A/N: I don't own Tanith, Valkyrie, Ghastly or Skulduggery.
Tanith had decided that a Christmas wedding would be lovely and I agreed. It gave Ghastly time to work on our dresses, something he insisted on. "Sure I can just want them for you ladies and they'll appear, but I still enjoy doing things the long way." He said gently when we protested. So we accepted, and we all agreed then on a double wedding. Which meant that Tanith and I could shop to our hearts' content, though we were still surprised that there was truly no money involved.
We found a charming shop that had nesting dolls imported from Russia and other gifts, and they had some lovely tea sets as well. "I had no idea Americans drank tea." I said and the proprietress laughed good naturedly.
"This is Gettysburg, honey. We have several tea houses. After you ladies shop why not stop by one? Wish I could recommend a ghost walk as well, but we tried them here and just staring at everyone else just isn't the same." She laughed good naturedly again and helped us pick out a suitable tea set for the men.
We did stop at a tea house, and had a delightful day all things considered. As we returned to the cottage the men met us, heading out for dinner. Cara after all needed time off like everyone else so we stowed our things and went to dinner at a local tavern. The actual soldier who haunted in in the world of the living greeted us warmly, and we all ordered the steaks.
Skulduggery sat across from me and smiled as I took in the fact that a lot of skeletons and ghosts dined around us. "You have no idea how much adjusting I had to do, Valkyrie. I'm no longer unique here. Oh, woe is me. " I laughed and he grinned.
"Do you miss anything?" I asked and he shook his head.
"If we wanted they have things here like, well, I hate to admit I ever watched it, but like the holodecks in Star Trek. I could solve cases forever, but I truly don't miss it. I have a Bentley here, and time to travel and live in peace at last. I rather like it."
"That sounds amazing, there's really no crime, ever?" Tanith asked, perking up considerably.
"None." Ghastly assured us. "There are no Sanctuaries, no jails. Mortal and mage can live in peace over here since we're all equal. Trust me, we thought it was too good to be true too after a lifetime of hiding magic, but it is true."
"For once I won't be dragging you into trouble." Skulduggery said, smiling at me fondly.
"You didn't drag me anywhere, I held your hat hostage if I recall correctly."
"I loved that hat. Of course had I known how annoying and insulting you'd be I'd have let you keep it." He teased.
"Shut up, Skulduggery." I growled.
"Yes, dear."
Those two can't be together for twenty seconds without squabbling, can they?