( open ) you are cordially invited...

[winscenario]

Who: EVERYONE!
Broadcast: Nope
Action: Jim Kirk and Victor Frankenstein's wedding, and everyone is invited!
When: March 30th


The Bachelor Party (( CLOSED to invited CR ))

The evening before the wedding, Jim and Victor gather up their closest friends, admittedly not many when they haven't been on the Fleet for that long. Bachelor parties would usually happen in separate, but that's difficult to do when they share so many friends, and so they decide to throw the party together. The setting is simple but cozy; they've picked out a small pub in town, and reserved a rustic little room in the basement. There's a large table with a few games, most notably a chessboard, and a sitting area with couches and chairs gathered around a coffee table, in front of a lit up fireplace. On a small bar by the corner there are a few drinks on offer, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, and on a table next to it there is a selection of snacks and various kinds of finger foods to make for a light but hopefully filling dinner. Courtesy of Kirk 1.0, there's also a music system and a microphone set up next to the sitting area, and you know what that means... karaoke! It's guaranteed to be more fun the drunker you get. Speaking of drunker, someone will definitely be tossing around the idea for strip chess, so hopefully you won't get too embarrassed if people start losing pieces of clothing. But hey, at least everyone's a winner. The party will go well into the night, and Jim and Victor likely won't leave until everyone else does. So feel free to stick around, play games, sing songs and get drunk... if you get really drunk, you can always make yourself comfortable on one of the couches and fall asleep there. (The patrons can just kick you out eventually, it's okay.)

You Are Cordially Invited... (( OPEN to everyone! ))

The preparations were rushed and the invitations sent out in a bit of a hurry, but it's not like there's ever a lot of time to prepare for a wedding, when one doesn't want to do it aboard one of the ships. But everything seems to be well put together, and there's a very rustic and homely feel from the moment you arrive. The ceremony proper happens at the lodge, a spot that has been set up with a few seats and a set of stairs leading up to a small canopy, all of it decorated with white fabric and an abundance of flowers. It's short and sweet, and after vows are exchanged and a few words from the one performing the ceremony (hopefully no one will find it too weird that it's the other Jim), they slip on their rings and share a kiss, delighted to let the celebrations continue onto the reception. With Jim and Victor taking the lead, the guests are walked across a bridge, lit with candle lanterns, strings of white flowers embellishing the wooden frame. The good portion of the reception is outside, and everything is decorated with lanterns, string lights hanging everywhere and resembling stars more and more as the sun starts to set, and (yes, you guessed it) more flowers. As a matter of fact, there are flowers a little all over the place. In jars hanging from trees, tied to the backs of chairs, bundled up in crates that are spread out all over the area. The food is set up on large tables, divided by starters, main dishes and desserts, the wedding cake having its own smaller but more prominent stand near the dessert table. There are no assigned seats, however. After all, everyone was invited and it's not like there are that many people on the Fleet, so just grab a plate, help yourself, and take a seat wherever! You might even find a few of the locals joining in on the party a little later, but both grooms seem more than happy to welcome them too. The party goes on a little into the night. Everyone is free to hang around for as long as they want, or leave early if you're scared of the dark... but don't worry, there are lights all over the place! There are also plenty of cozy little nooks and corners where guests can make themselves comfortable, and if you start to get a little chilly, feel free to borrow one of the many blankets on offer, or simply head into the indoors portion of the reception. It's small but there are a few seats and even a fireplace to keep the place warm. If you like sitting by a fire but would much rather stay outside, a small campfire will be lit up just before the sun starts to set, and a small table with plates of something that looks close to marshmallows, chocolate and biscuits set up nearby. Have a seat around the fire and build your own s'more, and toss in a campfire song or two if you're feeling inspired. And of course, can't have a wedding without a dance floor! Or two, as it so happens: one indoors, and another one outside, the latter far more enchanting, with endless string lights hanging high above a flat wooden platform. There's a fairly modern music system so you might recognize a lot of late 20th and early 21st music playing, but for those more musically inclined there are also plenty of local instruments you can pick up and try your luck at playing a song, or even sing. The party is very loose and carefree. Do what you want, come and go as you please, steal either of the grooms away for a dance, or find a pair among the other guests... whatever you want to do, and however long you want to stay, feel free to do as you please!

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loki | open to all

[dothelokimotion]

( bachelor party )

[ curious, curious. interesting way to celebrate the end of one's freedom, so to speak. is it meant to be ironic? mortals were just so odd with their customs and every time loki seems to think he grasps it, they usually throw in another curveball. either way, jim is a friend, one acknowledged by loki so he sweeps in with a fantastic outfit with a smile. he takes his place near one of the chessboards, eager to play this game now that he knows how it works, sipping drinks by the counter and eyeing the microphone with a hint of dryness. good luck making him sing anything though. ]

Ah, carousing. It is a relief to know some old traditions still exist.

