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For Droo and MLErs (mostly) Evander came as soon as Izzy's patronus reached him. He cursed under his breath as he practically ran up to the Atrium. With everything going on, everything finally in place to take the cult down, as well as all the usual MLE related problems like murders in Knockturn Alley, missing Diagon Alley shopkeepers and other strange disappearances, Van hadn't slept in days. He didn't draw his wand as he approached and in fact he raised his voice, intending to be heard by his own employees and obeyed. "Wands away." He glanced around at them. They were just doing their jobs. "They are not the enemy, MLE." Van nudged through the crowd and stepped into the fountain himself, offering one hand in supplication to Gina Latorta. "Will you give me just a moment of your time, Gina? I have to ask you something of the utmost importance." He spoke gravely and his expression was sincere. He needed the woman's help, her cooperation, or everything would be for nothing. The safety of the people was at stake and Evander was concerned that those who were striking didn't know how very at risk they were. The cult was not simply some mundane organisation that had political power and liked flowers and trees and all that rubbish. No. They were murderers. They were tyrants. People that got in their way died or disappeared with alarming regularity. Van didn't want to see Gina one of those people. Through all this he ignored Recard entirely. |
SPOILER!!: quoteys Wands.... away? Sonny? Really? WANDS AWAY? Wesley growled but listened to Van, who was pretty much the only person he would listen to right now. He lowered his wand to his side, not tucking it into its holster just yet though. He could have really used a second wand just then, because then could have stunned both Recard and LaTorta at the same time and the whole fiasco would be done with. Grunt. If only. Wes crossed his arms menacingly and regaled himself to watching the whole scene unfold, wondering what sort of plan Van had to end this mess.... |
Wow, so many quotes! :) SPOILER!!: Adler, Damien and Mr Loudmouth Lights smiled at Adler, understanding that he was trying to help, but she grinned happily at the MLE guy. She liked him. "Thanks." She turned to the loudmouth as he started again. "Oh shut it," she told him. "I'll fight you any day, when you're not in the fountain. These are new boots." She wasn't ruining her new boots over a silly dispute. SPOILER!!: The bosses Lights grudgingly put her wand in her pocket. Damn, she would have so loved to hex the loudmouth man! SPOILER!!: Ethan Lights whirled around at the sound of a familiar voice. "Ethan?" She spotted him and ran over. "Ethan, I thought I told you to stay with the kids! Where are they, who's looking after them?" She really wanted to have the peace of mind that her children were okay with her husband right now. She didn't need the extra worry. "I don't want you to get hurt," she whispered. "We've got it." |
Hawk tooh his hand off his wand as Mr. Bole came in. He watched him talk to Gina, and hoped that Gena would see sense. And hoping even more that that other Department Head(Recard was it?), didn't continue. He was relieved however, that they hadn't had to use wands. Sooner things calmed down, the better. Not that he didn't agree 100% with what the protestors wanted. Byrr was a arrogant tyrant, if there were elections, he never would have won. He was arrogant and mean-spirited towards everyone. Only Cultists and radical nature lovers would have voted for him. And Hawk was very sure that Byrr was just a puppet of the Cult. But still...protesting would get you nowhere. The Cult controlled the Ministry and the news(or at least the Quibbler, judging by that issue they had a year ago). If Byrr was impeached, the judges would no doubt be Cultists, and he would be set free of charges. |
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"Thank you Evander, for making them see reason." She was getting tired and her poor bones were hurting. "You have a moment of my time." She said staying where she was. "Go on." |
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"You know we want them gone too, Gina." He lowered his voice. "You must know..." Because she'd seen some of it first hand, how the cultists, how Borr, how D'Isigny and how Armen had targeted him. Threatening his fiancee and her son, docking his pay, forcing his department to retake their apparition licenses and blocking them from doing their jobs at every turn. Yes. MLE wanted them gone perhaps more than anyone. "I need your help. This. What you're doing, its necessary. Its a ... necessary distraction." He intentionally pitched his voice lower so that Recard wouldn't hear. Van would deal with that man soon. "We have them now. We're ready to take them. I'd say more if I could." He glanced around and then back at Gina. "You're a smart woman. And your people are loyal to you, as mine are to me and to the Ministry itself." He was serious. "And you say you don't want a riot but worse will happen. Oh Gina, I've tried so hard to keep them from hurting anyone. What can I do? I'm just one man. Together though... all of us together, we can get rid of the Cult for good, and nobody else needs to get hurt. Please. Help us." If she continued, who knew what the cult would do in response? And his people would lose the element of surprise... He held his hand out again. "Let me help you out of the fountain. That picket line, out there, needs to stay strong. Nobody in and nobody out. Can you do that?" He searched her face anxiously, "We can't win if we're divided. Stand with us. Please." |
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He looked at Gina, as a man, with tears half in his eyes. "I'm sorry Gina, forgive me." He added, it was so strange to be having this conversation in the middle of a riot, well almost a riot. He hoped that Gina had heard him though, and that she would forgive him. He took a step away from the Department head that he had followed down here. Maybe he could plead that he was put under the imperious cruse. He hoped that Gina could find it in her heart... |
