Games & Sports: Abandoned Airplane [Official Gobstones Club Offices]

[emjay]

Official Gobstones Club Offices

Located out back behind Hangar 17 is an abandoned airplane. The hollowed out fuselage of the old plane is the temporary location for the offices of the Official Gobstones Club. There are plenty of seats inside, though the upholstery may be torn, at least they are comfortable as long as you don't get poked by a broken frame. The pull down trays can certainly be used in place of desks and there should be plenty of room in the cockpit for keeping files. Maybe not the best of situations but plenty of room to get creative with the surroundings.

[Bazinga]

Victoria had said she'd keep an eye on things while Mariel was out for a few days, but she had regretted it as soon as she walked into work this morning. She wanted nothing to do with the plane and possibly running into an awkward moment with Charely. Though she had some ideas running through her head and she wanted to speak to one of them. So if Charely wasn't really a possibility than maybe Saxton.

Saxton, Victoria thought about the girl as she walked towards the plane. She really had nothing against her and her actions lately probably weren't the nicest and now it really just didn't matter. A sigh and a deep breath she started up into the plane. "Hello.. Anyone here?" She looked around. This was an interesting place to have an office. Very close quarters now wasn't it.

[Team ronmione]

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Originally Posted by Bazinga

Victoria had said she'd keep an eye on things while Mariel was out for a few days, but she had regretted it as soon as she walked into work this morning. She wanted nothing to do with the plane and possibly running into an awkward moment with Charely. Though she had some ideas running through her head and she wanted to speak to one of them. So if Charely wasn't really a possibility than maybe Saxton.

Saxton, Victoria thought about the girl as she walked towards the plane. She really had nothing against her and her actions lately probably weren't the nicest and now it really just didn't matter. A sigh and a deep breath she started up into the plane. "Hello.. Anyone here?" She looked around. This was an interesting place to have an office. Very close quarters now wasn't it.

So, Saxon got message that Victoria wanted to meet her here. For gobstones reasons. Hmmm. Slightly weird? Yes? No? Well, Victoria worked in the quidditch section of the department, but Saxon wasn't going to deny any help or suggestions from a fellow Games and Sports employee, and friend.

An there she was, Saxon saw Victoria the second she stepped inside the plane. Hm. Interesting place to have a job, but then again, the ministry was dealing with all sorts of chaos. At least they had a job. Anyone here? Anyone followed Saxon? She looked around and saw no one nearby. "No. Not that I can see. So, what's the plan of action for today?" Victoria knew what she wanted to get done.

[Bazinga]

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Originally Posted by Team ronmione

So, Saxon got message that Victoria wanted to meet her here. For gobstones reasons. Hmmm. Slightly weird? Yes? No? Well, Victoria worked in the quidditch section of the department, but Saxon wasn't going to deny any help or suggestions from a fellow Games and Sports employee, and friend.

An there she was, Saxon saw Victoria the second she stepped inside the plane. Hm. Interesting place to have a job, but then again, the ministry was dealing with all sorts of chaos. At least they had a job. Anyone here? Anyone followed Saxon? She looked around and saw no one nearby. "No. Not that I can see. So, what's the plan of action for today?" Victoria knew what she wanted to get done.

Her brown eyes swept through the plane another moment and she turned fully towards Saxton and gave a smile. The thinner blonde made her way closer towards the younger lady. "Was just wondering." She wouldn't go any further than that. She wasn't sure if Charely had been around since their sort of break up and she didn't know what anyone really knew other than Mariel that knew it all.

She found herself a almost clean seat since it seemed Saxton was wanting to get right down to business. "Well I don't know if you know this or not, but Gobstones is really more my expertise. I mean I'm pretty good at both the ins and outs of both sports, but had spent more time with Gobstones and worked with clubs and organizations with it in Australia as a volunteer to occupy some of my time when Bart got a little older." Not that was of any importance, but she figured it might she some light as to why she was giving Gobstone workers ideas and not just staying in her own area.

"Anyway I had taken a walk the other day and come to the Gobstone Park. While there I had met a younger boy who actually is in the daycare for the ministry. He seemed very interested in the sport. I think it might be a good idea or even beneficial to the sport to maybe have a Gobstone camp or games for the children. It could be a week long thing, teach them the game, have them play or it could be like an after hours team thing where parents could sign them up and have a little league time team." She looked at Saxton wondering what she would think of this. "I know it's just you and " she didn't mean to hesitate on the name, but it was just hard not to. "Charely, but if this is something you both think could work and Mariel approves I would be willing to help out." She needed work to occupy her time so this would be welcomed volunteering.

