NationStates Jolt Archive

The day was beautiful outside. There was not a cloud in sight, just a sapphire sky with the sun glimmering over the horizon.

Everyone in the Empire had the day off, because unlike every other day, today was a day to remember, as Princess Siv of Maraque and Viceroy Helena of Sapphic Lesbos were to be wed.

The Royal Palace courtyard was being prepared as family, friends, and delegates of both brides were coming to celebrate this most joyous occasion. A viewing section was put up the night before so the people of the Empire were able to watch without interrupting.

Security was tight; roads leading to the Palace were closed off at least 10 miles from the Empire. Royal Marines were at every street corner and all over the Palace grounds. All outgoing flights to Maraque International were cancelled and all incoming flights were diverted to Darkaan International, except for the arrival of the estimated 1,200 guests.

In several hours the wedding would begin.

OOC-Excellent start to the wedding!

Helena was in her room in the Royal Palace. She was in a Mediterrean dress, borrowing from her nation's culture. She was excited that she would be marrying Siv, she also liked her visit to Maraque. She left her room and went to see Siv who was trying on her dress. ''You look fantastic, Siv.'' Helena said, giving Siv a kiss.

"Thank you sweetie. I'm so nervous! I never thought this day would arrive." Siv said, kissing Helena.

"My father is downstairs making sure everything is absolutely perfect, my brothers are going absolutely crazy trying to keep the media at bay." Siv said. "Hopefully everyone will arrive safely. I'm anxious to meet your family and friends."

''No problem, you are most welcome, my sweetheart.'' Helena said.
''I am excited about this day. Everything is going perfectly.'' Helena said. ''I am anxious to meet your friends and family too, although I have already in my stay here. Also, I have an announcement. I want to live here with you, so I am resigning as Viceroy.'' Helena said.

OOC-Should I send over Helena's family, etc now?

"Oh my goodness! You're willing to resign as Viceroy just to spend your life here in Maraque with me? That's so thoughtful. I love you so much! You don't have to!" Siv said with love and appreciation in her voice.

OOC: Sure, go ahead!

''Yes, I am willing to spend my life with you. I have a letter here to send to the Queen. A successor will be picked to replace me. I want to live here, with you. Till we go into dust.'' Helena said.

Helena's mother and sister came to the Royal Palace. ''Hello, I am Helena's mother. These are her sisters, Theodora and Sophia.'' Helena's mother said to the guards.

OOC-Only some of Helena's family could make it. I also did not want to have to RP a lot of people, not to sound rude.

The guards immediately escorted Helena's mother and her sisters into the Royal Palace grounds and into the massive entrance hall full of marble and gold everywhere. They were led up the circular staircase into a double door where Helena and Siv were.

"Your Higness," the guard said. "The first guests have arrived," and that is when Siv turned around and saw her soon-to-be mother in law and Helena's sisters.

"It's such a pleasure to meet you all." Siv said enthusiastically as she hugged and shook their hands.

OOC: This'll be my last post for tonight.

The guards immediately escorted Helena's mother and her sisters into the Royal Palace grounds and into the massive entrance hall full of marble and gold everywhere. They were led up the circular staircase into a double door where Helena and Siv were.

"Your Higness," the guard said. "The first guests have arrived," and that is when Siv turned around and saw her soon-to-be mother in law and Helena's sisters.

"It's such a pleasure to meet you all." Siv said enthusiastically as she hugged and shook their hands.

OOC: This'll be my last post for tonight.

OOC-I understand. I hope to continue soon. Have a good sleep.

Helena's mother and sisters (one was 13 and another 18) shook Siv's hand and hugged her. ''I am Helena's mother and these are her sisters, Theodora and Sophia.'' Helena's mother said to Siv.

''Not all my siblings are here, Siv. I guess they could not make it.'' Helena said to Siv.

''It's good you are getting married, Helena.'' the 13 year old Theodora said. ''I agree, I hope to get married one day.'' Sophia (the 18 year old) said.

