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**Ikenna Gevrik** · 01-26-2011, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by aussiegirl

"Test subjects?" Mia lowered her bottle of butterbeer and eyed Mister Gevrik warily and then she looked around the pub for a moment. "As of right now, we the students are the only patrons." She turned back to look at the man. And she doubted that they were going to cause any trouble. He was being very cryptic.

Mia put her bottle down onto the table. "Actually I was. Are you by any chance influencing the Professors on what they are teaching us this term?" She would go no further...yet.

Ah, Gevrik had forgotten his mental note that children took sarcasm far too seriously. Miss Mia Gibbins seemed to be one sharp cookie.

"Am I, personally, having an impact on the curricula at Hogwarts?" Ikenna raised a brow as he rephrased Mia's question.

It was a fair question.

"Tell me what leads you to ask such a question and I will give you a straight answer, Mia."

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Originally Posted by Gabben

*Matty frowned. He did not like the way this man was talking to him but he still showed the man respect.*
"But sir, you could say that about every magical area. No disrespect but how are you going to protect an entire school? Or are you not alone?"

He eyed the Hufflepuff girl's companion in a more challenging manner.

"Matthias, I assure you that I am more than capable of protecting this entire school, village, and the inhabitants of both with my wand hand tied behind my back. Clearly your Minister of Magic agrees or I would not be here." Gevrik gave him a pointed look.

Surely, this boy was not seriously doubting his skills.

"And as for your second question...you are going to have to be more specific. What do you mean by 'not alone'?"

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Originally Posted by Anna Banana

...and that one little answer seemed to be all it took for Sierra to be her calm and confident self again. She gave the man a big smile and then nudged his firewhiskey with her butterbeer in return. "Oh, I was never worried about things not being all right," she assured him. "I'm Daddy's Little Girl through and through."

Anna, it seemed, was closer to their mother, while Sierra was closer to their father. Alex? Well, who knew how Alex felt. He was usually the Greingoth kind of out there marching to the beat of his own drum anyway.

Suddenly, she missed her father, and she found herself wishing Christmas break would come just a little sooner than usual.

"All right," she confirmed with a nod. "Thanks, Mr. Gevrik." ...wow. Her opinion on this man had suddenly done a complete one eighty, eh?

"That's good to hear, Sierra." Gevrik's tone warmed up considerably as he turned toward her. Run along now, good girl. "Any time. You and your brother may always stop by my office, of course. I am sure your father would not mind."

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Originally Posted by top94a

Raven raised his trunk too, "Cheers for Mr. Gevrik". Raven say.

Raven nodded in approval of this statement, Raven want to hear the black man answer

"Thank you, young man." Ikenna smiled at the toast and raised his own glass to his lips.

Ah, refreshing. At last.

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Originally Posted by neaped

Hugo smirked at the attempt at a joke. He was a nice man, considering how big the man was.

"Oh, Doyle," he said. "Hugo Doyle," he politely introduced himself, but pretty quickly. "And no. A lot of odd things happen around Hogwarts all the time," he said, thinking about how he could turn this into a know-it-all comment. "Now that you mention it, the chair was pretty high. What do you suggest, Hogwarts conspiracy or dark magic?" he said smirking at mr Gevrik. "My point is, nothing in that seat killed me, and and I am still alive and unharmed. Just like my fellow students." Hugo took the last sip of butterbeer and moved a bit closer. "Is there a reason to be scared? Is there a reason there is 'potection' all of the sudden? I'd like to know, Mr Gevrik."

"All right, Mr. Doyle, let's not get ahead of ourselves, shall we?" Ikenna set his firewhiskey down to deal with the demanding student before him. "As far as I understand, you are saying that as long as you are physically alive, perhaps even with all limbs attached, you are never in, nor have ever felt, danger?"

He did not bat so much as an eye as the nosy child moved closer. In fact, Gevrik himself leaned closer and locked eyes with Hugo Doyle as he spoke in a deeper tone.

