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Lily and Nuala were in the hut of the royal seamstress and Lily was having her measurements taken by the royal seamstress.
"How long do you think the dresses will take?" Nuala asked.
"A month at the most, 2 weeks at the least." The royal seamstress, a fae with wrinkles and tiny hands, said. She measured Lily's waist. "She is tiny. It will not take long."
"Good. The wedding's in 2 months and I definitely need it done before then." Lily said.
"It will take a while to make it so your bosom is not halfway out. It is large for a human." The seamstress said.
"They're not that big." Lily commented.
"They are bigger than expected for one your size and race." The seamstress said, moving on to Lily's bosom.
"Well thank you, then." Lily said, slightly embarrassed. Nuala giggled from where she was sitting.
"And I also have gotten the bridesmaids' dresses. We will need four total of these and the girls will be here shortly." Nuala said, holding another design.
"So many dresses! But I must do my best, it is not everyday that such a wedding is held." The seamstress commented.
"Hello?" The unsure face of Crystal peeked through. "Oh! It IS the right place!"
Crystal, Maggie, and Jeanette all stepped into the hut.
"Where do you want us?" Jeanette asked.
"Sit now. I will take your measurements later." The seamstress told them.
They sat near Nuala. Maggie picked up Lily's wedding dress design.
"Oh my God! THIS is your wedding dress? It's gorgeous!" She exclaimed. The others moved to see it better.
"You designed it yourself?" Crystal asked.
"Yup. I've had my wedding planned since I was 14." Lily said proudly.
"It's going to be so beautiful! Where's it going to be held?" Jeanette asked.
"Ireland. Near the new Bethmoora that they're building now. Bethmoora was the name of their old place, before the humans, er- us." Lily told them.
"Oh! Beautiful green fields for miles! Perfect for a ceremony!" Crystal said.
"Well actually the wedding's going to be in the clearing of a forest and the reception right outside of the forest." Lily explained.
"Oh. Still beautiful though!" Crystal said, looking at the wedding dress design again.
"And this is our dress? This one's beautiful too!" Maggie said about the bridesmaids' dress design.
"Thank you. I try." Lily said.
They continued to gush over the designs and wedding details.
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Hellboy sat in his room with Liz, drinking a beer and watching the multiple TV monitors.
"The outrage at the engagement of Lillian Golden and Prince Nuada is obvious as thousands of people occupy the area right outside of the BPRD, demanding that the wedding be called off because of the obvious race difference between the two. People from all different countries of all different backgrounds are gathered with protest signs." A newscaster announced. The screen became an image of angry protestors with signs right outside of the gates to the BPRD.
"Lily's still at that royal seamstress! And so's Nuala! If they come back to this, they'll be torn to shreds!" Liz said, pointing at the monitor.
Hellboy said nothing for a moment then, realizing she wanted him to do something, downed the last of his beer and stood up.
"I'll get Abe and Dr. Krauss." He said as he left.
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Hellboy, Abe, and Dr. Krauss were all suited up and ready to go on a rescue mission for Lily and Nuala. Manning's frantic voice could be heard coming closer to them.
"Now Your Highness, if those protestors see you they'll kill you!" Manning said, running after Nuada, who was armed and ready to go.
"No. I will go. Nuala is in danger." Nuada said to him, ignoring him for the most part.
Abe stepped in front of Nuada. "I assure you, Your Highness, that we will make sure nothing will happen to her."
Nuada ignored him also and continued towards the garbage truck.
"Come on. We can't stop him. Might as well enjoy the extra company." Hellboy said, lighting a cigar.
"Be careful, Red." Liz said.
"I will." He said back. They kissed and everyone but Liz and Manning entered the truck.
The truck slowly exited the BPRD, trying not to run over any people. Protestors tried to stop the moving truck, but to no avail. A few people threw rocks and the signs they were carrying as the truck drove away, but no one followed it far.
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Jeanette was in the middle of getting her measurements done when one of the seamstress's servants poked their head into the room.
"Excuse me, Your Most Skilled, but the prince and company are here." The servant said.
"Not now. Tell them to come back later. I am busy." The seamstress said.
"They said it was very urgent." The servant said meekly.
"Very well. Send them in." The seamstress said.
Lily and Nuala hid the dress designs as Nuada, Hellboy, Abe, and Dr. Krauss entered.
"What is wrong?" Nuala asked at their worried faces.
"There's a huge mob outside the BPRD." Hellboy started.
"So we came here to make sure you come back safely." Abe finished, looking at Nuala.
"That is so very kind, Abraham." Nuala said. Nuada sent an angry look at Abe.
"So are you guys done yet?" Hellboy asked.
"Almost. Jeanette's the last one." Lily said, a bit sad that no one showed too much interest in saving her from an angry mob.
"Good. We will wait until she is done then all go into the truck." Dr. Krauss said.
"I think it would be better if Lily and I leave now. So they do not know about the bridesmaids." Nuala explained.
"Yeah. If we leave separately, they won't know about Jeanette and Crystal and Maggie because they won't see them." Lily said.
"Excellent idea." Dr. Krauss said. "We will leave now."
Lily and Nuala gave the dress designs to the seamstress then said goodbye to the bridesmaid before finally climbing into the truck.
"A garbage truck?" Lily questioned.
"So we do not stand out." Abe explained.
The truck headed back to the BPRD and once close enough, it was clear that the mob was still there.
"Did it get bigger?" Hellboy asked.
"Pathetic humans." Nuada sneered.
"They do not realize what they are doing. No marriage means no peace which means The Golden Army. That will not end well for them." Nuala said.
"There's always haters. Just ignore them. The smart population will deal with them." Lily said, observing the mob in front of them through the front windshield that was visible from the back of the truck.
"Please get down, Miss Golden!" Dr. Krauss said, standing in front of her and moving her back into her seat.
A bullet shot through the windshield and hit his suit. The sound of air leaving was heard as he deflated. Lily jumped at the sudden shot and stayed flat against the side of the truck. It was silent as Dr. Krauss laid flat against the floor. A white mist floated from the suit and formed the vague shape of a human.
"Do you see now? They are very dangerous!" Krauss said before sitting down as best he could in his seat again.
They soon made in into the BPRD without any other incidents and all exited the truck.
"Oh you're all alright! Dr. Krauss, what happened to your suit?" Liz greeted them.
"A shot was fired and deflated it. No worries, another one will be made." He said as he walked/floated away.
"They're crazy out there!" Lily said, still shocked from the bullet.
"It is like old racial tension. People do not like their people marrying different people because they are different." Abe explained.
"I'm relaxing in my room while this cools down." Lily said and walked away.