The official Chapter One is up! Wow, with the wedding in just two days, everyone's all a fuss. Even the Bride-To-Be.
Raine: I don't get nervous with things like this.
Oh, please. You get nervous with many things, darlin'. The ocean being one of them...
Raine: -Glare- Your point?
My point is that you do get nervous. Now, onward!
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"Pink, red, or white?"
"That depends...What on earth are you talking about?
"Flowers!"
Raine Sage gave a tired sigh as she rubbed her face. She should have known...she really should have. Coming from Colette, who could think of nothing but the decorations for the ceremony - what else would she want to pick colors for? She glanced up as Sheena plopped herself down in a chair nearby.
"Not white," said the Summoner matter-of-factly. "It would be way too much, what with both the dress and Raine's hair color."
Colette nodded, and went back to scribbling things on a piece of paper before her. "What about blue?" asked Presea, tilting her head. "Blue is a very nice color." There was a slight smile on the girl's face, a shining grin on the former Chosen's, and a somewhat smirk-like smile on Sheena's. They were all thoroughly enjoying taking part in the plans for the wedding.
"Yeah...There should be some blue. Nothing too dark, though, because that would stand out too much against everything else." Sheena looked out the window of the hotel room thoughtfully. "No green, and no orange or yellow."
Raine sat back to simply observe this, somewhat amused despite herself at the enthusiasm they all showed. At this point, she felt like the only thing she had to do for this was get up and say "I do." The preperations were all being made for them...
She was certain Zelos and Lloyd were pestering Regal to death about various things, too. Not flower colors, most likely, but something. Lloyd's expression when the announcement was made had been priceless - she'd never forget the wide-eyed, dumb-struck stare he'd given them. But he'd gotten over the initial shock, and was now just as excited as anyone else was.
Zelos had been nothing but smug the whole time. By the time he left, she had been about ready to toss him off the island personally. Why did he have to turn everything into a joke? "Hey, Raine," prodded Sheena, startling the Half-Elf out of her annoyed thoughts.
"Hmm?"
"Have you picked up the dress yet?"
Raine hesitated as both Colette and Presea joined the other human in staring at her. If she said no, they would insist on accompanying her to get it, and she wasn't sure she wanted to. But the truth was, she hadn't, and she knew she needed to. "...Not yet," she said cautiously.
Sure enough, Colette put down her pen and hopped up, but Presea beat her to speaking. "Isn't a wedding dress part of the marriage tradition?" she asked.
Sheena's smile broadened. "Yup," she said, her voice just dripping with smug pleasure. Raine grimaced. In this case, she hadn't wanted to be correct.
"I am capable of choosing one for myself," she said, cocking an eyebrow as Sheena hauled her to her feet. But this statement was blown off by the three girls, who were now "escorting" her from the hotel, rather forcefully. At last, she gave in, and took to walking with them of her own free will. It didn't take long to reach the shop - Altamira wasn't that big.
Raine stayed to the side as she watched Colette, Presea, and the guardian user browse for a good design, bemused. One might think they were the ones getting married, and she was simply here to observe. Or chaperone.
One by one they came up to her to hold various white gowns up beside her. Granted, Presea was a little short to fully accomplish this, but she tried anyway. Finally, Sheena stopped and just stared at the bride-to-be. "...What?" asked Raine.
"Huh? Oh, nothing. I was just thinking."
"While staring at me...?"
"You are the bride y'know. Getting married to one of the three famous Dukes of Tethe'alla - alot of people are going to be staring at you." She shook her head.
"Are you attemtping to talk me out it?" mused Raine. "It won't work."
"No, I wasn't. But it's good to know you're devoted," said Sheena as she went back to scanning for a dress. At long last, they found one for her to try...Joy. With a resigned sigh, she stepped into view wearing the full length Wedding Gown. There was a silky, silver hued sash around the waist, and the loose skirt allowed for free movement - that was a blessing. It was cut from shoulder-tip to shoulder-tip, sitting high across her chest. Modest - also a blessing.
Colette squealed in delight, clasping her hands together. "You look so pretty!" she exclaimed, bouncing on her toes. The girl was nineteen...and yet she acted like she was ten. But, of course, that was what made her Colette. And none of them would ever have it any other way.
"Th-thank you, Colette," faltered Raine.
Presea gave a charming smile. "I like it, too," she decided.
"We'll have to figure out what we're doing with your hair," said Sheena, on a wise nod.
Raine shook her head. "That, I can do for myself," she said, her tone clearly stating that that was the end of that discussion.
They purchased the dress, and took it back with them to the hotel room. Well, it hadn't been too bad of a trip. She had only been forced to wear one in front of people - luckily, she liked that "one," too. She glanced out the window, wondering what the "boys" were putting Regal up to. Zelos could not be called a man, or even any form of adult - that had been established long, long ago.
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Well, that's good. They found a dress even Raine liked.
Raine: ...What was that supposed to mean?
Duh, you hate dresses. Hello?
Raine: I don't wear them for the fun of it, no. But I do find...some of them...somewhat attractive.
Tch. Whatever...Stay tuned to find out what the Noble Groom is up to...
