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Morgan P. Nickles EraAll historical records pertaining to Ministry of Magic RPG under Minister for Magic, Morgan P. Nickles [IC January 2094 - December 2096; OOC October 2017 - October 2018]
You know what, as boss' went, Adam thought he'd lucked out with Mariel. Not only had they attended Hogwarts together, even if not in the same circles, but she was fair and honest, and everything you could want for in a leader.
Following her gesture to the chairs, he pulled one out slightly, enough to slip into it's comfi-ness, lean back slightly and cross one leg over the other. Invaluable? Adam grinned at that. "I can't thank you enough for those words." Because really, he couldn't. In all honesty, he knew that everyday he came into work and gave it his all, and put so much effort into it. He wasn't always thanked, or even acknowledged, but for some reason he'd always still done it.
Until this year, apparently, where he'd even considered not coming back, and debated whether or not this was what he wanted to do.
And that was when Mariel had sprung this upon him, and he was completely taken aback. "I... Wow... I -" Taken aback was one way. Shocked was another. When he'd found out she wanted to talk about something important, he'd assumed it was to do with Patents, or the upcoming even and.
Wow.
"Thank you, so much. Wow. What's the position?" Because, you know, if he had to play Quidditch, he probably wasn't going to be much good at that. If it wasn't, however.... Well, then he'd be seriously interested. And he couldn't imagine it being anything like that, so interested was definitely the word. "Thank you." He managed again, still in awe at the proposal.
Mariel watched Adam carefully, a little unsure of what his reaction would be. She was fairly certain he must love his job to be as dedicated as he was to it and she could certainly relate. But she also wondered if, after as many years in the same position as he had put in, if he could be feeling burnt out. Perhaps this promotion could be a renewed inspiration. As long as he was open to it.
The brunette smiled a bit at the man's clearly surprised reaction. She wondered what he had been expecting when she asked to see him in her office today. Probably not that. "You're welcome," she said smiling a little bigger once he seemed finished expressing his incredulity. "Though you really don’t need to thank me. This is well-deserved and long overdue.” Right, he’d like to know the details. “I’d like you to lead your division. You would oversee Patents, the official title would be Ludicrous Patents Division Manager and it would, of course, come with a wage increase.” Certainly with all those mouths to feed at home, he could use that? She had been in the process of restructuring the entire department last tear since she had been promoted herself and had intended to do it about then but with the extra work because if the muggle location and chizpurfles, it took a little longer than she had planned. “I realize that it is our smallest division in the department though I am looking into ways to remedy that.” Though for all she knew, maybe he liked that area small and intimate. “So, you’ll take the position?”
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Mariel watched Adam carefully, a little unsure of what his reaction would be. She was fairly certain he must love his job to be as dedicated as he was to it and she could certainly relate. But she also wondered if, after as many years in the same position as he had put in, if he could be feeling burnt out. Perhaps this promotion could be a renewed inspiration. As long as he was open to it.
The brunette smiled a bit at the man's clearly surprised reaction. She wondered what he had been expecting when she asked to see him in her office today. Probably not that. "You're welcome," she said smiling a little bigger once he seemed finished expressing his incredulity. "Though you really don’t need to thank me. This is well-deserved and long overdue.” Right, he’d like to know the details. “I’d like you to lead your division. You would oversee Patents, the official title would be Ludicrous Patents Division Manager and it would, of course, come with a wage increase.” Certainly with all those mouths to feed at home, he could use that? She had been in the process of restructuring the entire department last tear since she had been promoted herself and had intended to do it about then but with the extra work because if the muggle location and chizpurfles, it took a little longer than she had planned. “I realize that it is our smallest division in the department though I am looking into ways to remedy that.” Though for all she knew, maybe he liked that area small and intimate. “So, you’ll take the position?”
The man was still leant back in his chair, incredulity spread across his features when his boss spoke again. It was like the perfect present for his upcoming birthday. A promotion made him feel like the effort over the years had been worth it.
They had anyway, but this made it real to Adam. And he was pretty sure that Lorelai would be excited for him, too. He wasn't going to lie either - a pay rise would help, what with the twins. Of course, Lorelai's job and her books did well, too, better than Adam most of the time, but still. "That sounds really exciting. And, if you are looking to increase the size of the department, then I would definitely be willing to work with you on that." Even though he did like the intimacy and the smallness, it would be exciting to get to work with a lot more people. "Of course I will! Thank you."
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The man was still leant back in his chair, incredulity spread across his features when his boss spoke again. It was like the perfect present for his upcoming birthday. A promotion made him feel like the effort over the years had been worth it.
They had anyway, but this made it real to Adam. And he was pretty sure that Lorelai would be excited for him, too. He wasn't going to lie either - a pay rise would help, what with the twins. Of course, Lorelai's job and her books did well, too, better than Adam most of the time, but still. "That sounds really exciting. And, if you are looking to increase the size of the department, then I would definitely be willing to work with you on that." Even though he did like the intimacy and the smallness, it would be exciting to get to work with a lot more people. "Of course I will! Thank you."
