Unwavering Bond (open)

[blue_ice]

Who: Seto, Yugi, and their family and friends
Where: Sports Gym
When: Nebula 19
What: Two dweebs with cards get hitched.
Warnings: Dangerous levels of sap. Proceed cautiously.

[ On the evening of Nebula 18, Seto pops onto the ICP screens. The only thing different about his appearance is that his hair is slicked back (someone's experimenting), and he clears his throat. ]

...Good evening. We hinted at it during our game the other day, and we've told a few of our closest friends, but it's official. Yugi and I are getting married tomorrow night. We realize it's last minute, but a few recent circumstances forced our hands and we didn't find it prudent to wait anymore.

As it's last minute, we don't expect a lot of company, but anyone's welcome to witness it. Don't worry, it's going to be a very quick ceremony by wedding standards. We'll also have light snacks afterward.

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[ After...not that much planning, to be honest, the day is here. The gym is clean, with about 30 chairs lined up in front of a clear space. A small smattering of blue and purple balloons decorates the hall, and overall it's just set up to be a quiet commitment ceremony.

Let's see if it stays that way. ]

Comments

Re: Afterparty

[sizedoesntmatter]

Ah, thank you.

[Yugi in honestly just happy in trying to make a new friend, maybe.]

It will still be something that might take a while in getting use to though. Though really things don't change just because your married right?

Re: Afterparty

[sizedoesntmatter]

"Oh, I at least know that. Didn't actually know there was glitter one could eat..." Cooking and baking was not one that he was all that use to to the point of knowing those things at least.

[storms_eye]

[The words were both a relief and a concern. She knew the list was a little shorter due to previous departures so she was careful with her response]

That'll be nice. That'll keep the focus on you and Yugi.

[Waggling a free index finger through the air]

Huh? Repay me? You don't have to do that. This is something I wanted to do. Besides, I used to make sweet treats for my bff all the time.

[Remembering the thought fondly but also feeling a pang of nostalgia. It had been a long time since she'd even spoken to Glynis.]

Really, I was happy to do it.

[storms_eye]

[To the compliment Silvia blushed lightly]

Thank you. I've just always found the whole process relaxing- something to focus my thoughts on.

[Speaking of nerves. As she continued setting up, her eyes flitted to Yugi]

You're not feeling nervous about today, are you?

[storms_eye]

So, who popped the question?

[Seeing his answer as a means of opening up the conversation. Not that it was any of her business but.. well.. she was a little curious]

It must be nice to feel so sure of something- er or someone.

[Yugi was definitely a trustworthy person, so Kaiba hadn't chosen poorly]

[subcircuits]

Dancing with Koumyou is always a joy. Getting to show off in public? Well, who could blame Devero for putting Koumyou-- putting them both, really-- through their paces? While they're dancing, light-footed and light-hearted, Devero's mind is on the next few steps and the next song (and, yeah, on putting on a performance); but after only a few songs he's the one who signals a stop, pulling Koumyou after him to the edge of the dance floor.

He doesn't want to show off too much at his friend's wedding, after all.

Which thought leads inevitably to the next one, blurted out before he can think twice about it: "I can't wait to dance with you at our wedding."

[its_dad_sanzo]

Koumyou...

Koumyou manages to fail at breathing just then, a startled gasp going in wrong and sending him into a coughing fit.

And he croaks out from behind his free hand; "--Our what, now?"

This... this has not been a given, to Koumyou. Very much the opposite, in fact.

[subcircuits]

Oh shit. The screeching of mental hydraulics locking up is probably audible to half the gym as Devero flinches, the color draining from his face.

"I-- I'm sorry!" he says quickly. "I didn't mean--" But he did, so he doesn't finish the protest. He covers his mouth with his hands instead, horrified that he's just let his selfish, needy romantic little fantasy slip.

[its_dad_sanzo]

Devero going pale like that and obviously panicking has Koumyou taking hold of one of his arms in his free hand, still coughing a bit into his other.

"It's okay, Dev."

He won't hold it against him. Simple mistake, right?

[subcircuits]

Koumyou's touch calms Dev, although he can't relax entirely with him coughing like that. He reaches over to rub Koumyou's back soothingly.

"Sorry," he says again. Ducking his head and looking away, he admits, "I think about it a lot."

[its_dad_sanzo]

"I... try not to."

With mixed results, of course.

His coughs calmed down enough to talk normally, Koumyou pats the arm he's been holding. Consolingly.

"You'll marry someday if you want to, Dev. I'm sure of it. And it will be lovely."

