The ballroom has been decorated modestly, with a few hanging streamers here and there, along with white lanterns that give the hall a romantic glow. A few long tables with food have been set out, with the bride and groom's favorites; roast beef, steamed and seasoned vegetables, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, chicken pot pie for those who want an alternative... and then another table full of lemon handpies, individual little cakes of all sorts, cookies, and cherry pastries. There is a large tiered wedding cake decorated with a keepsake topper that depicts a swan and peacock meeting for a kiss atop of the lemon cake with buttercream frosting.

Is there alcohol? Oh, is there alcohol! So much alcohol. The world is anyone's oyster when it comes to imbibing. There are all manner of sinful drinks, especially the kind of drinks that go down smooth and knock you over.

The bride is nervously pacing around, making sure that everything is just so. Every now and again she puts her hand on her stomach and frets quietly, adjusting the placement of cakes or cookies while her high heels clack against the floor. "I'm so nervous, Gods, please don't let me throw up at my reception," Svana says to no one in particular.

For once, Nova bypasses refreshments and strides with determination to Svana, offering out her arms clad in those emblazoned sleeves. "You already married, so all you have to do is have fun now. I wish I could stay, but I must go fairly soon. Wanted to come hug you, though."

Zoey lowers her hood and hands off her cloak to her aide as she enters the ballroom. She looks around, then makes a bee-line to the bride with a bright, beaming smile on her face.

Jules stands near the bride, but he's letting her finalize things and standing off to the side with a glass of water (as opposed to alcohol) and sips occasionally. He glances over towards Svana with a soft laugh, "You'll be fine Swan, just say something before you get feeling too ill." He gives a wave to Nova as she comes along over briefly. He's not stopping the embraces given to the bride, he's got ... water. What else could he want right now?

2 Laurent trained guards, Cupcake, a cookie girl arrive, following Mabelle.


Does Oili own a dress? The eternal question. The answer remains unclear as she shows up in her apothecary uniform for yet another formal occasion. This time, she has seen fit to leave the cloak at home though that might have been the most unique part of the whole ensemble. Making her way up behind Nova as quietly as possible while smiling at Svana, she tugs on the blazing red tunic. "Svana, since I haven't had a chance to say it yet, Congratulations." Her attention turns to Nova, "I see your husband is teaching you how to dress in things other than pelts." As jules comes up next to them, she pokes his cheek. "Looks like the trader got swindled. Found a woman who could out bargain you, eh?"

Kaldur does not own a dress. He is, as ever, clad in armor and is happily wallflowering in the ballroom, looking into the middle distance, drink in hand. Thoughts are many miles away.

Svana hugs Jules, nodding to him softly. "I know, I know..." She takes in a deep breath and looks sweaty, though it's likely from a little bit of anxiety rather than the baby. She laughs when she hears Nova's words, and hugs the other woman with one arm, hugging Jules with the other. "Everyone is so busy these days, but I'm glad you came, even if just for a moment. Take some cookies or something with you, will you?" She asks, taking in another deep breath. She waves brightly to Zoey and then looks at Oili, laughing - and blushing. "Make no mistake, I'll always be Northern, and much less of a floof than my husband. Sorry, darling."

Mabelle enters the ballroom quietly with no canines attached. She smiles at the decorations and the confections on the table, a smile which brightens when she notices the bride and groom. As she makes her way toward Jules and Svana, Mabelle greets them, "Felicitations on your newfound happiness. I'm said it before and I shall say it again. I'm happy to celebrate such occasion with you". She squeezes Svana's hand, as well as Jules if they let her, and disappears toward familiar faces so she does not hog the couple.

Nova mega hugs Svana, then lets go. She looks at her one last time before briefly clasping Jules upon his free-est shoulder befre letting go and the spinning away and also applying something similar to Oili. "Good seeing you." says she quietly before heading out and snatchign up a couple cookies, too, with which she waves goodbye.

Zoey approaches Svana at the wave and offers her a hug. "Congratulations! I'm so glad I could come celebrate with you."

Does Jules have a dress? Probably. He's not wearing it though. He looks over to Oili and says, "I got swindled all right! I'll get the best of the deal yet though." His tone teasing as he says it and adds, "I'm so glad you made it! Oh" He states and with his free hand gestures Kaldur over, "Have you met Duke Kaldur yet?" Assuming the Kaldur comes over he says, "Thank you for coming my lord!" To Mabelle he says, "Well tell Goodwoman Felicitations that she best get off them! Svana might get peeved." He's still teasing. He looks over towards Nova but she's gone before he can speak.