Due to standing right near Gina, Gavin heard almost everything that was said, but kept his face neutral. YES! he thought to himself silently, They had the law enforcement on their team now as well! His eyes flickering around to the rest of the people in the room, he wondered how that was going to change their attitudes. Would they follow their department head, or continue to fight them? His eyes went to Gina, what was her decision going to be? |
Evander was here. Oh thank Merlin's scraggly, tangled, flee-ridden beard. Things were starting to look up. ...But the man looked dead serious. Given the situation, Sabel figured that was appropriate. He had to hand it to the Aurors, to their composure and calmness amidst a potentially volatile situation. And Evander seemed to know just how to calm things down to a negotiable level. It was a lot of lowered voices and private words, but he supposed the best negotiations were private conversations where judgement and expectations were put on hold. It was much harder to be hostile towards someone willing to talk, than someone that insisted on yelling and shouting. Slowly, Sabel made his way to stand by Damien and Gabriel; not so much as to get in their way, but simply to be there, ready to receive any orders that may be forwarded. |
For MLE or anyone. XD Emily stood there... frowning, her wand slipping back into its holster. Stupid, idiotic people.. and by that she didn't only mean Recard, though he was not an exception to the thought. She had been relatively calm, and quiet throughout this whole procession, quite frankly she knew that there was nothing SHE could do, or should do, and this was only confirmed by Van's arrival. But now what? How do you stop the crazies? Side stepping a few of the loonies, Emily made her way over to the rest of the MLE group thinking it was best to stick together... so that way if they got the all clear to start hexing (which she was not opposed to at this point) then she could be one of the first to act. But that wasn't going to happen. She knew that... *sigh* |
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Esteban felt like his head was spinning. "Is everything okay?" He asked, he actually held his hand out for her, to help her out of the water. |
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When she turned to him, he nodded "Of course ma'am." he responded glancing over at the man, named Evander. He just hoped, that the man was serious in what he had said. "I will." He meant that and more then just following, by making sure no one was hurt AND that Gina's wishes were followed on this. "Do you need assistance getting home?" he asked quietly. She didn't look well, and he was afraid for her safety as much as her health. |
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SPOILER!!: Tegz and Droo "THIS. IS. NOT. RIGHT!" Armen shouted through frantic breaths. It looked as if Recard's head was ready to explode. There was no way Van was going to just smooth this whole situation over, they were criminals and were going against the Minstery and the Minister himself. They were the traitors! "Evander! You've gone too far!" he shouted, not really caring if he interupted his conversation with Gina. He thought he would at least take on some sort of pride in his roots with the Cult, the who 'his fiance was part of them' and all, instead of being a poser. He couldn't hear what they were talking about but it obviously was bad news. "This is all wrong!" he said running a hand through his haird madly and then stomping his foot angrily, almost childlike. |
SPOILER!!: Lights :D Sapphira was so late. She was finishing up with that last woman who took so long just to recite her name and her wand details, and by then all hell have brokeN loose. MLE people were all over the place, either holding back people or just joining in. She better be in the holding back group. She strode down to Lights--just in time to see her kiss. Awkward. With an inner flinch, she shrugged and went further. When they're done, she came back and whispered. "So, what are we supposed to do now?" |
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Putting his wand back in his holster, Gabriel folded his arms across his chest and appraised the puffed up little upstart. He really did think himself so important. "You can suggest all you like, but nothing is being done until Evander has spoken with Gina." Who he had just spotted arriving out the corner of his eye. Quote:
He couldn't hear what was being said between his boss and the lady in the fountain, but she seemed to be agreeing with whatever he wanted. A slight smirk crossed his features when Armen started having a childish paddy - that was replaced by a look of concern when the older woman said about going home. Gabe had told her the cold water wouldn't do her any good. Deciding it was best to stay where he was, in case he was needed to deal with Recard, he watched Van and ....Gavin, was it? help Gina. It wouldn't be long now, surely? |
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[QUOTE=Jason Potter Weasley;10765166" I did not say I would not fight you because yo uare a woman" J.J. Starr told her. " I do not want to be blamed for fighting a woman even though you are ready to fight me, a male" Joe Jon Montcenaggio explained to her." We do not want your pretty New boots, now would we?" J.J. asked her in mock fashion.[/QUOTE] "Yes they are rather nice," said Lights, clicking a heel mockingly. "Now, can you please make your way outside to continue your protest?" Read between the lines; Get out of the fountain and go away so we can sort this out. Quote:
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Hawk Ebony breathed in relief. It truly seemed to have calmed down, at least for the moment. Of course he was too far to have heard what his boss had said to Gina, but it seemed to have had the desired affect. He stayed, but only to be sure that things truly were back to normal and that he wouldn't be needed. He stared at Mr. Recard in disbelief. |
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