SPOILER!!: Alphosine, Stella, Daichi
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Alphonsine Rosier Alphonsine could not be more pleased with the obvious changes to the Ministry as they ushered in a new dawn. How very exciting. And it was only fitting that they celebrate with this extravagant gala set in place for the annual orientation.
Appropriately dressed to the nines, she strolled in through the atrium and her eyes were immediately drawn to the beautiful, commanding statue that replaced that old fountain. She'd certainly have to get a better look at it, but first she chose the shiny name tag with her proud pureblood status listed on it and affixed it to the front of her dress and collected her fancy favour bag.
She gave the immediate vicinity a cursory glance as she proceeded further inside, catching sight of a few of the department heads. The newest ones - Laplace and Bagnold - as well as Phora. Perhaps it was because she was in such a good mood, but she did not notice their unease. Or perhaps she just chose not to acknowledge it to herself because she knew they'd comply with the changes or they could be easily replaced. Ms. Jordan-Durand found out just how easily she could be replaced a year ago.
As she approached the Minister, Alphonsine caught sight of the squib talking to him. A squib who was taking a job away from a more qualified witch or wizard. Alphonsine barely spared her a disapproving glance before turning to the Minister with a wide smile, so she could ignore the girl completely and draw the Minister's attention away from her in the process. "Charles. I think we've really outdone ourselves tonight. The Ministry looks magnificent." She was rather delighted with the impressive regalia throughout the space and she looked up at the flickering flame as she basked in the glory of the new statue.
Turning as she heard another voice speak, she nodded in agreement. Dante Zabini, she'd heard good things about him recently and she was glad to hear a dignified wizard speak in such appreciative tones about the new era that was being ushered in. It was a good time to be a witch or wizard and embrace their magical heritage. "Isn't it just?" she commented on Zabini's words. "And it's only the beginning. Good things are coming. It's reason to celebrate."
Ah yes, and there was the department head she wanted to see tonight - no, it wasn't Sian. While she certainly had her well-earned place in the Ministry, she always managed to give Alphonsine a headache. Still, she was in such a pristine mood that she had no problem giving the other woman a smile and greeting, "Good evening, Sian," before moving onto greener pastures.
Alphonsine had caught sight of Simone and gave her a smile that hinted of self-satisfaction. She did look stunning with the backdrop of the new and improved Ministry behind her. Perhaps she could get her a glass of champagne and they could toast to the greater good together.
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Tegz Was she late? Probably a little.
Stopping in the entrance way, Stella lifted eyed the nametags and lapel pins. That was new. Wait until she told Cohen. She picked up her set, and attached the shiny high quality nametag to her dress and then made her way through security and inside proper. Her flatmate was around here somewhere. Stella hadn't bothered arranging a date this year so hanging out with Sarangerel was the plan unless she met someone new and interesting. Or old and interesting. She didn't mind a little seasoning.
If she noticed the changes to the fountain and such, Stella didn't make it obvious. She would absolutely recount it all to her brother however. At least if it came down to it they could go back home to France. Though she had heard things were happening there too just a little less..... this.
Maybe a drink first and then she'd go and listen to the non-muggle music. Quote:
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DuckyLinJi Having worked at a crop farm for several years, there was no reason for Daichi Katharos to own a suit. Which meant that especially for the mandatory Gala, he had to buy a new one. The suit was a simple design, it didn’t stand out and that was exactly what he had went for. It had been years since Daichi had last stepped foot in the Ministry and from only a quick look around, he could tell that a lot had changed since that time.
Entering the Atrium , Daichi stepped up to the table with party favors and grabbed one of the small bags before opening it up. He pulled out a ministry pin and immediately pinned it on his suit on the opposite side of his breast pocket before pulling out a name tag. A frown played on his face as he read “Half-Blood” under his name. He looked up after pinning his name label on his suit below the pin and took note of the employees around him sporting the same name labels with their blood status shown. This was definitely a new thing because he could not remember that his blood status had been out and in the open for everyone the see when he had last worked here.
As he entered the party, the man immediately noticed that the fountain of magical brethren had been replaced by another statue. The design was, pretty decent from afar. He walked closer to check it out , having a terrible feeling in his stomach as he got closer and closer. The words ‘For the greater good’ and the Deathly Hallows symbol edged on the statue did not sit well with him.
The ministry had changed but was it for the better? He had to find out.
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If the Ministry Gala had not been a mandatory event , Kevin Hirase would not have been found inside the party. But alas, here he was marching through the Atrium , passing new comers without a word with his head held up high. He took one of the bags on the table and pinned both pin and name label with Pureblood written under it on his suit.
He did not waste any time and went straight for one of the buffet tables, grabbed a beverage before turning around to survey the people in the room instead of ‘mingling’ .
She saw the minister look her way and gave him a nod, she wasn't going to go over and mingle with that entire group. It was to big for her liking and she had other places to place herself, though she did catch Alphonsine glimpse and decided to head that way to be near her.
As she headed that way she couldn't help but stop when she saw Stella come in,
"I hope you had a nice break Stella." The department head gave one of her extra wide smiles.
"We are going to be very busy once we are back, things are going to be wonderfully different now." Was her excitement a little too obvious.
Another employee caught her eye and she looked to introduce herself.
"Daichi welcome to orientation. I presume you've looked over your employee files I sent during holiday." She wanted all her employees to know exactly what to expect.
"This is Stella, Stella this is one of our newest employees Daichi"