[open] Wuko Wedding

[arclightning]

Who: Mako, Wu, and you!
What: GETTING MARRIED
When: February 20th
Where: The beach, through the city, at the Raccoon Room in Cellar Door.

Content Warnings: An inordinate amount of fluff, potentially event happenings.

The Wedding

It's not a normal wedding. There's no officiant, they're not standing up in front of a bunch of people to declare their love: this is a Trench wedding, based on Mako and Wu's shared traditions, inventing some new ones.

The ceremony itself is a procession, from the beach to the Raccoon Room. It starts with just the two of them, at a flower arch on the beach, their hands clasped together, each in a gold suit with red and green accents on the collar and as piping down the front. They walk together along a flower strewn path, talking quietly with one another, sharing small, nervous smiles.

If you are close to the couple, you recieved a red envelope, delivered either by raccoon or small dragon, a few days before the wedding, inviting you to the ceremony. The small crowd gathers outside the Raccoon Room, where the threshold is decked out in red roses. The couple stands in the doorway, saying their vows, and pressing a blood-and-ash covered hand to the other's cheek.

While the ceremony is private, the reception isn't. Invites have gone out to basically the entire city, via Wu's post, so it's a pretty public event. Maybe you're coming because you saw that post. Maybe you're coming because you're involved somehow, maybe you just see a flower-and-light-filled party and decide to drop in. Everyone is welcome. After all, this is Trench, and everyone could be dead tomorrow, so why not celebrate something good while you have the chance? Come in, dance to music from different worlds, eat cake and noodles and dumplings, celebrate a little moment of happiness while you can. The party's going all night, and the couple making their solemn, slightly-bloody vows to each other are only the excuse for it.

The Party

Naturally, since this is Mako and Wu's wedding, it's at the Raccoon Room, decked out even more grandly than it was for its opening. Roses adorn every surface and drop from the ceiling in strings, perfuming the air. Scattered between them are red-and-gold lanterns, casting a dim, inviting light onto velvet hangings. Lining the walls are tables full of food and drinks. Everyone can't fit into this little venue, so Wu has also set up a draping tent outside, full of burning braziers of coal to keep the chill away. The doors are wide open to let the music from inside out: it's just the party, continued! Renfri can be found behind the bar, dishing up custom drinks.

The Music

Chicken Choice Judy, or Ryan Akagi and Min-Gi Park, make their Trench debut on the stage of the Raccoon Room, playing an eclectic mix of original music, 80s hits, current pop, and classical piano music. They begin with a slowed-down version of Lil Nas X's Montero, ease into an upbeat version of That's What I Want, and things take off from there. Maybe give them requests? They might play some of your favorite dance songs! This is a party for everyone, after all. A big space in front of the stage has been cleared for dancing, and the music will be going all night.

The Couple

After the more private ceremony (with only close friends and loved ones, for Mako's peace of mind) Mako and Wu are as available as any couple at their wedding, which is to say, not terribly. With new dark handprints from the ceremony on their faces—really, more on their necks, because Wu wouldn't stand for a giant handprint ruining his look—they can be found chatting with friends, huddled together whispering, or dancing together. They'll try to mingle as much as they can, but they're in pretty high demand tonight!

((ooc: Make top-levels to your hearts' content, mingle, have a good time! This is a Trench party and it's open to everyone! Wuko image credit)) © tessisamess

Comments

[royalfling]

Yeah? [ That was said so casually, Chuck! Wu sits up straighter with a smile blooming on his face ] Chuck, Chuck! Really? Oh, can I come? I love you both so much, I want to be there. The telepathic one?

[lefthemisphere]

I think so, yeah. I mean...we're practically married already, yeah? Might as well go on and make it all Trench official.

[ He grins, nudging at Wu's elbow. ]

It'll be small, I reckon. Real small. Ray's funny about crowds and attention sometimes.

[royalfling]

So is Mako. [ AND YOU BOTH WERE THERE NUDGE NUDGE ]

I suppose you two are, aren't you? [ Wu leans on the bar, smiling at Chuck with his drink swirling lazily in his other hand ]

Oh, that's so wonderful. You two really are a picture, you know? Both so tall and handsome.

