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  1. Gurashi and Cali had to get dressed, so Cheli and Khep (my dweller) were hanging out in the kitchen talking about hobbies and cavities~! To skip to the actual ceremony, search for READY TO BEGIN:
  2.  
  3. LOOKIT CALI
  4. A close approximation to a living marble statue cloaked in immaculate plumage the hue of vibrant cherry blossoms, this avian woman is just a feather's breadth below seven feet in height. Comprising strong, rough angles, her face is an eburnean mask of grim discipline, although there are the faintest traces of expression in the lines around her naturally onyx-tinted lips. The feathers cresting her head and encroaching upon the sides of her visage are richer shades than the rest, and the two downy, pointed ears that jut from her crown transition into even darker tones, utterly black at their tips. Vigilant in perpetuity, her steel blue gaze scarcely settles on one point of focus, her pupils engaged in an unabating cycle of dilation and contraction as they analyze her surroundings. Just beneath the surface of her metallic irises, a miniature tempest seems to rage, nearly imperceptible pulses of lightning indisputably conveying that she is a feathered storm trill vernal ascendant. Powerful, tense limbs imply countless years of vigorous martial training, the greatest testament of which are her pale, calloused hands. Each of her long fingers terminates in curved, talon-like nails, and her palms flex occasionally, as though anticipating the inevitable circumstances that necessitate swift, terrible violence.
  5. She is wearing:
  6. a feathery headpiece of ocean waves, intermingling with her roseate headfeathers
  7. a two-piece teal gown with crystal pleats, pleasingly hugging her substantial form
  8. a pair of disciplined roseate wings, protruding elegantly from the back of her gown
  9. a striking wedding ring bearing a miniature black ghodak stone, worn on her left ring finger
  10. a promise ring worn alongside her wedding ring
  11. platinum barefoot sandals with onyx and emerald, gleaming subtly
  12.  
  13. LOOKIT ME
  14. Their chitin buffed to a faint shine, they are a compound-eyed royal kephera kindly demigod changeling. Standing shy of two meters tall, their entire body is plated with a charcoal-black chitinous exoskeleton, housing a broad sunset-hued thorax. At the very center of their chest is what looks to be a star-shaped scar permanently marring their carapace. Two bulbous red eyes sit on either side of a wedge-shaped head, and a long, thin pair of antennae protrude from atop their skull, the left permanently sagging further than its twin. Where their mouth would be sits a pair of ridged, jagged mandibles. Dual sets of spiny black-and-orange arms are affixed to their torso, the top set of which are long and thewy while the second are spindly and pulled close to their chest. The larger of the pair has been seared forever in a winding pattern winding up their forearms and stopping just below the elbow. A long abdomen hangs down to their knees, is angled away from their back and ribbed in full muted bands of orange and black. Their legs are long and covered in thick orange plates with tiny black spines tracing down the back of their calves, ending in small segmented dual-toed feet. Set on either side of their lower back are two delicate orbs that rasp and click as they take deep, slow breaths. Two pairs of veiny, translucent wings looking far too small for their body size hang stiffly from their back. Tattooed on their hands is an illustration of a bumblebee constellation.
  15. They are wearing:
  16. a starry wreath of celestial light set atop their head like a halo
  17. a vivid red-orange poppy tucked lockingly behind their left antennae
  18. the Mantle of Starlight which flows dreamily about their shoulders and back
  19. an abyssal sandstorm poppy worn delicately upon their left wrist
  20. a charming wedding ring bearing a miniature white ghodak stone fitted securely to their left ring finger
  21. a promise ring set alongside their wedding band
  22. a Toronada turquoise suit which has been perfectly tailored to their kepheran form
  23.  
  24. Calioliahali follows you southwest.
  25. A modest kitchen with forest motifs. (#HAH_3)
  26. A comforting feeling of privacy pervades the area. Like something out of a story book, this little kitchen with a small center island feels warm and comfortable. Ground-level cabinets have been painted a rich forest green and are outlined with tiny handmade crow and leaf imprints. High-mounted ravenwood shelves are lined with jars of herbs and spices, as well as odd-shaped baking implements and pans. Cast iron fixtures are set in strategic places beside heavy wash basins, and an open window overlooks the garden, offering a refreshing breeze. Hanging over the island is a blackened storage rack with several well-used skillets and cooking utensils suspended by hooks. A half dozen cabinets have small locks fastened to their handles, the dark metal surfaces carved with beautiful leafy patterns. Offsetting the dark decorations are brightly colored hand towels and oven mitts decorated with childish happy cows playing in a field. A wooden stool carved to appear as a hand rests sturdily on its own wrist, awaiting occupation. A coiling silhouette of thickets is inked upon the supple surface of this softly pale tea table, low to the ground. Warm honeyed hues dance upon the surroundings, cast by a delicately-scented glass lantern from its perch upon a nearby wall. Central to the kitchen is a large oven, next to racks of pots and pans that hang nearby. A shimmering blue circle floats in the room here. Muginn, the ghost-feathered magpie perches here with a mischievous glint in his eye. Her golden antennae twitching at the slightest noise, a colorful kepheran princess stands guard here. Cheliyi is here, pondering thoughtfully. There is a burning illusory eye floating darkly over her.
  27. You see exits leading northeast (open door), east (open door), south (open door), west (open door), and up (open door).
  28.  
  29. You beam broadly.
  30.  
  31. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Don't you two look fancy."
  32.  
  33. You chitter at an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues with energetic clicks of your mandibles.
  34. Almost unwittingly, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues begins to chitter back at Gurashi, mandibles clicking with equal enthusiasm.
  35.  
  36. Cheeks again filling with color, Calioliahali Skydrifter says, "We have endeavoured our best."
  37.  
  38. Giddily, you say, "Y-yes! Quite fancy! Isn't it lovely? Miss Xiran designed them for us!"
  39.  
  40. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "I have no idea who that is."
  41.  
  42. LOOKIT KHEP
  43. Standing at an imposing seven-feet tall, a vibrantly colored kepheran princess looks to be in peak warrior shape despite her age. Glowing cerulean compound eyes are set on a smooth head made of black, faintly iridescent chitin, partially lighting her own intimidating mandibles. A pair of modestly-sized golden antennae sit atop her head, twitching inresponse to the slightest sound. The bulk of her slender carapace is made of a whirl of blue-violets, iridescent like a peacock's colors that reflect in any given light. Between the chitinous plates are thin bands of bright gold, like her antennae, matching the chitin of her upper arms, legs, segmented fingers, and ends of her dual-toed feet. Almost as if she were wearing protective armor, her forearms and calves are encased in thick, iridescent black chitin - not unlike the chitin upon her head - the ends near her bendable joints tapering into dangerous points. Evidence of her long life and struggle are evident upon the nicks and scratches that mar her otherwise perfect carapace. Matching her eyes perfectly, her abdomen is petite and glows with latent psionic power. Wrapped lovingly around her shoulders is a bright red scarf, gold glittering against its frayed edges.
  44. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues is a humble-looking creature.
  45.  
  46. Smiling faintly, Calioliahali Skydrifter says to an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues, "Ah... Perhaps you will have the opportunity soon."
  47.  
  48. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues nods her head sagely.
  49.  
  50. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "I would assume if someone designed your anniversary attire they'd be near enough to receive an invitation. I will look forward to it."
  51.  
  52. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Your daughter has suggested I take up bookbinding."
  53.  
  54. A look of understanding crossing her features, Calioliahali nods her head slowly.
  55.  
  56. Cheliyi nods her head sagely.
  57.  
  58. Chittering softly, you say, "Bookbinding? As a hobby? ...that sounds ... fun." They laugh nervously, looking at their wife. "Though I cannot imagine you having the patiences if you mess up a folds to be willing to start all over again ..."
  59.  
  60. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "My concerns exactly. Anyway. My compliments stand, you both look quite nice."
  61.  
  62. Offering quietly, Calioliahali Skydrifter says to an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues, "It is good to work with your hands, and, ah... You do enjoy reading, as I recall? It would be a convenient trade."
  63.  
  64. Simply, Ablutant Cheliyi Lunarose says, "Building patience is a process, yesly."
  65.  
  66. Cheliyi begins to follow you.
  67.  
  68. Looking to the trill, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "I do enjoy reading. But the thought of making and printing the book requires a level of tedium that tires me to think about." She scoffs. "Ah. Forgive me, I am rambling."
  69.  
  70. Your shoulders bunch as you let out a short, buzzing giggle.
  71.  
  72. Faintly buzzing, you say, "Are not! It is O-K! It is ..."
  73.  
  74. You sway anxiously in your spot.
  75.  
  76. Faintly buzzing, you say, "Exciting! Nerve-citing. Why am I so nervous? We are already married."
  77.  
  78. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "I could push you off the mountain. That would be pretty terrible."
  79.  
  80. Faintly buzzing, you say to an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues, "P-p-please do not joke about such a thing."
  81.  
  82. Seeming to seriously consider the former princess's words, Calioliahali Skydrifter says, "I can fly, so it would not be so difficult a thing to catch you, my apotheosis, and then neither of us would be nervous any longer."
  83.  
  84. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues chuckles long and heartily.
  85.  
  86. You have emoted: Gurashi grapples onto Calioliahali tightly, then looks at the trill, chittering softly. They lean in, affectionately pressing their beak to her cheek before withdrawing. "Should we head over? ...is twenty-four cakes going to be enoughly?"
  87.  
