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06-07-2014, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Becky

Her eyes flicked to the other guy Gid nodded to, and a smile appeared when she saw the little one with him. If they brought all four kids here, people would be pulling their hair out. They were good enough, but four was a lot. "Yeah... don't get my hopes up." A deep sigh sounded from Becca, but a smile snuck back onto her face as he said he'd dance.

Reaching up for the glass, she took it with a murmur of thanks and sipped. "Go socialise. Sitting with your wife must be ruining your evening."

Aron's little boy was cute, really sweet combination of Harry and James Potter. "Becs, I'm not trying to get your hopes up. I'm very serious about this. Things are going to change, and if it means dancing in an apron so be it." Meh, well it wasn't a dress and he hadn't said tiara, though he was sure either Norah or Emma would fix that and make sure he had one to use.

He sat back beside her, "Well. I'd sort of rather stay here with you. You never ruin evenings." Well, not usually...

sweetpinkpixie · 06-07-2014, 05:21 AM

SPOILER!!: HOW did I not see that bag comment coming? XD

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Originally Posted by ArianaBlack

So yes, spending her whole night at the dessert table was hardly what she had in mind when she received the gala invitation. But at least it was tasty? Sigh. She should've asked Mark to come with her. Or Jeffery. Or even Henry. Oh wait, Henry just got engaged, didn't he? Whatever, she could've still brought Mark or Jeffery. But no. You'll make some new friends. You'll meet people. You loooove people. Yet, the only person she had become acquainted with thus far has been Mr. Chocolate Shavings. And he isn't even a good conversationalist.

Just when the thought of leaving the gala had crossed her mind, she felt a tug on her dress. Oh no. Ugh. She knew that strapless wasn't a good choice. Next time she would have to go with the lavender flowy straps. Sure, it didn't make as big of a statement, but at least that dress was reliable. Carefully readjusting the dress, Tiffany hadn't even realized that a little person was on the other end of it.... that is, until she heard the squeak. "What---??" She looked around with an expression of confusion, where did that come from?

Down. Down, is where it came from. Tiffany was half expecting a dwarf or goblin to be waiting for her, but instead she found-- A BABY!? What was a baby doing at a ministry gala? For Merlin's sake, there's firewhiskey here! This is no place for a child. AND OHMYGOSH. It was pulling on her dress! HER DESIGNER DRESS! She tugged at the fabric in order to get it back from the infant who was apparently trying to get her attention with it. "Let go!" she said, before realizing that she was talking to a child. Then in the best sweet tone she could muster, she tried again, "Hi, dear, uh, could you not? It's designer." Did the baby even speak english?

Coco? Evidently he did! "Yes, YES! Coco! It is Coco! My clutch is a Coco Chanel peice!" This baby was so intelligent! Goodness. Maybe babies weren't half bad! Especially this one. He is a real prodigy. Maybe that's why he's at the gala. Maybe he got an invitation too. For Merlin's sake, he knew COCO CHANEL, Tiffany would definitely hire this little guy to work in the ministry. Any friend of Coco's was a friend of hers.

Bending down, Tiffany scooped little-baby-prodigy-fashionista into her hands. Baby in one hand, and plate with chocolate shavings in the other, Tiffany was glowing. Maybe no escort was actually the best escort?

Derfael's big blue eyes widened when she raised her voice to him. The corners of his lips began to curve downwards and his chin wibbled ever so slightly as his eyes squinted and mouth began to open.

"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

He just wanted some of the cake. Why was she yelling at him?! His tiny hands balled up into fists and rubbed his eyes as his infant shrieks continued and he even stomped his feet a little to emphasize just how distraught he was over being told no to the cake. At least that was how he understood things. He did not know who this Coco Chanel was, but it was not cake and THAT is what mattered.

"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA---"

But then the next moment he was being lifted off the ground and his crying subsided significantly. She wasn't as warm as Mama, but it was better than being on the ground. Thumb on his right hand went right into his mouth and his left hand gripped the fabric of the top of her dress.

StarShine · 06-07-2014, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline

Simon absently debated grabbing a bite to eat as he waited, yet opted against it in the end. The last thing he wanted was to be caught chewing. He briefly waved back at Aron who had waved at him in passing, smiling at the sight of the little shadow with the department head. The near matching costumes of father and son was certainly cute and creative. However his attention was drawn away from the two as he looked around and spotted another familiar face, this time the very pretty face of his guest for the evening.

