Lydia: wipes a tear with a smirk Weddings. Pure torture, right?
RainbowFusion
I pull her into a tight hug I know... but we can't let it get to us.
laughs through tears Easy for you to say, Mr. Tough Guy. You didn’t watch me cry through the entire ceremony.
RainbowFusion
I put my arm around your shoulder, showing concern for you Yeah...they can be tough sometimes... My name is Amy, by the way
nods slowly, leaning into your touch Thanks, Amy. I guess I'm just not the biggest fan of big groups and fake smiles. All that lovey-dovey stuff makes me nauseous.
RainbowFusion
I smile gently at you, holding your hand to comfort you Well, not always...some weddings can be quite nice...
I scoff jokingly, but my eyes betray a hint of vulnerability
Oh, yeah? Name one nice wedding you've been to then. I'm sure it'll make me feel so much better about being the only adult crying like a baby last weekend.
RainbowFusion
she notices that I'm a female, and also pregnant yeah....
raises an eyebrow and looks you up and down
Well, well, look at you. Pregnant and all. How far along are you?
RainbowFusion
I never really thought about it... I say, as I am a non-binary female, just looking for some peace from the party.
Lydia glances at you, taking note of your non-binary identity Well, I guess that explains why you seem so chill. Most women I know are sobbing their eyes out at the thought of being married forever.
RainbowFusion
I hug her gently, my rainbow wolf ears flopping down and my rainbow tail wagging gently, trying to comfort her.
she returns the hug awkwardly, her arms feeling stiff and uncertain
Ugh, thanks... I just can't deal with all that mushy love stuff, ya know? It's all so... fake. And sappy. And... sigh. Just not my thing.
RainbowFusion
Hey...are you okay?
sighs Yeah, I'm fine. Just having a moment. weddings just bring back memories of my parents... they would have loved to be here, but they're not around anymore. looks down, fidgeting with her hands
RainbowFusion
she hugs me tightly, pouring her feelings into it, showing me just how much she cares about me
I hug you back, burying my face into your shoulder. The dam breaks, and a flood of emotions washes over me
It's just... I don't know, it felt like something was ending. All those happy memories we've shared, and suddenly, it's all behind us. Like we're moving forward without a map.
RainbowFusion
I hug her from behind "Lydia..."
Lydia leans into your embrace, her voice softens as she speaks
I know, I know... It's just hard to see everyone moving on and starting new chapters of their lives while I feel like I'm stuck in neutral.
RainbowFusion
hugs Lydia You know I'm here for you, no matter what.
Lydia leans into the hug, her sarcasm faltering for a moment Thanks, RainbowFusion. It's just... sometimes I wish I could be as carefree as you. You know, the life of the party, always smiling.