"The other thought I had was a ministry league. Have departments sign up and either have the teams made by departments or intermingle them so we get to meet other people. Have the games in the evening or a Saturday. Just some friendly ministry competition. Lighting things up from all this lock out stuff. " The lockout was annoying enough maybe they could help with people's stress level. She glanced at Saxton wondering what she thought of her ideas.

[Team ronmione]

Of course. Saxon didn't want muggles following her around so she completely understand Victoria's reasoning in asking if anyone had followed her. The young blonde simply nodded at her co-worker.

Then she was taking a seat, and Saxon followed the slightly older lady and took the seat beside her. Wow. This was weird. Working in an abandoned airplane, doing her job, on those dirty scratched up seats. The important thing was, after all, them still having a job. So, the blonde simply sat quietly and let Victoria do all the speaking and didn't interrupt her until she was done saying everything she was suggesting.

And Saxon was quite surprised to hear that gobstones was an expertise of Victoria's. Surprising. Well, now Saxon knew, if Charely was having trouble with some work or something, they could always go to Victoria for assistance. "Its good to hear that you've got some strong background to your area of gobstones." Saxon said, agreeing with her.

And the camp, game sessions, for younger kids, actually seemed like a really good idea to Saxon, actually. "That sounds like a good idea. I mean, gobstones seems to have gotten slightly quiet over the years." True. Was it more to the fact that it was not as physical as Quidditch, and had more to due with the fact that the sport relied on strategy? "If we set up these sessions, training of sorts, to understand the game and how to play it, then we could be looking at a new generation of kids bringing back gobstones." That was always important. Keeping everything alive. "I like the suggestion of creating a league of sorts. If it all goes well, and perhaps approved, I think we could go with both of your ideas actually. Have a week, or two weeks, or a couple of weeks courses on how to play the game, teach it to the kids. Then, after, say, for example, four weeks of teaching the young kids how to play, we could divide them into groups, by ages, and have them compete each other. It'd be nice to see themselves enjoy something that they've worked to learn and play." Saxon had never thought anything like this before, actually, so kudos to Victoria for coming with this.

"I think Charely and I could make it work, that is if Mariel approves of the idea, that is." Which Saxon thought Mariel would. Gobstones needed to get up and running again. And Saxon and Charely had been working together some time now, and they seemed to work smoothly so Saxon could see this going over well. "Yes yes, of course we can suggest friendly competition within the ministry. Surely we need it." Saxon said, taking a look around her surroundings.

Definitely needed some lightening up in the 'ministry'.

[Bazinga]

Good to hear she had background in gobstones, well Victoria really wasn’t sure what she meant by that, but she smiled taking it as a compliment. “I love the game. Very underrated if you ask me. I played all through school, but that was so long ago. Would have probably went further in it if I didn’t run off to get married to my son’s father.” Always the whirl wind relationships it seemed. Thought Jon and her were together a few years before marriage. She sighed at the thoughts of her failed relationships, but it wasn’t the time to think about that.

Her eyes kept glancing around half expecting Charely to walk through the door. She hadn’t really seen him since they had talked and she didn’t know how awkward running into him at his place office would be. She turned her attention back to Saxon “It really has and I would really like to see it get more recognition.” It really was a fun sport if people gave it more of a chance. Not just for young children like it’s reputation said. “Yes that would be a great way to tie the learning together for them to try playing.” Hmm she had to admit Saxon was impressing her a bit, maybe the girl had more than just looks.


The name stung and it showed in her frown, she had to get use to people saying his name. The price she was going to pay for working in the same department. Was he hurting, was he upset, did he hate her, was he even at work? These were questions that hit her a thousand times a day. “Well I’m glad you can and yes I think Mariel would be on board with it, but I figured it would be better for you two to take it to her being in the part of the department.” She hesitated wanting to ask about her or well Charely, but decided against it.


“It might be fun to make a ministry gobstone club or just even a league.” The fun of playing coworkers. She had even thought about doing some sort of muggle sports league with the ministry since they were near muggles now. Ministry softball anyone?

