Anika and Barabbus's Wedding

>[Small Glade, Clearing]
The stump of an enormous oak tree rests in the center of the clearing. The surface has been polished and reaches through a hole in the oaken platform. Some well-worn steps lead up to the platform. Another stump has been leveled and makes a perfect place for an altar. Vines have woven themselves around the stump, almost obscuring the sides. Scattered smooth boulders have been placed around the smaller stump making perfect resting places for the witnesses of the ceremony.
Also here: Gabit, Tusk who is sitting, Neckron who is sitting, Bowhuntress, Vorok, Renae who is sitting, Heartsong who is sitting, Hanzo who is sitting, Llorien who is sitting, Garrock who is sitting, Melena who is sitting, Alydyana who is sitting, Gerett who is sitting, Jherle who is sitting, Yimphobia who is sitting, Empedocles who is sitting, Trinta who is sitting, Tanalyn who is sitting, Becca who is sitting, Pythos who is sitting, Apollonius who is sitting, Neurowave who is sitting, Lindy who is sitting, Kymnarkmar, Posidea who is sitting, Tobin who is sitting, Eugene who is sitting, Leanna who is sitting, Advina who is sitting, Epoclaen who is sitting, Zarabeth who is sitting, Talacheus who is sitting, Attucus who is sitting, Hyzenthlay who is sitting, Surana who is sitting, Culain who is sitting, Diona who is sitting and Bonk who is sitting.
Obvious paths: southwest.

>Gabit just arrived.
>Gabit inhales deeply.
>Lindy hugs Gabit.
>Gabit walks to stand behind an altar.
>Becca smiles at Gabit.
>Diona grins at Gabit.
>Diona asks, "so Gabit, how drunk IS Bar?"
>Diona peers quizzically at Gabit.
>Tanalyn mutters least she donnae have to clean a god's office
>Llorien leans on Tusk.
>Portia just arrived.
>Gabit removes a white candle from her ivory pouch.
>Gabit puts a white candle on top of an altar.
>Portia smiles at everyone.
>Gabit nods to Portia.
>Gabit just disappeared.
>Portia smiles and hugs you.
>Portia bends her hindlegs and settles back onto a smooth boulder.
>Portia puts a jeweled silver wine keg on top of an altar.
>Portia dissolves in a shower of golden sparks as she heads off.
>Gabit just arrived.
>Eugene removes a silver goblet of red wine from his leather backpack.
>Eugene offers Gabit a silver goblet of red wine.
>Gabit beams!
>Gabit accepts Eugene's goblet of red wine.
>Gabit kisses Eugene on the cheek.
>Gabit walks to stand behind an altar.
>Gabit puts a silver goblet of red wine on top of an altar.
>Gabit inhales deeply.
>Gabit slowly empties her lungs.
>A cloud of golden sparks suddenly appears in the air, forming the outline of a female Centaur before resolving into Portia herself.
>Gabit utters a few quiet prayers.
>Gabit taps a silver goblet of red wine.
>Portia nods to Gabit.
>Portia puts a silver goblet in a mystical thingie.
>Portia leans back.
>Gabit clears her throat.
>Portia nods to Gabit.
>(Gabit walks in and smiles at you.)

>Gabit recites:

"Anika and Barabbus would like to thank you all
For coming today to share this special moment."

>(Gabit lights a white candle on the left side of the altar)
>Yimphobia lets out a hearty cheer for Gabit!
>(Gabit lights a second white candle)
>Gabit lights a white candle.
>(Gabit turns around attemptsa discrete scan of the room...finding Invictus, she gives a relieved sigh and motions him forward.)
>Invictus just arrived.
>Invictus strides over to stand before Gabit.
>Invictus nods to Gabit.
>(Gabit gazes around the room and winks at Angelia.)
>Angelia just arrived.
>Angelia strides a few steps toward an altar.
>Angelia smiles warmly at all gathered.
>(Gabit smiles at Pamico then nods.)
>Angelia strides a few steps toward an altar.
>Pamico just arrived.
>Angelia takes a few steps to her left.
>Pamico smiles warmly as she walks to the alter.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Angelia turns toward Gabit.
>Pamico strides a few steps toward an altar.
>Angelia smiles at Gabit.
>Pamico takes a few steps to her left.
>Pamico smiles at Gabit.
>(Gabit smiles and nods to Barabbus.)
>Angelia smiles at Pamico.
>Barabbus just arrived.