"Hello," he greeted back, returning her smile with one of his own. Keeping up with appearances he offered a small bow. The auror then took a moment to take in her outfit, quite fitting with his own. "You look...beautiful," Simon commented, just a touch tentative on the adjective and hoping it wasn't too forward. But then she had used handsome on him so it was equal and it was the truth.

Angelina blushed lightly. "Thank you. I made the dress all by myself, though the design isn't mine." Did he like it? Hopefully that 'beautiful' wasn't out of courtesy.

Well.

"So all these people are your colleagues?" She ran a curious gaze around. He knew everything about her working place, but she knew almost nothing about his. Today, she'd learn. She briefly had an internal fright: what if he would somehow be reluctant to introduce her, but then again, he wouldn't even invite her there, would he? Nah. He wanted her to be there. She could relax and meet people.

Becky · 06-07-2014, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lizasaurus

Aron's little boy was cute, really sweet combination of Harry and James Potter. "Becs, I'm not trying to get your hopes up. I'm very serious about this. Things are going to change, and if it means dancing in an apron so be it." Meh, well it wasn't a dress and he hadn't said tiara, though he was sure either Norah or Emma would fix that and make sure he had one to use.

He sat back beside her, "Well. I'd sort of rather stay here with you. You never ruin evenings." Well, not usually...

Of course. "Mhmm." Her eyes scanned the room quickly again. "Seeing you dance in an apron isn't one of my dreams, funnily enough." She gazed at him. "If it was, then you'd have been doing it long ago." Tilting her head at him, Becca leant back in her seat.

"Well now that's a lie. You should know better than to lie to me." Her blue eyes were on him again as she readjusted her jacket. "You can stay if you want though."

*PhoenixRising* · 06-07-2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Samia

The sad part was that the ministry would be opening again. Didn't they just get the VERY small holiday? The best part was he was once again being accompanied by Alex. He didn't even had to think about it twice - he had simple asked her to go with him. AGAIN. Just like the many other times.

Dressed in some ridiculous Victorian costume, and arm in arm with Alex - the man made his way into the banquet hall. Looking here and there, greeting whoever he could recognize in their costumes.

"Are you sure you can keep walking in this thing?" he turned to ask his date for the evening. Her dress seemed pretty heavy. It definitely didn't seem like a dress one could keep walking in. He had to find the a seat soon.

It wasn't like this meant anything, right? Her going with Cole? It just meant they didn't have to go alone and they were practically best friends, so why not? Which is why she hadn't thought twice when he asked her, though she probably would've been upset if he hadn't.

"The heels are nothing." She smiled in amusement. It was true, she's worn heels of this size before all night long without even a blister. "Though I do wish I'd chosen something with less of a hoop..." Ugh, how did medieval women wear these things all the time anyway? But hey, it was an excuse to hold Cole's arm for support so she didn't topple over - yet stand far enough away to keep an appropriate distance. Glancing around the room at everyone's outfits, she spotted Jasmine and would've gone over but it seemed she had a flea of females already surrounding her. Alex waved instead, not wanting to intrude and spotted a near empty table instead. "That one looks good." Except what she didn't expect was how much MORE uncomfortable sitting might be over standing.

Magical Soul · 06-07-2014, 05:54 PM

Vic liked how Jan's hair looked tonight. Yes, it got caught in his eye and left him blinking fiercely for a moment, and yes it made her look tinier than she was, but it was so... orange. He enjoyed looking at it. He frogot about HIS own long, blonde hair. The wig itched and the armour was uncomfortable in some places and made clanking noise as he walked, but he felt so regal and authentic.

And like a regal he walked. Vic strolled into the place like he owns it, with January somewhere next to him, naturally heading for the food table.

sarahlooo · 06-07-2014, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Magical Soul

Vic liked how Jan's hair looked tonight. Yes, it got caught in his eye and left him blinking fiercely for a moment, and yes it made her look tinier than she was, but it was so... orange. He enjoyed looking at it. He frogot about HIS own long, blonde hair. The wig itched and the armour was uncomfortable in some places and made clanking noise as he walked, but he felt so regal and authentic.

And like a regal he walked. Vic strolled into the place like he owns it, with January somewhere next to him, naturally heading for the food table.

Her hair was EVERYWHERE. She had used a dozen charms to curl it so wildly, but she hadn't thought to find a charm to keep it in place. As she walked across the room, she felt it move all over, probably whipping into Vic's face at times, so she tried to push most of it all to the other side. Whew. She looped her arm with Vic's so she wouldn't get lost in it.

