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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!

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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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[Would you be okay with a Snow? He is royalty after all.]

[ Absolutely! ]

[Excellent~ Would you like him as human or newly turned demon? As human he will be more timid, both will come with bagage and a nice sprinkle of trauma.]

[ Honestly, they both sound fun, but I am a sucker for demons, so let's go with that. ]

[Normal Snow it is then! Anything specific you want to play out or should we just roll for it?]

[ Let's roll for it! Only thing I'm super not feeling is First Meeting. ]

[This arrangement had been made years ago between their both kingdoms. Long before his birth. The hope had probably been for more children to be born from each side. Too bad that wasn't the case. Too bad that he wasn't even human any longer. Not that he had told anyone.

In time perhaps. Depending on how his marriage with Dimitri would pan out. Snow did not dislike the other man, but their courtship had not been a long one and their big day was already upon them. Well that they had any time at all to familiarise with one another could be seen as a blessing.

It is still early morning. He is used to only sleeping for a few hours. The bed is warm, but Snow did not feel like lingering in it. Within a few hours he would be swarmed with servants that would help with preparing him for the ceremony. Roaming the hallways in peace until then sounded like something better to do then snoozing in bed.]

[ This marriage was arranged a long time ago and Dimitri has known it would come eventually. But it still feels like a whirlwind. He's met Snow a few times and he seems pleasant enough, but... it was hard for Dimitri to really get a read on him. Whatever or whoever he is, though, Dimitri is bound to follow his duty and carry through. And if he's lucky, there will be love and affection. He's woken early, a little too nervous to sleep in, and he's gone on a walk to try and settle his nerves.

Perhaps the two are more alike in that regard.

He turns a corner, lost in thought, and spies a somewhat familiar face just down the hallway. ]

Snow...!

[ He sounds a touch startled. ]

I... did not realize you were awake.

Ah.

[It is a bit surprising to find that he wasn't alone in this early hour. And to find not a servant, but his intended.]

Dimitri. [He gave a small nod in greeting.]

This is around the normal time for me to wake.

[That wasn't information that would hurt to give out. And Dimitri would find that one out sooner or later anyway. The reason why he slept so little was a different thing. Information that would only be given with trust. They are not there yet. Perhaps they would never be. Time would tell.]

And you? Early riser or nerves?

[ Dimitri still isn't quite sure how to act around him at times. He tries to be courteous, to be the person he hopes will make his intended happy. But what does that even mean for the both of them? He isn't sure. ]

Ah. I also tend to rise early. I prefer to do something rather than sit idle.

[ He offers a little smile. ]

I am a little surprised to find you wandering. But perhaps I shouldn't be. This is going to be home for you, after all.

[They should probably have sat down sharing a long and serious conversation about their hopes about their union. A bit late now. But neither of their lives had been easy ones. Dimitri literary carried proof of it on his face and himself...

Well the official story was that he had travelled and gotten ambushed by bandits, but luckily gotten away. Less lucky was that he got lost in the woods and struggled for survival for months before finding his way back to civilisation.]

It is, isn't it? And I do like to be familiar with my surroundings. [Snow took a step closer, fingers lightly gracing against the wall.] I can probably navigate my old home with my eyes closed.

[ He steps a bit closer. ]

I'm sure that given enough time you'll know these halls as well as all the rest of us.

[ He tries to smile, although he's still a little unsure about all of this. But he'll carry on. He'll try. ]

If you like I can give you as much of a tour as I can. It might give us something to do before we're called on to... prepare ourselves.

That's my goal.

[Snow has his reasons as to why he wanders, and to why he wants to be as familiar as possible with his new home. Reasons kept secret, but unavoidably would come forth at some point.]

A calm walk would be nice before we won't be left alone.

[Ugh, he wasn't looking forward to that.

But he ignored that near future for the moment, giving a small smile and stepping up next to Dimitri.]

Where to?

We do have some gardens that are pleasant to walk through. Or perhaps the greenhouse?

[ He nods his head and then offers his arm. He's... a bit stiff. But he's trying to do his best. ]

Or just around the castle. There's a lot to see.

Why not take me somewhere you like?

[He regards the offered arm before taking it. It is odd to so casually allow contact, but despite the height difference, he did not feel intimidated by Dimitri. And it was a bit more than half a head that differed in their heights.]

I'm sure I can make myself familiar with the greenhouse on my own. I picked up an interest in plants after my little forest adventure.

Well... the greenhouse is a favorite of mine. I'm not precisely a skilled gardener but I find working with my hands rather relaxing.

[ He nods at Snow and smiles. The arm is... formal. And Dimitri seems a touch stiff still, but he also relaxes a little as they move down the hallway together. At least this way they'll look like they're just having a pre-wedding chat? ]

It's something other than training or looking at paperwork.

Oh? It seems like the greenhouse might turn into our little spot of relaxation.

[Formal tends to come with a certain level of stiffness. And with how new they still are to one another some hesitation and stiffness is to be expected. Not to talk about the nerves present from what day it is.]

Mm, I should probably get some actual training in. I know the unrest have settled, but you can never be too prepared, just in case.

Ideally we won't see another war anytime soon... I'd like our future to be one of peace.

[ He leads Snow down a corridor and then down a set of steps, heading for the open area - a courtyard - that lies within the walls. There's a garden there and a larger greenhouse toward the back. Outside the sun is shining, but there's still a bite of Faerghan chill. ]

Agreed. War is never ideal.

[Life is not always simple, but war certainly is a bit extrem. And not a very happy subject to discuss.

It is however a subject easy enough to change as they stepped outside. The chill of morning air a familiar feeling and somewhat refreshing.]

That sure is an impressive building.

Well, we have harsh winters... and our own cropland is not hte most productive. So everyone needs to do what they can, even the royal family.

[ He laughs softly. ]

It also means we can have certain plants that might otherwise not last in the colder weather.

I have been warned about the winters here. Not that long, dark winter months are new to me. But it is to my understanding that they are still colder.

[He would manage. His woollen clothing enough this far to keep the chill at bay.]

Hm, perhaps I should request for some seeds and saplings to be sent from my own kingdom. It would be interesting to see if they can thrive here.

I'm sure we can make something of yours grow here. Give you a little feeling of home...

[ His smile fades a little as they start to cross the garden. He knows there isn't really a choice involved in any of this, but it still bothers him. So as they approach the greenhouse, he draws to a halt and turns to face him more fully. ]

Snow. I... forgive me if I overstep. I would like to know how you feel - how you truly feel - about the marriage. You needn't fear being honest with me.

[They came to a stop just outside of the greenhouse, Snow turning his red gaze to look quizzingly at the taller man.]

You want to know whow I feel about the marriage?

[His brows knitted together in contemplation. He had been raised with the knowledge that he already was promised to wed one day. And his father had passed away due to age when he had only been a small child, so he had not been around to question as to why. There had been little point in using his energy to think about something he could not change.]

A choice would have been nice I guess, but I'm not objecting. A part of me is glad that I have an official reason to live here. To get away. [A small smirk formed on his lips.] And you are attractive. I could have been promised to someone a lot worse.

[ Dimitri isn't exactly anxious, but it is something he wants to talk about. Even if it is the last minute. He seems... satisfied with the answer he gets, slowly nodding as he listens. Some of the tension bleeds out of him a little. ]

That's - well. That last part is quite flattering - and I cannot say I find any fault with you, either. You're... very attractive.

[ He tries to marshal his thoughts again. ]

I just... I want to make sure you're happy Snow. However I can.

Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd | Fire Emblem: Three Houses | ota

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