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[SEMI-CLOSED] Jun & Varian's Wedding

WHO: Jun, Varian, and everyone invited to their wedding
WHERE: Flin's Lighthouse island
WHEN: April 18th
WHAT: Jun and Varian's wedding! Ceremony will be handwaved, while reception will be the threaded part because that's the party
WARNINGS: Add as needed.

It's a beautiful Saturday afternoon when the wedding takes place. The wedding is located on an island in the Harbor where the only structures are Flin's lighthouse, a small house, and an old graveyard. The wedding itself will take place outside, away from the graveyard. A portion of the island has been section off and decorated to be a proper wedding scene. There's red flowers, lilies, and sundelions all over the place, lovingly provided by the folks living in Persephone's cottage. White folded chairs have been set out across the lane in a precise arrangement, with everyone's assigned seats carefully labeled.

It's a good sized crowd, with over 60 people attending. A lot of them are various folks from the app, but there's also relatives of both the bride and groom that have traveled to see the wedding. It might be a great time to meet some new people, or catch up with folks you haven't seen in awhile.

When it's time, the ceremony goes smoothly. It's a Catholic ceremony, with their own personal touches added in here and there. Jun, the bride, is dressed in a wedding kimono that is reveled as he's walked down the aisle by his father Abel. Meanwhile Varian, the groom, choose a formal suit more fitting of the time period he hailed from. They also exchange their own personalized vows to one another. Tears are shed and there are positive feelings all around. Overall, it's pretty concise for a Catholic ceremony, only lasting a brief 90 minutes.

Afterwards, there's a transition period where the wedding party is taken away for photos, and the people assisting convert the area into one more fitting for a reception. Tables and chairs are set up, a dance floor is laid down, the activity areas are prepped. Within an hour, as it settles in the late afternoon, everything is ready.

The wedding was a success, and now it's time to party the night away.

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Just a spot to have the vows!

Rather than a big, limited sit down meal, the food for this wedding is set in a buffet style. Long tables follow one side of the eating space, with hot and cold plates going along them, with big serving spoons, forks and tongs for the guests to help themselves to whatever they so desire. It does go from starters, to mains to desert - but you can pick whatever you want, no one is policing this. If you want to have a meal of just desert, knock yourself out. Guests can have seconds or thirds if they so desire, it's there for them to pick at as they want.

The food itself is largely a mix of German and Japanese cuisine - with a few other cultures important to the couple sprinkled in there, too. You can find such delights as Hochzeitssuppe (a "wedding soup" of chicken broth from Germany, or Lobster Sushi as a wedding tradition from Japan- along with German and Japanese cuisine, there can also be found Indian foods for the father of the groom and a very sweet dessert selection for the father of the bride. The wedding cake, make by Kni, is also sitting here, in pride of place. Each guest will also receive their own personalised cupcake, by chronic never-sleeps Lycaon. Each one is tirelessly crafted to be just right for them.

A small bar can be found set up here, too. While you can't find anything too complex - there is still plenty of variety to choose from for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There are a few German beers here, along with spirits and a few bottles of wine and champagne- along with sodas, teas, coffee and water. Keeping with the Japanese tradition, there is also sake to drink- it's an encouraged drink to have, as part of the wedding reception. While someone is manning the area, if anyone wants to try their hand at making a simple cocktail or mocktail, there's space to do so.

As for seating, there are tables dotted around for people to sit and eat their meals at. Aside from one exception, there are no place settings here. Varian and Jun have read enough Reddit horror stories to avoid anyway being sat awkwardly next to someone else if they don't want to. Guests are able to move and mingle however they want. The one single exception to this is the kids table - this is where Eve, Kni, Bakugou and Izuku are put to sit on the designated kids table.

All the tables have fishbowls full of Lego for guests to pay around with, to create their own table centrepieces, and are encouraged to enjoy some creativity with their meal. The kids table also has crayons with wedding-themed line art to colour in - try and stay inside the lines, kids! While Kni and Eve have the same tableware as the adults, Bakugou and Izuku will find they have plastic kids versions. Someone clearly doesn't trust them with actual china and knives.

