#outlander 1x7

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Usually, I start the work and finish it without any interruptions. This time first I had issues with my back, then I painted many other arts in between. 😀 And I have the feeling it took me weeks to finish this scene. In reality it is not so. But in any case I don't regret a single minute. And I hope you will like it. 💖

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the wedding. 1x7 / 5x1

(creds to jewelstew for the parallel)

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A Toast to Claire Fraser

There is something in a toast that is particularly moving.

You raise your glass and bless the honoree with words of affirmation and appreciation.

There are two distinct times Jamie makes this gesture for his wife:

The Wedding

After Jamie and Claire are first wed, Jamie looks at the woman he loves and acknowledges her worthiness:

“To a lady of grace, a woman of strength, and a bride of astonishing beauty. My wife: Claire Fraser.”

What is striking about this toast is that it is a choice. Jamie bestows it knowing in all likelihood not only the gesture will not be reciprocated, but even the feelings. Jamie grants his wife this gift without knowing of her true feelings. He CHOOSES to celebrate her anyway.

And Claire stands there awestruck by the sincere generosity of his heart.

Useful Occupations & Deceptions

After Jamie and Claire figure out the hidden code within the messages from Sandrigham, Jamie looks at the woman he loves and acknowledges her worthiness:

“To my wife: who is always there when I need her.”

What is breathtaking about this toast is that it is a choice. Raising his wounded hand to his heart, Jamie professes this truth even when a few days prior he felt betrayed by Claire. He CHOOSES to believe the best of his bride and safeguards her character in his sight.

And Claire stands there transfixed by the gracious fervency of his love.

The powerful potency that even a small toast can communicate:

With all that I am and all that I have: I honor you.

Now and forever.

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You are blood of my blood & bone of my bone. 

I give you my body that we two might be one. 

I give you my spirit ‘til our life shall be done.

 -Diana Gabaldon, Outlander

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He stepped down, trying not to look long at her as if she were the sun. Yet he saw her like the sun even without looking.

-Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina

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25 Days of JAMMF, Day 22: Favorite Parallel Between Seasons

A Wedding 1x7 & 3x11

Although Jamie & Claire are already husband and wife, when I watched Fergus and Marsali wed, I could not help but feel that this was their second wedding.

It felt as if two old friends married each other anew. Except this time it was a mutual, deep, & passionate love.

As soon as I saw them kiss, the lovely Jane Austen quote came to my mind from the novel Emma:

Marry me my wonderful, darling friend.

Blessed by a priest, their union has been sealed once more.

Two lost lovers, two dear friends can choose one another all over again.