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Cassirin · 02-12-2016, 12:36 AM

Stacks of paper litter a table off to the side, with a large sign reading "Take One!" Printing on one side is a bingo card, but instead of numbers, there are attributes and tasks printed in the 5x5 grid.

The back of the paper carries the instructions: use this card to get to know your coworkers in ways beyond their name and title. Make 'bingo' by interacting with your colleagues and finding people who meet those characteristics or will perform those tasks. You should find different people for each square! Bring a card with 'bingo' to the food court later this week for a free cupcake.

This space has been set aside for employees to mix, mingle, and mark off cards.

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ooc: RP with people to 'check off' squares on your bingo card. If you'd like OOC bragging rights for making 'bingo,' then track your card and PM AmbiguouslyMe with your bingo. No need to track if you just want your cupcake. We trust you

SPOILER!!: sample track pm

fav ice cream: link
quidditch team: link
only child: link
5+ years: link
pet reptile: link

sweetpinkpixie · 02-13-2016, 07:45 AM

Opting against food, because Seren seemed to be constantly cooking for a small army these days and he was practically gorging himself until he was as plump as a large succulent leaf, and against mini golf, because he didn't want to embarrass anyone with his skill with a club, Aron moved towards the more quiet option of the moment. BINGO, quaint. Although he was still miffed that his suggestion had not been included in the final product.

Picking up his own sheet, Aron leaned against the table and read things over. Could he put himself down for some of these?

Stefan · 02-13-2016, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Opting against food, because Seren seemed to be constantly cooking for a small army these days and he was practically gorging himself until he was as plump as a large succulent leaf, and against mini golf, because he didn't want to embarrass anyone with his skill with a club, Aron moved towards the more quiet option of the moment. BINGO, quaint. Although he was still miffed that his suggestion had not been included in the final product.

Picking up his own sheet, Aron leaned against the table and read things over. Could he put himself down for some of these?

Interesting. As Ryden picked up a card from the table, he tilted his head to the side, amused at the genius of the game. It is a great way to interact and get to know people, especially for the new ones like him. Hm. Maybe the British Ministry isn’t so bad? Well, most if not all ministries have their own issues anyway, so the Brits really isn’t an exception.

This shindig is a good way to kick start the new work year though.

Ryden turned to go and see if he could mark every box, but stopped to see a man standing there, looking down at his own card. “Hello. It seems the card got you interested too, yes?” the 42 year old joined the man and went over his blank card as well. “I’m Ryden. New to the Ministry.” He said pointing at his card where it says ‘New to the Ministry’.

SilverTiger · 02-13-2016, 10:00 AM

One thing Kendall had never worried about was first impressions. The petite girl with the pink/auburn hair from Hogwarts had just turned into a young woman. A mother, although her parents were watching everyone while she was at the orientation. Aside from that, she hadn't changed. Still quirky to say the least, when people got her started. There were other terms that could be attributed to her instead, but she didn't care.

Nibbling on a piece of chocolate that hadn't come from the buffet, she'd wandered over toward the bingo tables, snagging a card at nearly the same time an older man had addressed a second older man. At least, she assumed they were older. "You're new too?," she interjected, just out of curiosity. She'd barely looked at the card in her hand, not when things that were more interesting were going on.

Symphora · 02-13-2016, 10:06 AM

Hmm? Charles noticed the sign that said,"Pick Me!" He glanced down and picked up the paper available on the table out of curiosity sake. "Ministry of Magic Orientation Employee Bingo?" he read. He frowned when he finished reading the contents in it. Why would he ask his co-workers childish questions such as these? Why would he care if they like broccoli or not? Just push them aside if they don't. Crossed out the boxes to get a FREE cupcake? Charles couldn't help roll his eyes at this. How troublesome...Why would he put so much effort to get one measly cupcake he could have gotten it anywhere? Clearly, this was not his cup of tea, he should leave before people started asking him pointless questions. He glanced to the side and was surprised to see his boss here as well. Another guy was here too, new employee? Never seen him before.

