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(mostly open) oh this love would kill me

Who: Ange, Ruby, and you!
What: Ruby and Ange's wedding, and all their CR is invited!
When: Late October
Where: The rebuilt Clockhouse

Content Warnings: Semi-irresponsible weapon usage.

Sometime around the beginning of October invitations would have started to be sent out to the various people in Trench Ange and Ruby know - announcing the two girls' wedding at the end of the month.

When the day itself comes, people will find the location - the newly rebuilt Clockhouse, which some of the invitees may have helped rebuild in the first place - tastefully decorated. Some of the house's stranger features have been covered up by decorations in red and gold, mostly taking on the shapes of roses and butterflies all over the place.

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[ Maybe you arrive extremely early, just to be on time - or maybe you arrive just in time for the actual ceremony to start.

Either way, there's enough to amuse yourself with until it's time to watch the ceremony. There are, after all, enough other people to mingle with. There's already some light food and drinks that have been set out as well, in case you truly need something to make it through the ceremony.

Or maybe you're just curious about some of the.. decor. Not the wedding decorations, mind you, but it's easy to spot something looking a little odd in the Clockhouse. Is that doorknob really shaped like a butt? Who put that awful colour on one of the walls? Why are the stairs down to the basement so creepy?

Or you can always look for either Ange or Ruby, of course! Surely they're around and nervous or excited for this entire thing. .. surely they're somewhere, anyway. Does this house seem like a maze to you?

All arrival mingle toplevels can go here! ]

[ Of course there's even more fun to be had after the entire ceremony is over. Not only are there even more food and drinks to enjoy, but there's tons of other activities!

For example, there's a.. photobooth? Yes, a regular photobooth you can snap cute pictures in with your friends. It's actually functioning. (Don't let Ange know it's here.)

Or if you want something even a little bit more active than that, there's an axe throwing activity set up. With actual axes. Thankfully they're not meant to be thrown at any living being. Instead a bunch of training dummies have been set up, dressed up to look like.. is that Mother Mercy?

Huh.

For those who enjoy something a little more lowkey, there's also an area set up in a slightly more quiet corner where one can sit down and just enjoy some calming tea. There's also a selection of books to enjoy alongside them! Because surely no one wants to actually talk at a party, right. Please. Just don't mind the occasional stray axe that may land over in this area from the other activity.

Feel free to make your own after party mingle toplevels here! ]

Edited 2022-10-09 19:41 (UTC)

[ Of course there's also the opportunity to leave a message for the couple. If you want to leave a written message, there's a book put out for that.

But for those who prefer giving a speech, there's a little stage set up for it! Have at it! ]

[ Ange can actually be found, though you'll have to look through the house to find her. The bride isn't going to mingle pre-ceremony, after all.. and especially not when this bride is very, very anti-social.

And also very much freaking out. If you look around, you may find Ange in her room, staring into a mirror, looking very much like she's trying to take deep breaths and not flip out about having to show up in front of a whole lot of people for one of the most important moments in her life in like, maybe half an hour. At least she's already wearing her wedding dress, and her hair is nicely done up, but the nerves - those are very real.

To a point where they actually show up on her face as she looks over at whoever just entered. ]

Ah.. Sorry. Were you looking for me..?

[ Look. Does Ange like parties? Not necessarily.

But it's not like she's going to ditch the after party of her own wedding. She's not that bad. Mostly.

Though it's the easiest to find Ange over in the more quiet corner. Of course she's the one who thought up the quiet tea party corner. Ange knew she'd need it in the middle of all the chaos. It's not easy to sit down with her poofy wedding dress, but you know what? She's making it work. Somehow. Don't ask how these physics work.

The most notable thing about the girl though may be the fact that she's looking entirely unbothered for once. Sure, she's at a party, and sure, part of said party may be ridiculous, but she just married the girl of her dreams.

It may be why she doesn't even blink as, while you approach her, an axe flies over, knocking one of the teacups straight off the table. Ange just glances at you, waving off the entire thing with one hand. ]

It happens. Come sit down.

[ Well, he'd heard about her being engaged and everything, and he'd been invited, so of course he's in his suit jacket, shirt, and tie, all squeaky clean. This still feels a little surreal. Just a bit. Seeing his little sister getting married - that's just weird, right? He stares at her for a moment and he blinks, suddenly feeling his eyes start to water and he tries to hold back the tears. It's really hitting him that she's... older and grown up and he missed a whole swathe of her life, but at least he gets to be here for her right now. And she just looks... radiant... in her dress.

