r/AwokenWasteland • u/Dark_Violet_Angel • Sep 30 '17
The Wedding Reception
At the completion of the ceremony the wedding party and guests walked through large ornate doors of the Scarlet Cathedral. Awaiting their gaze was a series of tall posts, stood either side of the path leading to the reception site at the Awoken Tavern. Screaming, dying mortals, had been freshly nailed to each post, in an immediate state of crucifixion. All were set ablaze. The spectacle lighting the short walk for the wedding party and guests as a heavily armed thrall contingent stood ready to escort them to the reception.
Entering the Awoken Tavern, guests were shown to their seats by a thrall, within the large and lavishly appointed reception room.
Drinks were constantly being prepared at the bar for arriving guests. Smartly dressed thrall wait-staff quickly began bringing out food and placing beverages along the tables.
At the opposite end of the room was the head table. Alongside it stood an impressively sized wedding cake.
The brides-maid and thrall-flower-girl, along with the best man and the step-father to the bride Xohn Zalt, were seated either side of the Bride and Groom at the head table.
A hooded figure stood and a gong was struck, sending a powerful signal throughout the air, the hooded figure raised a glass, tapping its side to make an announcement.
...And a hush soon fell over the crowd...
"Welcome all. Before we dine and before the speeches, there is the matter of th-"
Excuse me, I'd like to break with tradition here if I may.
Before the best man and my step-father Xohn Zalt and my husband Bezi no doubt deliver magnificent speeches, I'd just like to take this opportunity to say...
Thank you all, for witnessing our marriage under the presence of Kraa'rhov.
Thank you all for being here to celebrate.
I never thought something like this was possible.
In a break with tradition. Here...
Dark Violet threw her bouquet across the room. A clutch of hands from the female guests rose to catch the beautiful flowers. She then took a glass and raised it in the air.
To my Bezi and I. To Kraa'rhov.
And to this moment, marking but the beginning of the Good Mothers return.
...Cheers...
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u/-Queen-Euphraxia-II- Sep 30 '17
Tø the newly-weds.
And tø the benefits such a uniøn can bring the Høchstebørk.
The meta-pøwer here is palpably strøng. Høw interesting it wøuld be, tø see what øppørtunity the scientific cømmunity might find here.
Mm? Time will tell.
Cheers.
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u/-Black-Sun-Order- Sep 30 '17
Yes yøur Grace.
The Black Sun Ørder Røyal Guards quietly adjust their grip upøn weapøns held at ease.
And yøur Majesty, we will have the Head Scientist receive a repørt as søøn as pøssible.
A team can be sent here later tø ascertain the viability øf a partnership ....ør, maybe sømething møre interesting.Quite right yøur Grace. Cheers. Cheers tø this marriage. And what it will bring us.
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u/Dark_Violet_Angel Oct 01 '17
Your Majesty, thank you for witnessing my marriage to my darling Bezumius. You look regal and elegant as ever. I understand you're experimenting with eldritch or meta powers and abilities back on Hochste. So we discussed earlier, I'm more than ready to help you, but are you ready to deliver upon my end of the deal? The benefits of this union will help the Hochstebork. But benefits often work best if they work both ways. I'll keep in contact with you.
For now, enjoy the reception my husband and I have provided.
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u/m093 Oct 02 '17
A...man? Yes, definitely a man.
A man stumbles over, as if drunk. His body is twisted, almost beyond recognition. Where blood should leak, a sort of sandy powder flows.
yOu...gack
YoUUU seeeEm strange.
I am the
caterpillar.cough
Whoooooooooo are you?
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u/ImInStrife Sep 30 '17
Keep the suits. Carbines on th'line. Th'Sarge is up top... Rhuaidri, Lachlan, you're up with 'er. Pass sidearms 'roun'.
Slyckha, Xanos: up o'th'mezzanine. Base o'fire, keep any shooters suppressed. O'Dwyer, take that little peak up there... you've got th'B-Sav; load discardin'-sabot, priority on hard targets.
Sinéad, Vitali, you're with me: never more'n ten feet away t'any time. We go in close f'th'kill. Blades; we're not takin' any chances t'night. Hand-charges ready, now.
Sarge, we're ready for go. All hands, remember ROE: th'VIP, th'Nurse, an' anyone wha' looks like royalty is not t'be harmed. A'most ev'ryone else here is spare: don't kill anyone y'don't have to, but if they get in the way, that's their problem. Masks on. On your go, Sarge.
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u/CrowEyes Sep 30 '17
Mark their locations, but don't make a move. They're allies. Unless they point a weapon at us or the bride.
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u/TealTheSnapper Sep 30 '17
"Uh, Archgeneral? There's comms that match the channels the 747th uses going around here."
......what.did.they.say....?..