  88. Calioliahali offers you a grin as you cling to her, and she chastely kisses the side of your beak before nodding. "I think it is a good time, now, ah..." Her eyebrows knit together. "I certainly hope that that is enough."
  89.  
  90. You think to yourself: There are so many peoples awake ...
  91.  
  92. You close your eyes and inhale deeply, absorbing the scent of your surroundings.
  93.  
  94. Suddenly, you ask, "Oh! Should I bring a second snack? In case peoples do not want cakes for some reasons?"
  95.  
  96. You narrow your eyes, peering about suspiciously.
  97.  
  98. With a wink towards their wife, you say, "I could bring bread."
  99.  
  100. Pausing to contemplate the kephera's words, Calioliahali Skydrifter says, "What is the opposite of cake..." Her expression immediately brightens, and her feathers ruffle all over at the subsequent suggestion. "Ah. Bread is always good."
  101.  
  102. You pick up 24 savory pull-apart bread brimming with seeds and vegetables from an oven.
  103. There are no more savory pull-apart bread brimming with seeds and vegetables.
  104.  
  105. Giggling, you say, "I made your favorite, so if we do not give out thems all we can eat the remainders."
  106.  
  107. (OOC Clan): Calioliahali says, "What are the chances you get exactly 24." <-- she's right I never make the right amount LOL
  108.  
  109. Calioliahali gives you a peck on the cheek.
  110.  
  111. Warmly, Calioliahali Skydrifter says to you, "Thank you."
  112.  
  113. Gently, you ask, "Are we ready to head over...?"
  114.  
  115. Cheliyi hums softly, her mauve frills vibrating with song.
  116.  
  117. Cheliyi nods her head sagely.
  118.  
  119. Calioliahali nods her head in agreement.
  120.  
  121. Calioliahali Skydrifter says, "I believe so, yes."
  122.  
  123. Pausing, Calioliahali Skydrifter says, "Ah..."
  124.  
  125. Brightening, you say, "Oh! Ah?"
  126.  
  127. You tilt your head and listen intently to Calioliahali.
  128.  
  129. Glancing toward the kephera and the mugwump, Calioliahali Skydrifter asks you, "Perhaps Cheliyi and Khepqet would like to plant sunflowers with us, first?"
  130.  
  131. Laughing, you say, "That is exactly what I was going to suggest!"
  132.  
  133. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Sunflowers...?"
  134.  
  135. Faintly buzzing, you exclaim, "Yeah! It is something we have been doing every time we manage to wake to-gether. Is a whole fields of them now!"
  136.  
  137. <-- run run pre-wedding planting
  138. Peaceful open glade.
  139. A strong breeze whistles over the ground. Cut through by an intermittent trail leading from the pilgrims' camp nearby, this glade is surrounded by oaks of various sizes. Low grass grows across the meadow, more lush in large, wide patches where the sun has been able to reach past the branches and foliage overhead. A scatter of wild blossoms sprouts from the undergrowth, attracting bees and butterflies, and sunflowers grow tall with golden petals and heads that turn towards the direction of the sun in daylight. Here and there, there is evidence of pilgrims' presences off trail where they've conducted picnics amidst the peace and calm of the glade. Reaching tall towards the sky in golden hues, a lovely stand of five-hundred and four sunflowers grows here. Wearing a wide, floppy hat shading his face and whiskers, an aslaran pilgrim tends to the sunflowers growing here. A mature birch tree stands proudly here. Muginn, the ghost-feathered magpie perches here with a mischievous glint in his eye.
  140. You see a single exit leading southwest.
  141.  
  142. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues blinks.
  143.  
  144. Surprised, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Sunflowers..."
  145.  
  146. Faintly buzzing, you exclaim, "See? Look at them all!"
  147.  
  148. In a rush of summery warmth, the rich smell of grasses and flowers rises around Cheliyi in a sultry wind. Briefly, her face is dappled with patterns of sunlight through waving grasses.
  149.  
  150. Faintly buzzing, you exclaim, "I will help you plant a sunflower!"
  151. An aslaran pilgrim wearing a floppy hat gingerly takes a sunflower seed from a small pouch at his waist and hands the seed to you. "Thank you! Please, drop the seed here and bury it in the soil."
  152.  
  153. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues's mandibles twitch slightly as she voices a brief, curious chirr.
  154.  
  155. You have emoted: Gurashi giggles then passes over the seed they've been given to an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues. The taller kephera takes the seed, staring down at it in disbelief before looking back at Gurashi, watching them crouch down to plant the seed in the earth.
  156.  
  157. You drop a sunflower seed.
  158. You bend to carefully plant a sunflower seed into the ground, covering it gently with the soil of the glade and adding a touch of water.
  159.  
  160. Slowly, a green, tender sunflower sprout pushes up from the soil, unfurling two tiny leaves towards the sky in hope.
  161.  
  162. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues mutely follows suit, stooping in her spot after burying the seed in its spot, antennae bobbing. "So when you say you are doing sunflowers and shopkeeping..."
  163.  
  164. Calioliahali drops a sunflower seed.
  165. Calioliahali bends to carefully plant a sunflower seed into the ground, covering it gently with the soil of the glade and adding a touch of water.
  166.  
  167. Faintly buzzing, you say, "Yep!"
  168.  
  169. Stepping back, you ask, "Isn't it beautiful? Wonderful? Fantastical?"
  170.  
  171. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "It is neat."
  172.  
  173. Calioliahali more carefully bends to plant her own seed, careful to avoid soiling any portion of her outfit, then rejoins you at your side, smiling faintly at an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues.
  174.  
  175. Your shoulders bunch as you let out a short giggle.
  176.  
  177. You face lights up as you smile brightly at Calioliahali.
  178.  
  179. Golden shades radiate from your chest and your heart beats faster with newly-appeared determination.
  180.  
  181. Calioliahali Skydrifter says, "It is symbolic, ah... Hopeful."
  182.  
  183. You think to yourself: *their mind is filled with pastel pinks and golds and a sense of utter delight - how is it already today?*.
  184.  
  185. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Hopeful and symbolic..."
  186.  
  187. Cheliyi smiles softly.
  188.  
  189. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "A sunflower allergy sufferer would certainly not find it hopeful."
  190.  
  191. Looking to the mugwump, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Did you already plant one?"
  192.  
  193. One of the sprouts planted here stretches upwards, drooping with the green-petaled bud that tops it.
  194.  
  195. You give Calioliahali a friendly squeeze.
  196.  
  197. Newly full grown, the plant joins its fellows in the meadow, reaching skyward in sunny hope against a backdrop of bluish haze.
  198.  
  199. Slowly, the blossom opens: a golden sunflower of orange-brown centre with a halo of yellow petals like tongues of flame.
  200.  
  201. Slowly nodding her head with a frown, Calioliahali Skydrifter says, "I suppose there are those allergic to hope. We will plant more in their stead."
  202.  
  203. You suddenly let loose a chittering laugh.
  204.  
  205. The corners of an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.
  206.  
  207. A wry smile spreads across Cheliyi's face.
  208.  
  209. Happily, you ask, "I thinks we will.... gosh, I guess we should go get set up! And start inviting our friends, I thinks...? Is it a goodly enough times, you think?"
  210.  
  211. Faintly buzzing, you say, "I see Miss Tau and Xiran, Miss Kalliope, Miss Jolanthe, our great-grandchild, Veldrin..."
  212.  
  213. Nodding her head sharply, Calioliahali Skydrifter says to you, "It will be upon us before any of us realizes, at this rate, ah... We should begin gathering, I agree."
  214.  
  215. <-- walk walk walk!
  216. Atop a peak shrouded in darkness.
  217. Thick dreamy cotton clouds are spread across the firmament. The rocky peaks of the mountains rise high above the Basin of Life, offering a brilliant view over the entirety of its form. A light veil of vapour lines the tips of the nearby mountains, each piercing through the light, translucent film and rising above the surface to give a slightly hazy vision. Darkness wraps its cold tendrils around every peak of the circular mountain range, stars twinkling lightly overhead, visible clearly above the lay of the clouds. A latticework globe of polished silver rotates slowly as it floats in the air. Muginn, the ghost-feathered magpie perches here with a mischievous glint in his eye.
  218. You see a single exit leading down.
  219.  
  220. Smiling warmly, Calioliahali Skydrifter says to you, "Thank you, my apotheosis."
  221.  
  222. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues closes her eyes and inhales deeply, absorbing the scent of her surroundings.
  223.  
  224. A majestic moose plods in from the down.
  225.  
  226. (OOC Clan): Calioliahali says, "Is this moose invited."
  227.  
  228. Faintly buzzing, you ask an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues, "Are you feeling O-K? Prepared to talk to peoples?"
  229.  
  230. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Not even a little bit."
  231.  
  232. Offering a smile of reassurance, Calioliahali Skydrifter says to an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues, "You are not alone in that."
  233.  
  234. Sarcastically to the trill, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Oh, you love public speaking as well?"
  235.  
  236. Calioliahali Skydrifter says, "Although I suppose we will be talking more directly to one another, but, ah... Perhaps envision that you are only speaking to us, and Cheli. And Bizirik."
  237.  
  238. Softly, Calioliahali Skydrifter says, "That is what I do, often."
  239.  
  240. <-- we start inviting visible peoples! And handing out cake slices/lanterns!
  241.  
  242. Cheliyi nods her head sagely.
  243.  
  244. You sense the passage of Tau to the down with a fluffy pair of ursine ears.
  245. Preceded by the squelch of little suckers, Jridndowa, an eldritch chimaera, pounces in from the down.
  246.  
