plans;

[tokugawa]

[And so there was another day of their planning for the wedding-

Another day where Matsu dragged Mitsunari around while Ieyasu watched helplessly and stood around with Toshiie who gave him advice on how to help when he did find a way to help.

At least now they were back home and Ieyasu's arm was securely around Mitsunari's waist.

So they entered the apartment and he pressed a soft kiss to the top of Mitsunari's head.]

Home sweet home...

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[insultea]

[He's exhausted.

Matsu is wonderful, but without a doubt she is energetic and excited and happy to drag Mitsunari around everywhere.

He just slumps against Ieyasu quietly.

Hnnnn.]

[tokugawa]

[A quiet sigh and he bends to quickly scoop Mitsunari up into his arms, cradling him gently as he uses his foot to close the door behind him.

Then it's time to head for the couch and settle Mitsunari in his lap, burying his face in his hair.]

Can I get you anything? Tea?

[insultea]

[Mitsunari just nuzzles up against Ieyasu, and an exhausted mumble--]

Aren't you tired...?

[tokugawa]

[A chuckle and he leans down to press a kiss to Mitsunari's cheek.]

How can I be tired when I'm happy to take care of you when you're tired?

[it makes sense don't question it]

[insultea]

[A breath out.

No, he doesn't understand, but he's not about to question it.]

Tea sounds absolutely wonderful, Ieyasu.

[This wedding business is harder than expected.]

[tokugawa]

[A soft laugh and he nuzzles Mitsunari's cheek gently.]

Just a moment then.

[And he carefully moves Mitsunari onto the couch and gives him one last kiss-

Then he's off to the kitchen to go prepare that tea. Except he's a chatter mouth so he'll still ask:]

Did we get a lot done today?

[insultea]

[Mitsunari just ends up flopped on the couch, one arm covering his eyes.

And a sleepy mumble--]

Mm, I suppose. Running around those stores was for those bridal registries. ...can they be called that if there isn't a bride...?

[tokugawa]

['Well you would look nice in the dress'

But he holds his tongue.

A soft chuckle.]

Semantics, sweetheart.

[insultea]

[Yeah you'd better, Ieyasu.

But Mitsunari just pauses.

Hm. Yeah. Okay. A yawn and--]

Of course, there were the suits and fittings.

[...He liked that part. Seeing Ieyasu in a suit--]

[tokugawa]

Wasn't there some superstition that that's unlucky before the wedding day?

[Just curiosity.

But eventually he does come back in with the tea for his waifu- his favorite kind.

Gingerly offering it now.]

[insultea]

For the brides, again. It's supposed to be unlucky for the husband to see the bride before the wedding.

[Snerk. But he just finally sits up, accepting the tea and breathing it in for a moment. And he finally relaxes fully, offering Ieyasu a tired smile.]

Thank you.

[tokugawa]

... Oh. Huh. 

[Kumiko always went on about that but he never really got the specifics. Nonetheless, he chuckles faintly as he sits down next to Mitsunari. His arm stretches across his fiance's shoulders and lightly plays with his hair.]

Think nothing of it. 

I'm always here for you. I'm just sorry I'm not very useful. 

[insultea]

[He just sips his tea quietly, shaking his head and chuckling.]

You speak as though I'm being useful in this.

[But he just quietly reclines on Ieyasu's arm.]

[tokugawa]

You certainly have more of a grasp on things than I do...

[a soft sigh and he buries his face in Mitsunari's hair]

A shame. I thought Kumiko's wedding would prepare me more for this. 

[insultea]

[...heh. A slow shake of his head.]

It seems as though it's something you aren't prepared for until you're doing it yourself...

[And he sighs.]

...What a nightmare planning this all is...

[tokugawa]

[.... a blink.]

If it's so difficult, we don't have to...?

A simple ceremony can be arranged.... though of course, you deserve only the best, so I thought-

[asd;jladf tongue-tied]

[insultea]

[...cute.

Mitsunari just reaches up to bury a hand in Ieyasu's hair, smiling.]

I am looking forward to the end result of all of this planning--for more than one reason.

...Admittedly, I think a lot of it is just because of my inexperience with these things...

[tokugawa]

I... well, I believe we're both inexperienced in that sense...

[... a soft hum and he buries his face in Mitsunari's hair]

To be honest... I hadn't ever expected to be married at all.

[insultea]

[...that surprises him.]

Truly? But...You are so much happier when you are with other people.

[It's hard to imagine hasubando not marrying ever.]

[tokugawa]

... Heh.

[A soft laugh and he lifts his head to meet Mitsunari's eyes, tilting his head slightly.]

Indeed I am, but I would hate to place someone under the burden of having to deal with... everything in my life. My attention is always in different places, my family situation is messy at best, and I never found someone that I would cherish enough that I would never let go-

[... a soft, almost hesitant kiss to Mitsunari's cheek.]

Until I met you, anyway.

[insultea]

[...Mitsunari responds quietly at first, merely leaning forward to press a gentle kiss to Ieyasu's lips.

...]

I am forever grateful that you changed your mind.

[tokugawa]

[A soft sigh.]

After I met you, it was impossible not to...

[insultea]

[...heh.]

Regardless...I am still grateful.

We will get through all of this planning, Ieyasu.

[tokugawa]

[A laugh.]

As long as you want to... of course we will.

[chuuuu~]

But... now I'm curious. Was marriage always in your life plan?

[insultea]

Ha...It never really crossed my mind, to be honest.

I gave it some thought in college. The idea of spending the rest of your life with someone you love is appealing...

But then I got busy.

[...ha. It's kind of the story of his life. He just cuddles closer to Ieyasu.]

And I stopped thinking about it.