pre-wedding

[called_lioness]

She's...not exactly nervous.

A little nervous.

A tad nervous.

But not scared, really, as she looks at the dress Susan made her and the flowers Mary's brought, and fidgets, slightly, trying to remember how to breathe.

The twins are sulking around her feet, and it's something of a comfort that makes her smile.

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[called_lioness]

"I'll be quite careful when I take them out tonight," she promises, as she begins to take the robe off and slip the dress on.

[once_a_queen]

She guides the dress over her head and smoothes down the fabric before zipping up the back.

"I'm glad we did one last fitting. It's going to be perfect."

[called_lioness]

"I think so," she agrees, softly, and runs her hand over the fabric.

"It's beautiful, Susan."

[once_a_queen]

"Not as beautiful as you, sister. Look at you."

She turns her around to face the full length mirror.

"My baby sister is getting married today."

Susan sniffles. Just a little.

[called_lioness]

Lucy looks at herself and has to smile as she leans back against Susan.

"It's perfect."

[once_a_queen]

"Hair and makeup next? I know, I know, not much of either. Just a bit of powder and some color on your lips, I think."

[called_lioness]

"You may do what you like, Susan, today," Lucy says after a moment with a small smile.

[once_a_queen]

"I haven't much to do. Oh, Lu, Caspian is the luckiest man in the world."

She leads her to the vanity and adds the last touches needed for this special day.

[called_lioness]

She's smiling still, when Susan finishes, and pushes her hair back as she answers, finally, "I rather think I'm the lucky one."