3 Last Watch Sentries, 3 Redrain Guards arrive, following Donella.

Kace finds the prettiest woman in the room (clearly Svana) and says "Congratulations" before going back into the background

Svana gives Zoey a big hug, squeezing her fondly. "I'm happy that you're here too! Please, sit and eat if you'd like. We have plenty - and drinks abound. I'm not sure how many will show up..." She turns her attention to Mabelle, blushing when she sees the woman. She squeezes her hand back. "Thank you, Lady Mabelle. I am so happy that you're here..." She struggles for something else to say, looking at Jules. Then she sort of drifts over to Kaldur, smiling at him. "Hello, Duke Kaldur. Thank you for coming. Please do eat and drink, we've got plenty."

Svana checked charm + performance at difficulty 15, rolling 13 higher.

Kaldur blinks, shaken from reverie by Jules. "Not formally," he smiles at Svana, "I've heard much." There isn't any subtext, he's just dimpling and glad, "Congratulations to you both." The Duke nods his head, eases away to let others congratulate the couple.

"Haven. Not Roost." Donella seems to correct one of the people with her. Her deep blue eyes move over the area as she takes it all in. There is a look as she studies each person in detail, as if she is constantly weighing and measuring their worth before her. She steps up easily into line to wait to be received by the hosts. A polite smile on her lips.

Though her garb may appear elaborate, Alessia's words on spotting the groom in the room suggests this was not planned for the occasion. "Messere. I just found out you got married. Congratulations." She says, amusement in her voice, though her smile is shrouded by the veil. She turns to Svana, extending it to the bride. "And to you too. Though I don't believe we've met. Lady Alessia Mazetti." She dips her head, her tone warming.

Mabelle inclines her head to Kaldur, "A pleasure to see you again, Duke Crovane. It has been some.. years, I think", she smiles to him as she makes her way toward the table to scout for some cookies alongside Zoey, "Cousin".


Oili nods at Svana, "He is a floof. It's a good thing he has a strong northern woman to iron him out." She waves at Nova as the scout takes her leave just as quick as she arrived. Jules is emphatic about getting the best deal now and she chuckles. "I'm sure you will both end up with the best parts of the deal." She shakes her head at the question, "I didn't know that he was a duke, however I've talked to him in the spirit walkers hall." She turns to face Kaldur and smiles. "It's a pleasure to make your official acquaintance duke. Lady Oili Acheron."

When Svana moves on to other guests, Zoey greets Mabelle with a smile and a squeeze of her arm. "Dear cousin!" she replies.

Svana bows deeply to Kaldur and smiles at him, "As I have heard much about you." She smiles over at Kace, bowing to her as well. "Thank you!" She calls out. Then she drifts back toward Alessia, looking at the woman's fashion with an appraising eye - an approving one. She bows before taking the other woman's hand. "A pleasure to meet you, my Lady. Mistress Svana Fabron. Thank you for being with us tonight!" Donella's appearance makes Svana stop, her expression changing to surprise. She covers it up barely and smiles over to the Princess. "Princess, congratulations on your new appointment! Come sit, if you like, and have something to eat. We've got plenty." She slowly floats back to Jules and smiles at Oili's words. "Oili, would you like some good news? He's going to have two babies to iron him this coming summer, too."

Jules smiles to Kaldur and Oili, "Lady Oili help in retrieving the Heart of ... what was that stone called." He snaps his fingers and tries to get the idea out, "You know, that one stone that the one people lost." He shakes his head, "It escapes me! But she's also getting the medical stuff together for... that thing. The Eurusi thing." He smiles and adds, "Well, as you can tell, I am quite well informed but you're both delightful and ought to meet each other." He looks over towards Alessia and smiles broadly, "I did indeed! She had my arm wrenched behind my back and it was that or get a broken arm!" He states dramatically, "I am so glad you were able to join us!"

Donella extends her head towards Svana and the smile warms slightly. "Mistress. Thank you for the invitation to sit. I am sure that this shall be a wonderful event for the both of you." The mention of twins has the Princess-Consort pausing. "My second pregnancy was with twins. They are a delight." One of them is. "Darren gives his regards, but I fear he could not make it. I left him with the children." She will attempt to find Jules eyes to nod to him as well. Then she moves forward into the ballroom, looking it over.

Mabelle turns a pair of curious eyes toward Oili as Jules mentions hearts of stones and medical 'stuff'. She observes the woman from afar while asking Zoey, "How have you been? I've not seen you in many days". Many days in Arx. Tragic. Upon hearing the name Darren, Mabelle smiles brightly to Donella, "Princess Redrain, I am Lady Mabelle Laurent, a pleasure to finally cross paths".