[lefthemisphere]

Well I mean. Ray's hot. I'm a potato.

[ But he's a cute potato with dimples and a cocktail, so -- cheers? ]

[royalfling]

Chuck! [ Wu slaps him on the arm with no real force ] You are not! You're very handsome. A real stud. Look at you!

[ His eyes search around, and settle on the long mirror above the bar. He tugs on Chuck to get him to stand up on the barstool so he can look in the mirror. Maybe he doesn't come with Wu, but Wu is certainly getting up there, and it certainly isn't steady ]

Buddy, you're hot stuff! You're a big six, look at you!

[lefthemisphere]

Nah, I'm...not that--Wu, mate, Jesus--

[ Chuck looks mildly horrified at Wu getting up there, and he is not climbing up in favor of making sure his friend doesn't fall and smash his head in. ]

A big six? [ like on a scale of ten here, cause that isn't comforting Wu ]

[royalfling]

Big six! [ Wu pokes him in the stomach. Six pack, get it? He laughs and slings an arm around Chuck's shoulder, looking at the pair of them in the mirror ]

Look at you! Handsome man. You're a real catch! And you got one of the hottest guys in Trench already, and you're going to marry him! Don't get yourself down, buddy.

[lefthemisphere]

[ Ah, yes -- that makes more sense. ]

I'm somethin', alright. But yeah, reckon you're right. I did nail one of the hottest blokes in Trench.

[ he preens a little cause yeah, he knows. Raleigh's a hell of a catch. ]

[royalfling]

Yeah you did!

[ Wu punches up into the air, then almost slips off the bar, grabbing onto Chuck to catch his balance ]

Oh, boy, unsteady there. And you're, you're marrying him! One of the hottest guys! Look at us. Who would've thought it?

[lefthemisphere]

[ sjkdlfh jesus christ, Wu. Chuck grips him close, a little wild eyed though he's barking a short laugh. ]

Damn sure not me. [ back home, ha. hell no. no shot in HELL. ]

We should get down. Get drinks, yeah? Really celebrate life.

[royalfling]

Yes. Yes! Celebrate. Celebrate together, my good man!

[ Holding on tight! Gripping your arm! Pat pat on your chest, yes, good.
Maybe you don't think you're hot, Chuck, but Wu does. A handsome man, whose body he's going to use to lower himself back down to the bar stool. ]

More drinks!

[lefthemisphere]

[ Yes, there we go. Down boy, before you fall and Chuck is in deep shit with your new husband. ]

Hell yeah, love. More drinks! You deserve it.

[ There ya go, steady on two feet. ish. ]

[royalfling]

Drinks, drinks!

[ Wu leans on Chuck with a bright laugh ]

More drinks, then dancing! You should dance with Raleigh, Chuck! You should, should dance with him!

[lefthemisphere]

[ smiiiirk ]

Oh, I dunno. He's a great solo dancer. You oughtta tell the band to put the chicken dance on and call Raleigh out. He's amazin' at it.

[ he points to Raleigh, who's shitfaced, dancing at the bar. ]

See? Loves it.

[royalfling]

Chicken dance..? [ Wait does Chuck know some special dance from Chicken Choice Judy?!

But Wu follows Chuck's pointing and laughs a surprised laugh ] Oh, boy! I don't think I've ever seen him like that before. Wait, so he's terrible in a pair? I don't believe it! Chuck, you should dance with him.

[ He pushes at your shoulder now, Chuck. Go dance with your boy! ]

[lefthemisphere]

You know, I think I've only seen him like that on the news, back home. Back when he and his brother were Stacker's golden boys, they were a hot topic.

[ He remembers news announcers talking over videos of the boys out at a bar, THE GOLDEN DUO SPOTTED IN LIMA'S HOTTEST NIGHTCLUB--

Ahh, weren't those the days, when everyone thought they'd win, and they couldn't lose. ]

I think I will. I'm the better dancer, after all.