He tries to clear his throat. Come on Battler, get it together. ]

A-Ange - you look incredible, you know that? Just wanted to say... good luck. Break a leg.

[ He's not going to cry, he's not going to cry, he's not going to cry. ]

[There was something conspiring against Ruby at this wedding and she wasn't going to let it win. The monthly change in blood effects had left her feeling lethargic and tired, but she wasn't going to let that spoil the mood.

It's just about her time to walk down the aisle and she sort of weakly wiggles and worms her way along the edge of the chair she's sitting in until she falls face first on the ground. She gives a little grunt and adjusts herself so that her hands are planted firmly on the ground and starts to work at doing push ups. Ever so slowly she feels the blood in her start to pump up and the energy return to her body.]

You're the best, around.

No one's ever going to keep you down.

[A few seconds later and she's on her feet. Her Uncle Qrow is there and she's taken his arm. She is now walking down that aisle with a determined yet friendly face as she passes by friends and loved ones to the spot where she'll wait for Ange to arrive.

...And breaking from tradition. She will drop down to the ground and keep doing push ups to keep herself alive until that happens.]

Edited 2022-10-09 20:27 (UTC)

It's a lively party, that's for certain.

[ Beatrice says it with mirth, her eyes sparkling with not quite restrained mischief as she takes up her own teacup and sinks down to sit across from Ange. She's resplendent in a dress in her usual style, her hair done up and corsage perched amongst her hair. Of course, she can't outshine the bride (Battler told her that) and she thinks it might be impossible to do that, even if she tried. Ange looks so calm and radiant and happy.

Part of her wishes that it hadn't had to be the way it had been, because Ange deserved this without traveling to other fragments. But what was done was done. There was no use regretting. ]

You look lovely, Mrs Ushiromiya-Rose. My sincerest congratulations.

[ A glint of mischievous glee touches her eyes and there's a laugh. A very faint cackle, but nothing too big, she promises. ]

Kihihi! I always did want a little sister~.

[There are three wolves inside of Ruby during the reception all vying for control and dominance over her. There is the one wolf heavily influenced by the blood effects of the month. Which means Ruby can be found collapsed on the ground or just hanging off of just about anything doing her absolute best to stay awake. She'll give a little thumbs up to anyone who approaches.

The second is the one that thrives on chaos and energy. She is the one who insisted on having axe throwing at the wedding and she is all about hurling those things at the Mother Mercy shaped targets set up.]

YEAH! TAKE THAT!

[She looks to nearest person and points to an axe.]

Come on! It's tons of fun, I promise!

[And third is sort of the middle ground of the two. She's pleasantly happy and sort of taking a chance to mingle or dance where she can. She's got a goofy grin on her face and it looks like she's a little start struck or can't believe it's finally happened. Probably the easiest Ruby to approach in the evening.]

[If there's one thing Ruby has going for her this month it's that she is not dealing with any butteflies in her stomach about this. (YET.)

Mostly because she's been afflicted hard by the drowsiness in her cold blood. She's mostly got herself seated in a chair party way through the house with directions toward the ceremony itself. She's doing her best to stay awake but it's easy to catch her dozed off and snoring loudly.

...Someone might need to wake her up? Or draw something on her face. There are a handful of markers and pen's nearby for the guest book.]

[Scorpia was enjoying the mingling before the ceremony, but there's one thing that was missing. Or rather, one person! She knows Ange can be withdrawn sometimes, especially when it comes to social events like this, but she just has to see her friend before the big wedding and make sure everything's okay! She's Awake enough for the moment to manage that.

So Ange will hear someone lumbering around outside for a while, gradually getting closer, asking some others where the bride is and then clarifying which bride she is looking for. Eventually Scorpia comes through the door, in a moment of awe as she looks at Ange. She answers her question with a nod.]

Wow, you... you look so great, Ange! You are ready for this...! [She does sound a little hesitant as she says that, only because Ange's expression almost looks like it's saying otherwise.]

[Scorpia does get up to give a speech, despite being afflicted with an overwhelming sense of fatigue. She fights her best against it to speak passionately about Ange and Ruby, the history of her friendships with them and her admiration for their love! But she still nods off every now and then in the middle of some sentences, and some of her words are slurred.]

...And that's why I'm so happy to wit... to witnesss.... this great union. Ruby and Ange... A-Ange and Ruby.... Anby... or Rugie... whatever you know them as... they're married, and... it's good.

