It's A Beautiful Night...[Open]

[10billionpercent]

Who: Every single passenger is invited.
Where: Garden Carriage
When: Kazoo 24
What: Senku and Gen are getting married! There's free cake!
Warnings: There's a potential for some real sap in here.


The Garden Carriage has been decked out with the repurposed origami stars that had been folded for previous parties Gen has thrown, strung up among the statues. But otherwise, the garden is otherwise undecorated - apparently, they just believed the beauty of the scenery worked on its own.

Carefully on a side path in the carriage was a table dragged in from elsewhere so they could put food and cake out to enjoy. The usual benches were untouched for people to sit and eat or rest as needed.

They were using Senku's laptop to play something softly in the background here - something upbeat people could dance to to if they really liked. Earth denizens may or may not recognize the songs playing from the memory stick, but many of them are from one songstress Lillian Weinberg.

It's a pretty casual atmosphere, compared to previous weddings on the train - much more low-key, where people could more easily chat and mingle.

Down the train, the dressing carriage has been opened in case people want to dress up, they will find any manner of blue clothing, in honour of the colours of the people who live in Ishigami Village.

(( ooc: please feel free to engage in the TLs below, or start your own! a great time to get more points for new CR ... ))

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The Wedding

[10billionpercent]

Senku dragged Gen along with his sleeve to the centre of the car where the fountain was. He didn’t shout, he probably didn’t need to, he just cleared his throat.

Both Senku and Gen were dressed in formal clothing. Senku had white hakama on, with teal nagagi and a green haori. Gen had a plum hakama, dark pink nagagi and a pink haori. Both finished their outfits with long scarves. Senku had his hair pulled back into a high ponytail, tied off with a piece of silk rope. That same silk rope adorned a wrist for each of them, tied off in a little knot.

Senku seemed to take a deep breath. “Thanks for coming to our party to celebrate our marriage.”

He smiled. “There isn’t much by the way of ceremonies anymore, not with how our world is, but we can have hearty food and drink together as a community and acknowledge this is something that’s supposed to be nice.”

He glanced at his intended and smiled fondly at him, before shrugging at the audience. “I’m not much for ceremony. That’s it. As Chief of Ishigami Village, we’re now married.”

Gen grinned slightly. "I think you're just forgetting one tiny little detail, Senku-chan, that'll symbolically seal the deal. Even if it's not strictly ecessary-nay ..."

He leaned in to give his husband a soft kiss, and then winked at the crowd. "Now, please, everyone - enjoy the party!"

Senku and Gen would likely sit on one of the benches, so people could find them if they wanted to give them well wishes.

[fun_thementalist]

Gen offered a hand to Senku - because, please. If there's any day they could be sappy, wasn't it this one?

Though he was anticipating someone might come by to offer them their congratulations, he couldn't resist leaning over to whisper something to Senku - "So, do you believe the train might finally allow us to share a room now, my dearest?"

[10billionpercent]

It was probably the only day he could be openly sappy. Gen should cherish it. He let him have his hand as they settled down, he crossed his legs a little inelegantly.

"I'm skeptical." He murmured in return. "Aside from asking, I'm not sure what we can do...and asking for that hasn't worked in the past."

[blitzcheer]

Was there a whistle when they went in for that smooch? There totally was - because someone has to amp up with the embarrassment of a wedding by showing their full and total support. Following with a clap after, a laugh from Tidus, dressed in the clothing provided by the train, just so he's joining in with the occasion 100%.

He'll approach them afterwards however, to give them each a friendly pat on each shoulder.

"Heyyy, congratulations! Getting married's that easy, huh? You should've snatched each other up sooner!"

[10billionpercent]

"Well, it's that easy if I say it is." Senku chuckled at that with a helpless shrug. "Thanks, Tidus. I suppose we should have, it's been a long time coming really. We've been a little busy to date, before this place at least. Not that we're not busy now but..." Senku sighed and shrugged slightly.

"We're a lot less busy."

