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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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[andtrue]

... Yeah. Hell, anything that keeps us going another day's more than appreciated.

[foodporn]

You should have told me we were so broke. I would have done more to help out before.

[now she feels guilty. and has chocolate hair.]

[cabineyes]

[ family thread!! ]

[ walking down the street in a fast pace because blind marge told him there's someone dancing topless at the inn. waves when he spots them. ]

If it isn't the light of my life! Have you been to the inn yet?

[andtrue]

We would've managed, if it hadn't been for the new tax.

[ not that he's complaining, since their lord is such a great guy and all ]

[foodporn]

[hugs jacket tighter and smiles at dad#2's swaggy approach. holds a strand of her chocolate coated hair out as evidence]

I saw, I conquered. Dad thought I was having too much fun. Hey, weren't you getting me a dress?

[you holding out on me. not that she's asking, since they're on the uncomfortable topic of money. more like, where were you if you weren't shopping like he said you were]

[andtrue]

Jacob, no.

[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.