  247. Your shoulders bunch as you let out a short, buzzing giggle.
  248.  
  249. Faintly buzzing, you say to Tau, "You made it! Hello!"
  250.  
  251. (House Skydrifter): Calioliahali says, "Greetings, siblings. It is good to see you waking. If either of you wish to attend our celebration, we are beginning to gather upon Mount Seirode. You may teleport to either one of us."
  252.  
  253. Pursing her lips faintly, Tau the Twilit says, "Hi, hello, hey."
  254.  
  255. You chirp happily.
  256.  
  257. The temperature briefly drops in the area as a bone-chilling gale brings with it a maelstrom of snow and ice, from which Yilan steps forth amidst the sweet scent of fresh cloudberries.
  258.  
  259. Yilan's mouth turns up as their face breaks into a smile.
  260.  
  261. Warmly, Calioliahali Skydrifter says to Yilan, "Sibling-in-law."
  262.  
  263. With a flourish of their arm, Yilan bows deeply.
  264.  
  265. Yilan Skydrifter says, "Greetings, Cali, Gurashi! Glad to see you again."
  266.  
  267. The temperature briefly drops in the area as a bone-chilling gale brings with it a maelstrom of snow and ice, from which Mmellialleh steps forth amidst the sweet scent of fresh cloudberries.
  268.  
  269. Yilan flashes Mmellialleh a joyous smile.
  270.  
  271. Happily, you exclaim, "Hello, family! Am so happy to see you again! Oh my gosh!"
  272.  
  273. Warmly, Calioliahali Skydrifter says to Mmellialleh, "Sister."
  274.  
  275. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues nods her head politely, lingering on the edge of the group while intently studying the notes she has made for herself.
  276.  
  277. Xiran arrives, following Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk.
  278.  
  279. The sound of rushing water reaches you in the silence of the night.
  280.  
  281. Esei inclines their head politely to those around them.
  282.  
  283. A thornbeast of night-blooming foliage stares implacably about itself.
  284.  
  285. Giggling, you say, "Cousinling, you made it! Welcome."
  286.  
  287. Mmellialleh beams broadly.
  288.  
  289. Faintly buzzing, you say to Xiran, "And hello to you, Miss Xiran!"
  290.  
  291. Xiran flashes you a joyous smile.
  292.  
  293. Esei silently considers the radiant skylantern balanced in their fingers, slowly shifting their veiled visage to stare at you.
  294.  
  295. Midnight shadows coalesce around a new day, and Mother Night embraces the land in utter darkness.
  296. It is now the 20th of Tzarin, 625 years after the Coming of Estarra.
  297. There are 18 days until the New Moon
  298.  
  299. Happily, you say, "Thank you for coming, thank you! We will allow a few more minutes for peoples to gather, since only just announced it..."
  300.  
  301. Faintly buzzing, you say, "I hopes everybody is doing A-O-K... gosh."
  302.  
  303. Gathering itself up, a thornbeast of night-blooming foliage wanders its way to the edge of the gathering, and settles onto its haunches. It lingers, in an aloof way.
  304.  
  305. Xiran beams at Calioliahali's wedding attire.
  306.  
  307. With several beats of her wings, a sleek black crow alights upon Cheliyi's shoulder.
  308.  
  309. Calioliahali seems to catch Xiran's look, and her cheeks fill with color. "Ah... Thank you, for providing these beautiful outfits for us. You truly possess a skillful eye."
  310.  
  311. In a husky, honeyed cadence, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk whispers, "Thank you for the invitation, Gurashi."
  312.  
  313. You have emoted: Gurashi giggles happily at the slowly growing crowd, their head tilting to the side. They nervously tap their secondary hands together, mandibles clicking against their face. "O-of course! It is for friends! And family!"
  314.  
  315. Faintly buzzing, you say, "Some of these faces I have not gotten to see in so long!"
  316.  
  317. You chirp happily at Yilan.
  318.  
  319. You chirp happily at Mmellialleh.
  320.  
  321. Melodic notes accompany a bard as she wanders in from the down, strumming her mandolin.
  322.  
  323. Sterling Keeper Xiran Stormcrow smiles and says to Calioliahali, "My compliments to the tailor. You truly make it come to life."
  324.  
  325. Delighted, you ask Xiran, "Thank you a million thousand billion times for making these for us! Isn't she the most stunning?"
  326.  
  327. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues's eyes raise to the heavens as a look of hope flashes across her face.
  328.  
  329. Headfeathers briefly ruffling beneath her headpiece, Calioliahali Skydrifter says to Xiran, "Ah... Thank you."
  330.  
  331. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues mutters to herself, bringing her notes closer to her face, pretending not to notice the growing gathering.
  332.  
  333. Abruptly, you exclaim to an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues, "This is the persons who made our outfits!"
  334.  
  335. Cheliyi claps her hands together merrily.
  336.  
  337. Jolting as she is addressed, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Oh. I see."
  338.  
  339. Echoed by rippling waters, Ablutant Cheliyi Lunarose says, "I can take you to a great stage."
  340. A wandering bard exclaims, "Yes, yes, take me to these fabulous stages. My performances must start so all may benefit from them!"
  341. A wandering bard begins to follow Cheliyi.
  342.  
  343. Xiran ducks her head sheepishly, hiding a pleased grin behind a raised sleeve.
  344.  
  345. Cheliyi's eyes raise to the heavens as a look of hope flashes across her face.
  346.  
  347. Giggling, you say, "I had not anticipated allowing another bards to join our celebrations but that is alright."
  348.  
  349. Faintly buzzing, you whisper, "Does she want cake."
  350.  
  351. You give a slice of Ghodak-themed wedding cake to a wandering bard.
  352. A wandering bard laughs merrily as she returns a slice of Ghodak-themed wedding cake.
  353. A wandering bard exclaims, "Thank you, but no!"
  354.  
  355. Xiran gives a trillingly melodic laugh.
  356.  
  357. Esei murmurs softly to themself.
  358.  
  359. Mandibles clicking against her face, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Perhaps she does not want any..." She looks at the mugwump before reciting back the word: "'cavities.'"
  360.  
  361. Xiran's eyes briefly drift to the sunflower Tau wears, vibrant amid the rest of her attire.
  362.  
  363. Calioliahali turns her steel blue gaze toward an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues, then to Cheliyi, expression curious.
  364.  
  365. To Cali, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Your daughter is quite well-informed on the knowledge of cavities, whereas I have no teeth and thusly no need to concern myself with such a thing."
  366.  
  367. Whispering, you say, "She is learning."
  368.  
  369. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues chitters at you with energetic clicks of her mandibles.
  370.  
  371. A look of understanding crossing her features, Calioliahali nods her head slowly.
  372.  
  373. Xiran's eyes twinkle at an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues's sense of humour.
  374.  
  375. Faintly buzzing, you say, "Well -I- did not teach her about cavities."
  376.  
  377. You have emoted: Gurashi rubs their beak as if to prove their point, mandibles clicking.
  378.  
  379. Softly, Calioliahali Skydrifter says to an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues, "That is fortunate, given your affinity for the, ah... Face-melting confections."
  380.  
  381. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues glances askance.
  382.  
  383. Esei raises a slender brow.
  384.  
  385. As dawn ascends, the deep, resonant chime of a magnificent bell reverberates through the mountains.
  386.  
  387. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues's mandibles twitch slightly as she voices a brief, curious chirr.
  388.  
  389. Xiran glances between the Skydrifters. "Face-melting?" she whispers with some trepidation.
  390.  
  391. Tau the Twilit says, "Here you are, one of your own."
  392.  
  393. Jolanthe enters from the down, emanating an aura of immense power.
  394.  
  395. You have emoted: Gurashi sighs happily as dawn begins to seep into the Basin, mandibles clicking against their face. "Khep likes very spicy candies, yes. Face-melting! Oh!"
  396.  
  397. Faintly buzzing, you say, "Miss Jolanthe! You made it!"
  398.  
  399. You chirp happily at Jolanthe.
  400.  
  401. Jolanthe curtseys gracefully.
  402.  
  403. Calioliahali's left wing unfurls briefly to strike its utmost tip to her forehead in a sharp salute to Jolanthe.
  404.  
  405. Jolanthe Myeras says, "Don't mind me - oh, thank you!"
  406.  
  407. Xiran blinks, then thanks Tau before sliding a bright yellow rose into her hair.
  408.  
  409. Xiran flashes Jolanthe a joyous smile.
  410.  
  411. You have emoted: Gurashi giggles happily, waving their smaller secondary hands towards Jolanthe. "I had not been certain if you could makes it but... you did! So - thank you. We are ah, just giving peoples another minutes or so. Thank you for coming!"
  412.  
  413. The soft voice of Esei tickles your ear, "Perhaps you might ask the Sultan if he could find some of those festival candies..."
  414.  
  415. Jolanthe nods solemnly.
  416.  
  417. Jolanthe quickly devours a slice of Ghodak-themed wedding cake.
  418.  
  419. Pursing their lips, you say, "I do not know an easier way to invites peoples I cannot see ... because shouting is ah... uh.... rude."
  420.  
  421. Faintly buzzing, you say, "Well I would feel rude."
  422.  
  423. Tau nods her head at you, showing her acceptance.
  424.  
  425. Jolanthe Myeras asks you, "Want to borrow the range of my eyes for a while?"
  426.  
  427. Curiously, you ask Jolanthe, "Do your eyes have lots of seeing?"
  428.  
  429. Jolanthe gives a gold-framed scrying mirror to you.
  430.  