Stefan · 02-13-2016, 10:44 AM

Of course, of course. More people joining the party. That is, if one could call the bingo thing party. Nevertheless, it is an interesting feature of the shindig. Ryden looked up to see a young woman approach the table, and smiled at her. The pink-slash-auburn hair that she’s sporting is rather fancy. He liked how bold these young employees are, and even more pleased at their enthusiasm to be working for the Ministry. Not everyone is into working for their own government, isn’t it? “I am, yes. Ryden Reed at your service, Miss...?" The Foreign Relations Officer trailed off as his eyes wandered towards another man.

Ryden tipped his head at the new comer, sensing that he’s not into socializing at all. He’d seen that kind of body language many times before, from diplomats, nonetheless. “Good day.” He said to him with a grin, trying to gauge the man’s mood further.

WhittyBitty · 02-13-2016, 01:23 PM

When faced with an option to grab a paper marked 'Take One!' Daisy would invariably take the suggestion due to curiosity. It was in her nature as a former Gryffindor; she just HAD to know what was going on.

"Ministry of Magic Orientation Employee BINGO," she said aloud and to no one in particular. This seemed like a fun and creative way to meet new people - something that she sorely needed to do since she was new here. Could she check off a few boxes herself? Somehow she doubted it, but there were definitely a few boxes that she ticked off.

Born outside of the UK? Check. Is a parent? Check. Is an only child? Check. And of course there were others.

Looking up from her paper, Daisy spotted her boss standing near a man and woman she was not familiar with (Ryden and Kendall). "Hello, sir," she said to her boss with a smile. "And hello to you too," she added to the others while turning the smile towards them.

Stefan · 02-13-2016, 02:15 PM

Boss? Ryden looked from the new comer, then to the man beside him. “You must be...” Ryden trailed off, consulted his bingo card and looked at Aron, “Working here for at least five years now, yes?” he asked. Ryden won’t be surprised if he did. He did look bored...and tired of all the parties that has been thrown the past few years.

Ryden’s blue eyes went back to the woman (Daisy) who acknowledged her boss’ presence, and gave her a warm smile. “Hello.” He said, “Ryden Reed, International Cooperation. New.” He added, giving her a polite nod. That simple introduction should give away so many information about him right? It’s only a matter of asking him the right question really. “Are you new as well?”

Symphora · 02-13-2016, 02:56 PM

The new guy(Ryden) seemed to have acknowledge him with a greeting. Charles returned back with a nod. "Morning." He caught listening to him introduced himself to the new lady(Daisy) who had come to drop by as well. He gave a half-smile back at the woman. "Hello." He had't have much to say anyway. She seemed new too. He didn't recognise her from last year's orientation. Wait...did she just greet his boss..."Sir"? Was she in his department? He stood quietly and began listening to their conversation.

*PhoenixRising* · 02-13-2016, 03:55 PM

Another year at the Ministry. New role. New baby. All was a very exciting time for Alex, particularly because she LOVED to meet the new people to her department. She rather hoped there were more 30-somethings in this go-round, but she wasn't terribly particular. It just seemed like 20-somethings were lazy.

Separating from her husband shortly after entering the orientation, Alex made her way towards the bingo mixer and picked up the chart. Can she just fill out "Cole Knight" for a couple of these instead of asking around? Of course that was lazy and she, Alexandria Knight, was not lazy.

She did see Seren's husband over there and she was pretty sure she could check him off for having been at the ministry for over five years. "Evening, Aron," she greeted to the Accident & Catastrophes Department Head. "You've been at the Ministry more than five years, yes?" Which meant four more to go.

Stefan · 02-13-2016, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Symphora

The new guy(Ryden) seemed to have acknowledge him with a greeting. Charles returned back with a nod. "Morning." He caught listening to him introduced himself to the new lady(Daisy) who had come to drop by as well. He gave a half-smile back at the woman. "Hello." He had't have much to say anyway. She seemed new too. He didn't recognise her from last year's orientation. Wait...did she just greet his boss..."Sir"? Was she in his department? He stood quietly and began listening to their conversation.

This man looks like he's not having a good time at all. Must be because the holidays are over? "I'm Ryden Reed. I now work for the International Cooperation." he said, still grinning at the man keeping things friendly. He'd have the entire year to be diplomatic and all that, so for today, he'd stay sociable and keep things light.

