The Wedding

[fiery_ring]

Mrs Frances has done as good a job as she can, preparing for the wedding. She and her daughter Libby have been cooking at top speed since the couple came home.

Mr Frances is outside, decorating the horse-drawn cart for the bride to ride to the church in, and for the couple to ride back. Will has been out arranging with the local vicar, and telephoning any guests within reach.

Carlotta brings her guests out of a portal concealed by a caravan. She holds a finger to them and looks around, to check if they are observed.

"All right, the coast is clear. Follow me towards the house after a couple of minutes, and tell them you were dropped off by taxi. If asked, you are circus folk I have worked with or been cared for by, but your circuses also disbanded due to the war, and I telephoned you at home."

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Re: The Wedding

[52-dropoff.livejournal.com]

He wonders if it's good form to cheer the bride and groom kissing here. So for now, he behaves.

Re: The Wedding

[fiery_ring]

When she's finished kissing (something she refuses to rush, after all this waiting) Carlotta turns and grins at the congregation, avoiding the eyes of anyone who's crying.

Avoiding any reminders that when he walks out that door tomorrow, he may never come back...

The vicar hustles the wedding party out of the church, where one of Will's friends gathers everyone for photographs.

Carlotta hugs both Teja and Demeter, because they're looking very solumn right now, and the photos are supposed to be smiley.

Re: The Wedding

[ostro_goth]

Getting Teja to smile in a photo is not very likely. But then, he has hardly if ever been on a photo before.

But he embraces Carlotta. "I wish you all happiness, my almost-daughter," he says, very quietly, so only she can hear it. And maybe Demeter.

Re: The Wedding

[wheatencrown]

Demeter pulls herself together to smile and hug and kiss Carlotta,

"Congratulations and be happy, child."

Re: The Wedding

[52-dropoff.livejournal.com]

Charlie catches up and gives Carlotta his own hug. "Congratulations. I hope it all works out for the best." The war, the marriage, everything.

Re: The Wedding

[fiery_ring]

Carlotta hugs them all back (she wasn't sure if Charlie was a huggy person).

"Thanks almost-Dad." she whispers to Teja. By the time she gets to Demeter and Charlie she's lost for words.

"Everyone in two lines for the photos!" Will's friend says, chivvying them all. "Nobody crying!"

Re: The Wedding

[ostro_goth]

Teja doesn't cry, of course. He looks as calm and grim as ever.

Re: The Wedding

[wheatencrown]

Demeter manages a bright smile for the photo.

Re: The Wedding

[52-dropoff.livejournal.com]

It's been ages since he smiled for the camera. He's forgotten what a hassle it is.

He's forgotten how easy it is.

Re: The Wedding

[fiery_ring]

As the happy pictures are taken, the bride and groom pose, and then get into their horse drawn cart.

"All right, everyone back to the house for the reception!" Mrs Frances says.

Carlotta leans against Will in the cart, as they ride back. Making the most of having him by her side.

[ooc: I think we're coming to a fade point; it's meant to be quite a quick wedding in the context! Thanks for threading folks :)]

Re: The Wedding

[ostro_goth]

Teja follows, trying not to look to grim at the thought of the inevitable morrow. He will not be the ghost at the feast.-

Re: The Wedding

[wheatencrown]

Demeter slips her arm through Teja's and leans on him, they're here for Carlotta who looks happy.

This is a beginning of something good and that's what matters. War is hard but passes and Carlotta and Will love each other and now their love can grow.

Re: The Wedding

[52-dropoff.livejournal.com]

Charlie catches up with Teja and Demeter, and hopes that he can find something to eat at the reception (British food not being a favorite). For this day, this moment, he is a good mood.