driftfleet | A Werewolf Wedding

Who: Biffy and Lyall and all of their close CR and the plus ones of the CR
Broadcast: Nope
Action: Planetside
When: December 25th

The Ceremony

[Heat has been set up for the guests at the wedding of Biffy and Lyall. After all, it’s an outdoor wedding with the snow around them. Which allows the guests to appreciate the beauty of what has been created. A beautiful archway with elegant white flowers that are tied on with blue ribbon. It’s simple but there’s a beauty in that which works for both grooms.

Shiro stands under it, ready to marry the grooms who also stand there, looking across at each other. It’s so clear they’re in love with each other. Just the way they look at each other says as much. And oh what a handsome pair they make with Biffy in a blue suit and grey cravat and Lyall in a grey suit and blue cravat. Ever the fashionable pair, even at their wedding. Perhaps especially at their wedding. And with that, Shiro begins speaking.]

We are gathered together on this day to witness and celebrate the marriage of Randolph and Sandalio.

There's a lot to be said about joining two lives in the union of marriage - but these two men right here have committed to each other in a way a human like me will never fully comprehend but still can watch with the most admiring respect. The past months, I've watched you be each other's support, strength and best friend; to be alpha and beta in a perfect combination of roles that reflects who you are, but also simply two people that came together and found each other through the endless passing of immortal time.

Papers and words will never make justice to what you've been through and achieved together, and yet I'm extremely joyful that this ceremony is being celebrated. We come together not to mark the start of a marriage, but to strengthen one that already exists. Your relationship is yours and only yours, but at the same time, you want the world to acknowledge it, to share it with other important people, to be able to shout "yes, we're together!". It's the greatest honor to be able to give you that. And I'm sure that after seven or eight centuries together back on Earth, you'll be ready to do it again when the world finally understands it. Because yes, you'll still be together by then.

[Hand gesture to indicate both of them.]

It's time for the the grooms to exchange vows.

[Lyall turns towards Biffy, taking both of his hands in his and looking up at him. He’s had a hard time coming up with words he was happy with, but he’s rather happy with what he ended up putting together.]

Many things happened to lead us here. Some of them were unexpected. Many of them were sad. I worried about you for a long time, and I know you too were worried about yourself and finding your path on this road you never wanted to tread. I tried to guide your way through it as well as I could, and before I even noticed, you were the one walking ahead and opening the path for me.

I've always known you to be kind, loyal and dedicated. I've seen how powerful you are, and how you use that power to raise other people around you and not bring them down. You saw me at my lowest and yet you stayed by my side, shed tears for me when I couldn't do it myself, and made me feel safe, and warm and protected even when I believed I would never know such a feeling again.

I know I will not always be what you want me to be. I might not always agree, and I might be stubborn but I will always strive to be the man you believe I can be, because with you I am more than myself.

[Biffy smiles throughout and then laughs softly before touching Lyall’s face. It’s his turn now.]

There was a time in my life where I was lost. I was unsure of where I was going or what would become of me. During that time I was lost to darkness I thought I would remain trapped in for eternity. Until a warm glow guided me out of it.

You complete me in a way no one else ever has. I feel whole when I am with you. The world is clear and I know I can do anything when you are with me. For me it is more than just the tether I share with you but rather the feelings that we share. Sometimes I feel that words could never fully express exactly how happy you make me feel each and every day that we share together.

You are more than my Beta, Professor Randolph Lyall. You are my mate, my rock, my missing piece. I love you more than words will ever hope to express. So it is on this day I am honored to marry my greatest treasure and the only gift I could ever ask for on Christmas.

[Lyall thought he was done with blushing whenever Biffy speaks about him… apparently not so, even though it is less spectacular than it used to be. He still lowers his eyes for a second, swallowing around the lump in his throat before he looks back up. And with that, Shiro speaks again.]

May we have the rings, please? [Procyon prances up and Biffy grins at the dog as he takes the rings from him, giving one to Lyall.] Sandalio, do you come here freely and without reservation to give yourself to Randolph in marriage? [He murmurs his confirmation and slides the ring on Lyall’s finger.] Randolph, do you come here freely and without reservation to give yourself to Sandalio in marriage? [He also murmurs his confirmation and slides the ring onto Biffy’s finger.] And so now by the power vested in me, it is my honor and delight to declare you husband and husband. You may seal this declaration with a kiss. Congratulations.

[The kiss they share is brief but so full of the love they share for each other. And with that, they are now married. It’s time to celebrate them.]

The Reception

[The reception for the werewolf wedding is something to behold. You don't have to worry though, it's indoors. That means it's plenty warm for the beautifully decorated space. All of which is in blue and silver as per the wedding colors decided by the grooms (aka this was Biffy's idea). There is plenty of time for mingling now and either delivering gifts to the gift table or visiting with the grooms.