"How's everyone's holiday break, by the way?" he asked the whole group. Seriously, there must be something under the sun that they can all talk about. Everyone's being too shy and uptight. "Did any of you visit another country? With family? Friends?" He seriously could not wait to tick off the boxes in his card. Come on people! Loosen up!

Shanners · 02-13-2016, 05:02 PM

Bingo. And it wasn't even the good kind of bingo. The ball picking was usually his favourite part of hosting the bingo event his grandma and her cronies hit up every second Wednesday of the month. And this version didn't even have that! So what on Earth was he going to do with these solemn-faced professionals? Of course, he'd take it into his own hands to do the hosting. Ahem. Theophilus stepped up onto a chair and cleared his throat, clapping his hands to draw attention to himself. "AloooHAAA Ladies and Gentlemen! I ask that you create two lines for me! To my right... the important ones." And that didn't mean just the women. He'd have an extra line later for those that played sports.

"If you meet the criteria for one or more of our bingo boxes, you're on my right! If not, I suggest you get into the left and we'll let you use the right line to your advantage." With a grin, he kept his place on the chair and gestured accordingly to his right and then his left.

Come on people, get moving!

kayquilz · 02-13-2016, 05:38 PM

Lynley couldn't decide if she wanted to do this...bingo thing or not. Did she want to get to know people she didn't have to? That was the question. Could she handle getting to know people she didn't want to? Another important question.

But here she was, her dark eyes scanning the area and focusing in on..Aron, for one...and another new employee. Telling them to get in lines.

Pfft.

"I won't get in any such line like a herd of cattle," she said, loud enough for someone nearby to hear, but not THAT loud. But she did raise her voice for... "I went to Hogwarts...I DO live in London--"and non of you people better STALK her, okay? Lynley was handy with her wand. Mph.

She waved her card around. Anyone here? Anyone?

littledhampir · 02-13-2016, 05:45 PM

This was the first time in over six months that Lylah had been anywhere without Macy. It was a strange feeling. She had found a very nice, very qualified nanny. But Lylah could not stop herself from feeling worried. She needed other things to distract her. Not that she was really looking forward to mingling. It was something she had not done in a long time. She was not used to being around so many people that weren't just random passerby on the street or in a store.

The Bingo thing seemed like a good way to force herself to socialize. Lylah grabbed a card and read through all the options before glancing up at the people around her. There was a fairly large group not far away, she she didn't feel comfortable enough to just join them. There was a man instructing them where to go. Lylah was not going to listen but considering she was already roughly to the left of where he was standing there was no harm in just staying where she was. She qualified for several of the spaces. She could almost make a bingo by herself.

SilverTiger · 02-13-2016, 05:45 PM

Everyone else seemed to be paying more attention to the paper, and that made Kendall drift her hazel eyes toward the copy in her hand. Only to lift again as she heard at least one of the men she'd spoken to, the one who had said he was new, respond to her earlier question. At least it hadn't been a lecture about interrupting. It was the Ministry after all. She'd expected it to be tougher than home.

"At my service?," she asked, bemused, before their group had been joined by at least one more person. "Hi." She'd interrupted herself now, but oh well. She'd gotten to listen to Ryden introduce himself again. It was tempting to just watch and see if the introduction changed every time someone new arrived. "Kendall Lily Quinn. Well, Quinn-Riverton, but anyway. I'm in International Cooperation too," she finally added. "I live in another country. Does that count?" Ireland counted as another country, didn't it?

Stefan · 02-13-2016, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kayquilz

Lynley couldn't decide if she wanted to do this...bingo thing or not. Did she want to get to know people she didn't have to? That was the question. Could she handle getting to know people she didn't want to? Another important question.

But here she was, her dark eyes scanning the area and focusing in on..Aron, for one...and another new employee. Telling them to get in lines.

Pfft.

"I won't get in any such line like a herd of cattle," she said, loud enough for someone nearby to hear, but not THAT loud. But she did raise her voice for... "I went to Hogwarts...I DO live in London--"and non of you people better STALK her, okay? Lynley was handy with her wand. Mph.

She waved her card around. Anyone here? Anyone?

