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Charles Hollingberry EraAll historical records pertaining to Ministry of Magic RPG under Minister for Magic, Charles Hollingberry [IC March 2097 - present; OOC November 2018 - present]
When you step out of the lifts you are greeted by a well lit lobby. To your right there are bathrooms. There is also a security desk here, permanently occupied by two members of ministry security where all visitors must sign in. Further into the lobby there is a waiting area where you may take a seat, though be sure to check in at the large reception desk first as you will be directed to exactly where you need to go, and escorted if necessary.
There are two entrances to the level - the first opens onto a long corridor just past the security desk which leads to the Minister's Office, The Junior and Senior Undersecretary's office, the break room, and several private offices. If you take a left through the first entrance, you will bypass these restricted work areas, meet up with the second entrance behind the reception desk, and find your way to the level 1 archives, the main work areas, and the newly appointed dual conference and meeting rooms.
Conley exited the lifts, shifting around the catch of parchments under his arm. "This way," he said turning to the left. He began walking down a long corridor.
A frown crossed his face as Ashrey asked about his family. "No, not particularly." In fact, in his own home, there was just him and his owl. Conley didn't like talking about Elodie. After all, how did one talk about their deceased wife without bringing a huge damper on the conversation? "My elder brother just had a baby. That will make three...nephews, I mean." He cleared his throat, a tick he had when uncomfortable with his own emotions. Time to change the subject. "What about you? Big family? Any brothers? Sisters?"
Conley began to climb up a set of stairs.
She nodded and followed Conley out the lift doors and down the corridor. It was starting to look familiar, but she didn't yet trust her own sense of direction.
She didn't notice his skimming over his own family and focused on the baby. "Oh, a new baby! How wonderful. I just love babies." She wondered if there may be some baby sitting money involved with those three nephews of his.
She laughed at his next question. Did she have a big family?? "You could say I have a big family. I'm the youngest of seven and the only girl." She shook her head. She would have loved to have had a least one sister. "My oldest brothers already have wives and kids of their own. I'm an aunt several times over." She joyous as she spoke of her family. They really were the best.
Ashery followed him up the stairs and into the lobby. They had arrived! She hadn't realized how worried she had been about being lost until the sweet feeling of relief washed over her. "Here we are!"
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The girls’ excitement was contagious and Conley couldn’t help but smile. ”Little ones always make the holidays more fun. Do you babysit for them often? I bet your brother’s appreciate that a lot.” His always did. Despite the fact that Conley didn’t particularly feel comfortable around children, it never seemed to stop his brother from sticking him with the little hellions. Both of the older nephews acted just like their father and Conley and Nathaniel had never gotten along. Maybe, just maybe the new one would be more like Conley. Well, he could hope couldn’t he? Was it wrong to hope that?
The lobby was a bit busy, but not more so then usual. Perhaps it was time to part ways. He was sure the girl had things to do and he needed to see Ms. Bones in particular. ”Well, Ms. Ashrey,” Conley said with a waggish bow. ”I have enjoyed playing tour guide. “ He hoped she would take the joke in stride. He had gotten the impression that she had a good sense of humor and hoped his playful teasing wouldn’t upset her. ”Perhaps we could meet for tea or lunch sometime soon? Feel free to stop by Level Five the next time you get lost, I think I have a map of the ministry I could lend you. ”
The girls’ excitement was contagious and Conley couldn’t help but smile. ”Little ones always make the holidays more fun. Do you babysit for them often? I bet your brother’s appreciate that a lot.” His always did. Despite the fact that Conley didn’t particularly feel comfortable around children, it never seemed to stop his brother from sticking him with the little hellions. Both of the older nephews acted just like their father and Conley and Nathaniel had never gotten along. Maybe, just maybe the new one would be more like Conley. Well, he could hope couldn’t he? Was it wrong to hope that?
The lobby was a bit busy, but not more so then usual. Perhaps it was time to part ways. He was sure the girl had things to do and he needed to see Ms. Bones in particular. ”Well, Ms. Ashrey,” Conley said with a waggish bow. ”I have enjoyed playing tour guide. “ He hoped she would take the joke in stride. He had gotten the impression that she had a good sense of humor and hoped his playful teasing wouldn’t upset her. ”Perhaps we could meet for tea or lunch sometime soon? Feel free to stop by Level Five the next time you get lost, I think I have a map of the ministry I could lend you. ”
She quietly waved at the familiar faces at the reception desk before answering "I do babysit a lot. It's great. Both for spending time with them, and the money." She blushed, hoping it didn't sound bad that she enjoyed getting paid to watch her own nieces and nephews. "If your brother is ever looking for a sitter, you can give him my name." It was worth a try.
