🕊️ ( open )

[outride]

WHO: diluc, kaeya, amber - and all of their wedding guests!
WHAT: wedding!
WHEN: winter 24
WHERE: flower fields & diluc's winery
WARNINGS: you know they're comin' (for now: alcohol)

the wedding of ;

diluc alberich-ragnvindr
amber alberich-ragnvindr
kaeya alberich-ragnvindr

venue ;
flower fields

the grooms
& bride

GROOM

diluc ragnvindr

BRIDE

amber

GROOM

kaeya alberich

❝ there are all kinds of love in this world but never the same love twice. ❞

ceremony.

( Welcome to the wedding of Diluc, Kaeya and Amber! On the afternoon of Winter 24th, these three have decided to hold their ceremony and exchange their vows in the beautiful flowering fields. Hailing from a land worshipping the God of Wind, an open space with a pleasant breeze feels just right. As a nod to their home, handmade pinwheels can be spotted planted among the flowers, with red, blue, gold and white decorations lining the arch where they will be wed.

Waiting at the arch together are Diluc and Kaeya, anticipating the arrival of their bride. The music, provided by the fairies, begins to play when Amber walks down the aisle, with the long white trail of her dress following behind her. In her arms is a bouquet crafted by Ori, containing flowers in an arrangement of red, blue and white - a perfect representation of herself and her spouses. As another part of Ori's handiwork, she has flowers braided into her hair. She is escorted down the aisle by her best man, Aether, who hands her off into the arms of her soon-to-be husbands before the ceremony begins.

After pleasant words are spoken to honour their union, the three of them are all pronounced wed. With the all-clear to kiss their spouses: Kaeya and Diluc share a kiss, before each of them lean down to kiss their bride, Amber. The wind picks up right as they share a kiss, animating Amber's dress and blowing a several of the surrounding flowers into the sky. Whether it's a coincidence or what - the Outrider considers it a blessing from the God of Wind. There are visible smiles and laughter shared between this brand new married trio - it's apparent that they're all elated with their choice to marry each other. )

reception.

( When night begins to fall, it's party time! Naturally, the reception is being held at the business venue belonging to one of the grooms: Dämmerung Bar & Winery! The place is very well-lit and beautifully decorated. The bride has dressed down for the occasion into a lighter outfit, too (minus the bunny) - in order for her to move more freely and enjoy the party. Some of the decorations look incredibly on brand, as well. Food will be served once all of the guests have taken a seat at their table, marked with a pinwheel. At the open mic, guests are welcome to give speeches, if they like!

The meal - a three course meal featuring quality steak - is served with champagne to toast and a glass of wine or grape juice. Once food is consumed, the three spouses head up to cut their wedding cake together. In an impulsive burst of mischief, Kaeya spreads some icing onto Diluc's face and laughs at his husband's unamused scowl - to which Amber retaliates by asking Diluc to lean down in order for her to kiss it off his cheek. Kaeya then decides to smear icing on his own cheek to receive the same treatment from their wife!! These three are insufferable.

After food, cake and your beverage of choice - it's time to dance! The wine will be flowing all night long, because what kind of Ravngindr-Alberich wedding would it be otherwise? And those who choose not to drink are perfectly valid! In the manner of tradition, Amber will toss her bouquet! The guestbook is left open for pleasant messages, and Amber has crafted a wedding favour for all of the guests to take with them. Party on! Thank you for attending! )

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❤️ ( ceremony. )

[outride]

( Where the bride & grooms exchange their vows in the beautiful flower fields! )

[pyronic]

[This is a day Diluc never thought would come, standing beside Kaeya at the altar while they wait for their bride-to-be to arrive. The fairy priest is dabbing his eyes with tissues already, but here's hoping he can hold it together long enough for the exchanging of vows.]

