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07-01-2013, 02:44 AM

Text Cut: Howard and Tasha

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Originally Posted by noodles

It was debatable whether the attack of nerves Howard Constantine had suffered this morning had been a curse or a blessing in disguise. Although unable to sleep last night, and his stomach in knots this morning, a calming draught had taken the edge off. He had dropped his daughter off with his mother and then left for his first day of work at the Ministry feeling much more positive and relaxed about the day ahead.

The cracks still showed though. A man who was clearly uncomfortable in his own skin, with his hands buried deep in his trouser pockets, shoulders hunched as usual, seemingly trying to make himself look smaller than his quiteconsiderablyaboveaverageheight, made his way towards the juice bar where he was to meet with another ministry worker for a guided tour of his new workplace.

He sidled towards a woman and a man, hoping they could point him in the right direction.

“Excuse me.” He cleared his throat nervously. “..I was wondering if you could tell me where I could find Natasha Warrington?”

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nordic Witch

SPOILER!!: Gidyun+Howard

Sipping on her cold and fresh lemonade Natasha stood leaned against the bar thinking about nothing and everything as she waited. She was beginning to think about finding herself a chair of some sort when a man walked up to her with a hopeful smile. Shooting the man a sunny smile of her own, she affirmed. "I am Natasha Warrington. Are you Howard Constantine?" Or Gidyun Yenorin. It was a 50/50 % chance that she got it right but she doubted it. A name on a piece of paper didn’t exactly supply with information on appearance.

Gesturing towards the bar behind her she asked "Do you want to buy something to drink before we start the tour?" They had to wait for the other man anyway.

O__O

A giant!!!

Tasha almost jumped out of her skin as a very tall man approached her from the right. The nervous body language didn’t exactly fit with the otherwise tall appearance of the man. Hastily drinking a bit more lemonade to calm herself she responded some moments later with a calm smile. "Yes, I'm Natasha Warrington. Are you here for the tour?"

Quote:

Originally Posted by noodles

Howard was too busy contemplating his day ahead to notice that he had startled the woman. He glanced at the man and then looked back down at the her, shoulders pulled in close to his body protectively.

SHE was Natasha Warrington. What a bit of luck!

“Oh, yes yes I am. I'm Howard Constantine, Accidents and Catastrophes Department.” He introduced himself in the formal way he had heard other employees doing, though he didn't offer his hand to shake. Oh, no no no.. no. Physical contact was completely unnecessary.

Was it just the three of them? For some reason Howard had been expecting a large group with a tour guide like you get at muggle tourist attractions.

Giving the woman a smile "No, I'm Gidyun." he responded pleasantly. "Err, no I'm fine." He had just drank like 5 cups of coffee in fact, trying to stay awake after Becca being up the last few nights with morning sickness. Merlin, why couldn't morning sickness...be in the morning? Not middle of the night til 3 a.m.? Looking up as another person joined their group he had caught Natasha's expression and realized what it was for. "Morning, Howard. I'm Gidyun Yenorin." he said with a smile "Head of International Cooperation." Yes, the department head and needing a tour guide as well.

At least Becca had given him a brief description of the ministry! Now he'd just like to find his way around rather than just knowing where the lifts were in each level.

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Lizasaurus Guest Posts: n/a	Text Cut: Howard and Tasha Quote: Originally Posted by noodles It was debatable whether the attack of nerves Howard Constantine had suffered this morning had been a curse or a blessing in disguise. Although unable to sleep last night, and his stomach in knots this morning, a calming draught had taken the edge off. He had dropped his daughter off with his mother and then left for his first day of work at the Ministry feeling much more positive and relaxed about the day ahead. The cracks still showed though. A man who was clearly uncomfortable in his own skin, with his hands buried deep in his trouser pockets, shoulders hunched as usual, seemingly trying to make himself look smaller than his quiteconsiderablyaboveaverageheight, made his way towards the juice bar where he was to meet with another ministry worker for a guided tour of his new workplace. He sidled towards a woman and a man, hoping they could point him in the right direction. “Excuse me.” He cleared his throat nervously. “..I was wondering if you could tell me where I could find Natasha Warrington?” Quote: Originally Posted by Nordic Witch SPOILER!!: Gidyun+Howard Sipping on her cold and fresh lemonade Natasha stood leaned against the bar thinking about nothing and everything as she waited. She was beginning to think about finding herself a chair of some sort when a man walked up to her with a hopeful smile. Shooting the man a sunny smile of her own, she affirmed. "I am Natasha Warrington. Are you Howard Constantine?" Or Gidyun Yenorin. It was a 50/50 % chance that she got it right but she doubted it. A name on a piece of paper didn’t exactly supply with information on appearance. Gesturing towards the bar behind her she asked "Do you want to buy something to drink before we start the tour?" They had to wait for the other man anyway. O__O A giant!!! Tasha almost jumped out of her skin as a very tall man approached her from the right. The nervous body language didn’t exactly fit with the otherwise tall appearance of the man. Hastily drinking a bit more lemonade to calm herself she responded some moments later with a calm smile. "Yes, I'm Natasha Warrington. Are you here for the tour?" Quote: Originally Posted by noodles Howard was too busy contemplating his day ahead to notice that he had startled the woman. He glanced at the man and then looked back down at the her, shoulders pulled in close to his body protectively. SHE was Natasha Warrington. What a bit of luck! “Oh, yes yes I am. I'm Howard Constantine, Accidents and Catastrophes Department.” He introduced himself in the formal way he had heard other employees doing, though he didn't offer his hand to shake. Oh, no no no.. no. Physical contact was completely unnecessary. Was it just the three of them? For some reason Howard had been expecting a large group with a tour guide like you get at muggle tourist attractions. Giving the woman a smile "No, I'm Gidyun." he responded pleasantly. "Err, no I'm fine." He had just drank like 5 cups of coffee in fact, trying to stay awake after Becca being up the last few nights with morning sickness. Merlin, why couldn't morning sickness...be in the morning? Not middle of the night til 3 a.m.? Looking up as another person joined their group he had caught Natasha's expression and realized what it was for. "Morning, Howard. I'm Gidyun Yenorin." he said with a smile "Head of International Cooperation." Yes, the department head and needing a tour guide as well. At least Becca had given him a brief description of the ministry! Now he'd just like to find his way around rather than just knowing where the lifts were in each level.