Meet me at the altar in your white dress

[starless_sky]

Who: Everyone
Broadcast: N/A
Action: Kayanni System, the city
When: NOW

There is a wedding on the planet. You may know this because you were invited to this wedding by this little guy and it's a lovely ceremony! You can watch the couple get married, wether you know them or not, the whole fleet was invited.Even if they don't know you either. 

Noctis was in all black and he was beside himself, the time had finally come and after seeing his beautiful bride he couldn't look away. The music was soft yet appropriate. Luna was beaming, holding onto Shiro's arm down the aisle until they were together and holding hands. The vows went on as if in another room. Noctis couldn't quite focus on them, he was fighting getting sucked into Luna's orbit and just kissing her prematurely. Distantly he heard his cue to repeat after the offician and he recited his vows word for word. Umbra had their rings ready for them. When he put Luna's on her finger he felt a tear spill down his cheek. He couldn't stop smiling. The officiant led Luna then and Noctis hung on every word. Her voice was melodic and soft. Then he had a ring on his finger and he felt himself crying again. He just looked at her, he officiant left them through the end, announcing it was over, they were married.

Noctis didn't wait for any cue, he pulled Luna in close and dipped her as they kissed.

They were laughing and crying and holding each other tight. They were in their own world for the time being. But the RECEPTION starts now. And that's what everyone really came for. There's alcohol, food in a buffet, and cake . Those of you at the cake tasting with them may notice the flavor you recommended is available as a donut! All of the suggested flavors are availalble, it was hard to decide who didn't get their favorite and what ONE flavor to make an entire cake out of. It didn't sit well with either of them. 

Also sparklers  There is a table with a few gifts on it, but it contains a large display of long sparklers with matches and a bucket of water saying "Please light up our night!" 

SO Have at the reception everybody!

There is a: Dance floor with music booming, a buffet with delicious food and CAKE, There is BOOZE of all types and it's just flowing with no signs of stopping, and sparklers! Also dancing with the bride..... or getting a photo with the couple!

 

 

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BEFORE THE CEREMONY- NOCTIS, ota

[starless_sky]

<sub>[Noctis was out in the open wandering the rooftop before the ceremony. He's dressed, he's fidgeting... he's drinking now and then. You can find him milling around and chatting with people who came to the ceremony. He's an excitable young guy... who really needs to stop fussing with his hair and his tie.

Someone take his drink away.</sub>

[tough_love]

[How are you with personal space Noctis because your giant former captain is absolutely going to just rush up from behind to try and give you a good squeeze. Maybe too good of a squeeze, really- your bones can take it right? Probably. As it happens the giant armor-clad warrior who enjoys picking fights with everything happens to be a hopeless romantic and easily excited by this sort of thing, and she is definitely in the spirit now.

Fortunately, she's also not wearing a suit of armor to your wedding, she's here as a guest and not a conquering warlord. So she's had something from one of the planet's many shops altered for someone with an extra set of arms, and...larger than most...rush delivered for just such an occasion!]

NOCTIS! I did not expect a ceremony so soon!

[Hey she gave you her blessing to leave the ship, only natural she shows up to the wedding itself, right?]

[starless_sky]

<sub>[He doesn't think anyone is coming up behind him, certainly not Looma. He grunts as he's lifted and then his bones pop. They do pop, not break, right? Oh gods... he can't tell the difference. Wow... that's a hell of a hug.

He knows who it is before she even says his name. The number of arms and the grip. He arches his back to pop it when she lets go.]</sub>

Looma, hey... glad you could come... You look nice.

And I didn't see the point in waiting. We can disappear from this place any time so Luna and I can't afford to waste time. I'll feel better when it's over. _{[And she's his wife. When it's official.]}

[tough_love]

[She'll just ignore the heavy "oh and we might vanish forever" stuff and focus on the romantic side of things. Mercifully releasing Noctis in the meantime, of course.]

I did not want to give the wrong impression! It is a wedding after all, and most humans are unaccustomed to our ways!

[Okay so maybe she's not overflowing with mercy just yet, because Noctis is getting a harsh clap on the back. She means well, honest- weddings just get her very excited is all.]

But I would be incredibly remiss to miss out on the wedding of a crew member! Even a former one!

[Noctis may have transferred off the Bishop pretty quickly, but clearly as far as Looma was concerned, he's got an honorary position at minimum.]

[starless_sky]

_{[She has the right idea. He wasn't even trying to be heavy this time, honest!]}

Oh, what's a wedding like in your culture? Are ceremonies any different?

