arranged marriage AU to scratch the itch.

[morphs]

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?

[ Since the other marriage meme disappeared, I guess it's okay to post this one? ]

Comments

giorno giovanna | jjba | ota

[7pg]

diana prince | dceu

[yuvaika]

[ re-voicetesting! ota & happy to plot via pms. ]

Lady Amalthea | The Last Unicorn

[isreal]

alina starkov | grishaverse

[solmate]

[ m/f ota, f/f with castmates and previous cr. ]

paul atreides | dune (2021)

[terriblypurposed]

[ From a young age, he's known this is what's expected of him as a future duke. ]

[fatedforvictory]

[ Would you be interested in a political alliance between two planets in dire need of additional forces for wars they're both simultaneously losing? ]

rhaenys martell targaryen | asoiaf/got | ota

[kelitsos]

G'raha Tia | Final Fantasy XIV | ota

[sandwichbasket]

[ Thoughts-

-As the Exarch, this is either a necessary part of his plans or a way of getting someone under his protection without raising eyebrows.
-As his pre/post ShB self, this is his tribe's way of getting a living Allagan artefact somewhere safe after their first idea failed.
-Obviously there is an AU where Allag is still in power and this is Xande forcing some royal whose country he just took over to marry his cat bastard grandson as a horrible gesture.

Open to other options, too! These are just the character-specific ones I got for you off the top of my head. ]

[manastacks]

[ throwing this comment in here because why must you post to a meme that is one of my hard pings? ]

Daenerys Targaryen | got/asoiaf

[kivio]

margaery tyrell | game of thrones

[versigny]

cho cheol-gang | crash landing on you | m/f

[kamaz]

[ but like probably without turning into more, given that he's... him. worth noting that he's on the slim side of what's considered desirable in north korean culture and it'd be seen by society as a red flag that he's unmarried in his early 40s, but he's also a major in the SSD with a considerable amount of power and access to resources, so it more or less shakes out evenly in the wash. info/warnings here, open to crosscanon, down to plot over pm. ]

Shuri | mcu

[kimoyos]

[prefer to keep to the first meeting or courtship for this, but also wouldn't mind some banter at an engagement party]

charlotte mac an rìgh | original character

[antiquities]

( but her maiden name is geddes! more information in her journal, but lottie is all about marrying her way into a better situation. )

[virum]

[ A surprise letter for Noah found him in India, with news of an old title and also a fiancee inherited from his late cousin.

It's a month after the letter arrived that he is able to leave, it taking him a month to wind down his dealings in India, and another month before he arrives on England's rainy shores.

It's been years since he was last at Nottingham Hall, but it and the butler hadn't changed, except for the fact the butler's head was a little shinier and he moved a touch slower. How many Dukes had he served under? No matter, Noah will make sure he has an excellent pension and cottage.

Of course, the matter of the fiancee was foremost in Noah's mind. He had been widowed, and he wasn't quite sure he was ready for another wife, but he did have to think of the title and estate now. ]

Xiao Xingchen | The Untamed | M/M

[gentledawn]

Lyanna Stark | Game of Thrones

[ylgr]

noiz | dramatical murder | ota 18+

[bunnycore]

[Noiz is a recluse from a well to do family and his family doesn’t value him. If that ain’t a prompt…

Most interested in 2, 6, 7]

jyn erso || rogue one || ota

[made_of_stars]

[ooc; very open to au's.]

cassian andor || rogue one || ota

[rebellionbuilt]

[ooc; very open to au's.]

rey || star wars || ota

[see_the_stars]

[ooc; very open to au's.]

ben solo || star wars || ota

[in_the_grey]

[ooc; very open to au's.]

bodhi rook || rogue one || ota

[bravenough]

[ooc; very open to au's.]

rose tico || star wars || ota

[what_we_love]

[ooc; very open to au's.]

Zhou Zishu | Word of Honor | m/m

[freedomofsacrifice]

Xiao Xingchen | The Untamed | OTA

[frostcarved]

Jiang Cheng | The Untamed

[jiangry]

Jin Ling | The Untamed | OTA

[jinlingers]