An area to one side has a temporary dance floor put in one of the flatter areas of the island. Laminated wood is slotted together on a slightly raised platform to give you the chance to dance the night away. There are fairy lights and small lanterns strewn about to light the space up, making it a beautiful place. So grab yourself a partner (or multiple partners, or go solo if you so wish!) and cut a metaphorical rug.

The music itself is provided by Elliot Craig - a familiar face for app users from the past, or from the high school or Vogue. He has strings ready to provide a truly romantic atmosphere. Elliot is very particular over his music, so while he is willing to concede to some requests, don't ask for anything foolish or you might regret it- and definitely don't mess with any of the instruments or you'll definitely regret it.

Notably next to the dance floor is a log on a stand, a saw leaning beside it. It seems deeply out of place at a wedding, and you might be forgiven for thinking this was something Flins forgot to tidy away. But soon you'll learn that this is an old German wedding tradition - Baumstamm Sägen. The log is for Jun and Varian to cut together, as a symbol of their unity and ability to solve problems together from here on out. You're allowed to watch this show, and provide encouragement, or gentle loving jeers if you so see fit. It's a cute little tradition, though.

Edited 2026-04-25 12:57 (UTC)

Not interested in dancing or battle bots? Well don't worry, there's plenty of other activities that have been set up to do! Scattered around are a number of lawn games that are easy to play in formal wear, such as Jenga, Connect 4, Chess, and Cornhole. These games are meant to be played just for fun, but more competitive people can opt into making it a more official competition, with the winner getting an extra cupcake of a random flavor.

Otherwise, are you an animal lover? Then you'll want to head over to the Pokemon area. With so many pokemon attending the wedding and living on the island, they've set up a fenced area where Pokemon are allowed to roam around. There's lot of berries and pokemon treats available, as well as Pokemon toys set out for the little guys to enjoy. Feel free to play with the pokemon hanging around or help take care of them!

And in the middle of the pokemon area? There is a table set up, with Flins sitting at it. It seems he has another quiz game all set up, if you want to see what that's about.

By the grace of a very understanding bride, and that thanks to the groom there is a disproportionate number of engineers at this wedding, a battle bots arena has been set up for the guests to pit their creations against each other in a good-natured robot battle. A circular arena has been set up, with pexi-glass surrounding it for guest safety. Because a saw blade in the leg would be a pretty terrible way to end the day.

There are tables nearby, with tools and spare parts placed on top of each for you to work on your robot - giving it minor tweaks before the battle. There is a strict rule that there can't be any explosions, and that all battles must happen in the arena, but otherwise, you are free to use your robot as you see fit. There are no rules against helping each other out, either. This is a celebration of a union after all, and it's important that everyone has a good time.

The robots are left to duke it out with whatever non-explosive weapons their creators have seen fit to bestow upon them. It promises to be a cacophony of screeching metal and sparks. It's clear the groom has been watching Robot Wars again- given there is a pit in the middle of the arena to shove your enemy into. Whichever robot survives the evening most in tact is the winner. As Varian promised, he does have a trophy for the winner. But given the way most of Kaisou's engineers function, the most important part of this is the bragging rights.

If you're looking to get away from the festivities in order to have a quiet moment, the beach isn't a far walk from the reception area. Waves crash against the mix of sandy and rocky shores, drowning out the sounds of the party until it's only a distant sound on the wind. It's not hard to find a quiet spot to go to collect your thoughts, or have a private conversation.

That being said, it's not like the entirety of the beach is without action. If you happen to walk in the wrong direction- you might find yourself stumbling upon a war. There are seals attempting to get onto the island and to the reception for unclear reasons (though anyone with animal communication will hear them barking about some blond boy who is their sworn enemy). However, they are being valiantly held back by a team of six spheals dressed up in various wedding attire. They are rolling and blocking the seals at every turn- battling it out. Sure, the battle is just bumping into each other and slapping each other with fins- but still.

