Jenny watched as Logan took in the food before him and knew that he was going to for either the fish fingers or fries first. Turns out, he went for both. Hah! She really knew her Logan things.

"Iced tea, please." Beam. And Logan also knew Jenny things.

She wasn't really hungry yet as it was still a bit early. So she settled in with filling her plate with some salad, forking it around as she listened to him. "Early call out? What has Rustin got you doing this time?" She asked with a slight huff. She didn't like Rustin or Rusty whatever his name was. He frequently monopolized Logan's time and Jenny was a bit selfish when it came to BFF time.

Jordan headed to the hangout and found a table before setting his food and drink on the table and taking a seat. He was meeting Alex there and looking forward to the break. He was trying to catch things up on the paperwork department of his area. It seemed to be a bit behind and he'd spent the morning just going over everything. In a way he was in the same department as Alex which was kind of sweet! He just spent most of his time not far away from the food court when he was in the ministry.

So far much of his time had been at the ministry and not St. Mungo's.

Alex was happy the Jordan was closer to her at the Ministry.. especially since it felt like she could go into labor at any moment! It was nice to know he was just a few floors away.

She waddled into the hangout where he told her to meet him and she smiled as she saw his blonde head..

"Hello love. " The round half veela said as she waddled closer to him, placed a soft kiss on his head and then eased her aching body into a seat next to him..

Ugh she felt so huge lately and couldn't get comfortable anywhere! Could this child get out of her soon?

For Alexa, lunch break was pretty much take work from the desk in the office to the food court down in the Atrium. Sure, she sometimes went far for lunch and actually TOOK breaks but that was usually when there wasn't a case she was trying to get sorted. Right now there was scarcely time for anything else making it a wonder she bothered to move down to the Atrium at all.

Lex occupied an entire couch near the corner of the room. One side contained all the files she would currently need and the other she basically sprawled herself across. It served the dual purpose of making her comfy while providing warning that she wasn't welcoming strays for idle chatter today.

Distractedly, the Auror bit into her chocolate muffin, eyes glued to the file levitating just before her.

Something wasn't adding up and it was starting to do her head in which meant more trips into muggle London and a whole bunch more interrogations. Admittedly that last bit could be fun, depending on who she hauled in for questioning.

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For Alexa, lunch break was pretty much take work from the desk in the office to the food court down in the Atrium. Sure, she sometimes went far for lunch and actually TOOK breaks but that was usually when there wasn't a case she was trying to get sorted. Right now there was scarcely time for anything else making it a wonder she bothered to move down to the Atrium at all.

Lex occupied an entire couch near the corner of the room. One side contained all the files she would currently need and the other she basically sprawled herself across. It served the dual purpose of making her comfy while providing warning that she wasn't welcoming strays for idle chatter today.

Distractedly, the Auror bit into her chocolate muffin, eyes glued to the file levitating just before her.

Something wasn't adding up and it was starting to do her head in which meant more trips into muggle London and a whole bunch more interrogations. Admittedly that last bit could be fun, depending on who she hauled in for questioning.

Archer was busy getting work done and wasn't going to take his lunch in the food court today. Normally Gabby would have opted to join him in eating while in the greenhouses, but today she did not want to deal with the plants. Not like she didn't see enough of them as is. Plus this way she could maybe talk to the people that weren't intolerable. There were surprisingly a few of them around here, but lots of others were like that weird Becca lady who kept going during that boring seminar thing or whatever it was that Gideon had been teaching.

Entering the hangout area, she raised her brow at the pile of work that was laid across half a couch. Dang, even she wasn't that committed to getting things done. "Do you even know what a break is?" she asked though really Gabby was amused. Hey, Lex was pretty cool. She spoke her mind and got the job done.

The voice drew her attention from the pages levitated before her quite abruptly. Lex thought to scowl, feeling nothing said 'go away' more than an unpleasant expression but at the very last minute, the Auror thought better of such an action. Gabby wasn't intolerable, not by any means and if Lynnie approved of her, she couldn't have been much of an idiot either. Two tests passed in one sitting, not many could say the same.