[With that, she passes out on stage and has to be carried back to a seat. She was hoping to sing for them too! She'll just have to give them an "I.O.U." to sing for the couple at some later date!]

[Scorpia is here! Physically, at least, and emotionally. But mentally, it's kinda back and forth. Because much like one of the brides, she's afflicted with nonstop fatigue. So she'll be a bit sluggish with her movements and may straight-up pass out on times.

Despite that, she'll try to enjoy the festivities. She'll take part in the axe throwing - but be careful not to stand too close to her! Her sleepiness may also cause an axe to go horribly off-course. Or one can join her by the calming tea for some light conversation, where she will definitely be passing out! Still, when she's feeling more awake, she'll encourage anyone she knows or doesn't know to join her in the photobooth!]

[ No speeches from Ford, but he does leave a message in the guest book. ]

To Mrs. Rose-Ushiromiya and Mrs. Ushiromiya-Rose,

Mazel Tov! I'm thrilled for both of you, and happy you chose to invite me to such an important day. I'm wishing you both an abundance of happiness in the future. If there's ever anything you need—either of you—don't hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,
Stanford Pines

[ In addition, on the gift table is small wooden box with a tag that reads from Ford. Inside are two pendants and a second note. One of the pendants is a rose carved from raw ruby and framed by four golden leaves. The other is a butterfly formed from delicate gold wire, with a small ruby set into either of its wings.

The note in the box reads: ]

I'm sure I've already said it out loud, but just in case: congratulations!

These pendants are a pair of homing devices. Focus on one and it'll start to glow, brighter when you're facing the right direction and dimmer when you're facing away.

Ange: I made sure the rose wouldn't interact with any form of Darkblood magic, so it shouldn't interfere with any of your spellcraft.

Ruby: I enchanted the butterfly to be especially resistant to heat and cold, so your Aura won't damage it.

[Scorpia manages to get herself awake enough for some mingling. And she's happy to see that Ruby looks relatively awake too! She approaches her with a smile as she lets the excitement power her.]

Ruby! You- you're married!! Congratulations! [And she comes in for a powerful hug!]

[It's Break, incidentally, looking decidedly impish as he all but swirls into the room and leans against the door once it's shut behind him. Stomping feet storm by in the hallway outside, and Break -- who has been harassing the caterers -- waits until the sound recedes entirely before he speaks.]

Mm. We'll be on our way soon, you know? So, I thought it was high time I disappeared from the throng.

[Definitely because he needed to escape the caterers and not because he assumed, correctly, that Ange might need a solid half hour of steadying herself before she's ready for their important walk. He himself has cleaned up pretty for the occasion, his own hair grown long again and pinned up with a single golden butterfly idly swishing its wings in it, and for once he looks every bit like the properly trained servant of an aristocratic household that he is. But no one's going to notice him on her arm at all with Ange in that dress, which is exactly how it should be, and he can't help but beam at her a little as he lingers by the door.

His heart hasn't been so full in such a long time. Since he saw Oz and the others off to the past, probably.]

[Hahahahaha what.]

...is this a Remnant tradition, or just you?

[Why even hang out with the Remnant people if you aren't going to relentlessly drag them at every opportunity about their gleeful tastes in weapons and violence? Still, he has a sneaking suspicion throwing axes at your wedding reception is probably just Ruby at her Rubiest. Break almost lost it completely when he and Ange emerged from the wings earlier and saw her doing push-ups at the altar and quite frankly it's probably the reason he didn't just quietly weep the whole way down.]

[Those who have come to know Break as a somewhat scruffy gothic gremlin menace during this past year in Trench might be a little surprised to find him dressed up properly with his hair pinned just so and, more importantly, carrying himself like a proper aristocrat. He's been afflicted with darkblood aches and pains all month, but whatever he's feeling now isn't stopping him from gliding with easy smoothness through the crowd and chatting amiably with whoever is nearby. Turns out he wasn't kidding all those times he's mentioned that in his previous life he was a servant of one of the greatest noble houses in the country -- he knows how to present himself at a fancy party, and he's more or less behaving himself for Ange's sake. She chose him to walk her down the aisle, so today Break represents her, much the same way his existence was once a reflection of Rainsworth.

Predictably he can most often be found lurking around the snacks or, subsequently, settled in at one of the small tables scattered around with a cup of tea and a plate piled high with macarons. At some point someone outs him as someone who theoretically understands ballroom dancing. He'll allow himself to be pulled onto the floor for such with a warning that he'll absolutely step on his partners because he's terrible -- but he does know the steps perfectly well even if he can't fall into rhythm with others for crap, and can also be persuaded to teach anyone who'd like to learn off in a corner somewhere. Given that he's close with the brides, he'll be present for the whole reception and stick around to help with the tidying up after, loosened up into his usual carelessness.

