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"Thanks. I can't wait to see what Kara's dressed in."
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[b]He raises an eyebrow.[/b] [i]"I'm sure she will look fantastic... This is her day after all."[/i]
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"In that you are right my friend. In that you are right."
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[b]Damien rubs his neck and winces. He looks around once more.[/b] [i]"You sure are one for friends. Impressive group."[/i]
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"It's mostly Kara's family. You and Sawyer are the only ones who showed up for me."
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[b]Damien blinks.[/b] [i]"I invited Anumi and another 'friend' of mine... We will see if they show."[/i]
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"I'm interested to see who this friend is."
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[i]"She used to date Joseph... An old buddy of mine. She's a bit... Well, you'll see."[/i]
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"Okay. I guess we wait, then:"
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[b]Eventually Anumi enters. She is in her typical get-up. She's followed by a bright red-haired woman in a revealing dress. Damien gives an annoyed sigh.[/b] [i]"That's Mallana... Don't let her get close."[/i]
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"I wasn't planning on letting anyone close, so I should be good."
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[b]Damien chuckles. The two walk up. Anumi wears a gentle smile but the red-haired woman frowns.[/b] [i]"Dearest Anni... I need a drink... Help me find one."[/i] [b]Anumi sighs and waves to Riardriar. She leads the woman to the champagne.[/b] [i]"I don't understand females."[/i]
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"And you never will. Men just can't understand them."
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[i]"Well, I'll stay longer... But I have things to attend to later. Once again, congratulations."[/i] [b]He slinks into a shadowed corner and leans against the wall, avoiding others. Anumi walks up, free from her friend.[/b] [i][u]"Heya... How you handling the whole marriage thing?"[/u][/i]
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"I love it. I've loved Kara for so long, it only makes sense that we get married now."
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[i][u]"Good for you. Maybe you can share some of your magic?"[/u][/i] [b]Anumi laughs.[/b]
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[b]He also laughs.[/b] "And who exactly would you marry?"
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[b]She shrugs.[/b] [i][u]"Not sure... Maybe I'm just not ready..."[/u][/i]
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"You'll find somebody. When you're ready."
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[i]"Perhaps. Plenty of people out there, I suppose. But enough about me! This is your big day!"[/i]
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"I'm so ridiculously happy. This is, hands down, the best day of my life."
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[i][u]"It only makes sense. Good things bring great joy."[/u][/i]
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"Yeah... And this? This is a really good thing."
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[i][u]"Well... It's nice to see some joy on this ship. Not many good times remain in this work."[/u][/i]
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"That could not be more true."