got asked about them, and been thinking about it since haha. so thank you @moreespressoformydepresso
Pre-wedding photos:
It’s more of a thing done in the Capitol. But they found someone who was willingly to take them in the Capitol and 11. Imagining they had a lot of fun looking through various themes offered - probably settled on taking photos set in the aesthetic of previous generations (in the era of their grandparents, maybe? Or even great-grandparents, if not earlier) and current styles. Maybe also a nod to Clemmie’s heritage with this red dress that’s heavily embroidered.
Engagement:
They take a page out of 11’s traditions that’s evolved since the era of their great-grandparents. Nowadays partners making grass woven rings for one another is a serious sign of commitment. Usually reserved for proposals. Reaper was surprisingly able to keep it a surprise, he finds it usually fairly difficult to keep secrets from her. Clemensia, upon learning the meaning, insisted that she had to make one for him to show her sincerity as well.
Officially though, once they’re back in the Capitol, Reaper proposes to Clemensia with her grandmother’s emerald and diamond engagement ring (that was also previously Anise's engagement ring).
Wedding rings:
Reaper’s wedding band ends up being a near replica to the grass ring Clemmie had made him. Clemmie’s wedding band ends up being an original design of his — due to my hcs that he’s an artist. So he and Clemmie’s uncle worked to make his sketch come to life.
Number of wedding ceremonies: 2
Clemmie semi-jokingly said they should elope in 11. Reaper would have said yes, if he didn’t slightly fear that her father would kill him for agreeing. (Would Endymion commit a murder for this? Maybe not? Then again, this is his only child.)
The first one (the official one) in 11 — this was the one Reaper suggested in lieu of running off to 11 to elope.
In attendance were more of his friends and his side of the family. Although Clemmie did have her parents, alongside Felix and Nia. It was done following mostly D11 traditions.
She didn't wear a white dress. Hmm thinking something pale green or yellow?
Fun fact: Felix and Nia had previously argued about being her maid of honour. Upon hearing they planned a small & simple one in 11, Felix managed to convince Clemmie that it was only fair that he got to be the MOH since Nia won for the one in the Capitol. He may or may not have gone a little overboard with decorations (he takes his job very seriously). And he did ensure there were wisteria present (Clemmie's favourite flowers). He did, also, have good sense not to tackle the child who caught the bouquet. One of Reaper's cousin's kids.
The second one in the Capitol — mainly for social obligations, and for the handful of tolerable relatives on Clemmie's side that hadn't been able to come to the first one. Unfortunately, for the sake of maintaining social niceties, some families had to be extended an invitation.
Mostly done in the manner as the Capitol did. Although they did try to incorporate subtle nods to 11 for Reaper. (And Clemmie even if she usually doesn't know about her own ties in most AUs)
Depending on who you asked, it was either lovely, like something out of a fairy tale (Lysistrata) or hideously garish, something only the Dovecotes would do (Gloriam). You didn't hear it from me, but rumour says Domitia called the decor tacky, just to immediately incorporate elements of their wedding at her next party.
A lot more Capitolites in attendance at this one. Although, Reaper's family and some of his friends did attend as well.
Clemmie got a little impatient, she leaned in to kiss Reaper before the line 'you may kiss the bride'.
Felix absolutely shoved past Coriolanus, causing the blond to spill wine on himself, because that bouquet is HIS. He caught it.
Photos:
The ring that Reaper officially proposed with
Left: The 'simple' wedding decor that Felix pitched in for Clemmie and Reaper's first wedding.
Right: The vibe at the wedding that took place in the Capitol.
A silly ashcote au where magic and ghosts exist that's been floating around my mind for the past few days.
Clemmie and Reaper have known each other for some years now. Pretty close. Pen pals. Committed a murder together once. The usual friendship things.
Reaper's family has recently started getting on his back about him not seeing anyone. What starts out as a vague comment eventually became something along the lines of "yeah, I'm seeing someone. I'll introduce her the next time she's in 11." His sister assumed it was Clemmie, and he made a vague comment that was neither an agreement or disagreement. Unfortunately for Reaper, Laurie is a gossip, now the whole family believes they're dating 😔
He writes this in his next letter to Clemmie, and she tells him that sure, she'll play along. They can fake an amicable breakup or something at the end of her trip.
Thing is, he doesn't realize how dedicated she is to the bit. ie. she greeted him with a peck to the cheek when he met her at the train station and he was 2 seconds away from combusting.
He helps her get settled in the cabin she stays at (Hector's childhood cabin) and during this time, Clemmie finds a pair of rings. "Hey, look at this!" / "Clemmie. We're fake dating, not engaged." But he puts on the matching ring anyway just to admire it.
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This is where it goes ‘wrong’. The rings immediately resize to fit them perfectly, but neither of them can take it off. AKA when your ancestors have a different sense of humour than you do.
There's panic but whatever, they'll deal with this post family dinner, because Reaper's family has invited her to so that they can properly meet her. Especially Reaper's grandfather, who's a little skeptical about this 'relationship'. His relationship with someone from the Capitol didn't turn out the greatest, so he's a bit concerned about his grandson seeing a girl from the Capitol.
Evidently, the matching rings get noticed. Now they're fake-married. "The only reason I wasn't wearing mine was because she had to get it resized for me" --Reaper, lying through his teeth. Dinner is fine though. She's charmed almost everyone. Still working on Reaper's grandfather who's a bit wary.
