the marriage life meme

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marriage life meme
(condensed version)

rules:
* post with your character's name and series in the comment title along with any preferences or notes.
* taggers, go to RNG and roll between 1 and 3, or choose one of the prompt selections down below.
* head back to RNG or go there if you haven't already and roll between 1 and 5, or choose a prompt of your own.
* play out the sequences relevant to that of a married lifestyle.

1. proposal {
1. park - you've been planning this proposal for awhile and have taken your sweetheart to a nice secluded area in the park. are they going to say yes or leave you in the dust?

2. house - dimmed lights, candles, home made dinner. it's obvious you've fixed yourself up for something tonight. let's see if your lover catches on before the question is popped.

3. public event - perhaps you're one who wants to gain a lot of attention; maybe your significant other doesn't as much. either way, this goes from writing their message in the sky with an airplane to something like a flash mob ensemble with others involved.

4. restaurant - nothing romantic like taking them out somewhere ritzy and hiding the rings in that glass of expensive wine.

5. car - you've driven them somewhere nostalgic or meaningful either to you or each other, or perhaps just a good view overlooking the city cause maybe you had no other idea how to do it or couldn't afford anything else.

2. marriage {
1. traditional - both parties have agreed and said yes, and everything goes well just like in the fairy tales you've always dreamed of.

2. arranged - you had no say so in this but somebody else like your parents did. you've never seen this person before until you walk down the aisle. what are your thoughts? are you nervous? what if you two don't get along? looks like you have to deal with it either way. enjoy?

3. elope - nothing fancy. you know, they do make drive thru chapels or perhaps you're just going to experience the excitement of meeting up at the court. all and all, it doesn't matter, just so you have your sweetheart to yourself.

4. shotgun - congrats, somebody is pregnant. there's only one more thing left to do now..

5. disaster - looks like somebody forgot the rings! never mind the fact the maid of honor is having a wardrobe malfunction or that soon to be father in law is causing a scene of some sort.

3. after marriage {
1. honeymoon night - self explanatory! come on, you know what this means. it just wouldn't be the same without this option.

2. new addition - it could be a pregnancy or bringing home a new child, or something as simple as a new pet goldfish.

3. house purchase - after months of living in a trashy apartment, you're both about to sign the dotted line and move into your new place.

4. argument - deep, relationship sort of arguments or something petty like who drank all the milk; it's up to you!

5. divorce - somebody has had enough of this and is ready to move on. how will it all go down?

Comments

[feroxalgere]

Rumbling at the tasting, "Yes," Ferox flipped the pages back to the the actual pieces to show him. The design, individual pieces that made up the whole, different styles based on that original design, how a belt affect the lie of the fabric, or if made in something heavier...too thorough for most, but putting it down on paper got what was in his head, out or at least scratched the itch enough until he could actually start work.

Dean could not see the colors he imagined, thankfully, colors that could only be heard, imagined, but then he always had a problem with oranges are orange, the sky is blue, grass is green...they were so much more than just simple descriptions. It was also why he didn't color real objects. Draw yes, color no. At least with coloring patterns or music there were no odd looks.

"How are you feeling?"

[nyc_merlin]

"Mmm," Dean hummed, glancing at the designs out of the corner of his eye. Ferox did incredible work, whatever he made. It was easy to see the talent in the lines of the drawing. "Looks good, babe. I can't wait to see it when it's finished."

Sneakily - which was not very sneaky at all - Dean slipped his hand underneath Ferox's sweater and warmed his hand against his skin. "I'm feeling good. I can't do anything impressive magic wise but I'm good."

[feroxalgere]

There was nothing better than skin on skin, unless it was skin on skin with kisses...which was going way too far in public, mainly because it made Ferox's head spin.

"You, my love, always impress me. As for the big things, I do not require fireworks or have some need to know what is around the corner, and I can get up to turn on the kettle for tea. We need nothing fancy, just you, just me."

[nyc_merlin]

Without his connection to the city Dean sought reassurance in his husband. Ferox was his grounding point while they were out of town. He was so used to being anchored by the city that without it he felt a little lost. With his lover Dean was felt steady.

"You know how I like to show off though." He sighed happily. "I'm going to try and impress you know and again. Just because I can."

[feroxalgere]

"Oh ho!" chuckling. "You must have me confused with someone else, as I will not be the one to stop you.

Being with Dean on this journey was not something Ferox let himself hope for since learning of Dean was akin to a Zama, and leaving the city would be, at worst, impossible. Head on his shoulder, hand rubbing against his stomach, not even a song was missing. There was so much peace in this layer, Ferox had not been wrong when he called it a vacation.

"You'll just have to impress me with your physical skills and endurance this trip."

[nyc_merlin]

He laughed loud enough that a few people glanced their way. Dean kept on smiling. If they judged him, well, that was their problem not his.

"When we get some time alone I'll show you just how good those are." The getting time alone part might be a little difficult. Ferox's family tended to hover. They were great people, just occasionally they cock-blocked him.