Vic's hair was rather nice. Long, blonde and shiny. She had almost laughed when she saw him all dressed up in his armor, but she managed to keep it together. He looked quite handsome.

Speaking of his hair, it looked a bit longer on one side, so January carefully tugged the other side so it would be even. "Your hair was crooked," she told him quietly. "Err... My lord." That seemed appropriate.

*Holmesian Feline* · 06-07-2014, 06:44 PM

SPOILER!!: Angelina

Ah, so it was her work...in a way. Simon had been wondering about that seeing as she did tell him several times of her work. "You're welcome. You do do good work," he complimented. Though the dress only truly accented Angelina and her natural self...besides helping her fit into the mood of the evening of course.

"Most of them...in a way," he answered following her gaze and looking around at those he noticed gathered around the area they were in. There was Aron and Gidyun, the two department heads he knew and had worked with while doing security duties. "No one from my actual department is here, at least in this part of the party," the auror clarified looking back at his date.

SPOILER!!: Vic

Then he caught sight of someone he believed he knew coming into the banquet area. On further inspection the auror finally made out Vic and his date , finally providing a coworker to say hi to and introduce to Angelina. Simon didn't want her to think he was hiding them from her. "Actually, there is one now. Shall we?" he questioned, offering an arm for her to take before leading them both over.

"Good evening," he greeted to the prosecutor and a woman he placed as ministry but had never met. Simon would wait until he was acknowledge before doing introductions, letting the older man make the decision if he wanted to talk.

Magical Soul · 06-07-2014, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sarahlooo

Her hair was EVERYWHERE. She had used a dozen charms to curl it so wildly, but she hadn't thought to find a charm to keep it in place. As she walked across the room, she felt it move all over, probably whipping into Vic's face at times, so she tried to push most of it all to the other side. Whew. She looped her arm with Vic's so she wouldn't get lost in it.

Vic's hair was rather nice. Long, blonde and shiny. She had almost laughed when she saw him all dressed up in his armor, but she managed to keep it together. He looked quite handsome.

Speaking of his hair, it looked a bit longer on one side, so January carefully tugged the other side so it would be even. "Your hair was crooked," she told him quietly. "Err... My lord." That seemed appropriate.

Vic sneezed. It wasn't the winter, it was the hair in his nose. Again. But he wasn't complaining, everything that shot out of Jan like that was welcome in his eyes, and his nose apparently. He looked a little confused as she pulled his hair. "Ow." What? He felt the need to say that even if it was a wig. There was a smirk on his face, though. "Apology accepted, beautiful maiden." ??? WHO was she supposed to be? A dazzling archer? It worked.

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Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline

Then he caught sight of someone he believed he knew coming into the banquet area. On further inspection the auror finally made out Vic and his date , finally providing a coworker to say hi to and introduce to Angelina. Simon didn't want her to think he was hiding them from her. "Actually, there is one now. Shall we?" he questioned, offering an arm for her to take before leading them both over.

"Good evening," he greeted to the prosecutor and a woman he placed as ministry but had never met. Simon would wait until he was acknowledge before doing introductions, letting the older man make the decision if he wanted to talk.

... "Simon!" Vic called out, pleased to see one of his colleagues. Young, wild, and very untamed colleagues (i.e. Emily's ~~pets~~ people). "Evening to you, too." He shook the young man's hand, putting all the strength a regal Knight should have, but that shouldn't be a problem with an Auror, right? Right. "Courting my--" Pftpfffftpfffft hair in his mouth. "Girlfriend, the beautiful January Pennifold." He added, using his low-tone voice and putting a hand on Jan's ~~hair~~ shoulder. So knight-y of him.

Syd · 06-07-2014, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GrapehGrape

Bradley had glanced over at Sel giving her a wave and a grin. He was comfortable here in his seat. He was even debating taking off these awful dress shoes. The only reason he wore them was because they made the outfit complete. Sigh.

He looked up as he heard his name. Familiar face from the department. "Yep. That's me." He searched his brain a bit for the man's name. "...Kaden?" Please let that be right.

Oh, good. The guy knew him. That made this less awkward. "Yep," Kaden replied, "We're in the same department. I prefer Kade, though." If he didn't mind. Some people (or one person, really) called him Kaden just to get on his nerves. Though it wasn't that big of a deal.

"What do you think about all this?" He asked, looking out at the rest of the seating area and everything else around them. "I kinda like it. Except for this bloody tie." He stuck a finger between his shirt collar and his bow tie and gave a tug.