''Shall we go have some tea together before the wedding? When will it be by the way?'' Helena's mother asked.

"Tea would be delightful. The wedding will start in a few more hours. We're waiting for guests to arrive and the wedding planner is still setting up outside."

Picture of the Royal Palace:
http://europeforvisitors.com/europe/images/brussels_royal_palace.jpg

''Let's go have some tea then. Also, I would be honored to have you as a member of our family, Your Highness.'' Helena's mother said. The guests were coming still by the way.

Sophia looked at Siv and said ''You look fabulous in your dress. It is similar to one I have.''

"Right this way, then." Siv said, walking down the hallway to the staircase and into a small dining room.

"The tea will be here momentarily. The servers are overloaded preparing the food for the reception."

"Thank you for the compliment, by the way, Sophia."

''Siv, tell my family members about yourself.'' Helena said, giving Siv a kiss. ''We can wait for the tea, though I don't know if Theodora likes tea.'' Helena's mother said. ''No problem, Princess. You will make a good soulmate for my sister.'' Sophia said. Sophia hoped to find someone too.

OOC-Perhaps, if you wanted to, we could do another marriage RP, with Sophia and another from Maraque. If you want to. If not, I understand.

OOC: I'll make another post when I get back. I have to go out at the moment. Would it be okay if Sophia married a commoner from Maraque?

The Delegate from the Borderlands of Viviani stands next to the bar, drinking and eating canapes. Poor man seems to have had too much to drink already. With a vulgar leer he asks one of the staff if a video is going to be made of the honeymoon.

OOC: I'll make another post when I get back. I have to go out at the moment. Would it be okay if Sophia married a commoner from Maraque?


OOC-That is all alright with me. Also, perhaps the one Sophia marries can meet her at the wedding? That would be a good idea. Also, I have another idea for a RP, if you are interested in doing other kinds of RP's.

OOC: Sounds good. One of Siv's guests will meet Sophia or something. Also what do you have in mind for another type of RP? Telegram me with the details.

"A little about me... heh. Well, as you may not know, I am originally from France. My biological parents neglected me nearly my entire life just around the time I was figuring out my sexuality. My neigbor knew of the neglect and called social services and I was put into a foster home for two years before my true parents - the Emperor and First Gentlemen - adopted me in my early teens." Siv told to Helena's mother and sisters, seeing the interest and distraught in their eyes.

The Delegate from the Borderlands of Viviani stands next to the bar, drinking and eating canapes. Poor man seems to have had too much to drink already. With a vulgar leer he asks one of the staff if a video is going to be made of the honeymoon."You dirty old man!" Shouted the Princess' personal assistant who was put in charge of hosting the guests who arrived. "There will be no such tape of their honeymoon!"

"You dirty old man!" Shouted the Princess' personal assistant who was put in charge of hosting the guests who arrived. "There will be no such tape of their honeymoon!"

"You're not so bad lookin' yourself," slurred the Viviani diplomat with a definite "Vivian" accent to his words. The room was almost empty, since the ceremony had not yet begun. Had anyone else heard the Viviani diplomat's crass statements?

"Bartender, make sure this man has no more drinks. It's bad enough we're bypassing our own laws to make sure our guests feel comfortible. Also make sure the alcohol is disposed of properly, because we do not want word to get outside the Palace that a banned substance was here!"

"As for you Mr Whatever Your Name is, you will have to sober up or else!"

*the representative from Viviani grabs the assistant by the wrist, hums a tune, and attempts to dance, although the musicians have not set-up yet*

OOC: I *am* enjoying this. Further hijinks and we'll have an international incident on our hands--which will have to be role-played out. . . .

"You will stop at once or I will have to escort you OFF the property!" Said the assistant, sternly.

"This is absolutely unacceptable behavior for a representative of a nation!"

OOC: :p

OOC: Sounds good. One of Siv's guests will meet Sophia or something. Also what do you have in mind for another type of RP? Telegram me with the details.