"I'm delighted to be here. It feels as though it's been a while since I've last been to a wedding reception." Alessia says with a sigh. "A tale you can proudly tell any children." She says with a chuckle at Jules version of events. She turns to Mabelle. "Lovely to see you again, Belle." She greets her with a hug. She inclines her head to Donella. "Your highness." Then to Kaldur. "My lord."

"Likewise, Lady Archeron." Big dimples. Whatever had his mind ranging the wilds seems dispelled, for now. He lifts his glass in salute to the couple, "It's a happy day." He squints a bit at Jules' absentminded description of happenstance where blood was or is likely shed, but turns attention back to Oili, "How do you know the happy couple?" Alessia greets and he smiles, nodding, "My lady."

Donella is overheard praising Svana: A bride is always most beautiful when celebrating her wedding. This is moreso when she is celebrating it with love and happiness. May the blessings of love be upon the bride of the hour. For in radiance she is more becoming than the most beautiful bride in love.

Zoey murmurs her reply to Mabelle before curtseying to Donella when Mabelle greets her.

She doesn't say much to Jules' teasing that she used physical force on him to get him to marry her. She just eyeballs him quietly with the briefest of smirks playing along her lips. "Don't let him lie. He likes it rough." She gives her husband a gentle squeeze, looking at Donella with raised brows. "Well, your Highness, I hope that my twins are a delight after all they are putting me through. But if they are anything like my pregnancy, they will be as difficult as their father." She laughs and looks at Jules, winking. She's joking. Mostly. To Lady Mabelle she asides, "Try some of the chocolate chip cookies! I did bake those myself." She seems to be happy watching people mingle.

Donella is overheard praising Jules: A man can be judged by his choices. If his choice is bride is a reflection of himself, than he is a good man that stands true in conviction. He is a man that sees his truths and honors what should be done. A great man to be sure.

Jules smiles to Donella and says, "Oh, you don't want another set?" He winks to Svana and then turns back, "I expect twins will be horrible but there's nothing to be done about it but wear an apron to protect the clothes, amIright!?" He snickers and then seems like an idea just struck him, "I just met Princess Drea, oh, she's delightful! I was so fortunate to run into her." He seems to catch something about Mabelle and gestures towards Oili too and then glances to Zoey and starts to say something but then seems to hop forward with a bit of a hoot for no apparent reason. He looks around and seems to have lost his train of thought.

Suddenly Alessia turns back to the couple, feigning shock. "I'm a twin. What's that supposed to mean?" She barely suppresses a smile.

Kace Goes up behind Mabelle whispers in her ear, gets a response and whispers back before disappearing into the background once more.

Donella smiles kindly towards Svana at the mention of twins. She's not going to tell her the way that usually turns out. When Mabelle addresses her, Donella's blue eyes regard the woman. Her smile moves to polite, but it's not out of a lack of kindness. She studies her and then extends her head. "I have heard your name a few times, Lady Laurent. It is good to see the face to go with the tales. Do you know the couple well?" Her head nods to acknowledge the others as well. When Jules says this she hmms softly. "I just had Dacian not too long ago. We have our children two years spaced. I believe I can wait a bit of time before having another one." Her eyes spy Kace as she nods in her direction. "Kace." The name is more of a greeting than a interruption.


Oili finishes Jules' statement for him. "Heart of the Earth and yes, I'm sailing to the Mourning Islands to establish a field hospital." When Svana mentions twins, Oili peers at Jules for a moment. "Well, it appears you work women as fast as you work the markets, Jules. Congratulations on getting married and having twins." She pantomimes writing on her hand, "Buy Svana a whip." Turning her attention on Kaldur, "Ah. I've worked with Jules. Both regarding some trade and that time we had some angry natives throwing stones and arrows at us. He's a good man." She pats Jules on the back, "Sure you are. In any case, if you need help with the twins, just ask."

Kace Nods back to Donella raising her hand in greeting.

Mabelle nods quietly to Kace with a bit of puzzlement as the woman slips behind her. She shakes her head and heeds Svana's advice for a cookie, albeit remembering that cookie contest. She takes one anyway. "I adore your dress, Svana. So sweet and classic, it really is beauitful". Mabelle's eyes return to Donella, a tad surprised at her words she jokes, "I shall pray and hope you've found it in good context. I've known Jules since he came to the city, I think. So rather well, as I am learning to know the blushing bride. I'm the reason she knows how to bake". Not. But she winks playfully to Svana.

