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[diabolique]

(( Wei Wuxian's smiling face once again graces the screen (you're welcome!). He's obviously still happy about his upcoming marriage and it shows in the warm smile and the brightness in his dark eyes. ))

Tell me about wedding traditions from your world?

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[song_princess]

[As long as she wears the circlet, none shall see her new set of features. But this question! She loves this type of question and would eagerly tell and listen in to all!]

I haven't been to one yet but for my people, it usually happens in the Spring when Nature is at its strongest. But not only Nature but my people as well. The couple would usually sing to each other, both to initiate courtship but weddings as well.

[diabolique]

(( Wei Wuxian listens attentively (what a shock!), nodding along as she explains. Then he chuckles a little. ))

I don't think anyone would want to hear me sing. Lan Zhan, maybe.

[song_princess]

I am sure that your voice isn't bad, my lord.

[A small giggle.]

But perhaps you can play for your future mate?

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[localweirdo]

Oh? Any reason why?

[diabolique]

He does enjoy music! Lan Zhan is a much more skilled musician than me! He plays guqin. Are you familiar with that instrument?

[diabolique]

I'm going to be getting married.

[song_princess]

But you can still play and I am sure he would love to hear it. I fear I never heard of it. What does it sound like,

[localweirdo]

How lovely! Then I need to set up a gift right away!

Tell me, who are the lovely couple so I can address it to them?

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[bythewaves]

Well, that tends to depend on which kindred you are from, as I understand it! And even amongst my own folk, the traditions are quite varied from place to place, although the core of it remains the same.

[diabolique]

(( He bobs his head in a nod, pretty certain there are variations in his world, too. But he's curious, nonetheless. ))

Can you tell me some of them?

[diabolique]

It's me, Wei Wuxian, and Lan Wangji!

You should come to our wedding!

[diabolique]

It's a very calming instrument. It's a seven-stringed zither.

[bythewaves]

Amongst my folk, what makes a marriage is the Vows to the One, and the consummation. Everything other than that is entirely up to the folk involved. Traditionally, amongst the Noldor, of whom I hail, the betrothal lasts a year, with the exchange of silver rings, that will be switched for gold at the wedding. The wedding itself is a feast, where both houses exchange gifts - traditionally, the bride's mother gives the groom a jewel to wear, for example , and the vows are said and witnessed before the couple is sent off to accomplish the wedding. How elaborate said feast is, is entirely up to you. I have known those wed in war, who exchanged no more than kisses over watered wine before their friends, with no family left to stand with them and no time for anything more.

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[smilingarmor]

Oh? Any particular reason you're asking?

[Sylv clearly has his suspicions already, but wants to know if he's right.]

[localweirdo]

I'm already invited? Even though I just arrived here?

Now that's really nice of you! I can't say I'm an expert at weddings but shouldn't it be invited to people whom you're familiar with?

[diabolique]

(( Wei Wuxian nods, listening attentively. There are some similarities: promises made, the consummation, a feast. Wei Wuxian definitely wants a feast! He should talk to his sister and Jin Guangyao about that. ))

A year-long betrothal? I couldn't wait that long!

[diabolique]

I'm getting married!

(( And he's just radiant with happiness about it! ))

[diabolique]

I don't see anything wrong in sharing some happiness with strangers.

[localweirdo]

Still, you are much too kind.

Then I shall venture to find the best marriage chopsticks and some red envelopes at once!

[smilingarmor]

Oh that's wonderful, darling! Congratulations!

[Yes, he suspected as much, but that doesn't make him one bit less excited.]

And who's the lucky person you're marrying, hmm?

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor laughs at that ]

A year is not so long, to one of my folk. And of course, not everyone keeps to tradition.

[ Looking at you, mom & dad ]

But it's basically a cooling off period, as it were - a chance for the family and the couple to asses how certain they really are.

[diabolique]

His name is Lan Wangji. Do you know him?

[diabolique]

I don't want to wait. I want to marry Lan Zhan on the soonest auspicious day!

[diabolique]

I look forward to meeting you in person!
I'm Wei Wuxian, by the way!

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor laughs ]

O happy youth! Well, you are Human, not Elvenkind! I suppose time runs faster for you. But as I said - tis the traditional way its done, that's all.