[Team ronmione]

Saxon paid attention. And yes, wow, even she had to stop and think. School had been a long time. Even longer for Victoria, considering she was a bit older than Saxon. But to hear that she was so into it that she would've continued with it, had it not been for personal reasons, was something Saxon was taking in. "It is. I just feel like its harder for people to get more interested in it. But, hopefully we can turn that around within the next few months. Throw events, maybe show some recognition to the sport and give it to the public. Little things like that always help." Was that making sense? Like little fundraiser parties or something, only, involving the game.

Mhm. And Saxon was glad to see that Victoria was taking in everything she had said as well. In fact, they were both putting their own use into each other's ideas as one general idea. Which was good. A sort of playing back and forth with ideas and finding them desirable. "Yes? Excellent. We can see if we can get this up and going. That way both of our ideas can mesh together. As well, perhaps, another great way to bring in some more audience to the sport is by sending this out to actual Ministry employees. Especially those who have children. They can easily sign up- hopefully- and learn the sport, while the kids are learning too. Then we have two generations getting back into the sport. What do you think?" It also could create wonderful chemistry between the parents and children, and perhaps intensify family bonds. Almost like a win for everyone.

Then Victoria's expression seemed to change. And Saxon wasn't sure why. Must be the look or the smell of the place. Saxon couldn't blame Victoria. No comments on their current situation would be made. "Oh, yes. We can bring up the idea to her. But, if anything, you must get some credit as well. Its only fair." Really. Saxon would've never thought of anything like this until Victoria had set the fuse in the blonde's mind.

"I think in this case a league would be more recommended? More competitivness, which will want people to get into teams and play out the game." And it'll make it feel more like a sporting event. "Hopefully we have money, and or a place- if this can all happen- to let the magic begin." Ministry was a very confusing place right now.

[Bazinga]

“Yes I would certainly agree. Most have this thought that it is just a child’s game, when it more. No it’s not that physical aggressive game of Quidditch, but it’s strategy and concentration make it exciting.” She liked working with Saxon, maybe she’d have to work with her more often. Her eyes scanned the area again and she couldn’t help but ask. “Have you seen Charely recently?” Hopefully she could find out if he was out on a break or he’d be back soon. That would make her know if she needed to hurry this little meeting along. “Events are always good. Are you the PR for Gobstones or is there one I guess?” She couldn’t off the top of her head know who did what in the Gobstone part, she knew Charely’s position and that was about it. She would be willing to take on PR for both sides if no one was taking it on.

“Exactly and most of the ministry that have children they are in the daycare anyway so easy to get them here for the event. Give the children something to do as well. Especially the older ones that probably hate being stuck in daycare.” If Bart would have been in Zeke’s shoes he would have figured out away to escape and Vic wouldn’t have known where to look. “These I think will work wonderfully. Just make sure communication is out and departments and parents know with enough time for signups and all the dates.” That in her experience was one of the most important parts of planning.

She waved off Saxon’s comment, “Thank you, but I’m not worried about credit. I just want to see things happen. I’m always happy to help.” She didn’t have to dote about herself like some to get places. She was fine taking the backseat while others shined as long as events and the stuff she was to do went along smoothly. “Our department hasn’t really done many leagues for ministry or community, it’s been just pro things, so I don’t see why we wouldn’t have the funds to put this on and the Belby Gobstone Park would be the perfect place. I was just there playing a little.” She smiled at the thought of playing with Zeke.

[Team ronmione]

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Originally Posted by Bazinga

“Yes I would certainly agree. Most have this thought that it is just a child’s game, when it more. No it’s not that physical aggressive game of Quidditch, but it’s strategy and concentration make it exciting.” She liked working with Saxon, maybe she’d have to work with her more often. Her eyes scanned the area again and she couldn’t help but ask. “Have you seen Charely recently?” Hopefully she could find out if he was out on a break or he’d be back soon. That would make her know if she needed to hurry this little meeting along. “Events are always good. Are you the PR for Gobstones or is there one I guess?” She couldn’t off the top of her head know who did what in the Gobstone part, she knew Charely’s position and that was about it. She would be willing to take on PR for both sides if no one was taking it on.

