Wedding Day - Open Mingle

[achickenformylove]

Who: WangJi, WuXian, and anyone who wants to come
Where: Dressing Car and Gym Car
When: Day 29
What: WuXian and WangJi get married again. Wedding and Reception
Warnings: Aside from gratuitous pdas from the newlyweds? Probably nothing. Let me know if something needs to be added

The day had quickly arrived after the date had been picked out. The dressing car was opened by the train, letting everyone who wished to attend go to pick out something formal to wear for the event, and very early in the morning, the gym had been decorated appropriately for the Chinese wedding ceremony, mostly in the color red with some gold mixed in. Near the door of the carriage was a banner with Chinese characters written on it, including the double happiness symbol.

For the ceremony itself, a low table was set out with a few items. The grooms entered, both WangJi and WuXian wearing red robes had been made by the resident spider, embroidered with gold designs of forest animals. WangJi's normally white forehead ribbon had even been replaced with a red and WuXian had a red veil. With their attendants there to assist, the wedding ceremony began.

As the pair approached the table, WuXian on one side and WangJi on the other, they alternated bowing to each other three times before kneeling. With the help of their attendants, they each drank a cup of tea, which they used their long sleeves as though hiding that they were doing so behind them. Once they had put the cups down, WangJi reached up, pushing the veil back so that he could see WuXian’s face before removing the forehead ribbon he’d been wearing. Taking WuXian’s hand, he used to make kind of a loose knot between their two wrists, a Gusu Lan symbol that WuXian was his fated partner. Then as they carefully stood, WangJi leaned in to kiss WuXian before they both bowed to their attendants, thanks for assisting them and being there for them.

Soon after the room was ready for the reception, the feast prepared for the couple and for their guests, which had been prepared by helpful volunteered, attempting to make as many traditional dishes as they could with the offerings that the train had.

As the wedding couple, they were rather happily seated together of course. WangJi had since replaced the forehead ribbon on his head, but the question would be how long it stayed there.

[ooc: Mingle post! Feel free to make your own top levels and tag around and have fun. Also, in the picture, ignore the hat for WangJi’s robes. He’s not wearing a hat]

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Wedding Couple at the reception!

[achickenformylove]

The couple is, of course, sitting together and mingling with the guests, never more than a few paces apart and quite probably holding hands. Come and talk to them and give your well-wishes if you would like to!

[10billionpercent]

A wedding was a nice change of pace, really, Senku hadn't been there the last time they got married. He was dressed up in a proper kimono and haori, and his hair was tied back in a high ponytail with a medium thick piece of rope.

Regardless of his lack of social grace, he is aware of customs, at least surrounding Japanese weddings and this one is fairly formal seeming, so he will bow appropriately. "Congratulations and warm wishes to both of you on your wedding day."

[achickenformylove]

When Senku came over them and bowed, WangJi returned the bow, clasping his hands together. "Thank you. It is an honor to get to share it with those here."

Re: Wedding Couple at the reception!

[laurefindil]

After having made sure there were plenty of gold flowers for the ceremony and reception, Glorfindel made sure to wear his finest robe for the ceremony.

"Congratulations, both of you," he said with a smile, when it was his turn to greet them. "I hope you have many long years together."

[achickenformylove]

The gold flowers were definitely nice and they fit in wonderfully with the red and gold that was so important for weddings.

As Glorfindel approached them, WangJi clasped his hand and bowed to him. "Thank you. I appreciate that you came to our wedding."

Here for both!

[hisblueskies]

Alfredo has not been to a wedding in - well, he likely hasn't been to any, not since the death of his own parents - but he's not thinking about that now.

But he bows to the couple, dressed in something that felt appropriate, smiling as bright as he can manage these days, and says, "Many congratulations to you - and many happy returns! May you always bless each other with your love and presence."

Possibly much to ask on this train? But these two deserved it.

[achickenformylove]

WangJi smiled as Alfredo came up to them. He was certainly dressed in something that was more familiar in style and with the right colors too.

He unlooped his arm from around WuXian, because let's face it, he probably had his arm around him most of the time they weren't eating or greeting guests.

"Thank you. That is very kind of you to say. Thank you for coming to celebrate with it."

[light_of_willpower]

Trunks isn't staying long, and he doesn't know at least one half of the pair, but he still wanted to come offer congratulations. He also has a small present, that at least Wei WuXian will know what to do with. "Congratulations, and these are for you both. From my limited supply I brought with me." Passing them two cans of beer, as he'd introduced Wei WuXian to before.

Reaching up, he rubs at the back of his neck sheepishly. "I know it's not a normal wedding gift, or anything. But alcohol is hard to get here, and it was something I could offer that isn't easy to get either."

[achickenformylove]

WangJi nodded his head in greeting as Trunks came over to them. He glanced over at the gift that was offered. He didn't really drink alcohol for the fact that he couldn't really handle it, but he wasn't going to say that. It was still a gift and WuXian would certainly drink it.

"Thank you for the kind words and for the gift. That is very nice of you."

[stardustofdawn]

Of course, Xingchen must attend. This is the wedding of his dearest nephew and he holds Hanguang-Jun in high esteem. He appears late, but only because he comes with sunglasses and he could see them.

He makes a bow, "Congratulations to you both. May you live a long happy life together."

[only_one_wei]

"Uncle! So nice to be seen by you here," Wei Wuxian said with a grin, bowing back. He was ecstatic that the surgery had gone well. Those had been points well spent, he felt.

"Those are nice sunglasses," he added.

This was the best present ever, having his family at his wedding.

Re: Wedding Couple at the reception!

[strawberryprotector]

"Congratulations, you two. I'm sure you'd have preferred to do this back in your world, but it's an honor to share your special day with you." Smiling brightly, Ichigo bowed to the grooms.

