Ana put her quill down and yawned, glad to have finished her article at last. It had taken her more time than expected, but she'd finally completed her assignment on Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes and how useful they can be to adults (to women in particular), not only for children as a source of prank material.

Shuffling the parchments covered in her neat handwriting together, she decided to check how the others were going on. Besides, she had to find Mona, there was something she was going to ask her...

Mona click-clacked through the journalist's desk area on her way to conference room, and paused briefly. "Good moorrrning everyone, I hope you all had a lovely evening and are rested and rejuvenated for a new day here." She certainly was; nothing could beat the magic of strawberry martinis in the evening and a clean, fresh, expensive blouse in the morning. "Can the section editors join Ana and I in the conference room, please? Sienna and Sergio? If you please."

And she click-clacked her way to the conference room, hair swinging.

Egypt walked back into the office after a nice meal and chat with the owners of that new bistro on Diagon Alley. She saw Rico tearing apart his desk like a madman. She giggled a bit and walked over to him. "How are you today Rico?"she smiled at him as she sat down at her own desk.

Laaaaadies. ;) ;)
 

She smiled at Rico as he leaned back in his chair to speak with her. She tucked her quill behind her ear and sat on the corner of his desk. "Oh I am great. I just had the most wonderful little lunch at this new place in Diagon Alley and I'm actually writing a article about the place," she explained. she wanted to giggle as he watched one of the other women walk by. He certainly wasn't hide his ogling. "Is this a story you are working on?" She asked nodding at the parchment on his desk. She didn't want to be rude and read over him.

"You will have to read the article," She winked at him. "Oh no its the cutest little bistro, and they serve American cuisine. Its just a little gem. You should check it out." She smiled at him. They had had some little tiny cheese burgers with bacon and she had surprised herself by eating two of them.

"Oh ok a letter. They are so romantic. Nathan just used to send me pictures and things like that. He's not really into writing love letters." She said with a twinkle in her eye talking about her husband. She looked down at him. "Not that you are writing a love letter." She said. "Well the layout is a very important job. I certainly have no idea what you guys do. I'm just a writer," She said. All that graphic stuff confused her to no end.

sorry i missed this Karla!! i love you!!
 

Turned toward the voice as a woman approached. She hadn't met her before but she had seen her at that ghastly staff meeting."Oh its called Fairy Delights. Right around the corner from Olivanders. It is a wonderfully little place. I recommend going there for a nice little dinner. And you must try their chicken and waffle sandwich. Those Americans come up with the tasty things sometimes." She told her.

She smiled at the woman. "Pleasure to meet you Sienna. Egypt Greenwood," she took her hand and gave it a good shake. "That is a lovely name Sienna," She told her. Egypt shared her son's love of names.

She nodded. "Yes American cuisine the in the heart of London on a magical alley no less. I think it works though." She was really liking the place and she loved the owners. She kept her eyes off his letter as that would have been very rude. "Well then I will let you get back to your letter. I've got to get this article written while the food is still fresh in my mind." she smiled at him.

Nathan wandered back into the main office from the dreaded breakroom cupping his sugary tea in both hands. There was no way he was going to be able to escape into there and have a nap like he used to in his old job. He figured that was why they made it so uninviting.

He smiled at his colleagues and Egypt who were locked in conversation as he made his way over to his desk. He sat down, shuffling his position in his uncomfortable seat. Gosh. He really missed his large old desk and comfy chair in that darkened corner of the MLES office. He eventually settled, still aware in the back of his mind of a spring sticking into his bum (tomorrow he would bring a cushion). Doing his best to ignore it, he started to look over some of the articles for the next paper, trying to figure out how they were going to fit everything in.

ooc: sorry I forgot about this...quidditch and all :P
 

She nodded, yes, Sienna sounded much better. "Then it's nice to meet you Rico" sure it was, now that she knew the name. But, of course, she never truly noticed what the bosses called everyone, except Getti that seemed to know Mona, and only Mona.

She laughed softly, "No, I didn't...which is...well, not so weird, honestly" she said, shaking her head, "There's quite a few things I don't notice" and accents were one of those, "Where in the states are you from?" this, she was curious about, though she was more than positive that it wasn't from the same place as her.

