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fiery_ringThe reception takes place in the Big Top, which is more than large enough to accommodate the crowd. Outside, a large hog roast is taking place, with food and drinks aplenty.
It's a good time for Carlotta to catch up with her friends from school, most of whom she hasn't seen since the start of the war. A few of them have married in that time and brought husbands, some are in work or still at university. A petite, pretty woman, Alison, has brought a daughter of about two; finally a distraction from an incessant need to worry what her hair looks like. A tall, strapping woman, Mirabel, is sporting a burn scar on her face; rumour has it, she has been serving in combat.
The circus folk mingle among the guests, bringing food and occasionally breaking out into acrobatics. At the front of the tent, Fred the Bouncer sits with Wolf, his large guard dog.
It's a good time for Carlotta to catch up with her friends from school, most of whom she hasn't seen since the start of the war. A few of them have married in that time and brought husbands, some are in work or still at university. A petite, pretty woman, Alison, has brought a daughter of about two; finally a distraction from an incessant need to worry what her hair looks like. A tall, strapping woman, Mirabel, is sporting a burn scar on her face; rumour has it, she has been serving in combat.
The circus folk mingle among the guests, bringing food and occasionally breaking out into acrobatics. At the front of the tent, Fred the Bouncer sits with Wolf, his large guard dog.
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Date: 2012-08-12 09:14 pm (UTC)Re: Action!
Date: 2012-08-12 09:17 pm (UTC)"As if I'm ever letting William near these common people again. He's staying with me, and if you won't leave Carlotta, you can jolly well travel regularly to visit, and support him."
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Date: 2012-08-12 09:35 pm (UTC)Re: Action!
Date: 2012-08-12 09:48 pm (UTC)Will's sister Libby comes to join the scene.
"Look at how much this is upsetting William. His reunion with you should be a happy moment, not like this. Why not let him spend one more night with Will and Carlotta, and then tomorrow do this calmly?"
Little William is still bawling his eyes out and struggling. Will reaches out and gently takes the little boy's hand, and he starts to calm down.
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Date: 2012-08-12 09:52 pm (UTC)Re: Action!
Date: 2012-08-12 09:59 pm (UTC)"Well could he stay with my parents?" Libby says. "And tomorrow we have a proper meeting? You're ruining Will and Carlotta's big day, and you did it on purpose."
"And you don't hate me now, do you?" Will says, with a bit of a puppy eyes look.
"...Fine, he can stay at Aunt Polly's tonight. Just until he's calm. But tomorrow, we're doing that blood test." Fern says.
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Date: 2012-08-12 10:23 pm (UTC)Re: Action!
Date: 2012-08-12 10:24 pm (UTC)Re: Action!
Date: 2012-08-12 10:39 pm (UTC)Re: Action!
Date: 2012-08-12 10:47 pm (UTC)"It's fine." Carlotta says. "The dirty laundry has all been aired."
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Date: 2012-08-12 10:50 pm (UTC)Re: Action!
Date: 2012-08-12 10:54 pm (UTC)"To be honest, it made me even more committed to the ceremony." Carlotta says. "I married Will in sickness and in health. The war has hurt him, and I'm not going anywhere. At least he's been honest!"
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Date: 2012-08-12 11:01 pm (UTC)Re: Action!
Date: 2012-08-12 11:03 pm (UTC)Re: Action!
Date: 2012-08-12 11:29 pm (UTC)Re: Action!
Date: 2012-08-12 11:34 pm (UTC)"Did you really take in that little boy, just like that?" Pat asks.
"I mean, you're not exactly keen on babies, and having two is really hard!" Isabel puts in.
"Thanks." Carlotta smiles slightly. "He's my nephew, I had to do what was right."
Re: Action!
Date: 2012-08-12 11:37 pm (UTC)He peers outside, to see what is happening with Fern.
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Date: 2012-08-12 11:41 pm (UTC)Re: Action!
Date: 2012-08-12 11:44 pm (UTC)Re: Action!
Date: 2012-08-12 11:46 pm (UTC)"And revenge on Carlotta was just a bonus." Isabel puts in. "She tried to frame Carlotta for all sorts of things when she was at school with us.
Carlotta nods.
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Date: 2012-08-13 12:04 am (UTC)