WeasleyGirl · 06-07-2014, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Giving his son's hair a quick ruffle as the little boy took the bread, Aron returned his attention to the buffet and proceeded to scoop out some of the very dish he had just recommended. "I may be a little bias though," he chuckled. Already fancied this particular dish. Personal favorite you see. Was there gravy? Ah yes, there it was. He was going to smother it in gravy...and whatever sauce that was on the table next to it.

"Aron," he replied while offering his other hand for a firm handshake. "Aron Ashburry-Hawthorne. Department Head of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes. Pleasure."

The gravy looked delicious and Brandon couldn't resist to pour some of it on top of the beef and the Yorkshire pudding. Now he was all set to enjoy the evening and he got some company.

"Pleasure too" and shook his hand. He briefly looked from the little boy to the man in front of him "So...I guess you are James Potter and he is Harry" it was very obvious. "I couldn't find my Voldemort costume..." he commented. Of course, it was a joke but in case Aron didn't understand..."I'm kidding" Brandon slightly chuckled.

Samia · 06-07-2014, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

It wasn't like this meant anything, right? Her going with Cole? It just meant they didn't have to go alone and they were practically best friends, so why not? Which is why she hadn't thought twice when he asked her, though she probably would've been upset if he hadn't.

"The heels are nothing." She smiled in amusement. It was true, she's worn heels of this size before all night long without even a blister. "Though I do wish I'd chosen something with less of a hoop..." Ugh, how did medieval women wear these things all the time anyway? But hey, it was an excuse to hold Cole's arm for support so she didn't topple over - yet stand far enough away to keep an appropriate distance. Glancing around the room at everyone's outfits, she spotted Jasmine and would've gone over but it seemed she had a flea of females already surrounding her. Alex waved instead, not wanting to intrude and spotted a near empty table instead. "That one looks good." Except what she didn't expect was how much MORE uncomfortable sitting might be over standing.

"I knoow. I have seen you in countless heels before," he corrected himself but added: "I meant the dress! Are you sure you can manage yourself in it?" Of course he was willing to let her hold onto his arm the whole night. Cause you know. Ahem.

When she spotted a seat, Cole WAS leading her to it but then he stopped in the middle and turned to ask her: "Do you remember the last time?"

"We sat the WHOLE night," he reminded her. "And I feel once you will sit down in this dress. You are not getting up," He shook his head in tease-disappointment. "That will not do, Miss Hadley. That just won't do"

They were in these ridiculous outfits, and the night meant ministry would be opening soon and they both - all they did was work. So he won't have it. He didn't want to spend the night sitting in these outfits and saying polite hellos to everyone until they got tired and went home. He wanted to enjoy it for once. After a number of reasoning and what not in his head, Cole finally asked her: "So umm - do you want to dance?"

ArianaBlack · 06-07-2014, 10:52 PM

SPOILER!!: It was just too perfect not to use XD

Oh no. IT was crying. And screaming. How do you turn it OFF?! Is there a button for that?? First the dress, now the screaming. If this is what it takes to work in the ministry then maybe she should just head back to Witch Weekly. This is not what Tiffany signed up for. They should put warnings on these invitations.

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Originally Posted by What the invitation SHOULD look like

You are hereby invited to the ministry gala, themed night at the museum
Warning: There may be screaming children with dirty fingers present.

Uhum, is there a suggestion box around here? Turning her attention back to the screaming child, "Hey, Quiet down, everyone's staring," she whispered. Tiffany looked around the room inocently and shouted to no one in particular, "NOTHING TO SEE HERE PEOPLE, EVERY THING IS A-OKAY" People probably weren't even staring, she's just paranoid.

Now back to the screaming child. Where is the button? Thankfully after lifting the screaming child prodigy, his crying started to subside. AH. Much better. "AH, thanks kiddo," she said giving him a few pats on the head. Did kids like that? Did they like being petted? AND AGAIN WITH THE DRESS GRABBING! What part of designer didn't he understand!? Tiffany carefully plopped him back on the ground. No dress grabbing for you. Fashion prodigy or not. Where was his owner?!

GrapehSarah · 06-08-2014, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Syd

Oh, good. The guy knew him. That made this less awkward. "Yep," Kaden replied, "We're in the same department. I prefer Kade, though." If he didn't mind. Some people (or one person, really) called him Kaden just to get on his nerves. Though it wasn't that big of a deal.

"What do you think about all this?" He asked, looking out at the rest of the seating area and everything else around them. "I kinda like it. Except for this bloody tie." He stuck a finger between his shirt collar and his bow tie and gave a tug.

