Originally Posted by Eriin

A pretty name? Was she kidding? Was Tam being PUNKED right now? She looked around swiftly to be sure. What the...

"Thank you kindly, Victoria," she said as she took her hand back and surreptitiously wiped it on the back of her skirt. The lady's hand was slightly sweaty after all. Yuck.

OH. Games and Sports. Tam Scam was pretty fond of Rex Vindictus so that brought a more genuine smile to her lips. "The Head of your department is quite charming. He is a great leader as it were." That was all she had to say really.

Heh.



Oh for the love of all things Merlinian did he REALLY have to come speak? Was he that desperate for conversation? Sheesh? Tam considered faking a sudden illness to avoid the troll of a man, but sighed dejectedly and plastered on a smile instead.

As the man spoke not only did her skin crawl, but her eyebrow crept slowly up. What the... "I am clearly tasked with being up to date with the employees of the Minister. Seeing as you are one who briefly worked for the man himself, I do indeed recall who you are." She may have sounded terse, but really it was nothing new. She only thought of the DP thing because he was CLEARLY living off of that notoriety... and sadly so, might she add. "You have returned to the Transportation Department, yes? Funny how the mishap with the Hogwarts Express occurred, no?" Was she suggesting Recard had anything to do with it? Not outright. Heh.

"Perhaps you didn't know that my husband was a member of the International Task Force? Trained with Casey Tate as it were." Meaning I make it my business to look into Ministry usurpers. Douche.

And how rude he didn't bring Tam a drink. So she kindly plucked his from his hand and swigged the remaining martini down before handing the glass back. "Refreshing."

Originally Posted by FireboltAvis88

"You know what? I totally forgot about the possibility of those objects interfering in sports. My daughters play Quidditch, so I definitely would not want a rogue bludger getting snuck in a game that they were playing in." Melissa agreed with him.

Then she smiled when she heard that Tyler's brother was also an Auror. "Oh he is. I wonder whether James has met him. Do you mind me asking what his name?" Melissa hoped that she didn't come across as being too nosey. "Wouldn't it be amazing if they actually worked together?"

Melissa then turned back to Victoria, grateful that Victoria understood her nervousness today



Melissa blushed when Victoria asked how long she had been working in the Ministry. "Actually I have been with the Ministry for three years. I was first in the Department of Transportation before I transferred over to the MLE. But I have to honestly say that I don't really know that many people."



As Melissa chatted with Tyler and Victoria, she noticed someone enter the hall. She was smiling which just made Melissa smile more. This was one woman who liked being here. Melissa waved at her trying to catch her eye because she was interested to get to meet her.



"Quidditch? Did you use to play the game?" Melissa interest perked up on hearing that Mariel had experience playing Quidditch. "My children love playing the game. So I'm always out in the stands cheering them on, whenever I can."



Melissa shook her hand. "Hello Ms. Cade. It's nice to meet you. I have to admit that I've met more people in one day, then I have in the last 3 years I've been with the Ministry." Melissa told her.

Originally Posted by ortalismusicoh

Originally Posted by emjay

Mariel nodded as Victoria relayed her son's name then tilted her head slightly as she continued. She got the feeling that she wasn't fond of the name, so she smiled and said, "Oh.. yes, children are often named after relatives.. My sisters and I all have names that start with M like our mother's name and our middle names start with G after my father George." She shrugged lightly. It was an odd little tradition she thought, but not uncommon to give names for reasons like that.

"Oh have you?" she asked as Victoria continued. "I played gobstones a little in school, but my shining point was always Quidditch. I was on the team at Hogwarts.. Did you go to school there too?" She thought Victoria was a little older so she probably wouldn't have known her if she did. "I played a little professionally as well.."

"Well, I'm sure Africa is lovely," Mariel said with a smile. "I've never been there though.. but one day.." She nodded. "I think it will be fun.. It's my first day though, so we'll see." She held up her fingers and crossed them, giving Elizabeth a wink.


"Oh you're fine.." she said with a smile. "It's normal to be a little nervous in a new situation, right?" Mariel added with a shrug. Unless he babbled on like that all the time.. well, then that would be a bit odd. And he seemed to be relaxing the more he talked to her..

Mariel stood in front of Tyler with her arms crossed, amused smirk present on her face. Just where did he think she belonged? Environment?! Snort. But Minister's office? He must think she looked posh and polished to guess that.. unless he was just trying to flatter her. Either way, she smiled graciously and said, "Minister's office, huh? Good guess but no.. Games and Sports actually." Now, she wondered, what would he think of that? Too tomboyish? She looked at him appraisingly and said, "Okay.. my turn.." She thought for a few moments.. where would he fit? "Mysteries?" she said finally. Because right now he was a bit of an enigma to her.

