Let the Bells Ring [ dictated; key words very relevant]

[peacockherald]

Ah, so I know this is very, very over due, but in the rush of things I could not find a quiet moment to think on how best to announce this - if, of course, Tylendel has not beat me to it in person.

But, as some of you may know, Tylendel and I share a special bond. It is considered a rare and extremely special gift granted from the gods in our world. The Bond is like finding the other half of your soul, and many will never find that one person in their lifetime. When you do, there is no room in your heart for anyone else. You love them beyond all, and many Bonded pairs do not outlive each other because your life without them is simply to dark. And after a long time of waiting here, my Bonded was reunited with me. 

And after some time, it occurred to me that here, in Paradisa, there are no strictures against the ways in which we all pair off with each other, in which we choose to celebrate our love for each other. So, about a month ago, I asked Tylendel if he would share with me another title between ourselves beyond that of Bonded. 

I asked him if he would share the title of Husband. 

And he said yes.

[ Boy, you can just hear the heart-fluttering happiness in that statement. ]

We have not made much in the way of planning for a celebration, but as we do, I would be honored and grateful for all of you here to celebrate with us, though I do not think we shall be very extravagant. 

Comments

[pompous_today]

Congratulations to both of you, and may your happiness continue.

[peacockherald]

Thank you Simon.

I hope you will come out to the celebrations when they happen.

[pompous_today]

It would be an honor and my pleasure. Have you chosen a date yet?

[peacockherald]

No, not as of yet. But I think when the days begin to warm up, as we will want Yfandes to be able to participate so we will need to have it outside.

[sheps]

[Aw, how nice.]

Congratulations.

[peacockherald]

Thank you. I know Tylendel sends his thanks as well, though I think you might be subject to something more boisterous in person.

[preformthisneigh]

Congratulations on finding your special somepony! ...Uh someperson.

I knew there was a reason I had an itchy hoof all day. If you need any help at all with your party planning, let me know, and I can lend a hoof. It's what I do.

[peacockherald]

Haha, thank you.

I think we are okay right now, but I shall keep your kind offer in mind.

[preformthisneigh]

[He'll be watching. Forever.]

No problemo, you have a great time!

[peacockherald]

Haha, thank you, again.

Though, if we do any planning, I do not think it will be til it is a bit warmer. We would want to do it outside so Yfandes can be included.

[lord_wizard]

[Oh boy...]

You have my congratulations...although I hope you know what you're doing.

As for not being extravagant, I'll believe that when peacocks turn brown.

[peacockherald]

I know what I am doing. This is something I will never get to experience in my world, so I will experience it here. I shall not let it pass me by, not again.

_{[ He laughed. ]}

You might know me to well, my friend!

[lord_wizard]

I suppose. But I have seen quite a few people do as you are doing, and it often leads to one of them disappearing.

[It's one of...many...reasons he never followed through himself]

We are very much alike, you and I.

[peacockherald]

I know. But I think I would regret not doing this more than I would be saddened by his loss. Not that I would not be saddened, but... I would want to know I had done this, that we got to experience this.

Heh, that is true. You promise not to outshine us on the day?

[teenagebadboy]

Congrats.

[peacockherald]

Thank you, that means much to me - and Tylendel as well I am sure.

[teenagebadboy]

If you two really love each other I don't see any reason why you shouldn't marry. It's legal from where I'm from. Well kinda, it's called a registered partnership. I even went to an engagement party between two of my boyfriend's friends at one time.

[peacockherald]

That sounds lovely.

It is not that our relationship is frowned on in my world - well, by some at least. I don't think it is well understood, but neither are we persecuted for it. But neither could we legally marry. Not that it would make much difference between us since Tylendel and I had to give up our titles to be Heralds.

(Dictated)

[tylendel]

Van, you sound downright giddy. At least you managed to hold onto your journal. I've been walking around in a daze for a week and I put it down somewhere. I only found it this morning!

Re: (Dictated)

[peacockherald]

I'm surprised it took you so long. Normally they follow us around like hound dogs, don't they?

But of course I am giddy! Should I not be, love?

(Dictated)

[tylendel]

Usually, but I am exceptionally dense thanks to you, Ashke.

(He smiles a little.)

I know how you feel.

Re: (Dictated)

[peacockherald]

I am sure you do. You were... enthusiastic in showing me how you did feel.

_{[ Yes, he might be alluding to very celebratory nights in bed, but he was to polite to out right say it, though everyone should have guessed it to start with.}

The tone of his voice suggests he is not at all upset about this either. But who would be? ]

[radiantwingedone]

Congratulations.

[ Whether he can or can't hear that happiness, these sorts of things are usual response, yes? ]

I have not celebrated much, thus.. [ He'll probably be rather awkward... ]

If you give directions, I will attend...

[peacockherald]

_{[ He laughs softly, but honestly he is glad - glad Duke is happy for him, that he wants to come. ]}

I think you shall figure out how to celebrate just fine, Duke. We do not want to make it to stuffy and formal.

[radiantwingedone]

Stuffy and formal would have interactions that are ... set. Although they would be simply stuffy and formal...