Telling Others

Posted on Thu Mar 30th, 2017 @ 6:04pm by Colonel S'er'in'e & Samanthia Akiashiro

With Samanthia accepting her question to marry he sent a message to Cait, inviting his parents. He felt pride since she took him as her Mate and now more so with the though she would take him as her Husband. He knew she had been through much because of his ways but it was important for him to keep hers in an equal footing to his own. After a days shift he walked in and sighed, his shoulders ached from the sheer amount of paperwork that her fighters and pilots came with.

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Samanthia hummed softly as she made her way through the vast star bases promenade after business in the lounge she runs. She was making a beeline for the tailor shop that was commissioned to make her wedding gown. She hoped that this was the last fitting for the gown. She was looking forward to being mated and raising children again. She put a hand on her belly in a manner that looked like she was smoothing out a wrinkle in her blouse. Even though she wasn't showing yet, but knowing life was blossoming within her, added a light bounce in her step.

She had scheduled the use of a major holo-deck on the recreational deck of the starbase. Several good programmers to help with the programming the scenery of the church main auditorium where the ceremony was going to be held. The Starbase Chaplian had been reserved. Even though she had the Caitian version of the Wedding and showing she was carrying, she was legally married. But it was a nice touch to do the human version.

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Taking a seat in his favorate and most comfortable chair in the home S'er'in'e browsed a series of picture lists of the attire expected of a groom to wear. Humans had strange customs indeed yet her ways were important just as his were important to her. He wondered what he would look like in such an outfit, especially since some wore black, others white and some cream. He knew black might be too much considering his fur would match, but he would need Samanthia's help in deciding that much he knew.

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At the tailor shop, Samanthia had changed into the wedding gown and was posing before the full length mirrors arranged so that she could see her back also. She felt giddy, a bit scared, excited as she turned this way and that feeling the materials caress her skin. She took careful steps not to catch the hem of the bridal gown. It was soft cream white with soft yellow seam lines and hems.

"Hmmm... Hows it feel? Any place that is too tight?" The Seamstress spoke as she looked critically at the way the material moved when worn.

Samanthia ran her hands down the material in front, giving thought to her pregnancy and the time for the ceremony to take place. "It is perfect. With enough room to allow for growth." Both knew that a pregnancy could be a disaster to a newly made bridal gowns if the wedding was delayed or sudden growth spurt of the unborn.

The seamstress nodded, stepping forward to assist in removing the bridal gown. "Wonderful." As she helped Samanthia remove the gown. "We do have lingerie to go with the gown. Would you like to see?" As the assistant helped put the gown on the hanger.

"I'd love to," Samanthia smiled as she hurriedly put on her daily business attire.

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S'er'in'e knew that to fit in these outfits it would first need to be made and being far larger than a Human male it would require some effort. Aside from his issued uniform and his Caitian attire it would be the first time he wore anything else.

He'd wait of course to speak to Samanthia for her insight, she had been married before and that was experience he wanted to draw on to ensure he did things the right way. In his lap sat the box the Overseer had brought on board for Samanthia, the headband that was her by right and position as his Mate. A headband he'd yet to see her wear and hoped she would.

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Samanthia browsed through the offered selection, picking out the style that would get any male's blood flowing. "I'll take this set." Smiling softly as she held out her card to pay for the clothing. The clothing was secured in a bag along with the bridal gown.

Soon she was leaving the shop with her purchases and heading down to the Akiashiro Deck. She looked thoughtful as the lift travelled through the station heading down picking up personnel and dropping them off till it was her stop. She got off and moved gracefully through the Central Section, pausing briefly at the Security Checkpoint. She let them scan the packages and allowed her to pass. Stopping of at the Elder's and First Wife Apartment. She entered and curtsied to Tamarue. "Greetings. I ask a favor of you."

Tamarue smiled at Samanthia, one of 'Daughters' who was somewhat her favored as she was rarely seen hanging around and getting in the way. "Daughter, I'd be more than happy." Standing up spying the packages and the covering wrap from the Bridal shop. "You got to show me." Taking some of the packages from her.

"Only if you can hang on to these for me till the wedding ceremony." Samanthia spoke softly, hanging up the gown so she could uncover the bridal gown to show Tamarue. "The smaller packages are lingerie that goes under the dress."

Tamarue eyes twinkles with a bit lecherous delight. "Sammy, you're gonna kill that panther of yours!" With a soft giggle. "If I was years younger." Helping Samanthia store her bridal outfit. "Will your parents be here for the wedding?"

"Unfortunately no. Their ship is on an assignment to help stop a plague from spreading to the stars. We're going have a video link up so that they can watch." Samanthia spoke softly. "I was wondering if Elder Raphiel would be honored to take the place of my father in giving me away."

"You sure know how to kill a man, Samanthia!" Raphiel had entered unannounced unnoticed till he spoke. "I'd be honored. You have turned one of my establishment into a very profitable venture."

Tamarue smiled delighted. "You should see her dress. And no word of this to her mate. Rituals and Protocol must be observed."

"Thank you," Samanthia gave Tamarue a quick hug and smiled at Raphiel. "I'll give the name of the shop for the lingerie."

Raphiel gave a chuckle. "Get outta here before your mate comes a prowlin." He watched Samanthia scamper out with a departing wave.

Samanthia walked down the corridor to their suite of room and entered with a bounce in her step. She had the scent of cigar smoke upon her that Raphiel favored. " 'Pologyze it took so long." Seeing S'er'ine had the jewelry box on his lap.