Now that's the crowd he's looking for! Ryden gave the man a curious look, and grinned at him for his bravery. However, there is no point in lining up because everyone will be on just one side...oh. OH. This man's clever. Though the man's words were appealing, he felt he didn't have the energy of a 20+ years old anymore...just like that woman over there shouting her information, like it's no one's business.

"Have you traveled outside the UK though?" Ryden raised his card above his head to get the woman's attention. "Ryden Reed, ma'am. New to the Ministry, and worked for the Japanese Ministry at some point." Give and take, yeah?

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Everyone else seemed to be paying more attention to the paper, and that made Kendall drift her hazel eyes toward the copy in her hand. Only to lift again as she heard at least one of the men she'd spoken to, the one who had said he was new, respond to her earlier question. At least it hadn't been a lecture about interrupting. It was the Ministry after all. She'd expected it to be tougher than home.

"At my service?," she asked, bemused, before their group had been joined by at least one more person. "Hi." She'd interrupted herself now, but oh well. She'd gotten to listen to Ryden introduce himself again. It was tempting to just watch and see if the introduction changed every time someone new arrived. "Kendall Lily Quinn. Well, Quinn-Riverton, but anyway. I'm in International Cooperation too," she finally added. "I live in another country. Does that count?" Ireland counted as another country, didn't it?

"Yes. At your service. Though you are part of the Ministry, I would still consider you a wizarding citizen of the UK, of which this ministry has vowed to serve." Did that make sense at all? Oh...and already married? She looks young to him, but then again, he got his first child when he was still in university, so he really shouldn't be too surprised. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Kendall Riverton." he said grinning. "Oh we're in the same department! I work under Foreign Relations. You?" he asked out of curiosity...and general nicety.

Steelsheen · 02-13-2016, 05:53 PM

Regina has been walking around the hall and just people watching. Old habbits die hard. Also she was still trying to get used to the idea that she was employed. A government employee. Shudder.

But there was a reason she was here and it would be in her best interest to know people. Know ALL the people. But as it was her Slytherin nature she hated small talk. Alas there be a conundrum.

But oh theres a bingo event. Normally she'd avoid events like these like a plague but then one fellow (Theophilus) was practically yelling about the bingo cards. Ah how the opportunity have presented itself.

She picks up a card and gives it a read. A smirk tugs at the corner of her lips. She waves her card to the side of her head, flashes the friendliest smile she could muster and calls aloud "Hogwarts Alumni anyone?"

Seriously a blind man cant stumble around here without tripping over one.

Oh wait now theres one! (Lynley). Meeting people here we go. "Hello! You are a Hogwarts Alumni? And a Londoner? Excellent! My name is Regina. And you are "

Ameh · 02-13-2016, 08:35 PM

This entire thing seemed rather silly. Michele had picked up one of the cards and separated herself from the others in the area to examine it; some of these things seemed logical to put on the card, but some seemed beyond strange. What type of person would make a square dedicated to pancakes? And to broccoli? Was whoever had made this card extremely hungry while they had been doing it?

She hummed lightly to herself as she re-read the squares again, considering which she would likely be able to fill and which she had very little chance to find. The idea of asking a person about their feelings on broccoli seemed absurd. Sure, they were meant to be learning about each other, but what an odd question to be asking.

"Je suppose," she murmured, smiling in amusement. There wasn't anything on here that she would feel uncomfortable divulging, so there wasn't any harm in it. The tall woman looked around at the others in the room, considering which to approach first.

sweetpinkpixie · 02-13-2016, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Stefan

Interesting. As Ryden picked up a card from the table, he tilted his head to the side, amused at the genius of the game. It is a great way to interact and get to know people, especially for the new ones like him. Hm. Maybe the British Ministry isn’t so bad? Well, most if not all ministries have their own issues anyway, so the Brits really isn’t an exception.

This shindig is a good way to kick start the new work year though.

Ryden turned to go and see if he could mark every box, but stopped to see a man standing there, looking down at his own card. “Hello. It seems the card got you interested too, yes?” the 42 year old joined the man and went over his blank card as well. “I’m Ryden. New to the Ministry.” He said pointing at his card where it says ‘New to the Ministry’.