>You see Angelia, a female Human Warrior.
She has very long, curly coppery red hair that is loose, crystal green eyes, and fair skin.
She is holding a white candle in her right hand.
She is wearing a crown of red and black wildflowers tied with cascading silk ribbons, a stunning long gown of midnight black, an elegant black purse, an ebony pendant encircled by midnight black jade, some dainty black gloves, a luminous spun crystal bracelet and some black high heeled shoes.
She is in good health.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus stretches.
>Barabbus stumbles toward an altar before regaining his balance.

>You see Pamico, a female Human Alchemist.
She has very long, wavy golden-brown hair that is loose, violet eyes, and fair skin.
She is holding a white candle in her right hand.
She is wearing a circlet of twining ivy and deep wine colored roses, a sumptuous burgandy silk brocade cloak trimmed with burnished golden vines, some silver knotwork hoop earrings, a heart-shaped smokey topaz pendant on a dainty silver rope, a flowing gown of rich burgandy and charcoal colored velvet, an opal engagement ring, a silvery leather small sack, a brushed silver chain belt, a silver-link ankle bracelet and a pair of supple charcoal velvet slippers.
She is in good health.
>Pamico glances at Barabbus.
>Barabbus blinks.
>Invictus grins at Barabbus.
>Barabbus clears his throat.
>Kymnarkmar applauds Barabbus!
>Gabit frowns.
>Diona looks at Barabbus and sighs.
>Barabbus rocks back and forth on his hooves.
> A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.

>You see Barabbus, a male Centaur.
He has short, straight golden hair, milky blue eyes, tanned skin, sports a trim mustache, and has a bay equine body.
He is not holding anything at the moment.
He is wearing a stained shirt, a silver-studded black caparison, an embroidered black cape, a crafted blue zircon charm, a black vest with the symbol of a beer mug on the back, a bronze spiral ring, a silver thyites-inlaid ring, some silver crescent-shaped horseshoes, a bloodstone ring, a small copper snowflake charm and a gold hammer engraved sard ring.
He is in good health.
>Kymnarkmar smiles.
>Zarabeth giggles.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Kymnarkmar says, "He showed up."
>Kymnarkmar giggles.
>Barabbus hiccups.
>Gabit frowns.
>Attucus mutters a groom thats 150 proof
>Angelia glances at Barabbus.
>Hyzenthlay nods to Attucus.
>Hyzenthlay mutters typical.
>Barabbus smiles lazily.
>Gabit frowns.
>Anika just arrived.
>Gabit glances at Anika.
>Barabbus turns toward Anika.
>Angelia turns toward Anika.
>Anika smiles brightly as she makes her way towards the altar.
>Hellena hugs Anika.
>Pamico turns toward Anika.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Gabit gazes at Anika.
>Surana peers southwest.
>Gabit smiles at Anika.
>Attucus smiles at Anika.
>Angelia smiles at Anika.

>You see Anika, a female Centaur Storyteller.
She has shoulder-length, thick brunette hair in a coiled braid, steel grey eyes, olive skin, and a chestnut equine body.
She is holding a red candle in her left hand.
She is wearing a silver ferroniere embedded with a lacy-blue agate, a pair of azure topaz drop earrings, a thin crimson velvet cord with a smooth pear-cut obsidian, a long-sleeved rose silk shirt with tails, a luxurious cranberry velvet caparison, some etched silver horseshoes and an opal engagement ring.
She is in good health.
>Anika gazes at Barabbus.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus says, "Hi, Anika."
>Kymnarkmar gazes at Anika in wonder.
>Anika smiles at Barabbus.
>Anika smiles at Invictus, Angelia and Pamico.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Anika smiles at Gabit.

>Gabit recites:

"Anika and Barabbus...

Please come forward and stand,
Before your friends and family
And before the Gods on Mt. Olympus!"