The young woman allowed a faint smile, never failing to find it amusing when others commented on her work ethic. "Those are the things your employer forces you on sometimes, aren't they?" She pretended to think it over a moment before nodding slowly. "Sound familiar, yeah. I know a friend who takes these 'breaks'. Good bloke, a little batty but otherwise alright."

She levitated another couch over, unwilling to surrender even a portion of the one she'd taken over. There. In case Gabby wanted a seat. "This case is a tad bit too time sensitive for breaks, though. In each break another muggle dies." A slight exaggeration, considering their perp was doing well with pacing himself and making the 'accidents' pile up but it was happening frequently enough that it was becoming a PROBLEM, even for someone like herself who gave zero fudges about the welfare of their muggle counterparts.

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The voice drew her attention from the pages levitated before her quite abruptly. Lex thought to scowl, feeling nothing said 'go away' more than an unpleasant expression but at the very last minute, the Auror thought better of such an action. Gabby wasn't intolerable, not by any means and if Lynnie approved of her, she couldn't have been much of an idiot either. Two tests passed in one sitting, not many could say the same.

The young woman allowed a faint smile, never failing to find it amusing when others commented on her work ethic. "Those are the things your employer forces you on sometimes, aren't they?" She pretended to think it over a moment before nodding slowly. "Sound familiar, yeah. I know a friend who takes these 'breaks'. Good bloke, a little batty but otherwise alright."

She levitated another couch over, unwilling to surrender even a portion of the one she'd taken over. There. In case Gabby wanted a seat. "This case is a tad bit too time sensitive for breaks, though. In each break another muggle dies." A slight exaggeration, considering their perp was doing well with pacing himself and making the 'accidents' pile up but it was happening frequently enough that it was becoming a PROBLEM, even for someone like herself who gave zero fudges about the welfare of their muggle counterparts.

Wow, Gabby was actually laughing; something that she didn't do a lot of unless she was with her husband and daughters.

Figuring that she wasn't being shooed away and that even if she HAD been she would just ignore it, she made herself comfortable. Lex had even levitated a set over, which she made prompt use of. Usually it was the main area of the food court for her, but that got tedious and boring and Gabby liked to switch it up sometimes. "I guess if I was apin Law Enforcement I'd be fine doing work. Granted none of it would be half as fun as actually bringing down dark wizards." Magical Transportation just wasn't as exciting, but seeing as she had a family now, in the end it was the better option; a lot less dangerous. Worst that had happened on the job so far was a bunch of rogue broomsticks.

Eyebrow raise. Clearly an exaggeration, but still... Gabby was curious now. "What case is this?" Surely it wasn't confidential, but she had no idea how Aurors did things.

"You're absolutely right about that much." Lex confirmed, scowling down at the pile of papers strewn across her lap. Nevermind everything else scattered about the sofa. It was a little ridiculous. She was never made for this paperwork life. "I'd love nothing more than to find and beat the snot out of this bugger for all the work he's causing me but that fun stuff won't come until after we've put it all together and get a handle on who he even is." Which, as she could see for herself, was pretty tedious work.

Lex thought the latter question over for a moment. Thus far, there was no real consensus on the sensitivity of the case. At this point, she'd take leads wherever she got them. Whoever it was, he was slippery. How did NO ONE notice a wizard walking around killing with magic??? Preposterous.

"There's this idiot who's settled among the muggles. He must not be that great at blending in and making friends because all of a sudden there's all these strange deaths." She lifted a particular piece of paper for her to see. "Snatched and duplicated this from the District M.E they got over in Muggle London. He was awful strict on not letting me see them--til I made him." Poor bloke was none the wiser too, just the way she liked it. "According to these, there's been no obvious cause of death and magic's damn near hard to trace after it's gone which explains that."

Meant lots of canvasing and late nights among the magicless. Merlin, Lex couldn't wait for the fun to start. At the very LEAST they had to give her an hour with him before officially booking him. She wasn't asking for too much.

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"You're absolutely right about that much." Lex confirmed, scowling down at the pile of papers strewn across her lap. Nevermind everything else scattered about the sofa. It was a little ridiculous. She was never made for this paperwork life. "I'd love nothing more than to find and beat the snot out of this bugger for all the work he's causing me but that fun stuff won't come until after we've put it all together and get a handle on who he even is." Which, as she could see for herself, was pretty tedious work.