[calla]

[ Kaeya waits patiently by Diluc's side, looking down the aisle for their soon bride-to-be. Although it's not often that he feels nervous or has butterflies in his stomach, he can't help but be giddily excited over the ceremony. He didn't expect to ever find love, much less with two people. Diluc looks absolutely stunning, and he expects that Amber will look just as gorgeous as she normally is. ]

[outride]

( With their beloved Traveller linked to her arm, Amber walks down the aisle, with her smile widening with each step she takes towards her soon-to-be husbands. She's nervous - but so excited - evident by the way her eyes sparkle and how she can't control the overflow of joyous emotion on her face. Eventually she arrives at the top of the meadow beneath the arch with her grooms, situating herself in the middle of them, glancing up at Kaeya - then Diluc - before pushing out a soft giggle. )

Hi. ( She combs a hand through her fringe, the curls of her long wavy hair swaying in the breeze. Diluc and Kaeya look breathtaking - she can't take her eyes off them. )

[pyronic]

[You want to talk about breathtaking? Diluc's at a loss for words when Amber makes her way down the aisle, and even with her veil obscuring her face, Diluc knows she looks nothing short of stunning beneath it.

Exchanging knowing glances with Kaeya, Diluc takes hold of one corner of the veil. He and Kaeya will lift it together.]

Hello to you too. Is that all you have to say?

[He's teasing, of course, in an effort to keep the tone light and their spirits high. Will someone end up crying? No doubt, but for the time being, he wants to allay any nerves that might be hanging about.]

[calla]

[ Kaeya holds his breath when he spots Amber, immediately stunned by her beauty. She already looks amazing in her normal everyday clothes, but in that dress? He'll commit her image in his memory, but he also hopes that someone is around with a kamera. He'd love to reminiscence about this moment. ]

[ He holds onto the other end of the veil and lifts it alongside Diluc. He's never cared about taking off his eyepatch, but now he wishes that he didn't wear it so he could look at her without any obstructions. ]

No need to be shy now.

[outride]

( Amber laughs and smiles - the corners of her eyes wrinkling from her mirth. )

You guys...! ( Oh, how she adores these two. It's not like her to buckle in on herself and become shy, but she's definitely turned into a giggling blushing bride archetype. To distract herself from becoming too much of a flustered mess, it's about time she returned the praise to her grooms. )

You both look so handsome ... ( They already were, but suited up? Whew. That really does things to a lady. ) Are we ready?

[pyronic]

[Diluc nods— it's about time they got started. He memorized his speech some time ago, so Diluc recounts it by heart, starting first by addressing the two of them together.]

When I was a boy, I always dreamed that there might come a day when I'd marry the person I cared for most, but that dream grew more and more distant as time went by. I thought myself unworthy of such a happy ending, believing I'd never be worth the love of another... but instead, I've found myself fortunate and blessed by the love of two people who care about me just as deeply as I care for them.

[Next, he turns to Kaeya, taking his left hand in his own.]

Kaeya... I knew from the time we were boys that we were destined to remain by one another's sides through thick and thin. What's more, I knew I loved you from the moment we met. Though I'd never imagined we'd reach this point with all that we've gone through, I'm proud that we've made peace with our past and come together as two souls bound to be together.

[And now he turns to Amber, taking hold of her right hand.]

Amber. When we'd met again on this strange island, I was prepared to make an enemy of you without any consideration for what struggles you've experienced and the virtues that have made you the bright and upstanding woman you are today. I deeply regret having treated you so callously then, but had you not stood your ground to correct my errors, I might never have realized just how much we have in common. It would be my honor to have you as my wife and to work towards the future we both seek for Mond— for the home that has blessed all three of us with freedom and unending love.

Amber, Kaeya... I am honored to stand here today as your partner and husband.

[Whew. He managed to hold himself together, but how will Kaeya do? It's his turn to make a dramatic speech next.]

[calla]

[ As Diluc makes his speech and takes his hand, Kaeya grips it tightly. His heart swells with pride as he listens, his smile growing impossibly big. He has the urge to immediately kiss his soon-to-be husband, but he knows to wait. When it's his turn to make a grand speech, he speaks clear and proud, but cracks a small joke first. ]

How can I follow with such a granular speech like that?

[ Well, he'll try anyway! Although he won't be nearly as wordy as Diluc. ]

Diluc, I'll admit that when we first met, I was terrified of you. I had no idea who you were and, quite frankly, your energy was overwhelming. But then you dried my hair and promised to protect me. Although you're not as cute as you were when we were kids, you're still the same man I fell in love with on that stormy night. My only regret is that I wish I revealed myself sooner, but I'm overjoyed that we're moved past that and that we're now standing here with our gorgeous bride.

