The Wedding

Writers: Avery, Emma, Miriah, Suzee
Date Posted: 16th September 2015

Characters: Danrina, Bryvin, Zelah, Galrad
Description: Danrina gets married
Location: Sunstone Seahold
Date: month 13, day 30 of Turn 7
Notes: Note: Danrina written by Emma with permission from Ames

Danrina

Bryvin

Zelah

Bryvin knew going in, this day would be difficult for him. Perhaps not
because of how he felt but more about the fact he had to step back
from something he wanted. That had never been easy for him especially
since he'd been elevated to Lord of Sunstone.

Yet, he was a master at hiding his true emotions when he had good
reason so he smiled at the guests, nodded toward the groom and held
his wife's hand while the harpers played. He turned with the rest of
the crowd and watched the bride come down the aisle with a gentle
smile on his face.

It wasn't what she wanted, but she couldn't let that show. Danrina had
spent time choosing a simple, modest, yet elegant dress for this, this
travesty. Still, she tried to keep a look of pleasant anticipation on her
face as she slowly walked towards the man she was contracted to.

Xeladrie contemplated how it felt to be on this side of a wedding. She
didn't feel like she was going to be sick this time since it wasn't
her going up there in front of everyone, but embers of resentment
still glowed in her belly. She didn't want Danrina to marry this man
who the girl clearly didn't want. She understood feeling like a pawn
to be pushed from place to place. And though there was plans afoot to
resolve this, it wouldn't free Danrina from the yoke entirely.

But none of that showed on her face. She squeezed her husband's hand,
hiding anger behind the illusion of a smiling, vapid girl.

Galrad's face was coolly approving as Danrina walked towards him. He
held out his hand as she approached and tucked into his arm, turning
them both. "You look lovely, " He murmured quietly to her and then
glanced at her father with a nod of approval as well. This would work
out perfectly. He'd have what he wanted, he'd get closer ties with
Bryvin and the Lady Holder, and she wouldn't be underfoot. Satisfied,
he looked at the Harper and waited for the ceremony to begin.

The harper droned on and on like they always did and before he knew it
Bryvin heard the words "Husband and wife," and they were walking back
down the steps to applause from the crowd. Then there they were in
front of him for his congratulations. He reached for Galrad's hand
saying something automatically and then he kissed Danrina's hand and
her husband took her away.

But he couldn't forget the look in her eyes. No he couldn't forget
that even though he congratulated the next couple and the next as they
were wed before the Lord and Lady, the Hold and their families. Thankfully,
the day was beautiful and his wife elegantly gracious to those around them.

He led Xeladrie from the ceremony room and in to the dinner reception
knowing there was nothing more he could do for her. At least not today,
no matter what he had wanted, his hands were tied. Instead, he played
the gracious host with the entire hold. It was his first Turns End as the
Lord Holder after all.

Last updated on the September 28th 2015

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