Gregory walked into the mail room carrying three cups of coffee and a yawn as he looked around and spotted the two people he worked with. Or was it worked with him? He wasn't very social after all. Maybe the coffee would bridge the awkwardness for him.

"I-I brought you two some coffee. Wasn't sure how you take it so there's a few sugar packets and creamers as well," he said quietly as he set down the carrier with the coffee and grabbed his own.

Asami had to laugh at that bit. "Like the smell of owl feed..." She shook her head as she skimmed through a letter. It was something that one never expected to enjoy until the day they didn't have to come in for the morning shift. "Waful is a very proud owl," She agreed. Something she'd always admired about the bird, how he carried himself especially with Mangig flying around. "I think once you learn how to deal with his... excitement, it becomes easier. Same with Furmy." She had been practically giddy when that owl had finally stopped trying to poo on her.

She looked away from the letters and one of her assistants to the other joining them sending him a smile. "Aww. You didn't have to do that." She accepted the coffee and grabbed a few creams and sugars. "Thank you though, how's your morning been?"

Amadeus looked up at the sound of someone entering the room. A relieved smile lit onto his face when he saw that it was only Gregory; he had nearly expected another customer who had gotten lost and wandered where they shouldn't have. That had been quite awkward, to say the least. But I digress.

"Oh, why, erm... thanks, mate," He flashed his co-worker a smile leaning over to grab to last remaining coffee before bringing it to his lips; he took his coffee black. Was it... yes, he had gotten them thestral coffee from the Leaky Cauldron. Delicious. It was when he set his cup down on the ink-splattered table that a small 'ding' could be heard from outside. "That would be a new customer, wouldn't it," He murmured to no one in particular as he stood from his seat. Pushing aside his pile of letters, he gave a small wave to Asami and Gregory as he made his way from the room to the service desk. "I'll be back soon," He called before disappearing out of sight.

Gregory took a seat across from his new boss and shook his head before dropping his eyes away from her to look at the interesting letters around. Yup they were interesting and he was not going to look at how pretty she was. Nope. "It-it wasn't a problem ma'am. It was on my way. And my morning was normal as can be. Yours?"

He watched as his coworker took his coffee and then went to handle the customer that showed up leaving him with...her...alone. Now what was he supposed to do?

Asami shrugged her shoulder nonchalantly, eyes lingering on the eager employee that'd just left. He would need some time off soon.... they all would need some time off. Hm. "My morning was good, finally finished settling into my office." Though she hadn't quiet gotten used to sitting in there alone which explained why she was working in the mail room. She turned her eyes back to the man sitting with her, charming her spoon to stir itself. "I think coffee is on all of our ways," She grinned. "But I do appreciate it."

Greg glanced up at her for a moment and then reached over to grab a stack of letters pushing his glasses up his nose to look through them. "Getting settled is important." See he could finish a sentence without stuttering. As long as he wasn't looking at anyone. "But do you prefer it out here instead of your office?" He asked sorting through letters.

He looked up at her comment about coffee and blushed slightly, "I, um, s-so it is. You're welcome." He brought his eyes back down to the letters and winced as he gave himself a paper cut with his clumsy hands. He looked at his finger awkwardly before sticking it in his mouth.

"I guess you could say that," She nodded her head slowly, taking a sip of her coffee. "I've always worked out here, so I'm definitely more comfortable. Guess I just have to get used to my office." Asami shrugged her shoulders.

Resigning to allowing him to finish off the last stack of letter, she settled into her chair. "If I worked in my office, I wouldn't be able to chat with you two, or hear the owls as easily." Truth.

Today was the day!

The Hogwarts Express had arrived a day or so ago, which meant summer was upon them and Diagon Alley was busy with Hogwarts students wandering around. And among them, there were the new interns she'd heard about.

Vashti was quite excited to meet them. It would be fun having a few extra hands around to help with the Post Office - especially now that her pregnancy was starting to show quite a bit and she sometimes felt she couldn't do as much as she had before. And it would only get worse as the next couple months passed. So yes, these interns would be a big help for her, Cliff, Quincy, and Elisa.

But it seemed none of her coworkers were there in the mail room yet? Well, hopefully one of them would remember to bring the snacks. Maybe that was why she was the first to enter.

