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1358 - The Year of Shadows

Flamerule (July) 23

    My eyes went wide. "Well congratulations."
     Kes said "Thank you, but how do I tell Milo?"
     I said "Just don't tell him it's mine."
     Kes looked at me "Dilan, I'm serious."
     I said "actually, so am I." We both laughed. I said "Oh, let's see, tell him the truth."
     Kes said "but would he be happy?"
     I looked at her "You know Milo better than I do, and I know he'll be happy. Trust me."
     Kes said "I always trust you Dilan." Then she noticed the swords in my belt, she hadn't noticed before. "When did you get those rapiers?"
     I looked at my swords. "Oh, in Shadowdale. I got them off a dead zhent."
     Kes said "Those are nice."
     I said "Thanks. I have something to say."
     Kes looked at me, seeing the seriousness in my eyes. Something she didn't see very often, if at all. "What is it?"
     I looked at her "I want to go on my own for a while."
     Kes said "You know you can do anything you want. We will Miss you though. When do you plan on leaving?"
     I said "After the wedding."
     Kes said "You better wait til after the wedding."
     I said "I'm gonna go help Milo with the planning and the bachelor party. Unless there's something else you needed."
     Kes said "No, nothing else, and watch what you plan for that party."
     I smiled "I will." As I left, I whispered, but loud enough for Kes to hear. "I know some twins across town I would love to watch." and as I walked out of the tavern, Kes smiled.
     I walked up to Milo. "So what have you got planned so far?"
     Milo looked at me "Almost done actually. The question is, how's your part going?"
     I smiled "The bachelor party? Oh it's going fine."
     Milo smiled "What do you have so far?"
     I said "I can't tell you that. It's a secret."
     Milo smiled "What did Kessy have to say?"
     I said "I can't tell, but I suppose she'll tell you soon enough. I'm also leaving after your wedding."
     Milo looked at me with a confused look on his face. "Where are you going?"
     I said "Traveling the world, I want to see what else is out there."
     Milo said "I'm sorry to hear that. Good luck out there then."
     I said "Thanks. I have to finish my planning. Your party is tomorrow night."
     Milo said "Ok, see you later."
     I said You too, and congratulations." as I walked off.
     Milo was confused again. "Ok."

Flamerule (July) 26

    Milo was standing at the alter beside me, nervously. "It'll be ok."
     Milo just smiled, but you could see the nervousness still in his face. The music started and Milo and me looked down the aisle. We saw Kes walking down the aisle in her gown. Milo just stared at her as she walked.
     When she got to the alter, Milo took her hands and said "You look beautiful."
     Kes smiled "I hope so. It took me hours to look like this." They turned to the priest.
     The priest started the ceremony. He looks at the crowd and said "Thank you all for coming to this joyous occasion." Then he looks to the bride and groom. "These two have decided to join together in matrimony." He looks at Milo "Milo, do you take Kessinda to be your wife? For life and more? No matter what happens, and to enjoy each other?"
     Milo said "I do, with all my heart."
     The priest looks to Kes "Kessinda, do you take Milo to be your husband? For life and more? No matter what happens, and to enjoy each other?"
     Kes said "I do, that's why I'm pregnant."
     Milo stares at her, wide eyed and jaw dropped. "W-w-w-what?"