Lex thought the latter question over for a moment. Thus far, there was no real consensus on the sensitivity of the case. At this point, she'd take leads wherever she got them. Whoever it was, he was slippery. How did NO ONE notice a wizard walking around killing with magic??? Preposterous.

"There's this idiot who's settled among the muggles. He must not be that great at blending in and making friends because all of a sudden there's all these strange deaths." She lifted a particular piece of paper for her to see. "Snatched and duplicated this from the District M.E they got over in Muggle London. He was awful strict on not letting me see them--til I made him." Poor bloke was none the wiser too, just the way she liked it. "According to these, there's been no obvious cause of death and magic's damn near hard to trace after it's gone which explains that."

Meant lots of canvasing and late nights among the magicless. Merlin, Lex couldn't wait for the fun to start. At the very LEAST they had to give her an hour with him before officially booking him. She wasn't asking for too much.

Yes, of course Lex would agree with her on THAT aspect. Not only was Gabby always right, but only an idiot would choose boring paper work over the thrill of the chase. Okay, maybe SHE would for the sake of her family, but still. In her heart she would always prefer something more thrilling. Originally she had wanted to be in the Department of Mysteries, but that didn't exactly work out. It was no real matter, however, since now she had a best friend in Lynley even if they could drive each other nuts at times.

Nod. The frustration was understandable; she'd feel the exact same way in the other woman's shoes. Curiously she glanced at the paper before shaking her head. Gabby didn't understand how THIS helped with anything. "I'd say forget all this stupid paperwork and just go out there on the street and track this scumbag down. Then again I'm not an Auror." Not even going to pretend that she knew how things worked in that department. As sure of herself as she was, she wasn't stupid enough to think that she would take on Dark Wizards on her own with no experience. That would be suicide.

"Believe me, I'd want nothing more than to do that, but can't go jeopardizing the case." Paperwork wasn't fun but even she could admit it was sometimes a necessity. "Don't wanna go sticking our noses around long before we can start forming a profile or pattern with this guy, otherwise, he may very well pack up and head off somewhere else to be a little snot." Apparating was free afterall. He could be anywhere in the world with the right permits set in place and then it'd be like finding a needle in a haystack--it was also be out of their jurisdiction and there were very few things she hated more than losing her case based on technicalities like that.

"Right now I'm getting a feel for the people he's offing, trying to preempt him if possible. Looks random, which means talking to the people who knew them, finding out where they were when whatever happened, all that stuff." This they'd already started and it left them with a growing list of places that needed staking out. Luckily her Dad enjoyed watching Emm on nights she had to stay out.

Speaking of out. "Did you ever get around to taking that day trip to Spain?"

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"Believe me, I'd want nothing more than to do that, but can't go jeopardizing the case." Paperwork wasn't fun but even she could admit it was sometimes a necessity. "Don't wanna go sticking our noses around long before we can start forming a profile or pattern with this guy, otherwise, he may very well pack up and head off somewhere else to be a little snot." Apparating was free afterall. He could be anywhere in the world with the right permits set in place and then it'd be like finding a needle in a haystack--it was also be out of their jurisdiction and there were very few things she hated more than losing her case based on technicalities like that.

"Right now I'm getting a feel for the people he's offing, trying to preempt him if possible. Looks random, which means talking to the people who knew them, finding out where they were when whatever happened, all that stuff." This they'd already started and it left them with a growing list of places that needed staking out. Luckily her Dad enjoyed watching Emm on nights she had to stay out.

Speaking of out. "Did you ever get around to taking that day trip to Spain?"

...Well, Gabby had to admit that Lex had a point. Something that she wasn't the craziest about in general, since she felt that she was absolutely perfect. Even she had to admit that she didn't know everything when it came to law enforcement. These people dealt with the real deal - the people who made the wizarding world unsafe. Not a pleasant thought for a mother with two small children. "True, though at least you can go to town on him when you have everything figured out." And THAT was the fun part of all this; not the paperwork, but being out there and kicking criminal butt.

