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[She's shy, but—!]

Well, we're going to have to eventually!

[Announce it, that is. She knew that day would come at some point, and she figured that when it did, it would be easiest to do it with him over their journals. But would it be a public announcement?]

I guess it would be anyone that you and I both know. [At that, she laughs.] Then again, that's already starting to feel like half the town.

... I figured you'd want something small, though.

...You're not wrong, I would prefer it to be small. And I doubt everyone would want to come, anyway.

But you're also correct that we somehow know quite a number of people...

[A small, rueful sigh.]

But it's also an important day, one that doesn't come around often if at all. So you can make it however big or small you'd like.

Here you go again.

[It's said fondly, of course, but she does nudge him gently, careful not to spill any of their cider.]

I want to know what you think too, Eustace! It's important to me. If that's what you really want, then we can make it work. I personally wouldn't mind something more... intimate, myself.

[They are going to be sharing a lot of very personal, intimate moments themselves.]

And I just want you to be the happiest bride there can be.

[A wry grin as he hugs her with his one arm around her waist, the other still holding his half-finished cider. But he muses for a bit.]

...Hmm, how about this. The ceremony can be with close friends, but the reception could be more open to those who wish to celebrate with us.

[Well, she just wants him to be the happiest groom this world has and will ever see! But she knows that arguing with him will only take them around in circles so she will allow it. For now.

Mostly because his idea is a good—no, excellent—compromise.]

That sounds... perfect.

[It's enough that they will be sharing anything at all with anyone, but if it's with close friends, it feels less daunting.]

We could announce it on the journals when it's closer? Maybe next month.

[A nod.]

Mm... That should be good. We'll have hopefully figured out a few more things by then.

Though now that I've mentioned it...where would the reception be? And the wedding venue... We talked about it being outdoors, right?

We did, yeah, but... I'm not sure.

[She pauses to think, and to take another sip of her cider, letting it sit on her tongue for a moment. The sweetness crinkles her nose, and its warmth brings a flush to her cheeks when she swallows.]

I think we said somewhere outside town? Where it's quiet... not a lot of people. Maybe not too far so that people don't have to travel much, but...

[It might be the strong rum or her embarrassment that's doing this to her, but she hides her face in his shoulder.]

A clearing somewhere in the forest? Could have the dogs scope out some places.

[At that, a few of the older ones glance up.]

[As he waits, he also takes another drink of his own, the warmth pleasant and with just enough sweetness to suit his tastes. And whether it's the alcohol or just Tifa's natural time and his lack of resistance to her, he can't help but find her hiding cute.]

Mm... That's right, I had thought of a few places...

[A small pause.]

What about near the Corgi tree? We could use it to prepare so you don't have to travel in your dress.

[....!

Why didn't she think of that!?

Tifa throws her arms around him, and this time, some of the cider does spill on her lap and she has to pause to gently set it down before she loses anymore.]

Let's do that. It'll be a good place for all the dogs to hang out before the wedding, too! Thirteen's a lot to wrangle for either of us in one morning. And we could decorate the tree... with lots of little lights and flowers...

[Even in the winter, they'll still bloom.]

[He's surprised by the sudden hug but can't help but laugh at little at her exuberant response. He also has to set down his mug, a few drops splashing out in the log from the initial jostle. But who cares, she's happy.]

Mm... Even if not in front of the tree, there is the clearing near it we could use if you want a more open space.

Where we had that picnic?

[Unless there's another one she doesn't know about, but now that she pictures it in her head, she's trying to imagine what it would look like filled with people.]

For the ceremony or the reception, you think?

I was thinking mostly ceremony... Wouldn't it be too difficult to set up the food out there?

[~~need the teleporters/gates~~]

I don't know. I'll ask 76 and Susato and see what they think.

[She kind of left the Harvest crew with the food, but with all the help they've been offered for the wedding, she doesn't think it should be too much of a problem, but she asks anyway—]

Do you have somewhere else in mind? Not sure the Harvest is big enough to hold that many people.

Mmm, if we make it more public... Logistically it would make more sense to do it somewhere in town as that where everyone else will be. A few places...

The plaza, riverside, parks—even the dog park could be used.

[Leave it to Eustace to think up logistics and analyzing locations for best use.]

At the very least we won't have to worry about costs to rent anything.

[He's just full of great ideas tonight, and Tifa's eyes completely light up that they could put the fire to shame.]

The riverside might be nice...

[Shyly and unconsciously, she bats her lashes at him.]

That was where we first met here, wasn't it? The first and second time.

[...Hah. A small, rueful grin.]

Not exactly the best meetings... You sure you want it there?

What do you mean, not the best meetings?

[Oh, she knows. She hasn't forgotten about the fish and the flower dogs and how they pushed them both into the river.]

It's what started all this, isn't it?

[Not to mention the initial hostility. If someone only saw that one interaction they never would have believed they would be talking about marriage a year later.]

Maybe so... [His grin widens a little.] Should we try to find the exact spot?

[Come to think of it, they never really went down there again, save for that one date they had where they went fishing. Granted, they haven't had the best experiences with water...

I mean, we could. The area's improved a lot since we all first moved in.

[It would be nice, she thinks, but she was only joking!]

It doesn't have to be there, though. The dog park might not be a bad idea, either. It's close to home for everyone, near the Harvest, and there's plenty of room for everyone... and the dogs to play.

[Always have to keep the dogs in mind!!]

Hm... But...

...It may not be cleanest.

[If she knows what he means. Although he tries, it's not like the dogs always pick up after themselves and other dogs do use the park.]

Well, not yet, but we could always clean and fix it up.

[Preferably before the snow comes. There isn't really anyone else to maintain it, and Tifa does try to stop by it on the way home sometimes to make sure that it's up to snuff to her own standards, but sometimes, it's hard for the two of them to go through it and catch everything in a single go.

But the longer she thinks about it, the more Tifa shakes her head.]

Well, alright then, maybe not the dog park.

[Is it worth the effort? Probably not... She still really likes the initial idea, anyway.

There's a pause as she reaches across back to pick up her cider, and then tucks herself in under his arm.]

Let's go take a look at the riverside when we get the chance. We should bring a few of the flower dogs with us, too. For old time's sake.

... And if that doesn't work out, then maybe... the plaza. Near the rose garden and the swings. Though, I guess they won't really be around in the winter, would they?

Mm... We could still look around the area. There are other parks and gardens nearby, so we can check them as well.

But who knows what will be around... Ah. What about the date? December is when the Christmas season is starting... They may start decorations early again.

Oh... do you think they'll be up by the time the wedding comes around? That might be fun...

[With the lights and the snow... Even just the thought of it is magical, and Tifa drowns her excitement in the cider, but as she lowers her cup, there's a slight furrow to her brow.]

How long was it before everything started happening last year...?

[She remembers the sweaters, the gumdrops, and then... the toy factory...]

[....Hrm. He's thinking of the same thing and furrows his brows a bit.]

It's usually...not as chaotic in the beginning of the beginning. I remember word being spread about the holiday and decorations going up as early as the first week.

It would probably be best if we timed the wedding then as well, before things get too busy for everyone else.

[And before anything stupid appears to ruin everything—more reasons to have Beatrix on security..........

He swears if he sees those gumdrops he's shooting them on sight—]

[And then everyone smooched at their wedding—]

I was thinking the same. First week of the month, maybe? That should give plenty of time for us to prepare for it, and lots of time before the holidays.

[Counting their honeymoon.]

Maybe if we ask the tapirs nicely, we could see some decorations for it. I just hope I'm not forced into a sweater over my dress...

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