  431. Faintly buzzing, you say, "Ouwahhhh."
  432.  
  433. Jolanthe Myeras says, "Try looking through that, perhaps."
  434.  
  435. Giggling, Sterling Keeper Xiran Stormcrow says, "Eyes that see further than a kephera. Interesting interesting!"
  436.  
  437. Esei ponders Xiran thoughtfully, looking her up and down.
  438.  
  439. A sleek black crow wings down from Cheliyi's shoulder, landing next to Xiran. She lets out a little inquisitive chirp.
  440.  
  441. You have emoted: Gurashi gazes into the mirror for a time before chirping and passing it back to Jolanthe gratefully. "Thank you, Miss Jolanthe! Is perfect."
  442.  
  443. Jolanthe gives the world a thumbs up.
  444.  
  445. Giggling, you say, "Are still peoples who I cannot see, but ..."
  446.  
  447. You nod your head emphatically.
  448.  
  449. Faintly buzzing, you say, "I cannot see into other cities or communes..."
  450.  
  451. Esei hums thoughtfully.
  452.  
  453. Xiran selfishly draws a slice of Ghodak-themed wedding cake towards herself, pursing her lips at a sleek black crow.
  454.  
  455. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues glances up from her spot nearby, looking no less nervous than she did ten minutes ago.
  456.  
  457. You glance about alertly, your antennae twitching as you scan the immediate area.
  458.  
  459. A sleek black crow offers Xiran a grin by way of an open beak, then tilts her head at a slice of Ghodak-themed wedding cake abruptly in her possession. She lets out a sharp chirp at Tau, jabbing at the cake with her beak.
  460.  
  461. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues's mandibles twitch slightly as she voices a brief, curious chirr.
  462.  
  463. Excitedly, you say, "I sense ... more siblings."
  464.  
  465. Calioliahali nods her head affirmatively.
  466.  
  467. Xiran's ears perk up with a sudden interest.
  468.  
  469. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues glances about alertly, her antennae twitching as she scans the immediate area.
  470.  
  471. The eyes of Esei go briefly out of focus.
  472. You sense the sweeping gaze of Esei looking upon you.
  473.  
  474. Glorious rays of morning light burst forth from Father Sun's crown as it peeks over the world's edge, announcing a bright and shining new dawn.
  475.  
  476. (House Skydrifter): Calioliahali says, "We will be beginning the ceremony shortly, if you wish to teleport to us, o dapper twins."
  477.  
  478. (House Skydrifter): Qillilitli says, "We're late we're late."
  479.  
  480. Faintly buzzing, you say, "At least, I am sensing them waking ... almost everybody! Incoming: the dapper twins!"
  481.  
  482. (House Skydrifter): Azazilliy says, "Hello."
  483.  
  484. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Ah. I see."
  485.  
  486. (House Skydrifter): Qillilitli says, "We're almost late."
  487.  
  488. Fumbling with her notes, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "More people. Yes, good, fine, proper ceremony."
  489.  
  490. Your shoulders bunch as you let out a short giggle.
  491.  
  492. Time ripples around you in disjointed waves as Qillilitli enters from the down. + Azazilliy
  493.  
  494. Faintly buzzing, you exclaim, "Ah!"
  495.  
  496. Qillilitli glances askance at Azazilliy.
  497.  
  498. With a flourish of her arm, Qillilitli bows deeply.
  499.  
  500. Azazilliy bows politely, dark-feathered wings gently fanning behind them.
  501.  
  502. Qillilitli beams broadly.
  503.  
  504. Mmellialleh beams broadly.
  505.  
  506. Azazilliy beams broadly.
  507.  
  508. Jolanthe curtseys gracefully.
  509.  
  510. You chirp happily.
  511.  
  512. Faintly buzzing, you exclaim, "Good morning, everybody!"
  513.  
  514. Addressing Azazilliy and Qillilitli each in turn, Calioliahali Skydrifter says, "Sibling. Sister."
  515.  
  516. You have emoted: Gurashi looks about those gathered, their mandibles clicking against their face. "Ah, that is many faces...thank you all for coming!"
  517.  
  518. You chirp happily.
  519.  
  520. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues closes her eyes and inhales deeply, absorbing the scent of her surroundings.
  521.  
  522. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues exhales slowly, allowing a long fluid breath to creep from her lungs.
  523.  
  524. With a sleek black crow appeased by Tau, Xiran drifts up to circle about an imposing kepheran princess, a soft rain of ethereal motes highlighting an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues's iridescent form and the notes in the kephera's hands. The faeling smiles at the reunion of the Skydrifters.
  525.  
  526. You pat an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues in a friendly manner.
  527.  
  528. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues glances askance at Xiran.
  529.  
  530. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Er, thank you."
  531.  
  532. You think to yourself: *their gaze briefly lingers on each individual gathered, a sense of relief and gratitude washing over them*.
  533.  
  534. You look at Calioliahali hopefully.
  535.  
  536. You whisper quietly in Calioliahali's ear.
  537. Your melodic voice sings into Calioliahali Skydrifter's mind, "Are we ready, do you thinks?"
  538.  
  539. Xiran grins impishly at Khepqet before floating back to Esei's side.
  540.  
  541. The perception of time momentarily slows to a fraction as Atropos snips stray strands and frayed threads upon the Tapestry of Fate, each cut bringing a distant scream. Time rushes forward as the memory fades, yet you retain the knowledge that your fate in Lusternia is far from meeting its end.
  542.  
  543. Calioliahali takes a deep breath, and then nods wordlessly to you.
  544.  
  545. Cheliyi settles comfortably beside an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues, waiting patiently.
  546.  
  547. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues glances up as she notices Gurashi and Calioliahali begin whispering to one another, chittering softly to herself and giving her notes one final look-over before standing up straight.
  548.  
  549. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues sighs, then lets out a loud insect-like whistle to draw the attention of those gathered, the sound echoing out across the mountain peaks. "Alright everyone, if I might steal your attention..." She chitters, secondary hands gesturing for silence while her primary pair fold across her chest. "We are ready to begin."
  550.  
  551. A shimmer of light plays on your goggle lenses as Hiresh arrives from ether.
  552.  
  553. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Thank you everyone for coming here to the top of this very high mountain with very unsafe sides." Her antennae bob as she gestures behind her to the pair. "For you to have made it this far, then one or both of these two individuals means something to you. Hopefully something good."
  554.  
  555. Hiresh smiles softly at you.
  556.  
  557. You have emoted: Gurashi smiles politely, their attention returning to the other speaking kephera, who fumbles lightly with her notes.
  558.  
  559. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues pauses to take a deep breath, chitin rising and falling. "When Gurashi asked me to speak on behalf of him and his wife, I originally said no." She sniffs, her voice matter-of-fact. "I have never attended a wedding, let alone one in the Overvault. Every nation seems to have its own customs and approaches, their own preferences. Some pour sands representative of one another into a singular vessel to symbolize their melding, while others..." She sounds puzzled, her hand waving in the air before clenching into a fist. "They throw rice? I am assuming in the hopes that they will take root and sprout forth new growth. Others still tie hands, or exchange flowers, share drinks..."
  560.  
  561. Abandoning her mauled slice of cake, a sleek black crow flutters up to land atop one of Esei's horns. The veiled viscanti appears unbothered by this new weight, as both their and the bird's attentions turn to the kephera.
  562.  
  563. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "But I do not need to ask them to do any of these things today, one because we are celebrating an anniversary rather than a wedding, and -two-..." She turns her attention from the crowd to the nearby couple, mandibles clicking against her face, "because the both of them already share everything with each other."
  564.  
  565. With a sigh, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "All the time. It is endearing and disgusting."
  566.  
  567. You carapace turns a bright shade of red as you blush.
  568.  
  569. Wings fluttering, Xiran smothers a laugh as Khepqet continues.
  570.  
  571. Calioliahali's headfeathers ruffle and her face fills with rubescent hues, gaze turning pointedly downwards.
  572.  
  573. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "But I digress." She raises her hand in apology. "Gurashi is my oldest friend. He occupies all of my earliest memories. I know all of his embarrassing stories, like that one time--."
  574.  
  575. You have emoted: Gurashi's eyes widen, and they begin to furiously shake their head, secondary hands waving 'no'.
  576.  
  577. Squinting in the direction of the other kephera, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "...ah. It would appear that humiliation is not part of the ceremony."
  578.  
  579. You have emoted: Gurashi momentarily sags in relief.
  580.  
  581. Standing up a little straighter, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "But I am a stern believer that our past mistakes should be learning experiences, and so I will tell one anyway."
  582.  
  583. You stare blankly into space.
  584.  
  585. Grinning, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Ahah. I have fooled you once again. I am mastering your Overvault humor, you cannot stop me."
  586.  
  587. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues clears her throat.
  588.  
  589. Xiran vibrates with suppressed snickers.
  590.  
  591. Calioliahali's feathery ears remain fixed upon an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues's words, and she cannot help but allow a birdlike laugh to flutter past her lips.
  592.  
  593. Esei and a sleek black crow tilt their heads in subtle unison.
  594.  
  595. You have emoted: Gurashi covers their face with their secondary hands as the other kephera glances back down at her notes.
  596.  
  597. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues reads the notecard she holds for a long while before looking up towards the other kephera, mandibles clicking against her face. "Gurashi." Her golden antennae bob. "You are a good kephera. You are gentle, and devoted, and so unfathomably kind. I know I often tease you, but it is because I am proud of you. The life you have made for yourself in the Overvault is not one to scoff at. Keep taking care of that wife of yours - you are incredibly lucky to have her."
