text + image; an invitation

[indispensable]

Type: Text (with image)
Sender ID: vulturvolans (Alhaitham)
To: Public
Subject: Wedding Invitation
Warnings: 500% Gay. You have been warned.

[This particular image will appear on the network without any prior warning one fine day. One will quickly be able to deduce that it is a photo taken from a collection of similar looking invites nearby.]


[Transcript:
Kaveh & Alhaitham
Invite you to share our joy
June 18th
Latrommi (Ignore the fact that it says Eltrut shhh)]

This is Alhaitham.

Kaveh and I are hosting a celebration as detailed above. RSVP with him if you wish to attend so that we can make the necessary arrangements. You may also do the same with me, but note that I have changed my shellphone ID to the one you currently see.

[...and yeah he's just gonna end it there. Eloquent as always, huh?]

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[empyrean_mirror]

...'I'll take care of it', huh?

[Kaveh kind of snorts. He should have seen this coming, but he's still shaking the cramp out of his hand.]

You're certain this wasn't to show off your username?

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[indispensable]

The network has proven itself to be the fastest way to facilitate mass communication.

[Just kind of huffs it out as he places his down his shellphone after making the post. What's with the sass, senior, he's just saying it like it is!

...but also yes, maybe to show off his shiny new ID. Even if nobody will ever know the significance besides Kaveh. His senior knowing is enough.]

text: un;catsgothistongue

[catsgothistongue]

[You know, after the shitshow with the corpses and hottest person contest in the last week, something jocund is needed to sprinkle some joy back in their lives. What's more merry than a wedding?]

Surprised you two hadn't already tied the knot given the times you guys bicker like an old married couple. Congrats.

[He sincerely means that, he's not being snarky. Yet.]

text; un: paridisaea

[empyrean_mirror]

...we really need to work on your compliments.

is this your RSVP, then?

text | un: astudyinviolet

[astudyinviolet]

[ Wait. He's getting an invite to a wedding? Sherlock? Or no. He's not. This is just a general public thing. Status quo remains unchanged. ]

I take this to mean that you have figured it out.

text; un: vulturvolans

[indispensable]

Yes.

[Turns out it never was that hard at all. The answer had always been there, right from the start.]

text; un: paridisaea

[empyrean_mirror]

Shall we take this as your RSVP?

[there's no escape, Sherry.]

Text | UN: 🖕nunya🖕

[telepathicignorance]

Congrats?

...This isn't an RSVP, by the way.

(They think they recognize one of those names and they don't trust him not to try inviting them.)

text; un: paridisaea

[empyrean_mirror]

Thank you...?

[Why do you...sound uncertain? how dare you call him out so accurately.]

text; un: xiaolanhua

[xiaolanhua]

[ A wedding! ]

Kaveh, you're getting married? How wonderful! I would love to attend.

text; un: paridisaea

[empyrean_mirror]

And we'd love to have you there, Orchid.

[...he assumes this likely means Daqiang will also show up...

Eh it's probably fine.]

[vermilloci]

[ errrmagahhhd ]

°˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°


YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED!!

text; un: vulturvolans

[indispensable]

[Man, Alhaitham had no idea so many people would be excited about this.]

Should we take this as an RSVP?

[He doesn't mind Rem so he can ask this.]

[phoenixdominant]

Congratulations, you two. I look forward to the grand festivities.

Might I ask... Is a gift required?

[indispensable]

They're not needed. That being said, we won't stop those who wish to do so.

[Can't say no to free things if people are so insistent on it. Not to mention the whole thing about people coming from different worlds. If bringing a gift is what makes them more comfortable with participating, then there's no reason to stop them.]

[activatingcombatmode]

Wow! Tying the knot already?! Looks like that night of drinks managed more than I thought!!

Congrats! I can't wait for the party.

And glad Kaveh woke up all in one piece!

[indispensable]

Kaveh suggested it, and I saw no reason to disagree.

[They were like 90% of the way already anyway, the drinks simply expedited the remaining 10%.]

And he woke up well enough after the drinks. Incredibly hungover, but it's far from the first time he has done so.

text | un: netherese

[netherese]

Oho, I see congratulations are in order! Tara and I will both be there, naturally. Wouldn't miss it for anything! I'll have to come up with a suitable gift for the pair of you.

text; un: paridisaea

[empyrean_mirror]

Your presence is gift enough. Though if you truly insist, we won't stop you.

text | un: boredallready

[boredallready]

yor having a parti to bee joifull with pepul?

thats nat a bad ideeh

text; un: vulturvolans

[indispensable]

[All these typos are hurting him.]

