For the Dancing and the Dreaming

[crystalized_hope]

Sender: G'raha Tia (and Madhuri Qalli occasionally)
Subject: An announcement & inquiry

Hello, Reverein. This is G'raha Tia, and I am pleased to announce some exciting news.

[Ignore the fact that his writing seems to be hesitant. He had it in his mind to make this announcement with the intention of asking for some help. It just seemed so daunting now that he was actually doing it. In fact, there is some pause in between writing the next portion.]

Right then... Out with it... Madhuri Qalli and I will be getting married sometime this upcoming spring. While we have not settled on a date just yet, we would ask for a favor from all of you.

Despite the beautiful wedding that Eustace and Tifa put on, we are -- unfortunately -- unversed about how to plan for such an occasion. We did find some inspiration from the wedding not to long ago, but we would ask for your help.

How do you celebrate matrimony in the world you come from? What about cultural differences? This information would greatly benefit us to plan our own special day that suits us best. If you have anything to share, please feel free to contact either one of us. Thank you for your time.

[OOC: Both G'raha and Madhuri will be responding to this. If you want to speak to one of them, please let us know in the subject.]

Comments

Sender: Hythlodaeus

[nomoresharks]

Congratulations!

I'm afraid I haven't the slightest idea where to begin when it come to planning a marriage, but I do hope you'll consider me one of the guests (assuming that it isn't rude to ask, of course)!

[songbird_slayer]

Thank you!

And don't be silly- Of course you're invited, Hythlodaeus.

Perhaps you'll get a show, on account of my probably not being able to keep myself in one piece the day of.

[nomoresharks]

Come now, I'm sure you'll be nothing short of stunning. And should you get caught up in the celebration, all the better! That is part of what the ceremony is for, is it not?

[songbird_slayer]

Hahaha, I suppose it is! Still, I'll try my best not to make my face terribly soggy. I'd worry Raha, for one.

[nomoresharks]

Might I suggest a handkerchief carefully hidden from view until its services are required?

Not only shall you have its aid at your fingertips whensoever you desire, but should you produce it with enough of a flourish the occasion shall be all the more memorable for it.

[He has to get SOME teasing in there]

[songbird_slayer]

Yet another reason why I insist you are a genius!

But should I stuff it with glitter somewhere, in case I need to add a little more razzle-dazzle to the display?

[nomoresharks]

Razzle-dazzle... or a quick and stylish getaway?

[songbird_slayer]

Better than excusing myself for a quick powder to the nose. Oh, but I should find a way to pull things off that won't alarm poor Raha. I'm over the moon Herself to marry him and don't wish him to think I had cold feet!

[nomoresharks]

Oh, there's an easy solution for that. All you need to do is take him along with you! Not quite an elopement but suitably dramatic enough for an exit, don't you think?

[songbird_slayer]

"I'm taking this! Excuse me!"

[nomoresharks]

Exactly. And should the bride choose to carry the groom away bridal style, why, all the better!

[songbird_slayer]

It's a newlywed xaela woman's dream to carry her man over the threshold.

[nomoresharks]

And a certain redhead's dream to be carried, no doubt.

[Sorry, G'raha. Beset on both sides by the gremlins.]

[songbird_slayer]

[BOTH. SIDES.]

Do you hear that, certain redhead? I'll sweep you off your feet yet!

[crystalized_hope]

[WHY ARE YOU BOTH LIKE THIS??? Nevermind the fact that he would probably like it but be too shy to admit that, especially knowing how Madhuri is.]

[crystalized_hope]

Of course you're welcome to attend. It would be a shame if you did not.

[nomoresharks]

Full glad am I to hear it, especially after so rudely inviting myself along.

[crystalized_hope]

Not at all! I would have invited you if you had not asked. I'll be sure to keep you in touch for any updates.

[nomoresharks]

You have my thanks.

Ah, and a question. Is it traditional in your cultures to bring a gift along for the occasion? And if so, is there anything the two of you would like?

[crystalized_hope]

If I'm being honest, I'm not entirely sure. Neither of us really spent much time with our respective tribes. I have heard from the others that it is customary there, so I will leave it up to you whether or not you want to.

As far as what we would want, I can't speak for Madhuri necessarily, but maybe something to use around the house?