vow renewals: *back dated to the 14th*

[lt_blade]

A few months ago, Sonya never heard of 'vow renewals', she only came across such a ceremony when trying to think up how to celebrate her two year anniversary. After everything she and Hanzo went through as a family, she felt it was only right that they celebrate with something more meaningful than just a 'night together': either one of them could've been killed several times over in these years and yet they were still alive, together, and had two healthy babies.

The Officer's Club had changed along with the scenery. No longer just a multi room barracks and common room, it was now a nicely fitted triple decker house, complete with a fully stocked and spacious bar. Sonya tried to not think how fast Easy might break in that part. It was nice regardless, and meant that they could celebrate without fear of any interruptions. They even had caterers to provide for a small buffet style dinner for later, providing a chance for people to either stand or sit down as they will to enjoy dinner and not have to bother with awkward seating arrangements.

She'd asked Jack Harkness* to stand over the ceremony. It didn't matter that he was no longer on council: he had officiated their wedding two years ago, she felt it was only right he stand over this ceremony as well. If he wanted to, she would even let little Joe spend the night with their own children and the 'ghost' baby sitter.

Maybe he was more relaxed about it that she was-she had the babies' room rigged with a hidden camera.

The ceremony itself went off without a hitch. Sonya pulled out her wedding dress and the  jacket that arrived from home (having removed the 'general' star and replacing it with a 2nd Lieutenant's pin) for the occasion, glad to not have to bother with looking.  She and Hanzo stood before each other again, to renew their vows before friends (and those considered family) and she felt that the entire night should be special just for it.

"Hanzo Hasashi." She said, once they repeated their vows. "Two years ago, I swore myself as your wife. Since then, we've fought against nature, against our enemies, and even at times against ourselves." That last part was still an ongoing battle at times. "Each time that happens, I find myself only too glad to have found you for such a partner, one that's stood by even when we were both at our worst. Two years ago, you asked me if I was sure about living a life together, knowing what I knew then and know now, I tell you now that my answer is still yes." And to hell with fate.

She wanted to tell fate to fuck off, she wanted to tell the same to whatever doubt that kept plaguing her. They had been through a lot as a couple and she wanted the two of them to live their life in peace. She knew well enough that this wouldn't be possible back home, but like hell if she wouldn't take advantage of it here.

ooc: Jack modded with Mun's permission. Tag the couple, tag eachother. The party is back dated to the 14th so as to not interfere with pups who have to work on Saturday.

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Re: OTA-tag Hanzo

[lt_blade]

"Considering the help you and Zell've been-not to mention over at our wedding-seemed wrong not to invite you." Not that Polly didn't seem to mind taking care of the babies, but it also seemed wrong to shove them onto her and Zell whenever.

The glass made her raise an eyebrow. "We're in metro new york and you're having a drink you could have any day you want on the island? You do know that the bar's fully stocked with hard and soft beverages, right?"

Re: OTA-tag Hanzo

[polly_okeefe]

I blinked at Sonya, and then at the drink in my hand. Then I grinned sheepishly, and set the glass down. "Force of habit. I'm going to get myself a Diet Coke."

Re: OTA-tag Hanzo

[lt_blade]

"Not to push or anything." It wasn't like they had to pay for any of this. "Just seems a waste not to take advantage."

"How're things at the office? It's cold and flu season, right?" So far both girls seemed lucky in that regard, but the month was still young.

Re: OTA-tag Hanzo

[polly_okeefe]

"It hasn't been so bad," I said. "And the change in venue has given us the chance to do field trips. We went to the MOMA earlier this week. Though, frankly, the kids preferred the Manhattan children's museum."

Well, I'd liked the MOMA, at least.

Re: OTA-tag Hanzo

[lt_blade]

"I imagine they would. Even I know kids don't really like just 'looking' at things." From her own..hands on..experience as a child, and even at their young age, her babies could never 'not' put their hands on things.

"I think Han and I may check the MOMA ourselves.." She paused. "You and Zell don't mind taking the babies for a few days, do you?"

They were hoping to spend a few days together by themselves.

Re: OTA-tag Hanzo

[polly_okeefe]

"A few days?" I said, a little startled. Babies, for a few days? That was a pretty big responsibility. But as I thought about it, I knew it was one I wanted to take on. "Sure! I'd love to. I'll check with Zell first but... Yes, I'd love to!"

Re: OTA-tag Hanzo

[lt_blade]

"Just two days. I know it's sudden, but we rarely get to spend time together as a couple without the kids."

Strange, she should feel guilty, but all she felt was defensive. It wasn't like she spent all of her time away from the children, and when she did there was always a reason. Rare was it that she and Han actually spent a few days alone as a couple.

"I don't think he minds..hell, I'll be surprised if one of their first words isn't 'yo'."

Re: OTA-tag Hanzo

[polly_okeefe]

"No trouble at all," I said. "I’ve been eager to get back to the Children's Office since Halloween is over. I'm glad to be able to help take care of the children again." I still felt a little bit of resentment at that. I felt as though the Island had targetted those things that made Island life worth living.

And watching Sonya's kids for multiple days... that was an almost frightening challenge, but it was one that gave me the taste of, perhaps, feeling what it was like to have kids of my own.

And I laughed at Sonya's comment. "Yes, I'm sure 'yo' will come into it."

Re: OTA-tag Hanzo

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Sonya frowned.

"I thought you would've come back into it. Halloween was over a month past-you're not seeing visions again are you?" She was genuinely concerned, especially after hearing what happened to her on halloween.

"I'd rather 'yo' than some of the more colorful words I've been saying. I try not to use vulgar language infront of the kids, but there are times when I wonder why I even bother."

Re: OTA-tag Hanzo

[polly_okeefe]

"I have been back at it," I said. "Down at the Children's Office, where there's plenty of places to sit down if I got tired or out of breath. I haven't been babysitting at home, yet. I'd love to do that again."

Re: OTA-tag Hanzo

[lt_blade]

"And they're nearly one year old, so you should be able to do more activities with them besides stacking blocks." Even though that was still a favorite activity for them-well, stacking and whacking at blocks anyway.

"You and Zell enjoying the city as well?" She couldn't spend all her time at the children's office of course.

Re: OTA-tag Hanzo

[polly_okeefe]

"Oh, yeah," I said. "If I can drag Zell away from the hot dog carts. But we've visited some nice restaurants, walked through Central Park, and checked out a movie or two."