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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[moseyin]

[He'd gotten the invitation and it wasn't like- okay, it's not like he was in love with her or anything. They barely knew each other after all, had only a handful of conversations...she reminded him of Aerith. That's what it was.

That's what he told himself.

But Aerith is here now, and Cloud is reminded starkly of their differences. So getting the invitation hadn't been a disappointment or a rude awakening or anything so much as it had been...something. He's happy for Luna, of course; especially since she seems really happy. And he doesn't know what the hell to do at weddings or how to like, taste cakes and all that shit, so he'd skipped that part but what kind of person would he be if he skipped this on account of a little mild heartache?

Answer: a fantastically huge jerk.

So he stops by the door and sees her struggling with comb attached to the veil and clears his throat softly, knocking on the doorjamb.] ...hey. Uh, need any help with...? [Gestures to her veil]

[luxoraculi]

[ Luna is happy. This is the happiest she's been in a long time; this day is something that she never dreamed to be obtainable. After all, she'd been forced apart from Noctis in the most permanent way possible; and she knows that once they return home, it will be like none of this ever happened. So she wants to enjoy this day just as she's been enjoying every second of actual wedding planning, even if it meant dragging her poor fiancé around to every potential wedding venue there had been until they'd both settled on a simple rooftop ceremony and reception.

As happy as she is, she is a little nervous, which probably shows how she fumbles a little with the lovely little hair pin that she'd gotten from her gift basket, a gift originally from one of the Kingsglaive members whom she had been killed on her way to come escort her from Tenebrae. She's at least managed to properly attach the veil, but now that it's put together she can't... quite get it into her hair.

So when she hears the light knocking and the familiar voice, she turns to face Cloud with a bright, appreciative smile. ]

I would be most grateful for your help, yes. Thank you so much, Cloud. [ She lifts up the hem of her dress and makes her way over to him, offering up the pin with her veil attached. ] I cannot seem to get it to stay in.

[moseyin]

[Geez, she looks really incredible in that dress. Like, the kind of princesses in storybooks back home, the kind he'd always imagined rescuing when he was young and stupid and didn't know that all the princesses in his life would be rescuing him.

He's not quite sure what he's doing but he's pretty sure he can figure it out, and takes the comb from her to find a way to fit it into her bound-up hair so the veil flips over the back properly.] Did you do all this stuff all yourself? Like your dress and makeup and everything? [Sure, he'd watched Aerith spruce herself up all on her own for the Don Corneo thing, but he'd needed almost an entire sector worth of help to get himself presentable enough to pass.] Don't brides usually have like, girlfriends and stuff helping them with this?

[luxoraculi]

[ Lunafreya is honestly grateful that Cloud came to see her, because despite how humorous this situation is, there is no way she would have been able to pin that stupid veil in herself. And she has all the confidence in the world that he's going to be able to do it for her. So she stands perfectly still and patient with her hands clasped together in front of herself as he works, humming quietly at his questions before she answers. ]

I did do it all myself. I... actually have no idea what brides usually have. [ She... didn't exactly have a whole lot of friends back home. Noctis had been her only true friend from a distance, and while she'd had Gentiana, she'd been there as a messenger and to offer advice as a higher being. ] I suppose most do, but I'm afraid that I haven't quite made many female friends here.

[ She's got... two? And they're more acquaintance than friends. Actually, now that she really thinks about it, she should probably do something about that and actually attempt to be a little more social. But she's glad to have the friends she does have, female or not.

Which is exactly why she's flashing him a playful smile suddenly. ]

I believe most brides have... bridesmaids? And a single maid of honor. Would you like to be my man of honor, Cloud?

[moseyin]

[Snorts as he finally gets that comb to stay properly in her hair.] Good one. [Flips that veil up and over the back and kind of...fiddles with it. It's supposed to poof a little bit right? Or wait, should she have it over her face first?]

[luxoraculi]

[ She merely giggles at his words. ] Well, if you are sure. [ Although he is doing maid... man of honor things here, dammit. She peers in the mirror, watching him fiddle with the long veil, amused. ]

That looks perfect! Thank you very much. [ She smiles at him, and it suddenly hits her: this is really happening this time. This wedding is REAL and it's happening right now and no one is here to stop it... well, Ardyn is, but she hasn't seen him in days. ] ...This wedding was supposed to take place months ago at home, but things happened and we could not get married. I woke up this morning and had to pinch myself a few times to ensure that I was awake and this was not all some grand illusion.

[moseyin]

[Yeah he's doing them poorly. But he catches that flicker on her face as she checks her reflection and his hands falter before he pulls away.]

And the verdict? [He wonders if those 'things' involved that guy she'd mentioned a while ago, that Ardyn guy. It's the only time he'd heard her speak ill of anybody, so odds are pretty good.] Still think you're dreaming?

[luxoraculi]

[ He is doing them well! No one else could have put that veil on like YOU Cloud. This is some professional stuff right here. ]

It's still surreal. I am honestly still waiting for something to happen to stop it. [ For a second time. But there is nothing that could possibly go wrong today, that's what she keeps telling herself. ] It's strange, but not in a bad way. Especially so because this city we are currently in reminds me of the city my groom-to-be is from.

[moseyin]

[Oh yeah, average-height, dark and anxious out there. Cloud saw him on the way in and it was only by overhearing conversations that he'd figured out he was the groom. He looked kind of regal too, though in a punk sort of way, but that makes sense if he came from a city like this one.

