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Kirsten Delbin
Hufflepuff Fifth Year
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Slytherin Fifth Year
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SPOILER!!: Nia and Adam Quote:
Originally Posted by hermygirl  Nia tilted her head from side to side, as if undecided. "Well, it's not really about us as Pros, is it? Well, at least, it isn't for me. It's about the fans...and I'll have far more chance to try it at some other time than they will." Though, saying that, it didn't look like anyone was jumping at the chance to get on the Windsweeper right now. And he was gesturing her for her to get on it? For pictures? "Er, sure...I guess..." Who did she need to speak to in order to have a go? She did want to try it out, and her picture in the paper would keep the sponsors happy.
Whilst she tried to catch the eye of the ministry person in charge (there was one, right?), Nia considered his next words. "The invisible one? It'll never be passed for Quidditch broom...bit boring for the spectators, don't you think?" And whilst she played Quidditch for the sheer joy of it, she knew it was ALL about the fans at the end of the day. They kept her being able to do what she loved day in, day out. "It's one for personal use I should imagine, which probably makes it even more dangerous. Can you imagine how many crashes there could be if commuters started using them over London?"
Yes, Nia had a brain, and wasn't afraid to use it...unlike the typical player stereotype. Ahem.
Mariel had told him about her? Nia blushed, the hand that she had been running through her hair settling awkwardly on the back of her neck. "Nothing too bad, I hope..." Unless it was bad in a good way. Mariel and Nia had been known as the terrible twosome on the pitch as school. Constantly covered in bitemarks and bruises from trying to get one up on each other at training in readiness to take on everyone else in matches. They'd gone through a LOT of bruise paste in their dorm, though it'd definitely been worth it. Her lips curled upwards at the memory. "Nothing too awful," she winked, as he countered with basically the same. "Though I feel it's my duty as bestie to give you my own once over too." She tapped her chin lightly at that...somehow managing to keep it both playful and serious.
An interview? Nia fiddled with her bangle (old habits died hard) and considered the proposition...and its proposer...carefully. "On what?" Her forthcoming wedding?...no way. On today or other Quidditch related things, then she might...just this once. As long as Mariel got to look it over before it went to print. Quote:
Originally Posted by Harron Peasley
Adjusting his badge, Adam slung his suit jacket over the back of his chair, but didn't sit down. He looked in charge, right? People could tell he was in charge? Maybe if he put the badge on his bloody forehead instead and...
PERSON. "Morning!" Grinning brightly, he sauntered over to someone who looked a little lost. As lost as Adam himself felt, in all honesty, but he knew his confidence wasn't going to let that show. "You wanting to know more about the brooms, or looking to have a go on one?" Because he could help with that! That was, after all, what he was there for.
Someone was approaching him - Adam knew this was a good sign. He looked important, he looked in charge, and he looked, most importantly, like he knew what he was doing. Which he did. Totally. He knew it had been a good idea to wear a suit and tie - even if he'd been boiling in his blazer, suited and booted definitely gave an air of importance, right? "Invisible broom? Of course - first to test it out, other than my colleagues and I!" He grinned, pushing his hair back, and led the way to the broom, running his hand over the handle. "Causes itself and its rider to be invisible in flight - as soon as you're landed for more than a minute or so, or if you dismount -" Or fall, but he wouldn't mention that, because that didn't exactly instil confidence in people -"both you and the broom become visible again, allowing yourself to find it and store easily." Adam lifted the broom from it's stand and held it out for the man to admire.
"Sorry to interrupt -" Adam approached the pair, seeing the lady eager to try the new Windsweeper, by the sound of things, and them debating the safety regulations surrounding the Invisible broom. "I'm Adam Stemp, Patents Division Head here at Games and Sports. You're more than welcome to try any of the brooms - as long as you dont leave the perimeter of the stadium. And if you've got any questions, I'm more than happy to answer them." He grinned, although inside he was trying to remember players name, and who played where, because he knew he recognised this woman, but....
He should have tried harder.
"As for the safety regulations surrounding our new invisible broom, Patents are currently working out the best way to pursue the marketing of such an object. Of course, we're considering all options. Regulated airways, installing detectors on these brooms, and maybe even determining riders of these responsible for the control of their rides. That is to say that, ah - they're the ones to 'get out of the way' if they see another flyer approaching." He flashed a smile again, running a hand along his tie before continuing. "Depending on the response to them at this event - which we're hoping will be eager, I'll enter into negotiations with the Department of Magical Transportation to finalise and iron all issues out."
Phew. He... He never talked this much, unless it was about his kids. And that was only because there were eight of them, and that required a lot of talking. He was praying he'd done the department justice. Jorge just grinned and shrugged, “This event is for the fans, but what better way to get fans interested in these brooms than seeing their favorite pro on it? I know I’d be more inclined to try one for that reason. Plus this area would probably be grateful, someone as pretty as you that people are sure to know. It will be hopping with fans wanting to try. Now can you really not give them that?” He chuckled with his signature smirk on his face. She was pretty and he could appreciate that. Oh she would do it for a picture, “Perfect, this will go nicely.” As he was pulling out his camera he heard a voice. Looking up he assumed it was the person in charge. [b] “Not interrupting at all, just the person we needed. He stuck out a hand, “Jorge Cristo De La Garza, Daily Prophet” and your boss’ fiancé, but he figured he’d leave that part out. He looked back at the pro, “See go for it.” his smirk still present.
He listened as they spoke of the invisible broom, still not fully getting the concept of it, but he wasn’t much a broom person so it wasn’t that big of a deal. “Maybe you could give me a quote on it for the Meet and Greet article. “ Mariel had mentioned putting this area in the spot light a little, so what better way than a new product. “It’s different that’s for sure.” That’s about all he had for it really. Nia was right it would make the game boring, so maybe something for the Dark Wizards of the world? Now that could have possibilities. He got lost in his own thoughts as they spoke. “Well if it does take off, have Mariel let me know and I can get it publicity.” Anything for her he’d do that was just a given.
Getting a blush he smirked more, so she was surprised her close friend would speak of her? He couldn’t help but laugh at her question though, “Mariel Morgan would not be your close friend if it was bad. She doesn’t stick me as one to stick around bad.” Though she had stuck around with him longer than she probably should have. Oh good he was kind of expecting that though, what woman would brag about the bad things in a relationship. He opened his arms in a welcoming gesture. “Well then it’s only in the best friend duties, so do what you need to.”
Was she nervous? He glanced back at Adam to see if he was noticing this. A pro nervous about an interview? Was that a thing? He didn’t deal with the sports world at all really, so he wasn’t sure. “On your career, inspirations, what could help with someone who wants to be you.” It could be good for his career to do something like this really. Show some people he wasn’t just about bad news.
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