_{[That clap on the back has him coughing before he can wait for an answer to that question. Geez woman, he does not miss that part of living on the Bishop. He misses some of it though... she was a fun captain for the week he had her.]}

Well, I am glad you came. It's nice to have friends around. And... thanks for letting me go to Luna... it means a lot to us.

[tough_love]

You are most welcome! I am merely grateful I was able to play a part in it- even a small one!

[And then that question registers. What have you done, Noctis. Now she's definitely going to get going, and all that enthusiasm's gonna make it hard to stop her...]

Oh, much different! Before the wedding, the bride-to-be must gift her beloved's parents four items- something conquered, something bruised, something severed, and something blue!

[This didn't translate well to human custom at all, though. Most people aren't accustomed to getting captured people dropped on their doorstep along with a stolen hand. Looma feels pretty confident this step was skipped, because she would have definitely heard about it if it wasn't.]

There may be additional events that take place at the wedding itself, but registering for plunder is always important. Oh, and the parents of the betrothed must battle! I know that may not be possible here, but I am sure a captain would be an acceptable substitute- I would fight on your behalf of course, as your former captain. And when my friend Droga got married, she and her betrothed bludgeoned their guests with His and Her warhammers!

[There is probably entirely too much excitement coming from Looma right now, given...well, every part of what she's just said...]

[starless_sky]

I'm glad too, Looma.

_{[Well she isn't hugging him until his bones crack at least?]}

Oh, well... what constitutes that? Can they be the same thing? Seems like you could combine some items under that criteria. Or would that seem cheap on the bride's part?

_{[He is just withholding judgment on her customs. He learned to survive easier that way in this place. People were very very different here but Looma... she wasn't a bad person. He invited her to the wedding. He invited the whole fleet but that included strangers. But some of them were more invited than others and she was one of those.]}

We register for gifts at home too but... Luna and I don't need anything here... except real food but that's just something we have to make work somehow... wait battle? But what if someone's parents are elderly? I... don't think you need to fight Furiosa on my behalf. I don't want you girls hurting each other.

_{[He appreciates her energy?]}

[tough_love]

I suppose they could be, if you wished to insult your new parents.

[Say what you will about their society, the concept of calling someone an "in-law" was foreign as hell. Your family just got bigger was all. TWO FULL SETS OF PARENTS!!! What a bargain- you might even get new brothers and sisters out of it! This was super important for someone who happened to be an only child, spoiled princess or not.]

They are as much a gift as a show of how dedicated you are to embracing the union and all it entails! I briefly considered conquering the entire planet when the time came- for something conquered, of course- but I decided that would be too gaudy.

[She's not so caught up in reliving her pre-wedding bliss prior to the engagement being dissolved to ignore him completely however, and she does get back to his questioning in good time.]

Oh they are not merely gifts, Noctis! Gifts may be purchased. Plunder must be claimed through combat! I must ask for your understanding in advance of course- this planet was somewhat lacking in challenging prospects, but I did try to acquire something as appropriate to the occasion as possible.

[Have fun opening your presents, basically.]

Oh and you need not worry about us hurting each other! We have met, and I assure you, I will remain perfectly safe! I would be more than willing to arrange our battle myself, I do not doubt you are much too busy to concern yourself with such details!

[monolike]

[Oh man, he looks so nervous...! Sorey, being the romantic and bleeding heart that he is, bounces right over and nudges Noctis with his elbow.] I think your hair looks great! You probably don't have to do anything else with it.

[starless_sky]

_{[He blinked at the elbow to his side but he smiled when he turned to see the kid with the feathers in his hair. He grinned.]}

Sorey, hey. Thanks for coming. You think so? _{[He still picked at his hair, then flexed his fingers and brought his hands to rest at his side.]}

Guess I'm just restless...

[monolike]

I bet Luna's just as restless as you are. So you can be nervous together. [SO romantic.

Also he doesn't know what these clothes are but they are sharp. Mikleo will probably take so many mental notes when he sees Noct.] Have you seen her yet?

[starless_sky]

Oh, Luna's never nervous. She's not like me, she's amazing.

_{[His perfect statuesque love. And he could say he has no idea what YOU'RE wearing, Sorey but... it'd be a lie. He's seen the kind of things the Empire upper crust wears. He knows this... unique fashion style.]}

Huh? Seen her... no. That's actually bad luck where we're from. I can't see her until the ceremony. You can go visit her though, I think she's still downstairs.

[monolike]

[Shakes his head.] It's okay, I can go find her later. I came over because I wanted to see you. [Plus you looked so nervous he couldn't bear to just walk on by.]