"Thank you so much for joining me on the journey. It was a pleasure." She stood, a bit awkwardly, near the isle that lead to her desk. "I'd quite enjoy meeting for lunch or tea, and I'll be sure to drop by Level Five again, hopefully to say hi and not in need of a map." She turned to walk to her desk, then spun around one last time. "Thank you." After flashing one last smile, she headed of to get some work done and to check on Mrs. Bones and the Minister.
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Ah, reception. His new home for the foreseeable future. Royland grinned to himself as he stepped off the lift and headed over to his brand new desk. He'd spent a few days getting settled - filling out new employee paperwork and all that fun stuff. Today he'd brought in some more personal touches for his desk. He had a picture of his siblings, a picture of his parents, and a picture of his new puppy and kitten, Milkshake and Pancake Trinetta had named them.
As he started unloading his stuff on to his desk, he whistled softly to himself. He was in a rather good mood today, which was a good thing. The more good days he had, the better.
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Exiting the lift Ryder's eyes moved from side to side before glancing at his team and moved forward into reception. Time to clear each of the departments and make sure all was secure. It might not be due to a huge uprise but it did not hurt to do dry runs. "Anything?" he murmured to the one nearest him as he held his wand out. He only spotted a new receptionist nearby at his desk.
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Originally Posted by Nymphadoraliz
Exiting the lift Ryder's eyes moved from side to side before glancing at his team and moved forward into reception. Time to clear each of the departments and make sure all was secure. It might not be due to a huge uprise but it did not hurt to do dry runs. "Anything?" he murmured to the one nearest him as he held his wand out. He only spotted a new receptionist nearby at his desk.
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Royland would be pretty bad at his job if he didn't notice the man coming out of the lift, wand drawn like something was about to jump out at him at any moment. Raising a blond eyebrow, Royland set down the pile of magazines he was straightening and waved at the man.
"Erm...hi. Need help?" he asked. More importantly - did Royland need to be concerned for his LIFE or anything??
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Originally Posted by Nymphadoraliz
Exiting the lift Ryder's eyes moved from side to side before glancing at his team and moved forward into reception. Time to clear each of the departments and make sure all was secure. It might not be due to a huge uprise but it did not hurt to do dry runs. "Anything?" he murmured to the one nearest him as he held his wand out. He only spotted a new receptionist nearby at his desk.
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Originally Posted by Lissy Longbottom
o_____O
Royland would be pretty bad at his job if he didn't notice the man coming out of the lift, wand drawn like something was about to jump out at him at any moment. Raising a blond eyebrow, Royland set down the pile of magazines he was straightening and waved at the man.
"Erm...hi. Need help?" he asked. More importantly - did Royland need to be concerned for his LIFE or anything??
They were starting out together on Level One, perhaps splitting up further on as they whittled through the various ministry departments coming down level by level. Simon wouldn’t admit though that he favored this plan so that he could get a better feel for the new department head in the process. So, he exited the lift into the reception area shortly after Ryder, already working his spells to check on the situation albeit with wand held a bit more discreetly than the other man. Given the reaction of the receptionist to Ryder’s raised wand it was probably a good thing.
“So far so good…” Simon responded to his boss’ question, leaving the one addressed to Ryder to the older man in question to answer.
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Originally Posted by Lissy Longbottom
o_____O
Royland would be pretty bad at his job if he didn't notice the man coming out of the lift, wand drawn like something was about to jump out at him at any moment. Raising a blond eyebrow, Royland set down the pile of magazines he was straightening and waved at the man.
"Erm...hi. Need help?" he asked. More importantly - did Royland need to be concerned for his LIFE or anything??
A twitch of his lip indicated amusement at the man's response "Just doing a sweep. Please do not send word on ahead. I would like to take anyone by surprise." More fun that way right? Heh, nah it was good to see how the ministry employees regarded sweeps and how they handled them as they went through.