( wedding )

[ on the wedding day, loki does opt for a simpler outfit as he at least knows better than to outshine a couple on their wedding day. everything is hosted outside which feels familiar to loki at least, as they never truly held such ceremonies indoors. he wanders around the surroundings, even paying some respects along the way. towards the end of the party, loki is seated near the dance floor, making idle commentary on people's dance moves and coughing discreetly when they look his way. ]

Excuse me.

[brooklyn_boy]

[Steve has to borrow a suit from someone else since he doesn't have one yet. Because of that it doesn't fit perfectly but it's fine enough for the night. Bucky took him as his plus one and Steve's been having a perfectly fine evening just basking in the happiness of this couple and his friends. It's halfway through the ceremony when he finally takes a closer look around and sees Loki near the dance floor.

He smirks and walks over, jacket gone by this point, hands sunk into his pockets.]

Ya know, the rule is you can't make fun of people dancing at a wedding. Not unless you're able to show 'em up.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki cocks an eyebrow. ]

Are you challenging me, Steve?

[brooklyn_boy]

Ooh no. I'm a bad dancer.

[He pulls over a chair and plops next to him.]

But if you're makin' fun, I'm assuming you're pretty good...

[dothelokimotion]

You, bad at something? Don't tell your friends, they'll never believe you.

But yes. It was important to master these skills at a young age.

[brooklyn_boy]

[Loki gets an eyeroll.]

They're well aware.

And let me guess: as prince you had to dance around all the balls?

[dothelokimotion]

[ sounds fake but ok. loki hums, soft. ]

Of course. Some things were expected of us as royalty. And I was still that, despite my origins.

[brooklyn_boy]

Despite your origins...

[Steve slaps his shoulder hard.]

Hate to break it to you, but you're as royal as they come.

Why don't you go dance with someone?

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki cocks an eyebrow. ]

Who would I dance with?

[brooklyn_boy]

[Good point.]

There's really no one here you'd like enough to just dance with? I'm sure James would be open to it...

[dothelokimotion]

That is true.

Though I'd hate to steal him away from his groom.

[ loki is a little wistful. ]

wedding

[winscenario]

[ The idle commentary is not at all surprising, coming from Loki. Jim watches as the offended couple turns away from him, and he approaches Loki while laughing, shaking his head as he pats Loki's shoulder. ]

Ever the people person. [ He gestures to the dance floor. ] Maybe you can show me a proper dance, then?

[ Though Jim does know how to dance, and rather well too, as Loki may have noticed. ]

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki extends his hand in a princely manner. ]

I suppose I could give you the benefit of the doubt.

[winscenario]

[ Jim laughs, taking the offered hand and leading Loki onto the dance floor. He turns to face him, assuming a simple but proper dancing stance. ]

You shouldn't just assume people can't dance. You might find yourself swept off your feet one of these days.

[dothelokimotion]

[ a light scoff as loki lays his hand around jim's waist. ]

I'll believe that when I see it.

[winscenario]

Or when you experience it. [ He nudges Loki once a new song starts playing. ]

So? You're leading, right?

[dothelokimotion]

Of course I am.

[ with that, he sweeps jim off the floor, swaying to the rhythm. ]

Are you enjoying yourself so far?

[winscenario]

Of course. It's my wedding, I couldn't be happier.

[ He grins wide as he quickly catches on to Loki's pace. It may take him a couple of moves but he easily falls into step with him, following the rhythm of the song and matching Loki's moves with the clear ease of someone who's had the training and the practice. ]

[dothelokimotion]

[ his expression softens at that. ]

I suppose that is all that matters.

[winscenario]

[ Indeed, something would be terribly wrong if he weren't happy on his own wedding day. ]

What about you? Are you having fun? Danced with a lot of people yet?

[dothelokimotion]

[ he smiles. ]

No. Perhaps I am waiting for someone to, ah, "sweep me off my feet".

bachelor party

[universal_charm]

_{[ Kirk's smile is wide and his cheeks are a bit flushed when he approaches Loki. His outfit isn't nearly so fantastic - he stuck to the simple basics he knew looked good, not that he was really all that worried about it at a bachelor party of all things. He had a drink in hand as he took up a position opposite Loki at one of the boards. ]}

Rematch?

[dothelokimotion]

Why not? I am better prepared this time around.

[ having learned the rules. his long fingers pluck a bishop, moving it a step above. ]

[universal_charm]

_{[ He let out an excited giggle, pursing his lips before quickly taking a knight and moving it in response. ]}

Almost the scariest thing I've ever heard.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki hums. ]

Is it now? Perhaps it is a low bar.