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TeafortheSoul · 11-10-2010, 11:37 PM

"You're right. We can't just assume anything. I think the ministry needs change. Stagnation is never good, its just that, in my opinion, an inexperienced administration is... ripe for the picking." Evander told Dorian. "I think a lot of the internal happenings have changed things, and not for the better."

He glanced at Prometheus and then when the younger man spoke he shook his head.

"Can you blame her?" Really. Could you blame the minister, "she's young and relatively inexperienced and it can't be easy to suddenly step into a position of power, over a ministry as disorganised and insular as ours has become. Actually almost every other Magical Ministry in the entire world employs advisers, liasion officers, and those who are employed for public relations purposes. We do not and have not for many years. I'm bloody concerned now, how cut off we are from the general wizarding public." It didn't look good.

Looking at Alysson next, that was a much easier to answer question. "Security checks are actually necessary and, in my opinion, a long time coming. Its not so much our problem, not with Ministry Security part of a seperate department but... have you any idea how many security breaches there have been? Individuals breaking in, causing havoc and disrupting ministry operations. How can anyone take it seriously if its so easy to waltz on in and... well the last one to cause havoc on level three, was claiming to be the next dark lord for example."

Something the man, Martel, had said was true to Evander. "Best to go through these checks, pass them and then stand strong and confident knowing that its not our department causing all the security issues. Maybe at the least, It'd be a comfort to the public, because you can bet it will get it out, comforting to know that we're answerable." It was a grudging admission there. Not because he didn't believe it, but because of who had said it in the first place. He had no desire to agree with D'Isigny on anything. Or Gevrik for that matter, but Van had been aware of the need for a long time now.

He was aware, peripherally, of Damien's feral grin at the mention of training and Evander couldn't help but grin himself. He was also aware when the man immediately turned on the charm towards the new woman, Laurie. That was so normal that Van didn't bother paying much more attention than that. The man supposedly attacked by pirates? Total rogue. And Evander's best friend, as it turned out.

He looked at Laurie and nodded once. "From what I saw you checked out, Laurie, but you'll be just as subject to the checks as anyone else." It was the way of things.

"Its not something to take personally. These checks, these changes, the new leadership." He added. "Its just something to be prepared for, be vigilant over." He rubbed at his brow and sipped his coffee. Cold.

Ehh. Evander paused to use a heating charm on it. Once that was done he downed it in one.

"Now, theres something else. I guess its obvious that we're short staffed." Which was why Evander had got himself stuck with paperwork for quite the while. "And whether its because of injury, or people quitting, taking leave, or even in a few cases, death, is irrelevant. We've got to pull together now. I've had word that I can't promote or hire anyone officially for the remaining division head positions." He nodded at Dacs. She, young thing, but fiesty, was the only one. Ben's experience would be useful but Evander had his hands tied and couldn't do a thing. Well. Not that anyway.

"There aren't enough workers on active duty, and I can't pull anyone who is assigned to patrol. The whole country is important, and I'd hate us to be blindsided elsewhere because we've concentrated efforts on Diagon Alley and London in general." That. That would suck.

"So we're going to form a temporary special force. I managed to speak to the Minister alone and she's given us leave to do so." Though... she seemed a little absent-minded, which was odd and a puzzle for another day.

"Those of you who are more experienced with the capture of criminals will be Enforcers, those of you trained for investigative and interrogation purposes will be Surveyors, and you will be a team. We'll all be a team." And Evander Bole would be right out there with them. "We'll cooperate with the internal investigations but we'll also keep our own eyes and ears open."

Phew. Probably there'd be questions. He looked around, giving them all time to digest.

11-10-2010, 11:37 PM	#24 (permalink)
TeafortheSoul Formerly: Tegz Demiguise Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hobbiton Posts: 24,239 Hogwarts RPG Name: ??? Ravenclaw Hogwarts RPG Name: Ronnie Thurkell Gryffindor Seventh Year x12 x12	All of yah behold the wonders of a quoteless post. I don't normally bold but... lives in a hobbit hole \|\| Ern and Touz's Nuzzle \|\| roflysst \|\| looking at a seed packet "You're right. We can't just assume anything. I think the ministry needs change. Stagnation is never good, its just that, in my opinion, an inexperienced administration is... ripe for the picking." Evander told Dorian. "I think a lot of the internal happenings have changed things, and not for the better." He glanced at Prometheus and then when the younger man spoke he shook his head. "Can you blame her?" Really. Could you blame the minister, "she's young and relatively inexperienced and it can't be easy to suddenly step into a position of power, over a ministry as disorganised and insular as ours has become. Actually almost every other Magical Ministry in the entire world employs advisers, liasion officers, and those who are employed for public relations purposes. We do not and have not for many years. I'm bloody concerned now, how cut off we are from the general wizarding public." It didn't look good. Looking at Alysson next, that was a much easier to answer question. "Security checks are actually necessary and, in my opinion, a long time coming. Its not so much our problem, not with Ministry Security part of a seperate department but... have you any idea how many security breaches there have been? Individuals breaking in, causing havoc and disrupting ministry operations. How can anyone take it seriously if its so easy to waltz on in and... well the last one to cause havoc on level three, was claiming to be the next dark lord for example." Something the man, Martel, had said was true to Evander. "Best to go through these checks, pass them and then stand strong and confident knowing that its not our department causing all the security issues. Maybe at the least, It'd be a comfort to the public, because you can bet it will get it out, comforting to know that we're answerable." It was a grudging admission there. Not because he didn't believe it, but because of who had said it in the first place. He had no desire to agree with D'Isigny on anything. Or Gevrik for that matter, but Van had been aware of the need for a long time now. He was aware, peripherally, of Damien's feral grin at the mention of training and Evander couldn't help but grin himself. He was also aware when the man immediately turned on the charm towards the new woman, Laurie. That was so normal that Van didn't bother paying much more attention than that. The man supposedly attacked by pirates? Total rogue. And Evander's best friend, as it turned out. He looked at Laurie and nodded once. "From what I saw you checked out, Laurie, but you'll be just as subject to the checks as anyone else." It was the way of things. "Its not something to take personally. These checks, these changes, the new leadership." He added. "Its just something to be prepared for, be vigilant over." He rubbed at his brow and sipped his coffee. Cold. Ehh. Evander paused to use a heating charm on it. Once that was done he downed it in one. "Now, theres something else. I guess its obvious that we're short staffed." Which was why Evander had got himself stuck with paperwork for quite the while. "And whether its because of injury, or people quitting, taking leave, or even in a few cases, death, is irrelevant. We've got to pull together now. I've had word that I can't promote or hire anyone officially for the remaining division head positions." He nodded at Dacs. She, young thing, but fiesty, was the only one. Ben's experience would be useful but Evander had his hands tied and couldn't do a thing. Well. Not that anyway. "There aren't enough workers on active duty, and I can't pull anyone who is assigned to patrol. The whole country is important, and I'd hate us to be blindsided elsewhere because we've concentrated efforts on Diagon Alley and London in general." That. That would suck. "So we're going to form a temporary special force. I managed to speak to the Minister alone and she's given us leave to do so." Though... she seemed a little absent-minded, which was odd and a puzzle for another day. "Those of you who are more experienced with the capture of criminals will be Enforcers, those of you trained for investigative and interrogation purposes will be Surveyors, and you will be a team. We'll all be a team." And Evander Bole would be right out there with them. "We'll cooperate with the internal investigations but we'll also keep our own eyes and ears open." Phew. Probably there'd be questions. He looked around, giving them all time to digest. __________________ love is like a letter wrote :: and life is like an envelope be careful who you give it to :: they might not give it back to you