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Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline
They were starting out together on Level One, perhaps splitting up further on as they whittled through the various ministry departments coming down level by level. Simon wouldn’t admit though that he favored this plan so that he could get a better feel for the new department head in the process. So, he exited the lift into the reception area shortly after Ryder, already working his spells to check on the situation albeit with wand held a bit more discreetly than the other man. Given the reaction of the receptionist to Ryder’s raised wand it was probably a good thing.
“So far so good…” Simon responded to his boss’ question, leaving the one addressed to Ryder to the older man in question to answer.
Nodding as he addressed Bennett once again he moved towards their next location.
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West stepped off the lifts and made his way to the side. He knew that Jacob would be joining him shortly and he had zero desire to talk to the Minister or January Bones alone. After all that had happened with the previous Minister of Magic, West was having a hard time trusting Mr. Hollingberry. The odds of the man following in his predecessors footsteps were slim to none, but that slim still had him worried.
Either way, they had been assigned the task of speaking with the Minister and Ms. Bones, so that was what he was going to do.
West stepped off the lifts and made his way to the side. He knew that Jacob would be joining him shortly and he had zero desire to talk to the Minister or January Bones alone. After all that had happened with the previous Minister of Magic, West was having a hard time trusting Mr. Hollingberry. The odds of the man following in his predecessors footsteps were slim to none, but that slim still had him worried.
Either way, they had been assigned the task of speaking with the Minister and Ms. Bones, so that was what he was going to do.
Jacob had been momentarily held up by an acute Gobstones matter so when he finally stepped out of the lift on Level one he was running late. Spotting West he headed over to his mate with an apologetic shrug. "Sorry I’m so late West. I had to fix an issue with a player contract before things wen’t ugly." Sheeh, it had been quite a feet managing to keep the two opposing team managers civil with each other. In the end though Jacob had resolved things to the satisfaction of everyone.
Gesturing with a hand at the reception desk Jacob wondered "Have you checked us in and told the receptionist we wish to speak to Ms Bones and Minister Hollingberry?" The only previous run he had had with Minister Hollingberry was when he had spoken months ago at the orientation event, so he still did not know what to make of the man in charge.
Jacob had been momentarily held up by an acute Gobstones matter so when he finally stepped out of the lift on Level one he was running late. Spotting West he headed over to his mate with an apologetic shrug. "Sorry I’m so late West. I had to fix an issue with a player contract before things wen’t ugly." Sheeh, it had been quite a feet managing to keep the two opposing team managers civil with each other. In the end though Jacob had resolved things to the satisfaction of everyone.
Gesturing with a hand at the reception desk Jacob wondered "Have you checked us in and told the receptionist we wish to speak to Ms Bones and Minister Hollingberry?" The only previous run he had had with Minister Hollingberry was when he had spoken months ago at the orientation event, so he still did not know what to make of the man in charge.
West exhaled and walked forward as Jacob stepped off the lift. He new his division mate would arrive, as scheduled. It was one of the things he liked most about working with such a great team, he could always rely on them do their jobs and have one another backs. "No worries at all, I was a bit early in my arrival. I hope you got it all worked out."
His eyes followed Jacob's gesture and he shook his head. "No, I stepped off the lift only moments before your arrival. I haven't had a chance to do much of anything. Plus, I didn't want to risk a run in with the new minster before you got here." He chuckled a deep, quiet, chuckle and started towards the desk. "I guess now is as good of time as any, I guess our first stop should be Ms. Bones."
West approached the reception desk and flashed his bright, charming smile. "West Riedel and Jacob Radford here to see Ms. Bones and the Minister. I believe they are expecting us." If the pair didn't know, then Jacob and West would be a lovely surprise.
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Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline
They were starting out together on Level One, perhaps splitting up further on as they whittled through the various ministry departments coming down level by level. Simon wouldn’t admit though that he favored this plan so that he could get a better feel for the new department head in the process. So, he exited the lift into the reception area shortly after Ryder, already working his spells to check on the situation albeit with wand held a bit more discreetly than the other man. Given the reaction of the receptionist to Ryder’s raised wand it was probably a good thing.
“So far so good…” Simon responded to his boss’ question, leaving the one addressed to Ryder to the older man in question to answer.
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Originally Posted by Nymphadoraliz
A twitch of his lip indicated amusement at the man's response "Just doing a sweep. Please do not send word on ahead. I would like to take anyone by surprise." More fun that way right? Heh, nah it was good to see how the ministry employees regarded sweeps and how they handled them as they went through.
