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It was after the feast and Annie was all set up in her office for her little meeting with her boys. She did hope Cosgrach would be back for this, even if he didn't entirely.... support her little plan. At least Javy and Piers were on board. But now, where WERE they? Hmm? She had tea and after-dinner coffee and Gingersnapple in her lap. All ready! |
After the feast was over and Piers was stuffed full to the brim with delicious food, Piers took the lead and tugged Javy along up to Annie's office like she had asked. He wondered what it was about. Perhaps another meeting like they had last term, but where was Cosgrach? He was part of the team, wasn't he? Oh well. They'd find out. With a knock on her doorframe after reaching the top of the stairs, Piers entered the office and gave the woman nod and walked towards to where she was sitting. "Evening, Annie." |
Cosgrach was in the worst mood ever. He had missed the feast and probably missed at least half of this meeting too. While it wasn't his hardest night, it was coming to that fast. So far, he had argued with 3 people, and he was sure the count would go higher before the night ended. He was angry, hurt and angry, and he made no effort to hide it. He rushed into Annie's office in the worst mood and was ready to DEMAND to hear all about the meeting - before he realised Piers and Javy had JUST come. Well, he wasn't late, then. Half of him wished he was, so that he could bark at them, but his logic kept him back and even forced him to nod at everyone. He muttered a "Good evening," though they probably only heard a manly grunt, and sat on a chair. Well? |
That was some feast in Javier's mind. He was quite full to the point of where the signs of drowsiness was hinting on seeping in eventually. That would explain the slight tugging from Piers' hand as they both made their way up to the second floor where they were expected. Javy knew what this would be about, after walking inside with Piers to see Annie and her cat waiting for them. "Good evening Annie." Turning his head he happened to see Cosgrach just over by a chair, who got a nod from him too. "Cosgrach.." |
Aha, there they all were now. "Evening, gentlemen," she stood as the three entered her office, cat still in her arms, and gave them all nods. Cosgrach seemed... a bit off, maybe he was upset about something, but she would ask after this was over. And of course, she would need to let the house elves know he had made it back so that he could get some dinner. There was surely plenty left. "Let's get down to business," she announced without further ado, resuming her seat and her petting of Gingy Was that too blunt? "And what I mean by that is.... who IS this Lolita Domingo? Why did she choose Hogwarts? WHAT was she doing in the forest? We all know it was her out there, leading the librarian and students to be attacked.... but why? If her motives are pure, I want you three to find out about it and tell me why she didn't come forward with her involvement in this mess. If her motives are unsavory, I want hard evidence proving that too." She rapped her sharp nails on the armrest of her chair as she continued. "It's time somebody showed some accountability for all the things that go wrong around here. Are you three still in?" |
And right down to business they got. Piers listened carefully and nodded here and there, completely agreeing with everything she had said. Honestly, he was rather surprised to see Lolita still here. He KNEW she was fishy, he just knew it! So... they had to figure out what she was up to. And get her gone. Piers nodded again. "We'll do what has to be done." At least HE would. He was sure the others were on board. "What do you propose?" he inquired, leaning against the chair in front of him (he'd been sitting all evening and would probably slip into a food coma if he sat again at the moment). "Keep a close watch? Or... a closer watch?" Sneak into her office, do some digging. That sounded... exciting. Could he volunteer? |
Indeed it was about Lolita. As he was sitting down curtly nodding when appropriate at the task at hand on what they needed to do. Were they still in? Of course Javier would be. He was all for figuring out on why such actions from her nearly lead to deaths at the school. Javy turned his head at Piers when he spoke, who practically earned some frostbite helping Leo with the other students return safely from that forest investigation. His brows creased a moment as he remembered that. "Yes. I'm still in. Whatever it takes." Now what else did they need to do besides the close watching? As Annie said there would need to be plenty of proof. But hey, these were the wise men after all. They'd figure it out. "I'm sure one of us can capture a few words from her as well," As he glanced towards Cosgrach at that suggestion. He had more.. resources to work with so to speak to help with it too. |
Cosgrach was so stiff you'd think he was just a mannequin. He listened to all, and showed no emotion. This didn't mean he was against the idea - if anything, had it not been for that Cece, they would have already slipped some Veritaserum and been done with it. "I'm in," he croaked in the end. He could do the talking part like Javy suggested. He just wasn't very communicative that night, excuse him. |
