The mare stopped in front of the church and Shad jumped down, patting the dark brown mane of his loyal friend. He gave himself a look and wiped the dust off them, then proceeded to move towards the entrance. This was the place his friend had been working on, for the happy couple today. He wondered what Marzena had arranged for them and almost chuckled thinking about it.

He was soon at the door, hesitating for a moment, trying to decide if it was appropriate for him to be there or not. The second passed and Shad shook his head, removing that thought and stepped inside. And indeed, the church looked better than he had expected. He nodded to the people gathered and watched the bride walking towards the altar.

Looking around, he spotted his friend and silently walked toward her, trying not to attract attention and not disturb anyone.

Rook looks up from his meditations, and sees that everyone is assembled.

Smiling warmly, he begins,

Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of Almighty Jah and in the presence of one another to join together this Man and this Woman in Holy Matrimony.

In baptism we are all joined together in the Aristotlian Friendship. However, in marriage this Friendship becomes incarnate. It is a Friendship that cannot be broken, and is second only to our Friendship with God.

Therefore, if any man can give just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else
hereafter for ever hold his peace...

Rook looks at the guests and at the door...

Rushing back to the church after changing her gown, Frosty glances around and spots Marzy she quietly walks over to the pew and sits down by her trying not to disturb the ceremony in progress.

Looking towards the alter at the Bride and Groom, Frosty comments how beautiful the Bride is and how handsome the Groom looks. She does not know them that well but can see how much Love they have for one another.

Hearing no objection, let us begin with a profession of our faith as expressed in the Aristotelian Creed:

I believe in Jah, the all powerful Father,
Creator of the Sky and the Earth,
Hell and Paradise,
Judge of our heart until the hour of death.

And in Aristotle, the prophet,
The son of Nicomaque and Phaetis,
Sent to teach wisdom
And the divine laws of the Universe to straying men.

I also believe in Christ,
Son of Mary and Joseph.
Who dedicated His life to show us the way to Paradise.
Thus after He suffered under Pilate,
He died as a martyr to save us.
He joined the Sun where Aristotle waited on the right-hand side of the Father.

I believe in Divine Action;
In the Holy Roman Aristotelian Church;
In the communion of Saints;
In the remission of sins;
In Eternal Life.

AMEN

Revan slowly opened the door to the hall. Oh Jah, she thought, they started already. She tried to quickly yet silently move up the side of the church in order to not disrupt the ceremony and to sit next to Marzena, who insisted that she attend (even though she did not know the bride and groom).

However, to make up for this fact, she had a few barrels of her father's coveted chardonnay standing by, ready to be delivered to the reception once it begun, along with another present for the bride and groom.

She slid into the pew next to Frosty and Marzena, wearing a gown she had borrowed from one of the beautiful abandoned wardrobe's in Lord Heinrich's castle.

Looking at Brother Rook then to Malion, I go to speak, I have no voice. I lower my head then look back up into Malion's eyes. His sparkling grey eyes always bring a calm over me. I hold both of his hands within mine turn look back to Brother Rook say:

I believe in Jah, the all powerful Father,
Creator of the Sky and the Earth,
Hell and Paradise,
Judge of our heart until the hour of death.

And in Aristotle, the prophet,
The son of Nicomaque and Phaetis,
Sent to teach wisdom
And the divine laws of the Universe to straying men.

I also believe in Christ,
Son of Mary and Joseph.
Who dedicated His life to show us the way to Paradise.
Thus after He suffered under Pilate,
He died as a martyr to save us.
He joined the Sun where Aristotle waited on the right-hand side of the Father.

I believe in Divine Action;
In the Holy Roman Aristotelian Church;
In the communion of Saints;
In the remission of sins;
In Eternal Life.

AMEN

Malion swallows slowly, looking into Babe's eyes. He smiles reassuringly at Babe then repeats after Brother Rook.
I believe in Jah, the all powerful Father,
Creator of the Sky and the Earth,
Hell and Paradise,
Judge of our heart until the hour of death.

And in Aristotle, the prophet,
The son of Nicomaque and Phaetis,
Sent to teach wisdom
And the divine laws of the Universe to straying men.

I also believe in Christ,
Son of Mary and Joseph.
Who dedicated His life to show us the way to Paradise.
Thus after He suffered under Pilate,
He died as a martyr to save us.
He joined the Sun where Aristotle waited on the right-hand side of the Father.

I believe in Divine Action;
In the Holy Roman Aristotelian Church;
In the communion of Saints;
In the remission of sins;
In Eternal Life.

AMEN

AMEN.

Now let us continue with a reflection on Love from the seventh chapter of The Book of Creation.

