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godless_son ([personal profile] godless_son) wrote2014-10-02 01:56 pm

Wedding

Two weeks ago Castiel had been sure, at least for a little while, that this was not going to happen. The difference between knowing about your fiance's massacre and seeing it in full screen is very different, but Dean is forgiving and he is a good partner and as Castiel tries and fails yet again to make his hair lie flat, he decides not to include that particular tidbit in his vows.

Everything is reportedly set up, thanks to Mike and Neil, and he can hear the murmurs of the guests walking through the house to the backyard where the tables, chairs, and food await. The documents are signed, he and Dean having chosen to do that in private yesterday after Castiel's last class but the vows are different, he feels. Neither of them are terribly verbally demonstrative but he hopes very much that his are deemed appropriate. He carefully slips on his jacket, knowing that Robin will have words for him if it's not kept neat for at least the vows and fusses with the blue tie and pocket square that he'd been warned by Robin was not to be utilized for any rag-like purposes. Letting out a steady breath he stares at his reflection, at the very human looking man about to engage in a human ceremony with the Righteous Man he pulled from Hell. He frowns, head tilting as he looks for himself in all of that, for the thousands of years old warrior of the Lord with the wrath of Heaven behind him and decides he rather prefers the version that is still having trouble keeping his hair neat and whose biggest worry of the day is avoiding embarrassing himself during the vows. It is very strange and Heaven will never forgive him for it and he could not be happier.

He gives the stubborn curl spring up in front of his ear a furious swipe with his thumb and checks once more that Dean's ring is in his pocket before stepping out across the hallway to knock on their door. "Dean," he murmurs, "Are you ready?"

Dean feels half strangled by the tie. Long gone are the days disguises and aliases were needed - the last tie he bothered to throw around his neck is probably years past, but this is his wedding, and he means to look nice.

“Yeah,” he calls, adjusting the green silk at his throat a last, futile time. “Just.” He releases it with a sigh. He knows himself well enough to know he’s only nervous, and he passes a hand through his combed hair and takes a few deep breaths before he turns to the door, pausing with his hand on the knob.

“Am I supposed to see you? Is that a thing?”
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[personal profile] likeaplanet 2014-10-10 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
"Hey," I say, tugging him into a one-armed hug, whether he wants it or not. It's his wedding day, he can't really get out of it.

"Yeah, I am. Everything's great."
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[personal profile] and_survive 2014-10-10 08:04 am (UTC)(link)
"I know jack about weddings, but isn't the food usually tiny, fancy shit?" Ellie said, reaching over and scooping up a handful of the barbecue, stuffing a fair amount into her face. "Not complaining," she hastened to add, "this is way better."
Edited 2014-10-10 08:04 (UTC)
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[personal profile] priorcommitment 2014-10-11 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
Sipping delicately on his glass of beer, Ishiah makes his way over to where Castiel stands, transfixed by the birds. The chirps and tweets aren't completely in tune, but Ishiah knows that the birds are easily excited when they're aware of someone listening to them sing, some of them even puffing their feathers out in pride. Birds are able to delight in the small things, Ishiah knows. It's one of the reasons why he appreciates them so well.

"I hope that my present was appropriate," he remarks with a small smile, raising his glass in greeting. "It doesn't quite begin to express my thanks for being invited to the ceremony and reception."
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[personal profile] unburden 2014-10-11 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
"I did," Rukia says, turning to face Castiel and bowing low, both in gratitude and in respect. She held a great amount of it for the love that she witnessed between the two men. Most of the people she had come to call family in recent years were not particularly demonstrative with their love, a result of culture and upbringing. To witness an exception to that rule was heartwarming in its own way. "Congratulations on the momentous occasion, Castiel. I'm very honored to have been invited to share in your happiness."

Standing back at full height, but with her hands still neatly folded in front of her person, Rukia smiles. "I thought that the animals should get to celebrate today just as much as the rest of us. But, yes, I would love to help you give the gifts to the cats. The toys I purchased are especially popular among the cats at work, so I hope they suit yours."
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[personal profile] and_survive 2014-10-11 09:26 am (UTC)(link)
"You're- you're going to have to bear with me, I don't entirely get it," she said, pushing her mouth to one side and squinting an eye. "I caught some of it during the vows, but force of celestial intent..."

She swept her hand over her head and made a wooshing sound.
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[personal profile] jianhuo 2014-10-11 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
It's easier now, with enough time having passed and with her own life having moved forward, for Saffron to be genuinely happy for Dean and Castiel and what they've found in each other. She resists the urge to look over at Church and wonder if maybe she's finally found something of her own, something she thought she would never have.