Nod. "Do you get a lot of cases where things seem random? Or is there always a pattern? Well, usually..." Wondering how these people worked was kind of interesting; at least it was a lot more than the kind of work that she was doing right now. But it was the mention of Spain that really got Gabby to perk up. "Oh, yes! I left my husband with the girls and went there. Got a lot of shopping done." Because what else would she do while away from home?

"Oh yeah, I'm definitely looking forward to that part." Lex said, a grin spreading across her face. "It'll be all the better if he puts up a struggle or decides he won't otherwise be coming quietly." Because THEN they could use force and after all this grief...she...very much wanted to use force."He's the kind that deserves to be caught. Much too sloppy even with all his elusive ways." How did one NOT think people would start noticing others dropping dead with a fair bit of frequency. Muggles were fickle but not like that.

On the issue of patterns, Lex drew silent trying to pull things back to memory. Was there usually a pattern? "To be fair, I've been working mostly on cases with one grand plan you gotta figure out and foil before it gets too far." Regardless of her own admiration for said plans. "Like just a few months back, there was a chimaera fighting ring, beneath the streets. Had to blend in, know the right people and know the right moment to pull the plug. Haven't had many cases like this where I've had to figure out such seemingly random events, connected only by method." It was new and frustrating all at the same time.

Was she surprised by Gabby's shopping admission? Not even a little. It seemed perfectly in line with what the woman would do and Lex found herself shaking her head in amusement. "Well? Wasn't it a lot less hassling than you thought it'd be?" Last they'd spoken, Gabby made stepping out of the country for the afternoon sound like mission impossible.

Haha. Gabby couldn't help but laugh at the image in her head. The perp would get what was coming to him and then some. "Well, I sure hope that he doesn't go peacefully, and he probably won't." Not if he was as crazy as Lex made it sound and she had no reason to think that the other woman was exaggerating. "Its amazing how people can be so stupid like that and still evade capture." Honestly the world was full of morons. Maybe that was the reason why some managed to fall through the cracks...

Nod. Gabby could see what Lex was talking about there. "...People really are THAT dumb to mess with Chimeras?" Just wow. She liked to think that she wasn't scared of anything, but even she wouldn't mess with those creatures. They were beyond deadly. Thinking about shopping was a lot more pleasant than that. "Oh, yes. I got a lot of nice outfits for a decent price. Plus of course there were a lot of lovely sights to see." That went without saying though. "Definitely worth the trip."

What a morning.

Poor Lucas had done so much work for the few hours that he needed a break. Maybe he needed some leave to relax and get his bearings back. He had been thinking of going on a vacation with Tallie and Brody at some point but he had never discussed the idea with his girlfriend. He made up his mind to do exactly that when he got home.

But as of right now, he sat down on one of those comfortable chairs. Perhaps he'd have a nap if these gossiping people would allow it.

Katrina had never been into the Ministry before. Well, maybe perhaps when she took her Apparition license, but that was the only other opportunity she had been here for any business for that matter. Being a new employee here meant she didn't exactly know where this or that was. The best way for her to learn? Exploring around the place herself. It was her break time, after all, and it was best she used it to find her way around the ministry.

After getting a few directions from random other employees, Kat had managed to find herself in the hang out. At least they had food in here, and she wanted to see if they were actually quite worth it. But really, there were so many people in here. Hoping to find a seat for herself, she approached one of the male employees. "Good morning," she said, with a smile. "I don't mean to bother, but is the seat beside you taken?"

Everywhere else was full of people chitchatting to their delight. Kat wasn't sure if she wanted to join them, anyway, so perhaps this was the ideal choice. She did enjoy her own quiet time.

SPOILER!!: Kaaaat! <3

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Katrina had never been into the Ministry before. Well, maybe perhaps when she took her Apparition license, but that was the only other opportunity she had been here for any business for that matter. Being a new employee here meant she didn't exactly know where this or that was. The best way for her to learn? Exploring around the place herself. It was her break time, after all, and it was best she used it to find her way around the ministry.

After getting a few directions from random other employees, Kat had managed to find herself in the hang out. At least they had food in here, and she wanted to see if they were actually quite worth it. But really, there were so many people in here. Hoping to find a seat for herself, she approached one of the male employees. "Good morning," she said, with a smile. "I don't mean to bother, but is the seat beside you taken?"