"A little about me... heh. Well, as you may not know, I am originally from France. My biological parents neglected me nearly my entire life just around the time I was figuring out my sexuality. My neigbor knew of the neglect and called social services and I was put into a foster home for two years before my true parents - the Emperor and First Gentlemen - adopted me in my early teens." Siv told to Helena's mother and sisters, seeing the interest and distraught in their eyes.

OOC-I'll telegram you soon. Also, the guest for Sophia can be male or female. Just have them meet her and well, you get the picture.

''That is a interesting story. It is sad that you were neglected.'' Helena's mother said, the girls nodding in agreement. ''It is good that you are having a bettler life with the Emperor and First Gentleman.'' Sophia said. Helena kissed Siv and whispered to her ''Our life together will be great too.'' Theodora smiled at Siv and Helena, liking them getting along together.

"It's quite a sad story indeed, but I've put it behind me and I feel Maraque is my one and only home."

The tea had finally arrived, along with a few other beverage choices for those that weren't drinking tea.

"So Helena," Siv said. "Where do you want to go on our honeymoon? We could go practically anywhere. I was thinking somewhere on Earth." (OOC: Maraque isn't based on Earth, but due to FT technology space travel to and from other planets is possible. :D )

''It is good you are living in an excellent home.'' Helena's mother said.

''Mind if I go look around in the palace?'' Sophia said. (OOC-Perhaps she can meet one of the guests.)

''How about somewhere in Maraque? Anywhere would be good, especially with you by my side.'' Helena said to Siv.

"Oh, certainly. Go right ahead." Siv said to Sophia.

"A honeymoon in Maraque would be great." Siv said, as she pulled out a map of the Empire. "Choose a location."

OOC: The map is 5120x3840; http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/7906/newestmaraquemap513ij.gif

OOC-The map does not work for me.

Sophia nodded and thanked Siv. Then she went looking around, admiring the palace and the wedding. She saw many of the people, not knowing her future lover could be there.

''I can't decide. There are so many locations. Where do you recommend?'' Helena asked.

OOC: Okay, I'll see what I can do.

http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/8471/clipboard017tv.jpg

"Well, we're right here." Siv points to the middle continent, the top region. "As you can see, there are just so many places we could go. I'd suggest York Island, which is the island to the bottom to the right."

A young man, one of Siv's cousins, was wondering around the Palace as well... and saw Sophia mindlessly wondering around like he was.. "Hello, my name is Dimitri," said the boy.

Sophia looked at Dmitri and said ''Hello, my name is Sophia. It is nice to meet you.'' ''I am just looking around, I came from Imperial Lesbos, my sister is marrying Princess Siv.'' Sophia said to the boy. Sophia was a beautiful girl, admired back home, some say that her mother passed on her looks to her daughters.

''What is York Island like?'' Helena asked. ''I would like to know, my bride to be.'' Helena stated.

OOC-Map works. Thanks.

OOC: Excellent.

IC Siv: Well York Island is very tropical and has many beautiful beaches. It's one of the top tourist destinations in the Empire." Siv said, continuing; "but that's just one of the literally hundreds of places we could go. York Island is so massive it's like its own country. The culture there is much different than main stream Maraque."

IC Dimitri: "It's nice to meet you, too Sophia. I'm the son of the Emperors sister, Princess Juliane." Dimitri said. "Do you want to go outside and see how they're coming along with the preparations?"

''York Island sounds like an awesome place. Sure, let's go there for the honeymoon.'' Helena said to Siv.

''Sure, I would like to go outside and see all of that.'' Sophia said. She walked outside with Dmitri and began looking around.

OOC-How is the stuff with your education system going? I would like to start the RP tonight if able to.

"York Island it is then. I'll have my personal assistant Dina make the arrangements."

Dimitri: "Oh wow, look over there. They made a special stand so citizens could view the wedding," said Dimitri. "Would you like to sit down over here by the lake?"

OOC: I'll get right on it, ASAP.

