Thirty-Five Bells: [Voice/Action]

[simplestgift]

[Archie is going to head into All Passions today, in desperate need of a dress uniform. When things are slow at work tonight, he'll speak a message.]

Is there anyone in the village who could perform a wedding? A priest or other official? I'm...getting married.

[He sounds a tad stunned about it, too. Even if it's been over a month since this was decided.]

Comments

[simplestgift]

In the autumn, we believe. When the leaves have turned.

[thedicearecast]

That's still a way off, isn't it? Why wait so long?

[Meet Amelia, who knows absolutely nothing about engagements or weddings.]

[simplestgift]

I need to commission a dress uniform, which will take time. She'll also want something to wear, and God knows what other plans she'll make.

[thedicearecast]

...And all of that is important.

[simplestgift]

Not as important as the end result, but yes.

[thedicearecast]

I didn't realize it was going to be so involved. Is everyone supposed to dress up? Because you might want to make sure the priest knows that.

[simplestgift]

Of course. Goodness, I suppose in some worlds weddings must not be very extravagant affairs.

[thedicearecast]

I've never been to one, so I couldn't tell you for sure. But the way people live where I'm from, most probably aren't.

[simplestgift]

...You'll come, will you?

1/2

[thedicearecast]

[That--Amelia is not expecting.

So she's not answering just yet. Too shocked.]

2/2

[thedicearecast]

...Yeah. Sure. You want me there?

[Not that she sees any reason why he wouldn't, but.]

[simplestgift]

...Yes. I do. You've become a good friend, Amelia.

[thedicearecast]

[Wow Archie. You've made her speechless twice today.]

Thanks. You too.

[And if she says that a bit more quietly than before, he'll hopefully understand.]

[simplestgift]

[The camera snapshots capture an almost shy smile.]

Thank you.

[thedicearecast]

[And now that they've had their sweet moment...]

...Does that mean I have to get dressed up too?

[simplestgift]

...It would likely be best...

[thedicearecast]

Relax. I don't mind. And you said it was important, right?

[simplestgift]

It's respectful. Some here don't like that much, but where I'm from, respect is assumed and intimacy is earned, and that holds true for all parties.

[thedicearecast]

Hmm. [Amelia's not always a fan of Archie's customs, but that's well established at this point. Still, this one at least makes more sense.]

Well. I doubt you're going to be inviting anyone who wouldn't at least be courteous enough to show up properly dressed--me included.

I'm going to wear gloves though. You know why.

[simplestgift]

We are inviting our friends. Do you believe Jack Sparrow will turn up properly dressed?

[thedicearecast]

...If you bribe him, maybe.

[simplestgift]

He was decent for the Christmas Ball.

[thedicearecast]

Any particular reason, or was he just feeling nice that day?

[simplestgift]

Trying to impress Buffy, most likely.

[thedicearecast]

Think there's a chance he'll try to impress her the same way twice?