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“Some of the spikiest cactuses grow the most beautiful flowers and they very much love the dry.” Lyra didn’t understand how two people with the same parents could possibly be so different but she did know that she loved her sister dearly and just wanted her to be happy all the time. Ally might not ever want to get married, but Lyra did. She had been dreaming of it since she was a child which was a little terrifying because in all of her wedding related dreams, her suitor was a faceless man. Maybe that just meant she hadn’t met him yet. Besides, she wasn’t certain that she wanted to marry a man. “Well first I need to find someone who loves me as I am. But I promise, IF and when I do get married, you’ll be my maid of honour.”

"Oh, I love cacti! It tastes quite good in soup," Ally mused, thinking of how pretty the color from cacti flowers were and how much she wished that was the color of the dress she was wearing instead. But when Lyra mentioned being a maid of honour, all those thoughts vanished from Ally's mind and she clapped happily. "There's no way you won't find someone who won't love you for you! Its bound to happen and when it does, I can't wait! I already have the best bachelorette party planned for you."

Lyra had never hooked up at a wedding. She knew that if she was to leave with anyone for that purpose, it would be purely lust and no love, and she didn’t want that. She didn’t understand why people were so obsessed with one-night stands. In fact, she would be more happy just socialising with people she cared about instead. 

She smiled as her sister proposed the question. Lyra had never considered the fact that her mother might re-marry. “Maybe if she falls in love with a mermaid, she might get married underwater, but I personally wouldn’t like it. It would be too wet.” She reflected quietly for a moment before speaking again. “Personally, if I ever got married, I would want it to be in Wonderland. Imagine all the cool things there that people have never seen. Could you imagine a wedding where the flowers sing?” 

"Wet is good though! Dry means rough and calloused and sad, wet could mean life and rebirth and gorgeousness!" Ally sighed dreamily. "And falling in love with a mermaid, well now, isn't that such goals?" She twisted the ends of her hair before putting them in her mouth, chewing lightly as she imagined it all. When her sister started speaking again, she spit out the hair and paid attention, nodding as Lyra said something wonderful. "Wonderland would be the best place to have a wedding, of course! The flowers could be the chorus and the band and the DJ, ugh! I would want a Wonderlandian wedding too, if I ever wanted to get married. But I don’t, so you need to let me help plan yours, deal?”

“This is so lovely, isn’t it? I never would’ve thought of getting married in the forest but it really keeps the vibes from being trapped, doesn’t it? Oh, if Mum ever gets married to someone new, we have to plan something at least this glorious for her. Do you think she’d get married underwater?” Ally asked sincerely, letting her chin rest on her propped-up hands.

I would thank the Great Flamingo in the sky for keeping me safe and making life so fun! I say it all the time outloud but who knows if she can hear it?

Mal: Why's it have to mean anything? I like that it doesn't mean anything. That means I can make it whatever I want, which is exactly what my life should be, and not my mother's. Okay, I'm not the one who made the rules. Pretty sure that was Latin. Might have to take it up with the dead language Al.

Mary Kate: LOL I haven't but I've never been into the idea of watery bras so I might have to keep looking for another way instead. Those words are like TRIGGERING to him... Am I mean enough to use that to my advantage?

Mary Kate: Oh, who am I kidding? It's Will, of course I am.

Ally: Watery bras are so comfortable though! Plus they're not filled with water, its gas, so if you ever need to set a fire without warning, you're good!

Haverly: Yeah, I'd rather not. Our castle is like right above the cliffs? So it's usually just a bunch of crashing. Some people might find that relaxing, I guess.

Mal: Then I think I'm done. I'm pretty okay with just being 'Mal.' It suits me, short and not-so-sweet lol. Wouldn't Allegra just be the feminine form? I thought that's how the whole a and o thing at the end of a name worked.

Ingrid: I also kind of think that sounds fun? But like, more fun if I can pop it back in later, sometimes sog's not like, good for a certain sitch.

Ingrid: Are you good at hopping on one foot?

Ally: What certain sitchs would be better with repoppable limbs? I think life might be better if we were loosey goosey all the time

Frankie: Lots of pastry type ones with fruits and whipped cream, sometimes drizzled hazlenut spread. But like crepes, waffles, french toast.

Freddie: They must have hella arm and leg muscles, to pull that off, but sure, I ain't gonna argue. Your version sounds a lot more fun than the regular stuff.

Freddie: Might be I oughta switch up my outfit then. Whaddya think, green top hat? Green feather? Toss in some of my aura or whatever.

Freddie: Man, hot dogs are like an affront against nature. We can sacrifice ALL the hot dogs s'far as I'm concerned.

Ally: Animals are the strongest beasts of all of us so that isn't surprising, is it? And I can't help but agree, the regular stuff is so dowdy, just downright dowdy.

Ally: A top hat would be amazing but you would also look gorgeous with green lipstick! Just saying!

Jay: You ever just look at the sky and wonder if a fluffy cloud taste like cotton candy? And if it did what flavor would it be?

Ally: Fun fact -- cotton candy is flavored after actual cotton!

Frankie: Oh well that's pretty cool then. Can't say that I've got anything specific that has me feeling real chummy. Summer break is fun, but it's not like I don't like school, because I love my major. I have been making some pretty great breakfasts though now that I have more time and the use of the Skellington's kitchen!

There’s no time for playing games, so it’s time to list some names!

@rottenjayy, @felixstabbington, @emmettvardaros, @curlyofneverland, and maaaaybe @jungleboyblake if he’s allowed a non-husband date.

Mary Kate: I wish wine tasted better in flasks because I'd totally sneak rose into Wake's wedding, I'm not sure it's on the menu. I should double check. Will must have a binder or something around somewhere, maybe it's not too late to ensure all my favorite drinks are on there :-p Rose should go with my toast!

Haverly: Lmao if you say so girlie. What kinda music you listening to? Anything good?