The Marriage of Rick Pereg & Terri Nutkins

[Dusan]

Juno gave a polite inclination of her head when Alice arrived. It was a total mystery to the Fairest why her Court's sovereign had been absent from the recent social gatherings and Nightfall had been solitary in his attendance, but for now it was one that needed to be put aside and studied later. It was Terri and Rick's day after all.

Even more surprising was that Doctor Jack had arrived with a guest in tow; it looked as though the Good Doctor was investing some time in exploring the social side of Desire. The Manticoress offered a gracious smile to the new arrival and her escort -- it seemed as though the Fairest tribe was in bloom if the new faces she had observed at the bachelorette party was of any indication -- and her tail curled as she acknowledged the fact that a fellow Courtier was indeed indulging himself as any good Spring should.

[Alice White]

Alice nodded at Rick's reply. If she had some time before things kicked off she figured it would be best to try and find Terri and see where they stood.

The Spring Queen departed where she stood near Rick and went to make a quick search for Terri. She only hoped that she didn't spoil the woman's day anymore than she already. She gave nightfall a glance and a small smile and it was the type of smile that was both greeting to him and at the same time one that said she didn't expect this to go well. Then as she passed Juno she gave her fellow courtier a nod in return.

[Forn Clakes]

As the minutes seemed to drag on, several more people began to arrive and find their seats. The first, however, had never been seen in the freehold before. A young Asian woman in a navy dress who held herself with some amount of dignity despite the hypnotic sway of her hair, which seemed to have a life of her own. In her hands, she deftly carried a small violin case and spotting Rick, she headed over to introduce herself. "Good day, Mr. Pereg, my name's Jessica. I met Terri during her visit to San Francisco," Jessica said, pushing a stray hair behind her ear, before continuing. "She asked me to play as she came down the aisle. Where should I sit?"

Jessica, Darkling, Nightsinger

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Big Swilla arrived in a tux that seemed to have been made specifically for his shape, and he seemed to hate wearing it. Standing next to him was Duncan, the snowskin fitness instructor of the Four Seasons, who was apparently finding the Beast's comfort, or lack off, quite amusing. "Dude, you look good, trust me," Duncan said, smirking. "I'm sure Katrin will love it."

Swilla glared down at the Elemental with apparent hate. "Real funny. If we weren't in public, I'd drag your ass through the rose bushes and bury ya there." Duncan just laughed as Mrs Rosemary stepped between the pair. "Now, now, boys. None of that." She really wasn't paying much attention, however. Instead, the Ogre was looking at Alice, who had made an appearance.

Gianna arrived next, Mask covering her fae attributes as always closely followed by Bettony Rue, Emma and Moira. Finally, the crane merchant, Xian He, arrived garbed in a long coat of emerald green and carrying a gift under his arm that seemed to twist at peculiar angles. He glanced around at the rose garden smiling, which seemed to falter slightly as he saw the gathering around Rick. Moving aside, Xian He took a seat near the back.

[Nightfall]

Nightfall watched as new arrivals filtered in, but only had eyes for one. Emotions mixed and swirled, and he could feel his pulse quicken as sounds filtered out. His first reaction surprised himself, the urge to ask What's wrong? at the sight of the canted fox ears and drooping tail.

But he didn't.

Once, she'd chosen Enzo over him. Then, she'd chosen not him. And everyone knew.

As Alice looked at him, he turned away, back to Rick.

"Is it me, or did we skip rehearsal?"

[Jag]

What appeared to be a homeless man wondered into the scene, looking slightly lost. He looked to be somewhere between his mid 50s and 60s and he walked in a very strange way; giving the appearance that his entire body was double-jointed. He looked around at the others gathered there, scanning the crowd carefully. Even though he wasn't much of a partygoer, he knew he was in the right place. However, he wasn't sure of what to do now. So many years with very limited social interaction made the situation worse for him. He wasn't used to such large gatherings, and he didn't know anyone here. But at least he knew one thing...the folks here were like him.

Not sure of what his next move would be, the darkling walked over to a chair in the back row and sat down as he observed the other guests interact with one another.

[Dusan]

"It's not good luck for the groom to see the bride in her dress before the wedding."

Nightfall's quick side pass into a conversation with Rick told Juno more than what she needed to know. The Manticoress hoped that her offhand comment would help distract from what was an odd at the very least situation.

Scratching thoughtfully at her goatee, Juno decided that perhaps it was one of those situations where the Spring Court needed to pull together and show support for one of their own. With a polite inclination of her head to Rick and the others, Juno followed Alice. She wasn't a member of the bridal party, but she could make a courteous check as to her Sovereign's welfare.

"Uhm. Queen Alice. I do not mean to bother you if you wish to be alone, but are you well, can I get you something to drink?"

[Lesingnon]

"Ahh...knew we forgot something." He supposed that's what happened when the Bride could get a bit scatterbrained at time due to Kith shortcomings...and the Groom knew almost nothing of planning weddings. the various other undertones and implications of the statement just seem to sail right over his head. Hey, even when he wasn't distracted and somewhat flustered....

Then he spins around to face Jessica, eyes darting over all the assembled chairs as he reviews the seating chart in his head. That much, at least, he could remember. "Umm...there." He indicates the seat near the front of the aisle as he speaks. Then he nods in response to Juno, somehow seeming to have missed that she'd walked off to talk to Alice. "Yeah, so I've heard." And going through a Durance had a way of making you pay attention to superstitions.

He gives his collar another tug...the Autumn Coronation hadn't been half so nerve-wracking.

[Degnar]

Degnar watched as the individual with goggles for eyes entered the scene and took a seat nearby. He's got a similar approach to mine, he thought to himself. He met the stranger's gaze and nodded back at him. He could feel a certain bond between them; perhaps it was the man's cold demeanor, which was similar to his. However, he did not dare to approach him. So many years spent underground had not been kind to his ability to handle himself in this type of social events. He couldn't even remember the last time he attended something of the sort; but then again, he couldn't remember much of anything from his previous life.

He sat there and watched the crowd, observing them carefully and taking mental notes of what was happening.

[Al-Adin]

Al-Adin laughs heartily at Nightfall's joke and Rick's riposte.
"This is going to be so much fun!" He pats Rick on the back, and goes to calm down some of the new arrivals. And sees someone who he missed for a while.
"Juno!" Al-Adin glomps onto the maticoress, grinning his mad grin.
"Oh! And Alice! Your both here!"