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[cryovision]

Hm? You don't have to find a way. He's one of the richest men in Teyvat. He could send all of us on twelve first class honeymoons in a row and not flinch.

[But more importantly...]

Anyway, if it's my wedding then I'm the one who gets to decide who's involved. Actually...

[There is a brief pause, as the gears visibly turn for a moment, and then a light going DING in his still slightly drunken brain.]

Aha! You see, my dear lady, I had been thinking that any glamorous wedding needs a big, classy gown. But I'd been debating whether or not I'm willing to endure the teasing of my fellow knights were I to wear one. But when we have such a cute and charming third partner, the problem solves itself.

[Clearly, he's not really thinking of her as outside the arrangement. He's just rolling her right into his excitement.]

[overworker]

Wh-- it's not right to make him pay for his own honeymoon!!

[She does giggle though. It's cute how theoretically eager Noctua's wife is to start spending his money for him already.

But then suddenly he's talking about dresses and she assumes he'll ask her to help her pick one but instead he talks about putting her in one and she sputters.]

Wh-- m-me?! Well... yes... it is your wedding...

[And quickly realizes she doesn't really have an argument for that.]

...you really shouldn't deprive Noctua the joy of seeing you all dressed up. I think you'd look quite beautiful. Not that... um... I'd say no if you decided you really did want me there. Just-- I thought...

[Her face is so warm, she feels like he can probably just feel how close she is to exploding. Emotionally it's-- everything she could ask for. But she doesn't want to barge in and ruin something that was supposed to be special, just for the two of them. But it's equally difficult to keep her mind from getting carried away with the "what if"s.]

[cryovision]

Of course we want you there. It isn't as if I've invited you to come be a housemaid, Celes.

[just. ruffles her hair! but also he's lifting their entwined hands so he can kiss her knuckles, all knightly and cool]

You are part of the image we both have of a future where we can be happy.

[overworker]

I know. You wouldn't ask something like that-- even if I would have offered.

[How dare he be tipsy and still this dashing. She's utterly defeated.]

I just... guess I didn't expect that. At least, not so soon. I wouldn't want to take away from what you had planned. But it would be nice...

[cryovision]

Hmmm... If it's too much too soon, I wouldn't presume to pressure you into a commitment of that nature. But if you really do find it appealing, I'd be quite happy to have you.

If it makes you feel more secure in my level of selfishness, I'll admit I was dreaming of having his full attention the night of. But we can work out an arrangement to everyone's liking. I'll be inviting Zephyr if possible as well, although not in the same capacity. He wouldn't like to be tied down.

[overworker]

No, I—- If I’m honest, it is something I do want, deep down. But I figured something like that was probably an impossible dream.

So even if I had to wait a little… I’d still be happy just to have that moment.

Because it does feel a little bit like I’d be cheating you both out of something you’d meant to share together, just the two of you. I’d want you to be able to have that without having to worry about other people. You both deserve that.

[cryovision]

It's very kind of you to think so.

[He has to think about this a bit more.]

...We all deserve a little one-on-one time, I think. So we'll just trade off, when that feels necessary. I'll be spoiled and claim the wedding night, but the second night is all yours. And the next... will be you and I alone.

[overworker]

That does seem like the most fair way to do it. And then if we're not satisfied we spoiled him enough, we can take all the time we want after that.

[cryovision]

Precisely. I want us all to return to our daily lives so relaxed it makes everyone we know jealous.

[overworker]

That does sound quite nice.

[Chuckling--]

You know you're still gonna owe Noct a wedding dress though, right? Even if you only wear it in private.

[cryovision]

Hmmm... Maybe so.

[He is always willing to dress up. And he is absolutely going to spend Diluc's money on clothes.]

Ah, right. When we get back, I'll have to introduce you to Dandelion... I have no doubt the knights would be delighted to have you.

[overworker]

Mmmmmhmmm.

[She knows it. And she also remembers Pavo in a wedding dress, which is why she can say with certainty that it deserves a repeat.]

You think so...? Well it's true I'll have to find some way to contribute-- I'll do my best!

[cryovision]

The Acting Grandmaster is a lot like you. Honestly, if you can make a dent in her busywork, you'd be saving me a lot of trouble.