[ Relief washes over Rafa with that answer. A smile breaks over his face, regardless of the fact that Raphael can't see it, and he leans back in his chair. That relief is obvious in his voice when he speaks next. ]
Thank you, Raphael.
Yours is the authority I recognise. It will mean the world to me, though I know it is a strange favour to ask. Regardless, if ever I can repay this favour in any way, I shall.
[ Whether it's a similar favour or not, he'll consider himself in Raphael's debt. It only seems fair. ]
[ rafa sounds suddenly calmer, like tension has washed out of him, and raphael does little to fight the tug of a smile where no one can see him, alone in his room. it's endearing that rafa was nervous to ask, and raphael's glad he could offer the right answer. he hopes rafa didn't expect him to say no. ]
I'll consider it a privilege. [ and he will, both because it means something to be held in such esteem by rafa, and because he'll be helping a good friend find happiness. he knows rafa deserves it. ]
[ It means a lot to him. If Raphael had refused, he would have looked for another way, but it would not have carried the same weight to him. He can only truly respect the authority of the leaders of his own people. The leaders of other species are not the same, and of course, Rafa has no religion of his own. ]
I can explain our ceremony. It is a simple one, focused on vows, and we will hold it in the Mystic. It will just be Hunter and I, and our closest friends. Magnus should be among them, I hope.
[ he doesn't think it necessary, but there is a comfort in having another to turn to if he ever had a problem here in the city. he values rafa's opinion, respects his approach to life, and from it all stems a strong want to be close to him. ]
I doubt Magnus would miss it for anything. [ raphael knows him well. ] What will you need me to do?
It will not be difficult. It is a simple ceremony. You would invited Hunter and I to make vows to each other, before the witnesses there. Then you would recognise our union, according to your authority to which we have submitted.
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Thank you, Raphael.
Yours is the authority I recognise. It will mean the world to me, though I know it is a strange favour to ask. Regardless, if ever I can repay this favour in any way, I shall.
[ Whether it's a similar favour or not, he'll consider himself in Raphael's debt. It only seems fair. ]
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I'll consider it a privilege. [ and he will, both because it means something to be held in such esteem by rafa, and because he'll be helping a good friend find happiness. he knows rafa deserves it. ]
You don't need to repay me.
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[ It means a lot to him. If Raphael had refused, he would have looked for another way, but it would not have carried the same weight to him. He can only truly respect the authority of the leaders of his own people. The leaders of other species are not the same, and of course, Rafa has no religion of his own. ]
I can explain our ceremony. It is a simple one, focused on vows, and we will hold it in the Mystic. It will just be Hunter and I, and our closest friends. Magnus should be among them, I hope.
voice
[ he doesn't think it necessary, but there is a comfort in having another to turn to if he ever had a problem here in the city. he values rafa's opinion, respects his approach to life, and from it all stems a strong want to be close to him. ]
I doubt Magnus would miss it for anything. [ raphael knows him well. ] What will you need me to do?
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[ A little pause. ]
I could write it all down, if you wish.