Mariel grinned widely at Melissa as talked turned to one of her favorite topics. "Why yes, I did. I played at Hogwarts as well as professionally." Her eyes widened slightly and she nodded as the woman continued. "Do they play at Hogwarts as well?" She was quite interested to know which House they played for.

A movement out of the corner of her eye, caught Mariel's attention and she turned her head to see a woman walking over. She gave her a tentative smile as the other person went to pick something up. Hmm, she looked a bit out of sorts, the brunette thought as she took in her appearance. New? "Hi there," she said, trying to catch her eye. "First day as well.. or are you an old-timer?" Not that she meant she was old as she didn't look much older than herself. More like veteran employee.

Originally Posted by DanialRadFAN01

Seriously, she was going to look at her dress and act all suprised that there was now a spilt alcohol on her? That's what happens when you run into a man and his drink. Boredly Armen pointed his wand at her and sent a quick drying spell on her dress. There, was she happy now? Notice he didn't say sorry.

"Of course we were going to be here," had to check out the new merchandise/fresh meat/catttle "who else would be running the place and showing all you new employees where to go and who to talk to." Yes it was a meet and great but still wouldn't you want to meet your future boss? Armen cleared his throat and took another drink of the little bit left in his glass before speaking again. "And what department are you in Ms....?"

Oh so a person who actually worked on the first floor? How...curious. From Recard's time up there all he remembered the lot of them doing was a whole lot of nothing and gulping down damned cappachinos. "Well that's noble of you, I'm sure Alexander cherishes your work." He said dryly not really noticing her tone or the implications her facial features suggested.

"Yes I've thankfully returned to my rightful place in Transportation--the department had gone bloody mad in my absence but it was back under control in no time." That German woman who had been his replacement had basically vanished so the Minister was practically forced to give him his job back due to a lack of qualified replacements but still she had done a horrible job running the place. Now she brought up the Hogwarts Express. "Funny? Miss Scamander surely you wouldn't want any of our esteemed collegues to hear that you think that a train full of stranded and frightened children, the Headmistress of the school herself, AND the members of the Hogwarts Board of Governors is funny. It's bad business, it is. You never know when a Prophet worker is nearby or someone might let something slip." He eyed her calmly over his drink.

Her husband was who? Oh that...was interesting. "Oh was he now?" He knew exactly what she was getting at and he wasn't going to stand for this little NOBODY to try and threaten him with old news. He was just about to tell her that too when she grabbed his drink and drank the rest of it as if nothing was wrong with that rude gesture. He suddenly wished he had spit in it.

"Details, details." He said waving a hand in the air as if to wave away the fact that they weren't 'date official' or whatever Gabi had said the other night. They were dating regardless of going out to some fancy resturant, at least in Armen Recard's opinion. Work got in the way but they still liked each other and let the other one know about their feelings. That equaled dating. Point of the matter--he would give her money if needed, regardless if she wanted it. "You wouldn't be taking the money for yourself, it would be for Tucker." he added matter-of-factly.

Her girlish laugh at his kiss made him smile, as big as he used to so many years ago. He was happy again. Those who spent much time with the man recently wouldn't really categorize Recard as being happy, unless you counted the politcal and ambitious Armen during the Uprising of the Cult of Walpurgis and the Borr year, but this, his life wif Gabi, was real happiness. As she talked more about the situation with her son and his unforatunate sorting, the department head smiled, happy to know he was with the perfect girl tonight. "I agree, homeschooling would be best. Who else better to teach him than you?"

When Gabi brought up the turnover rate of employees at the Ministy, paritularly her department of Accidents he had to agree. "I was thinking with Althea taking on the Head spot that would stop but perhaps she needs some more time?" She was definately a good boss so it must be her just weeding out the slackers. He didn't have any problem with that in his department and, let's face it, if he did he would fire them quietly. "Transportation is good, I have a few big things planned in the upcoming months."

Originally Posted by PotterHeadforLife

Click. Click. Click. Click.

Stupid heels! the woman thought, but her heels will not put her down. It was going to be a special day for Lulu today. As she walked inside the room, Lulu grinned. Putting on her smile, she saw a number of people. Some were old, based on the way they presented themselves, and some were new. Quiet and all those stuff.

Oh right, she was the new Department Head for Games and Sports. So she had to present herself as confident but she didn't have to since she was already self-confident. She was excited to see the people she'll be working with for this year. Probably she'll also keep the job next year but well...

She didn't know anyone, but she was feeling great that she was here. Yep.