>Anika strides over to stand before Gabit.
>Barabbus strides a few steps toward an altar.
>Pamico smiles at Anika.
>Anika strides a few steps toward an altar.

>You see Invictus, a male Human Warrior.
He has short, wavy blonde hair, blue eyes, fair skin, and is clean-shaven.
He is not holding anything at the moment.
He is wearing some scuffed dark leather pants, a dark ebony torc, some deep black leather boots, a black leather cape embroidered with the image of a howling wolf, a polished ebony chain belt, a black pearl earring, a wolf pelt lined black leather vest, a peridot wedding band and some dark spectacles.
He is in good health.

>Gabit recites:

"Be with us here,
Powerful Gods, Gracious Goddesses."

>A red candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus asks, "Must we mention them?"

>You see Gabit, a female Human.
She has cropped, coarse silver hair, hazel eyes, and fair skin.
She is not holding anything at the moment.
She is wearing a crown of bronze laurels, an amethyst inlaid silver lunula, an elegant ritual robe clasped with a large pearly grey moonstone and accented by a cowled hood, an engraved silver arrow pin, a delicate jade arrow pin, a tarnished copper ring, a rose-edged ivory pouch, some soft tan kidskin slippers, a string of polished silver beads, a delicate silvery starflower, a flame etched silver belly chain, a polished gold tongue stud, a silver-link anklet, a violet orchid etched bone navel-stud, a leather sheath with an intricate carving of a laurel and the Alani on the front, a slender silver ring set with a tiny gold heart charm, a dark silver tiny serpent ring, a silver onyx-inlaid ring, a bronze solstice ring and a silver thyites-inlaid ring.
She is in good health.
>Anika glances at Barabbus.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Invictus pokes Barabbus in the ribs.
>Angelia glances at Barabbus.

>Gabit recites:

"Wild and fertile Dionysus,

You plant the seedling with care, but
Really, you cannot tell how good the wine will be,

Until the work is done...

The watering, the sunshine, the soil."

>Gabit glares at Barabbus.
>Barabbus rolls his eyes.
>Barabbus taps his forehoof.
>Pamico glances at Barabbus and holds up one finger to her lips.
>Anika stares at Barabbus.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.

>Gabit recites:

"Although the soil was 'rocky' at first...
You have seen fit to let Anika and Barabbus' initial resistance
Grow and mature into the love and passion they share today."

>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus sighs.

>Gabit recites:

"Please bless us with your presence.,
Harvest the fruits of your labor,

Bear witness to the consummation of their vows."

>Anika gives Barabbus a soft poke in the ribs.
>Barabbus nods to Anika.
>Barabbus smiles.
>Anika smiles at Barabbus.
>A red candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.

>Gabit recites:

"Apollo!

With your solid grasp of Truth,
May you continue to assist them
In keeping lines of honest communication open."

>Barabbus asks, "Apollo?"
>Barabbus lets out a short, triumphant, "HAH!"
>Anika glances at Barabbus and holds up one finger to her lips.
>Invictus glances at Barabbus and holds up one finger to his lips.
>Anika looks at Barabbus and sighs.
>Apollonius peers quizzically at Barabbus.
>Angelia glances at Barabbus.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Attucus snickers.
>Gabit inhales deeply.
>Barabbus says, "He's not invited."
>Hyzenthlay mutters something under her breath.
>Anika gives Barabbus a hard poke in the ribs.

>Gabit recites:

"Aphrodite!

Share generously with Anika and Barabbus
The bounty of your all-encompassing love and passion."

>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Attucus beams!
>Gabit glances at Barabbus and holds up one finger to her lips.

>Gabit recites:

"Beautiful Graces...

Aglaia, Euphrosyne and Thalia...

Bless them always,
With peace and happiness
In their life together."

>Barabbus stomps his hoof!
>Anika growls a sigh at Barabbus before gaining her composure and slowly counting to ten.
>Barabbus asks, "How many gods we going through?"
>Invictus pokes Barabbus in the ribs.
>Pamico glances at Barabbus.
>Anika gives Barabbus a hard poke in the ribs.

>Gabit recites:

"Mighty Zeus...

Captain of all Gods!
May your strength guide Anika and Barabbus
Through the hard times that may befall them."

