indecisivesock ([personal profile] indecisivesock) wrote in [community profile] bakerstreet2024-06-02 02:19 pm

Arranged

Arranged Marriage



Marriage for love is a such a modern concept. In the past, marriage was
recognised as a social contract. Unions were entered into for many
reasons: to obtain property, to unite families, to carry on a bloodline,
et cetera. Whatever the reason, congratulations, you're getting married!


How to Play:
Post with your character | fandom | and any preferences.
Be sure to mention any scenarios you are interested or not interested in playing.
Tag Others.
Be awesome to each other.
Have fun!



POSSIBLE REASONS:
STATION: You come from a royal, noble, or otherwise distinguished family who has chosen a suitable spouse for you.
FEUD: You are being married to put an end to the bitter enmity between your two families.
ECONOMICS: Your economic state and/or your station will improve through the union, though one of you may be marrying down.
EMPIRE: You and your spouse are merging your businesses and/or property to create something more influential or profitable.
TRIBUTE: You have been offered as a gift or appeasement, alternately you're the spoils of war.
BLOODLINE: Carrying on your distinguished family name has fallen to you and the equally well-bred spouse of your family's selection.
DISAPPROVAL: Your marriage has been arranged to keep you away from the person with whom you truly wish to be.



POSSIBLE SCENARIOS
FIRST MEETING: This is the very first time you're meeting your future spouse.
COURTSHIP: To get to know each other and encourage affection, your family has approved of you going on dates.
ENGAGEMENT PARTY: Be it a huge, formal affair or a small, intimate get together, you're celebrating (or pretending).
WEDDING DAY: The big day!
RECEPTION: The big party!
WEDDING NIGHT: Every meme needs a smut prompt, right?
HONEYMOON: Where will you go with your new spouse and what will you do there?
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[personal profile] wynterssolitude 2024-06-03 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
Decembra wasn't certain what had made her more nervous, the wedding itself or what came afterward. The whole day had been a grand stiff affair giving neither one of them the opportunity to really get a chance to sense how the other was feeling. She was Queen, and despite it being her wedding the spectacle was for the people, as she would have much rathered and intimate ceremony, one in which she wouldn't have people listening in on every word they uttered to one another.

So when they were finally left alone, in the grand chambers of their newly appointed bedrooms Decembra was both nervous and relieved for the privacy. She had changed with the help of her servants, removing the heavy gown and adornments from her hair to a simple silken slip. It hugged the wide curves of her body, far lighter than the heavy material she had been wearing before. A robe closed loosely around it, and she wandered from her changing rooms into their main bedroom nervously running her fingers through her mane of hair.

When she found him, she took a moment to observe him. She had found him attractive immediately, the stark contrast of the rich brown skin to his pale glow was appealing. His hair rich and vibrant made her wonder just how it would feel beneath her fingers.

"Well, wasn't today such a stiff affair?" she said lightly as she approached him, offering him a weary smile. The day had been long, but there were other, important things they still needed to do and it hung over them like a cloud.

[ooc:hope this works for you, happy to change anything if it doesn't]
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[personal profile] holdshisown 2024-06-03 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
It was much the same for Maedhros. It felt... unfair to both of them that they had not even been given the chance to simply talk to eachother without the entire court listening in on them. Would it not have made what was to come after the ceremony less awkward if they at least had the oportunity to get to know eachother beforehand. But he had always been well aware of what his duties asked of him, so he was not entirely surprised by how things had gone down.

Now that they had been left alone together he felt at a loss for words. Fidgeting with the ornate hem of his wedding robe while frantically wracking his brain for something to say. Anything to break this heavy silence as his... well his wife now, he supposed, though it still felt odd to say it even within his own mind, removed the heavy wedding adornments. As she removes the gown he averts his eyes while his face flushes.

She was a beautiful woman, one had to be blind not to see it. He just hopes he will not make a fool of himself this night, for he had no idea what he was doing.

"Most certainly. I could have gone without all the pomp and circumstance personally, but the court does have it's expectations that they are loath to compromise on," he says with a weary smile of his own.
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[personal profile] wynterssolitude 2024-06-04 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
A smile curved her lips at the sight of that flush, his skin so delightfully pale that it practically glowed on his skin. If anything, she was thankful that he new husband was in every sense of the word: Enchanting. She smiled softly, moving to the small side table the housed a few assorted bottles of drink. She chose a wine, a deep red colour, gently pouring herself and her new husband a glass.

