( 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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[winscenario]

BACHELOR PARTY

[ It's probably a fairly tame bachelor party when compared to what's expected, but it's something that suits both Jim's and Victor's tastes, as well as most of their friends'. Besides, they're not exactly twenty year-olds, they just want to spend a nice, quiet evening with their friends.

... or that's the initial plan, anyway. Jim gets progressively more adventurous with his alcohol, and the drunker he gets, the more physical and affectionate he is. He will drape himself over pretty much anyone and giggle, kiss them, profess his feelings of deep affection and love for them, or any combination of all those three. Good luck trying to pry him off of you.

And if anyone thinks being drunk will stop him from engaging in any other activities, then he'll happily prove them wrong. Somehow he still has a great singing voice even while drunk, and he still somehow manages to beat most everyone here at chess. Not that he's unwilling to sacrifice a rook just for the chance to peel off his shirt... it is getting pretty hot in here, after all. ]

WEDDING

[ Those who attended the bachelor party will probably be more than a little surprised that Jim doesn't show any signs of being hungover. He's all bright and fresh-looking, glowing skin and perfect hair, a tailored suit he got especially in anticipation of the wedding.

He gets a little emotional during the ceremony, but mostly he can't stop smiling and grinning, his eyes fixed on Victor, absolutely mesmerized by this amazing man he gets to marry. His vows are short and sweet, and he kisses Victor even before he's told that he can do so. What? Blame him for being a little too eager.

Throughout the reception, he's hard to miss. He's jumping from person to person, trying to greet everyone and thank them for coming, and as the evening progresses he sheds his jacket and takes to the dance floor. First dance goes to Victor, of course, but after that he'll try to take anyone out to the dance floor for a spin, or challenge them to a musical duet with some of the unusual instruments on offer.

He does end up looking pretty busy throughout the night, unsurprisingly, so it might be easier to just seek him out during one of the few times where he looks for a quiet little corner where he can rest, take a breather and grab a bite to eat. ]

wedding

[jolting]

[They were both pretty emotional during those vows, both in awe of the man they were marrying. Victor tries to make the rounds as well, but James is much better at this than him. He sees an opportunity between James's socializing and follows him to that quiet corner.

By this point Victor has gotten rid of most of his suit, so he's just wearing a collared shirt and his pants. Either he'll hunt down his jacket and cravat later, or some cryptid will use it for bedding]

Sorry I couldn't find another candy ring for your wedding band.

[He says it as deadpan serious as he can, though there is a spark of amusement in his eyes]

[winscenario]

[ Jim's halfway through eating a sandwich when Victor plops down next to him on a comfortable couch hidden away underneath one of the tents set up for the guests. It's quiet and most everyone seems to understand he needs some time to rest, so no one has approached until Victor.

The comment gets a laugh from him, and he shakes his head. ]

Oh, I don't know. I think I might have to ask for a divorce. [ He turns to Victor with a mischievous look on his face. ] I mean, what other hard, sweet thing am I supposed to be sucking on all night long, now?

[jolting]

[You'd think being married would stop him from blushing at that comment, but you'd be wrong. He smiles]

I'm sure you'll think of something. You're a clever man.

[winscenario]

[ Good. Jim loves it when he makes Victor blush, even now. Maybe especially now, being reminded he can fluster the doctor so easily. ]

Oh, I am. I'll no doubt have a couple of ideas by the time we make it to our wedding suite.

[jolting]

I'll look forward to seeing what you come up with. Meanwhile... [He takes James's hand, running his thumb over the actual wedding band. It's still a little unbelievable to think that they're married]

I am really growing fond of jewelry.

[winscenario]

[ Jim sets his sandwich aside for a moment, splaying his fingers out so Victor can admire the ring. He's still wearing his engagement ring too. He's not entirely sure if he'll want to take it off either, but for now he's definitely happy with wearing both. ]

And you have a good eye for picking it out, too. One of these days I'll have to pick and choose what I wear, though.

[ They have quite a few pieces by now. ]

Bachelor party

[logicabounds]

[Spock's been given a pretty steady stream of chocolate drinks. Enough that now, his eyes are narrowed as he appraises the chessboard, unsure how his queen got so exposed and debating whether it's worth sacrificing his previous plan to save her. He'd been sure he was two moves away from checkmate, but now he's not nearly as sure.