>A red candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Angelia glances at Barabbus and holds up one finger to her lips.
>Barabbus says, "Mighty Zeus, my hoof.."
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Llorien glances at Barabbus and coughs.
>Anika mutters incoherently at Barabbus.
>Vorok cackles!

>Gabit recites:

"Gracious Goddesses, Mighty Gods...
Give to Anika and Barabbus before us, we do ask
Your love and protection!
Blessed Be their union!"

>Anika lets out a loud sigh as she runs her hands through her hair.
>Gabit utters a few quiet prayers.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>(Gabit turns and draws wine from a jeweled silver wine keg on top of the altar into a beautiful ceremonial oinochoe.)
>Barabbus drools.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus says, "Oh, the good part."
>Tusk chuckles.
>Gabit removes a silver goblet of red wine from on top of an altar.

>Gabit says, "Anika's Tribe are known for the fine wine they make. Her parents have sent us this beautiful silver keg filled with the very best they have to offer. "
>(Anika gives Barabbus a withering glance.)
>Tanalyn chuckles at Anika.
>A red candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>(Gabit takes the oinochoe and raising it, asks;)

>Gabit recites:

"Bless this wine as you bless these beloveds."

>(Gabit offers the wine to Anika.)
>Barabbus rubs his hands together.
>Diona nods to Anika.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Gabit offers Anika a silver goblet of red wine.
>(Anika accepts the wine from Gabit with trembling hands.)
>Anika accepts Gabit's goblet of red wine.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>(Anika slowly brings the wine to her lips and takes a sip before passing it to Barabbus.)
>Barabbus says, "Come on, Anika. Don't drink it all.."
>Anika offers Barabbus a silver goblet of red wine.
>Barabbus accepts Anika's goblet of red wine.
>Barabbus asks, "Want some dad?"
>Attucus chuckles.
>Invictus looks over at Barabbus and shakes his head.
>Gabit glances at Invictus.
>Barabbus asks, "Gabit? Want any?"
>Anika mutters incoherently at Barabbus.
>Gabit coughs.
>A red candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus shrugs.
>Gabit growls at Barabbus.
>Angelia glances at Barabbus and coughs.
>Diona looks at Barabbus and sighs.
>Hyzenthlay rolls her eyes.
>(Barabbus gulps down the rest of the wine.)
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Anika blinks at Barabbus.
>Gabit starts to say something, then stops.
>Barabbus stretches.
>Talacheus smiles.
>Anika heaves a fuming sigh before gaining her composure and slowly counting to ten.
>Barabbus says, "Not bad. More."
>Barabbus offers Gabit a silver goblet of red wine.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Gabit accepts Barabbus's goblet of red wine.
>Gabit puts a silver goblet of red wine on top of an altar.
>Anika gazes up at the sky.
>Gabit gives Barabbus a blank stare.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Gabit inhales deeply.
>Gabit slowly empties her lungs.
>Diona frowns at Barabbus.
>Gabit clears her throat.
>Angelia smiles at Gabit.
>Tanalyn shakes her head, clucking her tongue.

>Gabit recites:

"Anika and, hopefully Barabbus have written their own vows. "

>Tanalyn mutters something about men under her breath.

>Gabit recites:

"Anika?"

>Barabbus says, "Uh oh."
>Diona snickers.
>Barabbus scratches his head.
>Gabit smiles at Anika.
>Barabbus glances at Invictus.
>Gabit nods to Anika.
>Hyzenthlay mutters why am i not surprised?
>A red candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Anika turns toward Barabbus.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Invictus rummages around in his pockets.
>Barabbus turns toward Anika.
>Anika trembles.
>Barabbus flashes his teeth in a quick smile.
>Invictus glances at Barabbus.
>Anika gulps.

>Anika recites:

"For perhaps the first time in my life, words fail me.
I have yet to find out how to say how much I love you, Barabbus,
And that I am proud to stand by your side as your wife until the end of time."

>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus smiles.
>Anika mutters Despite showing up drunk today.
>(Anika pauses to take a few deep breaths before continuing in a slightly shaky voice.)
>Llorien grins at Anika.
>Barabbus narrows his eyes.
>Tusk chuckles.
>Barabbus clears his throat.