"Fantastic." Mariel smiled widely as Adam agreed to the position. She had been fairly confident that he would accept the promotion but there was always that small chance that things would go a different way, so she was rather pleased with the outcome. "I'll get everything squared away with Human Resources right away so the advancement will be effective immediately," she added as she pulled a few papers from her pile in order to start the process. She really needed to hire a liaison, but in the meantime she'd take care of it herself.
See, she knew she had selected the right person for the job. Such a team player and willing to look out for the betterment of the department. "That would be great," she said as he offered his assistance. "I'd appreciate your help with that. I do have a few ideas that we could try to implement before the next time we sort through applications, but if you can think of ways to promote the division, that would be welcomed as well." Of course, their first act of business right now was to work on their Quidditch event and Patents would have enough to do there.
"I won't keep you," she added with another smile, knowing all of them had quite a bit of work to do. "I know you have a few things to get ready for the event as well, but do keep me up to speed on things and if you need me for anything.." Perhaps set up a meeting with Transportation to get the regulations that they'd need or if he had any questions about any specific logistics, but she was confident he could handle things. "I am very pleased that you've accepted the position." Things were really starting to fall into place and she was very happy with her team.
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˝ EagleBrain ♥ Creeperdoodle ♥ Raven Dor ♥ Berry ♥ ˝ Team House Elf
Meetings, something she was growing used to having, but something she detested nonetheless. After a pitstop to the hole in the wall for a decent coffee, Emily made her way down to level seven and through the work area to Mariel's office. She'd have checked in at reception first, but the office layout was uniquely configured and as far as she could tell - not that she looked very hard at all - there was no reception desk distinguishable. It suited her just fine, she was used to waltzing on through departments regardless.
Pausing outside the office door, Emily raised her hand that was holding the take away coffee - while the other clutched a manila case folder - and rapped her knuckles on the door lightly.
Meetings, something she was growing used to having, but something she detested nonetheless. After a pitstop to the hole in the wall for a decent coffee, Emily made her way down to level seven and through the work area to Mariel's office. She'd have checked in at reception first, but the office layout was uniquely configured and as far as she could tell - not that she looked very hard at all - there was no reception desk distinguishable. It suited her just fine, she was used to waltzing on through departments regardless.
Pausing outside the office door, Emily raised her hand that was holding the take away coffee - while the other clutched a manila case folder - and rapped her knuckles on the door lightly.
Things were starting to shape up nicely or so it appeared to be headed that way. Though every time it seemed that her ever-growing pile of paperwork was beginning to shrink, more came in as forms of confirmation or declination. But it was certainly nothing for her to complain about. She loved her work and was looking forward to what all this current busyness was leading up to.
She was just arranging a stack to send over to Victoria for her to delegate to the Quidditch team when the brunette heard a knock at her door. "It's open," she called out, not looking up from her work. Maybe that would be Vic now to save her a trip. Or was it.. ? She glanced up at the clock on her wall. Had she lost track of time that quickly already?
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˝ EagleBrain ♥ Creeperdoodle ♥ Raven Dor ♥ Berry ♥ ˝ Team House Elf
SPOILER!!: Mariel
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Originally Posted by emjay
Things were starting to shape up nicely or so it appeared to be headed that way. Though every time it seemed that her ever-growing pile of paperwork was beginning to shrink, more came in as forms of confirmation or declination. But it was certainly nothing for her to complain about. She loved her work and was looking forward to what all this current busyness was leading up to.
She was just arranging a stack to send over to Victoria for her to delegate to the Quidditch team when the brunette heard a knock at her door. "It's open," she called out, not looking up from her work. Maybe that would be Vic now to save her a trip. Or was it.. ? She glanced up at the clock on her wall. Had she lost track of time that quickly already?
She didn't even have enough time to savour a sip of her coffee before she heard the words it's open... of course it was. Somewhat grudgingly, Emily let herself in, taking to closing the door behind her - call it a force of habit.
"Good day, Mariel," she greeted the department head, as she approached her desk. Was now a bad time? Did they need to reschedule? Emily's gaze trailed over the stack of papers. Planning events was irksome, yet another good reason why MLE wouldn't be doing the community holding hands and putting on a show thing any time soon. It was hardly their area regardless. "I haven't caught you at a bad time, have I?" she asked, helping herself to a seat opposite the woman.
She didn't even have enough time to savour a sip of her coffee before she heard the words it's open... of course it was. Somewhat grudgingly, Emily let herself in, taking to closing the door behind her - call it a force of habit.
"Good day, Mariel," she greeted the department head, as she approached her desk. Was now a bad time? Did they need to reschedule? Emily's gaze trailed over the stack of papers. Planning events was irksome, yet another good reason why MLE wouldn't be doing the community holding hands and putting on a show thing any time soon. It was hardly their area regardless. "I haven't caught you at a bad time, have I?" she asked, helping herself to a seat opposite the woman.
Ah, so she had lost track of time. Mariel glanced at the door as it opened to see Emily walk in at precisely her scheduled hour. She did appreciate the punctuality even if she hadn't realized the appointment had approached. "Emily.." she spared a small smile for the woman as she entered. "Please, have a seat." She gestured to the chairs in front of her desk though the point was moot as Emily was already in the process of sitting. Certainly nothing that she gave a second thought to as the invitation was implied once one was welcomed inside. Waiting till asked was really only customary of the most mannerly of gentlemen and even then she didn't expect it.