She settled herself carefully in one of the chairs by the table to wait, ignoring the coffee pot. She wasn't supposed to have any. Meh.

Back in London after a few days home in Germany, Ethan knew the first place he would have to go was the post office. Optimizing his time home before he started work meant little time for much of anything once he got here but to drop his things at his grandfather's house and be on his way. He didn't want to be late for his first day after all. There would be time for fun after and he intended on having it.

Dodging the crowd in the street, green eyes scanned the shops until he came to the one he was looking for. Stepping inside, Ethan headed towards the mail room. That was where he was supposed to go, right? He pulled out the folded piece of parchment from his pocket again and glanced it over. Yes, mail room..

The boy walked in, noting the room was rather empty except for a young woman sitting at a table. Hmm, he must have been earlier than he thought.. "Hello.." he began with a friendly smile to the woman. "I'm Ethan, one of the interns.." He figured it would be alright to sit too, so he pulled out a chair and lowered himself in it, waiting for the rest to show.. or further instructions.

Elisa came in, looking a bit tired. Tired, yes in the morning itself! Her day had started with a mess in the kitchens, by her niece, who had then decided that she wanted to go to the fair and shopping. God! These summers meant having to tolerate all her kiddo nephews and nieces. Though they were teens, but still....

Walking into the owl post office, and looking at the date, she realized. It was the day. The day when summer interns were gonna be joining. Oh just great! Dealing with kids at home, and then at work too! Wonderful day! And summer!

She walked slowly towards the mail room, hearing slight voices. Smoothing her dress, she went in and smiled at her coworker Vashti and the at the boy sitting. "Hey Vashti! Doing good?" Pregnancy was a tiring time after all. Then looking towards the boy, she nodded and said, "I'm Elisa Burke. One of the assistants here." Hopefully he wasn't one to just fool around.

As Belle had a fun time during the summer, she had to go do her duties in the owl post shop. She was dodging the huge crowds. It was the first day of being in diagon alley. It was expected. Belle did not want to be late on her first day. She was getting nervous. She did not know how the boss was. She did not know if she was a stickler for being on time. Belle did not want to test the limits.

As Belle finally made to the office, she realized the shop was empty. No one was in it yet. She noticed some people at the counter. She realized that Ethan was there too! Belle gave him a friendly smile. Then she noticed who was in charge. Belle but on her friendly smile. "Hi i am Belle, i am one of the new interns." Belle said and held out her hand to be proper. She did want to make a good impression after all.

Quincy Hart arrived a little late from his office with a tray of snacks levitating in front of him. It had things kids preferred, juices, sweets, and a few different sandwiches from the Leaky. There was also a cup of tea, which was levitated directly in front of Vashti once the tray settled. "I hope you like tea, its a bit healthier that what I got for the kids." He flashed her a smile before nodding at Elisa and turning his attention to the others in the room.

They were still missing an employee and intern, but he wasn't one to wait on the stranglers, and stood at the head of the table to start this little meeting. "Welcome you two, to the Owl Post. And congratulations on being selected as our interns. I promise we won't feed you to the owls without fattening you up some first." He waved a hand at the food on the table absently, a signal for them to help themselves if they so chose to.

"I am the owner and manager, Quincy Hart. And these are two of my assistants if you don't already know. While we wait for a few others, why don't you introduce yourselves." While he made himself comfortable in a chair with his coffee.

Mangig escaped flew out of the owlery and heard VOICES. Lots of voices! Whoooo was here? Did they need letterssss sent?! He could send them! He was goooood ESPECIALLY when there were TREATS involved!

He zooooomed through the open door of the mail room and saw sooo many new people! "Hoooooooo." HAI new people! He zooomed up above and around their heads, twittering excitedly. "Hooooooo!"

Oooo, was that FOOD down there? Were there TREATS too? Huh? HUH?

Ethan looked to the doorway as two more girls walked in and he rose from his seat to be respectful. The first, youngish but still quite a bit older than him, apparently worked here as she seemed to know her way around the place as well as the other young woman seated there. The boy gave Elisa a friendly smile as she introduced herself and he managed a "Hello -". But before he could introduce himself, another girl followed.. this one he knew.

