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[curseshit]

Drag the grooms out of their hiding places and get partying! Everyone is at the inn already!

BACHELOR PARTY!!!

[ mission: midnight drinking post. oh and the curse... ]

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[foodporn]

[elbows him. don't be that dad]

[cabineyes]

That was you, Amber?...

[ noooo. he was really looking forward to that too. clicks tongue. ]

Ah nevermind, you'll have a plenty of opportunities to dance at the actual wedding. Here.

[ tosses her a paper bag. he only got the dress now because the tailor was so busy. ]

[andtrue]

I thought you wouldn't forget. Welcome home.

[ this would be the appropriate moment for a kiss but the thought of kissing jacob is. weird. maybe the marriage hatred he's seen all around town is getting to him. ]

[foodporn]

[catches bag and looks inside excitedly despite her brokeguilt]

Oh my god, what is it with you and sea foam?

[noo. you're terrible at this. holds it up in front of herself with a sad grimace]

[cabineyes]

I thought you liked it. You've been really into the sea theme after that trip to the beach, haven't you.

[ remembers that day really well. the seagulls were making a lot of noise as the waves crashed against the rocks. yeah it was a great trip. one of the best days of his life. probably? stares at them both for a while. ]

But if you don't want it, I can always give to Blind Marge as a sign of our appreciation for her trusted patronage.

[andtrue]

Hey, let's not be hasty. A day's wages went into that dress. We'll have to make it work.

[foodporn]

[rolls it up over arm and leans in to hug him in thanks]

It's the thought that counts.

[pats his back and pulls away before heading to the stairs]

And I think I need to take a bath. I look like an easter bunny.

[cabineyes]

[ returns the hug. he'd do anything for his little daughter. also is that chocolate. ]

In my defense I have to say that the tailor recommended the color.

[andtrue]

Marge can still cut fabric better than anyone, but I think she's forgotten what color is.

[foodporn]

It's great, dad. Don't worry about it. And no bickering.

[points at them before sliding upstairs to go wash the sin off]

[cabineyes]

Night, love.

--Not Marge, Georgina, remember? Her sister.

[ get the tailor's name right paul, they've lived here for like 20 years? 15? ... ]

[andtrue]

Eh, whoever she is.

[ sighs. ]

It's a pity that the only sisters in town are those old crones.

[ sisters are usually great fun. he thinks? ]

[cabineyes]

Ah, yes, what are the odds of that happening...

[ a great pity indeed. ]

How was the bachelor party?

[andtrue]

Everyone stood around drinking, trying to forget marriage existed. I didn't stay long.

[cabineyes]

Sounds like great fun. Perhaps the wedding will be more exciting.

[ no lapdancers? just bo? sad. well whatever, you don't have to go to the inn to get a drink around here. he's going to the kitchen to pour himself something. ]

[andtrue]

[ drinking at midnight? great idea ]

What's with you and weddings?

[cabineyes]

I love weddings, drinks all around! Ours was a blast too.

[ gets glasses for them both. apple cider again? well ok. ]

It must have been since I barely remember anything.

[andtrue]

I remember waking up the next morning and you were holding that pillow inches from my face.

[cabineyes]

Was I?

[ can't remember. at all. ]

Surely not.

[andtrue]

Maybe it was just a dream. You wouldn't be the type to smother a man in his sleep.

[cabineyes]

No, dear, I would never. It sounds more like a nightmare.

[ ok maybe he has wanted to kill his husband a few times but those are just words and thoughts. he'd never actually hurt anyone. ]

[andtrue]

So you do want to keep me around.

[cabineyes]

Now what kind of a question is that? You truly think I'm plotting your death?

[ but seriously though. leans against the kitchen counter with the glass in his hand. ]

In all honesty you can be a major pain in my backside, but the two of you are the only family I've got.

[andtrue]

I think that's the nicest thing you've ever said to me.

[cabineyes]

[ it could be. ]

Now now, I've said a plenty of nice things to you. And to your body.