[so_dark_a_road]

Curufin arrived in time to play some music, but he also hastened to congratulate the wedding couple.

He bowed formally to them. "My best wishes, both of you: may you be happy, and may you love for all eternity!" Of course, they were mortals and would not live forever, but mortal spirits journeyed to an afterlife world and thus all true lovers would meet again, even if separated in this life. He smiled at them both and was pleased to be a witness to their happiness.

[spikelet]

A-Qing is about as dressed up as she's ever been in her life, having ransacked the carriage wardrobes until she could find a dress in layers of soft peach and a long, lacy cardigan that she hopes is close enough to robes to not disappoint.

There's already a tea-stain on the cardigan, having walked a little too fast holding two overfull cups for the couple, but she manages not to spill any more as she sets them down. Her skirts almost end up in one mug as she flops down; she catches the edge in time and smooths them out. Success.

"They wouldn't give me any wine, so you both have tea." It would be an apology, but she's obviously just making talk.

Lan Xichen

[lanxichen]

The groom's brother is not in red - in fact, he's not in orange, either, for once, having acquired actual white and blue robes for the occasion. He's pale and thin-cheeked - visible enough when this close to the younger brother who looks so much like him - but he is present, taking his place at the ceremony.

To cover his own occasional distraction, he steps a little to the side of the car once the reception begins, takes out his flute, and provides the gentle sound of some of the (unpowered) melodies from the Cloud Recesses. A blessing that runs deeper than the words he might have managed earlier. From his heart.

Re: Lan Xichen

[only_one_wei]

Wei Wuxian smiled at his brother-in-law, appreciating the blessing, and the presence of the man who had been through so much in such a short time.

[10billionpercent]

[Getting ready for a party - locked to Gen]

They might not know the grooms incredibly well, or at least, Senku didn't but an excuse for a gathering and some kind of romantic thing was right up his boyfriend's alley.

Besides, what else were they going to do trapped on a train traversing a void?

He met Gen in the dressing car. "We'd better find something to wear."

[It's not a party if there's not a ton of food, right? - open]

Senku could be found easily enough, dressed in a proper kimono and haori, his hair pulled up into a proper ponytail, tied with a medium sized rope, which while it didn't match had its own significance to him.

He helped himself to a plate of food and settled in the corner. He's in a decent mood too, after the faire although he's probably halfway through a bite when someone gets too close.

"Hey, how's it going." He said, covering his mouth a bit. That was semi-polite, right?

He was going to be social until he reached the point he couldn't anymore, he's at least going to try and enjoy the party for what it is.

[fun_thementalist]

Gen really didn't know them very well either, but it was still a party on a train. Why would he turn that down? And as Senku was thinking, they didn't exactly have a full social calendar trapped in the train here, did they?

He smiled at Senku and then looked around. "At least some of these options are pretty familiar, aren't they, my dear? Though I don't see any beige for you."

Just gently teasing.

[strawberryprotector]

At the reception
Having found the perfect kimono, Ichigo was more than happy to attend the wedding. He hadn't been to one before, especially from a different culture. But the foods all looked great, and he was looking forward to seeing Grimmjow in the kimono he'd handed the man.

[kingcat]

Grimmjow was in the kimono Ichigo had found for him, and while he'd managed to be quiet and polite during the wedding, he was a roving ball of questions now. "So what was the point of that weird ceremony? Why're we all dressed up for it?" he demanded, following Ichigo around.

[so_dark_a_road]

Curufin showed up at the wedding celebration in a burgundy suit, carrying his flute in his hand and one of the Music Carriage guitars slung from his back by the strap of its case. He found a place in the gym car to park his musical instruments and sat down to play them.

He opened with his favorite flute music and then moved on to guitar.

He started with Dark Red Clouds, and then a miscellany of tunes. Then he moved on to Irish/Elvish flute music, Hope Greenlands, Aoibheann. And then to a type of guitar music that was endowed with a subtle fire, Awakening, Between Fire and Water, Concerto de Aranjuez.

He took breaks to go and congratulate the wedding couple and talk to others as well.

[lanxichen]

Lan Xichen is making an effort, but his usual level of social is extremely depleted, especially in a gathering for his brother's happiness.

But music, music he can do. Once Curufin turns to guitar, Xichen settles next to him with his xiao, and listens with his eyes closed for a couple of airs before joining with his take on the melodies he is hearing. The soft sound of the vertical flute doesn't waver.

[laurefindil]

"VERY nice suit," Glorfindel said, coming up to where Curufin was playing. He set down a cup of the wedding punch next to the other elf and sat down holding his own.

"That is a beautiful selections of songs," he said with a smile as he listened from his slightly closer than front row seat.

[deferences]

Having helped with decorating and other such things, Lan Sizhui has been ever-present throughout the entirety of the wedding, doing whatever necessary to make sure things go perfectly. He's clad in his Lan-styled robes, thanks to the kindness of the spider, looking prim and properly put-together, though not stiffly so like most times.

This is a celebration, after all! His fathers' wedding of all things and he hopes everything goes as smoothly as the ceremony completion. (Desperately, he tries not to cry, although to no avail, so let's just nevermind that!) However, nobody should blame him, given how important it is that this has finally happened.

After it's said and done, the deal is sealed, he can be found thanking people for coming, distributing food with gentle suggestions or perhaps even somewhere off to the side playing softly on his guqin.

[lanxichen]

When Sizhui cries, there is a light, but warm touch of a hand on his shoulder. Xichen doesn't try to stop him, merely to allow him to remember - sorrow over time missed, or happiness over what was, and is, and will be - he is not alone.