Feeling like he was back in December 2069 with awkward ice breakers, Aron looked up from his piece of paper when he heard someone address him. "G'day," he greeted the man. An unfamiliar face which meant an easy check off his BINGO board. But it would be easy for him to find someone that fist those parameters and therefore he ought not waste such an easy one right away. "Aron Ashburry-Hawthorne, department head of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes."

And he reached out to take the man's hand for a firm hand shake. Just not a Rainey sort of one where the other's hand became crushed in the process.

He was NEVER getting over that one.

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Originally Posted by SilverTiger

One thing Kendall had never worried about was first impressions. The petite girl with the pink/auburn hair from Hogwarts had just turned into a young woman. A mother, although her parents were watching everyone while she was at the orientation. Aside from that, she hadn't changed. Still quirky to say the least, when people got her started. There were other terms that could be attributed to her instead, but she didn't care.

Nibbling on a piece of chocolate that hadn't come from the buffet, she'd wandered over toward the bingo tables, snagging a card at nearly the same time an older man had addressed a second older man. At least, she assumed they were older. "You're new too?," she interjected, just out of curiosity. She'd barely looked at the card in her hand, not when things that were more interesting were going on.

See? Point made. No need to waste that space so quickly.

"G'day," he nodded to her. Not new here but since she had overheard Ryden he assumed she had overheard him as well. "My favorite color is Mantis green, what's yours?"

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Hmm? Charles noticed the sign that said,"Pick Me!" He glanced down and picked up the paper available on the table out of curiosity sake. "Ministry of Magic Orientation Employee Bingo?" he read. He frowned when he finished reading the contents in it. Why would he ask his co-workers childish questions such as these? Why would he care if they like broccoli or not? Just push them aside if they don't. Crossed out the boxes to get a FREE cupcake? Charles couldn't help roll his eyes at this. How troublesome...Why would he put so much effort to get one measly cupcake he could have gotten it anywhere? Clearly, this was not his cup of tea, he should leave before people started asking him pointless questions. He glanced to the side and was surprised to see his boss here as well. Another guy was here too, new employee? Never seen him before.

When Charles arrived, Aron gave the sheet a quick look over. Anything on here he could use to rattle the bloke's bars a little? "Hey Charles. What's your opinion on reptiles for pets?"

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When faced with an option to grab a paper marked 'Take One!' Daisy would invariably take the suggestion due to curiosity. It was in her nature as a former Gryffindor; she just HAD to know what was going on.

"Ministry of Magic Orientation Employee BINGO," she said aloud and to no one in particular. This seemed like a fun and creative way to meet new people - something that she sorely needed to do since she was new here. Could she check off a few boxes herself? Somehow she doubted it, but there were definitely a few boxes that she ticked off.

Born outside of the UK? Check. Is a parent? Check. Is an only child? Check. And of course there were others.

Looking up from her paper, Daisy spotted her boss standing near a man and woman she was not familiar with (Ryden and Kendall). "Hello, sir," she said to her boss with a smile. "And hello to you too," she added to the others while turning the smile towards them.

Now here was a familiar face to be sure. "No need for the formalities, Daisy," he said with a quick dismissive wave of the hand. "Just call me Aron." And as her first unofficial role on the job she could do his BINGO sheet too!

Just jokin'. He would lead by example and do it himself.

"Here, how's about for your first official duty you just sign your name on this square here," he chuckled while indicating to the born outside of the UK box.

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Boss? Ryden looked from the new comer, then to the man beside him. “You must be...” Ryden trailed off, consulted his bingo card and looked at Aron, “Working here for at least five years now, yes?” he asked. Ryden won’t be surprised if he did. He did look bored...and tired of all the parties that has been thrown the past few years.

Ryden’s blue eyes went back to the woman (Daisy) who acknowledged her boss’ presence, and gave her a warm smile. “Hello.” He said, “Ryden Reed, International Cooperation. New.” He added, giving her a polite nod. That simple introduction should give away so many information about him right? It’s only a matter of asking him the right question really. “Are you new as well?”

"Indeed," he nodded. "Department head for eight years now and spent some time working in Law Enforcement before that." He gave the bloke a look over real quick. Again. Not going to waste the new to the Ministry just yet. "You like chocolate?"

