crescentview | Syrlya + Trahearne

💐 WHO: (The ceremony) Syrlya, Trahearne, invited guests (After) OTA
💐 WHAT: Wedding!
💐 WHERE: Flower Fields
💐 WHEN: Winter 19, sunset
💐 WARNINGS: N/A

The warm glow of sunset settles over the flower fields as the couple–Syrlya and Trahearne–come together with their guests–Adelis, Mishka, Otegine, Kaspar, Amber, Oriphi–to celebrate their wedding.

It is very much a sylvari affair–no pomp, no circumstance, just two individuals promising a future to one another, surrounded by those closest to them, with whom they want to share this moment. Besides the large picnic blanket, the roaring fire to one side, various platters of food strewn over the blanket, there isn't much. Syrlya and Trahearne are there first, and once everyone else is accounted for, they begin.

Before he says anything, Trahearne takes Syrlya's hands in his.

"The very first time we said goodbye, you said to me, 'Come with me.'

I said no, of course.

Yet you remained with me in my mind as I ventured onward alone. For so long I had resigned myself to a lonely and duty-bound existence, but I soon found you had entrenched yourself firmly in my heart–you taught me true determination, perseverance in the face of impossible odds, and hope. You changed my life, and you were there by my side at every step of the way. It is little wonder I fell for you in the way I did.

Now, should you ask me to come with you, I will follow without question. I make a promise to you that I will remain by your side–be it through dragons, the Void, any threat to Tyria or our people; or be it through sleepless nights, difficult decisions, or the troubles of mundane life. No matter what our future may hold, I am here for you; I hold you without judgment, or expectation–only love."

That swell of adoration–that's only for them. But the tears that spill from his eyes–that's for all the rest to see.

"I love you, Syrlya. And I can think of no prospect more delightful than spending the future together, with you."

Syrlya smiles, tears brimming in his eyes as Trahearne speaks–not enough to fall, but the adoration that hits him in the moment is just a little overwhelming. He squeezes their joined hands, feeling the pressure of their rings against his skin.

"I understood from the beginning that our destinies were entwined. Our Wyld Hunts would support each other–and be necessary to ensure the other’s success. At the time… I hadn’t realized you would also entwine my heart.

But you are noble, and boldness suits you. You are earnest, sincere, and care deeply. You approach the world with great intensity and mindfulness, and when you turn that on me… I feel as if I am the most important thing. I feel treasured. You are full of such goodness I could not understand why it seemed so many other people did not see it. But it did not matter to me, because I would always believe in you. And I was proud that you proved me right. As you found your confidence… I found myself falling deeply in love with you.

Losing you was… one of the hardest things I had ever experienced. And in the years that followed, I could never truly shake the feeling that there was a hole in my heart that would never fill. To have you again is… nothing short of a miracle. A dream that I never want to end. So, yes, I will ask that you stay. With me, and I will make you a home that is safe, that is warm, that loves you as you deserve. Where no duty or death tears us apart again."

And he seals the promise with a kiss, and the presentation of a mindfully preserved forget-me-not. As far as wedding gifts go, it isn’t much–but they did already present much greater gifts to each other just weeks ago, and neither are the material sort anyway.

And with the promise made between them, and as official of a marriage as any Sylvari is used to done, the celebration gets underway.

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[Yeah it'll be real different when Trahearne isn't around to stick his stem into everybody--]

Right, for those little cards. [Everything is like a game in this island... he can think of some people who would have loved that.] That's quite a bit of godly power being spread about. Most beings could not traverse universes so easily.

[ She wouldn't know anything about that! Nope!!!!! ]

I agree. I can't fathom the amount of magical power needed to be able to just allow a large group of people the ability to do that... I don't even know if greater gods where I'm from could manage such a feat, but then again, I'm not exactly the most devout of people...

[ Anyway. This isn't wedding talk... ]

Well, you're all welcome to visit me in the Hollow Wilds if you ever feel like it! Assuming I'll have returned, I mean.

[It's less of a surprise to him... only a concern about the responsibility of not letting it fall into the wrong hands. He will have to keep that booklet very secret.]

Stuck here for a while longer, are you? [His expression twists as he brings the glass to his lips.] Or are you choosing to stay?

[ The hums thoughtfully at first; they had thought to stay out of a necessity at first. They wanted to see if there was a way for them to send word to their home worlds before choosing one place or another. But now, with those tickets and the rings... They really could just go anywhere, couldn't they? And not have to worry about being stuck? ]

Well... We're choosing to stay, yes. I didn't get to see the springtime here, and I'd sort of like to see what it's like. After that, well... Maybe we'll go adventuring together?

[ Wherever that takes them. It hardly matters to Ori as long as they're together. ]

Though I do have to return to my home at some point, too. I should probably at least introduce M to my friends and family, haha...

[ Good luck with that, M-21!! ]

Is spring not common where you are from? [Maybe she's just from a snowy climate or something.]

You and... M-21, you mean?

It's not uncommon, but still - I'm sure springtime here can be unique in a way I've never experienced before!

[ So many other things about the seasons here have been so singular and remarkable, after all. Including the way that each season seems to pass entirely within the span of a month... ]

Oh— Yes! M-21 and I. I guess we've grown a bit attached to our farm, too, haha... Yours will be in good hands, though! And I'll try to help Otegine and Owen out when I can, too.

Well, I wouldn't say I'll have much claim to it after we leave. But we've got it in good shape now, so I'm certain it will be a good home for Otegine and Owen.

[... Otegine probably could use a hand though, Owen can't be trusted.]

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