[subcircuits]

"Congratulations, you two." Devero approaches with a smile on his face, holding out his hands to the newlyweds where they sit. "What a lovely party, and what a lovely-- and succinct-- ceremony." There's a twinkle of mischief in his eye as he says it, but nonetheless he's sincere.

[10billionpercent]

Senku chuckled lightly and he would shake Devero's hand. "I don't hear Gen complaining so it was fine." He shrugged.

"I'm not really the best with words anyway. He knows what I think."

Mix and Mingle

[10billionpercent]

The happy couple isn’t quite attached at the hip and neither are the other partygoers – in fact some might be hiding in the corners as wallflowers, dancing, grabbing food, anything really.

It was the perfect time to catch up with other train residents and just relax a little.

[sciencegirl]

Entrapta didn't need to bring a present. But she did anyway. It's a box of beakers. She'd broken half her supplies up so she could bring him something that he could absolutely use.

She tries to find a safe place to leave the box which is pretty much a cardboard box with a glittery purple bow on it. That's decoration, right? Right! She did at least remember to wear blue herself. It's another pantsuit sort of thing, but she remembered and that's the important part!

[fun_thementalist]

There's a purple bow! It's very shiny! That would've been enough to catch Gen's attention, beyond the fact he wanted to make certain he said hello to everyone.

"Thank you for coming, my dear!" Gen greeted her with a large smile. "And thank you for the gift. I'll overlook the part where we said they weren't needed."

He winked, making it as clear as he could he was joking around with that kind of comment. "It's a pleasure meeting you."

[10billionpercent]

"Hey." Senku said, approaching Entrapta. He smiled, appreciating the blue even though it wasn't strictly necessary.

"Thanks for coming." He looked a bit awkward saying that. "We brought small plates over for you."

[goingthroughaphase]

Kitty had always been a bit of a romantic. Even with some of the things that have happened over the past few years, things like a wedding still held a certain appeal to her.

Currently she was standing a little off to the side of the reception, watching the party in full swing while nursing a glass of sparkling cider. She was planning on joining in the fun in a moment, but for now, she was happy just watching.

She did still need to find the happy couple to congratulate them, though.

[fun_thementalist]

Gen happened to find her first - all bright grins, these ones genuine, as he made his way around from guest to guest.

"Kitty!" Gen beamed. "Thank you for coming. I'm glad you were able to make it - I realize it's a long way to travel."

Well, he'd still tease and joke around a bit - that's just who he was.

[10billionpercent]

Senku would find her quite a bit later and offer her a smile.

"Thanks for coming, Kitty." He said, meaning the words easily enough. "Gen's rather proud of the cake, I hope you had some."

Trunks is tagging this one too, in case that's not clear

[nutkrusher]

Another couple is approaching them now - each of them well dressed for the occasion. Though still not as glowing as the happy newlyweds, of course.

Cassie, nonetheless, smiles as she approaches them.

"Hey, congratulations!"

[light_of_willpower]

Trunks has worn nicer clothes than his train uniform at least. Not as nice as his very nice suit, but still nice. "Also Best of luck and Good fortune to you both." Since Cassie had said the congratulations.

For Senku and Gen! /slides in late??

[mtsilver_conquor]

Eva's managed to find, essentially, a pale blue miko-like thing and the fact it's articuno colours isn't lost on her. It's amusing, yet, more to the point formal enough she's comfortable with her pendant on display for all the train to see.

She waits until both are together and the party's died sown somewhat, given what she has is for both of them after all, and the only warning Senku has the fact those happy and proud feelings from Eva seems to grow as she headed his way, small box in hand.

"Hey, you two. Congrats. Got room for a present?"

And maybe a blessing from her gods, but that can wait.

Rockin' up 20 minutes late with starbucks

[herarrows]

Typically, Selenay would decline to wear anything other than her Whites now that she has then back, but she can make an exception for a friend. Especially for his wedding. She's selected a simple dress so as not to outshine whose day this is, and has forgone any other ornamentation. For once in her life, she's not there to be seen and she's enjoying every minute of it.

