[open network - video]

[ruevealing]

Who: Delloso de la Rue
Username: Rue
Warnings: n/a

[With how much Rue's come to use their smartphone over the last five or so months, they feel like quite the pro as they begin this video message across the network, their feathery countenance perfectly in frame and prettily lit from a nearby window.]

Now that my beloved and I have finally picked a date, I find that our wedding is fast approaching. I must confess, I was originally quite set on our ceremony being a delightful mix of both goblin and faerie ritual, but I've come to find some human practices absolutely fascinating!

Tell me, do you have any particular wedding traditions from your homeland that stand out as unique?

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[ruevealing]

Of course. Well, anything else you need, I'd be happy to provide. Just say the word.

[abrightboy]

Thank you. I'm just. Really pleased to know you.

[ruevealing]

[oh! that is so nice. rue isn't used to such open, genuine kindness like this.]

You're most kind, Malcolm. I have been very fortunate to have met so many lovely people since arriving, but I find myself especially delighted to have met both Neal and yourself. Such true, real friends are very hard to find in the faerie realm, so I feel myself quite lucky as of late.

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[abrightboy]

Can I tell you a secret?

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[ruevealing]

But of course, my friend. Always.

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[abrightboy]

I like it better here than at home. I have more friends. I have a boyfriend. My job is a lot less fulfilling, but I don't care that much because I have a life outside of it. I don't really want to go back.

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[ruevealing]

[That certainly is a secret.]

I understand what you mean. I - There are people I miss dearly, who I would give anything to see again, but I have been happier here with Knickolas that I ever was back in the Feywilds. I think, perhaps, if he was agreeable, I would prefer we remain here as well.

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[abrightboy]

I do miss my family. Well. Most of them. But my mentor from home just came back here. His name is Gil Arroyo. If you meet him, he's good people. He helped me a lot after he arrested my dad.

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[ruevealing]

Well, I shall keep an eye out for a Mr. Gil Arroyo. If he is dear to you, I'm certain he shall be a friend to me. Certainly.

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[abrightboy]

Okay. Well, I'll find out some more details from Neal and one of us will be in touch. If there's anything we can do to help with your wedding, just say the word, okay?

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[ruevealing]

[Look, Rue has been planning weddings for more millennia than they can count. So the very offer to have someone else help them, well, it's so out of left field that they don't even know where to begin in response. Rue has always been the one helping others, to take care of everyone else's needs before even considering their own, so to think that a man they only just so recently met would be so eager and willing to help them in return.

It's easily the kindest offer they've ever received. Though their expression only softens, there's no doubt a swell of deep emotion blossoming in their chest. They feel choked up almost immediately.]

I am most grateful, my friend. Thank you. I shall see what else I need to attend to and reach out, if that would be alright.

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[abrightboy]

Yes. Definitely. We'd be very happy to help with anything you need at all.

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[ruevealing]

I shall be in touch. We must do something together again soon. I so enjoy your company.

Again, thank you.