Cloud sighs through his nose, watching Lunafreya carefully. She seems more paranoid about something happening than feeling like she's happy-dreaming so whatever stopped the wedding back home must've been terrible. Cloud is definitely going to roundhouse kick anything that threatens it today, if just to make sure her worries don't come true. It's bullshit. A girl should be able to get married when she wants to.] Don't worry. I got a feeling it's gonna go off without a hitch. ...except yours, obviously. [yeah you get hitched, that's the only hitch allowed to happen]

Does the groom not have anybody standing up there either, it's just gonna be you two?

[luxoraculi]

[ It's true, she's just waiting because she's got a terrible feeling that something is going to happen, it always does. She and Noctis don't have the best luck in the world, after all. She does, however, try to push those feelings away. Today should be all about focusing about having fun and being happy, not paranoid and worried. Cloud's words only serve to prove her own point, and she allows herself to smile again, nodding in agreement. ]

Thank you... I certainly hope so. [ Because honestly, between the insanity and chaos at home and dying, what could go wrong here? At least death is off the table for right now. She shifts to smooth her hands down her dress, making sure it's not wrinkled, before she blinks at his words. ]

Oh! No, Noctis will have at least two people standing with him, his friends Ignis and Prompto. They have been his closest companions since he was a young boy... I believe I will be the only one without someone up there.

[moseyin]

[Gives her a Look.] So...you were serious about that man of honor thing? Because I thought you were joking.

[luxoraculi]

[ She blinks. ] Yes, I was very serious. But I would never force you to do such a thing, silly.

[moseyin]

[Sighs and hangs his head, shaking it.] Holy's sake...

Look, I don't want you to be up there all by yourself. And don't you need someone to hold your flowers? I'm pretty sure that happens.

So long as you're okay with it being some underdressed country boy, I don't mind standin' in.

[luxoraculi]

[ Today is a good day. So much so that Luna allows herself to throw her arms around Cloud in a big, happy hug upon hearing the completion of that sentence. It's rare that she allows herself to be so open with her emotions, but she can't help it. Not today, at least. ]

You are the absolute best, Cloud! I would love nothing more than to have you up there with me. Thank you very much!

[moseyin]

[OH my gosh, okay, just...awkwardly patting her on the back. You are gonna mess up your beautiful dress and hair and stuff, c'mon] Geez, Luna...just ask for it next time. But like, seriously. [And because it seems like that's just not something she does, Cloud will pull back so he can hold her face- no, shoulders. Shoulders is more. Yeah.] You can ask for stuff.

[luxoraculi]

[ Sorry, Cloud. She just couldn't help herself. She tilts her head as he pulls back and puts his hands on her shoulders, her cheeks tinging the slightest shade of pink. She's still growing accustomed to this friendship thing, she's so used to doing things on her own it's just strange. Strange, but extremely welcome. ] Forgive me... I usually do most everything by myself. Asking for assistance was very much frowned upon at home.

[ Frowned upon by weirdos with guns, but whatever. ]

[moseyin]

Well that's stupid, [here have his opinion and like it

He's going to straighten that veil again and maybe like, make his sleeves look less wrinkled or something.] Alrighty, crash course. What do I gotta do up there?

[luxoraculi]

It is, I agree. But at home, I was not given a choice. [ bruh she agrees with ur opinion.

She smiles and watches him, humming quietly at his question. ] All you have to do is hold my bouquet and just sort of stand next to me. It is simple, I promise... no hard work at all. [ Just stand there and look pretty! ]

[moseyin]

Sounds easy. I'm not opposed to hard work though...y'know, in case I need to benchpress the groomsmen or something. [he would. 4 u.]

[luxoraculi]

You needn't worry. All of the hard work is already done, I woke up early this morning to see to it myself. [ And by 'woke up' she means she slept an hour and then just sort of got up at like two AM and started putting things together. ] That is incredibly sweet, Cloud, but I can assure you that there will be no bench pressing of the groomsmen needed today. [ ...She hopes. Maybe he can bench press Ardyn. ]

[moseyin]

If you think of something, let me know. [She probably wanted to do all this wedding stuff just to make sure it was done right, and he knows literally nothing about weddings and it's literally all done but like...surely he can do more than just hold your flowers and stand up there.] ...it's nice. Happy stuff like this- it happens back home, but I didn't get to see a lot of it. And you look really nice. ['nice' like she's not absolutely stunning]

[luxoraculi]

I will, thank you. [ Okay, his assumption isn't wrong. She can be a little OCD when it comes to things sometimes. Besides, she figures she can at least rest later. But mostly, she wants everyone to have fun today, no one should have to work except for her and Noctis. ] It was the same for my world... there was not a lot to be happy about, just a lot of chaos. [ She does turn a little pink at that lost compliment, though. Jeez, stop being so sweet, Cloud. ] Thank you very much. You look very handsome as well.

[moseyin]

Uh huh. [yeah him in his last minute whatever wasn't dirty looks real handsome ok

stick a flower in his shirt pocket or something so he's not an embarrassment would you] Okay, so, do I go up there first? Because there's music playing.

[luxoraculi]

It's true. [ Bro, you look fine. She thinks he does, at least.

But he's definitely gonna get a blue flower, which she is currently plucking out of her bouquet, tucked into his pocket because NOW THAT FINISHES OFF THE LOOK. She arranges it with a bright smile. ] Yes, you will go up first and stand on the opposite side of Noctis, and then I will follow after you with Shiro.

[moseyin]

Okay, cool. And then I just hang on to your flowers for you while you and him do your thing? [Looks down at that flower before like, fixing her veil just a little bit- okay NOW it's perfect]