>Anika recites:

"I promise to love you,
To protect you,
To support you...
To be all that a wife should be to her husband,
Everything a woman should be to her mate..
Now and always."

>A red candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>(Anika gazes steadily at Barabbus.)
>Angelia smiles at Anika.
>Gabit gazes silently at Anika.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Attucus mutters today? thought she knew him better
>Gabit smiles.

>Barabbus says, "Well, I spose its my turn."
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Diona blinks at Barabbus.
>Llorien grins at Barabbus.
>Gabit nudges Barabbus with her elbow.
>Invictus beseeches Athena to take him away from this place!
>Barabbus says, "Now Im not much of a speech man, so here goes.."
>Diona mutters blasted kid.
>Llorien nudges Barabbus with her elbow.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Apollonius grins at Invictus.
>Barabbus says, "Anika. There comes a time in every male centaurs life..."
>Gabit shakes her head.
>Barabbus says, "Where he starts thinking about his future."
>Gabit rolls her eyes.
>Tanalyn chuckles.
>A red candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus says, "And he knows that he'll need a good strong wife. One that can at least pick him up when he's...well, he's...incapacitated."
>Diona mutters drunkin rambling?
>Gabit gazes at Anika with a sympathetic look on her face.
>Attucus cackles!
>Anika chortles.
>Posidea chuckles at Barabbus.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Tusk chuckles.
>Kymnarkmar mutters alot of picking up gonna happen
>Tanalyn mutters he mean drunk?
>Tanalyn chortles.
>Barabbus says, "Now..."
>Barabbus ponders.
A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus says, "Uh...I hope we'll enjoy each other JUST as much I enjoyed those...few drinks I just had."
>A red candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Anika blinks at Barabbus.
>Diona groans.
>Zarabeth giggles.
>Angelia blinks at Barabbus.
>Hyzenthlay rolls her eyes.
>Tusk chuckles.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Attucus snickers at Barabbus.
>Hyzenthlay shakes her head, clucking her tongue.
>Gabit looks at Barabbus and sighs.
>Pamico rubs her face.
>Tanalyn snickers at Barabbus.
>Anika gawks at Barabbus.
>Invictus pats Barabbus on the croup.
>Yimphobia grins at Barabbus.

>Gabit recites:

"Who has the bands?"