Setting her paperwork aside for the time being, she gave her full attention to the MLE Department Head as green eyes focused on her. "Not at all." She wasn't sure any one time would be any better than another and she'd prefer to not reschedule as that was likely to waste both of their time. "I appreciate your meeting with me today regarding this event. It's very important to our department, as I'm sure you can imagine." In light of recent events, security was essential and, as it would be a Ministry planned event, she did want to see if MLE could be utilized rather than the stadium's private group. And she'd rather the DH saw to it to have things done properly and to her satisfaction. Green eyes fell on the folder in the woman's hands, waiting on her to speak of it first unless she'd like to hear her own visions for the event which were soon forthcoming.
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˝ EagleBrain ♥ Creeperdoodle ♥ Raven Dor ♥ Berry ♥ ˝ Team House Elf
SPOILER!!: Mariel
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Originally Posted by emjay
Ah, so she had lost track of time. Mariel glanced at the door as it opened to see Emily walk in at precisely her scheduled hour. She did appreciate the punctuality even if she hadn't realized the appointment had approached. "Emily.." she spared a small smile for the woman as she entered. "Please, have a seat." She gestured to the chairs in front of her desk though the point was moot as Emily was already in the process of sitting. Certainly nothing that she gave a second thought to as the invitation was implied once one was welcomed inside. Waiting till asked was really only customary of the most mannerly of gentlemen and even then she didn't expect it.
Setting her paperwork aside for the time being, she gave her full attention to the MLE Department Head as green eyes focused on her. "Not at all." She wasn't sure any one time would be any better than another and she'd prefer to not reschedule as that was likely to waste both of their time. "I appreciate your meeting with me today regarding this event. It's very important to our department, as I'm sure you can imagine." In light of recent events, security was essential and, as it would be a Ministry planned event, she did want to see if MLE could be utilized rather than the stadium's private group. And she'd rather the DH saw to it to have things done properly and to her satisfaction. Green eyes fell on the folder in the woman's hands, waiting on her to speak of it first unless she'd like to hear her own visions for the event which were soon forthcoming.
Mariel's greeting was acknowledged, though she was more interested in the decor. Black and white... it was a theme she could appreciate for its simplicity, and as much as she would have liked something like it for herself - once upon a time - it really wasn't for her. Her own mahogany red-brown had a certain warmth to it that she would miss, it boasted power in its own way. "Thank you."
Of course, straight down to business is what she expected, and it's what she received - a saving grace really. And she was relieved to hear now was as good a time as any... having come all this way to begin with. "Of course," she acknowledged, knowing full well how important the event was to her department. "And of course we're here to support the department," Emily added with a curt nod. It didn't escape her attention that Mariel was eyeing the folder she then placed on the edge of the desk in front of her. But this was Mariel's meeting... not hers, so there was little for her to share at this stage. "So what exactly did you have in mind?" she asked, wanting to hear more.
Mariel's greeting was acknowledged, though she was more interested in the decor. Black and white... it was a theme she could appreciate for its simplicity, and as much as she would have liked something like it for herself - once upon a time - it really wasn't for her. Her own mahogany red-brown had a certain warmth to it that she would miss, it boasted power in its own way. "Thank you."
Of course, straight down to business is what she expected, and it's what she received - a saving grace really. And she was relieved to hear now was as good a time as any... having come all this way to begin with. "Of course," she acknowledged, knowing full well how important the event was to her department. "And of course we're here to support the department," Emily added with a curt nod. It didn't escape her attention that Mariel was eyeing the folder she then placed on the edge of the desk in front of her. But this was Mariel's meeting... not hers, so there was little for her to share at this stage. "So what exactly did you have in mind?" she asked, wanting to hear more.
Not that she would have necessarily minded a bit of small talk before they began discussing the essentials, Mariel was rather appreciative of the fact that Emily was of the no-nonsense, getting right into business mindset. She really had quite a bit of work in front of her and did not have a lot of time to spend on niceties, especially when they seemed to be only for the sake of courtesy, which she was fairly certain they would be in this case. Though she was appreciative of the expressed support sentiment, acknowledging the remark with her own nod, and she was thankful of the help her department was willing to provide for her own regarding their event.
Right.. best to get started. "Well, as you know of course, in light of the recent threat made to the school in regards to Quidditch, the Department had found it essential to increase security at all league games and events for precautionary measures." Of course she knew as recommendations had already been sought, though she had been certain it wasn't directed to the league as much as it had been for the school. "Though since the threat came in, no difference or anything unusual has been reported by any of the teams." And perhaps that was due to the increase in security, but she felt it was worth noting. "We are looking into gradually decreasing security in that area eventually, but I'd also like to discuss what your department would be able to do in terms of security at our upcoming community event." Just to touch on further recommendation for professional Quidditch and to perhaps assign work for her employees as well.
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Through the standard means and secure delivery postage channels, a very important piece of owl mail is placed on the Magical Games and Sports Department Head's desk. The missive is on special letterhead and sealed with a lime green wax seal.
