RP:Emilia & Irenic Le’Teir
Summary: Irenic have a small ceremony to bond their lives together officially. 12.21
Snazzy Swine Acres
Among the breathtaking rolling plains of Venturil is the location of an impressive farm belonging to the Older-Leteir family complete with a sizable farmhouse for all their children, a barn for their lovely animals, a gazebo for parties, a guest house for visitors and a ring of fire for late night hangouts made perfect with s’mores. Other than acres upon acres of crops, this farm is a little unique for the simple fact that the pigs are usually dressed in different colored tutus, the cows have long hair braided with flowers or flower crowns and chickens have tiny toy arms dangling off of them. It’s obvious that this family has a fun and free time on their farm while loving all of their animals. The inviting home opens up on the first story with a flowing open floor plan between the kitchen, dining room and family room which gives a sense of freedom coupled with the partial cathedral ceilings that have skylights pouring refreshing light into the space. One of the best features, according to the girl of Emilia’s triplets, would be the study turned into a small library with an added sunroom where you will more than likely find Lynn and Irenic reading away in comfortable silence. Anyone might feel relaxed and right at home here, but more so once they exit any of the four doors to the outside, they find themselves on a cozy wrap-around covered porch where you can see for miles and easily watch the sunrise or sunset in one of the many comfortable wicker pieces of furniture. This family certainly carved out a little slice of paradise, that’s for sure.
In the dead of a Venturil winter, there is a thin blanket of snow covering the farmland belonging to the Leteir family and all of the farm animals are tucked away in their cozy barn for the day because Emilia and Irenic are getting married! The gazebo is cleared away and decorated in a plethora of bold colors, some of the fabrics have bold gold prints on them which all contrast beautifully against the snowy white of the landscape. The officiate is sitting along the railing to one side of the gazebo and their seat is a large comfy pillow which is also a bold color, matter of fact there are a few more pillows around her while two are set before her for the bride a group to sit. Liam and Leo are dressed in formal kurtas (one in a bright blue and the other in a lime green), diligently ushering the small group of attendees to the chairs under the gazebo which are near magical heating lamps radiating a comfortable warmth in the cold day, but there are none placed too close to where Emilia will be sitting. Lynn is dressed in a formal black saree while keeping the avian twins company while trying to keep the bold colored shawls around them for warmth, but the eleven month old babies and their fluffy stark white wings keep wiggling around too much! Every once in a while they will giggle uncontrollably while looking up at their beautiful older sister because she must have telepathically told them a joke only babies will get. Serene music is played on a harp while the intimate gathering is filing in, finding their seats and catching up with each other.
Zahrani is dressed in a formal tunic the color of a golden yellow complimenting her dark complexion, carrying a gift from both herself and Brennia and setting it at the designated table for gifts. Unfortunately the bard couldn't make it because of health reasons, but she made sure to pick out the perfect gift for the couple. The feline curses herself for not keeping to her fur covered form in this weather, but at least there are magical warming lamps and she settles in on a seat nearest one of those. All of the bold colors of pillows, rugs, chairs and drapes reminds her of the collective which causes a warm smile to shape her lips.
Lita has a distant friendship with Emilia, it's been so many years since she's seen the one but they'd been fairly close once, a lifetime ago it seems like. So much has changed since then. When she'd heard of the woman's wedding though, she knew she had to at least come to see a brilliant smile on the woman's face. If anyone deserved a life full of love and joy and excitement, it was Emilia. She'd even met the groom once, though the memory is hazy, he'll be recognized. She'd opted for a simple dark blue dress with long sleeves and thigh high suede heeled boots to match. Because you were supposed to wear shoes to weddings, weren't you? Raven curls are tied into a braid over her left shoulder and she mostly keeps to herself as she's ushered into a seat near the back, by request.