"Of course there is..." she started to say, as if she needed to clarify something, "...but, yes, a change of scenery is good for the soul" she said, and winked at him.


Her head turned, golden highlights reflecting on her hair, "Fairy Delights, huh?" Sienna smiled, she didn't know the place, sooooo...she was glad there was something new to try out.

Her next comment made her laugh, "Oh, I know...sometimes" she shrugged, "And it's not even on purpose, some of those things are simply experiments that go right" especially when a wizard is involved.

"Great to meet you too" there was a smile on her face, "Egypt...oh, I loved the country..." she commented, almost in a whisper, she sooo wanted to go back, but work was now calling for her. "Why, thank you...I...sort of didn't like it when I was growing up...I think that's quite common" maybe, just maybe.

Huh. Interesting, "Really? I've only been in New Mexico once...well, Roswell to be precise" she nodded. Oh, the times of a teenage witch on an much-too-muggleish roadtrip. It was fun at least.

Was he staring? She couldn't help to look to her side, in case someone was right beside her and she didn't notice, but, ummm, there was no one by her side, soooooo....he probably just remembered something.

She frowned, "What?" she said, because to be honest Sienna did not understand what he asked. Oh, goody! He was going to re-ask the question. "Can't you tell? I'm a California girl" ummm, how silly of her, "San Francisco is where I grew up" because she'd been going around and around since she graduated from school.

"I do like it here, though, I have to thank Clara Belle for that" she said, and shuffled her hair to the other side.

She rolled her eyes, "Yeah...they stay as stories, though...I never saw anything good in there" which is why she was glad that at least the trip was fun. Still, she never listened to whatever her friend suggested as a 'good trip' again.

He was right, though, he should have guessed. Unless..."How long have you been in London?" she asked, maybe he'd been waaaaay too much time in this city, therefore, making him oblivious to where people are from, or more precise, the California people. And he looked at the letter in his hand...was he actually going to finish that? Because she could leave to her infinite amount of work, well, not infinite...it was done quickly if she wanted to.

"Yes, it sure is" unless your family is still there, "I used to miss it some time ago" just a few weeks after she left in the first place....

AND THEN...

She chuckled, "I didn't know she was called 'THE' Clara Belle" she said, looking at his strange reaction, "But, yes, I met her when she was Clara Belle, not Belle-Cooper" still, she called her Clara Belle, because no matter how much she liked Brennan as a Minister, she still thought it was an odd couple...or maybe a perfect match...whichever suited the best.

"Sure you can....that doesn't mean I'll answer" kidding! "Friends of friends, nothing big...but she still got me the job" and being well-connected usually paid off, not that she was VERY well-connected. Just lucky.

lol...'dazzling'
 

Wise words, indeed. "That's right...that's precisely why I left--" yeah, no, never mind. Sure, she left her home because it was one of the ways to get away from her family, it was sad leaving her father, but still. "--yeah, either way, it was a fun trip, so it was kinda worth it" yet she still preferred cold places to live in. Holidays are, however, spent in warm places.

So, she smiled, "A while? That's not very accurate" Sienna stated, but didn't comment further, something else caught her attention, "The Ministry? Have you seen Brennan up close?" she still thought that he was quite the Minister, and poor man, all the things he's been through...*sigh*...Plus, he's nice to look at.

Much like this fellow American.

"You've moved around a lot, then" and so has Sienna, but she was mostly traveling around, not working per say. And her laughter this time sounded truly honest, this Rico was a funny guy, the way he said "THE Clara Belle" was simply hilarious. "To a guy like you? What's that supposed to mean?" AHA! This could be interesting.

go cooper! :P
 

Yes, she was still standing, which is why she decided to seat on the desk beside him. Not on the chair, the desk. Because everything was sooooooo casual in the Daily Prophet, right?

Sienna nodded, although International Cooperation sounded kinda boring, no wonder the man decided to do something else with his life. Wait! "Really, I didn't know Brennan started out there" interesting, "So, this could easily mean that one day you can become Minister too" another good-looking one, suddenly the Department started to sound less boring.