Phew. Brad got his name right. That could have been a disaster if he hadn't. He nodded. He knew he'd seen the man at meetings and such. "I get it, Kade." Obviously he preferred Brad over Bradley.

Brad laughed lightly. "I think it's fantastic. Chance to have a little fun with the dress up." He looked down at his own tie, glad he'd just worn a normal one. It completed the look he was going for much better. "That's why I didn't wear a bow tie."

sweetpinkpixie · 06-08-2014, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by WeasleyGirl

The gravy looked delicious and Brandon couldn't resist to pour some of it on top of the beef and the Yorkshire pudding. Now he was all set to enjoy the evening and he got some company.

"Pleasure too" and shook his hand. He briefly looked from the little boy to the man in front of him "So...I guess you are James Potter and he is Harry" it was very obvious. "I couldn't find my Voldemort costume..." he commented. Of course, it was a joke but in case Aron didn't understand..."I'm kidding" Brandon slightly chuckled.

Returning the handshake briefly, Aron grabbed a fork and one of those small spoons meant for stirring tea so that his son could have some of whatever it was the Department Head would be feasting on. "Bingo," he nodded. "I did not attend Hogwarts, so figured I out to wear the robes at least once. More distinguishing that way." Because really, James Potter was only ever depicted in photographs wearing normal looking wizarding robes and his signature glasses.

"Well, that certainly would have made for an eventful evening if you have," he said, returning the gesture and playing along. "Could have had my boy here whack you ----"

Wait...where WAS he boy? No, he wasn't going to panic. Much. Derfael was always wandering off and always found and...on sweet Merlin Seren was going to kill him.

"You...didn't happen to see where he wandered off to...did you?"

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Oh no. IT was crying. And screaming. How do you turn it OFF?! Is there a button for that?? First the dress, now the screaming. If this is what it takes to work in the ministry then maybe she should just head back to Witch Weekly. This is not what Tiffany signed up for. They should put warnings on these invitations.

Uhum, is there a suggestion box around here? Turning her attention back to the screaming child, "Hey, Quiet down, everyone's staring," she whispered. Tiffany looked around the room inocently and shouted to no one in particular, "NOTHING TO SEE HERE PEOPLE, EVERY THING IS A-OKAY" People probably weren't even staring, she's just paranoid.

Now back to the screaming child. Where is the button? Thankfully after lifting the screaming child prodigy, his crying started to subside. AH. Much better. "AH, thanks kiddo," she said giving him a few pats on the head. Did kids like that? Did they like being petted? AND AGAIN WITH THE DRESS GRABBING! What part of designer didn't he understand!? Tiffany carefully plopped him back on the ground. No dress grabbing for you. Fashion prodigy or not. Where was his owner?!

For the record lady, the peptalk hadn't done much. But it was all chocolate cake in his tummy now because he was being held and he had his thumb.

Or not.

It only took a few seconds after he had been plopped on the ground that the waterworks started again and the area was filled with the toddler's shrieks. Standing up, he reached both arms up towards the woman for more cuddles.

ArianaBlack · 06-08-2014, 05:04 AM

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For the record lady, the peptalk hadn't done much. But it was all chocolate cake in his tummy now because he was being held and he had his thumb.

Or not.

It only took a few seconds after he had been plopped on the ground that the waterworks started again and the area was filled with the toddler's shrieks. Standing up, he reached both arms up towards the woman for more cuddles.

Oh sweet Merlin's greying underpants! IT is crying again. Tiffany quickly looked around again to make sure she wasn't attracting any unwanted attention, but she didn't really look too clearly BECAUSE SHE STILL COULDN'T FIND HIS RIGHTFUL OWNER! She's only 24 children are not her thing. Who brought this thing here anyways!?

Sigh.

Noticing the babies outreached arms, Tiffany lifted it up once more. "Please stop crying now, kid. You're making me look bad." Where's the off button again? She carefully lifted the babies arm and searched under, then lifted the other arm. Nope. Not the arms. Maybe on it's back?

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"Pleasure too" and shook his hand. He briefly looked from the little boy to the man in front of him "So...I guess you are James Potter and he is Harry" it was very obvious. "I couldn't find my Voldemort costume..." he commented. Of course, it was a joke but in case Aron didn't understand..."I'm kidding" Brandon slightly chuckled.

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"Well, that certainly would have made for an eventful evening if you have," he said, returning the gesture and playing along. "Could have had my boy here whack you ----"

Wait...where WAS he boy? No, he wasn't going to panic. Much. Derfael was always wandering off and always found and...on sweet Merlin Seren was going to kill him.