>Diona frowns at Invictus.
>Pamico removes a jade and amethyst-inlaid silver wedding band from her silk cloak.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Heartsong mutters about liquid courage.
>Pamico offers Anika a jade and amethyst-inlaid silver wedding band.
>Gabit glances at Pamico.
>Anika gazes up at the sky.
>Diona mutters I thought you were watchin him
>Barabbus says, "Umm..."
>Anika accepts Pamico's wedding band.
>Diona mutters incoherently at Invictus.
>Pamico smiles at Anika.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Gabit gazes around at her surroundings.
>Barabbus asks, "You want me to...want me to get it?"
>Invictus glances at Barabbus.
>Attucus mutters these two should get married every week
>Anika offers Angelia a red candle.
>Barabbus whistles loudly.
Barabbus's mule trots into the room.
>Gabit nods to Barabbus.
>Invictus nods to Barabbus.
>Angelia accepts Anika's red candle.
>Barabbus says, "Okay. Think its here."
>Angelia smiles at Anika.
>Barabbus opens a saddlebag.
>Tanalyn blinks.
>Anika blinks at Barabbus.
>Tanalyn shakes her head, clucking her tongue.
>Barabbus exclaims, "I....got it!"
>Tanalyn mutters something about men under her breath.
>Diona gawks at Barabbus.
>Anika mutters DON'T tell me you thought you wouldn't need it..
>Barabbus removes a filthy rag from a saddlebag that is on a stubborn mule.
>A red candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Invictus squints at Barabbus.
>Barabbus offers Anika a filthy rag.
>Anika squints at Barabbus.
>Barabbus blinks.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus puts a filthy rag on the ground.
>Pamico glances at Barabbus.
>Barabbus says, "Uh...that not it."
>Barabbus opens a saddlebag.
>Diona groans.
>Apollonius sighs.
>Angelia rubs her face.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus says, "Okay..."
>Gabit winces.
>Gabit utters a few quiet prayers.
>Barabbus removes a gnawed-on piece of bearmeat from a saddlebag that is on a stubborn mule.
>Diona utters a few quiet prayers.
>Gimli laughs!
>Yimphobia mutters oh my
>Attucus laughs!
>Anika blinks.
>Invictus babbles something about Barabbus.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus says, "I don't think this is it."
>Anika coughs.
>Barabbus sniffs at a gnawed-on piece of bearmeat.
>Anika says, "Gods I hope not.."
>Llorien groans at Barabbus.
>Tanalyn chuckles.
>Barabbus says, "Hoo boy! Better eat that tonight..."
>Vorok drools.
>Angelia looks at Barabbus and gags.
>Anika looks at Barabbus and grows pale.
>Hyzenthlay mutters when is the part about anyone who thinks these two should not be married?
>A pained expression crosses Barabbus's face.
>Barabbus puts a gnawed-on piece of bearmeat on the ground.
>Gabit giggles at Hyzenthlay.
>Hyzenthlay gazes around at her surroundings.
>Invictus glances at Anika.
>Attucus mutters yeah Anika put that on your finger
>Barabbus opens a saddlebag.
>Invictus says, "hope you can cook"
>Barabbus says, "Okay..."
>Vorok stares at Barabbus with a hungry expression on his face.
>Angelia clears her throat.
>Anika looks at Invictus and grows pale.
>Barabbus exclaims, "I've...got it!"
>A red candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus removes a torn bodice from a saddlebag that is on a stubborn mule.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Llorien grins at Barabbus.
>Diona glances at Barabbus.
>Llorien laughs!
>Anika blinks at Barabbus.
>Gabit's jaw drops.
>Pamico gasps at Barabbus!
>Barabbus says, "Oh no...this isn't mine."
>Anika's eyes roll back in her head as her knees buckle causing her to collapse in a heap to the ground.
>Zarabeth chuckles.
>Llorien giggles.
>Apollonius mutters just keep him away from the candles. He's flammable.
>Tanalyn gawks at Barabbus.
>Barabbus puts a torn bodice on the ground.
>Invictus pulls Anika to her hooves.
>Angelia blinks.
>Hyzenthlay gawks at Barabbus.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus clears his throat.
>Trinta laughs!
>Hanzo chuckles.
>Yimphobia giggles.
>Diona says, "that's NOT the thing to say at this point Bar"
>Invictus picks up a torn bodice.
>Alydyana glances at Barabbus and coughs.
>Zarabeth nods to Talacheus.
>Gabit mutters something under her breath.
>(Anika quickly composes herself.)
>Gimli gets a smug expression on his face.
>Anika says, "Thank you, Vic."
>Invictus babbles incoherently.
>Hanzo grins.
>(Pamico fans Anika frantically.)
>Barabbus says, "Okay..Ill get it."
>Anika shakes uncontrollably.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus opens a saddlebag.
>Kymnarkmar giggles.
>Gabit rubs Anika gently.
>Barabbus removes a garter from a saddlebag that is on a stubborn mule.
>Gabit waves her hand over her heart and looks upward.
>Invictus offers Kymnarkmar a torn bodice.