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June 8th, 2084
To the Ministry Department Heads:
If you have not been informed, St Mungo’s Hospital, in conjunction with Mr. Anthony J. Cresswell and his team of Ministry Healers, will be conducting Health Evaluations starting late this afternoon within the Ministry building.
Levels 1 though 4 will attend their examinations in the Technology Lounge on Level 1. Levels 5 though 9 will proceed to the Atrium on Level 8. Appointments are being scheduled for you and your employees and will be sent out via memo shortly.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation during this time.
In an exceptionally good mood this morning, Mariel hummed the tune that somehow managed to find its way into her head today as she set about replacing one of the pictures in its frame on her desk. Smiling a bit as she admired it in its place, the brunette took a seat at her desk and pulled her agenda towards her to assess the day's schedule.
Right.. she needed to meet with Vic to finalize some of the recruitment details and make sure that was coming along as expected. Perhaps she could move that to later in the morning and they could go straight to lunch afterwards. She had plenty of other work to attend to before that anyway Once that was for the most part taken care of, she could focus on a certain other area of her department now that the season was coming to a close. Victoria and her team could certainly handle any minor issues that should arise.
The Department Head got up to pull a few files from her cabinet and set them on her desk, deciding she needed a cup of coffee before she really delved into anything major. She had just started to head out the door towards the coffee cart at the entrance of their level when she was slightly startled by the arrival of the owl post. Nothing too out of the ordinary as she got regular correspondence from various individuals and organizations, so she didn't think much of it as she found a few treats for the owl and opened up the envelope to read the contents.
An eyebrow gradually arched as green eyes skimmed the words on the parchment. Health evaluations? "What on earth?" she murmured aloud, a slight grimace affecting her features. She for one did not need a health evaluation, thank you very much. And if her employees felt they needed one, she supposed that was at their discretion, but there was something about this letter that implied mandatory. And she did not like that one bit. It was probably good for Cresswell that she had already been in a fantastic mood before reading this because her annoyance wasn't near as what it would have been otherwise. It remained to be seen if it would stay that way and, letter clutched in hand, she set out of her office for his.
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Puff by day, snake by night | Mj's bestie | Always UP to Something...
She had never been so mad than she was at that moment. Not even Rebecca could boil her blood like this man. This unprofessional lunatic. Suffering? How the hell would he know she was suffering, he didn't even evaluate her. She knew she had her issues in the past with things, but what none of those random healers would know was she saw her healer regularly for them. So she did not need anyone else knowing her business and she knew she was fine at her job.
Stomping the entire way back to level seven and through her Quidditch office. She wished the desks weren't empty so she could tell her employees not to bother, but unfortunately they were there to witness her little outburst. Yes she figured she could have been a bit more professional, but he had pushed her last nerve on the matter and she had things to do.
Coming up on Mariel's door she just hoped her boss was in there. Stopping she knocked harder than usual.
Through the standard means and secure delivery postage channels, a very important piece of owl mail is placed on the Magical Games and Sports Department Head's desk. The missive is on special letterhead and sealed with a lime green wax seal.
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June 12th, 2084
To whom it may concern:
This is a missive concerning an employee of Level 7, the British Magical Games and Sports division.
When Ms. Maroon arrived to her evaluation at her scheduled time, she’d been made to wait by Ministry Head Healer, Bradley Donovan. When I arrived to help with some of these very important evaluations, Ms. Maroon proceeded to throw insults and swears. When I personally handed her a potion to deal with the explicit episode, her response was to throw the potion to the ground and storm off.
I think it would be best if she were made to take this potion and possibly be put on a weekly dosage until we can see signs of improvement. An alternative treatment would be relaxation activities, such as painting or zen gardening.
She had never been so mad than she was at that moment. Not even Rebecca could boil her blood like this man. This unprofessional lunatic. Suffering? How the hell would he know she was suffering, he didn't even evaluate her. She knew she had her issues in the past with things, but what none of those random healers would know was she saw her healer regularly for them. So she did not need anyone else knowing her business and she knew she was fine at her job.
Stomping the entire way back to level seven and through her Quidditch office. She wished the desks weren't empty so she could tell her employees not to bother, but unfortunately they were there to witness her little outburst. Yes she figured she could have been a bit more professional, but he had pushed her last nerve on the matter and she had things to do.
Coming up on Mariel's door she just hoped her boss was in there. Stopping she knocked harder than usual.
SPOILER!!: letter
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Originally Posted by Wandastian Epitaph
Through the standard means and secure delivery postage channels, a very important piece of owl mail is placed on the Magical Games and Sports Department Head's desk. The missive is on special letterhead and sealed with a lime green wax seal.
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June 12th, 2084
To whom it may concern:
This is a missive concerning an employee of Level 7, the British Magical Games and Sports division.
When Ms. Maroon arrived to her evaluation at her scheduled time, she’d been made to wait by Ministry Head Healer, Bradley Donovan. When I arrived to help with some of these very important evaluations, Ms. Maroon proceeded to throw insults and swears. When I personally handed her a potion to deal with the explicit episode, her response was to throw the potion to the ground and storm off.