''Thanks, Siv.'' Helena said. ''What would you like to do till the wedding starts?'' Helena asked Siv.

''Sure, we can go sit there. Or we can sit on the stand.'' Sophia said, heading to where the lake was.

Theodora looked at Siv and said ''Not to be rude but if you are from France, how did you get the name, Siv?''

OOC-Thanks, Maraque.

"I wanted to erase every memory I had of my biological parents, so I had my name changed." Siv said... "Oh, Theodora, would you be interested in going to school in Maraque by any chance? The Maraquean education system is by many means an excellent system, and it would give you a first hand look at how daily life in Maraque is, if you seek this, of course." Siv said.

"Well Helena, perhaps you'd like to go outside, enjoy the beautiful weather, and see how the preparations are going? Maybe they'll hurry up." Siv said, with a laugh.

Dimitri: Dimitri and Sophia sat by the lake together, admiring the beautiful turqoise water. "Are you excited about the wedding? I hear you're one of the brides maids?"

''Go to school in Maraque? That would be great! Perhaps others from my nation can come to school here too!'' Theodora said, joyfully for she wanted to go to school in Maraque.

''Do we have to sign anything for her to do this?'' Helena's mother asked.

''I would like to go outside. Anywhere is good with you with me.'' Helena said, heading outside.

''I am one of the bride's maids? I have not heard that I was. Am I?'' Sophia asked Dimitri. I am excited about the wedding. My sister getting married is a great event. However, I hope to get married myself one day.'' Sophia said.

OOC: Excellent! Now when Helena and Siv go outside they'll see Dimitri and Sophia and Sophia can ask her about the maids bride issue. That worked out well.

"All you'll have to do is the application to the school of your choice and you're admitted. No one is turned down." Siv said. "Would you like to come outside with us and discuss it more Theodora?"

IC Dimitri: "That's what Siv told me. That one of Helena's sisters by the name of Sophia was one of the brides maids." "Is this your first time in Maraque?"

OOC-I agree. I did work out well.

''All we have to do is that? Then let's discuss it then!'' Theodora said, going with Siv and Helena. Helena's mother came to, she was Theodora's mother after all.

''This is my first time in Maraque and that is what Siv said? Well, I can thank her because she is right there. Let's go meet them.'' Sophia said, pointing to Siv and the others before going to them.

"Oh there's Sophia and my cousin Dimitri." Siv said, while pointing them out sitting by the lake.

"Hello Dimitri, Sophia. I see you two have met." Siv said.

''Yes, we have met. Siv, am I going to be a bride's maid?'' Sophia said to Siv.

''Will we be discussing my schooling here?'' Theodora asked. Helena said ''I think Theodora should be flower girl and perhaps Dmitri can be the ringbearer.''

"Yes it's true. You don't have to be if you don't want to, however." Siv said to Sophia.

"I like that idea Helena," Siv said. "How about it Dimitri, Theodora? You two up for the task?"

"As for your schooling. Once you get the application in you'll be admitted. All the supplies and books are provided by the government free of charge."

"You will stop at once or I will have to escort you OFF the property!" Said the assistant, sternly.

"This is absolutely unacceptable behavior for a representative of a nation!"

The delegate backs away grumbling. He removes a small flask from his coat and takes a healthy shot.

Twenty minutes later, another representative from Viviani arrives. "I am Milo Garibaldi. I am Mr. Mussolini's superior! He has reported to me that he has been denied service and been treated rudely by a member of your catering staff. What is the meaning of this?"

"Well Mr. Garibaldi he was drinking heavily, and started to react rather inappropriate and tried to grab one of the Princess' assistants." Said an Imperial Guardsmen in the bar.

"Where's Mussolini now?" Garibaldi demanded.

Mussolini ambled over from the direction of the men's room, hitching his trousers inelegantly. He visibly whitened when he saw Milo Garibaldi standing next to the bar. Mussolini gave a small and inadequate bow in the direction of his superior. From behind Garibaldi the princess's assistant walked up quietly. Garibaldi waited for the princess's assistant to extend her hand; he shook it gently.

