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[voidseeing]

Who: Gai, Elizabeth, and all invited (and possibly some uninvited) guests
What: A wedding!
When: Just before sunset on June 30th
Where: The beach
Summary: Finally, after much planning, pre-wedding jitters, and ice cream consumed, this is it. The big day. Gai and Elizabeth are finally getting married. (Never mind the fact they've been technically married since the draft... shhhh.)
Rating: Keep it G, people, this is a public venue.

[The ocean has returned, the day is clear and sunny, and wedding fever is back in the air.]

[This time the location is the beach, and between the setting sun, the waves, and the decor there is no lack of ambiance. little battery-powered votives in paper lanters litter the space, and larger lanterns line a yellow petal aisle that leads up to a decorative arch with a few chairs. Over to the side is the reception set up, which looks like it can accommodate more guests than the ceremony. Frames draped with chiffon and lit with little electric light strings indicate both food and bar/drink areas, and similar setups surround both small and large tables for seating, lit both with electric lights and votives in varying glass jars. And of course, there’s music and an open floor for dancing.]


((OOC: Close CR/specifically invited friends are welcome at the ceremony, but the party is definitely for anyone who wants to come see the spectacle or welcome back the ocean! ♥ ))

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[generalflirt]

[ He takes a long sip from his drink, looking keenly at her. He's not going to get drunk, just a little pleasantly buzzed, if it's only this one drink and he has something to eat. He knows his lips, and he does not intend to break them. But this is somehow another heavier topic - or well no, more esoteric. ]

Mmmm... I can see that argument. But when one's apologizing, shouldn't the catharsis be secondary to repaying the wronged party? In an "ideal" world, anyway.

[sosayi]

Certainly. Thankfully, this is not an ideal world, so I suffer little guilt from my honest words.

[Loser. You don't deserve a real apology. Even if she is feeling a little bad for interrupting them like that. The princess stares long and hard at Masaomi's drink, then glances at the bar.]

Would you consider a world ideal if it had no conflict? Where those who apologize mean every word, where there is not such a thing as guilt... Nor sadness, nor anger, nor anything of the sort.

[generalflirt]

I've never seen an "ideal" world. [ And he takes another long sip. The implication there being, of course, that his world is not ideal. Katara's wasn't either. He's never even heard of one - even some of the closest (like the world(s) of Pokémon) have a lingering danger or darkness to them.] But if I had to put my finger on what might make it ideal... I suppose all of those might be nice, but more important than that...

[ And he runs a finger along the rim of his glass here, and carries on to say: ] I think an "ideal" world would be one where people can unlimitedly pursue their passions and interests without it actually hurting other people. Where people don't want for their "happy endings" and aren't crushed by the weights of their regrets.

[ And as the says that last thing he looks around past Hilda. It's not clear - even to him - if he's looking for the bride, for Crystal, or for some women who aren't even here. ]

[sosayi]

[Her own ideal world is so much simpler, something she's dreamed. Lorule, blessed and beautiful and without extortion. Where her people are happy and safe. How it should've been. How Hyrule is. Hilda taps her finger idly on the table before she speaks, watching him carefully. This is sobering. Man.]

Could you truly call yourself content with in a world such as that, where you cannot compare the happiness you obtain to the pain you and others have felt trying to reach that goal? All things come at a price. That is a fundamental law of the world, no matter how "ideal".

[In her experience, it's always been a painful processes, and it's just not something she can fathom a world not having. The drumming intensifies, but she slides her hand across the table to try and take Masaomi's glass from him.]

Though, I suppose I would like to ask you something a little more forward... If it could exist, what would you give up for such a world, Masaomi?

[generalflirt]

[ What would... he do? Can you consider it happy? These are hard questions, and while he makes to grab his drink again - he sees her reaching for it. He doesn't push it away from her, he actually gently nudges it towards her ]

For me...? I'll never have that sort of power. So I don't need to think about it.

[sosayi]

[You are too kind, Masaomi. Too kind. She takes a long sip herself, perplexed at such a simple idea of avoidance. But you're not getting this glass back. Probably.]

At home, in my land of Lorule, there is a legend of a sacred treasure which can grant one's wish simply by touching it. [Hilda keeps the drink by her as she slowly draws a triangle.] Think for a moment that you are able to obtain such a powerful thing. It would be within your grasp. What would you do for it, and would you wish for that ideal world despite any and all consequences of using that power?

[She's tense for his reply, honestly. The underlying intentions have been edging at her mind since she stepped back and reviewed the situation herself.]

[generalflirt]

[ The power... to make anything happen? A sacred treasure that grants wishes? Masaomi shifts in his seat, actually uncomfortable now - because how did they go from discussing his desire to find love, to a challenge, and possibly even how attractive she is in that dress to end up here. It's deeply personal in a way he's never been comfortable addressing...

But when he's put on the spot like this, he really ought to try. So he keeps her gaze for a long while, thinking. Then, finally, he lowers his eyes to look down at his hands - which seemed to have tensed into things on the table he's not even sure are fists ]

... Probably not. I'm a product of an imperfect world, and the darkness that's in my heart would probably make me wish for my own happiness before I'd wish for anything as altruistic as that.