"You...didn't happen to see where he wandered off to...did you?"

The search for the button was hopeless, so naturally, in true lion king fashion Tiffany held the baby out above her with her arms reached to their full extent. She did not need anymore baby germs (or tears) on her designer gown. BUT what she did need was to find his owner. Or someone who worked in the magical creatures department. Really either would do. "Has anyone lost a... baby?" She called out to all those sitting in the area.

AND JUST THEN, BINGO!

Out of the corner of her eye she spotted a man who looked kind of concerned. Did people get concerned when the lost a screaming child? Possibly. Not Tiffany, she'd be relieved. But then again, she didn't have a kid. Not until now anyway.

Ahem. With baby raised above head, far away from her gown, Tiffany made her way towards the man and the other guy standing with him. "Uhum, hello, does this belong to you?" PLEASE SAY YES! And if not, then you can still have him! FOR FREE.

*Holmesian Feline* · 06-08-2014, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Magical Soul

... "Simon!" Vic called out, pleased to see one of his colleagues. Young, wild, and very untamed colleagues (i.e. Emily's ~~pets~~ people). "Evening to you, too." He shook the young man's hand, putting all the strength a regal Knight should have, but that shouldn't be a problem with an Auror, right? Right. "Courting my--" Pftpfffftpfffft hair in his mouth. "Girlfriend, the beautiful January Pennifold." He added, using his low-tone voice and putting a hand on Jan's ~~hair~~ shoulder. So knight-y of him. [/color]

Simon accepted the offered handshake, returning it in kind though not readily noticing any real difference in its strength. Listening to the first half of introductions, he nodded and smiled politely at the woman. "A pleasure to meet you, Miss Pennifold," he said, using the more formal choice of address. That is until she chose to give him permission to use the familiar or not.

Of course Vic's choice of words had added to the awkward unfamiliarity he had with sharing his date with others. With his only other real relationship, Kyle and he had kept everything on the down-low so many weren't even aware of it. "And this is my...lovely girlfriend, Angelina Eboué." Now for the other side of things, introducing the one person who hadn't been already, at least to his companion. "Angelina, this is Vic Bones, head prosecutor."

Syd · 06-08-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GrapehGrape

Phew. Brad got his name right. That could have been a disaster if he hadn't. He nodded. He knew he'd seen the man at meetings and such. "I get it, Kade." Obviously he preferred Brad over Bradley.

Brad laughed lightly. "I think it's fantastic. Chance to have a little fun with the dress up." He looked down at his own tie, glad he'd just worn a normal one. It completed the look he was going for much better. "That's why I didn't wear a bow tie."

Leaning back in his seat, Kade folded his arms and watched the people around him. That's what was most interesting about these ministry things. People watching.

He looked back at Brad and laughed lightly. "Yeah. That is kind of fun. An excuse to get out, too, which is nice. Did you come with anyone?" There was no one around... but then again, Kaden's own date was MIA so he couldn't really judge.

"I wish I would have had something more theme-y to wear." He tugged at his bow tie again. "I should have just worn a tie like that," he nodded to Brad's, "instead of this thing. Thought it looked fancier though. What do I know?"

*PhoenixRising* · 06-08-2014, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Samia

"I knoow. I have seen you in countless heels before," he corrected himself but added: "I meant the dress! Are you sure you can manage yourself in it?" Of course he was willing to let her hold onto his arm the whole night. Cause you know. Ahem.

When she spotted a seat, Cole WAS leading her to it but then he stopped in the middle and turned to ask her: "Do you remember the last time?"

"We sat the WHOLE night," he reminded her. "And I feel once you will sit down in this dress. You are not getting up," He shook his head in tease-disappointment. "That will not do, Miss Hadley. That just won't do"

They were in these ridiculous outfits, and the night meant ministry would be opening soon and they both - all they did was work. So he won't have it. He didn't want to spend the night sitting in these outfits and saying polite hellos to everyone until they got tired and went home. He wanted to enjoy it for once. After a number of reasoning and what not in his head, Cole finally asked her: "So umm - do you want to dance?"

Of course he has. And he better believe that she could very well handle the heel thing! She smiled coyly though when he questioned her ability to handle the dress though; "Well duh. I'm a Ravenclaw. When I have not been able to handle something?" There was probably something, but that was besides the point.

