The Wedding - Afterparty

[Gerrit]

Gerrit would have been content with just standing or sitting somewhere, waiting for this party to be over. He wasn't in the mood for festivities, but politeness degreed that when two of the Freehold's monarchs get married you better show up. He was watching John and Cassandra - would they slip up today? He didn't want that to happen, not really. If anything, the two of them could be a perfect little cautionary tale about why the Ice Laws existed. 'If you stick to our rules your relationship will last and grant you eternal happiness.' Gerrit's hands found each other, nervous fingers picking at the wounds and scabs.

Then Liam approached him, patted him on the shoulder and sent a wave of pain down the bruised Stonebone's back. He almost snapped at the Spring, but caught himself just in time. Instead he put on a polite smile - there was no denying that it probably looked just as melancholic as it looked happy, but weddings could do that to people. "Hello Liam. It's going well, how are you?"

Then Worm joined them - which was.. fine? There was a different sort of connection between them and although it was a strange one, at least he could place the Goblin somewhat accurately. "Hello Colonel Worm. Uh, that depends?" Did it depend? He wasn't up for any kind of fun, really. Plus, considering how suspicious he was acting, the Wizened probably wasn't up for any good. "What do you have in mind?"

[Rhodes]

Rhodes looked around. People were mingling, enjoying themselves... Even John seemed to be relaxing with Cassandra. And here he was with Seraphina - his wife- in his arms.

He nodded at the Winter King's offer, chosing to live in the moment. "I'll deal with that should that day come," she chuckles to the Spring Queen.

Eyebrows twiched upwards. "Champagne? Allow me, my darling wife." He smiled. Something about saying that warmed his heart. Heading to the table he returned with a pair of flutes for Sera and himself.

He looked around at the Gathered people, handed Sera her drink and tapped the flute with his fork, the sound ringing through the air. "Good evening everyone," he announced. "I.... We... would just like to thank you all for coming and sharing this day with us. Please, carry on enjoying yourself with the food, the celebrations.... Enjoy the night."

Taking Sera's hand he slowly lead her over to one of the tables so they could sit together and watch the day draw in.

The whole day ahd been perfect.

There's a few days left still so feel free to post. Just wanted to add that in there and thank all the people that have been a part of this!

[Colonel Worm]

And then Rhodes gets up there and does his thing. It's heart-warming. And a reminder: this is not Worm's party. Sure, he can do what he wants. That's not in question. But what if Gerrit should take exception to his offer? No need to cause a stir when everyone is celebrating a wonderful union.

For once, the Colonel decides not to go 100% balls to the wall.

"You know, actually," Worm replies to Gerrit, "Rain check on the fun, big guy. Let's get together another time. I'll give you a call. Promise." The Ogre is offered a pat on the back and a wink before the Goblin skips off to the bathroom on his lonesome.

Time to ride the rails, even if it's all by himself.

Sorry for the double post, just realized there wouldn't be any time to play out Worm's proposed adventure with Gerrit. Wanted to wrap that up before the thread closes.

[Gerrit]

The ding-ding-ding announcing Rhodes' speech demanded Gerrit's attention. He didn't know if he could stomach a lengthy regurgitation of the Monarchs' love for each other, but fortunately Rhodes kept it short for once. Yes, this has been a perfect special day that would live in the Freehold's memory for a long time. Gerrit for one was certain that this ceremony, the way the Fairests looked at each other, the sheer unfairness of it all would pop up in his thoughts every now and then.

2 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2021-09-16 06:54:10	Gerrit rolls 5 to fake enthusiasm (Man 2 + Subter 2 + Mantle 1) (10 Again)	4, 7, 10, 3, 10, 6, 2	2 successes

Slowly, painfully a smile showed up on the Ogre's face. Appearances had to be kept up, egos had to be stroked. Once he felt comfortable with this thought, Gerrit even started clapping and bellowed out a raspy "To Sera and Rhodes!" What do you know? It sounded pretty convincing.

And what else? He might as well just go with Worm, see if his definition of 'fun' beat the alternative - but then the Wizened changed his mind. Figures. "Sure, no problem." There was some fake bravado of earlier in him, so barely a trace of betrayal was found in the Onyx' voice. The pat on the back was answered with a fist bump on the Goblin's shoulder. Yes, maybe Gerrit put a little bit more force behind it than necessary - but CW was a Summer, they liked it that way.

This party is almost over. You can do 'enjoying yourself' for a few more hours.
He had endured worse in his life, after all.

Thanks for the scene - congratulations you guys!

[Circe]

"Very well then, my marvelously mischievous monkey. Let us mambo," Circe nods to the dance floor and proceeds to go to get down and bogey with the Spring.

Though it was interrupted by having to share in Gerrit's toast to the married couple. That was more important then revelry. Circe would ensure everyone knew it too.

You are most welcome. And great thanks 4 hosting such a thread. Glad I didn't have to have Circe break out in the plagiarized wedding speech, LOL.