Phase Twenty-One: Your Standard Fairy Tale Happy Ending

[emorangerpink]

[The world has been saved, hopefully for the last time in a long time. The celebrations - and the mourning - have started, and in a lot of places are still continuing. But the victory isn't the only thing to celebrate - and with a lot of help, and a lot of favours, Laura and Lily have extended an invitation to the Chalice crew, past and present, to join them. If you were nearby, chances are the invitation was hand-delivered by a dutiful Servbot.]

1. The setup
[With the looming deadline of the closing portals, things move quickly! Invitations are sent, travel is arranged, a venue is prepared. What had been the White Chalice's Arboretum - now an open-air grove in what's set to become a lush forest - is the site of the ceremony itself, while the celebrations afterwards will take place in Gucun. There's a lot to be done to make ready. Are you helping, or seeking out one of the brides beforehand?]

2. The ceremony
[It's only fitting that Captain Smith should officiate. He's waiting at an arch set up by the flowerbeds of the Arboretum, where the happy couple met, where Laura's tended her memorial to her friends from before the Chalice and to those who've passed on since. Between the Kwan daughters, Epimetheus, and a brace of Servbots you shouldn't have any trouble finding your seat, even if Xue Yi is a little preoccupied ensuring Prometheus behaves. There's some time before the wedding party arrive, to talk amongst yourselves - or with some of the other guests present, who include Laura's overwhelmed-looking parents!]

3. The reception
[Of course, the real point of a wedding is the party afterwards! There's food, drink, and music - Miki pulled some strings, and Pit's showing how Skyworld does catering. After the recent battle, perhaps this is a chance to see some long-absent faces in more peaceful circumstances, or to say goodbye. Or are you just here for the embarrassing speeches?]

[This is a joint mingle post, open to dropped and retired characters as well! For all prompts, please specify whether it's Laura/Lily you want to talk reply, or others!]

Comments

[can_not_fly]

Yep! I'm Pit! I'm an angel under the great Goddess of Light, Palutena!

1/2

[a_human_work]

...I really should be more surprised at talking to an angel. I imagine that Palutena is around and readily accessible as well.

2/2

[a_human_work]

But I'm at the wedding of an alien robot and a superhero and lots of far weirder stuff has attacked the planet. It would be silly to freak out now.

[goddess_duet]

A much better position than most, miss Fournier. [The voice comes right from behind Michelle, where she's certain there wasn't anyone a second ago. And the woman? there is definitely not one anyone could ever overlook. Palutena seems to make everything else fade into the background when one looks at her]

Hey there, Lady Palutena! Things are going well!

I know. Keep at it, Pit. The guests are loving the food. You should make sure to have some refill for that beef with sauce. It isn't going to last much longer.

On it! [And off he runs]

[a_human_work]

[Michelle immediately sun around as she heard a voice behind her, seeming rather excitable for a second before calming down.]

So did someone tell you my name or is learning it part of your powers as a goddess?

I guess this means we don't have to introduce ourselves at least.

[goddess_duet]

Oh, I just did some reading of old posts.

So, miss Fournier, how are you finding the party?

1/2

[a_human_work]

...Reading old posts?

2/2

[a_human_work]

Anyway, I'm enjoying it. Even if I feel a bit like an outsider. Everybody here knows each other and fought together and, well, I don't really know most of them.

[goddess_duet]

You seemed to be fairly liked in your time here yourself, though.

But come, then. I'll introduce you to some of the newer people. [Palutena smiles]

[a_human_work]

That was one month two years ago. Things change.

[Michelle's expression quickly changes as she nods in agreement with the offer.]

Anyway, thanks for the offer. Let's go meet some of them.