  598.  
  599. With a gentle wobble, a gelatinous seal stamps in from the ether.
  600.  
  601. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues then turns to look at the trill, staring squarely up into the taller woman's face. "Calioliahali. You have brought out a side of Gurashi I have not gotten to see since the two of us were young. I see why it is they like you so much - you also are benevolent, and loyal, and strong. And yes, I would go so far as to say you are 'cool'." She smirks. "Please continue to help them remember what it is to live freely."
  602.  
  603. Xiran flashes Fillirriqili a joyous smile.
  604.  
  605. Fillirriqili chirps happily.
  606.  
  607. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Now," She claps all four hands together, "I am tired of talking. I believe the happy couple had words to say to one another so I trust they will take it away from here."
  608.  
  609. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues stares pointedly at Calioliahali as she says this, mandibles clicking against her face.
  610.  
  611. You see the following people here:
  612. Qillilitli, Jolanthe, Yilan, Mmellialleh, Hiresh, Calioliahali, Xiran, Fillirriqili, Azazilliy, Cheliyi, Esei, Gurashi. (+Tau in spirit cause she had to drive home)
  613.  
  614. Cheliyi claps her hands together merrily.
  615.  
  616. Calioliahali's ears flatten against her head as she continues listening to the former princess, cheeks again filling with color, and then at the woman's prompting, she offers a little nod, finally fully looking up from the ground.
  617.  
  618. Calioliahali reaches out to tenderly take hold of your primary hands, her steel blue eyes meeting your bulbous red ones. "As you well know, long before you and I met, I had sworn a set of vows to myself," she says softly but evenly. "They were devised in order to better serve and protect my family and the Collective, but what I have come to realize is that they were also to protect me." She inhales deeply through her nose, the corners of her mouth twitching. "As they were originally written, I forbade myself from expression and intimacy, from the prospect of parenthood. I thought that these things were inherently a distraction - dangerous, even." She shakes her head gently, the oceanic plumage of her headdress swaying. "Truly, I was afraid of them."
  619.  
  620. Eyebrows knitting together, Calioliahali Skydrifter says to you, "I have often described that time before we came to know each other as living in a fog. I did what I felt was expected of me, although those expectations were primarily thrust upon me by myself."
  621.  
  622. All at once, Calioliahali's expression brightens, the lightning within her irises pulsing. "But then I met you, Gurashi. Your warmth and kindness, your eagerness to assist at your own expense, your attention to even the quietest at a gathering." Another deep breath. "It was unexpected, the things that I came to feel. I felt myself drawn to you, like a beacon, guiding me through my fog, to a safer, healthier place." Her grasp upon the kephera's hands tightens. "Soon, I found that all I ever wanted to do was to bask in your light."
  623.  
  624. Calioliahali's black lips curve helplessly upwards into a warm smile as she continues to regard you. "In our time together, I have learned and done so much that I never would have otherwise." She wrests one of her calloused hands away now to lay it upon your shoulder, her smile lingering as she minutely sways. "I have learned to dance, to sing, to play, to parent, to be expressive, to love food, to enjoy clothing, to have friends beyond my family, and even to alter my own shape in the pursuit of broadening my perspective." Her swaying gradually stills. "You have enhanced my life in so very many wonderful ways."
  625.  
  626. The towering trill woman lifts her hand from her spouse's shoulder to cup the side of your beak, her smile faltering somewhat. "However, as much as you have given me, as much as you have been a beacon to me, to those gathered here, and to so many others within the Basin," Calioliahali begins, her tone sobering. "I have recognized that it is sometimes difficult to see just how much good you do for those around you, and easier to see all the places that your light does not reach. To be compelled to burn brighter to compensate..." She allows a hint of mirth to enter her voice as she continues. "Even if you could not possibly sustain the fueling costs."
  627.  
  628. You have emoted: Gurashi's mandibles click gently against their face as Calioliahali speaks to them, their hands in hers tightening minutely until one hand is pulled away and laid upon their shoulder. At the mention of fuel costs, they let out a short, buzzing laugh before returning to silence, their expression nothing short of adoring as they listen to her continue.
  629.  
  630. Still grasping your chitinous primary left hand, Calioliahali gently pulls it up to her lips, kissing the finger that bears your wedding ring. "But as your wife, I wish to vow to you now that I will always be by your side, to support you and to ensure that you are treated with the same kindnesses you so readily give of yourself." Her smile returns in full as she gazes down at you adoringly, thumb lightly brushing over your beak while she continues to hold it. "When it is too dark for you to find your way, I will hold your hand, and guide you. When you are so cold that your teeth chatter, I will cover you in an abundance of hats and scarves, and embrace you. When you feel too tired to move, I will pick you up, and carry you."
  631.  
  632. Finally lowering her hand from the kephera's face so that she can recapture the hand she'd earlier relinquished, Calioliahali bends so that she is at eye level with you. "You are my spouse. My sunlight. My dream. My apotheosis." She inhales deeply through her nose. "My partner in all things." Her steel blue irises, normally alight with electricity, begin to cloud over with dark grey now, and moisture accumulates at the corners of her eyes. "And above all else, no matter what darkness either of us faces, I will always love you, Gurashi."
  633.  
  634. As the sun descends below the horizon, its final stray beams of light refract over the clouds and streak the sky in brilliant shades of pink.
  635.  
  636. Listening to Calioliahali's vows, Xiran's gaze softens as she beholds the couple.
  637.  
  638. You have emoted: Gurashi opens and closes their beak quietly, letting out another noise, closer to a hiccup then a laugh. They reach up with both smaller secondary hands to sweetly cup her face as she lingers at their eye level, their mandibles clicking endlessly in their excitement. "Thank you," They whisper before letting go, all four hands moving to collect either of Calioliahali's.
  639.  
  640. Golden shades radiate from your chest and your heart beats faster with newly-appeared determination.
  641.  
  642. Calioliahali sinks her teeth into her lower lip, a singular tear streaking down her visible cheek, over her now trembling lips, and slowly she straightens up in place as her hands are collected by all of your own, the taller woman offering you a singular nod.
  643.  
  644. Seemingly enraptured with the trill opposite them, you say to Calioliahali, "M-my d-dearest and..." They pause, lifting a hand to wipe at the tear that streaks down the trill's face, taking a deep breath before starting again. "My dearest and darlingest wifey..."
  645.  
  646. You have emoted: "As I write this - er, r-read it now, I am feeling as giddy and nervous as when I was a muchly younger persons, the one that was only just beginning to know you." Gurashi gazes adoringly at Calioliahali as they speak, antennae bobbing. "I still sometimes think about how we met, how it was nothing exceptional, just another Domoths." They smile to themselves. "But, then there you were, standing amongst your siblings with your steely gaze and weapons out... And all I could think back then, months before we ever spoke a word to one another, was..."
  647.  
  648. Chittering happily, you say to Calioliahali, "'She is so COOL'."
  649.  
  650. You have emoted: "Being the Most Beloved's Confidant has meant that lots of peoples from all over have come to me with their secrets. But is not very often, if ever, that I share mine." Gurashi smiles a little, head canting to the side as they speak a little softer still. "It is my secret, then, when I say that I am actually a -very- lonely persons. Lonely, and pretty tired."
  651.  
  652. Faintly buzzing, you say, "There are often times when, even as I am surrounded by lots of peoples, I can feel this..." They struggle for the word, breaking their stare to glance briefly upward, as if the clouds will find the answer for them, "emptiness. Like a dish that broke and is missing pieces still, but..."
  653.  
  654. You have emoted: Gurashi's bulbous eyes grow a little shinier as they continue to speak. "But when we are together, those parts of me are not quite so obvious, or overwhelming. No, they are never gone..." They chitter, mandibles clicking against their face, "but, to be with you, to talk withs you, to make newer, kindly memories with you... I am able to almost forgets I have them to begins with."
  655.  
  656. A wandering bard sighs dramatically and plucks annoyedly at their instrument.
  657. A wandering bard exclaims, "What is TAKING so long?! I must share my genius with the world!"
  658.  
  659. You glance askance at a wandering bard.
  660. A wandering bard sketches a low bow as she glances at you.
  661.  
  662. (OOC Clan): Calioliahali says, "L o l."
  663. (OOC Clan): You say, "L O L."
  664.  
  665. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues's eyes raise to the heavens as a look of hope flashes across her face.
  666.  
  667. You clear your throat.
  668.  
  669. Faintly buzzing, you say to Calioliahali, "L-like Khep said - am able to ... exist. I do not have to pretends. You never asks me to be what I am not."
  670. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues attention suddenly turns to you, antennae twitching as she cants her head to the side.
  671.  
  672. Voice wavering, you say to Calioliahali, "You let me be me - happy or sad or whatever I is."
  673.  
  674. You have emoted: "You are as beautiful as the sky, strongly enough to hold up those around you, beautiful enough to see from the distance." Gurashi returns their secondary hands to hold the trill's face. "You speaks with such eloquence and confidence - is like every syllables that comes out of your mouth is like a song. And when you laugh, it is vibrant enough to light up an entire ballroom." They begin to chitter excitedly as they prattle on. "Every letter you write is inspiring. Every piece of clothing you sew is a masterpieces! Everything you do is so thoughtful and well-intended and..."
  675.  
  676. You have emoted: Gurashi trails off again, having run out of air rather than words. With a faint buzzing whistle, they peek up at her again. "Thank you, for being willing to try new things with me, and being brave with me. Thank you for always eating the foods I makes, and playing games with me. Thank you for renewing my lifes and for loving me even when I feel unlovable."