I think it would be best if she were made to take this potion and possibly be put on a weekly dosage until we can see signs of improvement. An alternative treatment would be relaxation activities, such as painting or zen gardening.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Wandastian Epitaph
St. Mungo’s Head Healer
M.H.D.
Annoyed didn't even begin to describe what Mariel was feeling right now. She still didn't completely comprehend why the Ministry approved this invasion by St. Mungo's and she didn't find any satisfactory answers from Cresswell. She had half a mind to speak with Gavin but knew it was likely futile at this point. The brunette's patience was basically gone and she knew that if she was annoyed any further she would likely snap and that wouldn't be at all professional of her. No, she knew that in times like this, she needed to take a few minutes for herself to calm down and recollect herself before she proceeded. So once she had gotten back to her own office, she used her personal fireplace to floo home to eat lunch. It probably wouldn't do anyone any good for her to try to be social then.
Eating lunch in the comfort of her own home calmed her somewhat. She could not wait for her husband to come home so he could have the privilege of being on the other end of her ranting. She was sure he wouldn't mind though, he did seem to like to see her feisty. Once she was finished eating and felt calm enough to be productive, Mariel headed back into her office, just in time to hear a knock at her door. It better not be anything worse.
Crossing the length of the room, the Department Head opened the door, smiling a bit to see Victoria on the other side. Though her smile did fall to see that the blonde did not appear to be happy. "Come on in," she said to the Quidditch Division Manager as she opened her door wider. Question about the Health Evaluations perhaps? She certainly wouldn't force her to go. Perhaps she should let all her employees know that she wasn't making them mandatory, but she wondered if they had already received their memos with appointed times and were headed up there. Well, she supposed it was up to them to comply or not.
She was just about to take a seat behind her desk when an owl flew in, causing her to avert her attention to the bird. "What is this?" she mused aloud, giving the owl a treat as she took the letter. "Oh you must be joking.." Green eyes landed on the familiar green seal. What did they want now?
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Puff by day, snake by night | Mj's bestie | Always UP to Something...
Seeing her boss open the door she walked into the office and turned. Her blood still boiling over what had just happened. As she turned towards Mariel she saw the owl and the seal. [b] "Oh for the love of.." The lunatic seriously sent Mariel an owl. A frustrated sigh left her lips. "I was just at those idiotic evaluations. I'm pretty sure I can tell you what's in there before you even read it." If she thought her patience were gone before that was just the icing on the cake. "I get down there for that pointless thing and the St. Mungos healer isn't even there. Then he gets there takes a pretty young employee that had come later and was going to start with her. When I spoke up he blames Brad for not doing his job and then has the nerve to say that I'm suffering and have been for a long time. Suffering from what?" Her arms were being thrown up in the air as she spoke louder than usual.
"So I tell him what I think about his evaluations and how I think he got his healer license from a chocolate frog box and he says that I am having an episode and need to take a potion. One I don't know what that potion is and do not trust these healers, two you of all people know I've been to a healer for issues that that man could clearly never know about with just meeting me, and three the entire thing is just stupid so I told him what I thought dropped his potion and walked off."
She flopped into a chair, she didn't care if she was going against whatever she wasn't doing anything those wacko healers said. "I'm sorry if it makes our department look bad the way I acted, but this is ridiculous Mariel and such a waste of time. I have more important things to do that do not be interrupted with an evaluation I do not need."
Still looking at the sealed envelope in her hands, Mariel took a seat behind her desk and lifted her green eyes as Victoria spoke. "Oh?" So.. this letter had to do with her? And calling them idiotic was obviously telling. Mariel sighed and slid a finger under the envelope's flap as she kept her eyes on Vic, listening as she spoke. Once the letter was freed from the envelope, she set it on her desk and continued to give her friend her full attention. Her frown deepened the more she spoke and she shook her head as she finished.
"It is ridiculous," she agreed shortly, her own expression showing just how displeased she was with all of this. "And I honestly don't know why they were granted permission to take such liberties. I got no answers from those whom I sought." She took a few deep breaths through her nose, feeling her annoyance levels rising again with the story Victoria was telling her. "I was hoping after once I had heard about them, that they would simply be routine checks. How dare he force a potion on you without even examining you. Merlin knows what was in that thing.. did he tell you what it was for?" And yes, she knew very well that Victoria had her own Healer.. as did she, for other reasons. This was not only unnecessary but sounded like it could be potentially harmful.
Perhaps it said in the letter and her green eyes began scanning the contents. She let out a few short, derisive laughs as she read the words. "Unbelievable." Mariel passed the letter to Vic so she could see for herself. "I know more than anyone that if you had insulted him then he really pushed you to a point.. did you swear at him?" She looked at her with curious amusement. Obviously the man had really pushed some buttons. And she personally hated when people deliberately left things out to paint themselves in a better light.
"You won't be taking any potion not authorized by your own Healer.." She took the letter back and squinted at the name, several thoughts turning about in her head. Something seemed so off and she couldn't quite put her finger on it but how was it possible that a Healer could make a diagnosis without proper examination? This was just within minutes of meeting her. "I think I need to have a word with this man myself."