On their way to the seat though he stopped short and turned to face her. The last time? She tilted her head in confusion as he went on ... he didn't want to sit the whole night again? Unable to realize she was holding her breath, she waited for Cole to finish what he was getting at... As she tried to ignore the wailing baby. Thank GOODNESS her nephews and niece didn't cry like that; and if they did she wasn't around for it.

When he finally asked his question, she exhaled, realizing she'd been holding her breath and just stared for a moment. She knew dancing would probably be more comfortable than sitting, even if she wouldn't be able to dance close to him, but maybe that was for the best? Or was it? She felt so conflicted. They could technically dance randomly on their lunch breaks in their shared breakroom; not that they ever have. "I've been watching you for awhile... and there's only one way to say this, but ..." Alex paused letting the silence hang between them a moment. "Yes. Yes!"

06-09-2014, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Becky

Of course. "Mhmm." Her eyes scanned the room quickly again. "Seeing you dance in an apron isn't one of my dreams, funnily enough." She gazed at him. "If it was, then you'd have been doing it long ago." Tilting her head at him, Becca leant back in her seat.

"Well now that's a lie. You should know better than to lie to me." Her blue eyes were on him again as she readjusted her jacket. "You can stay if you want though."

"I would love to hear about every dream you have." he said softly. He wanted to see what he could do about making them all come true, and that was the honest truth. He loved her and she was his life. He hated knowing that he'd hurt her like this, and wanted to do what he could to change that.

"That's a lie?" he asked blinking at her, "I don't think so. I want to spend the evening with you. Just because this is for work does not mean I don't want to be here. And no you don't ruin evenings. There's nothing you can say to deter me on that count. I believe I've ruined a lot more evenings than you ever have."

WeasleyGirl · 06-09-2014, 04:22 AM

SPOILER!!: Pixie and ArianaBlack

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Returning the handshake briefly, Aron grabbed a fork and one of those small spoons meant for stirring tea so that his son could have some of whatever it was the Department Head would be feasting on. "Bingo," he nodded. "I did not attend Hogwarts, so figured I out to wear the robes at least once. More distinguishing that way." Because really, James Potter was only ever depicted in photographs wearing normal looking wizarding robes and his signature glasses.

"Well, that certainly would have made for an eventful evening if you have," he said, returning the gesture and playing along. "Could have had my boy here whack you ----"

Wait...where WAS he boy? No, he wasn't going to panic. Much. Derfael was always wandering off and always found and...on sweet Merlin Seren was going to kill him.

"You...didn't happen to see where he wandered off to...did you?"

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Originally Posted by ArianaBlack

Oh sweet Merlin's greying underpants! IT is crying again. Tiffany quickly looked around again to make sure she wasn't attracting any unwanted attention, but she didn't really look too clearly BECAUSE SHE STILL COULDN'T FIND HIS RIGHTFUL OWNER! She's only 24 children are not her thing. Who brought this thing here anyways!?

Sigh.

Noticing the babies outreached arms, Tiffany lifted it up once more. "Please stop crying now, kid. You're making me look bad." Where's the off button again? She carefully lifted the babies arm and searched under, then lifted the other arm. Nope. Not the arms. Maybe on it's back?

The search for the button was hopeless, so naturally, in true lion king fashion Tiffany held the baby out above her with her arms reached to their full extent. She did not need anymore baby germs (or tears) on her designer gown. BUT what she did need was to find his owner. Or someone who worked in the magical creatures department. Really either would do. "Has anyone lost a... baby?" She called out to all those sitting in the area.

AND JUST THEN, BINGO!

Out of the corner of her eye she spotted a man who looked kind of concerned. Did people get concerned when the lost a screaming child? Possibly. Not Tiffany, she'd be relieved. But then again, she didn't have a kid. Not until now anyway.

Ahem. With baby raised above head, far away from her gown, Tiffany made her way towards the man and the other guy standing with him. "Uhum, hello, does this belong to you?" PLEASE SAY YES! And if not, then you can still have him! FOR FREE.

Brandon nodded "Ah yes, that would have been very interesting. Voldemort having dinner with James and Harry" as in a parallel universe ~~or costume party~~. But no, Brandon didn't like to wear costumes, unless he was force to. Before he could make his way to a table, Aron asked worried if he had seen his son. Really? Did you just lost your son? Wow...Voldemort would have had it easy. "Not really. Last time I saw him he was standing beside you" poor man. If his wife was around here she was going to be mad. Very much.

