As the words came through the door, slightly muffled by the wood, Alyss braced herself, drawing herself up to her full height (which, for anyone who cared, was 5'3, but that's mainly 'cause she had heels on), and opened up the door. The office was... Pretty. Which was totally contrary to her suspicions. Looking around at the features for a bit until her eyes rested on the woman who was sat in front of her.

She fitted in perfectly into the office.

Smiling at her, she waved the memo aimlessly toward her, "You..." Gah! The word summoned was popping into her head again, "sent this." She finished feebly. Wow, what a way to show herself to her boss. You sent this. No duh.

Ah good; it was the person she had sent for who entered her office. Sophia glanced up immediately and her brown eyes surveyed the young woman. Short... she could do with some higher heels, definitely she thought, deciding that first order of business would definitely entail a shopping trip. Oh yes, Alyss definitely needed a makeover too. Perhaps a new outfit or two wouldn't hurt...

But the brunette was brought back to the present and her office at the girl's voice. Her stammering and feeble attempts to admit she sent her a memo. Well duh, of course she did! Fighting back a snicker, Sophia was almost wondering even more if she made a mistake. It wasn't too late to choose someone else, was it?

Oh. Ms Glass was waiting for a response.

"Yes... Yes, I did send that," she agreed, pursing her lips lightly. "But I don't suppose you know why I've summoned you." You need new shoes ... she thought grimly, as she let the words simmer for a bit. "You see, after years of service, Mr Donovan Calrissian has vacated his position as Locked Room Division Head. And with that vacated spot, then I've needed to fill it with someone responsible and loyal to the Ministry and this department. Now I understand you've been employed in the Death Chamber for quite some time, so this would be a slight change in scenery, but after review of your files, then I would like to offer you the position. Be weary though, the effects of being in the room for extended periods could be toxic should you choose to accept." And that was enough rambling for Sophia Anne .... almost.

loool - they're not getting on hugely, are they :P
 

Okay, so whatever was going on, she hadn't really shown that she was an intelligent human being. And she didn't like the way that her Department Head was eyeing her up and down. A, "is there anything wrong with me?" almost slipped from her mouth, but keeping her lips tight together, she stood quiet and acquiescent as a doll.

Nothing, at all, could of prepared her for what the woman said afterwards. She was joking. That was it. She was going to let her stand there and feel uncomfortable for a few moments, and then give a laugh and tell her that it was all a joke. Right..? Right. Standing in silence for the allocated time that she'd worked out would be the correct amount of time, Alyss could feel something slipping into her brain. It wasn't a joke. Wow. They actually thought that she was the best candidate to lead a division. In a way it made a small flush of pride wash over her, but otherwise, it was making her blanch. Eventually, she found her voice and answered, "I, thank you for this opportunity to be in charge of a division, it's most kind of you, and I'd happily accept the position." Wasn't it just twenty minutes ago that she was wanting a change of scene?

Merlin worked in mysterious ways.

Very mysterious.

Oh yes, they do seem like their on the road to being BFFs, don't they? ;P
 

That expression on Alyss' face was going to have to change too; clearly the woman was not using products to give her face an enlightening glow. Primpernelle's was definitely on the list of places to visit when they would 'bond' this weekend. Perhaps she ought to invite Marina and Alice too... a little female Mysteries Staff bonding in London wouldn't hurt? Besides, supposedly she needed to get out more anyway. With females at least. Stupid, but whatever. She already had a best friend, so why she need other girl friends for?

But then reality struck when she saw a flush creep along Alyss' features. Clearly the girl did have emotions and a heart. Even if she lacked fashion, but that was something Sophia could work on. Hopefully.

Ah yes, what was this!? She accepted! Half smiling, she nodded as she straightened some files, she met her newest division head's gaze. "Excellent. Then I propose we celebrate this new promotion. This weekend. London." Any excuse for a shopping trip was good enough for Sophia!

Almost falling out of her shoes as Ms. Vivaldi arranged the meet-up date, Alyss straitened herself, and almost instantly could feel herself warming to her. If she'd got her estimation right, it meant that they were going to London, not for the wizard area, but for the fantastic muggle section that always seemed SO much more interesting.

"That sounds wonderful." She agreed, feeling a genuine smile creep on to the corners of her lips. "I'll be looking forward to seeing you there." She added, taking a step toward the door. Ms. Vivaldi was nice, but there was just something in her that got Alyss' back up.

And she was working for her. God seriously had a sense of humour. Smiling once again at her, Alyss gave a quick, "have a nice day." And removed herself from the office. Once outside, she could feel a stupid smile coming onto her face. She had actually been put in charge of something! How awesome was that?! Hoping very sincerely that no-one was around, she let go of the door handle, and wandered aimlessly in the direction of her new place of work... Dumb smile still on her face.

A snowy white owl appears and before flying off, delivers the following message -

Well Alyss' reaction was far better than she could have hoped; to both the news of the promotion and her secret desire for more fashionable attire for Ms Glass. Though Sophia was itching for both a trip to the Muggle section (as she was in need of a new pair of heels and preferred Muggle designers to Wizarding ones), she was also in need to visit the Wizarding section as well. It was Summer time and that meant Diagon Alley would bustling with students and Professors alike.

Half smiling when she agreed to go on a Shopping celebration spree, she nodded in agreement that she would be there. "Yes, you too. Enjoy your new area and go get accustomed to the new surroundings." Sophia encouraged of her newest division head. Once Alyss was out of her office and likely on her way to the Locked Room, Sophia rose to file some of the paperwork for the newest employees.

Upon finished with the filing, Sophia was about to settle back into her chair again and have another sip of her morning coffee when suddenly a snowy white owl flew into her office.

"Shoo!" The brunette blinked, though she knew by now owls carried communication notes between members of the wizarding community, but that didn't make her like creatures anymore. "No droppings!" She told it, but it was gone before she could say anything else. Not before dropping a memo on her desk though.

Oh ... Department Head Meeting!? From the Minister?! Well this would be interesting; especially if it meant that a certain grungy Tetrus Santana would be there. UGH! That man was the epitome of needing a makeover.

Sighing though - and not wanting to be late especially since she was all the way in level nine - Sophia removed her pink designer bag (which coordinated with her outfit today) from her bottom drawer and slipped a parchment and quill into it. With that, she then hurried from her office - locking it on her way out - and towards the stairwell she needed to get to the lifts, which would take her to level one.

Eleana walked into her department head's office. She walked up to desk and said quietly, "Excuse me, I'm Eleana Cullen, and was wondering, are their any certain things I need to do in the Brain Room?". She was extremely nervous.