Irenic is pacing in the boys' room since the room he shares with his soon to be wife is reserved for Emilia to get ready. He isn't entirely nervous, but the last time he did this, it didn't exactly go well for him. With a sigh, he straightens the formal kurta he has on and finds peace in the muted blue color with gold accents as he reminds himself, "no… this is different. This is my best friend and the beautiful mother of my children," with the clearing of his throat he remembers with a smile, "she is my twin flame." His light brown hair has grown some and he smooths it down a little more before heading down the hall, but not without placing his hand on their shut bedroom door first, knowing Emilia is getting ready within and watching people arrive. "Lookin' good, Irenic!" Liam's voice is a surprise and he jumps somewhat at the unexpected presence, but there is a fast grin when he sees Liam holding Enzo, "what are you heartbreakers up to?" While walking the rest of the way down the hall, he puts his arm around Liam who is wearing the wrong color and before he can ask 'you -are- Liam, right?' The teen is smirking, "you know, just showing him all the cute ladies to wink at. C'mon Enzo, show dad," and on queue, the baby boy winks both of his ice blue eyes at their dad and Irenic guffaws with his hand over chest. "You're a bad influence, son," he jokingly mentions as they find their way outside and begin walking along the path protected by a colorful runner rug. Irenic checks his pocket for Emilia's ring and panics, but Leo is right next to him when he gets within the gazebo with a grin on his face while holding the ring out, "I didn't want you to lose it, dad." A chuckle is given to Leo with the shaking of his head while accepting the ring and giving the teen a light appreciative squeeze to his shoulder, "my boy." He waves to those he knows in the chairs before taking one of the big pillows, facing the other one, and then he greets the officiant while impatiently waiting for Emilia to grace them with her beauty. Leo, Lynn and Liam take their seats on the chairs with Enzo still in Liams care and Ella sitting with Lynn, but Enzo keeps peeking over Liam's shoulder with his big baby blue eyes trying to 'wink' at Penelope while fluttering his little fluffy wings. Liam is distracted by the cute pale woman with dark hair and dark eyes he is sitting next to that happens to be Lita. He grins and shakes his head at his little brother's antics while trying to seem older, he grumbles out, "kids."
Emilia stood in the room she shared with her soon-to-be husband staring at herself in the floor length mirror. The petite frosty woman with the help of Edith had slipped into her wedding gown. The under layer of the skirt was a deep midnight blue flowing loosely around her legs and showing through the waist high slit in the over layer of fabric. The top layer of the dress fit snugly over her torso before flowing freely from the waist down in shimmering color from the deepest teal at her shoulder to the lightest green at the hem.Fit around her waist was a golden belt with layered thing chains of gold dangling over her hips. While the elderly woman worked to comb through the wild and crazy curls Emi fingered the golden necklace that matched her waist jewelry and questioned the older woman "But what if I trip and land square on my face?" It was Edith who laughed while clasping a golden circlet over her head replying, "I would be more worried that a gust of wind comes through and Irenic gets to kiss a mouthful of all these wild curls in front of everyone." It was then Emilia's turn to laugh before a gentle knock on the door signaled it was time for the bride's entrance. With an arm linked through the elbow of the bride Edith walked slowly with Emilia down the aisle. If anyone looked close enough, they would notice that the healer was barefooted. The deep blue of the skirt fabric sparkling where tiny silver beads had been sewn into the cloth to mimic a night sky. It was not that the Genasi needed to be given away, but that she was a clumsy person especially when her nerves were high. A bright and excited, yet nervous, smile graced the pale blue lips of the bride as she made her way down the aisle. Reaching the end of the aisle Edith turned to place a quick kiss on the frosty woman's cheek before departing to find her own brightly cushioned seat among the gathered guests. Emilia gave a nod to the departing elderly woman, whispered what looked like a scolding to her wild curls, then slowly lowered herself down into the empty cushion by Irenic before the officiant.
Irenic feels all the air flow out of his lungs and the pounding of his heart thunders away in his long tapered ears as his solid silvery eyes lock to the love of his life. Every day he feels lucky that she is even with him, but looking at her in this dress makes it official - she is definitely out of his league! His jaw tenses as he is trying to hold it together the closer she gets, but his hand rests on his chest as if he is afraid his heart may literally leap from his it and some tears sting along his waterline in the cool air of winter. As if the skies waited for just this moment, large fuzzy looking snowflakes start drifting lazily down on Emilia until she is safely underneath the gazebo. It was the teen boys gasping and the twin avian babies giggling while clapping their chubby little hands together at the sight of their mother that gets him, so he casually tries to wipe away any tears on his cheeks with the back of his hand. He holds a hand out for Emilia to use for balance when she sits on the pillow opposite him and he mentions in a whisper just for her to admit, "I forgot how to breathe."
