SPOILER!!: Oliver
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Originally Posted by
sherbet_lemon_kkd 
Oliver looked up at the witch as she entered the break room and made her way over. Oliver wasn't the most social person. He tried; he really did, but somehow he always seemed to come off as a bit blunt and ... well, almost rude. He was really hoping this time he could make a halfway decent first impression. For once.
He made a conscious effort to smile back at her as she sat across from him, but he was already getting a bit nervous. "Hi," he managed curtly as he took her hand. "Werewolf Registry Archivist. Oliver Parks."
"I'm new," he added with a smile that turned out looking more like a grimace. He felt better about this than he usually did, but something was telling him he hadn't exactly hit his mark of making a good impression.Well, I tried. What else can I say?
He still couldn't believe they'd put him in a position dealing with people. Had they even looked at his application? Well, that's a stupid question, Oliver. Of course they did; they put you working in Magical Creatures, didn't they? Apparently they just didn't know how bad it actually was. So Oliver had simply decided that he would be speaking to people as little as possible so as to avoid making himself look like a jerk.
Merlin, what was with these new creatures men being... a bit odd around her? First that dragon man, now this guy? Well, Hadley
did like a challenge, even if it was a social challenge. At least he was trying to smile.
She shook his hand and let it go, quick and to the point.
"Ahh so you're Oliver," she nodded once,
"I saw the notice on the board welcoming the new employees. It's nice to have a name to a face." And then another smile, but this one was so tense Hadley almost wanted to tell him HE WOULD BE OKAY, but perhaps that wasn't the issue. Maybe he just didn't feel comfortable socialising.
Hadley got up and got a cup full of this smoothie and sipped at it, then sat back down. She could always trust Harmony to have the latest health foods on stock. She sat in silence for a few moments, not sure whether that would make him more comfortable or less. Perhaps less.
"What sort of job experience do you have as a Werewolf Registry Archivist?" she asked, always genuinely interested in peoples experiences.
SPOILER!!: Harmony
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TakemetotheBurrow The red head was rather cheerful as she made her way towards the break room. Yes, Harmony had felt at ease ever since setting foot back in the ministry and her aura was pulsating a perfectly pale yellow as she entered the room. Oh good, there were some of her lovely employees here enjoying the snacks she'd prepared!
"Hello there! Hadley, lovely to see you! And you, you're Oliver. Welcome!" The department head placed her hands together in front of her and then gave each a bow. "I hope you're enjoying the food I set out. I've been thinking we could do away with the coffee and donuts for a bit and give these a try? Maybe it'll boost the energy levels within our department! It certainly couldn't hurt!" The woman gave a giggle!snort and then took a seat, crossing one leg over the other and observing the man and woman thoughtfully. Were they on board for this, as well?
Hadley turned when Harmony came into the break room. She had been sure the department head hadn't been too far off joining them.
"Hi Harmony, how are you today?" she asked, though judging by the general look of her boss, she was doing okay. Hadley gave Harmony a warm smile, always feeling content in her presence. Actually she felt like she wanted to pull out her yoga mat and do a session with her.
Hadley smiled at the suggestion,
"I don't know how I feel about no coffee," she laughed,
"But this wheatgrass smoothie is amazing! I feel better already," and that was
before her morning coffee.
"But by all means I'm up for getting rid of the doughnuts. These kale chips are very moreish," she reached out and ate another one.
SPOILER!!: Oliver
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Originally Posted by
sherbet_lemon_kkd
The woman who had just entered the break room was absolutely glowing with positive energy and she walked with a sense of confidence that was almost tangible. Oliver immediately liked the witch, but he was somewhat intimidated by her at the same time.
He gave a curt little wave and nodded to her, not trusting himself to speak quite yet.
At her mention of the food, it finally clicked. So this was Harmony Skylark! I thought I had recognized her from somewhere. Then he gulped, realizing something else. This was his boss.
He decided to try to speak. Maybe he wouldn't blow it this time. He spoke slowly, weighing his words before he spoke them, It's ... very ... different. Certainly not something I would choose for myself- but it isn't too horrendous either. Quite ... edible. And I'm sure it's as ... healthy as it looks. Not that all healthy foods look quite this bad. I mean. Not that they-" He decided to just stop talking; he could have slapped himself. Great going, Oliver. She probably hates you now. He just concentrated his gaze on his lap, inwardly scolding himself. "Yay health," he mumbled halfheartedly, but it came out sounding almost like sarcasm. Frowning, he busied his mouth with his smoothie before he could make more of a blunder. Merlin, how he hated meeting new people. And not because of the people. Because of himself.
Hadley found that laughter bubbling up again; what? He was just so awkward, it was very endearing. She'd never TELL him this of course, because she was sure it was something he didn't want to hear. She tried to help him out, but for what good she didn't know.
"Well I get what you're saying Oliver. Who ever knew a crispy leaf would be delicious and healthy?" She popped another one into her mouth. It reminded her of a mandrake leaf, but MERLIN they were addictive.
"I made a batch of these a few nights ago, actually, Harmony. Worked out wonderfully."