After everything is said and done, she approaches the couple with a smile. She might even have tried for a hug if she thought Senku would be comfortable with it, but instead restrains herself to a beaming smile.

"Congratulations to both of you."

Free Food, Cake and Alcohol

[10billionpercent]

Certainly, the reason that Gen believes most people would come. It's an easy way passengers can connect, since, who wouldn't want a cake?

The table also held the results of Senku and Xingchen’s cooking – a hearty bear curry, that he’d whipped up with the rest of his personal inventory, a fish stew made from what was in the kitchen, a vegetable stir fry that might be a bit plain, but it is vegetarian. As sides, there was rice and flat breads. There was really enough for everyone to have a taste of everything, but no more than a usual dinner.

There was also cola, for people like Gen and children, and wine in a mix of white and red, for those who would like that kind of thing. It's traditional!

Notice that Gen won't have a glass, but Senku definitely had one.

[10billionpercent]

Senku was all too happy to find his way to the food, it might be a wedding but it was probably the most informal thing anyone had likely seen.

It was perfect like that.

He grabbed a plate and helped himself to rice and bread before spooning curry over the rice and adding a bit of the stew to fill the rest of the plate. He paused to pour himself another glass of wine.

Dancing

[10billionpercent]

Senku is going to protest. There was just a dance. Did they need more?

But, no, music is playing in the background, and someone might remind him that there was usually dancing with a wedding.

When the food, drink and ceremony are done it was time to crank up the music.

Who knows, maybe the happy couple will be found on the dance floor, especially if their village’s only favourite song comes on.

for inigo

[blitzcheer]

Oh, look at that over there by his lonesome: That's one Inigo looking all the more awkward about being here than he was before, in that 'smiling and pretending I'm fine' kind of way he gets (always) some of the time.

Which, Tidus can wager a few guesses as to why. A very big and particular one of a love long gone, and a messy last meeting occurring during a dance too. The latter detail takes Tidus a moment to remember, and, maybe the idea in his mind isn't appropriate for the situation, and he should leave well alone...

...but that would mean letting Inigo suffer quietly under the circumstances. And really - when has Tidus been great at making any choice like 'ignore'? So he approaches the other guy, his fists coming to sit on his waist and a grin across his face; dressed for the occasion, in a blue vest suit and a good mood.

"Show me a dance! Or I'm gonna drag you into that one with the hands on the shoulders and waist, and see how fast we can get going."

Can't leave too much room for waffling or saying no, now.

[subcircuits]

If there's a dance floor, there should be a Devero. The lure of the music is nearly irresistible, and made ever moreso when he knows he has a wonderful partner to share it with. But he's been resisting that lure so far, if for no other reason than he doesn't want to hog it up, mingling and chatting with the other guests instead.

Then a paper airplane binks into the shoulder of the fine blue coat he's found in the dressing car, falling to the gravel at his feet.

Speaking of that wonderful partner, this is the fourth or fifth one tonight. He scoops up the fallen plane and turns until he spots the scrawny little shit. "Why, Sanzo-sama, are you trying to get my attention?" he calls out, smoothing out the paper and pitching it back in the direction it came as he does.

He follows the plane to the priest. "Are you bored?" he asks. "Need I offer you some diversion?"

Shenanigans

[10billionpercent]

Someone's created a load of paper airplanes, and drawn-up targets around the walls of the garden carriage.

Said someone might have handwriting suspiciously similar to Gen Asagiri.

Either way - it seems to be suggested that he thinks people could throw around planes and try to hit the targets.

Of course, if people instead use them to hit other passengers ... on purpose or accident ...

[fun_thementalist]

Of course, if, by chance, you don't know how to make a paper airplane ... you might be finding someone rather willing to teach you. Gen was humming brightly was he was making a small fleet ... it might actually be a good experiment, to see how far they'd be able to fly down the train's corridor. Wouldn't you think?