James T. Kirk. Even drunk he plays a frustrating game of chess.]

If I were completely in control of my mental faculties, this would not have occurred...

[winscenario]

[ There's one reason and one reason only why there are chocolate drinks here tonight, and Jim hasn't even tried to play innocent. If everyone else is getting piss drunk, then so is Spock, and that is tradition. He's glad he didn't have to have a lengthy discussion with Spock to get him to drink said chocolate, or else he might've pulled the big guns and say he'd take it as a great offense if he didn't do it. ]

Cut the crap, Spock. You could be completely sober and I'd still beat your ass at chess.

[ He gestures to the board, sipping generously on his drink. ]

Go on, make your move. Or are you waiting for your pieces to move of their own accord?

[ This isn't Harry Potter, son. ]

[logicabounds]

[The narrowed eyes move up and focus on Jim for a second before returning to the board. He's irritated and it likely shows in how he grabs his own glass and drinks deep from it. Like the answer will be somewhere inside it.

There's nothing to do, sadly. He will lose his queen or his rook and he can't afford the rest of the game without a queen. He throws the rook into the path of Jim's bishop and does a Vulcan version of a scowl as he leans back.]

I have beaten you before, Jim...

[winscenario]

[ Jim looks chipper as always. Whether he wins or loses, he really couldn't care less right now. Watching Spock sulk like that is a victory in itself.

Scooting over to the edge of his chair, he makes his move and takes the rook, shooting a shit-eating grin Spock's way. ]

Yeah, but not nearly as many times as I've beaten you. The odds, my friend, are not in your favor.

[logicabounds]

[Spock grabs one of Jim's exposed rooks but it's a hollow victory and his chances of winning have taken a sharp dip. He looks over at Jim's good mood and drains his glass.]

You beat me by virtue of...human irregularities. [He frowns. No. That wasn't the word he wanted.] Illogical...ness.

[He sets his empty cup down, aware the word he said doesn't actually exist. Okay. Maybe time to stop drinking.]

[winscenario]

Unpredictability. I believe that's the word you're looking for.

[ Somehow Jim manages to pronounce it perfectly even when it's clear that he's tipsy. He beams happily as he makes his next move, fluid and nearly thoughtless when he captures Spock's rook with one of his bishops, which ends up trapping Spock's queen between it and a rook of his own. In the far corner Jim's queen awaits a chance to attack too, but he's hoping Spock won't even notice, not after he's nearly downed his chocolate in one go. ]

bachelor party

[universal_charm]

<sub>[ Did anything ever go as planned when it came to James Tiberius Kirk? Name him one time that it did, because he certainly couldn't. But hey, life would be boring that way, right? He certainly wasn't complaining when he was the object of his twin's affections, happily accepting and giving back kisses as they came, sharing drinks.

He laughed when the other began to strip, biting his lip and watching unashamedly, eyes drifting up and down. ]</sub>

Now you're just showing off. Shameless.

[winscenario]

[ It was either the alcohol or the company, but Jim was feeling a little frisky tonight, and he was too tipsy to be even remotely sorry about it. He licked his upper lip and winked at Kirk when he noticed the way he was watching him, slowly unbuttoning his shirt, then shrugging it down his arms. The scars on his torso and arm were striking, but he didn't seem to even give them any thought. ]

Look who's talking. [ He tossed the shirt at Kirk, then sat back down again, close enough that he couldnudge a foot against Kirk's leg. ] So? Making your move or what?

[ Chess move, he meant chess move. ]

[universal_charm]

_{[ He laughed, almost giggled, as he caught the shirt, hugging it to his chest in a mock swoon. Oh you do go on, James. He winked in return and blew a kiss, perfectly shameless in his own right and loving it. ]}

So impatient. That’s how you lose this game.

