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]

"It was Lilly's fault! There were--things. And handcuffs. And things."

Earnestly, as Lucy finds her gaze drawn to Puff's.

She has the curious feeling she should be taking notes.

[the_lioness]

It's entirely possible she should. There might be a quiz later.

If they are feeling down, help them replace the Him's shampoo with boot black.

"Goddess," Alanna laughs. "I'm not entirely sure we should be having this conversation right now."

Shuffling her feet, she thrusts the package forward.

"Happy wedding day, Lucy. It's nothing much, but I did make it myself. For when you walk after the weather turns cold."

Inside is a green cloak shot through with gold thread that seems to shimmer if it catches the light just so. Woven together with the green and gold threads are a few simple protective spells.

[called_lioness]

Lucy nods, absently, at Puff, without being aware she has.

"Or ever," she mutters, still blushing. She just wants it clear; Lilly's fault.

"Alanna! You needn't have." She opens it, though, and catches her breath. "Oh, it's lovely."

The twins return, presenting a glass of water (mostly full ones, even!) to each Human.

[the_lioness]

"I tend to weave when I can't sleep. I- I'm glad you like it."

Smiling, she looks slightly embarrassed as she accepts the glass of water.

"Did we look thirsty?"

[called_lioness]

YOU LOOKED LIKE YOU WERE GOING TO CATCH FIRE.

Lucy giggles, and takes the glass. "Thank you, dears. And oh, I love it, Alanna. It's lovely. And I love it more for knowing you made it."

[the_lioness]

Do not bother, preciousss. Humansss are simple beings. They do not even know when they are about to explode.

Alanna grins from ear to ear.

"It was the least I could do. I am, however, going to need some new cloth soon." She needs to make tents bigger dresses. "Care to accompany me in a few weeks? You could see the palace properly."

[called_lioness]

THEY ARE SO SILLY, MAMA.

THEY SHOULD NEVER BREED.

WE WILL MAKE CERTAIN THE HIM IS TOO SCARED TO, she concludes, firmly.

"Oh, I'd love to! Whenever you like."

[the_lioness]

"Excellent. I shall have to see when Jon plans on journeying south."

She can't quite decide if he's going to let her go with him. Now that there are three babies.

"I am so happy for you, Lucy. Truly."

Leave dead thingsss in the sheetsss.

[called_lioness]

YES, MAMA.

WE WILL REMEMBER.

"So am I," she murmurs, and looks down at her hands with a quiet smile.

And she truly, truly is.