Finally, out on the waters there is an expensive yacht that'll occasionally sail by. The yacht itself belongs to Gilgamesh, who is currently holding his own kind of recreational activity with Sampo and a few other boatmates. There's also a fuecoco wearing a cowboy hat on the ship- helping them set off fireworks when it draws closer to evening.

The fireworks can easily be seen at the wedding reception, of course, so enjoy the free show.

[ Jun is clearly a mix of excited and nervous throughout the ceremony. Excited because he's been waiting for this day for a long time now, and he was so happy he was finally going to wed Varian. And nervous because oh Christ he's the center of attention in front of so many people.

When it's time for him to give his vows, he's clearly using practiced breathing to keep from panicking from stage fright. He's got notecards in front of him where he's written down his speech- clinging to them like a lifeline. He's definitely rehearsed this, and is doing all he can to get the important words out. ]

This will be short because I have an intense fear of public speaking and I want to get it out before I faint.

Anyway... Varian, I just wanted to tell you... you're precious to me. Before you came along... I was convinced I'd spend my life in the shadows before being eventually forgotten. I had accepted that.

But you found me, you reached out to me - and you made me actually want to go out into the light with you. And since then... Your presence has made my life better in every way. You make me laugh, you hold me when I cry, and you make me remember it's okay to be human. Your kindness, your compassion, your care... you're truly the best man I've ever met. I'm constantly amazed by how incredible you are. And you make me want to be a better person as well.

I used to dread the future, but now? Knowing you'll be there? I look forward to it. I look forward to every day I'll get to wake up to see your smile.

I love you, Varian, with my entire heart and soul. And I'll work the rest of my life to make sure you feel just as loved as you make me feel every day.

[And that's where he'll finish his up, giving a nod to the priest to indicate he's done. There's a small breath of relief as he realizes he didn't faint or run, because that was hands down the scariest thing he's done this month. For Jun anyway]

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[It was VERY difficult for Varian to cut down his vows to an acceptable length. He's a babbler at the best of times, meandering his way around a conversation before he gets to the actual point. Add in how much he has to say about Jun - how much he loves his partner? And you have a recipe for a long, drawn out affair. His original draft was twenty minutes long and had a musical number in it.

In hindsight, he'd already known that was A Bit Much as soon as he'd finished it. Jun was deeply uncomfortable about being the centre of attention at the best of times - it's why he wrote his fiancee so many letters instead. Something he could read in his own time without feeling like he had any eyes on him. So it was back to the drawing board. The second draft was five minutes, which was much better but still far too long - as he realised when he proudly told Jun how much he'd cut it down. It turns out, five minutes is quite a significant amount of time when you have a considerable amount of stage fright.

And so, Varian's desire to make Jun comfortable won out over his desire to lay out every single thought or feelings he's had for his partner. Which is... probably for the best. And now, he thinks he has it just right. He takes a deep breath, forgetting everyone else in the ceremony, just focusing on Jun.]

I came to this world as a complete stranger, nearly two hundred years displaced from what I knew. Nothing made sense to me. Little by little, in so many ways, this world became home to me. And you were there every single step of the way. From being someone I wanted to throttle at first, to becoming a trusted friend, to where I realised you meant...so much more than that to me. Our relationship has grown up with us, getting stronger and better with each passing year. You became my home, absolutely and completely, and I could never ask for anything more. Wherever you are, I know it's where I belong, and I'm really excited to spend the rest of my life with you... belonging with you.

You've made my life better in every conceivable way. You've helped me grow and change, even when I didn't want to...hah, sometimes especially when I didn't want to. I'm a better person, because I met you, and that's just an objective fact. I never would have guessed my life to be the way it is, not even if I had a million guesses. But I'm so glad it is. You're the most precious person in my life, and I feel so lucky that you agreed to let me into your life. And I just hope I can do the same for you. Because you deserve that, and so much more. You really are my soulmate, corny as it sounds.