Nodding as he addressed Bennett once again he moved towards their next location.
Ah, they were doing a sweep? Royland...didn't really know what that was. It also didn't answer his most pressing question - was he in danger or not? He wasn't supposed to alert anyone? So...ok. He was just gonna...sit here and mind his own business and keep doing his work, he supposed.
Law Enforcement folks really were as dramatic as everyone said they were.
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West exhaled and walked forward as Jacob stepped off the lift. He new his division mate would arrive, as scheduled. It was one of the things he liked most about working with such a great team, he could always rely on them do their jobs and have one another backs. "No worries at all, I was a bit early in my arrival. I hope you got it all worked out."
His eyes followed Jacob's gesture and he shook his head. "No, I stepped off the lift only moments before your arrival. I haven't had a chance to do much of anything. Plus, I didn't want to risk a run in with the new minster before you got here." He chuckled a deep, quiet, chuckle and started towards the desk. "I guess now is as good of time as any, I guess our first stop should be Ms. Bones."
West approached the reception desk and flashed his bright, charming smile. "West Riedel and Jacob Radford here to see Ms. Bones and the Minister. I believe they are expecting us." If the pair didn't know, then Jacob and West would be a lovely surprise.
Looking up as he finished watching the Law Enforcement people, he spotted the arrival of two new workers. He grinned and nodded at them. "Yes, I have you here on the schedule. I'll let them know you're here!" he informed them.
Waving his wand, a tiny piece of parchment scribbled a message stating their arrival, and then folded off into the shape of an owl. He waved his wand again and the memo was off into the Minister's office.
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I'm still standin'________________________________________ better than I ever did
Lookin' like a true survivor_________________________________feelin' like a little kid
West exhaled and walked forward as Jacob stepped off the lift. He new his division mate would arrive, as scheduled. It was one of the things he liked most about working with such a great team, he could always rely on them do their jobs and have one another backs. "No worries at all, I was a bit early in my arrival. I hope you got it all worked out."
His eyes followed Jacob's gesture and he shook his head. "No, I stepped off the lift only moments before your arrival. I haven't had a chance to do much of anything. Plus, I didn't want to risk a run in with the new minster before you got here." He chuckled a deep, quiet, chuckle and started towards the desk. "I guess now is as good of time as any, I guess our first stop should be Ms. Bones."
West approached the reception desk and flashed his bright, charming smile. "West Riedel and Jacob Radford here to see Ms. Bones and the Minister. I believe they are expecting us." If the pair didn't know, then Jacob and West would be a lovely surprise.
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Originally Posted by Lissy Longbottom
Looking up as he finished watching the Law Enforcement people, he spotted the arrival of two new workers. He grinned and nodded at them. "Yes, I have you here on the schedule. I'll let them know you're here!" he informed them.
Waving his wand, a tiny piece of parchment scribbled a message stating their arrival, and then folded off into the shape of an owl. He waved his wand again and the memo was off into the Minister's office.
Jacob still had his mind on the report he had to give to Milo in a few hours and the horrible morning when West as met him halfway. Breathing in and exhaling out a few times he tried to push the thoughts of the Gobstones team contract mess out of his head. Smiling weakly in response to West he replied ”Yes, I managed to fix things in the end, but I tell you for a moment there i thought they’d start throwing fists or worse hexes at me and each other, but luckily the team managers could be persuaded to see reason over the player contract.”
At West’s comment about the risk of running into the new minister on his own Jacob grinned and chuckled lightly as they started to walk towards the reception desk. "I'm sure Mr Hollingberry isn’t so bad. I mean he didn’t seem as weird that Nichols guy that we had before him at the orientation event when the ministry opened months ago now, right?" But then again appearances and words could be decieving…When they stopped in front of the receptionist Jacob let West do all the talking. He knew the other guy was better at charming them past the receptionist.
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Charles appreciated the little paper owls that Royland tended to send. It was a nice change of pace from the purple paper airplanes and occasional patronus that would prance around his office. Plus, when he was done with the memo, he could bring them to his grandchildren as a present!
Stepping out of his office and walking through January's, the Minister for Magic emerged in the lobby area to greet their visitors from Games & Sports. He recalled Victoria mentioning something or another about having an important matter to discuss with his office...but he was drawing a bit of a blank at the moment as to the specifics. There were many memos and files on his desk and recently he had not been as organized as he would have liked. Perhaps he should look into hiring himself a personal assistant.
