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sarahlooo · 12-07-2013, 09:16 PM

Welp. Apparently the pant removal was unavoidable. Of course.

January did as suggested and averted her eyes for William's comfort and her... Well. Seeing a friend in his boxers wasn't exactly something she needed to see. But she did stay nearby, her wand at the ready by the cage just in case the creature woke up again. All the while, she couldn't help but notice Harmony staring at William while he removed his pants. Would it have killed her to have some subtlety? Merlin, woman.

Once the creature was in the cage, January closed and locked it up for William. She nodded to Ms. ~~Subtle~~ Skylark, but before she could respond she heard two voices behind her. January quickly turned around and stared at the two men with wide eyes. What a sight that would have been. A man in his boxers with his pants in a cage that she was holding. And a hippie holding a dolphin sarong.

"I promise this is not what it looks like," January said immediately. But, after a pause, she continued, "Actually, I'm not sure what it looks like..." She gave glances to Will and Harmony. Err... help?

BanaBatGirl · 12-07-2013, 09:28 PM

"What it looks like," William jumped in, his hands firmly in place over the front of his dragon boxers, "is that I saved us all from a rabid creature with acidic saliva and sacrificed my pants in the process."

Big whup. He shrugged and shuffled around the cage to the ~~hideous~~ dolphin sarong Harmony was holding. At least she was cheerful about the state of her office. With a humble nod, William slipped his arms into the sleeves and hurriedly tied the sash around his waist.

There. He was clothed like a somewhat normal human being now. "Anything else I can assist you with, Ms. Skylark?" he asked stiffly, eying the two blokes who had just barged in.

TakemetotheBurrow · 12-07-2013, 09:54 PM

Harmony honestly did not find anything amusing or embarrassing about this situation. They were all adults, all wore undergarments, and all were here to do whatever they could to ensure that magical creatures like the one who'd found a home in William's pants, received proper treatment. In the red head's opinion, this situation could not have gone more smoothly.

In fact, perhaps in some way William would find this liberating. Men wore tunics in olden times and got along just fine. Maybe some time in a sarong would help him get in touch with his inner old soul. Or his feminine side. Harmony supported both, to be honest.

When Aron and a man she'd yet to meet showed up unannounced, Harmony simply smiled serenely and stepped aside to make more room.

"Actually, I think it's unfair to assume that just because the creature behaved so wildly, it is infected by rabies. If you were in an unfamiliar place and someone was trying to catch you, surely you'd go into survival mode as well." Just something to think on.

"Gentlemen, my office is a bit torn up at the moment but feel free to stay. I'm actually curious as to whether the tests being conducted on this creature's saliva have yielded any results, Aron."

"January, William, thank you for your quick thinking. Perhaps you can go to the holding room together and check to see that the other cages are holding up okay? And William, you can head out early today in lieu of your...pants predicament."

And with a gracious bow of the head, Harmony glanced towards the door. Time to get back to work, people. One little mutant was definitely not going to disrupt her department.

sweetpinkpixie · 12-08-2013, 01:08 AM

Not what it looks like? Aron didn't even know what he WAS looking at not did he entirely care to know the specifics. Not to mention he was now perplexed on which state of Harmony's male employee was more concerning - him in his boxers or him in a sarong.

"You mean, one of the mutants is in your pants?" he asked, blinking and pointing at the pants. "Gavin was just telling me about there being more sightings of them, mutants, around London. We were just coming here to tell you and see if you needed any assistance."

And he was going to refrain from making a joke about the current state of affairs. Just, nope, not going to go there even if he would have lichened to.

"Actually, the samples that were previously collected have been lost. The refrigeration and incubation units in the laboratory just stopped working a few days ago and everything in there was lost. New samples will have to be collected from the creature now that repairs have been made."

DaniDiNardo · 12-08-2013, 01:35 AM

Gavin wasn't trying to make sense of anything that was happening anymore. They didn't really need to explain but one of the women did. It wasn't what it looked like...but she didn't know what it looked like.That put them in the same boat. He didn't know what it looked like either. And another explanation about saving the office from rabid...mutants...you had to be joking.

....They were everywhere.

Gavin's eyes followed Aron's pointing to the pants. Suddenly, this scene was all making sense and left him without comments. Did the thing do all this to the office?? He kept looking at the cage. If it could destroy an office, how was that thing holding it in?