"I do believe you are forgetting the dangers of the mind, dear Hugo. Conspiracy theories usually have a basis in one fact or another, and of course, we can all think of those who will never allow dark magic to die. I will tell you now that everywhere you turn, whether you realise it or not, there are strong organisations and power structures in place that have sought to soil the minds and corrupt the souls of Hogwarts' best and brightest. For centuries, and as long as these structures have been in place, there have also been those working against such evils in the hopes of one day overthrowing such mainstream corruptors."

He settled back into his seat and calmly took a long drink. "It is up to you to decide which group I belong to and for which side I am securing Hogwarts...if I belong to any group at all."

Think deeply, Doyle, think deeply.

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Originally Posted by Droo

"So is the firewhiskey only for the students?" Hecate said behind Ikenna. "May I join you, Mr. Gevrik, or will my presence be detrimental to this... meet and greet?"

"Of course not," Ikenna said smoothly, setting his now-empty glass on the bar as he heard Hecate behind him. Without turning from his stool, he gestured toward the empty spot nearby. "Please, join me, my favourite potions mistress. Your presence can only enhance the party."

He winked over his shoulder and then signalled the bartender for two more firewhiskeys.

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Originally Posted by MeredithRodneyMcKay

Oh he'd seen her.

Isabelle nodded her head in greeting when Ikenna said hello, letting a bright "Good afternoon" escape her lips, too. She was about to ask him how it was going, when her ears were bombarded with his booming voice inviting people for a firewhiskey. Hmm, she already had one, so that just left....going back to the bar.

Chocolate was over there though... DILEMMA!

"Professor Hadley, hello." The voice of the woman ordering the same drink, made Issy turn around and smile. Were they on first name terms? She wasn't entirely sure. But with the kids around best to stick to formality within ear shot.

"I see a few children have made it so far," she commented, trying to start a conversation. When Ikenna joined them, she lifted her glass in thanks. A free drink was not something she was in the habit of turning down.

"A few. Ha ha, acute observation." Ikenna turned his head to smile at Isabelle. "Isabelle, since I know you are new to Hogwarts as well, may I introduce to you one of the most accomplished potioneers of our time? Hecate Lafay. She can really do wonders in this world, much like yourself and your very important subject."

Transfiguration and potions. They could befriend each other, no?

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Originally Posted by feltbeatslover22

Oh psssssh.. So she didn't keep in time with what time of day it was. Couldn't blame her, she was far too busy to even notice. At least that was what she thought, and she couldn't think of a better greeting anyway. "Good afternoon then" she replied back, not taking her eyes off of him, nor showing any emotion whatsoever.

And he knew her name. Just.. great. Then again she did have that badge, it was probably kind of obvious. "That's right" she replied, scanning her eyes around the pub before turning back to Gevrik. He was offering free firewhiskey for those of age? Well she WAS but whether she actually wanted to try it was another matter. The Slytherin followed him up to the bar however, keeping her distance of course, watching as others of age did so too. "Depends what your offering" Trixie replied raising an eyebrow. She was vegan, she wasn't up for Butterbeer either.

Ikenna blinked and returned his face to its usual blank state. It did not escape his notice that she was doing the same.

"Firewhiskey, of course, and perhaps some chocolate frogs as well. I assure you, all are free and none are tainted."

Obviously. This was almost a...school-sanctioned 'party.'

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Originally Posted by lilithpotter

She turned to see a man speaking a loud tone over the group of students in the corner of the bulding. Walking over to the man. "Hello, Im Rene, Rene Cullen," she said extening her hand for him to shake.

"Rene Cullen. I am Ikenna Gevrik." The Security Liaison politely shook her hand and then gestured toward his decorated table once he let go. "Please, have a butterbeer or chocolate frog - or both - on me."

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Originally Posted by fanficfanatict

Selina looked at Gervik. He was being oddly polite and she was confused. But his tone was stale- she could not read him. It made her curious- she was not one to fold under uncomfortable situations. She was a Geyffindor through and through.

"Quite well sir. With the exception of Potions, but I predicted that much. My father is rubish as well. How about you sir?"

"I excelled in...more of the spell-based classes as well, Selina. I am afraid I mostly rely on my friends' potion-making abilities." Gevrik warmed slightly to the Gryffindor as he felt no harm in sharing truthful...tidbits.

"Muggle Studies is also an important class, would you agree? I hear it is somewhat...popular at Hogwarts..."