"Good day, gentlemen," he greeted boisterously with open arms. "Do what do we owe the pleasure of your visit?" And he rewarded Royland with a small packet of yogurt covered raisins from his own office, which he tossed lightly in the young man's direction.
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Ah, they were doing a sweep? Royland...didn't really know what that was. It also didn't answer his most pressing question - was he in danger or not? He wasn't supposed to alert anyone? So...ok. He was just gonna...sit here and mind his own business and keep doing his work, he supposed.
Law Enforcement folks really were as dramatic as everyone said they were.
Looking up as he finished watching the Law Enforcement people, he spotted the arrival of two new workers. He grinned and nodded at them. "Yes, I have you here on the schedule. I'll let them know you're here!" he informed them.
Waving his wand, a tiny piece of parchment scribbled a message stating their arrival, and then folded off into the shape of an owl. He waved his wand again and the memo was off into the Minister's office.
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SPOILER!!: West + Royland
Jacob still had his mind on the report he had to give to Milo in a few hours and the horrible morning when West as met him halfway. Breathing in and exhaling out a few times he tried to push the thoughts of the Gobstones team contract mess out of his head. Smiling weakly in response to West he replied ”Yes, I managed to fix things in the end, but I tell you for a moment there i thought they’d start throwing fists or worse hexes at me and each other, but luckily the team managers could be persuaded to see reason over the player contract.”
At West’s comment about the risk of running into the new minister on his own Jacob grinned and chuckled lightly as they started to walk towards the reception desk. "I'm sure Mr Hollingberry isn’t so bad. I mean he didn’t seem as weird that Nichols guy that we had before him at the orientation event when the ministry opened months ago now, right?" But then again appearances and words could be decieving…When they stopped in front of the receptionist Jacob let West do all the talking. He knew the other guy was better at charming them past the receptionist.
"Splendid!" He replied to the receptionist as his eyes followed the memo zooming off towards its destination. West turned back to Jacob, "Sounds like you had quite the mess on your hands. Bully for you for taking care of it so smoothly." Team managers could be an interesting bunch to deal with.
"I'm sure you are right about Mr. Hollingberry. I just have such a sour taste in my mouth from our former fearless leader that it's hard to want to look for the good." And this new guy better be good, not that he could really do anything about it if he wasn't.
Before he could continue the conversation, Mr. Hollingberry was headed towards them.
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Charles appreciated the little paper owls that Royland tended to send. It was a nice change of pace from the purple paper airplanes and occasional patronus that would prance around his office. Plus, when he was done with the memo, he could bring them to his grandchildren as a present!
Stepping out of his office and walking through January's, the Minister for Magic emerged in the lobby area to greet their visitors from Games & Sports. He recalled Victoria mentioning something or another about having an important matter to discuss with his office...but he was drawing a bit of a blank at the moment as to the specifics. There were many memos and files on his desk and recently he had not been as organized as he would have liked. Perhaps he should look into hiring himself a personal assistant.
"Good day, gentlemen," he greeted boisterously with open arms. "Do what do we owe the pleasure of your visit?" And he rewarded Royland with a small packet of yogurt covered raisins from his own office, which he tossed lightly in the young man's direction.
"Good day to you as well." West took a slight step back, momentarily wondering if the man was going to hug him, then relaxed when he saw the small packet fly towards Royland. "My colleague, Jacob, and I are here to discuss the safety of our food court and how healthy the food and drink options are." He looked at Jacob, wondering if he was forgetting anything important thus far.
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Of course January had remembered that there was a meeting. Of course.
To be honest it was hard to keep track of meetings that weren't planned by herself. There always seemed to be so much going on. She had written this one down, of course, but her calendar had been temporarily covered by employee files, so she only really remembered when Royland had come in to tell them that they were there to meet with them.
After Charles went out to meet them, January quickly finished an item she was working on and then followed him out, catching the man's intro about the food court and the food options.
"I'm sure you've noticed that our food court is currently closed under investigation..." January said as she stepped up beside the Minister. "But perhaps this is good timing. If changes need to be made, now might be the best time." January, unfortunately, had neither yogurt covered raisins or open arms. Her enthusiasm, though it was there, paled in comparison to Charles'.
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