"Yes, Jules... would you care to clarify your comments to the Lady Alessia?" Svana asks, moving to get herself a glass of water. She sips at it up until she hears Oili's comment about the whip, then has to struggle to keep the water in her mouth. She finally swallows it down, cheeks turning red, before she looks at Donella too. So much information. Svana laughs softly, nodding to Mabelle and Donella. "Ah yes, 'tis true. Without the help of the baking contest... well, I might have never been able to make several batches of cookies before this one tasted good." She smiles charming before looking at Mabelle, blushing. "Oh, thank you! I made the dress. And the heels. Master Squire Asher made my earrings and the necklace - and our wedding bands. He does fine work."

Donella turns her eyes back to Mabelle. "Hmm." That is all she offers in reply to if it was good contact or not. She looks over at Svana and her dress. For a few moments, it seems her eyes are drawn to the heels and hold there. It could be all the shiny stones upon them. Her eyes then move to her own boots as if in consideration. A tip of her head before she walks over towards Kace a bit more. "How have you enjoyed being back in Arx? Are you settling in well or do you need anything?"

Jules laughs at Alessia and says, "Well, I guess there are some good twins out there. I hope they will be easy to deal with ... two little mutant tyrant gnomes." He shakes his head with a faux look of concern. He glances back to Oili and nods, "That was it, Heart of the Earth!" He looks to Kaldur, "She's definitely helped me on several occasions and some people just seem to be naturally kind!" He glances over to Mabelle and nods, "You were, I believe, the very first person I met in Arx, if I'm not mistaken! Never without sweets!" At Svana's comment about clarifying he adds, "But I have had a twin or two that are quite terrifying!"

Cadern picks his way in perhaps a little fashionably late. But he smiles as he makes his way in letting his eyes meander the room. He looks amused at the festive ongoings as he meanders his way in. He considers and then decides... First...Drinks.

Connal, a Northern Wolfhound arrives, following Rosalind.

Mabelle inclines her head to Donella, not saying much in return. Her attention is drawn to Alessia, returning her hugs, "Twice in one day, I must be blessed". She pecks her cheek and spies Cadern by the table, greeting him, "Marquis".

Kaldur nods at Oili's explanation, "He's been a blessing to the House. And has brought more with him," the Duke gestures at Svana. "Cheers and well-wishes to you both today, I'm afraid I should be going." He bows to Oili, to Alessia, grinning as he recognizes Mabelle, "Still not on fire - good!" And with that, the Duke departs.

"I was teasing of course. I know it can be difficult to cope with more than one child the same age." Alessia says with a laugh. "Though perhaps they'll be opposites." She raises her brows at the fire comment. "Centipede business?" She asks Mabelle as the duke leaves.

Rosalind runs inside, her red hair trailing behind her,"Ohmygosh! I'm so sorry I'm late!" She stops and looks about, asking,"Did I miss anything?" But then she sees Svanna and she grins big,"Oh! You look so pretty!"Rosa's tone is so exited!

Svana tilts her head at Jules and murmurs to him softly, "You know so many /women/, Jules. It's hardly shocking." She teases him quietly and sips her water, looking at Oili fondly. "Lady Oili, that is sweet of you. I will have to take advantage of your offer. I'm quite sure that we should make good use of a babysitter now and then," She says, waving to Kaldur as he departs - and Cadern as she notices him. "Marquis Cadern, welcome!" Her attention turns to Alessia briefly and she laughs. "I hope they look like their father, which he is appalled by. He doesn't favor his own red hair!"r
Upon Rosa running in, Svana turns her head and smiles at Rosalind. "Oh, thank you! Please do sit and eat and drink, we've got plenty."

Kace responds to Donella "I'm meeting the people and finding the sites I am interested in. It really is quite a city. Other than upsetting Marian already I am doing as well as can be expected as are the children."

Mabelle chuckles quietly at Kaldur's words, and shakes her head to Alessia quietly, "We met at the Lagoma shrine just after it exploded. Many months ago. And with that Mabelle begins to absorb herself with cookies and light conversation with Alessia, Zoey and the other familiar faces in the crowd.

Mabelle is overheard praising Jules.

Mabelle is overheard praising Svana: Blushing Bride!

Donella nods towards Kace and allows a slightly warmer smile, but it doesn't really warm that much in honesty. "How did you manage to upset Marian? I am sure that she is fine. She has had a trying week it seems." Her eyes leave Kace to sweep the area before sweeping back to the Princess.

