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

[voice]

[notabluesbro]

Of course it is. It's the happiest I've been in my whole life, to be completely honest with ya'.

[Other than helping the kids at the orphanage... There wasn't much else to find peace or love in, man. Meeting Vash and the girls was a gateway.]

[voice]

[simplestgift]

[There's a pause, then he sounds even more wistful.]

Perhaps one day...I'm not sure. I always wanted children.

[He knows Wolfwood's in the same situation he's in. That makes a difference.]

[voice]

[notabluesbro]

[He smiles at that.]

Well, hey. You never know until you try. People sometimes frown at it in a place like this, but I couldn't give a single damn what they think.

[Life's too short, man. Gotta enjoy it while it lasts.]

[voice]

[simplestgift]

...I understand. Not everyone has the chance to find it elsewhere, do they?

[voice]

[notabluesbro]

That's right. And what's the point of it all if they don't get as much happiness out of a second chance as they can?

[voice]

[simplestgift]

Precisely.

[voice]

[notabluesbro]

Good... And likewise, no regrets about getting married?

You prepared to put your whole heart into this?

[voice]

[simplestgift]

Of course.

[voice]

[notabluesbro]

Good. As long as your hearts are in this and you're ready to make her as happy as you can, then everything's set. That's all two people need, in the end. Have you figured out the place you want to marry at?

[voice]

[simplestgift]

Very possibly Cherry Blossom Tree Hill. Or Cherry Tree Hill, or whatever it is. Should be lovely in autumn as well as spring.

[voice]

[notabluesbro]

You know, that's a damn good choice. After all, marriage is usually a one-time thing, so might as well find the nicest place to have it. [Granted he and Milly's marriage wasn't the same circumstance. Y'know. Moon was falling on their heads and stuff.]

[voice]

[simplestgift]

Well, no church. I suppose God's own creation is the closest we have.

[voice]

[notabluesbro]

If we had a church... well, with our luck, it'd probably get blown up every time we have a shift. [Said in good humor, of course! This preacher could live with or without a church. He has a portable confessional, after all!]

Besides, the air's getting nicer for outdoor events, right?

[voice]

[simplestgift]

Yes. When it rains, I'm sure our house will do nicely for the party.