Everywhere else was full of people chitchatting to their delight. Kat wasn't sure if she wanted to join them, anyway, so perhaps this was the ideal choice. She did enjoy her own quiet time.

Lucas was already drifting off, he was that tired. Guess what? He had also began dreaming. He dreamt that Brody was all grown up and ready to attend Hogwarts. His nephew had been Sorted too but to which House, he did not know. He jerked out of his light doze at the sound of a voice close by.

The man peered up at the woman. "Morning. No, it's not.'' He straightened up and gave her a smile. "Dozed off for a bit there. I should not have.'' He'd need to be getting back to the Department soon as there was lots more work to be done. "Don't worry that you've woken me. I'm glad that you did.'' Lucas had to put that out there just in case she was feeling guilty.

Katrina was conflicted for a moment since the guy she was apparently talking to was... sleeping, or so he looked like he was. The former Slytherin wasn't sure if the Ministry was strict regarding employees dozing off during work, but she could empathise. After all, it was really just break time for most of them, and the fact that they were in the Hangout was clearly a different setting from the office. "I'm sorry for disturbing," the blonde said politely, though it seemed like it was fine with him, anyway.

It was good that the seat wasn't taken. Katrina wasn't too happy with the thought of simply standing at the corner. Sure, she looked being a lady, but her heels caused her feet to ache a little. She took a seat on the chair beside the man. "Ah, that's understandable. Everyone needs a break once in a while," she smiled at him. She was here for her break, too. "Has it been a long morning for you already?" Merlin, the wage-earning world had been draining since the very start. The twenty-eight year old always found herself reminiscing her young and carefree days, when deciding whether to do homework or skip class was the only problem they had to face.

"My name is Katrina," she said, extending her hand to shake his. She was up for the formal introductions, and very much preferred it over conversing with a random stranger.

SPOILER!!: Kat! <3

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Katrina was conflicted for a moment since the guy she was apparently talking to was... sleeping, or so he looked like he was. The former Slytherin wasn't sure if the Ministry was strict regarding employees dozing off during work, but she could empathise. After all, it was really just break time for most of them, and the fact that they were in the Hangout was clearly a different setting from the office. "I'm sorry for disturbing," the blonde said politely, though it seemed like it was fine with him, anyway.

It was good that the seat wasn't taken. Katrina wasn't too happy with the thought of simply standing at the corner. Sure, she looked being a lady, but her heels caused her feet to ache a little. She took a seat on the chair beside the man. "Ah, that's understandable. Everyone needs a break once in a while," she smiled at him. She was here for her break, too. "Has it been a long morning for you already?" Merlin, the wage-earning world had been draining since the very start. The twenty-eight year old always found herself reminiscing her young and carefree days, when deciding whether to do homework or skip class was the only problem they had to face.

"My name is Katrina," she said, extending her hand to shake his. She was up for the formal introductions, and very much preferred it over conversing with a random stranger.

Lucas grinned. He didn't mind her company. Having someone to talk with would mean he was likely to doze off again. He waved a hand in dismissal of the apology. "Really, it's quite fine. No harm done.'' As little as he had dozed off, he felt wide awake. Power naps were something that worked for Lucas.

She was really a well dressed young woman and this reminded him of Tallie. "That's true. And yes, it has been. Ensuring that there's proper circulation of information for Quidditch tournaments no matter how small is no easy feat.'' Oops. Was he boring her? The young man hadn't meant to ramble off. "What about you? Light day for you? Or has it been as busy?

"It's great to meet you, Katrina. I'm Lucas. I work with Games and Sports.'' Which she had probably already figured out because of his mini ramble.

It was good that he didn't mind. Katrina offered a small smile at his response. "That's good to know." She didn't want to seem rude, after all. Having been a student leader at Hogwarts, the blonde always found herself caring about what others would say, and she was determined to please as many people as she could. Guess it was something she had brought with her into adulthood.

Oh, she hadn't expected the tiny ramble... but Kat nodded as he spoke about his work. The woman could easily sew the pieces together, and instantly assumed he worked for the Games & Sports department, basing on what he had shared. In fact, it actually sparked the blonde's interest, most especially at the mention of Quidditch. Merlin, she missed that game so much. "You work for public relations?" Hmm, interesting. "That does sound a little tiring, but it also has its perks, right? Do you get to meet the players for each teams?" It made Kat wonder if he had ever met her superstar bestie, who played for the Pride of Portree.