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Another year at the Ministry. New role. New baby. All was a very exciting time for Alex, particularly because she LOVED to meet the new people to her department. She rather hoped there were more 30-somethings in this go-round, but she wasn't terribly particular. It just seemed like 20-somethings were lazy.

Separating from her husband shortly after entering the orientation, Alex made her way towards the bingo mixer and picked up the chart. Can she just fill out "Cole Knight" for a couple of these instead of asking around? Of course that was lazy and she, Alexandria Knight, was not lazy.

She did see Seren's husband over there and she was pretty sure she could check him off for having been at the ministry for over five years. "Evening, Aron," she greeted to the Accident & Catastrophes Department Head. "You've been at the Ministry more than five years, yes?" Which meant four more to go.

He probably should be able to place a name right now. Probably. But nothing was distinctly popping to mind at the moment despite the familiar face. "Something like that," he mused, his quill twitching in anticipation. "You had any pancakes today?"

Now WHERE was Emily? There was a box on his that he wanted to convince her to sign off on. Heh.

Then Aron was looking at the bloke suggesting they all form a line. Collective BINGO? Sure. Why not. Free cupcakes for everyone.

kayquilz · 02-13-2016, 09:56 PM

SPOILER!!: Ryden

Lynley turned to look at the man...and then at her card. "Yes, I have--I travel--or did, before I got this job--" because department head was busy busy busy. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Reed." She supposed? "Ah." She raised an eyebrow. "That must be quite a transition. Why did you come here, then?" she asked. "And oh, I am Lynley Purcell--Transportation Department Head," she held out her hand for him to shake. "I have traveled to the Bahamas...and Hawaii...I've been to Alaska once...that all counts, so..." she smirked. "You can check that off your card if you'd like. "I suppose I can check it off mine, since you LIVED in Japan, yes?" That counted as traveling outside the country, surely.

SPOILER!!: Regina

Another person! So the BINGO thing had been a good idea for what it was meant to do-----to get people to MEET other people. Lynley was quite pleased.

"I am. I was a Slytherin--and yes, I live here in London," she said, dryly, to the woman. "I'm Lynley--you're new, then?" man, SO many new people here this go 'round. Lynley had had so many new hires, too, which was good, since she had a whole new division open up. "What have you done on this card...so that I can mark something else off..." she raised an eyebrow.

WhittyBitty · 02-13-2016, 10:26 PM

He wanted her to drop the formalities and call him Aron? That was different for Daisy, but she would do it if he wanted her to.

"Okay, s- I mean Aron." She had almost slipped up, but it was only out of habit. Laughing at his first official task for her, she signed the square that he had asked her to. Honestly she could have signed a few more. That wouldn't really have fulfilled the purpose of this exercise, however, as they were supposed to go around and have different people check off the boxes. "You have worked at the Ministry for over five years, right?" Maybe he could be a good boss and sign off on that one for her?

Oh. The other man was introducing himself as Ryden AND he was new as well. "Nice to meet you, Ryden. I'm Daisy Mae Stark. Accidents and Catastrophes. I'm new as well!" So there was a box that they could both check off on their card unless he already had someone else, of course.

"Hello," she added to another man (Charles) who had somehow escaped her notice earlier, probably because she had been paying attention to her new boss. "I'm Daisy and I work in Accidents and Catastrophes," she said in introduction to both him and Kendall.

She was just going to ignore the man who was asking them to form lines; that was plain silliness. "I'm a parent if anyone needs that box checked off.". At this rate she would be done pretty soon.

"Is anyone allergic to chocolate?"

emjay · 02-14-2016, 01:37 AM

Oliver wasn't sure what to expect at this Ministry orientation, but this was.. well, a little bit of a nightmare. So many people. And people that he did not know. In fact, he didn't know even one of them and socializing was one of his least favorite things. But he was trying to make a good first impression because he really needed this job, so he took a deep breath and decided to dive right in.

There was quite the crowd gathered over here so the 39 year old knew there had to be something good and he wandered over, keeping to the outer edges of the hoard of people. Oh. It appeared they were doing some sort of bingo and he picked up one of the cards, his eyes quickly scanning the instructions.