Jules gives a bow to Kaldur and says, "Thank you so for coming, my lord." He glances over to Alessia and says, "I am quite certain your parents would have delightful things to say about you." He looks over to Svana's comment and he adds, "The city is mostly women but I know lots of men too!" He seems offended in the most fake of ways. He glances as Rosalind comes in and laughs, gives a bow, "You didn't miss anything Lady Rosa." He waves as he spots Cadern in the distance and smiles, "Good day my lord." He's back to Svana, "Mutant . tyrant . gnomes." He laughs more heartily. His attention is on Kace and he bows to her, "Jules Fabron, your servant my lady." The smile remains but then he spots that Donella is speaking with her and quiets down there.

"He ventures to public places often. In fact, most of my encounters with him in bars and the like have been unplanned." Alessia says with amusement. "I figured he'd be acquainted with half the city by now." She pauses, studying Svana's garb. "That is a beautiful outfit, messere. The colors suit you well."

Rosalind hurries over to her brother, grinning,"Cadern!" The red head waves to people as she passes,"Oh hi! Nice to see you!"grabbing a drink as she goes.

Cadern gets himself whiskey and then he smiles to Mabelle and he inclines his head, "Hello." He says brightly and then he grins at Svana and then to Jules, "Hello! Congratulations!" He says brightly lifting his drink and beaming warmly at the two. He points out to Svana with a grin, "He knows so many so he could find the perfect one of course." He says warmly and he reaches up to ruffle Rosalind's hair.


Oili smiles at Svana, "I'm too old for men to be chasing the end of my hem, so I'm the perfect baby sitter. All the time in the world and I know how to keep them healthy." She winks at her and bows at Kaldur as he goes to leave. She coughs at Jules, "You do seem to know mostly women. One would you think you were going out of your way to meet them all." She moves away from Jules so as to meet a few of the other people and stops near Donella, "Princess. It's nice to see you again."

Svana smiles at Alessia, laughing. "Jules likes to get out more than I do - but I think now he has more than I do, too." She winks at Jules and looks at Alessia, blushing once more. "Bless you for saying so. I do think that my gown is one of the nicest things I've ever made. I'll put it on display at my shop after this evening," She leans in to kiss Jules' cheek. "Mutant tyrant gnomes with ginger hair and your cheerful disposition. Beautiful!" She says, before she waves to Cadern once more. "Thank you, Marquis!" She watches Rosalind and Cadern together fondly before her attention snaps back to Oili and she laughs. "You would think you're too old, but you are still beautiful, Lady Oili!"

A messenger arrives for Zoey and she quietly slips out.

Connal, a Northern Wolfhound leaves, following Rosalind.

Connal, a Northern Wolfhound arrives, following Rosalind.

"Is that The Silver Lining?" Alessia asks, recollection returning. "I'd heard a new shop had recently opened, though I haven't had the time to check it out. Well congratulations on that too. I imagine you'll continue to do well if this is indication of your skill." She says, beaming. Then her attention shifts to Cadern. "My lord." She greets, warmly.

Giving a bit of a grin to Donella, Kace answers the question but vaguely "Ah just was in a place she didnt like with my scythe. Its better now we are indeed good and her week was not going well so hope it got better."

Jules gives a false offended look at Oili, "I am injured my lady! I think my personality may just draw me to places they enjoy ... that and the fact that there are far more women in town, as I will constantly affirm as a fact! I think there are only ten men in town." His lips curled up. He looks over to Svana and says, "You like to get out but just different places is all!" At her mention of ginger hair he shakes his head slowly and says, "They certainly won't have cheerful dispositions, that's why the tyrant is there. Hehehe." He literally says, hehehe." He tries to wave to the departing Zoey but just missed her. He looks back to Cadern and says, "Thank you my lord, so glad you could join us ... I do pick well, also!"

Svana nods with a smile to Alessia. "Yes, The Silver Lining is my shop. I've just set up there and I fear I haven't had time yet to devote myself to keeping it stocked from the first day I took an ad out, but hopefully I will have more time soon." She beams at the woman's compliment and gives her a little bow. "I am Master Apollo Oakwood's apprentice as well. Without him, these terrific high heels would have never come into existence," Svana says, winking. She reaches out to hold Jules' hand softly just before she decides to pull up a seat beside him, crossing her legs very properly. "Well, when I could drink, we really got out to the same places!" She tells him.

