harrison ford's face ([personal profile] maytheshipsbewithyou) wrote in [community profile] bakerstreet2020-07-09 10:36 am
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Only job is to marry rich


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: (013)

ben k̶y̶l̶o̶ ̶r̶e̶n̶ solo. STAR☆WARS. ota

[personal profile] vaderstan 2020-07-09 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
gentlemanmonster: (Looming)

Elias Ainsworth // Ancient Magus Bride // OTA18+

[personal profile] gentlemanmonster 2020-07-09 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sorta his theme isn't it lol No Chises, PM me with any questions]
reydacted: (tlj105)

Rey | Star Wars

[personal profile] reydacted 2020-07-09 04:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[ called out ]
followhim: (Default)

poe dameron | star wars

[personal profile] followhim 2020-07-09 04:23 pm (UTC)(link)
hatejakku: (dean get this)

2(sorta 5) / 1???

[personal profile] hatejakku 2020-07-10 11:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The First Order was beginning to lose the war but they still had enough power to make the Resistance second-guess where to send their people. Still deadly, sure, but losing all the same. Finn was almost certain it was the Order that proposed a truce since they had the most to lose and everything to gain. With a truce, they could keep some sector of the galaxy and the Resistance would stop losing lives.

On the other hand, Finn was shocked that the Resistance had agreed. Surely they knew the Order would back stab them as soon as an opening presented itself. And Finn was starting to feel like he was that opening. A marriage between someone in the Order and the Resistance was certainly a distraction waiting to happen. And, this time, the Order had nothing to lose on him. They didn't care if the Resistance killed Finn in retaliation to their actions.

Which was why he was so scared. Not about shoved into the arms Resistance's high brass and certainly not about meeting his spouse to be. He was just pretty damn certain he was going to die. Within the week. Tops.

At least he would die away from the First Order, so that was something.

The Order had quickly promoted him to officer, given him a 'fake' name as a cover of his designation, squeezed him into a uniform, and was now gently coaxing/shoving him in front of their little group, between them and the leaders of the Resistance. He stayed silent (as ordered) and scanned over them, wondering which one he was meant to marry. General Organa, doubtful-

His eyes fell on the man that must be Poe Dameron and he just.... kinda went offline and stared. ]


[ ooc: no i dont know what or when or where this is either, im winging everything, we can change it if you want jslkdfjsl lol ]
dyaddyissues: (101)

kylo ben | a star war

[personal profile] dyaddyissues 2020-07-09 04:25 pm (UTC)(link)
talentedscavenger: (Lightsaber)

Rey || Star Wars || F/M

[personal profile] talentedscavenger 2020-07-09 04:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[ooc: called out. Always open to cross-canon/AU.]
wherehopegoes: (Default)

Jyn Erso | Rogue One | OTA

[personal profile] wherehopegoes 2020-07-09 04:33 pm (UTC)(link)
yo_me_rezo: (Default)

Cassia Andor | Rogue One | OTA

[personal profile] yo_me_rezo 2020-07-09 05:02 pm (UTC)(link)
theresalways_hope: (Default)

Essa Erso-Andor | Rogue One OC | OTA

[personal profile] theresalways_hope 2020-07-09 05:04 pm (UTC)(link)
eyried: (Default)

sansa stark | asoiaf/got | ota

[personal profile] eyried 2020-07-09 05:08 pm (UTC)(link)
in_this_fight: (Default)

Cassian Andor | Rogue One | OTA

[personal profile] in_this_fight 2020-07-09 05:09 pm (UTC)(link)
thesefirststeps: (Default)

Rey | Star Wars | OTA

[personal profile] thesefirststeps 2020-07-09 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ooc: OOP. WELL.]
chiefsdaughter: (Default)

moana | ota

[personal profile] chiefsdaughter 2020-07-09 05:47 pm (UTC)(link)
watersacrificed: (Default)

Aqua || Kingdom Hearts || OTA

[personal profile] watersacrificed 2020-07-09 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
flyboytwopointoh: (Can anyone hear me - let me through)

Ben Solo | Star Wars AU

[personal profile] flyboytwopointoh 2020-07-09 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[Feeling a little called out.... >.>]
redaccents: (Default)

ruby lucas/red | ouat | ota

[personal profile] redaccents 2020-07-09 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
menaretrash: (pic#14133815)

Ann Takamaki | Persona 5 | ota

[personal profile] menaretrash 2020-07-09 06:40 pm (UTC)(link)
namedroppings: (Default)

tahani al-jamil | the good place | ota

[personal profile] namedroppings 2020-07-09 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
callingme: sarah jeffrey as audrey in descendants 3 (Default)

Audrey | Disney's Descendants

[personal profile] callingme 2020-07-09 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[m/f for shipping]
fullofsong: (Default)

cosette fauchelevent | les miserables (modern au) | ota

[personal profile] fullofsong 2020-07-09 07:37 pm (UTC)(link)
neverreallygone: (Default)

Ben Solo | Star Wars | OTA

[personal profile] neverreallygone 2020-07-09 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ooc: Just answering the call of the wild … ]
love_the_smell: (Default)

Midnight | BNHA

[personal profile] love_the_smell 2020-07-09 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Probably a miai because she has no opportunities to meet anybody because she has two jobs and she's already in her 30's why not. If looking for a more serious scenario, a Quirk marriage - which she'll violently rebel against. Open to people aged 25+ (though if looking for hilarity, younger people may apply and be chased out because she is not a cougar or so she says). ]
Edited 2020-07-09 19:49 (UTC)
earps: (pic#13841748)

(syfy's) wynonna earp

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sasunnach: (pic#9145234)

claire beauchamp randall fraser | outlander

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tansies: (Default)

lysa tully (rr era) | asoiaf/got | m/f

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