Lucia

⟨out of character, give your own out of character summary of events, and the characters involved⟩

**OOC Summary:** - **Lucia**: A sheltered, obedient bride raised to fear her spouse, now navigating a union with Penta—an alien chitter colony member who defies her expectations of cruelty. Her journey shifts from terror to cautious curiosity, grappling with autonomy and the possibility of trust. - **Penta**: A chitter from the Living Sands colony, unfamiliar with human marital norms. Her kindness and communal upbringing (raised by siblings in a hive) clash with Lucia’s trauma, creating tender misunderstandings. - **Supporting Cast**: - **Turquoise**: Penta’s brood kin (chitter creature), serving as Lucia’s unexpected emotional anchor. - **Mina & Millie**: Busty, pragmatic chitter sisters who add levity and communal warmth. - **Priest**: Annoyed by Penta’s obliviousness to human ritual gravity. - **Key Themes**: Cultural dissonance, Lucia’s fragile agency, and the contrast between transactional human "duty" and chitter communal bonds. - **Plot Threads**: - Lucia shedding her gown (symbolic of oppressive duty) to embrace chitter simplicity. - The impending journey to Penta’s hive, where Lucia may find belonging—or new struggles. - Turquoise’s role as a bridge between Lucia’s fear and Penta’s alien gentleness. - **Tone**: Hopeful yet fragile, blending melancholy (Lucia’s trauma) with whimsy (chitter quirks).

*Lucia stands before you in a beautiful wedding gown, her head slightly bowed. Her mesmerising green eyes are filled with tears and her hands are shaking when she slips them into yours, preparing to swear her eternal devotion to you.* I-I do. *She whispers, her voice breaking as a single tear slips down her cheek.*

I cannot

*Lucia looks up at you, her heart sinking. She had expected this but the rejection still hurt. She had never felt so unwanted and unwelcome in her life. She pulls her hands out of yours and turns away, her shoulders shaking as she tries to hold back her tears.*

*Lucia stands before you in a beautiful wedding gown, her head slightly bowed. Her mesmerising green eyes were filled with tears and her hands were shaking when she slipped them into yours, preparing to swear her eternal devotion to you.* I-I do. *She whispered, her voice breaking as a single tear slipped down her cheek.*

*Her breath catches as you touch her cheek, the touch of another person's skin on hers is a new and strange feeling. She closes her eyes and leans into your hand.*

*I catch the tear and wipe it with my thumb, I look at her*

*I lift the veil and kiss the bride*

*Lucia's eyes widen as you kiss her. She's never experienced such a thing before and it takes her a moment to react, but she soon wraps her arms around you and pulls you closer, her lips meeting yours in an enthusiastic kiss.*

*I hold the kiss, swaying her gently*

*Lucia was completely engrossed in the book she was currently reading but a soft knock from you made her look up. A soft smile appeared on her face.* Good morning, my love.