Aha, he didn't like the power couple for sureeeee, "I was, but couldn't make it...there were a few things that got in the way" including a silly muggle not wanting to sell his camera. Pfffft. Muggles are good for fashion. Enough said. Oh, and donuts...and many other things she couldn't think about right now. Speaking of donuts...she kinda sorta wanted one. "I had to settle with pictures instead" she said, sounding a bit annoyed by that fact.

Mmhmm, she undertands. Sienna was also quite the traveler, so, she nodded again, her wavy hair moving at the same time she nodded. Then she smiled, "Italy? Really?" she seemed surprised, "A romantic country, indeed" 'cause love is always in the air when you're there, or so it seemed.

But, the next answer was certainly more interesting than the rest, except for the Cooper ones, because Cooper was good, in a way, he just seemed to get a few things out of hand. Poor him. Anyway...NEXT!

Lifestyle? Mmmmm, okay. Sienna shrugged, "Yeah, you don't like her, I see that" she can be loud at times, "Then again, you don't have to" a wink and a laugh, but it was true, he wasn't the one married to her. She sighed, "It's obvious that they have to appear happy, we don't know that...but I like to think they are" because who wouldn't want to make Brennan happy, anyway.

go....Rico! xD
 

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Originally Posted by Ms. Diggory (Post 8004950) Yes, she was still standing, which is why she decided to seat on the desk beside him. Not on the chair, the desk. Because everything was sooooooo casual in the Daily Prophet, right? Sienna nodded, although International Cooperation sounded kinda boring, no wonder the man decided to do something else with his life. Wait! "Really, I didn't know Brennan started out there" interesting, "So, this could easily mean that one day you can become Minister too" another good-looking one, suddenly the Department started to sound less boring. Aha, he didn't like the power couple for sureeeee, "I was, but couldn't make it...there were a few things that got in the way" including a silly muggle not wanting to sell his camera. Pfffft. Muggles are good for fashion. Enough said. Oh, and donuts...and many other things she couldn't think about right now. Speaking of donuts...she kinda sorta wanted one. "I had to settle with pictures instead" she said, sounding a bit annoyed by that fact. Mmhmm, she undertands. Sienna was also quite the traveler, so, she nodded again, her wavy hair moving at the same time she nodded. Then she smiled, "Italy? Really?" she seemed surprised, "A romantic country, indeed" 'cause love is always in the air when you're there, or so it seemed. But, the next answer was certainly more interesting than the rest, except for the Cooper ones, because Cooper was good, in a way, he just seemed to get a few things out of hand. Poor him. Anyway...NEXT! Lifestyle? Mmmmm, okay. Sienna shrugged, "Yeah, you don't like her, I see that" she can be loud at times, "Then again, you don't have to" a wink and a laugh, but it was true, he wasn't the one married to her. She sighed, "It's obvious that they have to appear happy, we don't know that...but I like to think they are" because who wouldn't want to make Brennan happy, anyway.

Oooh Rico liked it when Sienna sat on the desk. He could've offered her a seat in his chair - or a little closer - but this was good. Yeahhh. He was going to get distracted again.... it was the shimmery hair…. he should try that excuse with Getti sometime.

"Hehehaaa riiiiiiight," Rico grinned confidently. "Never mind that I'm not a native of this country and I'm hardly qualified for the job - you'd vote for me. Right?" He cocked and eyebrow, all in jest of course. But c'mon, who could resist Rico Suave? No? Mhmm.

All those ladies at the wedding couldn't resist him, obviously. "Shame you couldn't be there," he said earnestly. "There was music and dancing and free drinks.... great time." As long as you didn't mind Bridezilla's temper tantrums here and there.

His grin widened, if possible, at mention of Italy. "La mia stella brillante! Ahh, Italia." Rico swiveled in his chair a bit. "Yeah, my family has a small vineyard/firewhiskey brewery in Sicily...it's a great spot for vacations."

Vacations reminded him of Angelina, suddenly, and he felt just a bit guilty having a beautiful woman sitting on his desk. But just a bit. "Heyyy now, I never said that exactly..." Rico returned the wink. "I'd like to think that all marriages stay happy... in case I ever get married some day..." waaaaay off in the future, yeah.

ooc: la mia stella brillante = my shining star