Wedding Preparations

[sandywolf]

Who: Randolph Lyall and OPEN!
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Yes, on the Planet and the SS Blameless/Iskaulit.
When: First two weeks of December


A. Suit Shopping

[So, as some people might remember, Lyall as a wedding to attend which just happens to be his own, so he needs a suit, so that means shopping.

He already has colors in mind, so he's going to be wandering the local shops - at night, because of the werewolf thing - to choose fabric and have the thing made, he's definitely not buying off the rack.

If you've never seen Lyall shopping before, you might be surprised. It might not be as obvious as with Biffy, because he wears mostly neutral colors and nothing too flashy, but he has a keen eye for fashion (the fashion of his time, of course), and you are likely to find him deep in conversation with a shop attendant regarding color associations, fabric, and cuts.

Come and give your opinion on his choices, you might even learn something.]

B. Accessories

[Once the suit is taken care of, there is a need for... well, all the rest. Cravat, cravat pin, gloves, a hat... so many things. Lyall will be hurrying between shops as he compares wares before choosing what he feels would suit him the best.]


C. Closed to the Blameless

[So here you have a werewolf coming back from the Planet with shopping bags. He's a bit tired from all the shopping to be honest. He enjoys it, but in small doses, and this is a lot to do at one time, especially for a special event. So he needs a break.]

Hello. I was just about to go make some tea. Would you care for some?

D. Bonus Headache (Blameless or Iskaulit)

[So a certain werewolf has been informed that as part fo the wedding ceremony, he is expecting to write vows.

He has never done that before.Honestly he had never even heard of that before, but people were adamant that this was necessary. So here he is with paper and pen and a cup of tea and pondering.

Randoph Lyall has written many a thing in his life. Detailed reports are a specialty of his. As a werewolf, poetry or anything of the like are rather out of reach, but he's read some.

Being asked to put into words what Biffy means to him, as putting it into words that will be said out loud in front of everyone... he's desperately drawing a blank here. Maybe it's because he's so old. More of a wolf than even he thought.

In frustration, he rubs his face, then throws the pen down on the table to go and make some more tea or order some more. Unlikely to help, unfortunately, but it will keep his mind occupied for a while.]

Comments

[dandyofawolf]

Oh? Are you taking on the role of being my bride and not letting me see, Lyall?

[He chuckles a bit at that and actually tugs him back close again to steal a kiss to his lips this time. There's no one around. They can be more forward than simple touches currently.]

We're already not being that traditional. Perhaps I could see?

[sandywolf]

[Well, there you, go Biffy. If you were trying to make Lyall blush, you made it.]

I can show you of course, but I was just thinking to put them out of the way instead of bringing those to the kitchen.

[You know, since it's precious and he wouldn't want any stains or accidents.]

isn't it you who Lady Maccon said married into the pack anyway?

[dandyofawolf]

Perhaps I did.

[He gives a little shrug before offering to help carry the packages to their room.]

Let's drop these off and you can show me what you got. We can have tea after.

[sandywolf]

[Lyall gratefully relinquishes some of the packages even though they are not that big. He mostly went for accessories today, and he leads the way to their shared bedroom.]

I was wondering if I should surprise you with it.

[dandyofawolf]

If you would like to then I would quite enjoy it. However, I will admit I will equally enjoy being shown early.

[But that's because he loves to know things.]

[sandywolf]

I can show you.

[Not that he needs your approval, Biffy, because he knows you trust him with fashion, but it'll be nice to have it as well.

He leads the way into the room and takes the boxes out of the bags, lining them up on the bed.]

I went to pick up my cravat, handkerchief and cravat pin.

[dandyofawolf]

[He fully trusts Lyall to do this to perfection and has no intention of being the one to make the final decision on this. So in reality this is just to satisfy his own curiosity.

And he takes up a seat so he can be out of the way to let Lyall show him at his own pace.]

I am ready when you are.

[sandywolf]

[Lyall grabs the first box, the one with the cravat, and opens it.

It's blue. Not sky blue, as that would make Lyall's complexion too washed out,and not royal blue either as that would be too bold, but a nice in-between. There's a pattern of vines embroidered in the fabric in the exact same color, nothing overwhelming, the thread just a little shinier and adding texture to the overall aspect.]

[dandyofawolf]

[Leaning forward, he lets out a little gasp at how lovely the shade of blue is. And the embroidery is a stunning touch. Leave it to Lyall to know how to pick out a proper cravat.]

It's beautiful, Lyall. Simply perfect.

[sandywolf]

[He may not be flashy, or even dazzling, but he is a man of taste, and he did allow himself to be a little bolder, because it is, after all his wedding. This is definitely not a color he would wear every day, and he probably won't be wearing it after the wedding itself, but it makes the right kind of statement.]

The handkerchief is in the same shade of blue.

[dandyofawolf]

It will look so fetching with your complexion. May I?

[He holds out his hand to ask to be handed the cravat.]

[sandywolf]

Of course, my Lord.

[And here he hands the small box to Biffy so he can inspect the cravat more closely while he goes and opens the box with the handkerchief, which is indeed the same color, minus the embroidery because that would be too much.]

[dandyofawolf]

Lyall, we're alone.

[He gives him an amused look at calling him that when they're alone before taking the cravat to admire it really. Because there is no need to inspect someone already fashionable. Really he just wants to enjoy the feel of it on his fingers and see the color up close.]

It's beautiful. The quality is perfection.

[sandywolf]

[Lyall will raise an eyebrow at you Biffy, he will call you 'my Lord' if he wants to. But then he goes back to you examining his purchases.]

I though I'd go with something I wouldn't necessarily wear on a normal day.

[dandyofawolf]

You'll certainly stand out. Of course it will be for only a day so that shouldn't be a problem.

[He knows and respects Lyall's desire to blend into the background. He'll always notice him of course but that's another matter entirely.]

I'm excited for the day when I can see all of this on you.

[sandywolf]

Are you done with your own purchases?

[Now that Biffy has seen his, Lyall must admit he's a little curious too.]

Can I see?

[dandyofawolf]

Of course. Please sit and I will fetch my purchases.

[Rising up, he waves for Lyall to take his seat before going to his part of the room to pull out some boxes from it. Setting them on the bed, he first pulls out the lovely pale silver cravat which he presents to Lyall.]

Not my usual preference but I feel it will more than suit the wedding colors.

[sandywolf]

[It's true that cold colors are not an usual choice for Biffy. Warm earth tones look better on him, but the soft silver is delicate, and it will compliment the rest of the outfit very well.]

It's beautiful, Biffy.

[dandyofawolf]

Here is the coat to go with it.

[Lifting the lid on the box, he brings it over to present it to his fiance so he can see the craftsmanship put into it.]

[sandywolf]

You will look dashing in this.

[Well, Biffy always looks dashing, but he will truly look like some sort of fairy tale prince.. Honestly, this is making Lyall's head spin a little.]

... Is this really happening? Are we really doing this?

[dandyofawolf]

[Biffy sets the items aside and comes to cup Lyall's face.]

It's alright, Lyall. We're doing this together. We've been through so much that this is just a little ceremony for others to celebrate what we already have.