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Originally Posted by Zoerawrr

"Please," Jake nodded simply, taking a seat at the bar and giving a nod of thanks to the person who'd brought it over. "Thank you. Thank you."

The second thanks was directed at Gevrik, and Jake looked in his direction as he said it. He'd forgotten about his sunglasses but would have been thankful for them had he remembered.

"Good... well... large turn-out."

Jake's discomfort was visible. Was so many people really so good? The young man took a sip of his drink. Tasted goooood.

Ah, yes, honest Jake was right. And today he did not have his eyes shielded.

Progress?

"Yes, such a population of people is almost...surprising, to me. I cannot say I dislike the turnout, however." Gevrik nodded at Jake and then politely turned his gaze out at the crowd instead of into the boy's nervous eyes.

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Originally Posted by Miss Lissy Lou

Friends in common? Alex wasn't sure what to make of that. He'd always assumed that his father had lots of acquaintances...probably the whole money thing...but he couldn't remember a lot of them coming around from his childhood. Like Lafay. He'd had NO idea that they knew each other at school.

And similar beliefs...he had no idea what THAT entailed either. Similar beliefs about what? Probably Slytherin. At least this man was still TALKING to him, even though it was clearly obvious that Alex was in Hufflepuff. So if he was all 'Slytherin is just the best house ever!' at least he had the manners to be polite to people who weren't sorted into that house. Thank GOODNESS. He'd had enough of that rudeness, that was for sure.

"Ahh, ok. I know father used to work in the Ministry, and then took some time off and now he works at the Leaky Cauldron...makes sense," he muttered. Yeah, Gevrik probably knew him from his Ministry days. Being a Ministry official himself and all that.

"Yes, I recall him from the Ministry. He is a man with good character, and you may tell him I said that." That was about all Gevrik was going to say about that. He nodded politely - Alex was a decent Hufflepuff, much like Jake - and then watched as Sierra pulled her brother in for conversation.

That was good, so long as they did not start squabbling again.

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Originally Posted by Miss Dee

Preston was just working on scanning the crowded place for a third time to see if he could spot anyone that he knew from his seat at the table near the door when someone's loud voice began to speak, making him jump slightly. The twelve year old boy, couldn't help but take up the offer on some Butterbeer, hoping that maybe he would find someone he knew on the way to get one, or on the way back to his seat.

Getting up slowly and heading to the nicely decorated table, Preston grabbed a Butterbeer and a Chocolate Frog before he turned back and began to make his way to his seat that he hoped was still vacant and not taken by someone else. "Th-th-thank y-you s-sir." Preston said with a nod of his head and flashing one of his trademark goofy grins.

Once back at his seat, Preston sat there, desperately hoping someone he knew, or anyone for that matter would come near him so he wasn't alone. He wasn't for sure how this meet and greet was going to turn out.

"You're welcome...." Gevrik murmured lazily in reply, watching the Hufflepuff stammering away, almost to himself.

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Originally Posted by Lezleighd

Satine hurried to the Meet & Greet at the Hog's Head. She was sooo very excited about the event....especially since she felt like she had given the man the idea...two points for Satine...she shoots she scores...she smiled to herself with that thought.

She hurried into the Hog's Head and straight the man of the hour. She reached in her bag and pulled out a plastic bag of licorice wands with a huge Purple bow on it.

She handed the package to Mr. Gevrik with a smile, "Hello, Mr. Gevrik! I brought these for you...kind of as a welcoming/good luck gift." she paused and glanced around, "I hope things are going great so far." she said as she reached for something to drink. "I hope I haven't missed anything...." she let her words trail off as she opened her bottle and took a quick sip.

"Satine! So pleased you could make it." Gevrik accepted the candy gift with a very friendly grin and slid it onto the table with the chocolate frogs and butterbeers.

"It is an ongoing event, do not worry." He chuckled lightly and nodded toward where he had set the licorice wands. "Thank you for the candy, by the way. I do appreciate thoughtful students."

And this event had been...her suggestion, somewhat, so Ikenna owed her a thank-you for that too.

