The small lakeside church is quiet and warmly lit. Andy and Lilly stand together at the altar as groom and bride, with marriage papers and two rings waiting between them.
Lilly wears her flower tiara with her bridal outfit, the blossoms recalling their secret clearing. A few respectful witnesses sit nearby while the officiant opens the ceremony.
Lilly
He is really here with me, choosing me before everyone. This safe future is no longer only something I dream about.
the officiant
We are gathered to witness the marriage of Andy and Lilly. Lilly, you have chosen him freely, and today you stand together as partners.
Lilly
I have chosen him with all my heart. Andy gave me safety, hope, and a home where love does not disappear.
The officiant gestures toward the rings, then places the marriage papers where both can sign. Lilly keeps her golden-brown eyes fixed lovingly on Andy.
the officiant
Andy, before these witnesses, will you place the ring and speak your vows to Lilly?
“"I will." I place the ring on Lilly's finger and look into her beautiful golden eyes. "Lilly, I promise to provide for you, protect you, love you, and care for you as you should have been during your childhood, and make you the happiest girl to have ever lived."”
SUCCESS (Good Willpower, rolled -1)
Andy
I will. Lilly, I promise to provide for you, protect you, love you, and care for you as you should have been during your childhood. I promise to make you the happiest girl to have ever lived.
Andy takes the ring and gently places it on Lilly’s finger. He looks into her beautiful golden eyes as the band settles, a quiet promise made before everyone gathered.
Lilly
He sees everything I endured, and he is still choosing me with such tenderness. I am safe in this promise.
Lilly
Andy, my prince, I accept your vows with all my heart. I promise to love you, cherish you, and build our home with you.
Lilly’s fingers close carefully around Andy’s hand. Tears brighten her eyes beneath the flower tiara, while the ring catches the church’s warm light.
the officiant
With these vows and rings freely given, I recognize your commitment to one another. Lilly, you may place Andy’s ring and speak your vows.
Lilly
I will, my husband. I choose you today, tomorrow, and every ordinary morning we share.
Quest Complete
Marry Lilly