Rosalind swats at Cadern's hand,"What are you DOING!" She sighs at her brother and takes a drink. She looks about the party and grins,"This is really nice!" Oh food!

Donella gives a nod of her head. "She is doing better. I sometimes walk where people do not appreciate it. Though, I do not think I have ever carried a weapon. Perhaps it is something I should give thought to learning." You can take the girl out of Thrax, but not the Thrax out of the girl. Her deep blue eyes move towards Oili when she speaks. A slight smile on full lips. "It is good to see you again, as well. Have you met Princess Kace Redrain?"

"Master Apollo happens to be my cousin's protege. You're lucky to have such a talented craftsman offering you aid." Alessia says with a grin. "Anyway, I probably ought to mingle before I head off. I wish you both well." She inclines her head before turning around, in search of a drink.

Alessia is overheard praising Jules.

Alessia is overheard praising Svana.

Nallah, a buff-looking tortie cat with green eyes, Sirra, a very quiet maid, an indeterminate number of cats, 3 House Mazetti Guardians leave, following Alessia.

Cadern smiles at Alessia, "My Lady. How are you enjoying things?" He offers warmly and he nods at Jules, "That you do." He grins faintly as he sips his drinka nd he smiles, "Sorry to be here late." He says brightly and he chuckles, "Well I seem to have driven everyone away. This must be a married thing." He says playfully.

Kaldur is overheard praising Jules: Congratulations

Kaldur is overheard praising Svana: Congratulations

Jules laughs at Cadern's comment and says, "I think not, my lord. Sometimes timing is just what it is. I'm delighted that you could make it." At Donella's mention of not holding a weapon he does give an aside, "Honey is flammable." He looks back to Svana, "Soon enough, I think what ... another month or two?" He clearly has never paid too close of attention to how long women are pregnant, "I haven't seen Master Apollo in some time, I hope it is doing well Swan."

The second Rosa hears her brother go off about his being married--AGAIN--she runs off and goes to find more people to chat with. "I get it. You're married! Gods and Spirits, Cadern! You're going to wake up to a snowman deomon in your home soon!"


Oili shakes her head. "I haven't had the pleasure." She turns to Kace and smiles, "Princess Redrain. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Lady Oili Acheron." She curtseys to the woman. To Donella she says, "Sometimes, I think that a person with a well honed word is more powerful than any weapon I could turn against them." A wink.

Svana laughs at Rosalind and Cadern, some of her nervousness having gone away once she's settled in. She looks over to Jules and then laughs once more. "A month or two? What season is it now, Jules? The babies will not be due about summer, I think - but Lady Clara will know more." She is barely showing at this point as it is, but signs and symptoms are there - oh, how they are there with a vengeance. "You haven't chased anyone off, Marquis Cadern. Except for perhaps your little sister. Ros, come sit by me!" She offers. Svana looks up to Jules and squeezes his hand. "Would you mind terribly bringing me some of the chicken pot pie? Perhaps we can cut that big cake soon."

Returning Oili's smile Kace says "I am happy to have met you Lady Oili Acheron."

Lygeia, a calligrapher and alchemist arrives, following Rysen.

Damien Pierce - A Charming Assistant, 1 Redreef Warden, Vagari The Cinder Cat, 1 Order of the Firebird, 2 House Crovane Guards, Biorna - The Protective Mastiff, Rysen arrive, following Mikani.

Cadern grins at Rosalind and beams, "I have guards for that now." He points out to her and then he glances to Jules and he smiles, "I suppose there is that. How are you enjoying the married life?" HE asks of Jules and he grins then to Svana, "I can't really chase her off, I've been trying for years." He says fondly.

Donella reaches out a hand to touch Oili's arm and then Kace's. "If you will both excuse me." She will move towards Svana and Jules. The Princess-Consort waits for a moment to speak without interrupting. "Thank you for allowing me to take part in celebrating your wedding. If you find yourselves in need of anything. Please do not hesitate to ask. However, I fear that I should return home. I have left the children in Darren's care too long. This means they are probably all crawling around and acting like bears. I just got Taren to stop jumping out at people and roaring."

Rosalind groans at Cadern and sighs, hurring to Svana,"I like you more right now,"hugging her quickly. "I need to make sure Aella didn't find that thing I hid in her--"her words trailing at that.."

