" <Xarroch> ::chuckles:: I do have rather an unfair advantage, I'm afraid. * Lisl nods and wipes hands and mouth on her napkin. "I'm bowing to Xarroch's greater skill. You don't have the length to beat me, priest. ::grins and saunters off for a couple of mugs:: * Jaret stands up and gently chimes his spoon against his wine goblet until he has the room's attention. * Codex turns to look at Jaret. * Kevil looks around for the sound, then turns his focus to Jaret. <Xarroch> ::chuckles:: Now that contest between you two I would still like to see. * Temire turns to look at Jaret. * Michelle turns to look at Jaret. * Lisl looks up, pausing on her way to the table. * Tyl looks over at Jaret, smiling. * Zoya looks up from her conversation. * Nacheyla turns her attention to Jaret. * Glossaria turns her attention to Jaret, pushing her plate aside. * Vallel looks over at Jaret as well. * Jelarthna manages to tear his eyes from Tyl to look over at Jaret * Elgara'a looks confused for a moment, and turns to see what has taken everyone's attention. <Jaret> Good evening. On this occasion, I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom, Jelarthna and Tyl'gainia. It's customary for the best man to give a short speech. <Jaret> I've been trying to think of a topic, and the best that I've come up with is to offer some advice. And the simplest things I can advise are this. No lying, no cheating, and no drinking. <Jaret> But if you must lie, lie in each others arms. <Jaret> And if you must cheat, cheat death. <Jaret> And if you must drink ::he raises his glass:: Then drink with us, because we love you. <Jaret> To the couple. * Jaret drinks. * Tyl smiles and raises her glass to Jaret, then to her husband and drinks. * Codex raises his mug and drinks heartily. * Lisl quirks an amused eyebrow at Jaret's toast, quickly retrieves three mugs, and brings them back to her table to toast and drink. * Kevil lifts his glass and drinks. * Temire raises her glass to the couple and drinks. * Elgara'a raises her glass, and drinks. * Michelle raises her glass to the couple and drinks. * Zoya touches a finger to the corner of her eye, then drinks. <Jelarthna> ::raises his glass to Jaret and his wife, smiling widely and wiping away another tear as he drinks:: That was beautiful, Jaret. <Tyl> ::the music swells in the next room, encouraging those inclined to dance to get to it:: * Glossaria puts down her pen again, raises her glass, and drinks to the happy couple. * Vallel toasts his teacher and her husband. * Nacheyla takes a drink. * Xarroch raises his mug with a smile, then downs it * Kevil looks down the table at Xarroch, then back at Nacheyla. "If your escort is still dining, may I offer a dance, Lady?" * Nacheyla grins, taking Kevil's arm. <Nacheyla> Surely. * Vallel escorts Glossaria onto the dance floor. <Jelarthna> ::gives Lisl a "you're next" look and turns to his lovely wife, standing, then kneeling in front of her:: Dance with me, my beloved? * Elgara'a smiles and follows the dancers to the other room, finding a chair and a vantage point from which to watch. * Kevil stands and bows to El, then leads Nach to the dance floor. * Glossaria smiles as Vallel sweeps her into the figure. * Zoya can be seen pulling a somewhat reluctant Marten onto the floor. * Tyl takes Jel's arm and moves into the ballroom. * Jaret walks over to Lisl and quietly coughs. "Lisl, if I could have the honor of a dance, it would gladden me to no end." * Codex picks up his mug and sniffs at the contents, then looks quizzically at Lisl, "Him I can understand, but YOU drink this stuff?" <Lisl> ::raising an eyebrow:: You didn't get your feet stepped on enough last time, Jaret? ::smiling as she accepts his arm and allows herself to be escorted out to the dance floor:: <Lisl> You're just doing your best-man duty to make sure I don't sneak out on Jel, aren't you? <Jaret> Why, Lisl! I can't believe you'd say such a thing. <Jelarthna> ::Jelarthna's mentor quietly and gracefully moves beside Elgara'a and greets her properly, inviting her to dance in her own tongue:: * Codex shrugs and has a healthy drink from the mystery mug Lisl and Xarroch left him with. * Jaret leads Lisl out onto the dance floor. * Codex suddenly becomes very unstable, managing to place the mug on the table before losing consciousness and collapsing to the floor. * Elgara'a blinks in surprise at the stranger who speaks fluent Bedine, and answers in the same language. "Forgive me, sir, but I do not know these dances." <Jelarthna> ::Jel's mentor:: Do not worry, Lady.. I will guide you.. your body will know the motions. ::smiles and offers his arm:: * Lisl swirls across the floor on Jaret's capable arm, grinning like a fool over his shoulder as she watches Jel and Tyl. * Jelarthna dances gracefully with Tyl, having eyes only for her. * Elgara'a accepts