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

[storms_eye]

Mm.. Same.

[There's a reason why Silvia is quite so tired, and still in daywear. So Yes, she had received the invitation but she decided to play it casual as not to give away her own surprise prematurely.]

Invitation?

[Starting to feel a little more awake, it was easier to strip the other bed of it's fluffy head rests]

[blue_ice]

To my wedding to Yugi?

[ He looks...apologetic. ]

I know we're springing it on people, but we made the decision recently and with how quickly we've been losing our friends at platform stops, we didn't want to wait anymore.

[storms_eye]

Oh! You're making it official then.

[Silvia brightened up, handing over the other two pillows. That was at least 4 to get Kaiba started.]

It's alright, no need to explain. Couples decide when to hold their weddings all the time. Besides, it's not like I have anything pressing to do most days. I can be there.

[Not wanting to linger on the bittersweet thoughts of loved ones that already left for parts unknown she tried to rush past the reasoning. Today should, and would be a happy occasion]

I'm just surprised it took you two this long. [Leaning over to nudge him with her elbow]

[blue_ice]

[ He bristles a little at the teasing, but it's only a playful huff. She's fine, it's all good. Still smiling. ]

I wasn't sure if I'd ever be ready. I never saw myself settling down, but when Yugi looked at me like that...I knew.

It was the strangest feeling, but I won't regret it.

[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]

[blue_ice]

[ The question brings a little smile to his face. He's not as embarrassed about this as perhaps he should be. ]

Yugi did. He knew I'd struggle with commitment given my past. But he loved me enough to be patient all this time, and...it helps that we're not being excessively somber about this.

[storms_eye]

Really?

[Silvia blinked a few times then thought to the more diminutive duelist. It's not that she didn't think Yugi had it in him, but she just expected Kaiba to be more contract-motivated of the two. Once it was explained however it made sense.]

That's sweet. I'm glad this is working out for you two.

[blue_ice]

Me too. It's the weirdest thing. Happiness. I used to think that was a dirty word.

[ And another thought occurs to him. ]

But don't avoid things out of fear of losing them later. That's still losing.

[storms_eye]

[What he says is one of the saddest things Silvia has listened to recently. To think that someone just couldn't allow themselves some joy in life..]

I... think.. everyone- unless they are a total psychopath- deserves some happiness.

[Once the words were deployed she only spared a thought for the thief that was no longer here. She never did fully understand the depths of the tragedy that made Bakura what she was. Maybe that was for the best- maybe she had tried to sympathize too much]

[She wondered if that last bit was for his benefit or hers. Was she avoiding anything in fear of losing it? Probably.... most likely.... definitely]

That- can be hard to adhere to.

[blue_ice]

The world isn't kind.

[ Most of the time, anyway. He can agree to that. But he nods wearily. ]

Best we can do is carve out what we can.

[storms_eye]

Right.

[She sighed then drew in another breath. This was an odd hour to be having a philosophical discussion about life.]

You better get going if you're going to get everything ready in time.

[She refreshed her smile and tried to steer the conversation back in a positive direction]