thoughtsonyaoi ([personal profile] thoughtsonyaoi) wrote in [community profile] bakerstreet2020-06-25 08:31 pm
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Arranged turned more


Arranged Marriage Turned More


To have and to hold, you said, till death do us part, all while the sharp, swinging pendulum of obligation hung overhead. But how could you have truly meant those words? This union has been tainted from the start, forever bearing the chains of an arranged marriage. It would be understandable if you couldn't bear to look at your new life partner, eternal reminder of your stolen future that they are, much less like them.
Much less love them...

Still, things can change.

You could realize that they are in the same boat as you or, that when compared to others around you,
they are the lesser of evils. Perhaps you even open up to the idea of a friendship; at the very least,
an alliance may be in order to become a power couple in a perilous world. From that innocent decision or sense of self-preservation, a new feelings sparks. Something like affection.

Something, you realize in the wake of speeding heartbeats, like love.

Will you acknowledge this? Can the two of you have a happily ever after - happier than if you'd met in another fashion - or will you hold firm in your distaste?


how to play.
- Everybody loves "couples forged by less-than-ideal circumstances" tropes!
- Comment with your character, prefs, all that good stuff.
- Reply to others.
- IDEC where you set your threads, it's wide open. Fantasy world with hairy hobbits, old-timey lands, future AUs, do a space marriage for all I care. I'm sure they're still getting married in Star Wars or whatever.




POSSIBLE REASONS FOR MARRIAGE:
① Station → You come from a royal, noble, or otherwise distinguished family who has chosen a suitable spouse for you.
② Feud → You are being married to put an end to the bitter enmity between your two families.
③ Economics → Your economic state and/or your station will improve through the union, though one of you may be marrying down.
④ Empire → You and your spouse are merging your businesses and/or property to create something more influential or profitable.
⑤ Tribute → You have been offered as a gift or appeasement, alternately you're the spoils of war.
⑥ Bloodline → Carrying on your distinguished family name has fallen to you and the equally well-bred spouse of your family's selection.
⑦ Disapproval → Your marriage has been arranged to keep you away from the person with whom you truly wish to be.

POSSIBLE SCENARIOS:
① First meeting → This is the very first time you're meeting your future spouse.
② Courtship → To get to know each other and encourage affection, your family has approved of you going on dates.
③ Engagement party → Be it a huge, formal affair or a small, intimate get together, you're celebrating (or pretending).
④ Wedding day → The big day!
⑤ Reception → The big party!
⑥ Wedding night → Every meme needs a smut prompt, right?
⑦ Honeymoon → Where will you go with your new spouse and what will you do there?
vaderstan: (306)

ben k̶y̶l̶o̶ ̶r̶e̶n̶ solo. STAR☆WARS. ota

[personal profile] vaderstan 2020-06-26 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
talentedscavenger: (Default)

Rey || Star Wars || F/M

[personal profile] talentedscavenger 2020-06-26 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
gentlemanmonster: (Peek a Boo)

Elias Ainsworth // Ancient Magus Bride // OTA18+

[personal profile] gentlemanmonster 2020-06-26 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
prodigalmess: (easy)

Malcolm Bright | Prodigal Son | M/F

[personal profile] prodigalmess 2020-06-26 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
[ He comes from a rich New York family and he's got baggage so... it's possible. ]
thequitecontrary: (with matthew - bedroom)

Mary Crawley | Downton Abbey | M/F

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duty: (Default)

elika ⨔ prince of persia 2008 ⨔ ota

[personal profile] duty 2020-06-26 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
[royalty in canon, but a change in role could be interesting]
bloodyblade: (Default)

felix hugo fraldarius | fire emblem: three houses | m/m

[personal profile] bloodyblade 2020-06-26 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
eyried: (Default)

sansa stark | asoiaf/got | ota

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brolly_priest: (Default)

Father Brown / Father Brown series

[personal profile] brolly_priest 2020-06-26 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Someone has to officiate at these marriages, and that duty could fall to him. He's quite happy to offer pre- or post-wedding counsel to anyone who needs it.]
Edited 2020-06-26 05:01 (UTC)
flambeauyant: (Clean - Show - Amused)

!!!!!!!!!!

[personal profile] flambeauyant 2020-06-26 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
[He's getting married, again, kind of. It's not legit. Or, it will be, but it wont last long. He has something his sights are set on, and who else would he want to be there but Father Brown.]

[He's not telling him of his plans, or the jewels, of course. But he is taking a moment to speak with him. To confide in him this wonderful day.]

[Hercule is dressed in his best. The Duchess Eleanor spared no expense when trying to merry him. So he was dressed fair and fancy, working on his tie in a mirror.]


Father. [He greeted the man as he was lead to the Grooms chambers for pre-wedding counsel. Though he was more than sure the Father was here to figure his plans out. Oh well]

Forrest Long | Roswell New Mexico | M/M

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wherehopegoes: (Default)

Jyn Erso | Rogue One | OTA

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yo_me_rezo: (Default)

Cassia Andor | Rogue One | OTA

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theresalways_hope: (Default)

Essa Erso-Andor | Rogue One OC | OTA

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crestsidestory: (Default)

edelgard von hresvelg | fire emblem: three houses

[personal profile] crestsidestory 2020-06-26 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Most familiar with CF and AM but happy to play in any route. AUs loved, crosscanon welcome. ]
cutesier: (Default)

fuyuko mayuzumi, im@s.

[personal profile] cutesier 2020-06-26 04:36 pm (UTC)(link)
giveajar: (Default)

wei wuxian (ying) | the untamed

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lan zhan (wangji) | the untamed

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Wen Qing | The Untamed | OTA

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yan bingyun | joy of life

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ubbe: (Default)

Ubbe Ragnarsson | Vikings

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envyof: (Default)

[personal profile] envyof 2020-06-27 09:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ooc: Perhaps we can mess with history and say Lucrezia is the only daughter of a powerful Roman Emperor during Vikings timeline. In exchange for an alliance and an end to raiding in Italy, Lucrezia is offered to Ubbe. Does that interest you?]

(no subject)

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Kell Maresh | Shades of Magic | OTA

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devilsandangels: (Default)

Alfred ( Vikings - m/m )

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Prince Henry ( Red, White & Royal Blue - m/m )

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azul ashengrotto | twisted wonderland

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ofwovenstone: (🍭 poised)

Cassandra de Rolo | Critical Role

[personal profile] ofwovenstone 2020-06-27 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
[M/F but OTA for castmates; AUs, canon and crosscanon all welcome.]

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