"Mussolini, what have you done?" Garibaldi said.

"I . . . uh . . . sir . . . had a couple of drinks and asked this chambermaid to dance--"

"I am the princess's personal assistant!!" the woman said indignantly.

"Are there any witnesses to this incident?" Garibaldi asked. Mussolini extracted his flask and attempted to sip from it. Garibaldi confiscated the flask.

"Er . . . no . . ." the assistant admitted, getting red in the face. "Are you going to remove your subordinate?"

"I will not. He is present under the auspices of the Borderlands of Viviani. However, I will watch him." Behind Garibaldi, other guests began filing into the room. "Hear that, Mussolini?"

"Very well then. One more slip up and he'll have to be removed from the palace grounds." said the Imperial Guardsman.

"Yes it's true. You don't have to be if you don't want to, however." Siv said to Sophia.

"I like that idea Helena," Siv said. "How about it Dimitri, Theodora? You two up for the task?"

"As for your schooling. Once you get the application in you'll be admitted. All the supplies and books are provided by the government free of charge."

''No, I would like to be the bride's maid, Siv.'' Sophia said, reassuring Siv.

''Thanks for liking my idea.'' Helena replied. ''Being flower girl would be excellent.'' said Theodora.

''I think that would be acceptable. When can Theodora start schooling?'' Helena's mother asked.

"The new school year begins next weekend." Siv said.

"Excuse me, when will the preparations be ready? I was not informed of the time frame." Siv asked a nearby worker putting up some decorations. "We'll be finished with the decorations in about one hour your Highness."

"Thank you." Siv said politely.

"Oh look, there's my parents. Lets go meet them shall we?"

OOC-We should start the RP. Perhaps now or something? Just making sure. Also, how many students will we be sending?

''I can't wait. Also, will it be only me going to school here or will there be others from my nation?'' Theodora asked.

''Sure! Let's meet your parents, Siv!'' the others said. Helena had already meet them before.

OOC: I'm trying to think of how to begin the thread. Any suggestions?

"I'm not sure, but we do have a foreign exchange program for Imperial Lesbos. I'm sure others have signed up."

"Okay, lets go." Siv said, while escorting everyone to where the Emperor and First Gentleman were standing.

"Hello father, I'd like you to meet Helena's family, Theodora, Sophia, and Helena's mother." Siv said introducing them.

"Oh, I'm so glad to finally meet you. It's a pleasure." said the Emperor. "Likewise," said the First Gentleman.

OOC-How about a letter to Queen Sophia of Imperial Lesbos from Siv or the Emperor? We can try other things too.

''I am sure others have signed up. Who would not want to travel?''

''It is a pleasure to meet you both.'' Sophia said. Theodora bowed respectfully and Helena's mother did as well.

''Are you two, together, your Majesty?'' Theodora asked the Emperor, concerning the First Gentleman.

OOC-Will this marriage guarantee an alliance or something? Just making sure since a Maraquean Royal is marrying one of my figures.

OOC: I like that idea, and yes it will guarantee an alliance. P.S. the threads up!

"Absolutely. I'm sure others have. I know of one young man from Romania who has signed up." Siv said.

"Yes we are. We've been together since we were young lads, about 15 years old, if I remember correctly, is that right Keiffer?" The Emperor said to his husband.

"Oh yes, it's been about 50 years." said the First Gentleman, Keiffer.

A voice from a loudspeaker could be heard in the distance: The wedding will start in 30 minutes! The unidentified voice said.

Bump.

OOC: I like that idea, and yes it will guarantee an alliance. P.S. the threads up!

"Absolutely. I'm sure others have. I know of one young man from Romania who has signed up." Siv said.

"Yes we are. We've been together since we were young lads, about 15 years old, if I remember correctly, is that right Keiffer?" The Emperor said to his husband.

"Oh yes, it's been about 50 years." said the First Gentleman, Keiffer.