[starless_sky]

_{[He has to like this kid, he sounds so... familiar...]}

That's nice of you, thanks for that. I'm just... waiting. I don't think men have to prep as much as women do in these things... I wish I could go help Luna... but I'm not allowed to go to her yet. I can't see her before the ceremony.

You think she'll like it?

[monolike]

What, how you look? Totally! You look very handsome. [trust me i'm gay] How come it's bad luck to see her before the wedding though? Is there a myth or something about that?

[this_loser]

Noct! Buddy!

[For once, Prompto will not jump on his back or mess up his friend's suit or hair. He doesn't want to mess up his clothes or hair right now either. After the ceremony, all bets are off.]

Can you believe this is really happening?

[starless_sky]

Prompto!

_{[He still jumped, startled by the voice. He expected Prompto and it still rattled him. He was on edge all morning. He'd even woken up early. What does that say??]}

Well... yes and no? I mean we paid for this so yeah but... I just want it to be over... _{[So he can be sure Luna is his wife, he wants Luna to hurry up and become Mrs. Caelum before anyone can take her away from him again.]}

[this_loser]

[Either Noctis needs less wine, or more. Prompto's not sure which.]

You're going to be fine. Anyway, too late to elope, right?

[And no one is going to prevent it from happening. If some burgundy-haired asshole tries to ruin the ceremony he'll find the barrel Prom's newest toy aimed between his eyes. Iggy will be there too. And he knows there's quite a few other people in the fleet who can kick impressive ass as well.]

[starless_sky]

_{[More. Please more.]}

Heh, yeah... Luna deserves better than slinking off...

_{[He appreciates Prompto being there for him. He's his brother in arms and his best friend. Sure, Noctis would fight Ardyn himself but having a backup always helped. Even if just for moral support.]}

Besides, we can't have photos if we elope... You do have your camera, right? _{[At that point Umbra wandered up to them and sat at Prompto's side, expecting a couple of head-pets.]}

[this_loser]

[Just don't get drunk, buddy.]

You'd still be married. That's the important part.

[That is ... the dumbest question.] 'Course.

[And he would have pulled it out of his jacket as proof, and even taken a few pics for the hell of it, if a fluffy friend hadn't entered the scene. That was far more important. Prompto was more than willing to lavish Umbra with all the head pets he could stand.]

Hey, buddy. You wanna stay with me tonight? [Maybe ... a few nights? Or any night he needs to?]

[starless_sky]

True but... this is better. Besides, we'll have the leftovers on the ship so we don't have to eat that gel garbage. That stuff creeps me out.

_{[He held his hands up.]} Just making sure, this is important.

Oh, Umbra... yeah... was gonna ask you if he can sleep over at your place for tonight at least. I don't want him going hungry without us around.

_{[He knelt down to pet the dog and adjust his adorable bow-tie.]}

[this_loser]

Dude. Leftovers will be awesome. [He's ... not entirely opposed to the gel stuff. But he also prefers good food. Ignis food. He's gotten used to quality.]

I know, bud. I wouldn't let you down. [There will be SO MANY PICTURES.]

[There was definitely an "aww" coming from this mouth.] Of course he can stay! Anytime he wants.

[nonightdriving]

[Ignis comes to find his king and cannot help but smile at the nervous gestures the younger man is going through.]

Stop touching your hair and clothes or you'll look like a rumpled mess out there. Someone spent quite a while making sure that you'd be presentable.

[Someone who is simply wearing the black suit that he found a few systems ago that resembles his Kingsglaive uniform.]

[starless_sky]

_{[Noctis groans in irritation or.... the front of irritation. He is trying desperately not to look nervous. He wants to be cool, chill.... suave. He's a wreck.]}

Right, thanks... you gonna be mom again today?

_{[He smiled at his friend.]} Glad you could make it.

_{[As if he'd be okay with Ignis skipping his wedding even if this in another world. He'd be hurt but that doesn't mean he will start being polite. He holds his arms up.]}

Does it look okay?

[nonightdriving]

[Ignis has known Noctis long enough to know when he is truly annoyed and when he is otherwise. Although, he does let his terrible attempt to cover up his nerves pass.]

Someone must look after you. And since I'm the one here, you can rest assured that I will make sure that everything goes without a hitch today.

[Even if he has to recruit a few of the guests to make sure that a certain creep keeps his distance until the ceremony is over.]

Noct. [He doesn't have to say that he's there for both himself and Gladio. He's sure that his friend already knows.

Instead of saying something mushy and uncharacteristically teary, Ignis straightens Noctis' jacket a few more times, running a hand over the lapels to make sure they don't stick up.] You look like a king.