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"Oh my! Galeo!" She exclaimed, shocked when the whole thing was revealed. "That must've been agonizing!"

"It was," he winced at the memory, "But now I have the scar to show for it. I've proved valor in battle and I'm still part of the legion, but now I can own land. I am more than just a peasant, I am a soldier and a land owner, as well as the groom of a beautiful, young bride."

She smiled at him dreamily, then looked at the sky. "It's sunset, I need to go.." She said, gettting up. "I'm sorry."

He nodded, "I will see you later," he said and gently brushed a strand of hair from her eyes.

Valentina gave him a smile before she walked back to her home. Her father, Valentinus, walked out after her, meeting Galeo in the same place. "What do you think of my daughter, Galeo?" He asked, amused almost.

Galeo stood and gave a curt nod then returned to his own home.

( Sooo, now what? )

(I dunno x3 your RP, you decide )

(Okay)

The day started with Valentina and her mother dressing for the wedding. A saffron tunic was draped over her, falling at her feet, and a belt tied around her waist in the knot of Hercules. Ove her head was a veil the color of fire and ontop of that a wreath of flowers.

A small ceremony was conducted at Valentina's father's home, an exchange of vows and a contract signing went about. Throughout the ceremony, Valentina seemed nervous, expecially when she consented to the marriage by saying "Ubi tu Gaius, ego Gaia." Her voice was strong and firm, but her body language said otherwise. When the ceremony was nearly finished, Galeo and Valentina made a traditional sacrifice to Jupiter. After, they indulged in the wedding cake and retreated to the home to have a meal.

The procession was next, the couple of course acting out the required roles in the renactment of the Rape of the Sabine women. Then, they met at the groom's home, Galeo needing to carry Valentina over the threshold. She was a bit scared of being carried as well, holding onto his arm tightly. The matron of honor and the invited guests entered the home, her matron, Adriana, escorting Valentina into the bedroom.

She was removed of her jewelry and outer clothing by Adriana who, in turn offered soothing words the whole time to the nervous young girl. When Adriana's blessing and sacrifice were complete, Galeo was allowed to enter to see his bride and be alone with her for the second time in their marriage bed.

((Bah, sorry that sucked so badly. I couldnt fit everything in, but I tried. :C ))

Galeo stood tall throughout the ceremony, going through the motions with ease. He was as nervous as she was but didn't show it nearly as much as she did.

When everything was said and done and they were alone in their room, he smiled at her and slowly approached. He shrugged off the cape and took off his ceremonial armor, "You are my beautiful bride now. I will take care of you," he said soothingly.

(Would you like to fade to black or take it to PM's?
Also, I think you did that post beautifully. You obviously put some time into research)

The possessive nature of his first comment frightened her just a bit. She nodded, though, weakly, in agreement. "Thank you, Galeo.." She said, her voice soft.

((ITs up to you! Though, I'm still a bit sketchy on those type of scenes. The only stipulation I ask is that we fade out before it gets too the.. heavier stuff. ))

(We're not aloud to do anything except fade to black in a public forum. If you want to do anything, it must be PMs. And I don't like choosing things like this. If any even like this happens, I want it to be by your choice)

He smile comfortingly and lay down next to her, gently stroking her bare, soft arm, "I will always take care of you," he started to kiss her neck.

( I'm aware. Let's just skip it then, it's easier. ))

After all that was done and the night was slowly brightening into morning, Valentina awakened next to Galeo. She watched him for a moment, wondering if he was awake yet or not. She cupped his cheek gently with one hand, pulling the sheet over him a bit more as the chilly morning air drafte through under the closed door.

He lay flat on his back with one arm wrapped around her shoulder in a loving embrace. He smiled in his sleep at her touch and stirred slightly, rubbing his feet against hers, as she pulled the blankets over them. Hey he expression on his face was one of happiness.

After gently moving his arm off of her shoulders, she sat up and looked at his sleeping form. Valentina wondered how he felt about her and their marriage, wondered how a military man could be so gentle and kind one moment, but in another a member of Rome's battle-hardened legionnaires. Vaguely, she wondered if he would be a good father, if he would even be around to raise children... But those thoughts could wait. Should she wake before him and make him a breakfast? Did she have the right to? This was her home now, after all. Valentina just sighed and aid back down, falling into an idle state of rest as she thought of the events of the day and night before.

Galeo continued to sleep soundly and he turned onto his side, wrapping both arms around his young bride. The events of that last night had knocked him into a deep, wonderful sleep after a wonderful christening of their bed. He hoped she had enjoyed it as much as he had.

It took a little while longer but he finally woke ad smiled at Valentina, "Good morning."

Valentina was roused from her half-sleep after a few seconds. "Hello.. She said softly, looking into his eyes.

He gently brushed a stray hair strand from her eyes, "Did you enjoy last night?"