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Puff by day, snake by night | Mj's bestie | Always UP to Something...
Victoria wasn't surprised when she heard Mariel feelings on the matter. So she tried to get answers and didn't get any. Why wasn't that surprising. A Minister who let's a school have so many issues without stepping in would of course let crazy healers into his building to terrorize his employees. She was starting to lose faith in the man. "All he said is if I feel an episode coming to take it. An episode, what the hell does that even mean?" What did he even define as an episode. Her outburst in front of him? She didn't care, she wasn't taking anything.
Taking the letter that Mariel passed she scanned it with her brown eyes before letting out very annoyed grumbles. "For one thing Brad or Healer Donovan did not keep me waiting this yahoo did. He came in picked the cute young one that come in behind me and put the rest of us to Brad. It was just ridiculous. Poor Brad had a line and he was going to just deal with the one." Ugh, stupid man on top of wacko healer. Setting the letter back on the desk rather hard she glared at Mariel. "Force me to take any potion and I will walk right out of this building and not be returning." She knew she didn't need to threaten her friend and she regretted it the minute it came out, but her frustration was at it's peak. "He deserved every insult I threw t him and last I checked hell wasn't that horrible of a swear."
Breathing a sigh of relief as Mariel agreed that she wouldn't be taking any potions against her will. "Thank you." Was about all she could say over the issue. "I don't know how long these people will be here, but it makes me glad I will be taking some time off." Oh right, she hadn't mentioned that yet had she? "Speaking of, I will be gone for two weeks. I'm going to Turkey with Cossy." She gave a small smile at the thought. She was very excited to travel and just get away. More so now that the crazies had moved into her work space.
Setting the letter back down on her desk, Mariel leaned back in her chair a bit and listened as Victoria continued. An.. episode? Well, that was vague, wasn't it? And it didn't tell her what was in the potion. She was glad that Victoria didn't do things out of blind faith because really no one should just take a potion without really being informed about what was in it or what it would do or what it's side effects might be. And obviously none of that was disclosed. Not that she felt someone other than her regular Healer should be prescribing potions to her on a whim anyway. "It's never been my understanding that being outspoken required the administration of a potion.. or I would have been on that potion for years," she chuckled, though she really felt the entire thing ridiculous.
She listened further to the blonde's account of her experience at the healer station, raising an eyebrow at her glare. Did she not get that she was on her side here? "I'd think you'd know me better than that," she responded dryly at her remark about not taking the potion. She'd never force anyone to take a potion unless she had written notice from an employee's own personal healer as condition of their employment. Certainly not from someone who manipulated his way into here and certainly not for someone whom she knew didn't need such a thing. But she could understand that Vic's frustration and annoyance levels were soaring and didn't think much on the comment.
"They'd better not be here long," she replied with a frown. "It us already pushing it with me that they are here at all for the health evaluations just for today.." She thought this over a minute. Mariel hadn't even thought about what might happen if they did find evidence to their 'danger to the public' nonsense. This could be potentially dangerous if they saw fit to really infiltrate themselves into the daily workings of the Ministry. She was brought out of her thoughts as Victoria mentioned a holiday. "Oh.. two weeks?" She thought it was rather customary to clear it with one's boss to make sure the timing was alright for that much time off rather than simply informing them, but it was the off season for Quidditch and she trusted that Victoria had made the necessary arrangements with her division to take care of things. Besides, she never took time off and she was certainly due. "Well, that sounds wonderful," she said smiling broadly at her friend. "I'm sure you'll enjoy that and you certainly deserve some time away." And with her boyfriend, how sweet. "When are you planning on going?"
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Victoria couldn’t help but chuckle at Mariel’s comment, “Honestly I think you’ve rubbed off on me over the years, either that or I just can’t tolerate idiots anymore.” She used to be so soft spoken before the twins came and now she just couldn’t hold her tongue. “Well I’m certainly glad you are not. Merlin knows what is even in it and if it would counteract with one that I’m already on.” She had that issue once not that she regretted it now, but it was still a risk taking new potions.
“I do, I’m just stating if the minister or someone would say I have to, I’d gladly be fired before taking something those wacko’s are requesting I take. I love my job, but I love my health and sanity more.” She wouldn’t risk being fired from a job she loved for anything, but being forced to take a potion from someone other than her healer was not just an average work thing and if this healer had the courage to send a letter to Mariel about her little outburst who knew where else he would send one when she didn’t respond.
She had a feeling they were going to be in the building awhile, “Well if they are giving everyone evaluations like they did me, then I’d say they are just looking for work. Maybe St. Mungo’s hired too many people and this is their way of giving them something to do.” She had beginning to have little faith in the entire Wizarding area. The school was crazy, the ministry seemed crazy, so why not have St. Mungos on the crazy train as well.