I could honestly ramble on so much more about how much I love you. About how much I cherish every single second that I... I get to spend with you. But I also know you don't like it when people sing your praises so much and I don't wanna make you start to get nervous or anything, so I'm gonna be good and end this really simply. I love you, Jun. With my entire heart. You make me happier than I ever thought I could be, and I plan to spend the rest of my days doing everything I can to make you as happy as you make me.

[Varian's really glad they were able to get this little tradition set up. Sure, he knows it's more than a little quirky, but it symbolises something really important. He and Jun have already more than proved to each other that they're capable of working together to get through the trials of life, but having this as proof of that is honestly a joy. Besides, it's a lot of fun. He chuckles, still not able to properly take his eyes off his spouse (his spouse!!!) as he gets to his side of the saw. Jun's dress is stunning and it makes his breath catch every time. ]

Ha ha, you ready to do this, My Love?

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[Naturally, Varian is here, he's avoiding getting his outfit dirty, but that doesn't mean he can't get involved in the wondrous robot battles! He has a pretty little robot himself, it's chunky and squat and close to the ground. It LOOKS unassuming, but this is Varian and it wouldn't be him if it was all it seemed.

As he's placing it in the BATTLE ARENA, he flashes his opponent a smug grin. ]

Hope you're ready to lose, just because I've been busy with a wedding doesn't mean I haven't been getting this baby prepped as good as I could in my free time.

[Jun's had his kimono refolded since the ceremony to be a more western style dress. He's still not sure he understands the point of sawing the log, but Varian insisted it was important... so here he is! He smiles warmly as he stands next to the log, the good mood still very high]

Yeah, I think so. We just have to saw the thing in sync right?

[Between the ceremony and the reception, Jun's had his kimono refolded and make up redone thanks to August and Dan Heng, so he has a more western look now, his green hair carefully tied back into an elegant chignon bun with flower-themed pins.

With his groom, he's sitting at the table that's been more or selected for the wedding party. His own plate is full of various foods he wanted to try.... but there's a clear bias towards desserts than savory foods (what? It's his wedding ok). He's in incredibly good spirits, as expected for a bride, so he'll great people cheerfully as they sit near him or approach him. If they aren't someone he's already seen, he'll be sure to thank them for coming.]

Hey! How are you doing?

[Just another reason in the long line of reasons that Varian is so happy Jun agreed to marry him. He understood the importance of this silly little tradition and agreed to it. He feels so very lucky. ]

That's right. It's our first "challenge" to handle as a married couple- but it really is just sawing it in half. Thanks again for saying you'd do this.

[Jun is allowed to each as much dessert as he wants to. By law. No one can dispute that. Varian has more than enough of his own fair share of sweet treats, too. That's what happens when the bride and groom both have a sweet tooth. He's currently digging into some lobster sushi, making contented noises because it IS damn good. ]

You know, I'm really impressed. This is a great spread.

[Enjoy an exhausted best man flopping down next to you, Jun. His partner is somewhere else, as is Julian.]

Tired?

[ and what is a squadron of troops without its commander?

the Spheal Team Six is dutifully battling the various factions of seals that have infiltrated Kaisou's waters, inasmuch as lightly chomping on tail flippers and rolling into invaders and occasionally spitting spurts of water in order to drive by the cousin-shaped foemen.

Ghilley has a broom slung over his shoulders. did he take the lighthouse's broom? did he bring his own? who knows. but it is a broom and it is his implement for lightly whapping seals back into the water when they break the Spheal Team formation, his pink jacket removed and shirt-sleeves rolled up in favor of the work. ]

Hey, hey. Do not make me get Furina off the dance floor for this--you guys got a special breakfast this morning! Why are you being such buttheads, huh?

[ he's watching you, Blubberbeasts. just keep snoozin'. stop trying to scoot off the beach.

a mop, a long paintroller pole without a sponge on it, and a feather duster are leaning sentinel next to Ghilley's jacket where he's hung it up, in case he needs to take up dual-wielding to keep the party quiet--or if you want to join in on the repel operations. ]

[Honestly, Bakugou both has no idea how weddings work and no idea why he's even here. Sure, he got to skip the ceremony (thank God for everyone involved, there) but he really has no idea how he ended up at this stupid thing otherwise.

