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Post by Neo on Jul 5, 2015 17:21:36 GMT -6
Vincent returned Elia's wide smile, beaming with pride himself, and he pulled her into his arms for a long kiss. "It's beautiful, Yekiri. And it's perfect. I can't wait to see you wear it. Hmm... This is a special day, and between the three of us, it shouldn't take us very long to get everything sorted. While you and Silver finish the dress, I'll go down to the village and make you an appointment with the Seamstress. So, is there anything else you'd like to do today, my Elia?"
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Post by GX1997 on Jul 5, 2015 18:00:40 GMT -6
"Actually..." Elia said, her face turning more serious, "I was hoping that we could discuss some things later, just the two of us."
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Post by Neo on Jul 5, 2015 18:13:48 GMT -6
Vincent nodded, and reached over to gently stroke her hair. "Is something bothering you, Elia?"
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Post by GX1997 on Jul 5, 2015 18:37:01 GMT -6
Elia smiled at Vincent's concern, trying to reassure him that she was fine. "No, nothing is bothering me. I want us to be able to talk more about the future and our plans for it, that's all."
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Post by Neo on Jul 5, 2015 23:10:06 GMT -6
Vincent sighed contentedly as he leaned back on the sofa in his room, gently massasing Elia's shoulders as she leaned her head in his lap. It was late evening now, almost night, and Silver was already asleep. She and Elia had finished work on the dress a few hours ago, and Vincent had set up an appointment with the village Seamstress for tomorrow morning. They spent the rest of the day after that going over Shiryuan culture and the wedding, and now they were simply relaxing, enjoying their time alone together.
"What did you want to talk about?" He asks softly, tenderly burying his hand in her hair.
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Post by GX1997 on Jul 5, 2015 23:27:35 GMT -6
"Well... There are some things that we've haven't talked about much yet, but we still need. Things going forward, into the future. Like... if we plan to do anything that might substantially change our lives, besides just being married," Elia said.
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Post by Neo on Jul 5, 2015 23:34:38 GMT -6
"Like having children?" Vincent asks knowingly, smiling.
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Post by GX1997 on Jul 5, 2015 23:44:35 GMT -6
Elia blushed, then nodded. "Yes, exactly."
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Post by Neo on Jul 6, 2015 1:03:15 GMT -6
"I suppose we should start with the basics then," Vincent answered as he continued to tenderly caress her. "Do you want children, Elia?"
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Post by GX1997 on Jul 6, 2015 18:46:15 GMT -6
"Yes, I do. I want to raise a child of my own. Silver is a wonderful girl, and I'm glad that she has accepted me and I am proud that I will be able to call her my own, but... Silver is already grown. I want to have a child and raise them, and treasure that time," Elia said.
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Post by Neo on Jul 6, 2015 18:57:11 GMT -6
"And that's what I want as well," Vincent said, smiling widely. "I want to be able to raise our own children together, Elia. So, with that in mind, what do you want to talk about, Elia? What's on your mind? If you're worried about how children of mine will turn out, there's no need to be. They might have some interesting powers, but they'll be perfectly healthy."
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Post by GX1997 on Jul 6, 2015 19:09:34 GMT -6
Elia gave a light laugh, and smiled. "I'm not worried about that. But your words just made me picture a miniature Vincent, with a few of your powers but much more mischievous. And I can see us having a little girl who's much the same. No matter how sweet they may normally be on the outside, I just know they'll really take more after their father. We'll have to watch our backs, because who knows what pranks they'll pull when we're not looking."
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Post by Neo on Jul 6, 2015 19:23:58 GMT -6
Vincent merely blinked, as that image settled in his mind. Then he too laughed. "Well, this old place would certainly be lively then, that's for sure. I was quite a little terror in my heyday, you know."
His expression softened into a look of utter adoration as he leaned down to place a kiss on her forehead. "Still, I have a hard time imagining our daughter not taking after you... And it would make me the happiest man alive if she did. But we have time, and I can wait, if you'd like to settle down first and finish your lessons before we have children, Elia. This is a big step for both of us, and I don't want to rush it."
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Post by GX1997 on Jul 6, 2015 19:37:27 GMT -6
"Well, it's not like there are many ways to control it. So I guess when it happens, it happens. It would be nice to have time to get used to just being married before we have to worry about that, but I'm sure we would be very happy no matter what happens," she said.
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Post by Neo on Jul 6, 2015 20:13:48 GMT -6
"I know we will," he reassures her, sighing contentedly. "Is there anything else you'd like to talk about, Elia? We have an early day tomorrow, so I think we should retire soon."
He suddenly smiles, and cups her cheek in his palm. "Though I must admit, I'm thoroughly enjoying spending time with you like this, just the two of us... I suppose I could be convinced to stay like this for a while longer."
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Post by GX1997 on Jul 6, 2015 20:40:08 GMT -6
Hmm... So could I. I guess it's not that hard to persuade someone to spend time with the one they love, after all.
Elia smiled again, and stayed right where she was. "I guess we ought to get used to spending so much time together. After all, tomorrow I have my final fitting for my dress, so all that's left to do is wait for Raizel to finish his preparations. But that does remind me... Will any of your other relatives be coming to our wedding?"
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Post by Neo on Jul 7, 2015 0:58:40 GMT -6
"I'm not sure," Vincent answered, a bit hesitantly. "At my behest, Raizel has kept our wedding a secret from most of my family. My grandparents know, and that's about it. The reason being... My mother. Honestly, Elia, I'd prefer she didn't know you exist until you're under the official protection of the pantheon. Raizel and his wife, and probably their children will be there, Silver will be there, and Nivian might be able to come. But other than that..."
He gives a deep sigh, and closes his eyes. "Forgive me, Elia. It might not be the big fairytale wedding you hoped for... But I'll do my best to make it a good wedding, the kind of wedding you deserve."
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Post by GX1997 on Jul 7, 2015 11:03:12 GMT -6
"Oh, that's fine," she said, placing her hand on top of his own, "I was asking because I was worried about the crazier members of the family showing up, but now I know I don't have to."
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Post by Neo on Jul 7, 2015 11:59:42 GMT -6
Vincent opened his eyes to stare down at her. He softened considerably and smiled, leaning down to kiss her. "How in the world do you do that? Make me love you even more with only a few, simple words?"
He sighed again, and gently lifted her up into his arms, setting her back down in his lap. He tightened his arms around her, and rested his cheek against the top of her head. "When would you like to have the wedding, Elia? Knowing my uncle, he's already prepared, he's just waiting for us. If you really wanted to, we could probably have the ceremony tomorrow night."
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Post by GX1997 on Jul 7, 2015 12:23:43 GMT -6
"That would be lovely," she said as she smiled, and then blushed until she was bright pink.
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