Sal'Elgar

The Big Day - Part 25

Moving the many pillows out of her way she got out of bed rubbing the small of her back as she ambled to the private bath.

I think I got bigger overnight

How is that even possible that you haven't popped yet

I have no clue

There is no way you're going to shrink back to the way you were

I might

That is as great a lie as when you said you weren't going to bang the egg, now look where I am

Oh shut it – still totally worth it

Filling the tub she slid in so she could prepare for her day.

Solas stood in his room wearing a towel staring at the white linen suite. He smiled as he ran his hand over the embroidery of silver threaded stems and leaves around the two inch collar. It was an overly long tunic that would reach almost to the backs of his knees, with a slit up either side. The silver embroidered belt made from snoufleur skin to cinch the shirt. The soft linen leggings and snoufleur skinned calf boots to match the belt. Gazing at the outfit he sighed grabbing at his towel feeling the beginnings of nerves.

Cassandra helped her get the gown on smiling as she tied the sash making sure it fell correctly. Salihn looked in the mirror and smiled pleased with the look. The small wreath of white flowers sat just over her head to lie gently in the middle of her forehead. She had braided the sides and pulled them back into one long braid, leaving the rest free. The white linen baby doll dress had a modest scooped neck that showed cleavage, but not too much. The edge was embroidered with silver threaded stems and leaves. The dress hugged her just under her breasts, with long tapered sleeves, and then fell in soft lines down her body. The front was designed to stop at her ankles and the back would trail just slightly on the ground. The snoufleur slippers felt butter soft on her feet and turning she looked at Cass seeing her dash tears from her face.

"Oh my friend you are so beautiful," she said happily.

Hugging her she felt her own eyes begin to tear up.

"Damn it Cass...you're making me cry now," she said wiping them away quickly.

"I'm sorry," she said with a choking laugh.

"Soon it will be your turn, and I will ruin your makeup," she joked with her.

Salihn opened her armoire and pulled out the box that held Solas' ring. Grabbing a piece of leather she strung it and then wrapped it securely around her sash, slipping the band behind the sash so it was unseen. They both turned at the knocking at the door and Salihn watched Cass open it letting Cullen in.

Like Cassandra he was dressed in simple fare. He wore a burgundy muslin tunic with dark brown leathers and matching calf boots. Moving towards him she pinned the small boutonniere of white flowers like the ones in her hair to his chest.

"There now your outfit is complete Commander," she said patting his chest smiling up at him.

Grasping her hand he placed a small kiss over her knuckles.

"You look beautiful, are you ready?" he asked with his voice thickened with emotion.

Nodding her head she didn't want to speak thinking if she did she would start crying again.

They moved towards the Great Hall where the ceremony would be held and stood outside the door waiting for the music to begin. They heard the soft strains of the music and Cullen placed her hand around his arm as he smiled down at her as he laid his hand over hers.