shenevermisses | 19th Throw

Okay.

[She's decided that saying it to the village at large is a better idea than writing it. This way, she can't change her mind a hundred times then put it off and either not do it or totally rush it.]

I... don't know the customs around here, so I'm just going to announce it.

For anyone hearing this who doesn't know me-- my name's Clove.

Um. In a little while. On the twenty-third of October, actually. Cato and I are getting married.

I don't know how weddings work here or where you're all from. I know things can be pretty different. Where we're from -- District Two of Panem -- the wedding itself is a pretty quiet thing. Little ceremony, short vows. That being said, we do need someone to officiate. I don't know who that would be, here. If someone could help with that... I'd appreciate it. A lot. I know someone mentioned it a little while ago. So, yeah. That'd really help.

After the ceremony, we have a meal. Where I'm from, it's a big thing, but it's casual. We'll have lots of food and anyone who wants to come is invited. If you know us, if you don't, whatever. Everyone is welcome. Come, eat, mingle. Really, it's as simple as that.

So. Yeah. Thank you for your time.

[And for the opportunity to make this announcement.]

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[First that other announcement and now this one? It's surprising, certainly, but it is a happy surprise and Souji can't let a happy occasion go uncelebrated for a friend.]

I'm so happy to hear that! Congratulations to you both.

I'm learning to cook now, so perhaps I can add something to your feast?

[Clove can't help but smile a little.]

You're welcome to bring something if you'd like. We'd appreciate that, actually. You definitely don't have to, but you can.

As you said, the celebration should have lots of food. I'll see if I can't find a good recipe. Anything you dislike?

Not really, no. We're not very picky.

But you must have preferences, yes? Any favorites?

It's your feast, so you should have lots of your favorites.

It's--

[Clove decides not to argue, not to explain the real purpose of the feast. It isn't really for the couple; it's for the community. Inviting them into the beginning of this new stage of life, of this new union.

But he's offering to help. Quarrelling doesn't do anything for anyone.]

Maybe some kind of stew? It might be a little cold, and that would feed a lot of people. Just in case a lot come.

It's....?

[He heard that and won't let it go so easily. Still, a stew sounds good. He can certainly make that. A nice rabbit or fish and vegetable hotpot sounds like the sort of thing that would warm people up right away.]

You were going to correct me on something?

It's not a big deal. Just... You said it was our feast. Where we come from, it's really not. It's... It's more our gift to the community.

Oh. [A feast for the community. It was a gift, a gift of hope in a dark times. He watches the journal for a moment.]

It sounds like a wonderful tradition. I think I like it better than any of the other traditions I've ever heard of.

A lot of the traditions I've been hearing about lately sound really... elaborate.

Don't they? It's so exciting and eccentric. Wearing all white and flowers and dresses and men wearing silly suits. And all these traditions! I read there was a flower throwing contest. I don't know why, but apparently you have to throw flowers and food at a wedding. Do you know why?

I've never heard of anything like that. I mean, we dress up... because it's a special event and a party, but that's about it. Then a dinner for the community.

I think I like that style. Where I'm from, it's very...long. And boring. And reeeeeally boring. I've never really been to one that I can remember very well, but I do recall that there was usually a meal afterward for the united family.

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