Good, they were all in. Anastasia made calm and cool eye contact with each man, giving them all nods before she spoke again. Now, she was looking at Piers first. "I am thinking that we need a closer watch." She raised her brows slightly. "We need to know what SHE was thinking when she went into that forest. And I think the only way to do that is to investigate her on a personal level. I'm talking office, belongings, diary, clothing, any and all spells used by her wand... whatever you can find, I'll take and turn in to the authorities. Do not hold back. Do you have something in mind?" A little B&E never hurt nobody. And with that sentiment, she looked to Javy and Cossy. "Now you two, I think, are smooth talkers. I would loooove, Cossy," she needed him to pay attention a little more and stew a little less, "for you to talk to Lolita in a persuasive manner. Javy, you can assist in this." Because he WAS such a good looking and smooth guy. Chances were that Lolita would know he was with Piers, though. "Corner her in the staff room. Distract her while Piers is in her office." A plan was quickly forming here, and it looked positively sneaky. Could they do it? Annie waited, her brows still peaked. |
Should it have been alarming that Piers was a little... excited about this? He tried not to show it. It had been a while since he had gotten into this kind of shenanigans. But he DID know this was dangerous. If Lolita was who they thought she was, they needed to proceed with caution. He knew that. Piers nodded again, all set with Annie's plan. |
Okay. Okay. Okay. If this had been a better moment for Cosgrach, he would have felt PROUD that JAVY would be his ASSISTANT in talking, but tonight, he simply grunted a "Yes." They didn't have to do it right away, did they? He would soon feel better and much more communicative with Lolita. And this time, he wouldn't even ask Cece's opinion. |
Assisting the both of them. Lovely. Mostly with Cossy while Piers got to infiltrating the office. Why was that? Because Javier was declared a smooth talker. How flattering it was to hear that. As Javier curtly nodded from hearing the rest of the instructions, "Of course, it'll be done." giving Piers a reassured look before looking towards Cosgrach. Clearly it was not one of his best nights from the look on his face. Goodness, the poor man looked partially starved on top of grumpy. Anyways, three of the wise men were about ready for this. |
This was something Annie adored about working with men: when they made decisions, they made decisions. And they could "Good. I am delighted to hear it, and will be even mooore pleased when you bring me some results." She tugged Gingersnapple back into her arms for more pats and then stood up. "I expect you will treat this...mission...with the utmost secrecy, yes?? It goes without saying that what happens in the Headmistress' Office stays in the Headmistress' Office?" |
Cosgrach stood up too and nodded curtly. "Of course, Annie." They got this. She needn't worry. He'd already forgotten what was said here, see? He took a step towards the door. Could they leave? |
Well then, they were dismissed for now. "Keep in touch... and be careful, you three." With that, Annie showed the men out, still petting Gingy all the while, and then retreated to her chambers for the night. Whew. That was one meeting down. |
Well. Fuller gave apologetic and appreciative nods to the two students at the gargoyles before heading up the stairs behind the Headmistress. It was quite important after all, so he didn't feel too bad. Once they were in his office and the door was shut, Piers pulled out the duplicated journal entries and set them on Annie's desk. "Taken right from Domingo's journal. She was tracking them." He pointed to the spot where the Chorts were mentioned so she could read for herself. |
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"Oh wonderful," the redhead murmured with some thinly veiled |
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The charms professor leaned over the headmistress' desk. "What's the next step?" |
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She raised her eyebrows at his lea "Looks like a new job will be opening up soon, Fuller..." And this time Annie didn't bother to disguise her smile of delight. She rose from her desk and began the walk back to her door. "Know any Artihmancers?" |
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Piers followed Annie to the door and let out a small chuckle. "I'll keep my eye out." But they were in this mess because another staff member had brought an Arithmancer in, weren't they? "Let me know if you need anything else," he said, beginning to see himself out. He'd be happy to help. |
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And with that taken care of, Annie returned to her desk and stuffed the copied journals into an envelope. She then stashed that out of sight until the girls waiting had been addressed. |
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Once she reached the office beyond, she stopped in front of what could only be this Headmistress' desk and dropped into a bow. "Your Majesty." And nope, no sitting from her until invited. That would be rude. |
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Annie decided to just take it on stride, and play along. "What a pleasure, miss...?" She held out her hand daintily. "Please have a seat. What brings you up here today?" |
Samantha entered the Headmistress's office and looked around. She would wait until she was allowed to sit and speak before moving from the spot she was standing on. It was such a long time since Professor Flamsteed had given her advice. He was normal back then. |
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