A voice from a loudspeaker could be heard in the distance: The wedding will start in 30 minutes! The unidentified voice said.

''I can't wait to start my schooling here!'' Theodora said excited.

''That is a long relationship you've had together.'' Helena's mother said.

''Siv, should we get going to the wedding place?'' Helena asked.

Sophia looked at Dimitri and said ''Want to walk together or something till the wedding begins?''

"Oh goodness! Time sure went by so quick!" Siv said. "Helena lets hurry up and get everything on."

"You two get ready, I'll escort everyone to their seats," The Emperor said, telling Helena's family to follow him to the seating area. "And Sophia, Dimitri, go with Siv and Helena. Your dress and tuxedo is upstairs."

"I guess that answers your question Sophia. We'll have to go with Siv and Helena I suppose." Dimitri said while he and Sophia followed them towards the palace and into the dressing rooms.

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Wedding Time

The 1,500 guests were seated - citizens from all across the empire gathered outside and on the viewing stand just outside the palace grounds - the weather was a modest 65 degrees.

Traditional Maraquean wedding music played in the background, as the flower girls started walking down the aisle, wearing beautiful gold gowns that shimmered in the morning sun. They slowly released white roses onto the ground as they walked, finally reaching the end and stepping aside.

Next was Helena, wearing a green Renissance style gown, holding a boquet of tulips and roses. She glanced around at all the decorations and the thousands of people looking at her. "The day has finally arrived." Helena thought.

And finally, Siv, wearing a low cut light blue satin gown started walking down the aisle with a boquet full of her favorite blue roses that almost completely matched her gown. She met Helena at the end, and they stepped towards their parents.

Helena's mother started; "Dearly beloved. We are gathered here today, to celebrate the joining of two amazing people. To celebrate the joining, the marriage, of Siv and Helena. May whatever choices they make in life be blessed."
Sivs father made the next comment: "Today is one of the most joyous occasions to ever grace this nation. Today marks the alliance of two nations. The nations of the Secular Empire of Maraque, and the Queendom of Imperial Lesbos. The day the Princess of Maraque becomes the wife of Viceroy Helena of Imperial Lesbos. May their journey through life be blessed, thank you."

Siv made the following vow;
"I, Siv, take you Helena, to be my wedded wife. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'till death do us part. And hereto I pledge you my faithfulness."

Helena was next;
"I Helena, take you Siv to be my wife, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live."

A tear ran down Sivs cheek.

"Do you Siv, take Helena to be your lawful wedded wife?" Siv's father said.

"I do."

"And do you Helena, take Siv to be your lawful wedded wife?" Helena's mother said.

"I do."

"You may now kiss the bride," The Emperor and Helena's mother said in unison.

And that concluded the wedding of Siv and Helena.

"Oh goodness! Time sure went by so quick!" Siv said. "Helena lets hurry up and get everything on."

"You two get ready, I'll escort everyone to their seats," The Emperor said, telling Helena's family to follow him to the seating area. "And Sophia, Dimitri, go with Siv and Helena. Your dress and tuxedo is upstairs."

"I guess that answers your question Sophia. We'll have to go with Siv and Helena I suppose." Dimitri said while he and Sophia followed them towards the palace and into the dressing rooms.

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Wedding Time

The 1,500 guests were seated - citizens from all across the empire gathered outside and on the viewing stand just outside the palace grounds - the weather was a modest 65 degrees.

Traditional Maraquean wedding music played in the background, as the flower girls started walking down the aisle, wearing beautiful gold gowns that shimmered in the morning sun. They slowly released white roses onto the ground as they walked, finally reaching the end and stepping aside.

Next was Helena, wearing a green Renissance style gown, holding a boquet of tulips and roses. She glanced around at all the decorations and the thousands of people looking at her. "The day has finally arrived." Helena thought.

And finally, Siv, wearing a low cut light blue satin gown started walking down the aisle with a boquet full of her favorite blue roses that almost completely matched her gown. She met Helena at the end, and they stepped towards their parents.