... though he guesses it is kind of nice to see people so... happy.

Which is how he's found himself at the kid's table, cleaned up nice, hands shoved into his pockets as he slouches back in his chair, just... watching everyone at this thing with a calm but intense look on his face.

He's on his best behavior(18), but that doesn't mean he's going to be nice when approached.]

The hell're you looking at? [He'll grumble to anyone coming close.

... unless you're one of his fellow "kids", at which point he'll curl his lip and declare: ] The crayons are mine. Gimme something to trade or piss off.

[... yes, he's taken ownership of the crayons. If he has to suffer through this fancy party then no one can have dinner entertainment.

Even if it is childish.]

[Bakugou doesn't want to be here. And yet, here he is. Dressed up nice, no major blow ups (so far, it's still early), and not screaming at everything in his path. He's even making his way up to the lucky couple's table and waiting his turn to come up and say hello!

But, you know, never once giving a passing thought to romance does mean he has no idea how things like this are supposed to work. He has no idea there's a damn gift table somewhere, probably. Just like he has no idea there was a registry or something simple like that where he could have just checked out mentally but still given some kind of gift.

So here he is, being embarrassing and stupid and so, so socially inept. Shuffling up to the wedding table with an uncomfortable look on his face, looking between Jun and this other weird guy he's only seen around the network, so far.]

... here. [He's just going to toss an envelope on the table in front of Jun, addressed to both of them.] Congratulations or whatever. I guess.

[Inside there will be two things, but no general congratulatory note or anything similar. He definitely doesn't have the patience for that. One is a hand written declaration to Jun promising "a Hyrule trip where I actually focus on teamwork" and the other is a gift card for $200 to a fancy restaurant, one perfect for taking a date to, according to Lycaon. It'll... probably cover it... It all really depends on how fancy Lycaon's suggestion turns out to be.]

[Varian hasn't spent a lot of time with Baukgou - but he was filled in from Jun of the sorry tale of their camping trip. He very much remembers Jun flopped on their couch saying this had only cemented their choice to not have kids. Which is to say he isn't surprised when the kid gives him an attitude on sight.

He makes an amused sound, folding his arms as he finishes walking over.]

One of the guests at my wedding? Kind of part of the whole process, y'know? Saying hi, thanking them for coming, all of that.

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[When Flins had been asked if he wanted to give a quiz again, needless to say he was more than delighted. And now that his 'I was the lantern all along' secret is out, he's going to decide to do this without the disguise this round. He'd even borrowed Jun's Pokedex to study for this beforehand.

The table is set up, with some sugar sculptures of various Pokemon on display much like it had been at Christmas. Around the table is a pen set up for all sorts of Pokemon to run around. Thanks to the island's natural openness, the space is free for even the largest to be able to run around or sunbathe. At the center of it all is Flins sitting down as Pokemon of all types gather around him.

His hands reach out to ruffle at a stray Wooloo's fluff, or delicately place the Litwick of his own in his lap.

The sign next to the table states the rules:

Flins will ask a series of 3 questions.
Once the person answers them, he will determine what Pokemon suits you best.
After receiving your answer, you get a sugar sculpture to enjoy of that Pokemon.]

Well, hello there young Trainer.

Might I interest you in a quiz on which Pokemon I could see by your side?

