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Chapter 36 - Planning Cont.
Earlier in the day Mimi and Sordd had further discussed plans for the wedding. Part of the discussion involved deciding who Mimi would have as bridesmaid(s) and who Sordd would have for best man (or vulcan). The obvious choice for best vulcan was Sarek. Mimi was keen to have the children involved so they also decided to give T'Shahel and Avarak very special roles on the day. As a result of the conversation Mimi had arranged to have a private meeting with T'Shahel.
T'Shahel was currently sitting at the side of Mimi's biobed. They had both just finished end meal and were now discussing plans concerning the wedding.
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Mimi was talking "... So your father has asked Avarak to be best man, along with your Uncle Sarek. Avarak's main responsibility on the day will be to look after the wedding rings until they are needed during the ceremony... I was wondering if you will be my bridesmaid?"
T'Shahel tilted her head, "What is the function of a bridesmaid?" she asked.
Mimi laughed inwardly, that was exactly what Sordd had asked. "Well bridesmaids help with planning the wedding and the reception. On the day of the wedding I might need help with things like my dress and bouquet of flowers. If you need time to think about it that's ok." Mimi hoped that she would say yes.
"I need to ask permission from my father first." T'Shahel replied without a hint of complaint.
Mimi smiled again, "If it helps with your decision I have already discussed it with him and he finds the suggestion agreeable."
T'Shahel thought for a moment. From her limited understanding of human weddings she knew it was an honour to be asked to be a bridesmaid. She liked Mimi and wanted to be of service where she could. It would also be an opportunity to study human culture and customs in greater detail which was always fascinating. She had also seen images of human weddings, the dresses were beautiful... It would be logical to participate. "It would be agreeable to be of assistance."
Mimi smiled broadly and clapped her hands, "That is really wonderful! I am so pleased." She said quite excitedly.
T'Shahel blinked a few times, it confused her when humans displayed emotions so openly. "Can you give me further details of what is required?" she asked.
Mimi spoke again, "Of course I can. I will send some information to your PADD." Mimi quickly forwarded a few things to T'Shahel. She then looked back at T'Shahel. "To begin with I thought it would be nice to make the invitations, could you research some ideas?"
"Affirmative." T'Shahel replied.
At that moment the door swished open. Avarak entered the room holding two cards, followed by his father who was carrying two grey coloured chairs, like the one T'Shahel was currently sitting on.
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"Good evening T'Sai Mimi." Sordd spoke. He looked at Mimi, judging by the look on her face the conversation with T'Shahel must have had a satisfying outcome. He was inwardly pleased. "T'Shahel." He nodded his head looking towards his daughter.
Mimi looked towards Sordd, "Hi there!" she replied smiling at him. She then looked at Avarak. "Hello Avarak, it's nice to see you!" She wanted to give him a hug, but refrained.
"It is most agreeable to see you T'Sai Mimi." Avarak said, "T'Shahel and I made you some cards." He handed her the two envelopes.
Mimi opened them up then studied them both carefully. "These are very well done, thank you." She looked at T'Shahel and Avarak in turn. "You could help making the wedding invitations if you would like?"
"That would be satisfying." Avarak replied. He thought for a few moments. "I would advise that you do not request Spock's assistance…"
Mimi laughed, "Why is that?"
"He will make a mess." There was not an unkindness in the statement or the tone in which he said it. Avarak was simply stating a fact.
Mimi smiled, "Ok, I will bear that in mind…"
Sordd placed the chairs down on the ground, so he and Avarak could sit down.
Mimi spoke, "We have good news... T'Shahel has said yes to being my bridesmaid!"
Sordd looked at his daughter. "That is most satisfactory." He said.
Avarak tilted his head, "What is the function of a bridesmaid?" he asked.
Before Mimi got a chance to reply T'Shahel spoke, "T'Sai Mimi has informed me that a bridesmaid helps with planning the wedding and the reception. I am unsure at the moment what either fully entails but it is logical to conclude that I will find out in due course. On the day of the wedding a bridesmaid will help the bride with her dress, bouquet of flowers, and assist in any other way necessary."
Avarak was not going to be outdone by his sister. He puffed out his chest while speaking, "I am going to be looking after the wedding rings. It is a very important job..." His looked at Mimi questioningly, "T'Sai Mimi?"
"They are both very important roles." She replied diplomatically. "Would you also like to help with the planning Avarak?"
"That would be agreeable." He replied, pleased at the developments.
T'Shahel spoke, "T'Sai Mimi. In the past I have looked at images of human wedding customs. Will we be wearing our ceremonial robes?"
Mimi looked towards Sordd for confirmation, "I think your father and uncle will be wearing ceremonial robes. I will be wearing a white wedding dress. If you have a ceremonial robe T'Shahel, I am sure it would be appropriate. You could wear a bridesmaids dress if you would like? What do you think Sordd?"
"What is your preference T'Shahel?" He asked her.
T'Shahel's eyes lit up at the thought of wearing a bridesmaids dress. She looked at her father, "Would it be possible to try on a bridesmaids dress and then decide?"
"That is agreeable." He replied.
Mimi turned towards Avarak, "Do you have a ceremonial robe Avarak?" she asked.
"Yes." He frowned and then looked at his father, "Do I have to wear ceremonial robe sa-mekh?"
"Affirmative." Sordd replied.
Avarak sighed, ceremonial robes were not the most comfortable …