  677.  
  678. Adoringly, you say to Calioliahali, "To you, Calioliahali Skydrifter, I vow with my -whole- me to always show you all of the kindness you have shown me. I vow to always make you breakfast, and to go to new places with you. I vow to do all I can to never disappoint you. And I vow to never go a single day without making sure I kiss your beautiful face."
  679.  
  680. With a gentle chirr, Bizirik whips around and eagerly traipses off to find Calioliahali.
  681. Appearing with no warning from the shadows, Bizirik creeps into the room, approaching Calioliahali and gazing at them expectantly.
  682.  
  683. (OOC Clan): Calioliahali says, "I fucking."
  684. (OOC Clan): Calioliahali says, "Cannot."
  685.  
  686. Bizirik, the leothin snorts like the good leothin it is even though it has no idea why it did that.
  687.  
  688. (OOC Clan): You say, "Sobbing."
  689. (OOC Clan): Esei says, "Wh eeze."
  690.  
  691. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues rolls her eyes before grinning at the couple, in movement behind the gathering with a skylantern held within her hands.
  692.  
  693. With a chirp, you say to Calioliahali, "Thank you for being my wifey. I love you lots, and hopes that I can help you feel even a tiny bit as nicely as you makes me feel."
  694.  
  695. You inch bashfully over to Calioliahali and nuzzle her tenderly.
  696.  
  697. Calioliahali is at this point host to a veritable waterfall upon her face, tears freely splattering upon her clothing and the nearby ground, the moisture soon finding purchase upon your chitinous face as well. She appears to attempt a response, but sound fails her, and her lips go back to being mostly closed and trembling.
  698.  
  699. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues steps forward again as the two finish speaking to one another, clearing her throat. "Relationships are hard. Twenty-five years is just one drop in an ocean of life." She declares, nodding to the crowd before looking back towards the couple. "But if your first quarter century is any measure to go by, then I think you two will do just fine."
  700.  
  701. Sterling Keeper Xiran Stormcrow thinks to herself: Oh... the dears...
  702.  
  703. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues is momentarily silent as she lifts the skylantern in her hands, sending it aloft into the sky. "Here is to your next twenty-five years."
  704.  
  705. Xiran smiles softly.
  706.  
  707. As Xiran releases a radiant skylantern of the rising sun into the air, it slowly floats upon the breeze, drifting upward.
  708. As Azazilliy releases a radiant skylantern of the rising sun into the air, it slowly floats upon the breeze, drifting upward.
  709. As Jolanthe releases a radiant skylantern of the rising sun into the air, it slowly floats upon the breeze, drifting upward.
  710. As Fillirriqili releases a radiant skylantern of the rising sun into the air, it slowly floats upon the breeze, drifting upward.
  711. As Hiresh releases a radiant skylantern of the rising sun into the air, it slowly floats upon the breeze, drifting upward.
  712.  
  713. The fiery hues cast by this skylantern as it ascends paint the surrounds like a hopeful second sunrise. x5
  714.  
  715. You have emoted: Gurashi chitters a little more loudly, seeming to not notice an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues's releasing of the skylantern as they gingerly wipe at Calioliahali's tearful face with their chitinous hands, laughing softly. "Wiiifeeeeyyyy," They chitter in a sing-song voice. "I do not have my kerchiefs on me...! I am sorry!"
  716.  
  717. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues plants her hands on her hips, grinning at the crowd before sending her notes scattering into the air. "Thank you for coming to join us," She announces, wiping her hands together. "That...well, that's all I have planned, I don't know what these two wanted to do next."
  718.  
  719. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues glances askance.
  720.  
  721. As Yilan releases a radiant skylantern of the rising sun into the air, it slowly floats upon the breeze, drifting upward.
  722.  
  723. Azazilliy claps their hands together merrily.
  724.  
  725. Calioliahali seems peripherally aware of the lanterns rising around her, though her attention remains primarily upon her doting spouse, and eventually she musters a horse, birdlike laugh. "Ah... It is okay. I do not mind. Let them fall, ah..." She peels away from the kephera for just an instant to retrieve her own lantern upon hearing an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues's words, and tearfully releases it as well.
  726.  
  727. (Alliance OOC): Romaan says, "Event?"
  728. (Alliance OOC): Fillirriqili says, "The best lore one ever."
  729. Fillirriqili jerks slightly as the air fills with sparkling motes of bright light.
  730. You sense Romaan pulling on the strands of aether surrounding Fillirriqili.
  731. (OOC Clan): You say, "FILLI NO."
  732. (OOC Clan): Calioliahali says, "Oh my god."
  733. (OOC Clan): Azazilliy says, "Smh."
  734. (OOC Clan): Azazilliy says, "You troll."
  735. (OOC Clan): Fillirriqili says, "I speaketh from the heart."
  736.  
  737. Hiresh appears to puff up slightly as her entire body glows a cheerful shade of citrine yellow.
  738.  
  739. Esei idly twitches their tail.
  740.  
  741. You have emoted: Gurashi giggles at the lantern as it drifts up, waving farewell at it. "A-ah, no! I do not thinks I have any other plans for the ceremony... we just wanted to exchange our words," They murmur, giving Calioliahali a firm squeeze. "Vows, since we never got to have the ceremony properly be-fores."
  742.  
  743. (OOC Clan): Qillilitli says, "Okay what Nexus are we licking."
  744.  
  745. Your shoulders bunch as you let out a short giggle.
  746.  
  747. Xiran's eyes twinkle enchantingly.
  748.  
  749. The hollow voice of Hiresh reverberates in your mind, "I'd offer a toast but I only have whiskey, seems inappropriate for such a beautiful moment, you are both so lovely."
  750.  
  751. Happily, you say, "Thank you, dear friends and family. Am glad the weather behaved!"
  752.  
  753. You glance askance at a wandering bard.
  754. A wandering bard sketches a low bow as she glances at you.
  755.  
  756. Faintly buzzing, you say, "Even if some company got a little impatiently."
  757.  
  758. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues smirks.
  759.  
  760. The corners of Hiresh's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.
  761.  
  762. Jolanthe nods solemnly.
  763.  
  764. Your melodic voice sings into Hiresh Ryseni, Mistress of the Sands's mind, "The sentiments is very muchly appreciated! Thank you so muchly for coming, you are muchly appreciated too! We have not been waking much so, it was nice to see so many faces."
  765.  
  766. Your melodic voice sings into Hiresh Ryseni, Mistress of the Sands's mind, "I will mentally drink the whiskey and hopefully remain mentally undrunk!"
  767.  
  768. Clearing her throat and addressing those gathered briefly, tears still seeming unlikely to ebb, Calioliahali Skydrifter says, "Ah, yes. Thank you for joining us, everyone."
  769.  
  770. Agent Qillilitli Skydrifter smiles and says, "Thank you for having us, and congratulations!"
  771.  
  772. The hollow voice of Hiresh reverberates in your mind, "I have been gone for almost two years, it is nice to be remembered, this made my year entire."
  773.  
  774. Mmellialleh Skydrifter exclaims, "Congrats!"
  775.  
  776. You gaze softens as you smile.
  777.  
  778. Jolanthe gives up a round of applause.
  779.  
  780. Yilan claps their hands together merrily.
  781.  
  782. You have emoted: Gurashi giggles at the congratulations as it is offered, giving the trill another squeeze before peeking back up at her. "We are very fortunately, I thinks." They hum. "Oh! I-if anybody is hungry or wanting more cakes, or something that is not cakes! I have foods!"
  783.  
  784. Esei tilts their head inquisitively.
  785. A sleek black crow tilts her head inquisitively.
  786.  
  787. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Because it is Gurashi, and Gurashi has food."
  788.  
  789. Faintly buzzing, you say, "Yes!"
  790.  
  791. You brandish a savory pull-apart bread brimming with seeds and vegetables menacingly.
  792.  
  793. Sterling Keeper Xiran Stormcrow whispers to a wandering bard, "And now you've quite a tale to share."
  794.  
  795. Seriously, you say, "I made my wifey's favorite."
  796.  
  797. A wandering bard continues her journey to the down, her mandolin swinging jauntily from one shoulder.
  798.  
  799. Your melodic voice sings into Hiresh Ryseni, Mistress of the Sands's mind, "Ouwah, am so glad!"
  800. Your melodic voice sings into Hiresh Ryseni, Mistress of the Sands's mind, "To the making it, not the being gone so long! Sometimes that happens!"
  801.  
  802. Bizirik, the leothin snorts where it sits, tail slapping the ground behind it.
  803.  
  804. Jolanthe Myeras says to you, "I might go and sketch something real quick, if you don't mind."
  805.  
  806. The hollow voice of Hiresh reverberates in your mind, "If I were to quickly obtain some wine, or maybe tea would you be opposed to a toast to your good health?"
  807.  
  808. Your melodic voice sings into Hiresh Ryseni, Mistress of the Sands's mind, "If would like? O-K!"
  809.  
  810. You tilt your head curiously at Jolanthe.
  811.  
  812. Xiran's ears perk up as her attention turns towards Jolanthe.
  813.  
  814. Faintly buzzing, you say to Jolanthe, "A sketchy?"
  815.  
  816. Hiresh Ryseni, Mistress of the Sands says, "I will be back shortly."
  817.  
  818. You nod your head at Hiresh.
  819.  
  820. Jolanthe nods her head emphatically.
  821.  