[ There ]

[sosayi]

[Hilda relaxes in response. She is the better person. Where Masaomi would use it for himself, she would use it for all her land. That makes her the better, doesn't it? It certainly does. Even if the cost was high, no matter what happened, so long as she used it for others over herself...

She doesn't really feel victorious, though she speaks easily now.]

Such selfishness is common in those like yourself, but for a ruler our duty is first to our land. Therefore, the happiness of my home would be my happiness as well. It would be inexcusable of me to have such power and not use it in a way that benefits my land, even it should cost my very life.

[If it was to go that far.]

[generalflirt]

I agree, actually. [ He exhales, lightly, bringing his gaze up to face her ] But I'll never been in that position, and I'll never have that power. But if you will, then that's a call I'm glad you're equipped to make.

[ Die... like some hero. You know he wanted to- ] But. A ruler's responsibility to their land also means they can't afford to die, wouldn't you say?

[sosayi]

[Hilda looks away, frowning slightly, and reluctantly pushes his drink back towards him. She won't look at him as she replies evenly.]

Even if I cannot afford to die, if I must, then I will. There will always be another to take my place. That much is understood, when you accept the right to rule.

[generalflirt]

The experience I have in my world though is that maybe only one in every dozen rulers is just and sound though.

[ And he takes it back - immediately takes a sip. Oblivious to the indirect kiss ]

[sosayi]

[If they continue to share the drink, would it be an indirect makeout session?]

Should I meet an untimely demise before an heir is sired, then the one who would take my place is my advisor. He has taken care of me since I was a young girl, and so I trust him fully. I need not worry about my kingdom - though I pity your world's sorrowful state.

[She's sixteen.]

[generalflirt]

[ She's serious... ]

Ah...ah. Well, for the time being, that's not an immediate concern. [ But that's unfair of him to say. That's just a kneejerk reaction to how deeply unsettling it is to see a young woman - one he knows is younger than him, perhaps the same age he was when he first showed up here - talk like that. Responsibility is impressive, admirable. But her tone here, somehow, is something much closer to resignation. He sips his drink, but then looks down at it, and pushes it back towards her without her even prompting ] Which isn't a slight for your kingdom, but the day to day concern here's something more like "how will I beat Masaomi," right?

[sosayi]

Indeed. It amazes me how often I have begun to think about you, even from the moment I wake up. Before... I would think of my land and nothing else.

[It isn't her current concern, thankfully, unless she happens to be sacrificed. Luceti's world is far disconnected from her own for now. She has people to help here. Things she can do. Spirits she can learn from. Masaomi to beat.

It's a pretty great vacation to be honest, even though she'd hate herself for thinking it that way. Can she have the rest of this, Masaomi. Can she. She will.]

[generalflirt]

Careful, you're going to make that attention go to my head. I might have my interests elsewhere, but I am a man, and you are a beautiful woman.

[ And he leans his elbows onto the counter so that he can rest his chin on his hands, once more checking her out as she takes the drink again. Crystal was not being modest. Hilda is drop dead gorgeous right now, and anyone who denied that needed to take the shit out of their eyes ]

[sosayi]

[She smiles slightly over the glass, but she doesn't put it down. It's a ready projectile.]

I am aware of your forwardness, but I do not intend to do anything but defeat you tonight. You challenged me, Masaomi, but may I put forth a suggestion for you to heed?

[generalflirt]

Who am I to refuse a princess? I didn't even have an idea.

[sosayi]

[Pfft. He didn't even have an idea. What a loser. Hilda sets the glass down now, interlacing her fingers together as she uses them to prop her chin up with a smile.]

Then you forfeit your right to refuse what it is I have to offer. You do recall the challenge I won earlier in the week regarding your wings, do you not? I would like to make use of that now for this. [She leans forward in her seat, tucking a piece of hair behind her elven ear.] Surely someone such as yourself could handle a beautiful young woman like myself touching your wings for... Oh, say, three minutes?

1/3

[generalflirt]

[ Three minutes... ]

2/3

[generalflirt]

[ Okay, she's playing hardball. But after that wink he reduced her to, and the fact the bra is hanging in his room, who could blame her. But, he revenge in relation to feeling his wings for those actions... honestly, he thought it would hurt, but the sensitivity actually played out in a different way provided she didn't put pressure in weird places.

But lasting that for three minutes. Not to mention the risk of her actually making it go painful too. He leans back in his chair and holds up two fingers.]

Two minutes.

[ No wait, actually- ]

[generalflirt]

[ Forfeit your right to refuse. He'll need to take off his jacket at least to allow this to open. His shirt's also over the wings now, but he can get them out of there. And actually ]

But then I decide the wager. If I survive that gambit, then I'll be getting a kiss from two beautiful girls tonight.

[ Will that scare her off? ]

[sosayi]

[Kissing Masaomi...





Hilda may be more okay with that than she would like to be. It is absolutely the drinks. There is no mistaking it.]

That is fine by me, as I have no intention of losing.

[generalflirt]

So that's what you risk. What do I risk, Hilda-san?

[ To be fair. ... And the honorific returned, it seemed. ]

[sosayi]

[Make up your mind.]

... You cannot dance with Crys.

[generalflirt]

[ Oh ]

In that case, I'll definitely endure it.