_{[ He takes his time leaning forward, reaching out. Instead of going for the board his fingers grazed along Jim’s leg. Calf, slowly slowly, up to his thigh and then back down to his knee, cutting across to the board to make his move. He shifted a pawn of his own, in equally prime position to be captured on the next move. ]}

[winscenario]

[ Jim's lips stretched wider, and his gaze dropped down to that hand on his leg. He caught his lower lip with his teeth, feeling his cheeks flush just a bit, while his knees shifted wider apart as if to encourage the touch. A little shameless, sure, but then when weren't they?

Despite the distraction, he didn't let Kirk catch him off-guard. And he knew better than to take that bait, so he didn't take the pawn, even though that was no doubt Kirk's intention. He wasn't nearly drunk enough to make the match this easy for him. ]

You know... I asked Victor something. And I'd like to hear your thoughts on it too.

[universal_charm]

<sub>[ It was very, very hard to resist coming around the chess board and merely sliding into his twin's lap. Or up between his legs. Very hard indeed. Whatever attraction he had for the other had long since stopped being odd to him - it simply was, and he accepted it, though god knew it was hard not to act sometimes. But no, his twin was going to be a married man, and he was in a committed relationship, and above all he would respect that.

He pursed his lips, sitting back and hooking his ankle with his twins' casually, considering his next move. ]</sub>

Oh? And what might that be? Some fun set up for the wedding night?

_{[ He grinned widely and waggled his brows playfully. ]}

[winscenario]

[ And Jim was definitely tipsy enough to go along with that, especially now that he knew Victor was open to the idea of including his twin in their alone time every so often. Still, this was their bachelor party, and maybe not the best moment for a make out session with some heavy petting with Kirk. ]

Not for the wedding night, no, but you're not too far off the mark.

[ He bit on his lips, watching Kirk as he studied the game. ]

But it does involve you.

[ He paused for effect, and to see what Kirk's reaction would be. ]

[stillgotmyleftarm]

[Bucky seeks him out during one of those breathers - and while he's clearly got his own glass of something in one hand, he's got a full glass of the same in the other, which is what he offers over as he says,] You throw a damn good reception, for such short notice.

[winscenario]

[ Jim's sort of just leaning sideways on one of the plushier couches, munching on some food while he watches everyone have some fun in the distance. He looks up when Bucky approaches, immediately smiling wide at him as he accepts the drink that's offered to him. ]

Bucky! You came. [ He dips his head, patting the spot next to him. ] Thanks. Given the short notice, I'm really glad so many people showed up.

[stillgotmyleftarm]

I try not to pass up a decent party, [Bucky says with a grin, and takes the spot next to Jim without further prompting.] Especially not one with a good reason behind it. I'm glad it worked out for you guys.

D'you feel any different, now that you're a married man?

[winscenario]

Me too. Really glad that we got a suitable planet for a party, even with the cryptids.

[ Or maybe especially with the cryptids, considering how fond Victor is of these sorts of things. This place is probably his definition of a perfect wedding and honeymoon destination. ]

Hmm... the same, I think? We were already committed before. It feels special, taking that vow with so many people witnessing it, but I love him the same, and I'm just as committed to him as I was before.

[stillgotmyleftarm]

Fortunately, I think the cryptids are pretty limited to the forest. Maybe don't go camping for your honeymoon, [Bucky chuckles, even if there's something a little tight in his voice. He had a really bad experience with a cryptid, okay. He'd rather the same kind of thing not happen to anyone else.

Still, he nods, and the smile gets a little more relaxed.] Honestly, I think that's probably how you're supposed to do it. It shouldn't change much, you know? So - that's a good sign.

You two gonna move in together? Or are you already sharing a bunk?

[Is this too personal? Oh well, it's out of his mouth now. He swears to god, he used to be tactful, once upon a time, Then again, that tact is mostly - old-fashionedly - reserved for women.]

[winscenario]

Oh, don't tell that to Victor, he'd get all kinds of ideas.

[ He laughs, but actually he is serious. Sounds like the kind of stuff Victor would love to do, and Jim would've been all too happy to oblige him. Well, maybe not for their honeymoon, he does have a special surprise set up for that.

The question gets an amused smile from him, and he shakes his head. ]

We've been living together for nearly a year now. We had a house and everything, back in Riverview. It's... a bit of a tight fit here by comparison, but yeah. We share a bunk. The two of us and our dog.