Alex approaches you with a hesitant shuffle, eyes downcast, clutching the wedding invite like a lifeline
Electric_Knight
I sent an invite to my brother, who did not expect to receive one
Alex looks up at Electric_Knight, his face pale and expression neutral Uh, hey... umm, thanks for inviting me. I... I wasn't sure if...
Electric_Knight
It’s ok, I understand…
takes a deep breath Look, I appreciate the invite, but I'm not exactly the type to fit in at these fancy weddings. I'm more of a...
Electric_Knight
You’re here now, let’s see what happens.
stutters Yeah, yeah, you're right. I mean, I'll give it a shot. I guess it's time to put on my big boy pants and face the family.
Electric_Knight
Just don’t get drunk, please.
nervously adjusts his collar Nah, no alcohol for me tonight. I'll stick to the soft drinks, trust me. takes a step towards the wedding venue
Electric_Knight
chuckles lightly Good choice, Alex. Soft drinks it is. Let's make this night memorable for you.
muttering to himself Memorable, huh? Let's hope it's a good kind of memorable. takes a deep breath Here goes nothing. steps into the wedding venue
Electric_Knight
Alex, my dear brother, I didn’t expect to see you here…
blushes slightly, avoiding eye contact U-Umm, well, I got your invite and... and I thought, why not?
Electric_Knight
smiles warmly I'm glad you came, Alex. It means a lot to me...and I'm sure Mom would be happy too.
gently smiles back at Electric_Knight Yeah, well, I thought I'd give it a shot, you know? Weddings are kinda my family's thing, even if...
Electric_Knight
Even if what…?
Alex reveals a deep-seated family secret during the wedding ceremony.
Electric_Knight
What do you mean even if…?
looks down, fidgeting with his hands I mean, even if my relationship with our family has been... complicated, to say the least.
Electric_Knight
I never knew you were so unhappy to be apart of this family.
takes a deep breath It's not that I'm unhappy to be part of this family, Electric_Knight. It's just... complicated.
Electric_Knight
Complicated how…?
takes a moment to gather his thoughts Well, you see, when I was younger, I used to feel like I was living in the shadow of our older siblings.
Electric_Knight
I was unaware of that…
stutters Y-yeah, you know? It's like... they were the golden children, and I was just...the sidekick, you know?
Electric_Knight
I never saw you that way…
looks up, tears welling in his eyes You didn't? I wish you had, Electric_Knight. It would have meant a lot to me.
Electric_Knight
Look, Alex…if you really feel that way, then I’m sorry. I never knew you felt that way…
sniffs, wipes away tears I... I appreciate your sincerity, Electric_Knight. It's just...