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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Jan 25, 2008 15:36:37 GMT -5
Lucius watched with an interested look as his sister and Marius spoke the wedding words to each other, it was nice to see their two houses unite under the marriage who now would appear. As he stood there listening, he also turned to look at his step brother that as well seemed proud and happy about what happened. The day were great for them all, specially for Felicita and her new husband. Together they would now live after the wedding was done, but first ceremonies and more would be held in honor for them and the gods.
With the agreement that was made, it would secure them all well profits as also it would make Lucius sister happy with the man she loved. Everyone got what they wanted with the deeds that was to be done, hopefully it would work out until time was needed for them to change it all.
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Post by Adara on Jan 25, 2008 23:41:45 GMT -5
Adara was very happy for her brother, it was all such a wonderful affair and she hoped it would last for a lifetime, she hadn't officaially met his new bride, since she was away sometimes and absent from her brother's activites, but she had heard wonderful accounts of Felicita and her family..As she was thinking about her family, she looked over to see her brother...well it looked like her brother, she recongnized him as the general of rome, This would also be a good match with all the power in her family as well. She studyed his face seeing that it was kind as well, and she turned back to the smiling couple, now married in the eyes of the all powerful gods.
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Post by Felicita on Jan 26, 2008 4:34:03 GMT -5
(Maybe the bridegroom should post again, he actually hasn't spoken the words to fullfill the wedding yet. I'm not sure if I can post before that, but I'll try.)
Felicita had spoken the words that would connect her to Marius forever from now on. She had given her approval to the marriage, in front of the altar for the holy gods and goddesses, and hoped for their blessings. It was a short ceremony to wed a couple, but a powerful one, and she already felt her soul connecting with Marius', although he was yet to say the holy words back to her.
After this being done, the feast would begin, all the guests would be congratulating the couple and servants would bring in delightfulnesses. Music would be played to celebrate the then married couple, everything would be done to make this day unforgettable to both guests and hosts. And afterwards, Felicita would have to say good bye to her old home, for she would move to Marius' house. Many memories she connected with her current home, she had spent almost her whole childhood here, but still she could not await to move on in her life either. She knew, with Lucius still living here she always could come back if homesickness would grip her.
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Post by Senator Marius on Jan 26, 2008 10:00:03 GMT -5
Marius smiled as Lucius linked Felicita and his hands together, it was a nice moment and the wedding seemed to go well so far. Gentle he looked upon his bride that stood beside him, cause beautiful she looked. As she spoke the important words, he carefully listened and in return he responded."When and where you are Gaia, then and there I am Gaius." With those words spoken they next had to drink from same goblet of wine, Marius smiled as they soon were officialy married. With his gaze fixed upon Felicita, he turned to pick up the goblet they was to drink of. While he held it, he drank and so gave it to his wife to be.
If she now drank from the same goblet, it would mean they were husband and wife. This was something Marius looked a lot forward too, but also so did all others. Curiously he now watched as she were to take the goblet and drink, but thought she was lovely in the dress she wore.
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Post by Felicita on Jan 27, 2008 4:17:39 GMT -5
Marius's words made Felicita smile, he had agreed to their marriage and there was only left the drinking out of the same cup to make them husband and wife. She gladly accepted the goblet from him, it was filled with red wine, and she moved it to her lips but without stopping looking at him. For her there only existed him and her in this moment and she could not be more happy when she took a great sip of the red liquid.
After she had drunk, she set back the goblet onto the altar and turned now fully towards Marius, one hand already in his, but she took his other hand now as well, simply beaming out of happiness.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Jan 27, 2008 12:05:57 GMT -5
Lucius smiled as both of them drank from the same goblet of wine, cause now as they had done so it would officially make them married. Husband and wife they now were, which pleased him a lot cause the agreement were done. When she placed the goblet away and turned looking at her husband, as happy she seemed. He himself took both of their hands against and lifted up, but holding their hands still linked together. This was a sign they now were married, and Felicita now would be under Marius house instead of the one she used to belong.
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Post by Senator Marius on Jan 27, 2008 12:12:54 GMT -5
Marius kept on smiling of what had happened, as married he now got to Felicita, the woman he loved. Together with her he would share a life of excitement and love, cause great she seemed. The moment they had spent together earlier before the marriage took place, was both touching and interesting. Passion that they both had built up for years without love, they now kept for each other as useful it all would be for the night to come. They had wished to make love before the wedding, but Felicita had told no as she more likely wanted to wait. He accepted it, and now as it all were to be fulfilled he almost could not wait it.
When Lucius rose their hands together above the heads of them, the others cheered of joy and the drinks and food were sonly brought in. A feast was to start, to celebrate the event between the two houses that now were linked together as Marius and Felicita were married.
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Post by Felicita on Jan 29, 2008 8:46:43 GMT -5
Felicita only could smile radiantly in this moment when her brother Lucius rose hers and Marius' hands to show all the other guests that the wedding has been fulfilled now, to proclaim Felicita Marius' wife and Marius Felicita's husband. Letting her whole life run like a film before her eyes within a few moments, Felicita found that she never has been as happy as in this moment before, her lips just would not stop smiling.
As the ceremony now was done, most guests turned to each other, talking, drinking, eating. The feast had begun. Servants had come in, serving whatever guests could wish for. Musicians had taken position in a corner of one of the halls, and they had begun to play on their instruments, for example the Auros or the harp. However, Felicita had stayed where she had been, her hands in Lucius' and she was watching him. She still felt as if she was in a dream, and could not believe that she was a married woman now.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Jan 31, 2008 12:35:34 GMT -5
Lucius smiled as the deed were done, his sister had finally married Marius the man picked out for her to love. It was an great honor as an important man he was, Felicita would now become first lady of Rome. It meant great glory for the house of Silvio, but still her brothers would miss her presence at home. However it was good, not just for them self but for their city also as great plans would come by Lucius being proconsul. The feast had begun and lots were to celebrate, people were cheering and drinking as they all had fun in what they did. Servants came bringing food and wine, as well dancers and musicians were around.
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Post by Marcus Flavius Aquila on Feb 2, 2008 16:29:02 GMT -5
As a good brother, Marcus thought it would be proper as well as convenient that now that celebrations had started he should go to the married couple and congratulate them fondly. So he walked slowly evading the dancers and guests and he then bowed his head to Marius and said, "Senator, to you the best of happiness, but guard her like the most precious of treasures for she is an admirable woman... a rare jewel."
Hew then smiled at Felicita and holding her hands gently he then said, "and to you, my sister, I wish all the good things in the world and much more, for you bring peace and happiness wherever you go. I do hope you come to visit whenever you can." He loved his sister dearly and it would pain him not to see her ever again, even though she seemed so happy.
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