When she walked in S'er'in'e rose to greet her but stopped suddenly and wrinkled his nose. "What is that odour?" It was unpleasant to his nose, strong, musky. He took a step back obvious it was unpleasant to him.

"Cigar smoke. I paid a visit to Tamarue." Samanthia explained kinda surprised at him stopping. To her the smell didn't bother her as she kinda liked the aroma it had.

S'er'in'e listened to her explination of the odour. "I hope he will not partake at the wedding of such a foul smelling habit." He held the box within her own headband. "The last time you opened this you fell out of favour with the Overseer, I have not seen you wear it. Would you.....now?" His soft voice spoke.

"Well.. At the time it seamed like she was bribing me with it." Samanthia took the head piece out of the box and really got a good look at it. She looked up at him. "Would you like the honors of placing it on me?" She held it out to him.

Placing the box on the desk S'er'in'e first undid the tie her hair had in it, it allowed her hair to flow freely and he'd noticed it had grown longer due to the treatments and pregnancy. He worked his hands behind her ears to the back of her head and very gently scratched her scalp. He knew she liked him running his fingers through her hair. After a few moments of this he gently took the headband, placed it on her head ensuring it was centred and stepped back smiling.

Samanthia sighed softly at the ministrations. With her hair loose and the weight of the head piece. She moved to a small mirror that hung near the door to the apartment and looked at herself. She gasped at the all the high quality gems and precious metals went into the making of the head piece. "It is beautiful." She spoke a bit breathlessly to him as she spun to face him. She knew it would go exceptionally well the gown she had chosen. This would be the talk of the Starbase to come. "Have you found a Tux for you to wear?"

"I actually need your help on that matter." S'er'in'e spoke as he showed her the score of PADDs and information that he was viewing to aid in his choices.

Samanthia looked at the offered information. "Hmmmmm...." She glanced up at him, then to pad. She motioned for S'er'in'e to follow her over to the console. Using the communication camera, took a picture of him and settled at the console. She uploaded the information he had gathered and ran software program, placing him into the various suits instead of the models that was being used. She then looked through them quickly. Then pausing at midsummer dark blue tux with a white dress shirt. "This one here makes you look quite handsome." She looked up at S'er'in'e to watch how he perceived it.

He looked at the picture. "I hope something such as this can be made to fit me." He hoped so especially in the sheer size of him but also the double joint in the legs and accommodation for the tail. "Are there any special considerations I should be aware of, pre wedding ceremonies, cultural requirements, do I need to learn passages?"

"Your part is easy. Once everyone is seated. You walk with the Minister or the person performing the ceremony and then wait for best men and brides maids file in and me my escort bringing up the rear. Once that is done. And Elder Raphiel giving me away to you. I approach. Then the person performing the wedding ceremony will start the ceremony. Just follow the cues given. After the kiss, we leave back down the center isle to head up to Warp-12 for the reception." She looked thoughtful. "Oh.. you'll need a ring to place on my finger." She points to her left ring finger. I'll get a ring for you also."

She saved the picture of S'er'in'e in a nice dark blue tux with his measurements to include the tail-hole. "There..." She then contacted Oscars Tailer shop up on the Promenade. After a few minutes of talking and haggling, Samanthia sent the picture and measurements. "Okay at least two fittings?"

Oscar nodded back, "yup. Have him swing by two days from now for the first fitting."

Samanthia nodded. "I'll make sure he arrives. Say about 1700 hrs? He does have Fleet business to take of."

"That would be fine. See you then." Oscar spoke then broke the connection as Samanthia turned towards S'er'in'e.

"Once the word gets out. You're going to be invited to a lot parties. Go have fun, cause I'm going to be invited to a lot ladies parties that don't include men-folks."

"Fun, I know very few on board to warrant invitations," S'er'in'e knew this was part of the routine. However since the effort was made he'd return it.

Samanthia leaned back in the seat, "So.. who did you want to invite to the Wedding Ceremony? We have to send out the invitation so that everyone can arrive or make arrangements for video hook-ups." She looked up at S'er'in'e with a warm loving smile at him.

"My family, though age may prevent them traveling. The Overseer, though I am uncertain if she will attend, the Captain, Von." S'er'in'e replied. "I could invite those I work with but my options of friends are indeed limited."

"Hmmmm," Samanthia spoke softly, spinning the seat around to face the console and brought up notepad and making a list. She put in all of those that S'er'in'e mentioned. His and her folks would get live hook-up via communication. She worked diligently for the next several hours working up the list. Her list was huge compared to Her Mate's. "Equal amount of guests?" She looked over at him.

"I leave that choice to you my Mate." S'er'in'e replied, she was experienced in such things and so was depending on her alot more than he'd admit to see that her customs and traditions are satisfied.

"I'll get on it." She smiled at him over her shoulder at him. She looked thoughtful as his list contained a few fleet officer of note. His Caitian Overseer. Family, at least his parents. Via holovid communications if they couldn't leave the planet. "Could you make me some tea please." She spoke looking at the screen thoughtfully at growing list of guest to the wedding ceremony of theirs.

S'er'in'e replicated some tea and a single cup, milk and sugar if she wished it and placed it on her desk next to the console. He stood behind her and then began to ran his claws lightly through her hair offering very light scratches to her scalp knowing hos sharp his claws really were.

Samanthia smiled at combing by S'er'in'e using his claws. She was growing to like it very much. She added a small bit of sugar to the tea and stirred it in as she worked on the invitations, Scheduling the block of time for communications for the link up to those that wouldn't be able to make it.