"Hi, Belle," Ethan returned her smile as she walked into the room. How fun it would be to intern with one of his best friends, he thought. Oh and then another person, an older guy, and this one had food. The boy's eyes followed the food as it levitated to the table, then his eyes landed on the man who had just walked.. and was obviously the one in charge.

Ethan gave the guy a small grin as he spoke. Yep, he was pretty happy to be here and felt privileged to be selected. His eyes once again landed on the tray of food as the man gestured towards it. Oh.. that was like an invitation, right? The boy was always hungry and he helped himself to a treacle tart from the tray. "Good to meet you, Mr. Hart.. Elisa.. Vashti," he turned to each of them, having heard Elisa call the other girl Vashti.

Noticing that Mr. Hart took a seat, Ethan took that as a cue to sit. Introduce himself.. right. And when people said that, they usually meant to tell a few things about yourself as well. "I'm Ethan McCarthy," he began. "Soon to be sixth year at Hogwarts.. I'm from Germany and.. um, well.. thanks for choosing me as one of your interns. I'm pretty excited to be working here this summer." That was good, right? Not too long-winded or anything..

His eyes then fell on the fluttering movement just entering the room. Oh a little scops owl, like the one his cousin had.. or at least he thought it was a scops owl. It was moving awfully fast to tell for sure. "Hey, little guy," he greeted the owl as the boy's eyes followed it around the room for a moment. The little ones were always cute.. and funny. Such a bundle of energy. Chuckle.

Belle and Ethan. Alright.. They did seem like good, little kids. Elisa gave in a small smile to both, looking back to see her boss coming in. Relaxing back on her chair, as it made a slightly creaky noise, she sipped on her coffee, waiting for others. When was the third intern going to come? It was about time.

And there came in Zoe. The fluffy cat came in slowly, waving its tail lightly, staring at the new people. She jumped up and sat on Elisa's lap. Today Zoe had wanted to come to the post office too! "So people, this is Zoe.."

And almost silently flew in one of the owls. Seemed like the post owls wanted to join in too, huh? "Hoo.." she whispered, watching Mangig stare at the food.

And.. something was ticking her neck. Hehe.. She reached her hand to the back of her neck, and saw that it was an owl feather. "Hey!!" she said playfully smiling. Since she had come to the post office, she had almost come to see the owls as her pets. They were really cute. Well, most of the times, they were!

Vashti smiled at the young man that entered and would have greeted him properly, but almost immediately after Elisa and then another of the interns arrived, and it seemed best to wait until everyone had arrived so nothing had to be repeated. So Elisa got a simple nod and smile too. And then Quincy appeared, and it seemed he wanted to get the meeting started whether everyone was there or not. "Tea is lovely, thank you," she told him, sipping it carefully as he began the meeting.

She listened quietly as he spoke, and when he mentioned her and Elisa, she raised her hand to give them a little wave in greeting and a smile. "Lovely to meet you all," she said. "I'm Vashti." Just in case either of them had missed her name earlier when Elisa came in. Then she took another small sip of tea as Ethan began to introduce himself as well. He seemed like a good kid. And a sixth year? So he had just finished taking his OWLs not too long ago. Vashti still remembered those exams. Merlin, they were awful - the NEWTs even more so - but he probably did well like she had.

She might've said more, including saying hello to Zoe, but at that moment, an unexpected visitor burst into the room, and she couldn't help but laugh a little. Oh Mangig. Of course.

SPOILER!!: Quincy!

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Originally Posted by grangerfan8

Quincy Hart arrived a little late from his office with a tray of snacks levitating in front of him. It had things kids preferred, juices, sweets, and a few different sandwiches from the Leaky. There was also a cup of tea, which was levitated directly in front of Vashti once the tray settled. "I hope you like tea, its a bit healthier that what I got for the kids." He flashed her a smile before nodding at Elisa and turning his attention to the others in the room.

They were still missing an employee and intern, but he wasn't one to wait on the stranglers, and stood at the head of the table to start this little meeting. "Welcome you two, to the Owl Post. And congratulations on being selected as our interns. I promise we won't feed you to the owls without fattening you up some first." He waved a hand at the food on the table absently, a signal for them to help themselves if they so chose to.