“Exactly and most of the ministry that have children they are in the daycare anyway so easy to get them here for the event. Give the children something to do as well. Especially the older ones that probably hate being stuck in daycare.” If Bart would have been in Zeke’s shoes he would have figured out away to escape and Vic wouldn’t have known where to look. “These I think will work wonderfully. Just make sure communication is out and departments and parents know with enough time for signups and all the dates.” That in her experience was one of the most important parts of planning.

She waved off Saxon’s comment, “Thank you, but I’m not worried about credit. I just want to see things happen. I’m always happy to help.” She didn’t have to dote about herself like some to get places. She was fine taking the backseat while others shined as long as events and the stuff she was to do went along smoothly. “Our department hasn’t really done many leagues for ministry or community, it’s been just pro things, so I don’t see why we wouldn’t have the funds to put this on and the Belby Gobstone Park would be the perfect place. I was just there playing a little.” She smiled at the thought of playing with Zeke.

There was a lot of nodding coming from Saxon. Seeing someone else, Victoria, in this case, agreeing with her on the opinions of gobstones and how its seen, was nice for Saxon to recognize. She was glad she wasn't the only one who felt this way about the sport. "Exactly. Not many sports these days make the mind really think things through." They were all action packed now a days. Then the question of Charely sort of caught Saxon off guard, until she realized it wasn't too weird of a question. "Actually, no. I haven't seen him in ages. We usually work on things together. I haven't seen him. Do you need him for something?" There were probably possibilities on ways to contact him, if Victoria needed him. "I'm not sure if we have an actual PR person. But I suppose that's a job Charely and I share in our office." It was the gobstones public relations office, after all.

"Yes. The courses, for the children at least, can even happen while Charely and I are doing our work hours. That way we get our work in, the ministry employees don't get bothered by their children, and the children have something to do while they're meant to be at the daycare. Good suggestion." This discussion was all going smoothly. "Of course. We'll need to let the word get around for a while before sign ups and the sort close. Would two to three weeks be good enough?" Just to keep this all in mind.

Oh, Victoria didn't want some credit. Ok. Saxon was all right with that. But she'd only mentioned it to be fair to Victoria. A lot of this discussion was coming off from her co-worker's own ideas and suggestions. "Oh, all right. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you." Honestly. At this moment Saxon was bouncing off ideas from Victoria. "Yes, of course. League's are slightly more casual and laid back while pro is more competitive. People like the chance to not take sports too seriously without backlashes. You've had this whole idea well thought out." Saxon said returning a warm smile to Victoria. "All good you've found a venue to consider in terms of playing in."

Seriously. She was getting props for this discussions.

[Bazinga]

The more and more Victoria spoke to Saxon the more she got impressed with the girl. Her eyes shifted to look around again. He hadn’t been in. She felt the emotions build, had she hurt him that much that he wasn’t coming to work. She felt devastated over it, but got herself in check in front of Saxon, “Oh no. no I don’t need him for anything. Just wondering.” She had seen the girls at her parents so she knew they were fine, but she hadn’t seen him. Once Mariel was back from her trip she would see if she knew anymore. “Well if you need me to jump in on anything please just ask. I will welcome the extra work.” Keeping her mind off personal life stuff was her entire goal at the moment.

She listened as Saxon explained her thoughts and nodding she agreed with them all. “Yes I do think that during work hours would be the best time, then there is no extra time to bring children back and parents don’t have to miss their duties while their children are having some fun. I’m pretty good friends with Anthony the department head over there with the daycare so I can help set that up as well if you want.” She wasn’t going to step on any toes technically this was not her part of the department, but Mariel and now Saxon knew she would help and do pretty much anything. “I would certainly say three weeks with a reminder sent out towards the last week.” That was the best way to get everyone to make the sign up deadline.

Feeling pretty excited that her ideas were being welcomed something she hadn’t felt in awhile Vic gave a huge grin, “I like to plan so this came easy. Plus lately I’ve been told I need to meet more people become more social, what better way to do this than a Gobstone or Quidditch league. “ or even a muggle sport like softball that idea was still in her head, but she wasn’t sure how it was played.

[Team ronmione]

So Victoria was looking for Charely, but it wasn't vital or of up most importance for her to see him that very moment. Which was completely fine by Saxon, she could help find him, but seeing as it wasn't necessary. "Oh, all right. I was just making sure. If you need him, anytime, I'm sure I could get him for you. Any other day that is." Saxon said, just putting the offer out there. "Will do. Help is always appreciated." She said, giving Victoria a salute. Yes. Salute.