  822. Jolanthe Myeras says, "Won't be long!"
  823.  
  824. Jolanthe leaves to the down, emanating an aura of immense power.
  825.  
  826. Gently tugging on the trill's dress, you say to Calioliahali, "She is going to get us a toast! Or, rather, a drinks for a toast."
  827.  
  828. Faintly buzzing, you say, "Not actually toast."
  829.  
  830. Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk thinks to themself: ** ah... they forgot tea... **.
  831.  
  832. You give a savory pull-apart bread brimming with seeds and vegetables to Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk.
  833.  
  834. Faintly buzzing, you say to Esei, "For your birdy friend."
  835.  
  836. Drawing closer to her spouse, nodding absently, Calioliahali Skydrifter says, "Ah... Understood."
  837.  
  838. Romaan slips quietly away.
  839.  
  840. Jolanthe enters from the down, emanating an aura of immense power.
  841.  
  842. A sleek black crow caws, swooping from her perch to snap the bread from Esei's clawed fingers a bare second after you placed it there, landing several feet away to maul it as she mauled the cake before.
  843.  
  844. Deadpan and breadless, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk whispers, "Thank you."
  845.  
  846. Xiran eyes a sleek black crow's voracious habits.
  847.  
  848. With a flourish of her arm, Qillilitli bows deeply.
  849.  
  850. Qillilitli points off into the wild blue yonder.
  851.  
  852. You face lights up as you smile brightly at Qillilitli.
  853.  
  854. Fillirriqili looks up, perplexed, as a great wash of golden light sweeps through the air behind him, back and forth with eerie, rhythmic motions. Fillirriqili nods, apparently satisfied, and the display vanishes in a cascade of twinkling sparks.
  855.  
  856. Jolanthe Myeras says to you, "Just a little something whimsical that feels right for the occasion."
  857.  
  858. Yilan leaves, following Azazilliy Skydrifter, Procurator of Collectivism.
  859.  
  860. Qillilitli fiddles with a whirring screwdriver, and a modulating whirr fills the air. A blue glow surrounds Qillilitli just before she slowly fades away.
  861.  
  862. You eyes light up as you smile.
  863.  
  864. Faintly buzzing, you say, "Oh, they are gone.... ah!"
  865.  
  866. Jolanthe gives a sketch of a hummingbird moth to you.
  867. Jolanthe gives a sketch of a hummingbird moth to Calioliahali Skydrifter.
  868.  
  869. Utterly entranced, Xiran emits a long "Ooooh."
  870.  
  871. Your eyes bug out as you boggle in amazement.
  872.  
  873. Xiran beams broadly at Jolanthe.
  874.  
  875. You face lights up as you smile brightly at Mmellialleh.
  876.  
  877. In a husky, honeyed cadence, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk whispers to Xiran, "Tis not something she favors, but she will eat it."
  878.  
  879. A gust of icy wind sweeps through the vicinity, followed by a maelstrom of glittering snowflakes that surrounds Mmellialleh and bears her out of sight, the scent of cloudberries fading with her departure.
  880.  
  881. Jolanthe Myeras says, "I hope they might brighten your days on occasion and be nice little momentos for this day."
  882.  
  883. You have emoted: Gurashi stares down at the sketch, then holds it up, smiling at the creature upon it. "How lovely! How funderful!" They laugh, beaming at Jolanthe. "Thank you so muchly! I will keep this forever!"
  884.  
  885. The bright, bell-like voice of Romaan rings in your ear, "Your food is wonderful, as always." <-- he got cake don't worry
  886. Your melodic voice sings into Sir Romaan D'Varden, Knight of the Paladins's mind, "Am so glad you liked it!"
  887.  
  888. Jolanthe hums a happy tune.
  889.  
  890. A shimmer of light plays on your goggle lenses as Hiresh arrives from ether.
  891.  
  892. Faintly buzzing, you say to Jolanthe, "Thank you so muchly, really, you are a goodly friend."
  893.  
  894. <-- Cheli logs out and back in
  895. Cheliyi blinks.
  896.  
  897. Hiresh Ryseni, Mistress of the Sands says, "Less people now, regardless I'd like to raise a toast to my Great Grandparents for 25 years."
  898.  
  899. You have emoted: Gurashi hugs the sketch before smoothing out the paper and very, very carefully inserting it into their sketchbook, nodding down at it.
  900.  
  901. You face lights up as you smile brightly at Hiresh.
  902.  
  903. Your shoulders bunch as you let out a short giggle.
  904.  
  905. Calioliahali reaches up to wipe at her eyes so that she might properly examine the sketch she's been handed, then offers Jolanthe a grateful smile and a respectful nod. "Yes, ah... It is very beautiful. Thank you so much."
  906.  
  907. Jolanthe Myeras says, "Indeed, and it's good to share."
  908.  
  909. Hiresh gives a shot glass to you.
  910.  
  911. Murmuring, Sterling Keeper Xiran Stormcrow says, "I feel like I just witnessed something legendary, with so many Skydrifters in one place."
  912.  
  913. Hiresh begins to wield a shot glass in her left hand.
  914.  
  915. Jolanthe begins to wield a shot glass in her right hand.
  916.  
  917. Hiresh raises her glass in a toast.
  918.  
  919. Faintly buzzing, you say to Hiresh, "A-ah! A toast! Thank you so very kindly, great grandchild."
  920.  
  921. Curious, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Why do they call it a toast if you are not consuming ... toast..."
  922.  
  923. Cheliyi gives Hiresh a friendly squeeze.
  924.  
  925. Esei holds the shot glass awkwardly, their fingers clutched at the bottom as if they were holding a spherical object.
  926.  
  927. Hiresh Ryseni, Mistress of the Sands says, "Ah, one for you too."
  928.  
  929. Tau peers at a shot glass unscrupulously.
  930.  
  931. Jolanthe Myeras says to Hiresh, "Hmm, I suppose we know what Gurashi would be if they were a drink now, too."
  932.  
  933. The corners of Cheliyi's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.
  934.  
  935. Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk thinks to themself: ** gurashi... as a drink...? hmm. **.
  936.  
  937. As the sun rises over the lay of the horizon, the sunlight is split into startling rays, vibrant purple in shade, that light the firmament in an exotic spray of colours.
  938.  
  939. At an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues's commentary, Calioliahali gently sets down the shot glass and instead raises her loaf of bread, grinning faintly. "Ah... Perhaps this will suffice, for me."
  940.  
  941. Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk thinks to themself: ** citrus and clover, golden poppies and honey. **.
  942.  
  943. Hiresh Ryseni, Mistress of the Sands says, "To twenty five years, the first of many for this lovely couple!"
  944.  
  945. Jolanthe raises her glass in a toast.
  946.  
  947. Hiresh raises her glass in a toast.
  948.  
  949. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues takes the drink that Calioliahali sets down, examining it before bringing it to her mouth and taking a tentative sip. She immediately makes a face, then tilts her head, taking a second, longer sip.
  950.  
  951. Hiresh gives a trillingly melodic laugh.
  952.  
  953. As the sun passes into the sky, the purple spray of colours fades, replaced by beams of natural sunlight.
  954.  
  955. Xiran giggles happily at Calioliahali.
  956.  
  957. Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk thinks to themself: ** the abrupt mental image of sunlight shining over sand, or perhaps crushed glass; a roseate moon, vibrant in the dark midnight sky; feathers drifting down, down, down... **.
  958.  
  959. The corners of Jolanthe's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.
  960.  
  961. Happily, you say to Hiresh, "Thank you, great granddaughter."
  962.  
  963. Esei's veiled gaze shifts from you to Calioliahali, briefly tilting their cup towards the two in a toast.
  964.  
  965. Hiresh Ryseni, Mistress of the Sands says, "Thank you for your ever present kindness, both of you, it is a ever a welcome to see you."
  966.  
  967. Nodding her head gently, Calioliahali Skydrifter says to Hiresh, "Yes, thank you."
  968.  
  969. Tau the Twilit thinks to herself: Be polite. Restraint.
  970.  
  971. Curiously and belatedly, you ask Jolanthe, "Could I be a lemonade?"
  972.  
  973. Ablutant Cheliyi Lunarose thinks to herself: **an internal sigh**.
  974.  
  975. Xiran relinquishes the Ghodak stone candies from her cake to a sleek black crow.
  976.  
  977. Jolanthe Myeras says to you, "Oh, I was thinking of a fog cutter, but you go and be whatever your heart desires."
  978.  
  979. Jolanthe snickers softly to herself.
  980.  
  981. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "A ... fog cutter."
  982.  
  983. Almost at the same time as the kephera, you say, "A fog cutter...."
  984.  
  985. You chitter at an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues with energetic clicks of your mandibles.
  986. Almost unwittingly, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues begins to chitter back at Gurashi, mandibles clicking with equal enthusiasm.
  987.  
  988. A sleek black crow pecks Xiran's finger in supposed gratitude, not quite hard enough to draw blood.
  989.  
  990. Sterling Keeper Xiran Stormcrow says to Jolanthe, "Oh, given their vows. That sounds fitti-ow!"
  991.  
  992. Cheliyi smiles wryly at Esei.
  993.  
  994. After seeming to practice much patience, Calioliahali at last begins to consume her previously raised loaf, as though it were the only thing she'd ever eaten, eyelids fluttering closed and remaining so several seconds after she's finished.
  995.  
  996. Childishly, Xiran sticks her tongue out at a sleek black crow.
  997.  
  998. Xiran eats a slice of Ghodak-themed wedding cake with obvious gusto.
  999.  