"Dreadful bunch, the court" she said with a soft chuckle offering him the glass, "I would have far preferred a far more intimate wedding. And perhaps to be able to speak to my new husband without an audience," she said her fingers brushing against his as she handed him the glass.

"It's a pleasure, to finally have you to myself Maedhros" she said warmly, her voice filled with sincerity. "I wanted to tell you how stunning you looked today, Despite the stiffness, you were a welcome sight"

She was trying to ease the tension, her own nervousness making her toy with a strand of her hair, and take a long sip of her wine.
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sorry it took a while, works been crazy...

[personal profile] holdshisown 2024-06-07 09:49 am (UTC)(link)
If any of them could be called enchanting he'd rather think it would be her. With those silvery tresses of hers and how well they contrasted to her darker skin. Why, he felt positively plain next to her.

"That they are," he says with a grin as he thankfully accepts the wine offered. "I would have liked that as well. If I'd had a choice in the matter I would have preffered to marry in the old way. A simple wedding beneath the stars, and no chaperones to keep the intended two from speaking of more than simple pleasantries."

"Aye, it is good to be able to speak more openly with one another," he says with a warm smile before blushing again at the compliment. "You are kind to say so. But I think you far outshone me this day, my lady, for you looked positively radiant."

He was sure they'd work through the awkwardness with time. For, though he did not know her well, he felt they'd probably get along well with one another. He could already see himself coming to care for her quite a bit. This wedding might have been arranged for them but he was certain they could make it their own with time.
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No worries, life has been kicking my butt as of late. So I get the feeling

[personal profile] wynterssolitude 2024-06-09 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
"That would have been a far more magical evening, I did not know you were a romantic" she said a fond smile on her lips. It grew at the sight of the blush that warmed his cheeks more than the compliment he had given her. Not that it didn't make her heart leap a little bit in her chest at it.

"Thank you, I wouldn't say I outshone you, but I do appreciate you enjoyed how I looked. It was the only thing I desired when choosing the dress" she said admiring him for a moment. She could easily find herself becoming more comfortable with him, even grow to love him in time. And time was all they had now with each other, she hoped she could fill it with love and affection as it passed.

She reached out and took his hand, lacing their fingers together her thumb rubbing against the back of his hand as she looked at him. "I wished we had had time to court properly before...this" she said with a gentle gesture towards the bed. It wasn't something they could ignore, the last step in making their marriage binding.

"Still, I am glad it is you" she said softly taking a chance to lean up to press a kiss to his cheek, the action causing her body to press against his her hand squeezing his gently as she did so.
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[personal profile] holdshisown 2024-06-09 01:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"I suppose I am," he admits with a bashful smile. "I've just not had much opportunity to show it, however."

"You have a fine eye for dresses then, my lady, for that one made you look like a star had come down from the heaven's to grace us with it's prescence." Though, he thinks, he'd have thought so even had she worn a burlap sack to the wedding. For she was most beautiful.

He gave her hand a comforting squeeze in turn. "Aye, I wish that as well," he says with some regret. For he'd have liked to get to know her better before they were expected to... do their duties as a wedded couple. "Yet I am not sad that it is you, my lady. In fact I find myself glad that it is you and not another, for I think... I think we are well matched for eachother and I'd like to think we'll grow to care for one another quite a lot."

It is too early yet to say wether or not love will grow between them, he would like it if it did, but if not love then at least friendship and fondness. He lays a warm hand against her cheek and bends his head down to softly kiss her on the lips.
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[personal profile] wynterssolitude 2024-06-22 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
"Well perhaps I can give you reason, to show more of you romantic side" she said with a warm smile, her cheeks warming at the compliment. He truly was a romantic sort, and it charmed her making her smile a bit more fonder towards him.

The squeeze of his hand calmed her, and she was relieved that he felt the same. That they had had a moment to get to know one another before this. His words made her heart skip a beat, happiness welling in her. "I feel the same," she said softly her breath catching in her throat as his hand moved to cup her face.

The kiss was both expected and not, but it was welcomed happily with a sigh. Her eyes fluttered shut and a hand moved to rest on his shoulder as she leaned into the kiss, returning it. She kissed him gently, a soft hum leaving her as pleasure shivered through her. She broke it, only to look at him for a moment before kissing him again, this time deeper, hungrier. She pressed close her arm looping around his neck, her hand sliding up into his hair as she kissed him.