Then the officiant is requesting everyone's attention, their timbre kind and wise in the most soothing fashion, "we are gathered here on this cool day in Venturil on the Leteir farm to celebrate the love between Emilia-" she is cut off by Ella saying in her cute little baby voice going, "mmma-ma!" Everyone giggles and then Lynn starts bouncing the baby girl on her knee to keep her occupied. "-between Emilia and Irenic," she continues, "will you two take these ribbons, symbolizing your separate journeys?" Irenic takes his as it is presented to him, it is blue and a yard long in length. "As I say your vows, you two will encircle your own hands with these ribbons while tying them together," Irenic begins as he is instructed while their officiant continues, but he is having a difficult time trying to maneuver while keeping Emilia's hands held in his own, "this is to symbolize your two paths have now weaved into one." Lynn rolls her eyes and sets Ella gently on her feet to lower herself down on her knees between her parents to help weave the ribbons together so their hands don't have to part - as inconspicuously as she can. Now Irenic can lift his gaze to lock within Emilia's and imprint this moment to his memory. "Wherever one lacks, the other will be strong and vice versa." The freed Ella waddles her toddler self on over to her father's back and begins climbing it as she usually does!
People start to 'awe' and giggle at the cuteness, especially as her little wings flap harder with the more effort she puts in. "Partners in the obstacles of life now bonded to ease every struggle." She addresses the guests now with a smile, trying to hold in a giggle because of adorable little Ella and she begins speaking of their vows, "the pair started out as good friends and bonded over the simple things in life, but sometimes darkness can show us the light that we cannot always see. These two followed that little light and found two flames. They made it grow as those two flames joined and made a bright enough light to banish their darkness. So much so, that we are graced by the joy their light brings today," the officiant looses herself to a soft giggle as Ella has managed to get herself on Irenic and lock her chubby little hands together, choking him a little until Lynn gently takes her back to sit down now that their hands are perfectly fasted together. "By the divine, I now pronounce these two bonded for life. You may now kiss the other half of your soul," their friends and family cheer while the babies giggle, clapping their chubby little hands together until the couple tenderly kisses through giddy grinning.
Emilia adjusted her dress around her legs after she found her spot on the cushion while letting out a breath she didn't realize she was holding. Looking into Irenic's eyes she returned a quiet whisper, "Me too.". As Irenic took his ribbon Emi took hers in turn before clasping her hands with his. Her nose scrunched slightly as she tried to follow along with the vows, keeping their hands entwined, and tying the ribbon. The youngest triplet to the rescue to assist with the handfasting, her voice echoing in the minds of the bride and groom only "Even Enzo could tie a knot!". The vows proceeded with Lynn tying the ribbon, Ella taking center stage trying to climb up her father's back, and the couple sharing their vows. Trying not to laugh at the littlest one kept the biggest smile on Em's face. During the speech of the officiant the genasi stared into Irenic's eyes with her own misting up with unshed tears. Then it was time for the kiss to seal the deal. Her heart and soul felt full in the moment their lips connected. The clapping and awing crowd just faded into background noises. The babies may have clapped but Liam and Leo turned to each other making grossed out faces from seeing the bride and groom sharing their wedding kiss.
Irenic carefully slips his and Emilia's hands from the knots of their ribbons so they could preserve it later before standing up. While helping Emilia to her feet, he addresses their family and friends, "please come on in the house. We've got cake," and it is warm inside! The triplets help bring extra chairs inside after they shut off the magical warmers on the gazebo, but Irenic lifts the little Emilia in a draping fashion over his arms in order to carry her back to the house and through the threshold of the back door.
Penelope was certainly there for the ceremony, yes she was, and there was a mistiness in her eyes as she watched her mentor and friend, Emilia, marry the man before her. Thank the Gods Penelope packed a handkerchief for this one, otherwise she would look like a blubbery mess. Once the happy couple kiss, Penelope hollers and claps with delight at the magical event of the binding of two souls. As soon as everyone breaks for reception, the woman mingles with a few friendly faces–perhaps some Healer’s Guild healer’s were in the crowd? Then, after parting, she moves with the rest of the party waiting for her chance to congratulate the couple.
Zahrani cannot help the toothy grin when the littlest offspring girl with white wings steals the show, but she is still touched by the words spoken and happiness for the couple warms her. Some of the words spoken remind her of Brennia and their relationship. Soft claps are offered when the couple concludes the ceremony with a kiss and when Irenic announces everyone to go inside for cake, she helps the boys carry chairs inside.