[ Gingerly taking Amber's hand, he looks at her with a beaming smile. ]

Amber, I've never made the effort to personally know you, and I'm sorry that it took this long. I was hesitant to let others in, but you managed to sneak into my heart with that stubborn personality of yours and take it into your tiny hands, and I've never regretted it since. I hope that you realize that now that you're in my grasps, I will never let you go, and I promise to be the best husband that I can be - better than Diluc, if I must.

[ He can't help but make teasing little jabs. Glancing at Diluc then back at Amber, he lets out a big breath. ]

Thank you for accepting me. I look forward to our new lives together.

[outride]

( She entertained the thought about how long it might take before she cries. And after hearing her soon-to-be husbands deliver their wedding speeches, the brunette's cheeks become stained with her tears. But there's this glowing smile on her face - fortunately the fairies can dry her eyes as she stands there holding both of their hands. Unlike Diluc, she's not quite as capable of memorising something like a speech, so she has to take a moment to break their handholding while she pulls out her paper speeches. Surprise! They were hidden in her bouquet.

First, she turns to Kaeya, reciting off the strip of paper in her hand. )

Kaeya.

For many years, I've always wondered who you were. There seemed to be this wall of ice I could never see past - even though we were colleagues within the same organisation. Being here, in this place, I've been given the opportunity to know you on a much deeper level than I could've imagined. And sure enough, I started falling in love with you. As your wife, I promise to love you for an eternity and will always be there for you, even when you would rather rush off and handle things on your own. You now have loyalty, comfort, protection - and a family. My heart belongs to you from now until the end of time, and nothing will break this ... even if you are prone to teasing me quite often.

( A soft giggle follows the end of her speech. Next, she turns to Diluc: )

Diluc.

You're right in that you were hostile towards me when I first met you. But I knew something that you didn't. For many years I debated on an appropriate time to approach and tell you about it - and this time, in this place, seemed like the best possible opportunity. This one decision has brought the two of us together, shared in grief, united in love. My love for you burns brighter than the Pyro visions we wear at our side, and this love will go on burning forever. I am honoured to become your wife and I will do my very best to ensure that the rest of our days are filled with happiness, comfort, love and laughter. I wish to never part from you from this day onwards. I love you both with all of my heart.

[pyronic]

[Unsurprisingly, the priest fairy has once again broken down into tears and is furiously swiping at his eyes as they deliver their speeches. Diluc grabs a few (tiny) tissues from the priest fairy's box and dries the corners of Amber's eyes, a smile warm on his lips.

After pulling himself together, the priest fairy first turns to Diluc.]

Do you, Diluc, take Amber and Kaeya to be your lawfully wedded spouses?

[Reaffirming his grip on each of their hands, Diluc speaks resolutely and with all the clarity of a struck bell. He wants both of them to remember this, remember how strongly he feels for them, for the rest of their lives.]

It would be my honor. I do.

[With that, the priest turns to Kaeya.]

And do you, Kaeya, accept Diluc as your lawfully wedded husband and Amber as your lawfully wedded wife?

[calla]

[ Kaeya holds onto either of their hands tightly as he looks at Diluc, at Amber, and then to the priest. ]

I do.

[outride]

( And then, it's her turn. When the priest asks Amber the same question, there's no hesitance on her part as she grips both of their hands tightly. )

I do.

Fin!

[pyronic]

[Raising his stubby little arms up high, the fairy priest pipes up one last time.]

By the powers vested in me by the almighty Goddess, I now pronounce you husbands and wife. You may kiss!

[With that, the three of them exchange their kisses while their closest friends cheer and wish them well. As they slip on their rings, a gust of wind sweeps through the meadow and kicks up a litany of brightly colored petals. It seems that, even in this distant land far removed from their own, a certain Archon continues to keep an eye out on them.

Diluc takes one of Amber's hands while Kaeya takes the other as they walk down the aisle and bid their thanks to the friends they've made on Crescentview, to all the people who cared for them and supported them along the way. With this, the three of them begin their new lives together as a family.]