Her boss wasn’t mad was she? She looked at the woman with curiosity, “Is that alright? I mean we are slow right now, my work is all up to date and I’ve given out the responsibilities that need done while I’m gone. If people need something Benji could easily take care of it. He has been a great asset to the team. “ He really had shown his reliability to Vic since being hired and she couldn’t be more impressed with the man. Her smile couldn’t be helped as Mariel said about it being wonderful. “It will be. With that ridiculous closed off issue they were having I haven’t seen much of him, so sometime away with just the two of us will be perfect.” The trip was going to be wonderful and she just couldn’t wait. “Next week once he’s back from that school. I need to make sure that Bart is alright and tie up some lose ends with the kids, but all here will go smoothly while I’m gone and I am on top of the tryouts so it should be good to sit until I come back.” They had some time before it was to take place so she knew everything would be in order.
Mariel laughed a bit more at Victoria's words. Good, with her annoyance the way it was she needed to laugh. "It certainly isn't a bad thing to be influenced by me," she grinned. "But maybe a little of both because I certainly can't tolerate idiocy." She thought she made that pretty much abundantly clear to nearly anyone who knew her. The brunette raised an eyebrow, somewhat amused though she knew Vic was not trying to be funny. "No, we can't have that, can we?" she chuckled a bit. Studying potions in school, she knew quite a bit about certain potions counteracting each other, which only made her doubt this St Mungo's Healer all the more. He hadn't given her a thorough exam or discussed what she might already be taking before prescribing something.
Mariel frowned, her gaze distant as her thoughts became a bit distracted. "I certainly hope it doesn't come to that.." It had already gotten to a further point than she thought it would, these Healers given way more power over the Ministry than she thought they deserved. Was it possible that job security could be threatened with lack of compliance? No, she didn't really think so and honestly didn't want to entertain the thought. The brunette looked back at her friend as she voiced her theories. "Perhaps.. They do seem to have too much time on their hands. Apparently someone came up with the idea that we could be a danger to the public because of our former work environment. A ridiculous notion, of course. But beyond that, I just don't know. It's very frustrating to voice questions and not have them answered." It just wasn't very professional in her opinion from any side really. But she wasn't sure what she could do having it all sprung on her the way it was.
She did smile a bit as they spoke of Vic's upcoming vacation, however. "Oh, of course it is. I suppose you just caught me off guard, is all," she chuckled. "It sounds absolutely lovely and you are overdue for a holiday." She nodded a bit as the other woman mentioned the things she had to do first. "I don't think you could have picked a more perfect time, actually. The regular season is over and we have a few weeks before the draft and inevitable trades." Still not as busy as they would be during season, but still kept them with things to do. "Oh, I'm sure the division can handle things and I'm right here if they need me," she added with a smile. "Have a great time. I can't wait to hear all about it." And see some pictures of course.. Merlin knew Mariel shared enough from her recent trip to Brazil.
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Vic couldn’t agree more, “No I think it’s been a very positive thing these last six years.” She’d be the first to admit that she had been on the rather shy quiet side when she first moved back to London, but a single mother in a new country was certainly pushing her to the more quiet side. Six years in the department, she was feeling a bit confident in her roles that could be helping with her more vocal ways as well. “I feel like more and more people are becoming idiots. Like something is in the water.” Chuckling she was only half joking. “I fixed that issue so that part of potions isn’t going to happen again, but you need to make sure to stay far away from those healers.” No need for any issues with what had happened months ago.
“I would hope not either, but I don’t feel like I have trusted things that go on here for a few years.” Mariel herself had questioned working in this building before taking department head so she had to understand where Vic was coming from. She couldn’t help the laughter, “Our work environment, give me a break. Yes we have had crap as work environments go in the past few years, but the blame should be placed where needed.” Like them doing their own clean up at times, just ridiculous. “We are fine now, stress doesn’t linger that long. “ She rolled her eyes dramatically at the thought. ‘ “I don’t know how you even dealt with that. I can’t stand not to get answers when I ask.” That was one of her biggest pet peeves.
She was glad that her boss wasn’t seeming upset still. “I’ve done the paper work needed so all should be in order.” She hoped it was at least. “I am, it will be nice. I feel bad to just leave the kids like this, but I feel like I should spend some good quality time with Cossy.” She had fallen in love with the man, but she was still cautious on some levels. She was hoping the week would help her change that. “It just really worked out with him coming back from the school year. Nice that it could work out this way.” The trades and draft she knew she had some work to do, but she was on top of it all, so it wasn’t something to worry about while gone. Her smile grew, “Yes I know they can. We have a great group.” Her laugher was back as Mariel said about hearing all about it. “Yes, don’t worry I’ll make sure you get to see pictures and hear about the fun. “
Mariel smirked a bit, nodding lightly. She'd agree that it was a positive thing as well. Who got anywhere with letting stupidity walk all over them? No one, that's who. The brunette thought it a good thing to stand up for yourself, especially around idiots. She did have to repress a snort as Victoria continued. "Becoming? I feel like we've been out numbered sine we've started." But she felt that knowing that helped make it more tolerable. Like she lowered her expectations of certain people because of that fact. Not of her department though. They were golden and she held her high expectations of them. "Oh, right.. I forgot you had taken care of that," she chuckled. But her mood soon turned somber and she nodded distractedly as Vic warned her away from them. After what had happened last fall and things that she had her mind on lately, she was fairly cautious about circumstances that could risk her health.. among other things. "I don't plan on submitting to any exam not given to me by my own healer.."