"I am the owner and manager, Quincy Hart. And these are two of my assistants if you don't already know. While we wait for a few others, why don't you introduce yourselves." While he made himself comfortable in a chair with his coffee.

As Belle saw the man named Quincy come into the door, her nerves were getting the best of her. She knew she must calm down. Then she saw a plate of snacks and knew she would take some even though she was not really that hungry. As Quincy said his welcome, Belle smiled and nodded and laughed at his joke. Belle held out her hand to look professional. "Hello Mr. Quincy, I am Belle nice to meet you and these snacks look lovely."

SPOILER!!: A little owl friend

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Originally Posted by Mangig the Scops Owl

Mangig escaped flew out of the owlery and heard VOICES. Lots of voices! Whoooo was here? Did they need letterssss sent?! He could send them! He was goooood ESPECIALLY when there were TREATS involved!

He zooooomed through the open door of the mail room and saw sooo many new people! "Hoooooooo." HAI new people! He zooomed up above and around their heads, twittering excitedly. "Hooooooo!"

Oooo, was that FOOD down there? Were there TREATS too? Huh? HUH?

As Belle was looking around the room to hear what the sound was coming from, she saw an owl flying around. "Oh hey little fella!" Belle giggled and tried to make it come down. It was hooting gleefully and she was trying to pet it. She held her palm out and see if the owl would fly into it.

SPOILER!!: Elisa!

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Belle and Ethan. Alright.. They did seem like good, little kids. Elisa gave in a small smile to both, looking back to see her boss coming in. Relaxing back on her chair, as it made a slightly creaky noise, she sipped on her coffee, waiting for others. When was the third intern going to come? It was about time.

And there came in Zoe. The fluffy cat came in slowly, waving its tail lightly, staring at the new people. She jumped up and sat on Elisa's lap. Today Zoe had wanted to come to the post office too! "So people, this is Zoe.."

And almost silently flew in one of the owls. Seemed like the post owls wanted to join in too, huh? "Hoo.." she whispered, watching Mangig stare at the food.

And.. something was ticking her neck. Hehe.. She reached her hand to the back of her neck, and saw that it was an owl feather. "Hey!!" she said playfully smiling. Since she had come to the post office, she had almost come to see the owls as her pets. They were really cute. Well, most of the times, they were!

Belle gave a polite nod to Eliza and waved and smiled politely.. She saw that she had her famous cat Zoe on her lap. Belle smiled and went over to pet it. Before she did, Belle asked, "Is Zoe friendly?" before she even put her hands on her."I also have a pet owl Charlene back at home, i wish she was here to experience this."

SPOILER!!: Vashit!

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Vashti smiled at the young man that entered and would have greeted him properly, but almost immediately after Elisa and then another of the interns arrived, and it seemed best to wait until everyone had arrived so nothing had to be repeated. So Elisa got a simple nod and smile too. And then Quincy appeared, and it seemed he wanted to get the meeting started whether everyone was there or not. "Tea is lovely, thank you," she told him, sipping it carefully as he began the meeting.

She listened quietly as he spoke, and when he mentioned her and Elisa, she raised her hand to give them a little wave in greeting and a smile. "Lovely to meet you all," she said. "I'm Vashti." Just in case either of them had missed her name earlier when Elisa came in. Then she took another small sip of tea as Ethan began to introduce himself as well. He seemed like a good kid. And a sixth year? So he had just finished taking his OWLs not too long ago. Vashti still remembered those exams. Merlin, they were awful - the NEWTs even more so - but he probably did well like she had.

She might've said more, including saying hello to Zoe, but at that moment, an unexpected visitor burst into the room, and she couldn't help but laugh a little. Oh Mangig. Of course.

Belle waved at Vashti and said "Hello nice to meet you." Then Ethan spoke to her. She gasped and said "Hello Ethan!" she was relieved a friend of hers was here to help. She would not feel awkward asking questions to him if she had to clarify things. As Ethan was introducing himself and he was done. Belle decided it was her turn.