[ it's someone else's event, so Gilgamesh didn't bring one of the massive yachts--just one of the large ones. it's big enough to have a decent sized swimming pool on the deck and an enclosed, air-conditioned inner set of cabins with working restroom and fully stocked kitchen, if you crave a comically large sandwich sandwich or the teenagers get to the deviled eggs before you do. a fireworks array is set up on the roof, which is the only place the King will forbid you to enter--otherwise good luck on getting him to look at you for more than ten seconds unless you're doing something Interesting.

he will throw a sword at you if you try to go near the fireworks. or try to take Koukou, the Fuecoco Cowboy of Honor, to the fireworks. he will probably miss. it's his yacht to stab, after all.

there's, definitely coincidentally, a nice variety of champagnes available, as well as premium soda and fancy bitch bottled water. do not look up the price on the label of the champagne. Eiyuuboo mans the mahogany bar inside one of the internal compartments and will make sure that everyone seeking a drink leaves with a healthy pour of their drink of choice.

the King himself is holding court by the swimming pool, bare-chested and black designer flip-flops and white linen shirt left open as he takes in a healthy dose of sun and fresh sea air without risking being eaten by orcas. you can either find him lounging on a white long chair, leaning on the railing and watching the horizon, or, at least once, walking around the shallower end of the pool with a champagne glass in one hand and a hand on Koukou in a floaty-ring in the other, helping guide the little lizard in a lap around the pool with what could be called a smile on his face. ]

[...... oh, right.

Pretty immediately, Bakugou knows he's messed up. Already. Damnit, now Lycaon's gonna grade him on proper etiquette or something. Ugh. He was trying to avoid that.]

... right, yeah. [He's just. Going to sink a little further into his chair in quasi-embarrassment, definitely at risk of just fully sliding onto the floor, one hand raising up to scratch at one of the bandages on his cheeks.

Don't... don't worry about it. And definitely don't worry about suspiciously matching ones from another guest.] Don't gotta thank me. S'your wedding.

[With the ceremony wrapped up, all the catering accounted for, the chairs set up, the cake in the center table, the cupcakes all delivered, and the decorations as perfect as he imagined, Lycaon has to step away from it all to truly admire all the work he put into this. One might think it's from exhaustion--it is April, after all, and his element is not in favour right now. But contrary to popular belief, he actually feels more energetic now than he has in weeks.

Perhaps its the adrenaline for a job well done, the high rush environment of making so many cupcakes the night before to ensure freshness. The directing of Ghilley on the chairs and the way he set up the decorations with little to no issue...

It was perfect. Everything went perfectly on something he planned for months. To think he would usually be working a cruiseline for above minimum wage pay right now--here he is doing weddings. What would normally be stressful for anyone was where he shined. He's on the beach, watching the rest play games or take quizzes, eating their cupcakes or indulging in the buffet and the sushi.

And most importantly seeing Varian and Jun's happy faces throughout it all. He's not here out of loneliness or needing some quiet time. He's just wanting to see all his hard work at once.

If you're looking for the help--he's right here. Please give him 5 stars on Yelp.]

[Varian takes it in his stride. He knew someone back in Corona who's chosen name was literally "Angry" so he take take a little teenage spice. Besides, it's kinda musing watching him sink into his little pit of embarrassment. ]

Oh, I do. It's part of the process. I don't know a lot about parties, but I do know it wouldn't be much of one if no one showed up. It's nice having people here who wanna celebrate our day with us. So thank you.

[ He glances over at that CERTAIN SOMEONE, then back at Bakugou. ]

Looks like you got into some trouble. You doing okay?

[ Varian had allowed this when the idea was floated over to him. He knows it gives Flins joy and even if he would be LOATHE to admit it, the penguin thing was a big hit with Jun, and it does make doing repairs to the fortress from the outside considerably easier these days. So. There's that.

But when Flins asks the question, he still laughs, shaking his head. ]

Absolutely not. No way. Fool me once. But you look like you're having a good time, I'm glad.

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[SEMI-CLOSED] Jun & Varian's Wedding

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FOOD & DRINK | OTA

DANCING & THE LOG | OTA

GAMES & ACTIVITIES | OTA

BATTLE BOTS | OTA

THE BEACH | OTA

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The Log

Varian | OTA

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Jun Vasiya Nightroad | OTA

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SPHEAL TEAM SIX DEFENSE FORMATION

When the Antisocial are forced to be Social | OTA

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FLINS POKEMON QUIZ | OTA

THE YACHT ON THE WATER

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Lycaon | OTA

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