But, Break is an introvert at his core, and he gets through the party by being strategic about finding moments to slink away and recharge. If he's not feeling adverse to company entirely, though, he lingers in the quiet corner with the books and the tea. Even with a book on his lap, however, he never actually gets around to reading anything. Instead the facade falls somewhat, and he stares over his cup at the shelves without really seeing them. It's the sort of day where everything he's lost and everything he's gained feel equally heavy -- when the experience of trying not to weep openly as The Nieces get married has his heart giddy, but at the same time, only emphasizes the void of knowing he'll never be there for Sharon Rainsworth's.]

[ Beatrice is not one who tends to keep to quiet spots or stay out of the way. However, she does like to bother those who do and Break is one of those on her list to be bothered--the extended network of people she has now identified as 'hers' thanks to the connection to Ange and by extension, the Ushiromiya family. She settles down into a seat across from him and takes a sip from her own cup of tea--a witch does love her tea, even though she's had more than her fair share of wine as well. ]

Mister Break. It was such a lovely ceremony. And you played your part to perfection, I must say.

[ Beatrice takes her chance to speak to Ruby again when the bride is mingling with her guests. She appears in a resplendent dress, a golden fan in one hand which she coquettishly fans herself with as she smiles at Ruby. ]

Welcome to the family, Mrs Rose-Ushiromiya. I wish you nothing but happiness, bearing such a name.

[ Though it has historically been a rather ill-fated one, all things considered. ]

Yeah?

[What, is it like, not normal to just walk into the back and look for one of the brides pre-ceremony? Why would it not be normal! Michael's pretty sure this is a regular thing to do - he came here to see her, after all!]

Oh, this is great! Love the shape!

[ Beatrice is technically not invited, but she's tagged along as Battler's +1 anyway. She kept to herself for the ceremony, demurely lingering at the back of the the crowd and leaving Battler to his place of honor with the family and friends of the two. She had, after all, promised not to make a nuisance of herself.

That seems not to apply during the afterparty. She can be found mingling with the other guests, her shrill and distinctive cackle ringing out as she enjoys a joke or finds some anecdote particularly amusing. She avoids the axe throwing, if only because being near Ange with a weapon is likely to be asking for trouble.

She is a Witch, so of course she loves tea! Later on once she's had her fill of wine, she can be found sitting in the quiet corner, sipping on a cup of tea and perusing the books. ]

[Michael's having a great time at the afterparty! It's completely unlike the reception that Vira-Lorr and Minako had - he hadn't really realized there was so much variety in wedding activities? But that makes sense, he guesses.

He spends a lot of time at the axe throwing station. The dummies get a bit of an odd look. He wasn't Mother Superior's biggest fan back in Deerington, but he's also never been one to hold a grudge, and that was a while ago. He doesn't really think about Mother Mercy at all, to be quite honest.

But he also doesn't care about this enough to not nail a bunch of training dummies with axes! His aim is very good; he's pretty much aiming for the face area, and that's what he hits!]

Boy, haven't done this with axes in a while!

[Don't worry about it!

He's also liable to drag anyone he knows over to the phonebooth.]

Come on! Let's take a picture!

Lady Beatrice; it's kind of you to say.

[His smile is back on immediately, though it's less overtly fake than it usually is when Break is masking. Truthfully, he's not unhappy to see Beatrice here. One of the first things he ever learned about Ange was that her brother ran off with someone awful, something she blurted at him in a fit of pique the very second time they met, long before Sayo and the others began to trickle into Trench and he learned the full truth.

That said "someone awful" is here for such an important day and nobody's getting murdered over it gives him solid hope that all the upheaval of this past summer has, for all that it hurt her, given Ange the feelings she needs to start moving forward for real. You don't ever truly get over that level of loss and violation, of course. But you can learn to carry it with you, rather than remaining trapped and bound by it.]

All credit goes to my ladies of the noble Rainsworth House. They're the ones who trained a simple swordsman in how to survive a society gathering.

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ARRIVAL

CEREMONY (for ange & ruby)

AFTER PARTY

MESSAGES / SPEECHES

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Ruby | OTA

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Scorpia | OTA

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Xerxes Break | OTA

Quiet Corner

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Beatrice (ota)

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