"Pleasure meeting you as well Gavin." She smiled and nodded to the KAtrina comment.

Nicole smiled at Gavin and said, "It's nice to meet you as well."

Angela walked into the conference room, feeling excited as well as nervous, both at the same time. She had read the notice board, it was something regarding assisting to uncover some fake ring alongwith Gavin and Katrina. It seemed definitely intriguing and interesting!

When she entered the room, some others had already come. She greeted them all, "Hey Gavin, Elizabeth, Nicole.. Um.. Hi the rest of you. Hope I'm not much late, am I?" she asked smiling at all. This was her first meeting in her new job, and she was eager to see how it all went.

As Nicole was settling into her chair waiting for other to arrive and to start the conference she saw Angela come in. After she said hello Nicole smiled and said, "Hello Angela."

Dartanian Leroy was only here for one reason, and one reason only. He was here because whatever this meeting was it involved France, which meant it was important, as Dart thought anything to do with Framce was. With he's shoulders up high he walked into the office proud of he's French-ness. There were quite a few people there, but he wasn't let he was never late. Him being late was an impossiblity, as if he ever arrived somewhere late, he'd just say that the other people came early.

"Ehh..'ello." What was this guys name again? Dart didn't exactly remember. "Ehh..Zir." he said finally adressing the man by something. He noticed that there was a seat next to the man that was empty. He eyed it feeling special again. It was for him wasn't it...at least he thought it was. These British people had probably only now realised how important he was. Meh good because he thought he was important after all. "Ehh..zat seet iz for eh me right?" he asked before he took the seat. He was sure it was, but just to make sure he had asked.

"Pleasure to meet you Gavin." he said politely and took a seat.

"Good morning Angela" nodding at her as she entered smiling warmly. "No not at all, you're right on time.

He was really starting to worry about Katrina. They'd gone out the night before and she'd not said anything about not being in this morning. Was she sick? Had she not got a note from Gina or his note he'd left? He was considering going and checking himself when Dart walked in.

"Hello..." He still didn't know the man's name, and he knew it wasn't king. "You can call me Gavin." No sirs, for him, it made him very nervous. And that wasn't a good thing with him nervous as he was already! Wait did he just ask to sit in Gina's chair??? He tried to keep his face neutral, though it irked him just a little. The man was new and wouldn't know who's chair it was. He did regret not saving the seat on the other side of him for Katrina now though... Quietly so only Dart could hear him he said "It's Gina's chair." but didn't say anything else. If he didn't switch seats and Gina arrived she'd say something possibly.

He didn't want to ask them to wait longer at the moment because that'd just make everyone restless, but he really didn't want to start without Katrina, she was helping lead this! An idea popped into his head right then "Let's start, if anyone else joins us we can fill them in. As a team we need to be able to talk freely with each other and know each one another somewhat."

His eyes wandering around the room to everyone that was seated there, meeting each of their eyes. Remaining standing he nudged his chair back a little so he had more room. "I'd like to go around the room and have each of you introduce yourselves and tell us a little about you." Smiling a little though he did show a little worry in his eyes still about Katrina "I'm Gavin Higareda, an undercover buyer here in level 5. I worked for the DP for about 13 years in San Fransisco, before coming to the ministry here. I started as a division head for 2 years, in the department of Mysteries before coming to level 5, about 3 years ago."

He thought better of standing and pulled his chair back again before taking a seat. He'd rather not talk down to his team.

Angela sure was glad that she wasn't late. Seeing that others had taken their seats, Angie too went and picked a seat for herself and sat down. The round table certainly seemed good. So here begins my first meeting.. she thought to herself.

Then she wondered, why the department head hadn't yet arrived.. Angie hadn't had the chance to introduce herself to Gina as of yet. But it looked like the meeting was about to begin and led by Gavin. That was fine too..

So now they had to introduce themselves. And wow! Gavin certainly had an impressive resume! Well, and it was her turn now. Merlins! What can I say about myself? she thought to herself. But, not wanting to appear nervous, Angie stood up with a smile and began her introduction. "I'm Angela Dawson, a Wizarding British Immigration Officer here on Level 5.." what else could she add? "Well, this is my first job, and so I don't have much hands-on experience. But I'm eager to learn for sure!" Should she list her academic qualifications too? But then she thought otherwise, and so she just concluded, "So, um.. thats all, I think!" Unless someone had some questions for her. So, she sat down and waited for others to introduce themselves.

SHE WAS LATE!

Why was she late!? How was she late!? She couldn't understand. Katrina opened the door, just as Gavin had just started talking. Looking around she set the platter of cookies she carrying in the center of the table. She then took the on the other side of Gavin. Why was there someone in Gina's chair? Anyway.... "Sorry I'm late." she whispered to Gavin.

Lola walked into the room; she was still just finishing another of her favourite daydreams; this one involving a certain guy she'd once met. She realised most of her department were already seated, but shrugged to herself, who was gonna tell her off for being late? She took a seat and looked round the table. Gavin seemed to be sitting in the chair which seemed to be the head of the table. Where was Gina? Well, it wasn't a biggie, so Lola just tilted her head, trying to remember a daydream.. Where had she been? It looked like it wasn't a big meeting after all, the Dept. Head hadn't even turned up!

Listening as Angela spoke he smiled encouragingly at her. His eyes kept moving towards the door watching for Katrina, but at least the meaning had gotten off to a good start.

Relief spread over him as Trina came in, "It's alright." he whispered back "I thought we'd start with introductions, so you didn't miss anything." He wanted to hug her with relief that she was there! But knew this wasn't the place or time.

Looking up as another person entered, he smiled and nodded to an empty chair. He knew he should say something about Gina...but what? She might turn up or she might not, she'd not said if she'd be here or not, just asked for him and Katrina to head up the meeting.