Upon returning to the cabin after dinner, panic resumes. Why is this ring not coming off?? Enter Ludius and Anise's ghosts who accidentally get summoned when Clemmie cuts herself in the cabin. It's a flesh wound. Nothing concerning. Small pause as her great-grandparents are like: Ohh this is our great-granddaughter!! Then they return their attention to the ring, just for Ludius to say, "those rings won't come off unless one of you two are dead." The rings are an interesting bit of spellwork in that, Ludius also made it so that if one of the two people wearing the ring is unfaithful to the other, death occurs.
Reaper: *trying to process all this. He doesn't disagree that cheating is bad. He's just thinking death is maybe a big step to take.*
Clemmie: Wait, he has a point. They deserve death if they cheat.
Nevertheless, there’s a problem here. Those rings aren’t coming off unless one of them are dead. Neither of them are feeling very murderous.
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The following weeks are spent attempting to overwrite the charm work while pretending to everyone else that they’re totally married.
By now, Reaper has moved into her cabin as it’d raise questions if they weren’t living together since they’re married.
At home, he has to deal with Ludius and Anise. Mostly Ludius, who swings between judging Reaper on every possible detail vs admitting he’s okay. Sometimes these two artists have opinions even if they work with different mediums.
Anise and Clemmie have bonded, she’s having in depth conversations in the garden about the poisonous plants that once grew there. Ludius and Clemmie vibe fairly well. Anise and Reaper vibe equally well over their Capitol “partner”. Sometimes they’ll look at Ludius and Clemmie and just be like, “Capitolites.” (Affectionate)
Ludius and Anise are also very perceptive. They’re constantly like: mhm, they’re just friends. 😏
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Notable hijinks that also happen during this is Clemmie winning over Reaper’s grandfather. There’s a passionate speech involved with how he’s wrong to think she’d ever abandon him for some richer guy. (Of course she’s thinking this in terms of friendship. Totally not in denial) Reaper and Clemmie have a few more cute moments and both are wondering - would it be so bad if this was real? - but unable to say it out loud to the other.
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This next part could be best summed up as: previous marriage pact between two friends nearly causes local man to lose his life to unhinged blond.
Trouble first arrives in the form of a blond man. Do you remember the marriage pact? Yeah, Clemmie made one with Coriolanus when they were kids. And only one of them took it seriously. And he’s come knocking. Reaper answers the door and is still committed to the bit - yes, he’s her husband. What about it?
Coriolanus takes it as well as you’d imagine. Not great. He’s also under the impression that Reaper tricked her into a marriage. While he can’t see the ghosts, they’re judging Coriolanus SO hard.
Clemmie was going to tell Coriolanus the truth about the rings but then she started getting upset at what he was saying about Reaper and the Districts that she didn’t even bother explaining.
There’s an attempted murder on Reaper. He’s recovering. Because he’ll live, Clemmie has left his bedside. She is currently on a warpath for a certain blond. She doesn’t care for subtlety at this point.
Imagining amongst the old guard there’s rules/etiquette that’ve stopped being popular after Ludius’ generation. Like duels. And Clemmie is bringing that back, she’s challenging Coriolanus to one to the death. She’s got grounds to after he attempted to kill her husband.
Imagining an AU without the rebellion, much less the games. And in this world, Clemmie and Reaper meet as young adults and through typical shenanigans decide to marry for convenience.
The very logical reasons (according to them):
So people stop asking when they're going to get married (Reaper + Clemmie)
No more marriage proposals or annoying suitors (Clemmie)
'Tax' benefits (Clemmie, allegedly) Because D11 property laws are weird. What do you mean she has to pay an absurd fee to inherit her grandfather's childhood cabin because she's too Capitol? If those who are from 11 pay a small fraction....hmm, she can gain that through marriage, right?
'Political' benefits (Reaper, allegedly) But these 2 definitely have a little too much fun in the Capitol, where being Clemmie's spouse gives him a lot more leeway when dealing with certain Capitolites.
Anyway the marriage is legit and behind the scenes, they even go so far as to draw up a contract for themselves saying that they'll stay married for 5 years before amicably divorcing.
They get on fairly well, splitting time fairly evenly between 11 and the Capitol. However, many in Panem (excluding family) have opinions on their marriage.
The Capitol, watching Clemmie buy Reaper stuff: He's taking advantage of her! He's only in it for the money!!
Reality: Okay, sure he'll get a considerable amount of money post divorce. (Clemmie insisted that it was only fair) But in this scenario, Reaper and Clemmie were just teasing one another.
People in Eleven watching Reaper carry Clemmie's bags: She's using him! He's being taken advantage by her!!
Reality: Listen Clemmie was trying to hold his hand. While she could have outright asked him, she went a different route (read: plot).
"Reaper, this is too heavy for me to carry. Can you help? Please? 🥺🥺"
"Sure. Let me take them for you." *cue Reaper taking the 2 bags she had before she could elaborate.*
*Also cue Clemmie spiralling because that's not what she meant. Reaper was supposed to ask what was so heavy, so that she could give him her hand!! She swears that this is the last time she takes flirting advice from them!!*
Neither of their respective families have any idea that they plan to divorce in 5 or so years. While there were some initial surprise, they did warm up to their child's partner. Reaper and Clemmie may or may not have 'acted' being in love so well that their families are a little too convinced.
Now they've got the occasional, "So when do I get grandchildren?" coming their way. Whoops.
And by the time the 5 years are nearing to an end, they're starting to wonder: what if...we didn't divorce? They're still working on telling the other that though.