... Did he not notice her hand extended? Awkward. A little. Kat casually brought her hand back and sort of tried to push a hair strand behind her ear as a way of covering up the unrequited hand shake. "It's a pleasure to meet you too, Lucas," she said and smiled. "I figured. Are you a fan of the game, too?" Because this blonde would gladly talk about Quidditch all day long. Sometimes, Kat would find herself wondering why she never went professional. Indeed, it had always been one of her frustrations, but she had long pushed that desire at the back of her mind and she was determined to go on with what life had to offer.

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It was good that he didn't mind. Katrina offered a small smile at his response. "That's good to know." She didn't want to seem rude, after all. Having been a student leader at Hogwarts, the blonde always found herself caring about what others would say, and she was determined to please as many people as she could. Guess it was something she had brought with her into adulthood.

Oh, she hadn't expected the tiny ramble... but Kat nodded as he spoke about his work. The woman could easily sew the pieces together, and instantly assumed he worked for the Games & Sports department, basing on what he had shared. In fact, it actually sparked the blonde's interest, most especially at the mention of Quidditch. Merlin, she missed that game so much. "You work for public relations?" Hmm, interesting. "That does sound a little tiring, but it also has its perks, right? Do you get to meet the players for each teams?" It made Kat wonder if he had ever met her superstar bestie, who played for the Pride of Portree.

... Did he not notice her hand extended? Awkward. A little. Kat casually brought her hand back and sort of tried to push a hair strand behind her ear as a way of covering up the unrequited hand shake. "It's a pleasure to meet you too, Lucas," she said and smiled. "I figured. Are you a fan of the game, too?" Because this blonde would gladly talk about Quidditch all day long. Sometimes, Kat would find herself wondering why she never went professional. Indeed, it had always been one of her frustrations, but she had long pushed that desire at the back of her mind and she was determined to go on with what life had to offer.

What's this? Did he spark a little interest? Or a lot? Whichever it was, Lucas nodded. "Yes, I do. It is a lot of work but I enjoy it. You bet I do. There are times when I'm lucky enough to meet a few.'' He tilted his head. "Are you interested in Quidditch too? Did you used to play?'' If she did, he would have surely heard of her.

Lucas was so taken up by the talks of Quidditch that he had failed to notice the extended hand. Sorry, Katrina. He meant no offense. Smiling, he leaned back comfortably in his seat. "Yes, I am. I would have played Internationally but I had an injury. Instead I coached the Castelobruxo team and the Brazil International team.'' A fact that he was proud of. "May I ask how you got interested in the game?''

Quite a lot of interest, indeed. Anything Quidditch-related would definitely catch this blonde's attention. "I am, actually, always have and always will," Kat said with a smile. She had given up on playing Quidditch, sure, but it never stopped her from being passionate about it. Considering she had a best friend and a husband in that professional field, even just watching a match always brought her back to her first love. "Only for the Slytherin Team when I was still a student. It's been so long, really, but I still come to watch league matches during Quidditch season." She paused for a while. He did work for public relations, yeah? "Ever encountered an Elise Fairfield and a Clement Belrose on duty?" Both were beaters for the Pride of Portree and Appleby Arrows, respectively. Maybe Lucas had met them before.

Ah, no harm done. Though it was a little weird, the former Slytherin didn't really mind her handshake being ignored. "Oh, I'm sorry about the injury, but it's good that you never lost your passion for the game," Kat said. A pity, though. But yes, Quidditch was tough business and even the simplest injury would have knocked anyone's chances on a professional team. "Started during my fourth year. I tried out for my house team, and I've always been a member since then. I've played Chaser, Beater, and mostly Keeper until I graduated." At least two pro teams had shown interest in scouting Kat during her seventh year, but she had to turn the offers down. She'd never seen Quidditch as her future career back then, however, the 'what-ifs" are inevitable. Things would have been entirely different had she signed the deal a decade ago.

Oh, Quidditch. It will always have that special place in Kat's heart.