On the topic of needing new samples and new information he felt the need to add. "That thing isn't the only mutant you'll need information on. From what Aron's telling me, they're very different. There's at least two kinds of mutants running around, but the pink acidic saliva seems to be the same." So you see...there was a problem. A fur-less, ugly, destructive problem.

sarahlooo · 12-08-2013, 02:30 AM

For some reason, January felt embarrassed for William and she wasn't sure if it was because he lost his pants or because he was currently wearing a rather unattractive dolphin pattern. Either way, she actually agreed with Harmony's idea of going to the holding room with William. Anything to escape the weird predicament they were in.

"We can do that," January replied to her department head, collecting herself again. "Gentlemen," she said with a nod at the two of them before turning towards William. She levitated the cage with her wand, keeping it a safe distance away from the both of them. And then she made her way to the holding room, hoping William had followed her.

BanaBatGirl · 12-08-2013, 03:08 AM

Unfair to assume the creature was rabid? How was that unfair? It had destroyed Harmony's office and taken William's pants. Some people called him crazy for his love of dragons, but crazy.... crazy didn't even touch his boss, he was starting to think.

Still, it wasn't really his place to judge. So William remained quiet through this all, and only spoke up when he was semi-addressed again.

"Yeah, there's a mutant in my pants." That was... that was so odd to say out of context. Uhhhh. "I mean," William cleared his throat, "it jumped out of Harmony's office and onto my leg. She said it liked dark spaces, so I blindfolded it, it fell asleep, and then I swaddled it up in the pants. It's kinda clingy."

He shrugged. And that was his extent of the mutants, so, he'd be following January now. "I'm gonna, I'm gonna just..." He scratched at his ear and awkwardly exited the room, hoping his... shirtdress... wasn't flapping too much.

Merlin. This sarong thing was short.

TakemetotheBurrow · 12-08-2013, 09:59 PM

Harmony gave the retreating forms of January, William, and the caged mutant a peace sign and smile before her attention turned back towards the two strapping men in her office. And how nice that they were here to offer help to her department. That was one of the things she'd hoped for when she transferred here. Cooperation among departments was so important for a successfully run ministry and so far, the red head had not been disappointed.

"I've actually sent someone over to Primpernelle's to recover another one of the escaped mutants just recently." So yes, she was aware of the various sightings around Diagon Alley and outside the ministry. She was also pleased to hear that these mutant creatures were alive and well. This meant that whatever had been done to them didn't seem to be life threatening. Well, at least not to the mutants."Perhaps it would be wise to interview any wizard and witch who has reported a sighting? Their experience with the creatures might give us clues as to what they were before they were tested on."

"Broken, really?" That was unfortunate. Harmony wondered why there was no back up system in place for such a thing. "Well as soon as we get the creatures contained, they'll be placed in the holding room. Your people are welcome to come up and take what they need as long as they're respecting the creatures and being safe about it." She'd be watching, always watching.

"Is that so? Well the acidic saliva seems to be a direct result of whatever was done to these poor creatures, then. I also noticed that the mutant we captured was frightened by the light. I wonder if this is also a side effect." Harmony tapped her chin thoughtfully as she made her way over to her desk, ankle bracelets jingling as she went.

"Do you think it's too early to do a sweep of the ministry? If one mutant was found roaming around, it means more could have returned here." And talk of mutants and acidic saliva was really making the red head thirsty so she picked up her unicorn travel mug and took a longggg sip of wheatgrass smoothie. So refreshing!

sweetpinkpixie · 12-09-2013, 07:52 AM

Aron tried desperately not to snort. Hey man, there was no need to try and impress anyone here with your mutant in your pants. His attention shifted from the pantless wonder to Harmony. "A mutant? Another one? Here in the Ministry?" Just thank Merlin it hadn't gotten in the lab again. Derek probably would have died.

Primpernelle's? "So...that's four of these creatures at least," he said as he looked back to Davin. Since he was still unaware that the creature wrapped up in the man's pants was Mutant X. "I may be worth a try. I've actually got one of my Reminisciators on assignment to see if she can extract any memories from the creatures themselves. Due to the...er...complexity of their mutations, however, this isn't proving to be very fruitful. We are hoping that those crups we brought in a few months ago might give us some insight. I suspect that the two are connected giving the timing of both of their appearances in Diagon Alley." And that essentially brought her up to date on what he knew.

He shook his head. "I think a sweep may be in everyone's best interest. Their saliva can be very damaging. Caused all sorts of havoc in our lab."

As to the side effects, her guess was as good as anything. Hopefully his team would be able to pull up something soon.