[feroxalgere]

"Will you now? Gonna finally do those back-flips, walk the rail fences with Amethyne, or just race me to the hayloft?" Crinkles were at his eyes, and if he kept grinning Ferox was going to split his lip again. "Because if you are thinking what I'm thinking, then it is a very good thing I have a lock on my door and the walls and ceiling are insulated."

Those measures hadn't been taken for that particular reason, cold and security were the biggest factors in making that change to the summer housing, as after the house burnt down he had to live somewhere while taking care of the family assets and dealing with the trouble.

[nyc_merlin]

"Do you want me to break my leg? Because that's what'll happen if I try a back flip." Dean pinched Ferox lightly where he had his hand resting against him. They both knew Dean was talking about sex. "Keep it up and see if you need to lock the door tonight."

[feroxalgere]

Stomach muscles jumped under Dean's pinching fingers. "Plfpt," sticking out his tongue, Ferox blew a short raspberry. "Is that not the entire purpose of being upright, so that doors will need to be locked?" snickering. "Thankfully, however I have not taught a certain girl how to pick that particular type of lock, and besides, there's a backup. Think of it as a peek into what would happen if you actually got that family you are dreaming of."

ooc: Finally got my project done. Woot! Last of the paperwork just finished and sent it out the door. Time to rest before the next one comes in.

[nyc_merlin]

"Why would you teach a kid to pick locks? That sounds like a really bad idea to me." Dean thought it was a really stupid idea, actually. It sounded like something a kid would take advantage of, completely.

[feroxalgere]

"And if your child had a particular talent or ability would you not train them to use it responsibly? Or would you just let them get in trouble, burn their fingers as it were...not to mention that she caught me attempting to open my father's safe and I had to explain that I was using my powers for good as he had not given me the combination...so of course one thing led to another." Ferox's other shoulder hitched and released easily, he held no guilt on this subject. "However, she has not moved past bathroom doors with a simple push and turn mechanism and basic luggage locks or locked diaries both of which have a single lever, so I am not overly concerned."

[nyc_merlin]

"Alright, when she gets in trouble for it you get to explain things." Dean still wasn't sure about adopting yet. It was a big deal and well, they had just gotten married. He was going to use this weekend to think about it.

[feroxalgere]

"Amethyne was very helpful in unlocking the door after Thea crawled in the bathroom and shut herself inside. So I doubt there is any hiding it now, besides which, Alise was very relieved as she was trying to cajole a toddler into attempting unlock the door and not just pounding on the door asking 'Oh-beep? Oh-beep?'." Ferox translated the baby talk, "Means open."

[nyc_merlin]

He nuzzles under Ferox's chin. "So I had ulterior motives for suggesting this weekend away. I want to see how I do with the kids and then we can talk about adoption some more."

[feroxalgere]

Ah, now that makes sense. In the kids own environment, the teenager especially, would be more themselves.

Voice rumbling in his chest, the sketchbook was tucked next to the arm rest and Ferox's hand rested over Dean's hidden one, "Well, I certain Uncle Dean will have as much Thea as he can hold and maybe Amethyne will set aside her need to impress you and will work up a good teenage mope or tantrum. You are starting out at a disadvantage however."

[nyc_merlin]

"What? They like me already. That's the hard part right?" He looked up Ferox, frowning a little. He thought having kids like you was better than having them not like you. "Don't tell me there's a harder part. I don't want a harder part."

[feroxalgere]

"No. When they like you is when it is easy. When they do not is the true test of parenting."

Cyni had lost count how many children he had, in one layer alone there was at least a dozen, many of whom were twins, but there they were trying to rebuild the population of those who could take on the burdens of being the Zama.

"Oriana calls herself 'The Evil Mom Lady' after some boy and his tiger, or I am told. And Fergus is the one that the girls run to when they are told 'no' then get in trouble for asking him the same question. We will probably be put in the same position."

[nyc_merlin]

Dean didn't think he'd be good at having kids mad at him. He didn't do well when his friends were mad at him. Having kids mad at him? Nope, he wouldn't handle that.

"It's a comic called Calvin and Hobbs. It's good. I'll show you it." He thought that Ferox might enjoy Calvin's imagination.

[feroxalgere]

His hand squeezed Dean's through the sweater, "Love, when they are fighting you or pushing the boundaries, that is how you know you are doing a good job and probably the right thing. Each kid is different. Some never push, never disobey, are never rude...they are well behaved and perfect and wonderful... But I have to tell you, I like the troublemakers best. Yes, they're damn hard and make you question your sanity, but if you do it right they make the best people to be around after they grow up."

"This life, I will live again and it will be different. I do not worry one way or the other if we have children or not. I would love to have one or two or many with you...but they are not necessary to what we have together. This decision is actually yours to make, I am content with what you want to do. Yes, having them would make me happy, but not having I would also be happy, as either way, I am with you."

Ferox didn't often give a speech, and when he did, he tried to make them count. Too often he had been around people who talked endlessly, like a waterfall that would not stop and he could not identify one important drop of water from another. How could he tell if he was drowning in words? It was never something he wanted to do to others, unless they had asked for a story or an explanation, then it was their own fault if he had to carefully explain.