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Quite a lot of interest, indeed. Anything Quidditch-related would definitely catch this blonde's attention. "I am, actually, always have and always will," Kat said with a smile. She had given up on playing Quidditch, sure, but it never stopped her from being passionate about it. Considering she had a best friend and a husband in that professional field, even just watching a match always brought her back to her first love. "Only for the Slytherin Team when I was still a student. It's been so long, really, but I still come to watch league matches during Quidditch season." She paused for a while. He did work for public relations, yeah? "Ever encountered an Elise Fairfield and a Clement Belrose on duty?" Both were beaters for the Pride of Portree and Appleby Arrows, respectively. Maybe Lucas had met them before.

Ah, no harm done. Though it was a little weird, the former Slytherin didn't really mind her handshake being ignored. "Oh, I'm sorry about the injury, but it's good that you never lost your passion for the game," Kat said. A pity, though. But yes, Quidditch was tough business and even the simplest injury would have knocked anyone's chances on a professional team. "Started during my fourth year. I tried out for my house team, and I've always been a member since then. I've played Chaser, Beater, and mostly Keeper until I graduated." At least two pro teams had shown interest in scouting Kat during her seventh year, but she had to turn the offers down. She'd never seen Quidditch as her future career back then, however, the 'what-ifs" are inevitable. Things would have been entirely different had she signed the deal a decade ago.

Oh, Quidditch. It will always have that special place in Kat's heart.

Great Scott!

Another Quidditch fan!

Lucas was excited the moment he realised this. "Why did you stop playing if you don't mind me asking?'' Katrina need not answer that if she didn't want to because the reason could be a personal one. There was nothing more that he liked than the thrill of trying to evade a Keeper and being triumphant. The feeling was exhilarating. "I've seen Elise Fairfield play and I do believe I've met Clement Belrose once.'' Did she too know them?

Lucas nodded. "I never miss following a game if I can. Of course I can’t go to them all personally but I’m there when I can. My nine year old nephew enjoys them very much.’’ He was pleased that Brody was following in his footsteps regarding this. He now continued listening with increased interest. “Oh, wow! You’re rather talented! Which do you think is the position that best suits you?’’

Katrina absolutely loved being able to talk about her passion for Quidditch... but oh, that question. She always prepared herself for people who asked her about such. Quite bittersweet, yes, but the blonde managed a smile. It was a decision she had made a really long time ago, so there really was no more room for regrets. "I don't mind at all. I just didn't think playing professionally suited me back then," she shared, which was the truth. "Quidditch had always been a sport I played for fun... and only just for that." She enjoyed playing for her house, but competing against other teams on a national scale was a different story. Kat didn't feel she would have fit well in that professionally. On another note, the mention of Elise and Cle made her smile more. "It's good to know that you've seen and met my best friend and my husband." Just some trivia, of course. And being married to a professional Quidditch player was another reason she had foreseen back in her seventh year. Kat was very hands-on with her daughter and she quite enjoyed just being at the stands with a growling Cassidy to cheer for her beater daddy, thank you very much.

Ah, Kat wouldn't have missed a match for anything in the world! Except for health reasons and work, of course. "Looks like your nephew's on the right track," the former Head Girl nodded in approval. Good job! "I'd like to say my daughter's following the Quidditch-loving route as well." Which was obviously in the genes. Both Kat and Cle loved Quidditch, so it was definitely written in the stars that baby Cassie was going to be as big of a fan as her parents are.

The next part of the conversation made Kat smug a little, but she tried to contain it. Deep inside, she was filled with pride. Of coooourse, she was good. "How very kind of you. Thank you," she said with a wink. Winking was a Slytherin trait, she'd like to think. "I only played Chaser for, I guess, three matches. So, I'd say it's a tie between being a Beater and a Keeper. I love defending the hoops and punching the Quaffle away, but I also love the feeling of hitting a Bludger with my bat." She was getting so passionate about this. Hopefully Lucas didn't mind!

