forum It's not in the Cards (O/O)

Started September 03, 2019 by @Vuclan-is-tired

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Lucien stopped his, getting off and climbing up behind Aki, linking his horse behind Aki's.

Aki smiled and looked back at Lucien, leaning back a little and kissed his cheek before snapping the reins and humming.

Lucien smiled, looping his arms around Aki's waist.

Aki hummed in content as they traveled, sometimes occasionally singing songs to himself or pointing out birds and plants.

Lucien leaned his chin on Aki's shoulder, smiling softly.

Aki seemed to be in a much better mood when he had Lucien behind him. He was humming happily, and there was a wide smile on his lips.

Lucien smiled as well, quiet and contented.

(alright!)
(also uh I forgot what Lucien's last name was so I made up a new one lmao)

It took what felt like forever, but they finally, finally arrived in the capital city, where Ari and Enrique lived, along with Enrique's family.

"I should explain something about how family works here, before we get to the Maxim home." Lucien said to Aki as they rode through the streets. The architecture here was different, many houses made out of some sort of clay and then thatched with straw, rather than built of wood. Others were built of a reddish, whitish brick, still very different from what Lucien and Aki would be used to. "So, blood ties are important here. For instance, my full name, by the way they speak, would be Lucien Maxim le Toran. They trace family lines through the mother, rather than the father, which is why the surname I use at home goes last, because it's from my father, whereas my mother was a Maxim, like Enrique. Likewise, Enrique's full name is Enrique Maxim le Fargo, but typically only his first surname, from his mother, will be used. When Ari and Enrique are married, Ari's name will be Ari de Maxim. Since Ari doesn't have a full name, there's no real change. For you, if I wasn't a prince of a different nation, you would just have "de Maxim" tacked onto your last name, and I would have…your mother's last name added onto mine. Or, in your case, whatever last name you've chosen. Or none. So if someone is introduced as "de Maxim" then they are only related to me by marriage. If le Maxim, then their father was a Maxim. For same-sex couples, the rules are a little different since there may not be a mother to trace lineage from. In these cases, different things are done, but I don't think I need to go too indepth? Unless you want me to, I guess." he laughed a little, knowing that the naming system could be a lot to take in.

Aki was in awe of the city, his jaw dropping a bit as he took in the sights of everything. However his attention was snapped back to what Lucien was saying. He paused at the mention of his mother and he frowned a little bit. He wasn't sure what his last name was. He had always just been called "Aki". So he nods a little bit, "Okay. I think that makes a little sense." He was a bit confused but he was sure that everything would work out. He was so nervous but so excited. He was practically quivering with it. It was rather cute.

"Basically, all you need to know is that family is important and names are complicated." Lucien laughed a little. "Sorry, I know it's a lot to dump on you all at once."

Aki laughed quietly and shakes his head. "I'm not complaining." He hums and looks around. "So where to first?" He asks curiously.

"Mm, I think Enrique was taking us to the family home?" Lucien looked over to Enrique, who was talking to a merchant, and Enrique blinked at them.

"Oh! Yes, of course, of course." Enrique said, coming back over.

Aki pressed a quick kiss to his cheek and nods before gently grabbing Lucien's hand. Everything was so new to him. He was so excited to be there… not to mention he was getting married to Lucien soon. How was the luckiest man alive.

Lucien grinned at him kissing his cheek in return. "Love you.' he said softly, nuzzling Aki's cheek gently.

Aki grinned and kisses him back. "I love you too, darling." He hummed and looked around the town. "We'll go exploring soon, right?" His eyes were bright with wonder.

Lucien nodded. "Of course we will! That would be really fun."

Aki nods and claps his hand together. "Oh my gods this is so exciting." He presses a quick kiss to Lucien's lips.

He kissed Aki back, smiling as Enrique led them along.