Belle cleared her throat and began to speak. "Hi guys, i am Belle Lecium. I am a seventh year this coming term. It is going to my final year. I am from the United States, well the state i live in is Kansas. I am excited to work here and learn something new."

Jayden walked slowly into the room. She had never been more excited for summer, and interning to start. She watched everyone, smiling as they introduced themselves, until suddenly it was her turn.

"Hey everyone! It's so nice to be meeting you all. I'm Jayden, one of the new interns..." She started, grinning at them all. "I'm a rising Ravenclaw fifth year, and I am totally stoked to be working with you all this summer." Totally stoked? Way to be professional, Jayden.

Late?

Clifford?

Never.

.... Well maybe sometimes.

Clifford strolled through the entrance, a rather bright pink box held under his left hand, while the right was in the pocket of his trousers. He made a quick glance around the room, giving his boss a sheepish smile, and throwing winks toward his female coworkers, and grinned over at the hyper Mangig. But he eyed the newcomers carefully.

He had never been a huge fan of children, especially the drool-filled toddler type. Though, these didn't seem like toddlers. But, in his opinion, teenagers weren't too much better. All the drama and hormones were something he didn't like to be around. There wasn't much he could do to change that though, were there? And anyhow, he had a nephew around their age so he supposed this wouldn't be too torturous.

As his glanced shied away from the kids, he glanced back down to the box in his hand and moved closer to the bossman. "Think they'll fancy this?" he half whispered. It wasn't anything different from what he normally brought; an assortment of chocolates ranging from things covered in chocolate to things filled with chocolate. Normal Clifford food.

"I think they will only if Mangig doesn't get to them first." Quincy said, watching the excited bird warily. He was gonna crash into the food, or worse poop on it, if he kept going and no one stopped him. And were this any regular day with a array of delicious snacks spread on the table, he would have gotten the bird himself.

But it wasn't.

He had interns now.

"It's nice to meet all three of you. First task is coming... earlier than planned." Did that owl laugh when he said that? "I'd like you lot to take Mangig there back to the owlery where he came from. Then we'll move on to the other tasks." He would sit back and finish his coffee.

Giggy zooooooooooooomed through the mail room, knocking into walls and almost crashing into the Puffer intern, but his super fast turn saved him the last second and he crashed into a wall instead. "Hoooo."

The owl bounced back to his feet and ziiiiped around the room again.

OOC: Catch him if you can interns.

Belle heard the one in charge ask the interns to do a task. Belle thought this was going to be easy. She had Charlene and she had to bait her to get her into her room. A Simple task for her.

Belle clapped for Mangig his name was? Belle thought that was an interesting name. "Come here Mangig!" Belle said while whistling. Belle then looked around her some treats. Once she found a couple on the desk that were just strays. She baited him. Belle held out her hand to Mangig for him to land. She used the treat to see if he would eat it and calm down.

OoooooHOOOOoooooo. Was that a TREAT in one of the new peoples' hands? Mangig zoooooomed happily around the room, as if celebrating the treat's presence, before realizing that it shouldn't be present for much longer. Because he needed to EAT it!

Giggy stopped his zooming and then turned and flapped his wings to make his way over to the Puff intern. He hovered there in front of her and reached forward to grab the treat in her hand with his beak.

NOM NOM.

Jayden stood, watching in awe as the owl flew around the room. "Funny little bugger, isn't he?" She called out as she moved to assist the others in their attempts at capture. Finally, it appeared as if Belle, one of the older Puffers managed to trick the owl into submission. At least it looked like it...


"Here! Grab him quick! Gently now..." Jayden called as she opened the cage door. Now, it just depended on if the owl was going to be caught and placed back into his home without a fight..

As Belle held out her treat, she knew it worked. She saw the owl's eyes widened and he was zooming toward her. As he was hovering over her, she held out her arm for the little guy to rest on it. She was being calm and collective. He seemed to love it since he was munching on it.


Belle then saw a Ravenclaw intern Jayden was it? Belle knew she introduced herself but she always had to double check. Belle then heard her orders to grab him gently. Belle nodded and did it sneakingly. As she held out her arm and the bird was hovering over the treat, she made an attempt to grab him and got it. It was wriggling but she was not hurting it. She put the owl through the cage doors. It was back home all fed.