Saxon had been so caught up back home with all those pets, that it had made her come to work nearly late. It wasn't easy, taking care of two dogs and a turtle, and Colin, but somehow she managed. But, the blonde was ready for work, having rested well for not having to deal with her little brother while he was back home in Ireland with their father, it had given her time to relax.

So, the blonde had came running through the ministry levels, feeling late, for the first time ever, rushed through the department door, and came quickly into the conference room, her feet moving too fast for herself, nearly stumbling over to her seat.

What an entrance.

"Am I late? Am I late? I- the pets back home, they keep me busy so much sometimes and I tried to get here as quickly as possible- but the mess they make- the mess is terrible..." Saxon rambled, then she took a breath, realizing no one probably cared, and gave the room a look.

Goodness, she was late. Usually she was one of the first ones there. Right after Victoria, as it so always seemed. "I'm so sorry for disrupting. Have I missed anything?"
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Davina offered a smile and settled into her seat. Department head, noted. She'd file that away in her brain some place along with her name."Noted." And waiting she could do.

Oh and they had a quidditch division manager. "Pleasure." She would have normally gone on to the the hand shake thing but since she had already settled in, and so had everyone else, that was being bypassed. "Department of Magical Creatures under Chad Stryker, long time ago." Perhaps a lot longer that the woman had been at the ministry.

Deacon had made his way toward the Level 7 in the Ministry. It was nice to actually have your work tie in with some of one's own hobbies. So he thought. Being super early wasn't his style, so he made a stop to get some coffee before entering in. Taking in the sight.. Hello, ladies and... two gentlemen. Eh, he supposed that he could deal with the guys around.

"Morning everyone.." Oh right, his name would help. Since he didn't recognise anyone except the pretty yet unfortunately takenboss lady Mariel. "Deacon Bertino, Gobstones Admin Assistant." His eyes traveled to take in everyone's appearance. He had to get use to seeing their faces, yeah?

Seeing one of the other lady's (Saxon) exhausted demeanor did keep his attention for a moment. "I think you need this more than me." Holding out his untouched cup of coffee. Yeaaah, she can have it. He wasn't that thirsty anyway.

Benji turned to the new woman in the room. Hmm She was..very good looking..he had to keep things more appropriate now. He worked for the ministry. So good. "Benji Remmington, Quidditch Regulation.." He smiled again his most charmingly, mostly women so far, huh? Not that he'd mind one bit.. Smiiiiirks.

Another guy, good! He could use guys to hang out with, even if this Adam seemed a little older. he should talk about setting up their own office Quidditch game, like he had back in L.A. Maybe some of the other departments would get involved? Could be fun. "Benji Remmington, Quidditch Regulator, Nice to meet you." He wasn't always as charming with men because there wasn't a big need to charm them, he was a guy's guy.

Looking up to the DH he shook her hand firmly, she was his boss, his boss' boss. "Lovely to meet you, Mariel. I look forward to working with you." Looking over at the coffee "Thanks, i'll have to grab something."

Then there was Victoria, his new Boss. "It's great to meet you, Vic. I am very ready, my last few weeks have been spent moving to London so i haven't been doing much else in a while and i'm anxious to get back to it." queue that Remmington smile again. "It was wonderful over all, how was yours?" He had to be friendly and so far no one seemed unbearable.

Benji looked to the very...Ahem...Attractive, frazzled woman. (Saxon) and shot her that same smile before remembering that he was very very taken. This would take getting used to. He grabbed a coffee and made a mental note not to flirt with anyone. Mmhmm.

And Deacon made two guys, Benji saw him scoping the room. He knew that look. "Nice to meet you, Benji Remmington.." Even as big headed as he was Benji was getting tired of hearing his own name..Merlin was everyone else sick of it? Not that he cared...he was just curious.

Returning his boss' smile, Adam rand his fingers through the back of his hair as she questioned. "Oh, you know -" he managed, with a smile of his own, and a shrug. "The kids are a pain, and there seems to be another one around every corner. But it was a lot of fun. What about yourself, Mariel?" Yeah, he loved his children, even if they were a pain to shop for and seemed to come out of his ears at times. Something important? The man's ears perked up at that, and he narrowly stopped his eyebrows from disappearing into his hair again.

"Of course." Nod nod. He was curious now, and he was sure it wouldn't go away until he knew what the question was.

Victoria! It was a pleasure to see her again, Adam thought to himself, waving as she spoke. Her enthusiasm was infectious, it always seemed to him. "It was tiring, but good. The family... getting bigger by the second, it seems." Maybe it was time Lorelai stopped popping out babies, yeah? Not that he regretted any of his, at all. "How are yours?" At the mention of inventions, he waved his briefcase a little. "Just received some Gobstones whose liquid is apparently laced with practical jokes." Made you grow funny ears and a beard and the likes. At least, that's what was hopping. He'd have to wait until he looked them over before he knew for sure.

"And you." he replied to Benji, grinning over at the younger man before taking a seat. As another woman joined them, Adam noted her name. Davina. He'd introduce himself and get to know everyone after the meeting, or at least after all of the new people had joined them. Even as he thought this, the last of the new people entered and introduced himself to the room. "Adam Stemp." For Davina and Deacon's benefit.
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