SPOILER!!: Kaaat! <3

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Katrina absolutely loved being able to talk about her passion for Quidditch... but oh, that question. She always prepared herself for people who asked her about such. Quite bittersweet, yes, but the blonde managed a smile. It was a decision she had made a really long time ago, so there really was no more room for regrets. "I don't mind at all. I just didn't think playing professionally suited me back then," she shared, which was the truth. "Quidditch had always been a sport I played for fun... and only just for that." She enjoyed playing for her house, but competing against other teams on a national scale was a different story. Kat didn't feel she would have fit well in that professionally. On another note, the mention of Elise and Cle made her smile more. "It's good to know that you've seen and met my best friend and my husband." Just some trivia, of course. And being married to a professional Quidditch player was another reason she had foreseen back in her seventh year. Kat was very hands-on with her daughter and she quite enjoyed just being at the stands with a growling Cassidy to cheer for her beater daddy, thank you very much.

Ah, Kat wouldn't have missed a match for anything in the world! Except for health reasons and work, of course. "Looks like your nephew's on the right track," the former Head Girl nodded in approval. Good job! "I'd like to say my daughter's following the Quidditch-loving route as well." Which was obviously in the genes. Both Kat and Cle loved Quidditch, so it was definitely written in the stars that baby Cassie was going to be as big of a fan as her parents are.

The next part of the conversation made Kat smug a little, but she tried to contain it. Deep inside, she was filled with pride. Of coooourse, she was good. "How very kind of you. Thank you," she said with a wink. Winking was a Slytherin trait, she'd like to think. "I only played Chaser for, I guess, three matches. So, I'd say it's a tie between being a Beater and a Keeper. I love defending the hoops and punching the Quaffle away, but I also love the feeling of hitting a Bludger with my bat." She was getting so passionate about this. Hopefully Lucas didn't mind!

Lucas nodded. "It was something that you loved doing for fun and in your spare time.'' He understood that fully having come across many of Castelobruxo students who felt the same. Best friend and hus- "What? Really?'' He straightened up again. "That's very nice. It seems like you attract the Quidditch type.'' He grinned, meaning that as a compliment.

"There's nothing more satisfying in seeing them follow in our footsteps, eh? Do you think that your husband and bestie would mind meeting Brody sometime? I know he'd love to.'' The nephew was always hoping to meet Quidditch players ever since Lucas had first taken him to matches.

"I say it because it must be true but you're welcome.'' He liked Kat a lot already. Lucas laughed a little. "It's fun to be a Beater when you want to take your frustrations out on something. I'd say it's pretty fun to try getting the Quaffle past the Keepers. We should have a match sometime. You can be Keeper and I can be Chaser.''

Kat was glad someone understood what she meant. Sure, she had been voted once as 'most likely to play Quidditch professionally' during her Hogwarts years, but she just didn't feel like it. However, she wasn't one to let go of an opportunity to watch her favourite sport any day. The blonde smiled at Lucas, grateful that he understood. "Yes, really," Kat couldn't help but laugh at his expression. Wasn't she just lucky? "I also went to school with both of them, so I've known them for a really long time already." Even waaaay before they both got into the professional Quidditch level. "Hmm... well, yes, I guess that seems like it." This was a rather amusing topic, to be honest, and also a little ego-inflating. Katrina Belrose was a typical Slytherin.

Of course. Kat nodded in agreement. "I'm really glad I could someday share my love for the sport with my daughter," she said. And she couldn't wait. It would definitely make a great topic for mother-daughter bonding. "Oh, I don't think they'd mind. I guess they've gotten really used to meeting young Quidditch fans for years. I'll let them know about your nephew, then I'll send you a note?" It had been more than a decade since they graduated, and Elise and Cle got scouted by their teams. Kat was sure they've dealt with far more than just young kids trying to get their autographs and photos taken. Spending time with a nine-year-old wasn't anywhere near the press trying to poke their noses into their private lives.

And Kat really liked it when people complimented her. Lucas received yet another smile from the blonde. He seemed really nice, so it didn't bother her that he spoke so nicely of her. "I like the sound of the bat when it connects with the Bludger. Like... thwack!" Music to her ears, Kat had to admit. She deeply missed her Quidditch days, and so Lucas' offer caught her attention the most. "I'll keep that offer in mind," the blonde said with a wink. Which was mostly a yes, because why would she let that opportunity go? Kat was really considering it. Thanks, Lucas.