[subcircuits]

See, this is why Devero's embarrassed to have let this slip. It's Koumyou he wants to marry, but he knows the priest isn't ready. Isn't this perfect proof of that, the way he automatically deflects Devero's 'our wedding' to a Koumyou-less 'you'll marry someday'?

He droops a little, chewing on his lower lip to ward off the anxious agitation he can feel brewing while he tries to figure out how to do the least damage when he responds.

"I'll be happy if I can just keep dancing with you," he says finally, covering Koumyou's hand on his arm with his own free hand. "Even if it's only ever at other people's weddings."

[its_dad_sanzo]

Just like Yondu had put into words for Devero previously; Koumyou can't let himself... he can only think of Devero walking away as their best case scenario.

Walking away and finding someone to marry. Someone better. It isn't a high bar, in Koumyou's opinion.

And that's certainly a better scenario than all the gruesome deaths the priest can imagine (and watch, in his nightmares) befalling the other man. Or any number of other fates he's pondered.

But in the here and now...

"...You can always dance with me, Devero," Koumyou reaches up with his other hand to cup his cheek. "My big sweet romantic."

[goingthroughaphase]

[ She smiles. ] No problem. I'm glad to help.

[ She pauses a moment, looking him over. ] How are you feeling?

[sizedoesntmatter]

[Well he did say he would go first and if there was one thing Yugi was not at all good at... it was writing of the romantic kind. So winging it it had to be since he never actually finished writing vows.]

So... where do I start... Can't you just tell I didn't write this?

[He laughed slightly.]

From the very first time we met I had hoped that we could become friends and of course at the start we weren't for various reasons. But since then we've learned a lot about not just ourselves but each other and with that became close and honestly I couldn't have it any other way.

[blue_ice]

[ Seto's response is a content smile. Honestly, this is all he wants. He doesn't need to drag this out, they know they love each other, everyone else knows it too.

But he does need to respond, so: ]

I wouldn't have blamed you if you never forgave me. I resisted for so long. I used to be afraid of the changes I was undergoing. But after everything, I'm absolutely certain that I'm who I want to be, and that you're who I want to stand by. You challenged me to become a better man...and I can never resist a challenge from you.

[ He closed his eyes, took in a deep breath...and opened them once more, gaze soft. ]

Yugi Mutou, I love you. I will always stand beside you...and no matter what happens, I'll find my way back to you.

[ He very subtly cocks his head at the two critters at the end of the aisle. That's your cue to bring the rings! ]

[luckydragonsfoot]

[Pillows...pillows, but wh-

ah] Stand'rd car not fancy enough..?

[He's grinning, and you'll never stop him,]

[blue_ice]

The aisle's a little small, don't you think?

[ He still has a hand out. Pillow, please? ]

I didn't want it to feel like a train trip in coach.

[myblueskies]

"I've played some video games before! I had some puzzle games once that I played and Joss liked playing football on the computer and I played a game about dating people and I played the VR games in the game carriage too!"

He grinned at him. "How do you make a video game? That sounds tricky!"

Re: Afterparty

[myblueskies]

"Yes! It's really yummy. It's a bit like sprinkles I guess..."

He grinned. "And it was a special occasion so we needed sparkly cakes!"

[luckydragonsfoot]

Eh, good point.

[Here is cushion, and here is...Kaseri!?!

The fact that Katsuya can even do that with one arm-] Oh, y' might wanna borrow Kaseri here if yer bringing that many though; get 'er t' float 'm down, save y' time.

[knifewithnoname]

"No." She shook her head. "I will be going. You do be being here. It do be being your wedding."

So he should not have to run after guests.

[longforgottenpromise]

Of course... If you are ready.

[He smiled, glad he could help even a little bit.]

[subcircuits]

He covers Koumyou's hand with his own, his eyes going misty. "Thank you," he says softly, if a little sadly. "I don't ever want to take that for granted."

He doesn't want to take anything about his incredible relationship with this incredible man for granted. And he definitely doesn't want to risk it by pushing Koumyou to do things he's not-- and may never be-- ready for.

Even if his big, sweet romantic heart wants nothing more than to commit to Koumyou in that big, public way.

[its_dad_sanzo]

"But you seem sad, I..."

Koumyou trails off, thinking over what they've said. He can't easily pinpoint anything he'd done wrong, which... doesn't mean he hadn't. While he's thinking, his eyes search Devero's face, his expression concerned.

"I'm sorry. What's wrong?"

What did he do?