his hand with the look of someone making a deal with a djinn, and stands, tucking the trailing hem of her robe up into the back of her sash. * Kevil spins by with Nacheyla, laughing at some comment. * Zoya allows Marten to lead her off the floor and out onto the balcony for some air... <Jelarthna> ::Jel's mentor guides Elgara'a expertly into the dance, moving at a perfect pace and evoking her martial skills to move her across the floor:: * Lisl skips a step in surprise as she notices El rising from her chair on the side of the room, twisting her head to look as Jaret turns her. <Elgara'a> ::concentrating on moving to compliment the bladesinger's steps, she barely has time to murmur, "I am glad I face you on the dance floor, and not the battlefield, el'azim." * Kevil guides Nacheyla off the floor and to a chair, then fetches her a glass of wine. He steps toward Michelle. "Lady? You did promise...?" * Michelle blinks at Kevil then smiles and stands, "I suppose I did." <Jelarthna> ::Jel's mentor, smiling:: I do not believe we would give each other cause, and 'tis something I would not relish, either. * Kevil offers Michelle his arm and sweeps her onto the floor with elegant grace. <Elgara'a> ::smiling:: Indeed, I would hope for better diplomacy from myself, but still you flatter me, effendi. <Jelarthna> ::guides Tyl off the floor and grins at Lisl, offering a deep and fanciful bow:: My turn, milady? <Lisl> ::shakes her head as Jaret's last turn and release deposits her in front of the bowing Jel:: You planned this, didn't you? * Michelle smiles at Kevil laughing merrily, her eyes sparkling as she let him lead her through the dance, her body moving effortlessly to match Kevil and the music. <Jelarthna> ::grins mischievously at Jaret and offers Lisl his arm:: Whatever makes you think that? * Kevil is obviously enjoying the dance, eventually adding more and more flourishes as he judges her skills. <Lisl> Because I *know* you. ::shaking her head with a mock-sigh as she takes his arm:: And I should step on your foot, just for the crack about those flowers. * Michelle matches each of Kevil's flourishes, clearly delighted at his skill. * Temire finishes her food and rises to join the dancers. <Jelarthna> ::smiles innocently and sweeps Lisl into the dance:: You wound me enough with your words, milady. Though I can forgive anything with as lovely as you look tonight. Almost as much as Tyl... ::sighs happily:: <Lisl> ::smiles back:: And for Tyl, I can forgive you your flattery. Mostly. <Lisl> ::steps lightly on his foot as she spins out and extends her arm:: <Jelarthna> ::laughs and spins Lisl back:: Why thank you! * Kevil finishes the dance with Michelle with flair and style, obviously enjoying the laughter in her eyes. He escorts her back to her seat and sits with her, chatting idly as they watch the other dancers. <Lisl> ::tweaking Jel's nose with her free hand:: Just don't push your luck, kiddo. <Jelarthna> ::shakes his head with a smile:: Tonight... I feel like the luckiest elf on Toril! <Lisl> Tonight, you *are* the luckiest elf on Toril. ::grinning a Jel leads her through a complicated figure:: And don't tell Jaret, but I think you're a slightly better dancer than he is, too. <Lisl> Though if he's any indication, I'm not surprised. ::nodding at Jel's mentor partnering El across the floor:: <Jelarthna> ::grinning:: And I can't tell him? Ahh well, I can live with that, as long as you don't tell him the same thing. ::smiles:: <Lisl> ::grinning:: What, that I'm a better dancer than he is? When did you dance with Jaret, hmmm? <Jelarthna> Ah... I'm a little surprised he came, honestly. But glad.. I know I could still learn a lot more from him <Jelarthna> ::waves a hand airily:: Ahh, once.. long ago. It didn't work out. ::laughs:: <Lisl> Of course he came. I can't imagine anyone not wishing you two well today. <Jelarthna> ::kisses Lisl on the cheek:: And I love you all for it! <Lisl> Hey now! No making Tyl jealous on your first night of wedded bliss! <Kevil> ::Another guest claims Michelle for a dance, and Kevil stands and strolls easily around the room, watching the floor with a faint smile on his face.:: * Elgara'a ends her dance with the bladesinger master with a bow, and saunters over to Kevil with a shy smile, offering him another bow. "If you are still willing, effendi, I believe I have the lay of the battlefield." <Jelarthna> ::The evening passes quickly, with joyful dancing lasting long into the nights, the mingling of parters forming a sort of dance of its own. The delightful cake is served, and people eventually trickle home, the air of contentment carried with them through the town, and leaving the loving married couple wending their way up to the room, to begin their life as a married couple in celebration:: |
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