Jules smiles at Cadern, "Quite well, don't have to chase the women nearly so hard! AmIright?" He snickers. When Donella speaks, he bows to her, "Thank you so much for coming your highness! We were pleased you could join us." At the mention of summer, Jules looks to Svana, blinks, starts to say something, blinks again. Closes his mouth. Smiles in a most unnatural way, "Of course they won't!" He then nods at the mention of the chicken pot pie, perhaps it was a kindness of hers to send him a way to get himself composed. He looks mildly like a man who's lost in the woods. Up is down, say is night, all that jazz. He's slow in getting it back, very slow and seems to be a deer stuck in the headlights (if they existed in Arx.)

Connal, a Northern Wolfhound leaves, following Rosalind.

Mikani enters on Rysen's arm. Mikani wearing something that looks more like a Lycene fashion statement than a Northerner one. Yet Mikani is pulling it off as Damian takes her fur cloak from her. She and her husband are murmuring to each other and laughing before Mika steals a kiss from her husband's lips hoping to be somewhat discreet before they enter together. Lygeia is only a few steps behind and she moves of to get the couple their drinks. "Ah Messere's Fabron! Such a wonderful celebration!" Mikani calls out.

"Thank you so much for coming, Princess Donella. It is a pleasure and a joy to have you here - but please, yes - do rescue your children." She did not include Darren in the rescuing for a reason. Svana laughs softly at Cadern, winking at him. "My brother tried to chase me off for years and he finally succeeded, but I bet deep down in his heart, he misses me." She smiles at Rosalind and hugs her back. "Good luck!" Of course she's looking at Jules after that, viewing his reaction, and trying not to laugh. "You think it's a long haul for you? You're not the one with babies growing in them," she tells him simply.

3 Last Watch Sentries, 3 Redrain Guards leave, following Donella.


Oili smiles at Donella. "It was good to see you again. Enjoy your walk home." She turns her attention to Kace, "We should meet some time and talk as two northerners." Turning away, Oili makes her way over to Svana and Jules, running into Mikani on the way. "Mikani! What a great thing to see you and Rysen again! I hope you're both well." She turns to Jules and Svana, "I think I've used up my battery dedicated to formal events. I need to run back to my hole in the woods. I wish you both the best, Jules and Svana. Good night!" With that, she turns to head out.

Jules has the chicken pot pie in hand, he forgot any utensils and then he spots Mikani and Rysen and gives a bow to them both, "Thank you for coming." He looks a little puny right now. Oili draws a bow and he says, "Thank you so much for coming Lady Oili, I do so love you. Take care until next time." He's still a bit pale. He leans in and whisper to Rysen.

Svana stands up to grab her chicken pot pie from Jules and grab a fork too, watching her husband. Is it the slightest bit possible she enjoys watching him squirm? Hmm, maybe. She perks up when she sees Mikani and Rysen come in, smiling at them both. "Lady Mikani and Lord Rysen, a pleasure. I'm so glad you could make it! Please come in and sit down, help yourselves to food and whatever else you like." She sits down in her seat once more, digging into the pot pie with a healthy appetite.

Cadern grins as Rosalind hurries over to Svana. He gives Svana a smile and then waves at his sister. He smiles at Mikani and beams, "Hello there." He says warmly and he grins at Svana, "Well it's a brotehr's right." He says warmly. Jules gets a laugh at his response and he grins faintly.

"The pleasure is ours, Mistress Svana, Master Jules," replies Rysen to the newlyweds. "Congratulations. Something Jules says to Rysen causes him to laugh, and he lays a friendly hand on the man's shoulder offering a subtle reply. "Lady Oili," says Rysen warmly to the fellow northern Noblewoman, bowing respectfully. "It is very good to see you again. ...is that... pot pie?" he asks in the way those who are hungry sometimes do.

Mikani checked perception + investigation at difficulty 30, rolling 1 higher.

Mikani makes an odd face at what she hears and tries to not laugh. She blinks a few times wondering more about many things. She leans and whispers to Rysen before going to take a seat with the group. Her iridescent skirts spreading wide. "Do you have anything planned as a newly wedded couple? I know Rysen has or had our gift to you. And the house is from the both of us as well."

Jules nods firmly to Cadern, "So I hear, though I had little enough to do with my siblings so I will take your word as law." He's all smiles, even if a bit pale still. He looks looks to Svana, "Oh, I forgot the fork." He states, slightly blinking. He nods back to Rysen, "Yes, please do help yourself. Anything you wish my lord." He then listens to Rysen whisper back, seems a bit more relaxed and does wipe at his brow, no sweat but still! He leans back to whisper to him and then looks over to Mikani, "Oh, we're still breaking in the bed." He states quite plainly and then adds, "But we do need to make some random trips. A baroness asked me to set up a trading post, maybe we'll jog out there one of these days."