Lita glances sideways at the kid- kid?- who's sat next to her, offering a pleasant enough smile, dark eyes flickering to the child in his arms before turning her attention back to the ceremony. She hasn't the same fondness for littles that most seem to and she shifts a bit in her seat to watch the young girl climbing about the groom during the ceremony. She's a tad grateful when it's finished and just as excited to see the look on her old friend's face. She looks absolutely stunning in that dress! She doesn't plan to linger long, but she's a mind to say her hellos and offer the bride a hug and congratulations, so she follows the crowd inside.
Emilia lets out a loud happy giggle as Irenic sweeps her up off her feet and into his arms to carry her back into their home. The little woman in the moment couldn't be any happier than right now. Married to her best friend and surrounded by friends and family. Once back on her own two feet the bride glances around to watch as guests trickle into the house to join in on the celebration. Spotting the dark haired Lita, an ear to ear smile lands on her face before she weaves her way to her old friend. "I wasn't expecting you here, but I am so happy to see you!" Emilia exclaimed joyously.
Liam is now free of Enzo and finds Lita, trying to adorn his most charming smile as he approaches the pretty lady, "hey there. Name is Liam, I'm Emilia's son," he thinks calling his mother by her name makes him sound older or something. It is a terrible attempt to seem older than fourteen. "So, how do you know the happy couple?" Then he gestures to the refreshment table, "would you like a drink?"
Lita is heading towards Emilia when Liam introduces himself as her son. A bit awkward but okay. "It's nice to meet you, Liam. My name's Lita. I'm an old friend of your mom's I guess. I was actually just going to say hello real quick." He looks so eager though, so she'll let him have this one. "Actually, a drink would be great. I'll catch up to you again." She lifts a hand to squeeze his forearm in thanks before turning back towards the bride and closing the distance between them. "You look stunning." She says, offering Emilia a brief kiss on the cheek. "I didn't want to crash the party but I couldn't resist seeing this smile on your face and I'm glad I got to! Happy looks good on you."
Liam is on cloud nine! She touched his arm. Irenic taught him that it is a special power women afford men when they like them. He turns from her, grinning ear to ear while getting her a drink and touching his arm in the spot she squeezed his. He isn't stupid, she's just being nice, but it makes him feel amazing anyway. With Irenic's advice in his head about respect and how to treat women, he waits for his mom to move along before bringing a drink to Lita with a grin on his lips, "for the illustrious Miss Lita." Then Ella is waddling too close to the fireplace and he panics, "excuse me." Trotting over to the baby, he picks her up and entertains her.
Emilia flushes a silvery-blue across her freckled cheeks at the compliments from Lita. With a smile she nodded carefully to not mess up her already wild curls, "Thank you. You are always welcome here so you are not crashing." Watching Liam patiently waiting to give Lita her drink Em takes the hint to go mingle with another. Before departing she tells Lita, "It was a blessing to have you her, please don't be a stranger and visit sometime.". Then she was off to mingle with a few of the Healer’s Guild that had arrived to share the special day. Finding Penelope among the crowd, the healer makes a shortstop to visit her. A smile still plastered to her lips, "So blessed you could make it to share this day with us." Though her conversation would be cut short as she spotted Enzo pulling himself up by the tablecloth trying to get his little hands on the cake. Quick feet the mom was off to snatch up the little winged babe before he could pull the cake down upon himself. Turning to Irenic Emi gave a soft chuckle, "I think Enzo is telling us it is past cake time.
Penelope watched from a minor distance as she knew that the couple was making their rounds to see everyone who wanted two put in their two cents of hugging the couple. Emilia moves through the crowd of loved ones. Once Emilia is in her sight, Penelope beams. “You look stunning! Oh my gosh, Em! Congratulations!” She chimes very sweetly. “So happy to make it and to see you so happy!” Moss eyes reflect on the festivities. Cake-cutting. Right. That was a wedding thing. “He is lucky to have you,” would be Penelope’s parting note with a wink before letting the genasi continue on her way.
Irenic makes his own rounds to greet people even though he knows none of them, he spots Lita after Liam runs off after Ella and says, "hello! So glad you could make it," his grin is just as mischievous as it used to be even though fatherhood has tamed him. Then he spots Emilia and is just about to interrupt her to cut the cake when she is running off again, but he stays and smiles at Penelope, "they've gotten so big, haven't they? Welcome, thank you for coming." After their greeting, he follows Emilia's path and agrees, gesturing to the knife. Leo interrupts Irenic and Emilia with a grin before they reach the knife for the tiered cake, "are you guys forgetting something?" He presents one platinum wedding band and Emilia's floral diamond one as it seems they forgot the ring part of the ceremony during all of Ella's antics! Irenic takes the rings and hugs the young man while thanking him before slipping Emilia's ring on her slender little finger. Then he hands her the other ring to watch her do the same to him before taking her hand and holding the knife with both of their hands to cut the cake. Their guests turn in anticipation to watch them cut their cake together and enjoy the first slice. Irenic gently holds a piece out for Emilia to bite, not wanting to mess up her dress or hair and then he waits for her to do the same.
