The first step is the one you believe in

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Who: Pepper Potts, Tony Stark, and everyone who has gathered there today.
What: A wedding and reception
When: Sept 14, All Day
Where: Cherry Blossom Hill / The Battle Dome
Summary: Pepper and Tony are getting married finally officially finally.
Rating: PG/PG-13 max? There's at least one kid here.
The decorations on the hill are simple ones; they've chosen this spot because it's naturally beautiful without the need for embellishments. Chairs have been set up for the expected guests, with a clear path laid out for the wedding party. And of course up front there is a place for those people to stand, in sight of everyone gathered so Tony won't be able to tell Pepper "I told you so" as color commentary won't be necessary.

After the ceremony everyone will be invited to go to the Battle Dome for the reception. There Tony's programmed an expansive hall with tables and seating enough for everyone. There's also a dance floor, which everyone is encouraged to take advantage of. The atmosphere is warm and vibrant, clearly intended to help all in attendance have a good time. Dinner will be served, and there's an open bar, with rum by request of the officiant.

Just don't get too rowdy, okay kids?

{{ooc: Visual references and details can be found here. Link is very image heavy. There will be separate threads for before the ceremony, during, and the reception.

EDIT: Now with a sign up to catch the bouquet!}}

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Eugene would be a little disappointed if his carefully thought out plan was found out before he had a chance to present his surprise. But he'd get over it, and he licked his lips in nervousness as he joined her in glancing over at Jack. He really did look nice, relaxed, in his element with music and a good time-- a party.

"He deserves better than Elvis, just... saying." if Eugene could, he'd give him so much more. Maybe a world without zoms. But he tore his gaze from him Jack and turned back to Pepper. "So Raven in the smithy-- I think I met up with a Rockbell there. Are they one and the same? Blonde? Cute, young?"

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He didn't have to worry; Pepper would do her best to keep it under wraps. She was just too thrilled for Eugene, and she squeezed his hand a little tighter for a moment as he talked about what Jack deserved. "He isn't the only one who does."

But then came logistics, with Pepper shaking her head at Eugene's description. "No, that's Winry; you're looking for a young woman with red hair." Pepper took another look around, then nodded over to where Raven was standing next to Ikki. "Her. She's very easy to work with, and talented." Pepper wiggled the fingers of her left hand, showing off her rings. "Plus, depending on what you choose, there could be a magic effect on the ring. Aquamarine apparently provides a protective effect."

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If he hadn't trusted her initially, he wouldn't have presented the question to her, but even if she told a few people who weren't Jack, he wouldn't mind. He was grateful, however that she gave him an opening to look away when she squeezed his hand, reminding him that the deal between them hadn't been one-sided at all.

"Right-- Winry. I spoke with her about the prosthetics she does. Seemed fairly... involved." which was to put it lightly, he'd left that conversation a little dismayed at mention of all those prosthetics required. But his eyes alighted on the red-head that Pepper mentioned and he made mental note to approach her later.

"I really ought to get out of the coffee shop more often." so many people he didn't know. He was lucky that Pepper was a genius social networker. Feeling the wiggle of her fingers he glanced up to see what she spoke of and finally got a proper chance to admire the ring. "Magical effects included, huh? After the draft... yeah, protection might not be such a bad idea."

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“I’d imagine so.” Artificial limb replacement was a complicated process in their world, after all. Whatever technology Winry had available to her could apparently be recreated here, though Pepper couldn’t see the process being any easier for that fact. Whatever she’d told him, Eugene and Jack had ultimately taken a different route, trusting the Malnosso to make good on their points-for-prizes deal.

And considering that they were dancing rather smoothly, so far it seemed to have worked.

“I hadn’t met her until I went to commission Tony’s ring—and even then, I only knew about her because Tony had my engagement ring made first.” Luceti was comparatively small to the cities Pepper was used to, but still significant in size, as it boasted over two hundred residents. Luckily Tony had found the best one for their needs, and Pepper showed no small amount of pride as Eugene examined the ring.

“I didn’t think so. It’s definitely something worth talking to her about. From what I remember, different gemstones have different affects.” Although she couldn’t go into detail beyond that, hopefully Eugene would be able to come up with something that suited Jack in every facet.

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"It's really gorgeous," not to mention there was something akin to awe at how very genuinely Tony's affection for Pepper had manifested in a ring, something forged and made for her out of the brilliant mind of her genius husband. It was more than merely a symbol of their life together, but of the love they shared. The more he admired it, the more he was convinced that this was something that needed to be done on Jack's behalf, as well.

But, that decision made and the information obtained, Eugene renewed their dance step and grinned at Pepper, keeping track of where Tony was so that he could get the man's attention. If he hadn't already, that was. But he wanted to hand Pepper off to the man of her dreams.

"So you... aren't expecting me and Jack to set some sort of example for you two, are you? Being the role models that we pretend to be~" it was meant light-heartedly, though was also an offer-- even if he and Jack weren't perfect, their bond was forged with things that tore most people apart. If ever she needed someone to talk to, Eugene wouldn't hesitate to assist for their mutual benefit.

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"It is." Beautiful and significant; Tony truly had outdone himself with the design. Few people could truly understand just what the ring meant for both of them, in terms of their past as well as their future together. Pepper fully suspected that Eugene and Jack would have something of their own, some secret meaning shared by only them, and she couldn't be happier for them.

"Role models? I don't know if I'd put it quite like that." But the notion of having another married couple around was reassuring in a way. Of course Pepper knew that some relationships were very successful even without taking that step; she'd planned on her own to be for a long time. But now that it had all changed, she was glad for the silent offer of commiseration. "There aren't that many married couples around, though. I suppose we should try to stick together."

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"Yeah, we aren't exactly paragons of married living, we don't even have matching curtains and bedding! How can we possibly be proper role models? I don't even think either of us have grown up, yet." even if it was all true, it wasn't something that he was letting bother him. Growing up was overrated, and he fully intended to enjoy every last moment he had with Jack. Whisking Pepper one last time as the music came to a close he disengaged and kept hold of just her hand.

"Thank you, Pepper. I'll leave you to be danced with by your darling husband, then. If you want you can dance with Jack. He's pretty harmless."