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Ikenna Gevrik Gnome Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 258	Snape'sGirlThru&Thru has it right. Ha. My apologies if I do not get to everyone. The Ghost Quote: Originally Posted by aussiegirl "Test subjects?" Mia lowered her bottle of butterbeer and eyed Mister Gevrik warily and then she looked around the pub for a moment. "As of right now, we the students are the only patrons." She turned back to look at the man. And she doubted that they were going to cause any trouble. He was being very cryptic. Mia put her bottle down onto the table. "Actually I was. Are you by any chance influencing the Professors on what they are teaching us this term?" She would go no further...yet. Ah, Gevrik had forgotten his mental note that children took sarcasm far too seriously. Miss Mia Gibbins seemed to be one sharp cookie. *"Am I, personally, having an impact on the curricula at Hogwarts?"* Ikenna raised a brow as he rephrased Mia's question. It was a fair question. "Tell me what leads you to ask such a question and I will give you a straight answer, Mia." Quote: Originally Posted by Gabben Matty frowned. He did not like the way this man was talking to him but he still showed the man respect. "But sir, you could say that about every magical area. No disrespect but how are you going to protect an entire school? Or are you not alone?" He eyed the Hufflepuff girl's companion in a more challenging manner. "Matthias, I assure you that I am more than capable of protecting this entire school, village, and the inhabitants of both with my wand hand tied behind my back. Clearly your Minister of Magic agrees or I would not be here." Gevrik gave him a pointed look. Surely, this boy was not seriously doubting his skills. *"And as for your second question...you are going to have to be more specific. What do you mean by 'not alone'?"* Quote: Originally Posted by Anna Banana ...and that one little answer seemed to be all it took for Sierra to be her calm and confident self again. She gave the man a big smile and then nudged his firewhiskey with her butterbeer in return. *"Oh, I was never worried about things not* being all right," she assured him. "I'm Daddy's Little Girl through and through." Anna, it seemed, was closer to their mother, while Sierra was closer to their father. Alex? Well, who knew how Alex felt. He was usually the Greingoth kind of out there marching to the beat of his own drum anyway. Suddenly, she missed her father, and she found herself wishing Christmas break would come just a little sooner than usual. "All right," she confirmed with a nod. "Thanks, Mr. Gevrik." ...wow. Her opinion on this man had suddenly done a complete one eighty, eh? "That's good to hear, Sierra." Gevrik's tone warmed up considerably as he turned toward her. Run along now, good girl. "Any time. You and your brother may always stop by my office, of course. I am sure your father would not mind." Quote: Originally Posted by top94a Raven raised his trunk too, "Cheers for Mr. Gevrik". Raven say. Raven nodded in approval of this statement, Raven want to hear the black man answer "Thank you, young man." Ikenna smiled at the toast and raised his own glass to his lips. Ah, refreshing. At last. Quote: Originally Posted by neaped Hugo smirked at the attempt at a joke. He was a nice man, considering how big the man was. "Oh, Doyle," he said. "Hugo Doyle," he politely introduced himself, but pretty quickly. "And no. A lot of odd things happen around Hogwarts all the time," he said, thinking about how he could turn this into a know-it-all comment. "Now that you mention it, the chair was pretty high. What do you suggest, Hogwarts conspiracy or dark magic?" he said smirking at mr Gevrik. "My point is, nothing in that seat killed me, and and I am still alive and unharmed. Just like my fellow students." Hugo took the last sip of butterbeer and moved a bit closer. "Is there a reason to be scared? Is there a reason there is 'potection' all of the sudden? I'd like to know, Mr Gevrik." "All right, Mr. Doyle, let's not get ahead of ourselves, shall we?" Ikenna set his firewhiskey down to deal with the demanding student before him. "As far as I understand, you are saying that as long as you are physically alive, perhaps even with all limbs attached, you are never in, nor have ever felt, danger?"