"Well, I hope that happiness continues," Saffron replies. "The house is lovely. I don't think I got a chance to say that when I was here before."
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[personal profile] jianhuo 2014-10-11 08:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"Cherry, of course," Saffron says. She wouldn't have dreamed of making anything but Dean's favorite. "You just need to warm it a little and you're all set."
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[personal profile] unburden 2014-10-12 03:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"Force of habit," Rukia admits with a slightly wistful smile. It used to be that her brother was always the one watching out for Rukia, but even that only encouraged Rukia to be more vigilant about her own behavior, a habit that had come in handy once Ichigo came into her life. Turning around to face Dean fully, Rukia offers a low bow, bent at the waist, as her hands fold neatly in front of her skirts. "Congratulations on your wedding, Dean, and may you and Castiel have a lifetime of happiness. Or multiple, as it were. I'm very honored to have been invited."

Standing straight again, Rukia's eyes light up with a hint of mischief.

"As for your generous offer, believe me," she says almost conspiratorially. "I can handle my red meat."
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[personal profile] contrition 2014-10-12 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Yukio's brow raises briefly. While he's fully aware that Dean has helped him out on more than one occasion, and continues to be someone that Yukio looks up to, having it expressed so starkly that he's being looked after feels strange. Almost like he's lost some agency. Aside from a brief pause, Yukio's expression doesn't betray him, and he smiles.

"I know that Rin is very grateful to have people such as Dean and yourself in his life. Dean in particular is... quite a father figure to Rin," Yukio concedes with a nod. "And I appreciate having your support. We're working hard to continue training, so that we can also be of use to either of you, should the need arise."
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[personal profile] contrition 2014-10-12 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
The implication, however softly made, is clear enough to Yukio, who clears his throat and raises a hand to push up the bridge of his glasses. His cheeks color faintly. Working around people like Shura, Yukio's no stranger to the talk of physical intimacy, but it's still not something he's entirely comfortable with. It's easier kept at a distance, or thought of in the abstract.

"I suppose not. I admit, I prefer the feel of the countryside to the city as well. The city has a decent number of resources, but it's crowded..." Yukio's voice trails off briefly at the thought, before he shakes his head and smiles. "Anyway, while Rin and myself are in school, it's the better place to be. But does this mean that you won't be coming into Darrow very frequently, now that you have a house out here?"
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[personal profile] contrition 2014-10-12 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
As quickly as the tears had come, they dry up as Rin arrives. No matter what other thoughts might cross his mind in a free moment, Yukio's primary concern is Rin at all hours of the day, and he sees no benefit to showing this type of sentimentality in front of his older brother. It would be too uncomfortable. Too forced.

Incongruous with what their brotherhood has been in the past few years.

"I guess most of our friends don't seem like the marrying sort," Yukio concedes, slipping both hands into his pockets as he surveys the area. "But this wasn't a bad first wedding to attend. It's... simple. Not too crowded, either."
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[personal profile] jianhuo 2014-10-13 08:30 pm (UTC)(link)

"How sweet," Saffron says, and means it. She can't really imagine doing something quite so sentimental herself, but she does love a romantic gesture, and she thinks it's very cute.

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[personal profile] forthedog 2014-10-14 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
He takes the beer with a nod. "Not any more odd than any other wedding I've ever seen. Weddings are fucking weird. All of 'em." He grins, gives Castiel's shoulder a squeeze. "And yours was also great, so I wouldn't worry."
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[personal profile] memoryisthekey 2014-10-14 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm good tonight, just don't expect this all the time." Because most of the time, I don't get civilians. Or, I do, but since I technically never was one, it feels like I'm playing a part in some kind of fucked-up drama. Or a comedy. Or some sci-fi hybrid craziness.
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[personal profile] jianhuo 2014-10-14 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
"Fair enough," she says, her expression fond as she looks up at him. Saffron may thrive off human interaction and contact with others, but she knows full well not everyone's like that. And she knows her boyfriend isn't quite the social butterfly she is.

Lifting onto her toes, she gives him a kiss on his cheek. "Thank you for coming with me to this."
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[personal profile] likeaplanet 2014-10-15 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
"Fuck tradition. This is perfect," I say, grinning wider at the familiarly stiff pat he gives me on the back.

"This isn't exactly a traditional marriage, I don't think you need to stick with the rules."

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