>Tusk gives Llorien a lingering kiss.
>Barabbus blinks.
>Tanalyn shakes her head, clucking her tongue.
>Kymnarkmar accepts Invictus's torn bodice.
>Anika's skin turns a pasty-white shade.
>Pamico grumbles.
>Diona looks at Barabbus and sighs.
>Invictus says, "think ya fer got this"
>Kymnarkmar raises an eyebrow in Invictus's direction.
>Angelia rubs Anika gently.
>Diona nods to Alydyana.
>Anika leans on Pamico.
>Barabbus says, "Umm...dad. Get mother's clothese outta my mule."
>Invictus nods to Kymnarkmar.
>The light, sweet fragrance of starflowers curls through the air from Anika.
>Anika fans her face.
>Barabbus puts a garter on the ground.
>Pamico glares at Barabbus.
>Diona blinks.
>A red candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Gabit chuckles.
>Llorien laughs at Barabbus.
>Barabbus lets out a deep sigh.
>Diona asks, "excuse me?"
>Invictus picks up a garter.
>Barabbus gazes up at the sky.
>Tanalyn cackles at Kymnarkmar!
>Barabbus utters a few quiet prayers.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Anika growls a sigh at Barabbus before gaining her composure and slowly counting to ten.
>Barabbus opens a saddlebag.
>Kymnarkmar asks, "Huh? How'd I get into this?"
>Diona exclaims, "that's NOT scarlet!"
>Tanalyn mutters busted!
>Diona mutters something under her breath.
>Gabit edges away from Barabbus.
>Angelia mutters good save.
>Kymnarkmar flails her arms about.
>Invictus puts a garter in a black leather cape embroidered with the image of a howling wolf.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Hyzenthlay says, "yeah..good excuse"
>Invictus whistles tunelessly to himself.
>Barabbus removes a moldy maple box from a saddlebag that is on a stubborn mule.
>Hyzenthlay rolls her eyes.
>Tanalyn cackles!
>Barabbus says, "Oh boy...this is the last thing."
>Llorien says, "He'll just deny he knows where they came from."
>Anika mutters Dear gods, please let him have the ring..
>Diona exclaims, "INVICTUS, be rid of that!"
>Barabbus slaps his mule on the rump, sending it off to safety.
>Anika gazes up at the sky.
>Llorien tickles Barabbus.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Anika shakes uncontrollably.
>Attucus asks, "need a picker Bar?"
>Diona frowns at Invictus.
>Angelia gazes around at her surroundings.
>Barabbus puts a moldy maple box on the ground.
>Angelia makes a shushing noise.
>Barabbus says, "Ahem."
>Angelia smiles.
>Barabbus whistles loudly.
Barabbus's mule trots into the room.
>Barabbus opens a saddlebag.
>Diona stands up.
>Barabbus removes a grungy box from a saddlebag that is on a stubborn mule.
>Gabit clears her throat.
>Barabbus says, "THIS is the last thing."
>Barabbus slaps his mule on the rump, sending it off to safety.
>A red candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Diona folds her arms across her chest.
>Gabit squints at Barabbus.
>The blood slowly drains from Anika's face.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Anika utters a few quiet prayers.
>Barabbus removes a carved silver wedding band set with a marquis-cut deep red garnet from his grungy box.
>Tanalyn blinks at Barabbus.
>Pamico rubs Anika gently.
>Barabbus exclaims, "Well what do ya know!"
>Invictus lets out a hearty cheer for Barabbus!
>Barabbus laughs!
>Garrock lets out a deep sigh.
>Anika gazes at Barabbus and releases a long sigh of relief.
>Barabbus sniffs at a carved silver wedding band set with a marquis-cut deep red garnet.
>Angelia releases a long sigh of relief.
>Anika slowly empties her lungs.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Barabbus says, "Wow."
>Garrock says, "glad he wasn't throwing that thing..."
>Apollonius grins at Barabbus.
>Barabbus says, "Smells...bad."
>Crowwolf chuckles.
>Tanalyn mutters who wants to bet bar spends his honeymoon sleepin on the couch?
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Tanalyn snickers.
>Anika whimpers pitifully like a lost puppy.
>Hyzenthlay nods to Tanalyn.
>Yimphobia raises her hand.
>Kymnarkmar mutters incoherently at Invictus.
>(Barabbus wipes some things off of the band.)
>Gabit nods to Anika.
>Diona looks at Barabbus and sighs.
>Kymnarkmar cringes.
>Tanalyn looks at Barabbus and shudders.

>Anika offers Barabbus a jade and amethyst-inlaid silver wedding band.
>Barabbus says, "Good as new. Good as...new."

>Barabbus offers Anika a carved silver wedding band set with a marquis-cut deep red garnet.
>Barabbus puts a grungy box on the ground.

>Barabbus accepts Anika's wedding band.

>Anika accepts Barabbus's wedding band.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>A red candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Anika sucks in a deep breath.
>Attucus mutters this is prolly the first wedding where the husband sleeps on the floor on their wedding night.