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Waddles · 04-20-2021, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ArianaBlack

Tomasz bowed his head graciously in a show of thanks, before stepping inside, moving to the opposite corner of the lift to allow for space between himself and Gabriel. Though hierarchy did not exist in a explicit sense in regard to those serving within the department, Tomasz knew that his place as a security guard was lower than the station of an auror, even one in training. It was difficult not to be conscious of such things when sharing a space and as such, he held his head a little lower, kept his shoulders a little more hunched, and practiced a visible sort of humility around others in the Ministry.

He was not here because of any credentials that set him apart. He knew to keep this in mind and respect the authority of others.

"Yyy, yes," he nodded, answering both of Gabriel's questions at once. Names were not his strong suit, but Tomasz pushed himself to memorize as many as he could, especially the names of those in his department. He did not want to look incapable of such small a thing. Being able to identify individuals was a task he was meant to excel in as a security officer, so he did exert himself in this regard - but still, it did not always come to him so naturally. Uncertain of what to say, but feeling slightly uncomfortable with the silence, Tomasz spoke as he waited for the lift to take off, "The weather today is good."

If Tomasz had voiced any of these intra-departmental hierarchy thoughts putting Gabriel above the other man, he probably would have laughed. Especially as so much of Gabriel's feeling useful depended on others' taking the time to explain situations and allow him to take up space, whereas Tomasz's job actually kept people safe.

Maybe not him, because he could keep himself plenty safe, but the rest of the ministry.

Tomasz's job was very important, in Gabriel's eyes. And he was perfectly happy sharing a lift with the man, even in silence. But talking was good, too, he supposed, glancing over at Tomasz as the man spoke. Weather? Was that really all they had to talk about? Gabriel grinned and nodded enthusiastically. He might be an Auror in Training, but he wasn't as grumpy as some of those more seasoned Real Aurors. "Yes," he agreed, bracing himself as the lift started moving. "I enjoy summers here."

04-20-2021, 04:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
Waddles Re'em Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 19,518 Hogwarts RPG Name: Sophia Svensson #556B2F Slytherin Fifth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Eulalia Walles (#F48037) Hufflepuff Fourth Year	Constant Vigilance! O_O AWAKE! Quote: Originally Posted by ArianaBlack Tomasz bowed his head graciously in a show of thanks, before stepping inside, moving to the opposite corner of the lift to allow for space between himself and Gabriel. Though hierarchy did not exist in a explicit sense in regard to those serving within the department, Tomasz knew that his place as a security guard was lower than the station of an auror, even one in training. It was difficult not to be conscious of such things when sharing a space and as such, he held his head a little lower, kept his shoulders a little more hunched, and practiced a visible sort of humility around others in the Ministry. He was not here because of any credentials that set him apart. He knew to keep this in mind and respect the authority of others. "Yyy, yes," he nodded, answering both of Gabriel's questions at once. Names were not his strong suit, but Tomasz pushed himself to memorize as many as he could, especially the names of those in his department. He did not want to look incapable of such small a thing. Being able to identify individuals was a task he was meant to excel in as a security officer, so he did exert himself in this regard - but still, it did not always come to him so naturally. Uncertain of what to say, but feeling slightly uncomfortable with the silence, Tomasz spoke as he waited for the lift to take off, "The weather today is good." If Tomasz had voiced any of these intra-departmental hierarchy thoughts putting Gabriel above the other man, he probably would have laughed. Especially as so much of Gabriel's feeling useful depended on others' taking the time to explain situations and allow him to take up space, whereas Tomasz's job actually kept people safe. Maybe not him, because he could keep himself plenty safe, but the rest of the ministry. Tomasz's job was very important, in Gabriel's eyes. And he was perfectly happy sharing a lift with the man, even in silence. But talking was good, too, he supposed, glancing over at Tomasz as the man spoke. Weather? Was that really all they had to talk about? Gabriel grinned and nodded enthusiastically. He might be an Auror in Training, but he wasn't as grumpy as some of those more seasoned Real Aurors. "Yes," he agreed, bracing himself as the lift started moving. "I enjoy summers here." __________________