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Dumblydor · 02-22-2021, 10:59 PM

SPOILER!!: Gabriel and Mariana

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Originally Posted by Waddles

Gabriel was unphased by the "crowd" that quickly gathered at the buffet. He nodded politely at the other young fellow who joined them, then finished eating his stuffed mushrooms so he could reply to the other man...Joseph, he said his name was. "Gabriel," he replied, shaking the man's hand. "Not a mushroom fan, I see." He noticed that Joseph seemed more interested in the fancy sandwiches instead. Also noticed, thanks to the nametags which spared them some boring small talk, that the man worked in the minister's office.

Gabriel really didn't know what went happened there.

"What a press secretary do?" he asked, trying to change the subject from the weird new fountain with the fire atop. Was it a stupid question that he would have figured out the answer to, if he'd given it thirty seconds of thought? Probably... He wiped his hands on a napkin, then surveyed the table so he didn't have to keep making eye contact.

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Originally Posted by TakemetotheBurrow

Following Joseph's gaze towards the fountain, Mariana frowned slightly. "Yes, that's new." And while it was impressive, the botanist preferred the one that used to stand in its place. She shrugged slightly, deciding not to dwell on it too much. Something told her the fountain wasn't the only change here that she was going to disagree with. Slipping her hand into the man's, she gave him a firm shake. "It's nice to meet you."

...She couldn't help but smile as they were joined by another man, one she recognized from last year's gathering and who seemed unbothered by polite social conventions like not talking with one's mouth full. She could hardly blame him, the food was calling to her, too. "It's going. I remember you. I believe we talked a bit last time we were here." She tapped her name tag. "Mariana."

And as for the question the next man to join them had asked, Mariana had to agree with Joe. "Those mini-sandwiches do look good. Don't mind if I do." She plucked up one for herself and bit right in.

Picking up another mini sandwich, Joseph smiled. "Yes, I never really liked mushrooms. They kind of freak me out. Not exactly sure why." Looking at his nametag, Joseph found that Gabriel was in YATI training. He glanced up as the man inquired about his job. "I mainly work with the Commissioner to stay up to date with the Ministry's publicity. I also collaborate with the media, like the Daily Prophet or the Quibbler, and act as the Ministry's spokesperson on most Ministry stances. I also go to press conferences, work with department heads and that sort of stuff." After the short description, he took a bite out of the sandwich in his hand. "Oh, and I'm the first face of the Ministry in official interactions and work closely with the Minister and the Senior Undersecretary to present the Ministry in a good light." Following the little addition, Joseph muttered under his breath. "At least that's what the job description said." Returning back to his normal volume, he queried about Gabriel's job in return. "So what do you actually learn in YATI training?"

Turning to Mariana, Joseph's gaze hardened as he saw her frown. He understood why she disapproved of the fountain. The Fountain of Magical Brethren was a truly picturesque statue, and sent out a much more acceptable message than the new one. The Fountain for the Greater Good striked fear into his heart instead of peace. It seemed dark and foreboding rather than glossy and welcoming. And above all, it promoted hatred instead of acceptance. "Nice to meet you too." In a bid to divert both of their attentions from the intimidating fountain, he added, "So what do botanists do?"

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Dumblydor Dementor Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Earth Posts: 93 Hogwarts RPG Name: Alfred Demaret Slytherin Sixth Year	SPOILER!!: Gabriel and Mariana Quote: Originally Posted by Waddles Gabriel was unphased by the "crowd" that quickly gathered at the buffet. He nodded politely at the other young fellow who joined them, then finished eating his stuffed mushrooms so he could reply to the other man...Joseph, he said his name was. "Gabriel," he replied, shaking the man's hand. "Not a mushroom fan, I see." He noticed that Joseph seemed more interested in the fancy sandwiches instead. Also noticed, thanks to the nametags which spared them some boring small talk, that the man worked in the minister's office. Gabriel really didn't know what went happened there. "What a press secretary do?" he asked, trying to change the subject from the weird new fountain with the fire atop. Was it a stupid question that he would have figured out the answer to, if he'd given it thirty seconds of thought? Probably... He wiped his hands on a napkin, then surveyed the table so he didn't have to keep making eye contact. Quote: Originally Posted by TakemetotheBurrow Following Joseph's gaze towards the fountain, Mariana frowned slightly. "Yes, that's new." And while it was impressive, the botanist preferred the one that used to stand in its place. She shrugged slightly, deciding not to dwell on it too much. Something told her the fountain wasn't the only change here that she was going to disagree with. Slipping her hand into the man's, she gave him a firm shake. "It's nice to meet you." ...She couldn't help but smile as they were joined by another man, one she recognized from last year's gathering and who seemed unbothered by polite social conventions like not talking with one's mouth full. She could hardly blame him, the food was calling to her, too. "It's going. I remember you. I believe we talked a bit last time we were here." She tapped her name tag. "Mariana." And as for the question the next man to join them had asked, Mariana had to agree with Joe. "Those mini-sandwiches do look good. Don't mind if I do." She plucked up one for herself and bit right in. Picking up another mini sandwich, Joseph smiled. "Yes, I never really liked mushrooms. They kind of freak me out. Not exactly sure why." Looking at his nametag, Joseph found that Gabriel was in YATI training. He glanced up as the man inquired about his job. "I mainly work with the Commissioner to stay up to date with the Ministry's publicity. I also collaborate with the media, like the Daily Prophet or the Quibbler, and act as the Ministry's spokesperson on most Ministry stances. I also go to press conferences, work with department heads and that sort of stuff." After the short description, he took a bite out of the sandwich in his hand. "Oh, and I'm the first face of the Ministry in official interactions and work closely with the Minister and the Senior Undersecretary to present the Ministry in a good light." Following the little addition, Joseph muttered under his breath. "At least that's what the job description said." Returning back to his normal volume, he queried about Gabriel's job in return. "So what do you actually learn in YATI training?" Turning to Mariana, Joseph's gaze hardened as he saw her frown. He understood why she disapproved of the fountain. The Fountain of Magical Brethren was a truly picturesque statue, and sent out a much more acceptable message than the new one. The Fountain for the Greater Good striked fear into his heart instead of peace. It seemed dark and foreboding rather than glossy and welcoming. And above all, it promoted hatred instead of acceptance. "Nice to meet you too." In a bid to divert both of their attentions from the intimidating fountain, he added, "So what do botanists do?"