Helena's mother started; "Dearly beloved. We are gathered here today, to celebrate the joining of two amazing people. To celebrate the joining, the marriage, of Siv and Helena. May whatever choices they make in life be blessed."
Sivs father made the next comment: "Today is one of the most joyous occasions to ever grace this nation. Today marks the alliance of two nations. The nations of the Secular Empire of Maraque, and the Queendom of Imperial Lesbos. The day the Princess of Maraque becomes the wife of Viceroy Helena of Imperial Lesbos. May their journey through life be blessed, thank you."

Siv made the following vow;
"I, Siv, take you Helena, to be my wedded wife. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'till death do us part. And hereto I pledge you my faithfulness."

Helena was next;
"I Helena, take you Siv to be my wife, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live."

A tear ran down Sivs cheek.

"Do you Siv, take Helena to be your lawful wedded wife?" Siv's father said.

"I do."

"And do you Helena, take Siv to be your lawful wedded wife?" Helena's mother said.

"I do."

"You may now kiss the bride," The Emperor and Helena's mother said in unison.

And that concluded the wedding of Siv and Helena.

OOC-Excellent post! You did great! It was an excellent wedding.

After the wedding, there was a reception. People danced and talked, Helena could be seen dancing with Siv, the Emperor and his husband, Helena's mother talking to others and Theodora admiring the palace. Sophia was sitting in a chair, by herself. She watched the people dancing, liking to see Helena and Siv. She looked and saw Dimitri coming towards her.

OOC-Is this a good post? Also, awesome post!

"Hello Sophia... I was wondering... if you'd... like to dance?" Dimitri said nervously, not knowing what she'd say.

Sophia stood and looked at Dimitri. ''Sure, I'd like to dance with you.'' Sophia said. They went to the dance floor and began dancing. ''You are a good dancer.'' Sophia remarked as they danced.

"You're not bad yourself." Dimitri said. "Your dress is really nice."

''Thanks for saying that. Your suit is nice too.'' Sophia said.

"Thanks." Dimitri said.

"You know... you're one of the prettiest girls I've ever seen. You're also very funny and have a great personality."

Sophia blushed when he said that. ''Thanks for saying that about me. You are handsome and a nice person.'' Sophia said, still blushing from Dimitri's words.

"Helena, I had the Penthouse Suite at the Grand Sikhonia (= Excellence in Maraquean) Hotel reserved for us on York Island."
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Dimitri himself blushed a little. He had never been in contact with a girl like this before, he was enjoying his dance with Sophia. "So after the reception is over where are you headed?"

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Iesha Artez was behind Theodora in line at the buffet table and introduced herself to Theodora. "Hi," she said. "You're from Imperial Lesbos, right? My name is Iesha. I'm the daughter of Prince Krister, one of Siv's brothers."

''That would be good. Anywhere we go will always be better with you at my side. I can't wait to go on our honeymoon.'' Helena said.

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''I don't know where I'll be going after. Perhaps I'll walk around the palace or something.'' Sophia said.

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Theodora turned to see Iesha. ''My name is Theodora. I am from Imperial Lesbos, my sister married Princess Siv.'' Theodora said to the girl. Theodora got her food and said ''Iesha, why don't you sit with me at my table. I'd like it if you could.'' Theodora and Iesha could be best friends if things worked out.

"We'll be able to 'settle down' in York Island. It's a 14 hour flight." Siv remarked.
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Dimitri and Sophia continued dancing. "So what do you like to do for fun, all that stuff?"
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"Okay, sure. I'll be right over when I get my food." Iesha said.

''I would be glad to spend those 14 hours with you.'' Helena said to Siv.

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''I do many things for fun, Dimitri. It's a lot of things so I don't want to go through them all.'' Sophia said, smiling.

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''I'll wait for you here!'' Theodora said with her food at her table.

OOC-Just to make sure, are we starting the Foreign Student RP today?