 Unforgivably Cursed | adultescent
Mariel kept watch on the approaching figures as they grew larger from the distance, glancing to her side only as she heard the voice addressing her. Better place? "It's comparable to the pitch at their school," she told Rebecca, keeping the same faint smile on her face. "All the better to see the actual raw talent these players may or may not possess without it getting lost behind the flash of a large stadium." Did she really have to tell a team manager that? Perhaps she needed to offer her more tips on how to do her job. "Victoria does a fine job managing the Quidditch division," she added, looking back at the nearing people, smiling sweetly at the first person she recognized. "You seem to be the only one to have an issue with her," she added without looking back at Rebecca before she greeted the newly appointed Kestrals manager. And that was what made it seem like a personal issue rather than professional.
"Kieran.. I heard that you were retiring. Congratulations on your new endeavor.. and nice to see you again." She had been fairly well acquainted with him, having been one of her favorite players a time ago and working in regulations before her promotion. The brunette would admit that she was rather disappointed that he could not attend their event from a few months ago, but it still had been a nice turn out.
And more people were arriving. Mariel pulled her green eyes away from Kieran as the Tornados Keeper greeted her. "Bonjour," she replied to Beck in kind. "Thank you for coming today." Really, she did appreciate the couple of pros that were coming out to help them, even if it was based on contractual clauses. She made note of Branxton as he arrived.. and.. there was Kinsley. Good. All ready to start. She gave a nod to the man with the Arrows, she'd presume from his outfit, though she wasn't sure they had met. Even in regulations, she had more interaction with the players and the managers.. she was fairly certain he was a scout. And introductions could wait as they were starting. She did catch sight of Colin MacKenzie, however.. and of course, the Keeper turned coach needed no introduction for her. She even had the privilege of playing against him once. "Hello, Colin," she said with a friendly smile as he greeted her with a nod. As he sat down, her eyes soon settled on another approaching man. Was that Brennan Cooper? Huh. She didn't realize he was making an appearance today.
Dark eyes fell on the lovely blonde Catapults manager and he chuckled. "Oh I've been around the block a few times as far as Quidditch is concerned," he told her with a grin. "I'm sure I won't have any trouble spotting talent when I see it." Not when he was a chaser for as many years as he was. He knew exactly what to look for and he couldn't be more pleased that the chasers were starting first. Not that anyone could really replace him, but he'd see if any of these kids was worthy of his old position.
"Mariel.. always a pleasure to see you," he smiled at the Department Head. Of course, he hadn't seen as much of her since she wasn't in regulations anymore and his team seemed to get more fines now that she had left that position, though maybe that was his imagination. He'd have to keep an eye on things now that he was manager so maybe that warranted a conversation. Later though. "Thank you, I'm rather looking forward to my new position. And congratulations on yours." He hadn't yet told her that, had he? Anyway..
He glanced down at the names as the boys arrived, squinting a bit at them out on the pitch to try to keep who was who straight in his mind. Odessa.. Branxton.. Kinsley.. got it. Oh and there was Salvatore. Interesting.. he was rather looking forward to what these kids could do. Kieran leaned back a bit, getting ready to watch, making note of who else was here. He gave a nod to the Appleby guy.. really he needed to get to know these team affiliates now. And then he raised an eyebrow as MacKenzie wordlessly took a seat. Sure, it had been yeeaarrss since he had faced the man with a quaffle, but he didn't often forget, especially those who stayed in the business. Smirking a bit, he gave him an acknowledging nod then turned his eyes back to the pitch. Brennan Cooper was making an appearance as well? That was also pretty interesting.
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