LtCmdr Connor Dewitt - Mr and Mrs Dewitt (Part II)
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(( Dewitt Residence, Ventura, California, Earth ))
And for a second the world seemed to hold its breath. The air was thick with anticipation as the sun set over Ventura and revealed the already glowing lanterns all over the property. The shadow of the tree’s leaves danced over Ayemet’s face lit by the last orange rays of the sun. Connor’s hands were shaking slightly as they cupped her face, his thumbs brushing away the last traces of an emotional ceremony.
As his head moved closer, he stopped for a short moment before he finally kissed her. It was not rushed, it was slow. It was a promise. And while he tried to enjoy every moment, the world around him left him no chance to be forgotten. Everyone was starting to cheer and clap and the band started to play the piece they were about to leave the altar with.
With a heavy heart, Connor moved away from his wife and put on the biggest grin he had in store.
((OOC: Rewriting the tags from here on out in accordance with Ayemet’s name change and as discussed with Emma and Quinn))
C.Dewitt: ::quietly:: Does this mean we now have joint custody of the hairbrush?
A.Dewitt: Response
Connor chuckled as he took her had and looked at his colleagues, his friends and his family. He saw his parents with his grandma and grandpa. He needed to have a talk with those two later tonight. He was happy.
His hand intertwined its fingers with Ayemet’s and the couple started to leave the altar to receive the congratulations at the reception.
((Short timeskip, Reception))
Connor sometimes found it weird to receive congratulations for a wedding. They had found each other and their relationship had the space to blossom into love. They were lucky. But was marriage an achievement that deserved congratulations? Was a birthday? He was not sure. Maybe he was the wird one.
After the closest family had offered their congratulations, the first colleagues appeared in front of the couple. Ayemet was first and Connor watched Ensign Michaels offer her best wishes.
Michaels: Congratulations. You do look beautiful and happy. Should we refer to you as Lt. Jacin or as Lt. Dewitt or something else?
A.Dewitt: Response
Michaels: Of course. Again congratulations. I wish you all happiness.
She moved over and extended her hand that Connor gladly accepted.
Michaels: Congratulations, Commander.
Dewitt: Thank you, I am glad you’re here tonight. And no Commander until I am in that uniform again.
Michaels: Feel free to take your time returning to duty. I will endeavor to not destroy the ship during your honeymoon.
Connor chuckled and nodded. An extended honeymoon would be something he’d like to have. But duty called and the additions to the Khitomer could not be installed without his supervi… He took a deep breath. He did not want to think of Main Engineering tonight.
Zerva: ::to Jacin:: Congratulations! That was a beautiful ceremony. I think I ruined my suit with all the tears I had during it.
Foxy: Bark!
Connor looked down to the small dog at Ezra’s feet.
A.Dewitt: Response
Zerva: Foxy says congratulations too!
A.Dewitt: Response
With amusement the newlywed husband looked at the small dog and his wife and chose to remain quiet until Ezra made his way over to him and extended the next hand that Connor shook.
Zerva: I promise to make sure to keep engineering safe and ::big smile:: make sure Ensign Michael’s doesn’t destroy it before you get back. ::Foxy sniffed Connors feet looking up her tail wagged excitedly:: Foxy is just as happy for you too.
Dewitt: ::chuckle:: I’m sure the two of you will do a great job for a day or two. I’m not sure the Captain will losen my leash more than that. Thanks for being here tonight, Ezra. Enjoy the evening.
The Ensign smiled as he stepped away and Connor looked forward to greeting the next guests. It took a while until they got through all their guests and by the end Connor had no idea how they had started this series of congratulations. He had hugged so many people and shaken so many hands and tried not to forget a single one.
((OOC: If you want to sim your congratulations, we can backsim here <3))
For a moment, the newly wed couple was alone in the center of an ocean of guests starting to have their refreshments and enjoying the drinks on this lush Californian night. Connor turned to his wife and took her hands.
C.Dewitt: I would not have believed that this would happen on your second visit to my parents… ::chuckling::
A.Dewitt: Response
In the attempt to address the storm of feelings rising in Connor again, he kissed his wife - this time in more privacy than half an hour ago - at least it felt like that.
C.Dewitt: An hour until dinner is served - you want another drink?
A.Dewitt: Response
C.Dewitt: ::chuckling:: Of course… ::pause:: I promised my mum to light the fire bowls down at the creek before dinner. You start mingling and I’ll be back in a second?
A.Dewitt: Response
Connor already wanted to leave and then turned around again to kiss his wife again.
C.Dewitt: I love you!
A.Dewitt: Response
TAG/END Scene
LtCmdr Connor DewittChief Engineer & Second Officer
USS Khitomer
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