Svana looks between Rysen, Jules, and Mikani, wondering what the big joke is. Her face drops a bit and she looks... perhaps embarrassed at whatever Jules is whispering, her face growing hot. She puts aside her chicken pot pie for the moment and drains her glass of water. "It's a brother's right, sure!" She says to Cadern, smiling. "I hired one of my brother's friends to be my guard; it wasn't the best stroke of brilliance I've ever had." She smiles at Rysen and makes a motion to one of the food tables, looking to Mikani. She starts to open her mouth, then closes it when Jules mentions that they're still breaking in the bed. She slumps down in her seat just a little further.

When Mikani mentions the gifts, Rysen glances to Lygeia who steps forward with a blackwood box. Rysen nods and she removes the lid, and the Crovane lord reaches in to remove a star iron pinky ring adorned with the sigil of Gild. He offers it Jules and says, "You have done more for us and our family than most will ever realize, Master Jules. Allow us to offer you this gift, a symbol of the immense respect that Lady Mikani, I and all of House Crovane have for you. You are a gifted marketeer Jules, but beyond that, I will never forget what you did for me on Shadowtop, nor that you were there for me after the opera in Stormwall." There is an odd glimmer of rich emotion in the grey eyes of the swordsman, but over his features is a sincere smile.

Reaching again into the blackwood box, Rysen removes a pair of star iron and praseodymium triskelion earrings, and offers them Svana. "May the gods and spirits bless you and your family, Mistress Svana. I have seen some of your threadwork, and it is exquisite. I am also very grateful for your help in Twilight Dale. They say that jewelry made of star iron resonates with the Dream and protects its wearer. Lady Mikani and I pray that it is so."

Lygeia then closes the blackwood box, and puts it in her bag.

Jules looks over to Svana and says quite cheerfully, "It'll be all fine Swan." He states after Rysen whispers something to him and he has a smile on his face, more relaxed. He looks to his ring, seeming very surprised by the gesture and holds the ring in his hand in it's own little embrace, "Thank you Lord Rysen ... I really haven't done so much, you just catch it at certain times." He looks down to the ring, "Thank you so much. I'm always happy to help you any way I can my lord." He looks over to Mikani, "Thank you both so much, you're really family."

Svana is quite touched when Rysen presents the ring to Jules, putting her hand over her chest. She does her best not to get teary eyed, reaching to gently squeeze Jules. She stands up to whisper something in his ear briefly, giving him a kiss there before she looks surprised at Rysen's offering. Svana shakes her head softly and starts to refuse, but then smiles and bows her head gratefully. "Thank you, Lord Rysen and Lady Mikani. I hope I can continue to help you... and be part of the family. It means much to me to have a family that cares."

Cadern smiles at Jules, "Well I have some experience with it." He says in amusement. He smiles, "Anyways I should go. But congratulations again." He grins at Svana, "That must... have been interesting. It's always good to occasionally have some distance but..." HE shrugs.

Mikani smiles at the moment between Jules and Rysen. "Master Jules ... you have done a lot. You have helped Crovane with her military. You have clothed us. You have tolerated late night market runs. And now ... your most important achievement you have brought Mistress Svana into our family as well." Mika pauses and gets teary. "Not to mention bringing Lord Rysen home to me like you promised and watching out for me while being pregnant. You are family Jules. You and Svana are family to us. Thank you and congratulations."

Jules squeezes Svana's arm as she comes up to him and gives an affirming nod to her, "Svana is definitely my crowning accomplishment for the family I suppose." He gives a bow to the departing Cadern, "Thank you again, my lord." He turns back to Mikani and says, "Well, someone has to run around and it could have just as easily been anyone else. I've been lucky with the family. As far as Lord Rysen" He sort of sours up, "I really didn't help there." And this does not seem to be some sort of false modesty he's presenting. He forces a smile back though and says, "But it is good to be a part of a good thing and especially when family is scarce."

"Nonsense, Jules Fabron. You did help. Perhaps you did not... do as much as you wanted, but you helped," Svana chastises softly. She hugs him tightly and shakes her head. "Please, at least allow /me/ to prove my worth to the family before you consider me Jules' crowning achievement!" She says to Mikani, blushing before hugging Jules again happily. Svana does pause for a moment, and now that they are the only ones in the ballroom, she leans in close. "I do have a matter to discuss privately though, just us four - about how I came to join the family, and perhaps why. I'm hoping we can find the time to sit down and speak soon."

Mikani nods to Svana, "We can speak any time."