Mariel knew exactly where Victoria and she nodded solemnly in agreement, her thoughts growing distant again. If she had not gotten promoted a year and a half ago, she wasn't completely sure that she would still be here. The brunette loved her job, especially the one she currently held, but there were things here that she did not agree with.. things that she also did not trust. She often wondered if Jorge was more on track with his corrupt Ministry thoughts than she'd like to readily admit, especially in her own Ministry. The 29 year old laughed a bit as her friend did. "Exactly." Why on earth was Games and Sports expected to do the work of another department? She was so tired of feeling like the rest of the Ministry felt thought of them as expendable and did not have as much work to do as the other departments. It was ridiculous. "Yes.. we've dealt with it all just fine. I'm not sure where their concern comes from all of the sudden. Shouldn't they have been concerned a year and a half ago?" It was public knowledge where they had to work, why would they care now after they had come through it just fine. Honestly, they weren't all fragile beings.
"Hmm.. alright.." The Department Head glanced at her stack of paperwork. "It hadn't come across my desk, so I'll go upstairs to check on it just to make sure. I know you want to get paid," she added with a chuckle. Probably just overlooked and wasn't a big deal, but she hadn't had seen it or else she wouldn't have been surprised by the news. "Oh you need to go away with him," she smiled widely at her again. "Romantic getaways are simply the best and they're so important for a relationship." She couldn't help but to chuckle at herself. Mariel knew a few years ago she'd think the notion was unnecessary, but she knew now how wonderful her trips away were for her and Jorge. "Well, she started, looking at the letter as she picked it up again. "I should probably go see what is going on with all of this nonsense.." Maybe give the an a piece of her mind and see how the rest of her department was faring.
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ended like a moth in flames______________________ ______________________don't you worry I'll be fine _________________________________________________you were good for the plot line
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Victoria couldn’t help but agree it had been that way since they had started. There were really days that she wasn’t sure why she was still there. Though she had been promoted not too long ago there was still the thoughts of one day moving on to something else. For now she liked her job and the people she worked with so it wasn’t something that she needed to focus on much, but when things like today’s event happen it pushes the thoughts further forward. Nodding, “Yes right after the twins were born.” She was very glad Mariel wasn’t going to see those healers, but really no one should.
She couldn’t help but agree with Mariel with them needing to be here ages ago. “It is just ridiculous, we have things to do, not waste time like this.” All her team in those evaluations when they should be at their desks working. It was just frustrating. “I can’t wait until they do what they need and get out, they best not force anyone else in our department to take any potions.” She sighed thinking about it.
She felt that was weird that it hadn’t come across her boss’s desk yet, “Well if it doesn’t please let me know.” She could resubmit if she needed to. “I have to admit I’m a bit nervous. Charely and I never really went away, so going on a vacation with Cossy is new to me.” She felt she shouldn’t be as nervous, but she was. “He’s so sweet though.” Her smile showed how much she had been falling for him.
Oh of course she was probably keep Mariel from work, getting up she nodded, “Yes, I’m sorry for keeping you so long. Good luck with that.” The letter and those idiotic healers is what she meant but assumed her friend would know that.
Mariel nodded slightly as Victoria confirmed the situation that she vaguely remembered. Not something that she was even remotely thinking for herself, but the prospect of these healers and their skeptical potions did cause her to think on it with concern. There was something funny here that she didn't trust and wasn't sure how safe this potion would be in her own situation should someone try to force it on her.
"Yes, I completely agree," she said, disapproval still written on her face in regards to these St. Mungo's healers and just the entire situation. And, even though she did want to avoid the entire thing and not affect her own workload, it would see that she could not avoid the situation anyway. Not after this letter and hearing what Victoria had to say. "I may just spend the better part of the afternoon there to make sure of that." She felt a responsibility to her employees that she was going to make sure that they were not being mistreated, especially now after what she was hearing.
"I'm sure things are just backed up in the Minster's offices," she said as she got up from her seat. "Once I finish dealing with this situation.." She picked up the letter again. "I'll head up there just to make sure." But she wasn't that worried about it. Mariel was certain it was an oversight, especially with these apparent lunatics invading. She did smile wider as the blonde mentioned the vacation again. "Don't be nervous, I know you'll have a wonderful time.. And you'll be so glad you went away with him." She knew exactly what that was like.
"Right.." She gave a short, humorless laugh. "I'm sure it will be a real treat.. but I will let you know how it goes. If you'll excuse me.." Mariel gave one last smile to Victoria as she headed out of her office. She needed to get this straightened out before anyone else was misdiagnosed.
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A paper crane flew inside the office and landed on the table. It bears the handwriting of the Junior Undersecretary.
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Dear Ms. De La Garza,
I hope you are well. I wrote this letter to ask for a moment of your time so I can come to your office for a simple meeting. I would like to discuss the upcoming event in the Ministry and with regards to the assignment of the liaison officer for the department.
It could be at anytime at your convenience.
Thank you very much!
Yours truly,
Zacharias McMillan
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I see trees of green,
Red roses too.
I see 'em bloom for me and for you.
And I think to myself, What a wonderful world.
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