It's been ages since I've updated this cortex thingie. so much has happened since I last wrote; Blackburne was decimated in a horrible raid, followed by a stressful evac to Hale's -- My shop is gone now, lost to the attack. I'm a permanent resident of Hale's now.
Seana and I are married now. Officially, legally, in the eyes of the law and family and friends and Browncoat and Alliance alike, our lives are entwined now, forever.
I couldn't be happier. Our lives are different, and places and people change, but things are fundamentally the same.
Sea and I, accompanied by Belize, snuck off to Ariel for a weekend a month ago. Her family was waiting, and a small army was entrusted to make preparations for our ceremony, led by Mama K and Sea's old caregiver, Lady Sonja.
Upon arrival, after some initial planning, I was almost immediately waylaid by Uncle Elsoph, as soon as he could steal me away without disturbing the planning too much. He had new technology, new designs to show me, stuff to take back to Hale's with me. Seana reluctantly let me go; she was waylaid by her mother and Sonja who were primarily handling the arrangements.
I was OK with that -- I'm not so much with the girly party planning and only would've been in the way. It was bad enough that I would endure "shopping" with Lady Sonja for my dress - the family was determined to get me in a gown, alongside Seana. I think Seana disliked her gown more than I did mine!
Belize was off doing her own things, I guess, as we didn't see her much. Of course, with the whirlwind preparations, she could've been right there and I wouldn't have known it.
Lady Sonja picked a gorgeous bridal gown for me, and Seana was positively handsome in a long waistcoat. We held the ceremony in a forest grove on the family estate, with elements of western and eastern tradition included. I was told that some of it was part of Shinto, although I was too focused on Seana to notice. Uncle Elsoph stood in for Papa, giving me away, while Seana's father walked her up beside me, Seana's Grandfather stately and proud behind us.
From out of nowhere, all kinds of guests and friends appeared almost out of thin air to celebrate with us and share in our joy.
The ceremony went smoothly, although I barely remember it, the bliss of the moment being the only thing I remember other than Seana's eyes.
Then, it was over as quickly as it had begun, and we were spirited away to our reception where we would share our first moments as a married couple.
The reception was amazing, with gifts and family and food and fun, even if it was a little more traditional and formal than shindigs I'm accustomed to. Lots of congratulations, hugs, and so forth. Then it was over and Seana and I retired to our private room.
The rest of the weekend was wedded bliss and I will say no more about that. *sheepish grin*
The weekend was over far too quickly, and with many hugs and tears, and a cargo hold of supplies, we boarded Wave Equation and burned back for Hale's.
A month later, we got to do it all again -- Belize, bless her heart, organized a shindig at Fook's for the friends and family who couldn't attend the ceremony. My folks were there, giving their approval of Seana, and general and Krenshar and Lilybell and Charly, Garkuyan and Zade, and all kinds of other folks, wishing their best to Seana and Me. Gallagher stopped in and even took a few pictures for us, even!
So now, life goes on. Nothing's changed between Seana and me, what we already knew in our hearts, what we've been living as for months, except now there's no one in the 'Verse who can say we're not. No one can say it isn't real. I love this woman with all of my heart and soul, and I'm constantly surprised that for all my dreams of going to the core to find a sophisticated woman to love, I found my perfect happiness here on the rim, where I least expected to find it.
Folks have taken to calling me "Mrs. Madame Mayor" now, and it makes me giggle.
I wonder what Shen would think?