** He did not bat so much as an eye as the nosy child moved closer. In fact, Gevrik himself leaned closer and locked eyes with Hugo Doyle as he spoke in a deeper tone. "I do believe you are forgetting the dangers of the mind, dear Hugo. Conspiracy theories usually have a basis in one fact or another, and of course, we can all think of those who will never allow dark magic to die. I will tell you now that everywhere you turn, whether you realise it or not, there are strong organisations and power structures in place that have sought to soil the minds and corrupt the souls of Hogwarts' best and brightest. For centuries, and as long as these structures have been in place, there have also been those working against such evils in the hopes of one day overthrowing such mainstream corruptors." He settled back into his seat and calmly took a long drink. "It is up to you to decide which group I belong to and for which side I am securing Hogwarts...if I belong to any group at all." Think deeply, Doyle, think deeply. Quote: Originally Posted by Droo "So is the firewhiskey only for the students?" Hecate said behind Ikenna. "May I join you, Mr. Gevrik, or will my presence be detrimental to this... meet and greet?" "Of course not," Ikenna said smoothly, setting his now-empty glass on the bar as he heard Hecate behind him. Without turning from his stool, he gestured toward the empty spot nearby. "Please, join me, my favourite potions mistress. Your presence can only enhance the party." He winked over his shoulder and then signalled the bartender for two more firewhiskeys. Quote: Originally Posted by MeredithRodneyMcKay Oh he'd seen her. Isabelle nodded her head in greeting when Ikenna said hello, letting a bright "Good afternoon" escape her lips, too. She was about to ask him how it was going, when her ears were bombarded with his booming voice inviting people for a firewhiskey. Hmm, she already had one, so that just left....going back to the bar. Chocolate was over there though... DILEMMA! "Professor Hadley, hello." The voice of the woman ordering the same drink, made Issy turn around and smile. Were they on first name terms? She wasn't entirely sure. But with the kids around best to stick to formality within ear shot. "I see a few children have made it so far," she commented, trying to start a conversation. When Ikenna joined them, she lifted her glass in thanks. A free drink was not something she was in the habit of turning down. "A few. Ha ha, acute observation." Ikenna turned his head to smile at Isabelle. "Isabelle, since I know you are new to Hogwarts as well, may I introduce to you one of the most accomplished potioneers of our time? Hecate Lafay. She can really do wonders in this world, much like yourself and your very important subject." Transfiguration and potions. They could befriend each other, no? Quote: Originally Posted by feltbeatslover22 Oh psssssh.. So she didn't keep in time with what time of day it was. Couldn't blame her, she was far too busy to even notice. At least that was what she thought, and she couldn't think of a better greeting anyway. "Good afternoon then" she replied back, not taking her eyes off of him, nor showing any emotion whatsoever. And he knew her name. Just.. great. Then again she did have that badge, it was probably kind of obvious. "That's right" she replied, scanning her eyes around the pub before turning back to Gevrik. He was offering free firewhiskey for those of age? Well she WAS but whether she actually wanted to try it was another matter. The Slytherin followed him up to the bar however, keeping her distance of course, watching as others of age did so too. "Depends what your offering" Trixie replied raising an eyebrow. She was vegan, she wasn't up for Butterbeer either. Ikenna blinked and returned his face to its usual blank state. It did not escape his notice that she was doing the same. "Firewhiskey, of course, and perhaps some chocolate frogs as well. I assure you, all are free and none are tainted." Obviously. This was almost a...school-sanctioned 'party.' Quote: Originally Posted by lilithpotter She turned to see a man speaking a loud tone over the group of students in the corner of the bulding. Walking over to the man. "Hello, Im Rene, Rene Cullen," she said extening her hand for him to shake. "Rene Cullen. I am Ikenna Gevrik." The Security Liaison politely shook her hand and then gestured toward his decorated table once he let go. "Please, have a butterbeer or chocolate frog - or both - on me." Quote: Originally Posted by fanficfanatict Selina looked at Gervik. He was being oddly polite and she was confused. But his tone was stale- she could not read him. It made her curious- she was not one to fold under uncomfortable situations. She was a Geyffindor through and through. "Quite well sir. With the exception of Potions, but I predicted that much. My father is rubish as well. How about you sir?" "I excelled in...more of the spell-based classes as well, Selina. I am afraid I mostly rely on my friends' potion-making abilities." Gevrik warmed slightly to the Gryffindor as he felt no harm in sharing truthful...tidbits. "Muggle Studies is also an important