  1000. A sleek black crow chirps happily.
  1001.  
  1002. Hiresh Ryseni, Mistress of the Sands says, "Ah, lemon cake, magnificent."
  1003.  
  1004. Faintly buzzing, you say to Bizirik, the leothin, "Since you are wanting chores to do."
  1005.  
  1006. Bizirik, the leothin snorts.
  1007.  
  1008. Jolanthe Myeras says, "With cloudberry, no less."
  1009.  
  1010. <-- Makes Bizi deliver 3 things to Veldrin since they literally JUSt missed the thing weep
  1011.  
  1012. Xiran's eyes sparkle with amusement.
  1013.  
  1014. You have emoted: Gurashi clears their throat, then laughs again, looking up at Calioliahali, watching the trill eat. "Ah, thank you again, everybody, for coming ... I am without words to say, truly, to express how muchly I appreciates you all."
  1015.  
  1016. Faintly buzzing, you say, "Thank you for being my friends and my family! I am a lucky me, I thinks."
  1017.  
  1018. Jolanthe snaps her fingers, releasing sparkling motes of coloured light.
  1019. * * *
  1020. * * *
  1021. * * *
  1022. * * *
  1023. -----------
  1024. | POOF! |
  1025. -----------
  1026. * * *
  1027. * * *
  1028. * * *
  1029. * * *
  1030.  
  1031. You suddenly let loose a chittering laugh.
  1032.  
  1033. Faintly buzzing, you say, "Eek!"
  1034.  
  1035. Xiran snaps her fingers, releasing sparkling motes of coloured light.
  1036. * * *
  1037. * * *
  1038. * * *
  1039. * * *
  1040. -----------
  1041. | POOF! |
  1042. -----------
  1043. * * *
  1044. * * *
  1045. * * *
  1046. * * *
  1047.  
  1048. Hiresh claps her hands together, and a fountain of coloured light leaps into the air.
  1049. * * *
  1050. * * *
  1051. * * *
  1052. * * *
  1053. * * *
  1054. * * *
  1055. +=======+
  1056. * * * * * *| BOOM! |* * * * * *
  1057. +=======+
  1058. * * *
  1059. * * *
  1060. * * *
  1061. * * *
  1062. * * *
  1063. * * *
  1064.  
  1065. Hiresh smirks.
  1066.  
  1067. Calioliahali mutely nods her agreement as she licks clean her fingers, settling comfortably at your side, wearing a sincere if sleepy smile as she regards those remaining and the commotion being made.
  1068.  
  1069. Raising her fists defensively, an imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "Cease all your pyrotechnics, I'm liable to go deaf."
  1070.  
  1071. You weave a glamour of sparkling motes and release them.
  1072. * * *
  1073. * * *
  1074. * * *
  1075. * * *
  1076. -----------
  1077. | POOF! |
  1078. -----------
  1079. * * *
  1080. * * *
  1081. * * *
  1082. * * *
  1083.  
  1084. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues narrows her eyes at you in an unnerving manner.
  1085.  
  1086. Your eyes narrow slightly as you grin, mandibles clicking.
  1087.  
  1088. Hiresh gives a trillingly melodic laugh.
  1089.  
  1090. The corners of Xiran's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.
  1091.  
  1092. You have emoted: Gurashi giggles, then takes Calioliahali's hand, lifting it to their beak as if to kiss the back of it sweetly. "My soul is needed to rest, soonly, so we are going to steal away, I thinks," They hum, head bobbing side to side, antennae bobbing with them. "Thank you again, and we loves you muchly!"
  1093.  
  1094. Sterling Keeper Xiran Stormcrow smiles and says, "It was an honour to celebrate your anniversary with you."
  1095.  
  1096. Hiresh inclines her head politely to those around her.
  1097.  
  1098. Faintly buzzing, you say, "You are free! Free to wiggle your way off wherever you needs to!"
  1099.  
  1100. Faintly buzzing, you say, "If you want more cakes or shiny skylanterns - I have thems!"
  1101.  
  1102. Hiresh Ryseni, Mistress of the Sands says, "Thank you kindly for having me, it was joyous to see you again."
  1103.  
  1104. Hiresh Ryseni, Mistress of the Sands says, "I'd like a lantern, if you don't mind."
  1105.  
  1106. You give a radiant skylantern of the rising sun to Hiresh Ryseni, Mistress of the Sands.
  1107.  
  1108. Hiresh thanks you profusely.
  1109.  
  1110. In a husky, honeyed cadence, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk whispers, "I would like a second lantern also."
  1111.  
  1112. Calioliahali tightly squeezes your hand as hers is taken, and she tiredly raises a roseate wing in farewell. "Thank you again, yes. It was a pleasure to see all of you."
  1113.  
  1114. Hiresh curtseys gracefully.
  1115.  
  1116. Hiresh Ryseni, Mistress of the Sands says, "Farewell."
  1117.  
  1118. Faintly buzzing, you ask Xiran, "Thank YOU again for making us such snazzily outfits, oh my yes. I cannot get over how cute my wifey looks. See? How cute she is?"
  1119.  
  1120. Hiresh hugs Jolanthe compassionately.
  1121.  
  1122. Hiresh hugs Cheliyi compassionately.
  1123.  
  1124. You have emoted: Gurashi dramatically gestures to Calioliahali and the attire she wears.
  1125.  
  1126. You give a radiant skylantern of the rising sun to Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk.
  1127.  
  1128. Tau lifts a dainty hand to her neckline, glancing about with uncertain disdain.
  1129.  
  1130. You cough softly.
  1131.  
  1132. Esei hums thoughtfully.
  1133.  
  1134. Xiran giggles and claps for Calioliahali. "Twirl, twirl!" she cries.
  1135.  
  1136. Calioliahali blushes yet again, her cheeks apparently still not used to the sensation.
  1137.  
  1138. Your eyes narrow slightly as you grin, mandibles clicking.
  1139.  
  1140. Caught in a sudden bout of whimsy, you twirl about the room in idle circles.
  1141.  
  1142. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues says, "She was talking to Cali, Gurashi."
  1143.  
  1144. Twirling, you say, "Oh, I see."
  1145.  
  1146. A wry smile spreads across Cheliyi's face.
  1147.  
  1148. Calioliahali's feathery ears lay back against her head as she's prompted, but upon seeing her spouse twirl, she releases a birdlike laugh, and she dances alongside you, allowing her wings and skirt to swish around her.
  1149.  
  1150. Xiran claps her hands together in delight for the joyous couple.
  1151.  
  1152. You have emoted: Gurashi stops their spinning, turning to look up dazedly at Calioliahali instead. As soon as she starts spinning, they start right back up in their own turning, laughing as they rotate in place alongside Calioliahali. "Fantastical! See - she looks great!" They say dizzily, wobbling in their spot.
  1153.  
  1154. Jolanthe's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.
  1155.  
  1156. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues makes a point to look towards the very long fall down the side of the mountain before staring again at the twirling couple.
  1157.  
  1158. Calioliahali rotates slowly in place, eyes wide and vacant.
  1159.  
  1160. (OOC Clan): Calioliahali says, "Best emote in the entire game."
  1161.  
  1162. You suddenly let loose a chittering laugh.
  1163.  
  1164. (OOC Clan): You say, "WHAT IS THAT."
  1165. (OOC Clan): Calioliahali says, "Rotate."
  1166. (OOC Clan): Esei says, "Is cali in a microwave."
  1167. (OOC Clan): You say, "Losing it."
  1168. (OOC Clan): Calioliahali says, "She's about to pop off yeah."
  1169.  
  1170. You give Calioliahali a friendly squeeze.
  1171.  
  1172. Esei hums thoughtfully.
  1173.  
  1174. Your melodic voice sings into Calioliahali Skydrifter's mind, "Are you ready to go home, my wifey of twenty-five years?"
  1175.  
  1176. You reach out, wrapping all four arms around Cheliyi as you pull her into a tight hug.
  1177.  
  1178. As they happily scoop up the mugwump into their arms, you say to Cheliyi, "I loves you, mine-child. Thank you for keeping Miss Khep company while your mum was adjusting my suit."
  1179. An imposing kepheran princess of deep iridescent hues attention suddenly turns to you, antennae twitching as she cants her head to the side.
  1180.  
  1181. Calioliahali eventually comes to a standstill again, wobbling alongside you to give Cheliyi a tender squeeze upon the shoulder, then turns her steel blue gaze to her spouse, nodding sharply.
  1182.  
  1183. Xiran giggles. "Fare well, all!" She smiles as she watches the couple gather around Cheliyi. Then the faeling circles Esei thrice before drifting off.
  1184.  
  1185. Releasing the mugwump, you say, "Stay goodly and kindly, everybody, and go in Love in all you do, oh yes, oh yes. We'll see you in..." They tease. "Twenty five more years?"
  1186.  
  1187. Tau nods her head at Xiran.
  1188.  
  1189. You chirp happily at Xiran.
  1190.  
  1191. Jolanthe Myeras says, "Ah, if that's part of the plot, then we can see about arranging for it."
  1192.  
  1193. Xiran's eyes crinkle. The yellow rose in her hair bobs as she nods at you.
  1194.  
  1195. Your shoulders bunch as you let out a short, buzzing giggle.
  1196.  
  1197. You beam broadly at Jolanthe.
  1198.  
  1199. You gasp in delight, reaching out to boop Esei lightly on the nose with a finger.
  1200.  
  1201. Faintly buzzing, you say, "Thank you everyone!"
  1202.  
  1203. [And that's a wrap!]
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