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[glaciare]

Clive,
Forgive me for writing to you like this when I can simply find you and talk to you. But some of the novelty of being able to do that hasn't worn off -- every day I find myself grateful to our hosts if only for this one thing. That you are here, and you are mine. I love you, and while the question of our relationship has never been in doubt, I am overjoyed to share my happiness at being yours with our family and friends.

Though Hilda seems willing to help where she can, and I cannot help but thank the Founder for her willingness. I truly have no idea where to begin.

[flagrates]

You will have no complaints from me, Jill. I will always be glad to hear from you, whether in person or through letters.

Are you worried about the wedding? If it's giving you trouble, we can keep it simple. Between us.

[glaciare]

I had thought of that. But-- with Joshua and Dion here, and all the friends we have made, it seems only right to include them. Hilda suggested the Horizon, which will make things easier.

[flagrates]

Much easier.

What are you having the most trouble with? We can start there.

[glaciare]

I suppose what it should look like, of all things. I always thought I would be married in Rosalith, with the Duchess taking matters into her own hands. I've no desire to recreate what she might have thought a proper wedding should look like. Yet at the same time I don't want to pretend that Rosalith doesn't hold a place in our hearts and our past.

[flagrates]

That's easy enough then. Just think of Rosalith, and then what mother wouldn't do.

You know... the castle lies beyond the shore of my domain. We could get married there, on the beach. So we can see it.

If you'd like.

[glaciare]

We already are, by marrying each other to begin with. But that is easy enough -- roses, and reds and whites and black.

That would be wonderful, Clive. I can't imagine any place more perfect.

[flagrates]

Then that's what we'll have.

Joshua will stand with me, but... do you have anyone to stand with you?

[glaciare]

Istredd? Or failing him, perhaps Hilda.

[flagrates]

Its your choice. Who would you prefer?

[glaciare]

I have known Istredd the longest, so I will ask him to see if would be willing.

Though we will have to include Jaskier at some point, for I feel if he is not invited he shall surely take it as a slight.

[flagrates]

I wouldn't dream of not inviting Jaskier. He's one of the first people we met here, after all.

[glaciare]

Shall we invite him to officiate? I would also suggest Joshua, but I fear between the three of us no one would be able to get out any words from behind our tears.

[flagrates]

When you put it like that...
I think Jaskier would be the better choice, yes.

[glaciare]

I should very much like to say my vows now that I have the freedom to do so. I shall let the both of them know.

Will you have Dion stand with you as well?

[flagrates]

You know...
That's not a bad idea.
I'll ask him.

[glaciare]

I worry for him -- he and I have much in common about the weight of our past. I can only hope what I can offer is enough, as you did for me. He cannot kill that which used him but perhaps, in the absence of revenge, he can still find peace.

[flagrates]

It's what the both of you deserve.
He's been given a second chance, here. I just hope he takes it.

[glaciare]

Perhaps one day I will agree with you. It gets easier now, away from our home, surrounded by people who do not know what I have done and for who.

But we can only encourage him to do so, given the freedom here.

[flagrates]

And I can only encourage you to do so as well.

And I will. To the end of my days.

[glaciare]

As I will remind you to take care of yourself until then, and after. Together we will find a way to overcome what we could not alone. This much I know to be true.

[flagrates]

Jill...

[ There's no point in arguing and he knows it. ]

Always. I wouldn't be able to do it without you.