Should wish to there is a dance floor with music selections approved of by the grooms (again...Biffy) for the evening. But don't worry, they've been good enough to allow for selections that aren't strictly classic to allow for people of other eras to have their fun too. So break a leg on the dance floor and show everyone what a good time there is to be had there. Especially if you've had a few drinks.

After all, there is alcohol here. And it's free. But try not to get too full on it. Because Taako and Lup have provided a twelve course menu for supper. The food is sure to be something you'll be talking about for ages to come. Please do enjoy every last morsel of it. You are sure to leave full and very satisfied by the time the sun rises. (This is a wedding held entirely at night so hope you're ready to party into the morning!)

So relax and enjoy yourselves. But don't be surprised if at some point the grooms vanish during the evening only to reappear and spend the rest of the night mingling as wolves. You are at a werewolf wedding, you know.]

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[Ulaz had been happy yo invite Kogarasumaru to come with him to the event. The sword had become like a family member and that's what one did right? Invite family to events.

Of course Kogarasumaru may have been trying to be discreet, passing Ulaz the rest of his food. And to others he may have been, but Ulaz did notice that the amount of food on his plate increased when he wasn't looking. It really could only be one person]

Thank you.

[Kogarasumaru slides his gaze up to Ulaz and smiles a little as he takes another sip of wine before setting his glass down. Of course his child would notice that he's been getting more food than expected. Then again, he hasn't been trying to hide that fact from him.]

You require more food than I do given your size. Eat well, my child.

[It would have been a good trick to hide additional food from anyone. If he could have pulled it off, there would have been a good career in magic for him]

I do likely eat more than you do. Of course they have provided a lot that neither of us is likely to go hungry.

[Not that he's objecting to more food. His "sword father" had freely given it to him without asking if he wanted it so he wasn't taking anything from him]

A lot and all very delicious. There are many foods here that I have never tasted before.

[He's having fun tasting them all even if he's only eating little portions of each. Have you seen him? He's a twig.]

Will you be dancing later?

There are. I hadn't known most of these existed until trying these.

[The fact Koga is a twig makes the comparison between them even more amusing since Ulaz is a giant among humans of pretty much any height and made of muscle]

Perhaps. It is not something I have done for a long time.

You should dance. It is a wonderful thing to do. Is there anyone you would like to share a dance with?

[He's curious. Don't mind him.]

[Well, this was a surprise. Being told to dance. Not like this had happened in probably his entire adult life so certainly not recently. Still... at the comment, he did consider]

Probably one of my friends from home.

[He says it vaguely, but he did happen to glance in Shiro's direction when he said it]

[He lets his eyes wander over to see who Ulaz is looking at. Of course he's interested in who his son has an interest in. Any father would.

He smiles at the sight of him.]

What is he like?

Shiro? He is a paladin of Voltron. If I understand correctly, he doesn’t pilot one of the lions anymore, but I still consider him a paladin. He is a very strong person. He has been through a lot and still gives hope to others.

[Not mentioning some of what he went through was his fault]

What a strong individual.

[He watches Shiro for a time then looks back to Ulaz.]

Are you on his ship?

Perhaps one of the strongest I saw in his position.

[It’s okay that he’s watching Shiro. Ulaz is too]

I am. He is the captain and I am the first mate of the Blameless.

So you have placed yourself in a position to ensure that you can support him. That is good of you.

[Your dad is enjoying this a lot, Ulaz.]

I did. It was out of necessity. The lab support position on the Blameless was open and it needed to be filled. [To block a witch from getting onto the ship] That is why I left the Caprine. The offer of first mate was Shiro’s idea.

What a strong relationship you two have.

We have a connection that I do not wish to explain, but it was not the best of circumstances. We have built something from the mutual respect that we have from each other even in that situation.

It's alright. I do not ask for one. When you are ready you may provide one if you so wish. Until then I will simply say I would like to see you two dance.

[He's been here this long and so far only alluded to what he's done as not having been good. He's not sure that he will ever admit it on his own.

When Kogarasumaru says that he wants to see them dance, Ulaz turns to look at Shiro again, watching him for a few long moments]

I will have to ask him then.

He may like that very much. He certainly is closer to your height than I.

[There's a faint smile at that]

He is closer to my height. Not so much... he is tall for a human? He seems to be.

[An odd way to flip it so he's trying not to talk about himself and feelings he might have]

I have no real way to know. Most of the humans I was held by before I arrived at this place were from an ancient time where humans were smaller.

Then it would make it hard for you to judge. [He attention shifts back to Shiro before turning back to him] Not as many people are his height so I will assume he is.

I think that is a fair assumption. He is also quite attractive as well. White is a lovely color on him.

He does have pleasing qualities as a human.

[Geeze, Ulaz. Say how you really feel]

He does look good in that color.

One wonders why you sit with your father when a human with pleasing qualities is there with no dance partner.

[He smiles as he takes a sip of his drink.]

[Ulaz pauses as though trying to find a response to that, but can find none so easily. He takes a sip of his own drink before responding]

I will ask him.

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