DaniDiNardo · 12-09-2013, 06:23 PM

Gavin watched the two leave the office, the man stating he had a mutant in his pants....yes. That wasn't weird at all. Pants were the perfect holding place for such acidic things. He wasn't planning to retrieve his pants at the end of the day was he? Thank Merlin for apparition seeing as it'd be awfully unfortunate for the man to have to walk out into the greater public wearing that dolphin sarong but he was letting himself get distracted.

Gavin snapped back to the two he was actively meant to be conversing with. From what he managed to gather there was yet another one, this one down by Primpernelle's. "Looks like it." He muttered in response to Aron's calculations. Four, the number wasn't that big to be honest but the mutants made it horridly large. Four was too many.

He listened to the two discuss the genetics of the mutants and the steps they could possibly take to get answers. Not much to do until they could find out what they were dealing with but first they had to find out what these things were--"You say they showed up with some crups?" There were crups in the Ministry now too? Just how many things tried infesting this place in any one year?

He nodded his agreement with the sweep. "It's our best bet at finding these things. Before they cause any real damage would be preferred. If this office is any indication of what they're capable of I'd hate to see what they can collectively do to the Ministry." You know, other than set him back by FOREVER. Ceasing all work because of a mutant would have annoyed him to no end.

TakemetotheBurrow · 12-09-2013, 09:13 PM

Four. It broke Harmony's creature-loving heart to hear that four different type of creatures had been subjected to tests that had mutated them so severely, they were now a danger to the safety of the ministry and the areas around it. It wasn't right and you bet your bottom the red head would have taken to the streets in protest of creature testing had she not been needed in the office. Perhaps she'd save that sort of stand for a Saturday. She'd need to circulate a sign-in sheet around the building in case any one wanted to join her or have a poster making party. Hm.

"Yes, crups." Harmony's gaze fixed on Gavin and she nodded her head, a grave expression on her face. "The poor dears still had their second tails and some were running around in muggle territory, no-less! Their auras were simply pulsating with fear when I picked up the few who turned up in Diagon Alley." Luckily, the lot of them had been returned and were once again under Harmony's watchful eye. "It makes sense that they would have all come from the same institution. What with the timing and the complete lack of care all the creatures received." It just wasn't right. "Aron, please keep me updated if you find out anything else. I'd so like to get my hands on whoever caused this and--" Breathe, Harmony, breatheeeee. The red head closed her eyes and centered herself, taking a deep breath before her eyes fluttered open once again. "Sorry about that. I just hate to see creatures being mistreated."

Once again calm, Harmony nodded her head at the idea of a ministry sweep. "Should we team up for this? We might be able to cover more ground that way. I've got cages to spare and we don't have time to waste. We could split the levels, if you're interested."

sweetpinkpixie · 12-10-2013, 08:19 PM

Merlin, she was talking about auras again. Aron shot Gavin a look and tried not to roll his eyes. Aura pulsing aside, Harmony was right. Just maybe not about the auras so much. "Which reminds me, Harmony, you recall that lab that had been raided by creature rights activists?" Who knows, she could have even been one of those activists. She fit the stereotype anyway. "I just found a memo from Roxanne on my desk, that lab was never granted any building permits by the Ministry. I meant to send a memo to Emily about this, but the memos are no longer working in my department." So he was more likely to go deliver it in person since he was up and about anyway.

Although things seemed like complete and utter chaos, Aron was beginning to see how these pieces to the puzzle could fit together. Hopefully his two companions were seeing it as well.

"I am sure some of my employees would be more than willing to lend a hand. Minister's office as well?" he asked, eyeballing Gavin again. He actually had no idea what all went on in that office. Besides getting his paycheck. He knew payroll was in there and that was a very important thing. Big family man over here you see. Need those galleons to keep coming. "I'll take my cues from you, Harmony."

Ugh. Had he really just said that?

DaniDiNardo · 12-10-2013, 11:40 PM

...........pulsating aura...? Was he meant to know what that was or what it looked like? He caught the look Aron had given him and in turn gave him a somewhat puzzled one before focusing on Harmony again. He was a man with a preference for explanations but that wouldn't happen now when they were in the middle of talks about Crups and illegal buildings.

Wait. "The lab they all originated from...you lot found it?" GOOD if they did. He didn't want to think about any future break outs from that place, wherever it was. The mention of Emily told him there would now be some kind of criminal investigation. She'd love that. Pfft.