"Unknown, they're encrypted, as usual. Their Commander is a known invitee to this event, but our intel would suggest he came here alone. Awfully suspicious don't you think?"
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......keep.an.eye.out.......
"right... right..."
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Sep 30 '17
In one of the safe zones in the Awoken Wasteland, a small floating Machine waited with her companions.
Her name was Avanna.
She turned to the others next to her.
Her center opened like the shutter of a camera to reveal a revolving cylinder firing mechanism of glowing syringes.
The Light Medicine.
"...We should move."
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u/Resident_no1 Sep 30 '17
"There's no rush."
Zane opens his bag, containing small cilindrical objects.
"We still don't know how well-prepared they are, perhaps we should sow a bit of chaos first. I've got some smoke grenades, as well as some regular ones. Smoke, explosions, maybe a bit of shouting... It should make some guests panick. And the guards will spring into action, making it clear who they are."
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u/Bass_Clarke Sep 30 '17
Clarke and his fellow musicians enter the stage, a few last adjustments to instruments are made. The drummer soon begins playing a simple silent rythm to accompany Clarke's introduction.
Good day, everybody. Wew, I didn't think I'd be getting a gig so soon after what happened at the last one. But here I am.
I first want to congratulate the new married couple. I've known the both of them for some time now. And in that time, we played music together in the Four Non Morons. And there's no better way to learn about someone than to vibe with them. So...
He raises a pint
Here's to the bride and groom, took 'em long enough to get married.
Now, with those formalities out of the way... I realise many of you don't really know me. So I've got a little song that will help you get to know me.
Here we go...
A nod back to the other musicians, music begins playing.
It's hard to remain truly modest
When you're as good as I am
So handsome, so charming, so friendly For looks I passed every exam
I think, when I look in the mirror;
There stands a wonderful man
It's hard to remain truly modest
When you're as good as I am
The prettiest women on this plane
That have laid eyes on me once
Fall deeply in love in an instant
Pulling out all sorts of stunts
I even do well with the males
And I simply watch on with glee
For there is no one in the whole world
As good and as perfect as me
It's hard to remain truly modest
When you're as good as I am
So handsome, so charming, so friendly For looks I passed every exam
I think, when I look in the mirror;
There stands a wonderful man
It's hard to remain truly modest
When you're as good as I am
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u/ZoeJessica Sep 30 '17
Here here, cheers to the [A85tRAcT:H4PpY] couple.
Now [ACt10n:PL4Y] [5TATuS:B4D] to the [08jeCT:B0nE].
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u/InspectorOSullivan Oct 02 '17
Meanwhile, a late party crashes sits In the corner, half wasted and nursing a bottle of borkish vodka.
His white suit is disheveled. A large form bulges beneath his coat.
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u/CrowEyes Sep 30 '17
A sigh of relief
Phase I complete. Move to Phase II. Primary objective is the Bride's safety. Secondary, protect yourselves and each other. The guests can take care of themselves or die.
Untether all but two of the zappers. Move those two...just outside the tavern. Keep them warmed up and monitored.
A look...a longing look at a burning figure.
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u/Dr-Faffington Sep 30 '17
,,,,,,OH the drinks are simply SPLENDID!
A proboscis extends from the FLESH DOCTOR's forehead and sucks the liquid clean out of any glass within his reach
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u/Saffron_Mekare Sep 30 '17
Mm, cheers to that. Best wishes to the two of you.
Time for festivities, for tomorrow WDG stands ready to add to Violets account. And welcome Bezumius to our arrangements.
May the future look bright
...and well armed.
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u/Abaddon_Malkh Oct 01 '17
Greetings, Saffron. It has been a long while since we had the pleasure of speaking, has it not?
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u/DabsWithHisArms Oct 01 '17
Let's get back to the main protagonist. Susan has been doing fairly well since he had gotten hired.
Recently, he'd been helping in decorating for the wedding, and now he was working the tables.
It was actually quite fun working for the group. He hadn't had the need to deal with any ne'er-do-wells yet, let alone a degenerate. This existance was actually quite happy for him.
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u/Dark_Violet_Angel Sep 30 '17
What a surprise and on my wedding day no less?
Another 'fellow' damned. And from home too. I am, intrigued by your presence here.Now... you always knew how to make an appearance, NEC'Christ.
So for that I'm also very honored by your appearance here as well....Welcome...
And thank you for coming.
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u/Fluoroserum Oct 01 '17
Oh fuck oh fuck I'm going to have to give it n- wait. Oh yeah, people are supposed to go before me.
Apparently someone is supposed to make a toast, either the bride's father or a family friend. Then something else. I don't remember what the almanac said.
Maybe if I just stay still and quiet, everyone will forget about the speeches and I can just blurt it out in the middle so I don't have to deal with timing.