Emilia shared a mortified look for a brief moment as Leo handed them the rings that they forgot at the ceremony. After passing off the rings he snatches his little brother from his mother. A bright smile crosses her features as she receives her ring from Irenic and while she slips his onto his finger. With the cake cut the bride flashes the briefest of mischievous grins as they offer each other a bite of their cake. With a joyful giggle the bride smooshes the cake on his face at the last moment before he could get a bite taken.
Irenic fakes an angry look, but is still smiling with a face smeared with icing and cake. He is chuckling while grabbing one of the napkins to wipe the confection from his face and short beard, but he doesn't get Emilia back, that dress is far too nice to get messy. The teen boys and avian babies giggle in unison at their dad being made a mess in front of everyone. Lynn rolls her eyes at them again, hiding a slight smirk as she starts cutting slices for everyone.
Zahrani gets a drink from the refreshments table and meanders her way over to where the happy couple have started cutting the first piece of cake together. Raising her glass with everyone else as the pair share their cake and an amused grin as Emilia makes a mess of Irenic's kurta.
Penelope got a brief, “They are so beautiful, and they have! They’re growing so fast!” And then Irenic is off trailing after his new wife for the cake cutting. As they are getting situated at the cutting table, she decides to scurry for her own glass to drink. Then, she watches as Irenic is so patient and gentle while Emilia goes in for the kill of cake by shoving the dessert in his face. A grin flashes across her freckled features and a giddy laugh escapes her lips, and her glass also is raised with the rest of the crowd in celebration.
Lita is glad she's gotten to see all the festivities and see the happy couple with their family in their element. Finishing her drink, she slinks away from the cake table as the pair take center stage again. She doesn't linger long after. Everyone is so happy and cheery and she's had about her fill of all the smiling for the day. Plus the shoes thing really is a nuisance. She does make a mental note to visit again though so she can meet all the little ones properly.
Emilia grabs another napkin to wipe away any frosting from her face after her bit of cake before turning to help Lynn hand out pieces of cake to the gathered guests. She even sneaks another slice from the cake to offer to Irenic, "It is delicious. You should try some." It was almost impossible to give him a straight face without giggling. Liam and Leo each take two pieces of cake. One for themselves and one the twin they are holding. After securing them into their little seats they are given the cake. Following in suit to their mother the twins spend their time smooshing the cake in their little chubby hands before smearing it on the other's face while giggling baby giggles.
Irenic grins and gives Emilia a sweet kiss on her cheek after making sure he won't get cake on her by doing so, "thanks, short-stack." Then he sits with his family, enjoying cake. The harpist has moved inside by now and a couple of violinist has joined him so they may play music while everyone enjoys the dinner made by Edith, Emilia and the triplets, but there is also plenty of fresh fruit glazed with honey for those who don't wish to have the main course. After dinner everyone may enjoy the music, dancing until the sun sets on the cold wintry day in Venturil. Irenic shows off his awful dad dance moves to much of the triplets' embarrassment.
Penelope sits at a table with a few new faces, which she doesn't mind, as she is quite a social butterfly. She sits, eats dessert, and laughs about the guest table. The room fills with the beautiful melody of harp and violin which gives an elegant twist to the evening. Dinner is served, and Penelope is not a grazer, so she goes all into the delicious meal that is prepared for the guests. She would have to give compliments to Edith and the children for this savory meal. After finishing with a full belly, the girl is bold enough to take the dance floor with the rest of the party–clapping at Irenic’s total dad moves. She twirls, does the shimmy, claps on tune to the rhythmic music of the evening. Eventually, she sits back down for a little break and to watch the beaming light of happiness on the dance floor. She takes that moment of being a wallflower to really soak up the evening, deciding if she should take her trek back home through the snow for the evening, or to continue to watch the lovers celebrate in their merriment.
Zahrani enjoys the rest of the festivities, asking for a container of cake and honeyed fruit to go for when she gets back to Brennia. She wishes the newlywed couple all the happiness of the world before setting off for the journey back to Schezerade.