His eyes widened just a bit when it looked like she might pop on the spot. Breathing happened and then apologies. Whether or not they were meant to put him at ease they didn't. The man blinked over at her. She was unstable. She was, if only a little. "It's understandable." He offered but only out of courtesy. A crup with two tails would still live. Now the mutants, those he couldn't help but be concerned about. Admittedly, it had nothing to do with the treatment of the animals prior to their escape but rather, what they could do now that they were out. Best keep that to himself....

Oh sweet Merlin, they were volunteering to go after these things? How bad would it have been for him to decline? Aron was looking to him again. Something told him this wasn't actually a request but more a notification. Yeah, he knew that type. "Of course. I'll pass this on the moment I get back to my Level." As for the cages, "I'll have one of those cages and go wherever I'm needed." He wouldn't be picky....but he would hope the mutant happened to be somewhere else, ugly little things they were.

TakemetotheBurrow · 12-11-2013, 03:19 PM

Did she recall the lab? Harmony raised her eyebrows and squeaked, "Do I ever!" Those people called themselves creature activists but did they consider the dangers the creatures would have to face once they were released into the public? CLEARLY not. They were definitely not the kind of activists Harmony would have run with. Her eyes darted between Aron and Gavin, wheels turning in her head. "Seems a bit fishy to me. The sooner MLE gets on that, the better. Perhaps it'll help us piece together what exactly they were doing to these creatures." And if Harmony had it her way, those tests would then be done on the doers. Hmph.

Passion about her field of work was just something people would have to get used to and the red head, although a bit disappointed at her outburst, wasn't embarrassed. She cared and it showed, there was no harm in that. Perhaps others should care more. The world could use a little more of that. The corners of her lips tugged upwards at Gavin's niceties but that was all. She appreciated the gesture though she could tell from his vibe that this was all it was.

Right, assignments. "All the equipment you need to contain these creatures will be available to you. I'll inform my employees of that. As for what we might pass on to the other levels, let's tell them to be aware of any peculiar activity or damaged office items. These mutants tend to leave a trail of destruction in their wake. We also might want to inform them that the mutants seem to dislike bright light. It might be a helpful tip if they come into contact with one." But how must to manage this? "If the memos seem to be down, perhaps word of mouth is best. Gavin, if you could have someone spread the word on levels one and two, that would be appreciated. Aron, how about levels three and five? Our department can handle the rest." It'd be a lot of work but she had faith in her team. "I think an 'If you see something, say something' policy would be just what we need to capture these creatures."

sweetpinkpixie · 12-12-2013, 07:51 AM

Nodding nodding and some more nodding. All in a day's work, right? He had been on crup capturing duty, so hunting down and caging some mutants while being on his home turf shouldn't be too difficult. Or so he hoped at least.

"Can do," he said while giving Harmony a thumbs up. His own employees were already aware of things, so a quick notice on the announcement board would fill in the rest of the details. As for Level 5, well, this would be the first time he would be taking a gander at it. Maybe he would snag a cup of coffee while he was up there. Just to make sure that the brew on his level was still the best. You know, priorities being in order and all. "Gavin, while you are there, can you let Emily know about all this? The lab lacking the paperwork and being build illegally specifically. Also means the testing done there was done illegally. You know, stuff that gets her mojo going."

Bang bang zap bring 'em all in kicking and screaming stuff.

"Better get to playing the owl I suppose," he said with a smirk before nodding his head to both his co-workers as he departed the office, pausing just a moment when he saw the state of her door. "I think you'll be needing a new one of those," he said while jabbing his thumb towards it. "Just save the bottom half for my department. Can use it as a sample in our research."

And now he was really leaving.

DaniDiNardo · 12-12-2013, 05:57 PM

Consider him lost in this--whatever this was. The two were going on about some lab and illegal testing being done there but that was it. Was this something he was meant to be privy to? He just kept quiet and tried to get as much in as possible because apparently he'd be passing this all on to Emily. Well would you look at that, he'd have some reason to invade her office afterall.

"Sure thing." In response first to Aron's request. Then Harmony went on about what they would be warning the levels about. As luck would have it he'd be warning Level Two as well. That made it easier to pass on that message for Aron. He'd get them both done before returning to his office. Might as well. Seemed like he'd be doing everything thing imagineable before being allowed to return.

"If that's all I think I'll be leaving too..." Yeah...no need to stay here any longer. That sign on the door was enough incentive to make his time here sparse. The pulsating aura talk might have driven the point further if nothing else.

Gavin gave a small nod to Harmony then headed out behind Aron.

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