class, would you agree? I hear it is somewhat...popular at Hogwarts..." Quote: Originally Posted by Zoerawrr "Please," Jake nodded simply, taking a seat at the bar and giving a nod of thanks to the person who'd brought it over. "Thank you. Thank you." The second thanks was directed at Gevrik, and Jake looked in his direction as he said it. He'd forgotten about his sunglasses but would have been thankful for them had he remembered. "Good... well... large turn-out." Jake's discomfort was visible. Was so many people really so good? The young man took a sip of his drink. Tasted goooood. Ah, yes, honest Jake was right. And today he did not have his eyes shielded. Progress? "Yes, such a population of people is almost...surprising, to me. I cannot say I dislike the turnout, however." Gevrik nodded at Jake and then politely turned his gaze out at the crowd instead of into the boy's nervous eyes. Quote: Originally Posted by Miss Lissy Lou Friends in common? Alex wasn't sure what to make of that. He'd always assumed that his father had lots of acquaintances...probably the whole money thing...but he couldn't remember a lot of them coming around from his childhood. Like Lafay. He'd had NO idea that they knew each other at school. And similar beliefs...he had no idea what THAT entailed either. Similar beliefs about what? Probably Slytherin. At least this man was still TALKING to him, even though it was clearly obvious that Alex was in Hufflepuff. So if he was all 'Slytherin is just the best house ever!' at least he had the manners to be polite to people who weren't sorted into that house. Thank GOODNESS. He'd had enough of that rudeness, that was for sure. "Ahh, ok. I know father used to work in the Ministry, and then took some time off and now he works at the Leaky Cauldron...makes sense," he muttered. Yeah, Gevrik probably knew him from his Ministry days. Being a Ministry official himself and all that. "Yes, I recall him from the Ministry. He is a man with good character, and you may tell him I said that." That was about all Gevrik was going to say about that. He nodded politely - Alex was a decent Hufflepuff, much like Jake - and then watched as Sierra pulled her brother in for conversation. That was good, so long as they did not start squabbling again. Quote: Originally Posted by Miss Dee Preston was just working on scanning the crowded place for a third time to see if he could spot anyone that he knew from his seat at the table near the door when someone's loud voice began to speak, making him jump slightly. The twelve year old boy, couldn't help but take up the offer on some Butterbeer, hoping that maybe he would find someone he knew on the way to get one, or on the way back to his seat. Getting up slowly and heading to the nicely decorated table, Preston grabbed a Butterbeer and a Chocolate Frog before he turned back and began to make his way to his seat that he hoped was still vacant and not taken by someone else. "Th-th-thank y-you s-sir." Preston said with a nod of his head and flashing one of his trademark goofy grins. Once back at his seat, Preston sat there, desperately hoping someone he knew, or anyone for that matter would come near him so he wasn't alone. He wasn't for sure how this meet and greet was going to turn out. "You're welcome...." Gevrik murmured lazily in reply, watching the Hufflepuff stammering away, almost to himself. Quote: Originally Posted by Lezleighd Satine hurried to the Meet & Greet at the Hog's Head. She was sooo very excited about the event....especially since she felt like she had given the man the idea...two points for Satine...she shoots she scores...she smiled to herself with that thought. She hurried into the Hog's Head and straight the man of the hour. She reached in her bag and pulled out a plastic bag of licorice wands with a huge Purple bow on it. She handed the package to Mr. Gevrik with a smile, "Hello, Mr. Gevrik! I brought these for you...kind of as a welcoming/good luck gift." she paused and glanced around, "I hope things are going great so far." she said as she reached for something to drink. "I hope I haven't missed anything...." she let her words trail off as she opened her bottle and took a quick sip. "Satine! So pleased you could make it." Gevrik accepted the candy gift with a very friendly grin and slid it onto the table with the chocolate frogs and butterbeers. "It is an ongoing event, do not worry." He chuckled lightly and nodded toward where he had set the licorice wands. "Thank you for the candy, by the way. I do appreciate thoughtful students." And this event had been...her suggestion, somewhat, so Ikenna owed her a thank-you for that too. __________________ Hunger, revenge, to sleep are petty foes... But only death the jealous eyes can close.