That was one way to try to get to know people he supposed, though he wondered how many simply got a signature before moving on to the next person without really talking to someone. Maybe the cupcake was worth it.

He glanced at the woman (Daisy) who announced that she was a parent. Well, he had to start somewhere, didn't he? "Sure, I could use that box signed, please," Oliver said, approaching her, and he held out his empty card to her. "I'm also a parent if you'd like me to sign yours. Not allergic to chocolate though." But there were a few others that applied to him that he could sign.

SilverTiger · 02-14-2016, 08:21 AM

She wasn’t about to listen to that guy who had asked everyone to line up if they fit any of the categories on the cards. Honestly, Kendall was more curious if everyone’s cards were different. Real bingo had different cards, and that would have made this way more interesting. Not6 that meeting everyone wasn’t interesting, when it was. It was like school all over again, except less stressful. This was supposed to be fun after all. She could do fun. Besides, she had chocolate, so she was perfectly fine with whatever happened.

She’d still been half-paying attention to Ryden’s way proper explanation as to his being at her service when the other man he’d been talking to before she’d arrived had noticed her. Oh. “Are you Australian?,” she asked Aron, momentarily ignoring his question about her favorite color. Aside from a look, since that should have been obvious. Her hair, and she was wearing a pink dress, and her wedding ring was partly pink. “Is Mantis green a real color?,” she asked thoughtfully, thinking about her pencils back home. She didn’t have one that was that color. “I like pink, but bright pink not baby pink.” Baby pink was too pale for her.

Back to Ryden, with a grin toward Daisy as the woman had inserted her department into the conversation. “I’m a Counterfeit and Certification Officer. ‘S part of Trading I think,” she replied, in relation to his comment about foreign relations. She knew foreign relations. Sort of. Patrick wasn’t Irish after all, and she’d gone to Hogwarts. A lot of different people had gone there.

“I feel sorry for anyone who’s allergic to chocolate.” That had to be horrible. She just didn’t understand how anyone could live like that.

Saiai · 02-14-2016, 09:53 AM

Bingo. They were doing bingo. Not the fun money winning type that Joshua used to play with the old people that lived in the home his mum worked at though. No. The dreaded find someone who matches a square. It reminded Josh of starting university and the mixers he went to. He really thought that had been left behind when starting work.

Didn't stop him from grabbing a card though and looking at it. He had to get to know people somehow. Might as well be through a silly game. That was why when a woman (Daisy) asked if anyone was allergic to chocolate he answered. "I'm allergic to chocolate," which was rather unfortunate. Joshua heard it was good. No one had to feel sorry for him though. "I wouldn't worry about feeling sorry for us, case of not knowing what you're missing, besides, one hardly enjoys something when it causes them to be unable to breathe properly," he added dryly when another woman (Kendall) mentioned feeling sorry.

Now he just hoped that in exchange for the chocolate information he'd be able to get some of his own squares signed. Also that people wouldn't mind his interruption. It seemed like none of the conversations were meant to be private but some people weren't welcoming.

Steelsheen · 02-14-2016, 10:46 AM

Wait this Lynley woman is a fellow Slytherin?? "Well small world Lynley, I was Slytherin too." Which addresses what she can mark off on her card. "I am new employee of the Ministry, but this is hardly my first rodeo around here." And she'll leave whatever that means to the woman's imagination. "Have you always lived in London? Or do you have the wunderlust that seems to ~~curse~~ bless certain people?"

But oh how her ears can pick up conversation-- there was a woman who spoke of being a Counterfeits Officer (Kendall), speaking to another guy (Ryden) who worked in Japan. "Hello, I couldn’t help but overhear, you are with the Trade division? I'm Regina by the way." Offering out a perfectly smooth, perfect manicured hand.

And parent?(Oliver) Regina had an ear for parents, because parents always mean children "Oh you're a parent... You have a little boy or a little girl? What name should I put down here on my card?"

Wait hold on full stop. Somebody actually admitted to being allergic to chocolate (Joshua). "Oh poor you." she replies overdramatically. Yes she does feel sorry for him, but not exactly in a way most would think. "Are you allergic to coffee though?"

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