Katrina listened as Angela spoke. Katrina was next to speak up. "I'm Katrina Windsor-Beaumont, the other Undercove Buyer. I have been here a year so far and love it. I am also a dancer and a violinist." she said smiling at everyone. "I will be helping Gavin lead this meeting today."

"Hello, Katrina. My name is Jack Lupin, I'm pretty new to the office." He said reaching to shake her hand.

"Good afternoon Katrina." Elizabeth smiled kindly, "I'm Elizabeth." They have been working togehter for a year but haven't met formally before.

Nicole smiled and said, "Hello Katrina." She has been here a while and she doesn't think they have meet before. Smiling at everyone else she said, "Well, I'm Nicole Botts and I am one of the Wizarding British Immigration Officer, and I've been here about a year."

Sophie, the International Magical Cooperation Liasion and the Ambassador of Australia, was walking around the office looking for Gina. Her boss was so busy now that the Ministry was back and functioning under people who actually wanted to do good for the wizarding community and not a self-serving, power hungry (pun-intended) oaf. So the brunette was having a hard time finding her boss on any given day. Besides, she wanted to thank her for the promotion. The new title was an honor she would not squander.

As she walked down the hall, she saw a group of people congregating in the coference room. With a click of her usual black heels Sophie entered the room curiously. What was going on in here? She cleared her throat and said, "Excuse me, what are you all doing?"

Listening as each one introduced themselves he nodded and took in the information, it'd be helpful in the future he was sure. They hadn't gotten very far when another person walked into the conference room.

Looking up at hmmm...Sophie...? He couldn't be positive but he'd seen her around a few times over the last few years. "Excuse me." he said quietly to the next person who was about to introduce themselves "Hello, we're having a planning meeting here to get a team ready to go to France. You're welcome to join us if you would like."

Gesturing to one of the empty seats with a smile on his face "Gina asked if Katrina and I would brief the team on what's happening. We're just doing introductions for the new people here at the moment."

Sophie smiled as courteously at Gavin, well as much as she could. Inside the brunette older woman was fuming. Why was it that he was looking at her as if she was an unimportant member of the department. She was almost certain that had been working at the Ministry longer than he had. However, Sophie was her work and she did not want to raise any qualms with anyone in any department. That was why she was so good at her job; she kept her head out of drama and got her work done and she was good at her job, well, her two jobs.

The International Magical Cooperation Liasion crossed her arms and smiled curtly at the group, "Briefing... France... and, erm, why are we going to France?" And why didn't Sophie know about this specific trip?

Elizabeth took a seat and enchanted her quill so that it could take notes so that she could focus on the briefing.

"Yes, briefing." he said with a nod. "That's precisely what I was just getting to." Well he had offered the lady to take a seat but he wasn't one to force the subject of seating, so moving on. Turning back to the group around the table, he glanced at Katrina for support before he took a deep breath and began "I received a notice from another undercover buyer from the French ministry, and he's asked for our help on a case that's been happening, not just in France but throughout Europe."

"There's been a group who have been selling fake portkeys and distributing them throughout Europe. We aren't sure if it has gotten beyond that yet, as of yet America, Africa and Asia have not seen nor heard of these sales." Placing his hands on the table he leaned forward a bit and sitting up straighter. "Pierre's asked for our help in uncovering this ring. Gina has approved and asked that Katrina and I get together a team. It could be dangerous, so I am not, nor is Gina, requiring that you take part in this."

Pausing he looked around them for their reactions. Particularly the woman who had just asked about this briefing.

Jack wasn't shocked to hear a sting operation would be dangerous, and while he wanted to stay safe for the sake of his son he was also itching for some adventure and also to get out of a cubicle for a little bit.

"What would you require of us? would we be working undercover as well?"

Now why was this woman being so rude? She was the one that was the latest of them all. Katrina glared at the woman from the corner of her eye. "Miss Skylar, why don't you take a seat? Like the rest of us?" She said a little harshly. Was Sophie the Queen now?

"Of course, we do hope that you are one hundered percent commited to the team once you sign up." Katrina addressed the room. Leaning over to Gavin, she whispered, "Do you want to tell them the plan or me?" Gavin, being the one to really be leading the meeting, she figured he might want to, but he might also want her to do some of the speaking. Even though he was nervous, he was doing brilliantly.

Angela stared at the woman who had just entered. And she did seem like an important employee. If so, why wasn't she aware of this meeting? Angela hadn't yet been introduced to that woman, so she assumed that she had been away on holidays or something..

Undercover sting operation? Ooh, it seemed exciting enough! But then of course, like any other stings, it too could turn into a dangerous game any moment. So.. what to do?

Angie wondered, whether she would be good for it. She spoke up, "Um.. it seems pretty exciting, so, as he asked.." she pointed to Jack, "what exactly would our role be?" Because of course, the main role would be played by Gavin and Katrina. So what would they be doing?

Elizabeth crossed her legs and listerned to Gavin and Katrine start. She nodded her head slightly now and then. Elizabeth was interested in this trouble that her homeland was in. She wouldn't decide now nor need to decide now if she will help them out but she is interested to learn more of this..... problem so she waited to hear more about it.

As Jack spoke and asked a legitimate question Gavin nodded "Yes, you would each do your job undercover. The job you are assigned may be part of your regular work here in level 5. But it may very well be something new. You'll need to be able to work on your toes, ready for anything that might be thrown at you."

"Our job is going to be uncovering this ring, making sure that what is being accused is actually happening and taking in information." A smile on his lips as Katrina put the older woman in her place, he heard her question as Angela began to speak. Nodding he whispered "Go right ahead."