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Part VII: Love God did not answer the creature that had defended the domination of the strong over the weak. He turned to another group of creatures. It was precisely that group composed of the mankind, which had traversed the world. God knew that this group was believed rejected by Him. These humans thought of being deprived of any talent. They believed themselves to be the deviants of creation because of their alleged inferiority. But, among them, the human one, which carried the name of Oane, held, though without being sure, the answer to the question raised by the Most High. Because Oane doubted, he often looked at the stars, hoping to see God. He loved God with a sincere love, but did not know if that were the true direction of all life. It wanted to give its answer well, but its group regarded it as weak spirited and nobody wanted to let it speak. But God was omniscient. He had listened to the group of humans complaining. But especially, He had perceived the love and the doubt in the heart of Oane. Then, from the sky, a ray of light shone forth and alighted upon Oane. All the creatures were amazed, admiring the soft light, which haloed the human one. They moved aside then, leaving it alone to face God. He contemplated his illumined body with a glance full of curiosity. Then it turned to the members of its group. For the first time of its life, it could not see in their glance contempt but only the respect. And God asked him: “And you, the human one, don't you have any answer for Me? I convened all My creation here to find that which will give the right answer to My question. You came and you did not answer. Then, now, I summon you to do it!”. Then, Oane, terrified by the severe tone of its creator, raised its eyes towards Him and, hesitantly said: “But, Oh Most High, I do not know if my answer is right…” And God ordered to him: “Speak it to me and I will answer you!” Then, Oane answered: “You made certain Your creatures would draw nourishment from each other and provide nourishment to each other. It is necessary for them to drive out and kill to nourish themselves. In the same way, it is necessary for them to fight to defend their lives. But there is none completely strong nor any entirely weak. Nobody is always higher nor always lower than the others. We all are plain in the life and we are all Your humble servants. Because You are our creator.” “Therefore You gave talents to all Your creatures, each more beautiful than the last. Each one of them has its place in Your creation. Their talents makes it possible for each one of them to find that place. So, there is no creature preferred of You, Oh Most High. You similarly love us all in the same way and we all must ourselves love You in return. Because, without You, we would not exist. You created us while nothing obliged You to do so and we must love You to thank You for this gesture.” “We are certainly connected with the matter, certainly subjected to its laws, but our goal is to tend towards You, the Spirit Eternal and Perfect. Therefore, in my opinion, the purpose You gave to life is love.” Then God said: “Human, since you are the only one to have understood love, I make your kind My children. Thus, you know that the talent of your species is its capacity to love Me and to love each other. The other creatures can love only themselves.

Before she got to her pew she had been beginning to sit. Out of the corner of her eye as her head tilted slightly Marz caught Shad appear from the corner of her eye. Her face lit up like a kid opening that long awaited present on Christmas morn. Quickly and eagerly she patted the seat next to her and wiggled about excitedly for him to join her.

Once he came over she popped an arm around his shoulder smiling wildly. “I am glad you showed my old friend.” seeing Rook beginning to perform the ceremony. An seeing that his pants are firmly in place again. She makes a note to herself to not remove his name from her list. Dispite the fact he has his pants again.

Seeing Frosty slipping in next to her she nods to how well the groom and bride looks. Introducing her friend Shaddowccaster. Knowing she wouldn’t know him. She notes again how lovely Frosty looks. Does this woman ever have an off day on appearance?

Rushing in quietly was Revan. The master artist just as well blessed with fine looks as well as a pencil. Marzy smiles waving her over. The group sit watching the ceremony proceed.

Hearing rook announce for objections she awaits any who would dare. As she would personally love to escort them out. Not seeing any she relaxed with her friends again.

Malion tried to pay attention to Brother Rooks reading but he found his mind wandering. He looks lovingly into Babe’s eyes and smiles as he remembers when he first met her and their first dance. He squeeze’s Babe’s hands and waits for Brother Rook to begin.

naapa enter the hall trying not to disturb anyone with is late arrival and sit in the back watching is 2friend getting married .

Looking to the assembled guests, Rook continues

Who gives this woman to be wed in holy matrimony?

Silence fills the church, then aww rings out. I turn see that my brother James has left the church think to myself guess he really didn't want to give me away.

Without realizing it I utter these words out loudly: "Guess no one wants to give me away, but would one of my dearest friends step forward so that we may continue on?"

Hearing Rook ask the needed question. Marz nervously stands. Not having done this part before. With her friends behind her and in front she smiles to Island and Malion. “I Marzena Muffin Morgan do take such a grand honor.” she continues to stand a little while smiling at her friends. The wine back at the reception hall making her mouth begin to water slightly.