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Madison greeted Warren in a hug and then pulled back. "News? I do hope it is good news." Though it had to be by the smile on his face, something she hadn't seen much of. As Warren invited someone else over to them, the same someone that was at the ice cream shop, she grinned and nodded her head towards the gentleman.
"Hello," she spoke politely, hoping that she would be introduced by Warren. She loved meeting new people. And speaking of new people, the sight was beginning to fill up with other people, some she knew, others she didn't. One other person she recognized was Mr. Brian Lee as now her nerves were not so noticeable. Poor man for having to deal with that side of herself.
Warren held his finger up to his lips with a wink as he waited for his best friend to come over. "I'll tell you both at the same time." He was practically giddy and that was NOT Warren. Strange.
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mathi Brian nodded his head with a smile. "Well..what to do. We're in such a position.." he laughed and looking at the two people he'd introduced to him. "Hello Ms. Maddison. Congratulations for the new posting!" he greeted and wished her both friendly and officially. "We've met once before.." he told to Warren, remembered the pretty nervous Madison in his office a while back. Now she looked confident and he was glad about it.
Aw..Nathan! "Mate? How have you been?" Brian reached him and gave a warm hug. He had no idea why they had not seen each other frequently. "How is Egypt and kids?" he asked interestedly as tucking his left hand into his trouser pocket.
Warren gave a shrug at Brian's comment. "Well now you've met again." Seeing Nathan come up he grinned and then promptly winced as Brian mispoke without intending to. He didn't know. Pretending to find something interesting to stare at he looked around at the people coming in. This was going to be a big event. He hoped his kid could back his words...he really really hoped.
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noodles Nathan heard the unmistakable booming voice of the ex Auror he was looking for and he turned his head to see the man head and shoulders above everyone else. He wasn't hard to spot really but Nathan wasn't the most observant of people. Taken aback to see a genuinely warm smile on Warren's face, Nathan couldn't help but mirror it. He hadn't seen him smile properly since Alexa left. He sauntered over to the small group gathered and smiled and nodded in return to the woman Warren was with. Was this what he was so happy about? He'd finally moved on? Oh Merlin, poor Alexa. “Hello.” He replied wondering if he should introduce himself or wait for Warren to. But the introduction didn't come so Nathan stuck out his hand in welcoming and added, “I'm Nathan Greenwood. I used to work in Warren's department at the Ministry. It's lovely to meet you, Miss....? Miss 'fillintheblank.'
“Ah yes. I know Brian very well.” He grinned and returned the man's manly hug, slapping him jovially on the back. Brian was always such a friendly, warm fella and Nathan could relate to him easily. He automatically dug in his pocket and retrieved his Daily Prophet ID and handed it to Brian noting that was what everyone else was doing. “I haven't seen you since the wedding. How are you, mate?” ...Then the inevitable question came and Nathan's body language visibly fell and the smile faltered. He scratched at the back of his head having an internal debate, once again, whether it would be better (or easier) to lie than to tell the truth. He swallowed deciding to go with the former here as there were so many people here and he was sure they didn't all want to hear about the woes of Nathan Greenwood. “Urm... they're fine. Yeah.. fine.” He lied with a fake smile and nodded... then began to chew at his bottom lip. Was this ever going to get easier?.
Warren looked at Nathan as he came up and gave him a pat on the back. "There you are mate." Smiling he watched as Nathan started to introduce himself to Madison and he shook his head, "Oh sorry bout that. Nathan this is Madison Masterson. Madison this is Nathan. Blame Madison for me actually having to work this gig instead of having fun." He joked and gave Madison a grin.
"And now that you're both here...I have news." Taking a pause for pure drama he looked at them both and then at Brian and Becca who knew already and his smile grew. "Alexa and I are engaged." Yes! They are...and he could literally run circles around this clearing now he was so happy. His grin widened as he looked at his two friends.
As Brian's question sunk in with Nathan his smile faltered slightly and he looked at his best friend. Yes he needed to get out and about and so help him he was going to help him. But if he had learned anything the only one that could help Nathan was himself.... Turning toward Madison he looked thoughtful for a moment, "Hey Madison...where's Jadyn?"