Does the device not correct your spelling for you when you type?

text | yuezun

[yuezun]

[Orchid had responded with excitement. Which meant she would want to go. And he wasn't going to let her go alone unprotected.]

This venerable one is unfamiliar with weddings of this world or your world. What is expected of a guest?

text; un: paridisaea

[empyrean_mirror]

We only ask for your presence and sincere well-wishes; we wanted to keep things simple.

[A traditional Sumeran wedding is like three days long, Daqiang, Alhaitham would riot.]

id: ramuhs

[ramuhs]

Well that was quick! But congratulations all the same.

Need any help with the preparations?

id: paridisaea

[empyrean_mirror]

Sure, it only took us a decade.

As far as preparations go...I'll have to check. There are a lot of fiddly bits but unless you have a secret love for tailoring I need to have a look again what needs done.

id: airdnd

[airdnd]

[ she's a stranger, but she is sitting up so fast all the same. ]

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

I've not had the pleasure of meeting either of you as of yet; however, I have some experience with organizing such events because of my occupation as the proprietress of an inn, if you need any assistance!

id: vulturvolans

[indispensable]

[An inn... the only one he really knows is Wangshu Inn, and they don't really host many things at all, if ever. Still, he's not going to discount any way that is able to reduce Kaveh's workload.]

Your offer is appreciated. We will let you know what you can help us with once we have more details planned for the event.

un: book2thehead

[book2thehead]

Well well, looks like you've both finally gotten everything officially sorted. Congratulations to you both~

un: paradisaea

[empyrean_mirror]

You do know the invitation is for you, too, right?

[No escape, Shinkanoin Heizou.]

un: Pers

[scooba]

Congrats you two. I'm not sure what kind of gift I can give you two but is there anything you would like?

un: paradisaea

[empyrean_mirror]

I'd be more than happy with the gift of your presence.

But if you really want to, there's a fish he really likes.

[He cannot believe he's doing this but here, fremi. have a picture of the Fish. You know the one.]

UN: legendofthelion

[legendofthelion]

[That was... fast?]

Wow. Congratulations?

un: vulturvolans

[indispensable]

[A lot of things happened in the background Dehya, don't worry about it.]

Thank you.

You're invited, of course, though I understand if you do not wish to attend.

[He's not gonna force anyone who is uncomfortable, least of all his bestie(tm).]

text: un; gruffier

[gruffier]

[ ANOTHER PARTY................ ]

Congratulations and well wishes to you both.

If there are any preparations you need help with beforehand, I would gladly assist.

text; un: paridisaea

[empyrean_mirror]

[IT'S FOR A GOOD CAUSE, CLIVE]

Thank you!

Honestly, so many people have offered to help, I'm not sure who is doing what, now.

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[misstellaron]

Congrats!!!!

Where's the gift list?? I gotta figure out what to get for you guys!

text; un: vulturvolans

[indispensable]

There isn't one. We decided on keeping it simple.

[Plus if there is something they really want they'd probably go and get it themselves anyway. Or make it, in the case of Kaveh.]

Text; un: chatterbox

[cursedwords]

Congratulations! I hope you have a nice wedding!

text; un: vulturvolans

[indispensable]

Thank you. Your well-wishes have been noted.

sender id: verboaten

[verboaten]

Congrats to you both. Sorry to say I'll have to miss the main event since I rather leave joyous events like that curse-free, but I'll treat you both to some drinks after.

text; un: vulturvolans

[indispensable]

[Oh, well. If that's what Eizen wants to do, when Alhaitham isn't gonna press on the issue.]

Sure.

[Kaveh may have a different opinion about this though, so standby...]

» text | un: tilfrosset

[tilfrosset]

[Jill can't say she expected this. She is only vaguely familiar with the couple from them being crewmates of hers, not nearly enough to figure out they were an item. But far be it from her to be rude and not wish them well.]

Congratulations. I'm sure it will be a night to remember for the both of you

text; un: paridisaea

[empyrean_mirror]

[That means the soundproofing Kaveh put on the ship and the base is working, Jill.]

Thank you! You're more than welcome to attend, of course.