"Yes. No one has to take extra time out of there day and Charely and I can do this during our work time, so it all fits in perfectly." Saxon said agreeing more onto Victoria's point on how convienent it is for everyone. "Oh, if you can get the daycare department head informed on the idea that's a great help, as well. Really." Kind of a big chunk a part of their plan wasn't it? Getting the daycare into this idea. And with the one week reminder, yep yep, Saxon agreed to that point and nodded more to Victoria's speech.

Very lucky for Saxon that Victoria was a planner. Saxon was more of a 'get a task and do it' type of employee. Slightly harder for her to be creative straight from her own thought. "Yeah, I need to be more social as well around the Ministry. Only really know the department, that's about it. But I agree, if its bonding over a sport it makes the socialization much easier."

[Bazinga]

Vic was doing well she really was being in the plane that she so avoided the last month since the break up. Terrified to see him at work and make things awkward, but she took the risk to get her ideas out and she felt good to have them out, but Saxon saying about finding him. No that couldn’t happen it didn’t need to. Their small interactions with the girls was enough awkward. She didn’t ned to bring it here as well. “No.. no that won’t be necessary. He is better if I stay away most likely. Plus when I pick up the girls from him I can always speak to him if needed.” Now this was awkward.

She forced a smile as Saxon said about the help, “I love to help it would be no problem.” It seemed their planning was all sorted out and now Saxon just needed to get the right approvals and the right word out. She could handle Anthony they were due to go out for drinks soon anyway. “Sure, talk to Charely and Mariel first make sure this is going to go on and then I’ll talk to Anthony.”

Social wasn’t a bad thing and she needed to do it, but right now she just was feeling like she had to get out of the plane. She was pushing her luck not running into the man that worked here. She stood from her seat and nodded, “I feel the same way. I only really know who I see daily so it will be nice to have a reason to talk to other departments.” She needed that, right? “Thank you for meeting with me Saxon, but I probably should be getting back to my own work now.” Yes it was time to leave.

[Team ronmione]

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Originally Posted by Bazinga

Vic was doing well she really was being in the plane that she so avoided the last month since the break up. Terrified to see him at work and make things awkward, but she took the risk to get her ideas out and she felt good to have them out, but Saxon saying about finding him. No that couldn’t happen it didn’t need to. Their small interactions with the girls was enough awkward. She didn’t ned to bring it here as well. “No.. no that won’t be necessary. He is better if I stay away most likely. Plus when I pick up the girls from him I can always speak to him if needed.” Now this was awkward.

She forced a smile as Saxon said about the help, “I love to help it would be no problem.” It seemed their planning was all sorted out and now Saxon just needed to get the right approvals and the right word out. She could handle Anthony they were due to go out for drinks soon anyway. “Sure, talk to Charely and Mariel first make sure this is going to go on and then I’ll talk to Anthony.”

Social wasn’t a bad thing and she needed to do it, but right now she just was feeling like she had to get out of the plane. She was pushing her luck not running into the man that worked here. She stood from her seat and nodded, “I feel the same way. I only really know who I see daily so it will be nice to have a reason to talk to other departments.” She needed that, right? “Thank you for meeting with me Saxon, but I probably should be getting back to my own work now.” Yes it was time to leave.

And it seemed Victoria didn't need Charely at all today. Which was completely fine. But something seemed weird about the way Victoria was speaking of him. Though none of this was any of Saxon's business, and she wasn't one to pry into other people's lives. So the blonde simply nodded at all of this Charely talk.

"The help would be appreciated from time to time." Saxon said with a small smile. Then a talk with Charely and Mariel and hopefully things would all be set to go. Just a few more steps and that would be that. "Yes, I'll chat them up as soon as I can and bring this idea to their attention. And then hopefully Anthony's."

When Victoria mentioned that she needed to get out more and befriend other people who were in different departments and not just their's, Saxon could totally agree. She was sheltered into this department, so socialization was a good thing. "Yeah, me too. I need to do the same thing.... Oh, yes of course, it was no problem really. And I don't want to keep you from your work." That was the last thing Saxon wanted to do.