"But he can't be far from here. He must be somewhere around this room" which was a big one. A voice, a feminine one, interrupted the two adults. Brandon turned around to face a woman holding a baby. Was it the right way to hold a kid? "Aron, your son " he knew he was because of the costume.

sweetpinkpixie · 06-09-2014, 02:26 PM

SPOILER!!: you two! <33

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Originally Posted by ArianaBlack

Oh sweet Merlin's greying underpants! IT is crying again. Tiffany quickly looked around again to make sure she wasn't attracting any unwanted attention, but she didn't really look too clearly BECAUSE SHE STILL COULDN'T FIND HIS RIGHTFUL OWNER! She's only 24 children are not her thing. Who brought this thing here anyways!?

Sigh.

Noticing the babies outreached arms, Tiffany lifted it up once more. "Please stop crying now, kid. You're making me look bad." Where's the off button again? She carefully lifted the babies arm and searched under, then lifted the other arm. Nope. Not the arms. Maybe on it's back?

The search for the button was hopeless, so naturally, in true lion king fashion Tiffany held the baby out above her with her arms reached to their full extent. She did not need anymore baby germs (or tears) on her designer gown. BUT what she did need was to find his owner. Or someone who worked in the magical creatures department. Really either would do. "Has anyone lost a... baby?" She called out to all those sitting in the area.

AND JUST THEN, BINGO!

Out of the corner of her eye she spotted a man who looked kind of concerned. Did people get concerned when the lost a screaming child? Possibly. Not Tiffany, she'd be relieved. But then again, she didn't have a kid. Not until now anyway.

Ahem. With baby raised above head, far away from her gown, Tiffany made her way towards the man and the other guy standing with him. "Uhum, hello, does this belong to you?" PLEASE SAY YES! And if not, then you can still have him! FOR FREE.

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Originally Posted by WeasleyGirl

SPOILER!!: Pixie and ArianaBlack

Brandon nodded "Ah yes, that would have been very interesting. Voldemort having dinner with James and Harry" as in a parallel universe ~~or costume party~~. But no, Brandon didn't like to wear costumes, unless he was force to. Before he could make his way to a table, Aron asked worried if he had seen his son. Really? Did you just lost your son? Wow...Voldemort would have had it easy. "Not really. Last time I saw him he was standing beside you" poor man. If his wife was around here she was going to be mad. Very much.

"But he can't be far from here. He must be somewhere around this room" which was a big one. A voice, a feminine one, interrupted the two adults. Brandon turned around to face a woman holding a baby. Was it the right way to hold a kid? "Aron, your son " he knew he was because of the costume.

Certainly would be an interesting sight. Aron would have made a comment about just needing Malfoys and Blacks to help solidify the imagery, but his thoughts were obviously preoccupied with finding his son. "I knew I should have put one of those baby leashes on him," he grumbled to himself. He personally hated the concept of a baby leash, but in this instant he thought it was the more brilliant invention known to mankind. Or even those squeaky shoes. Oh holy holly why hadn't he put a pair of those on his son so he could have heard him walking away?

Impish giggling erupted from the toddler when his arms were being raised. "Tiffle tiffle!" Derfael squeaked with delight. Which clearly meant 'tickle tickle' for those fluent in toddler speech. And then they were moving through the crowd a little and he was back to sucking on his thumb and playing with the top of her dress. Until he fully noticed her necklace that is. It was shiny and just asking to be tugged on. TUG TUG TUG!

RELEASE!

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! HE WAS GOING UP SO HIGH! WEEEEEEEE!

"DADA!"

The Department Head was on his hands and knees by now, by the way, checking under table cloths and tables to see if Derfael had crawled under there to play hide and go seek. And it was in this position that he first heard the distinct sound of 'dada' and he jumped up so fast that he knocked the backside of his head against the bottom of the table.

"Sweet Abyssinian shrivelfig," he howled as he reached up to pluck his child out of the woman's hands. "Who taught you how to hold a child?" Mandrakes? Devil's Snare? Merlin. "I mean, ahem, thank you for finding him. His curiosity know no end." He glanced down at his son in his arms. "Derfael, say thank you to the nice lady for bringing you back to daddy, yeah?"

BanaBatGirl · 06-09-2014, 02:41 PM

William was here, wandering around with his date somewhere nearby. This was a pretty cool location for a Ministry get-together, in his opinion. It certainly beat the big boring ball thing they usually did. Was that a photo booth he'd seen over yonder?! He was definitely going to drag a few people into that later...

First, though, food was calling his name. William adjusted his tie and made a beeline for the banquet tables and seating. He thought he spotted a flash of red hair from across the hall and stuck his arm up in the air, waving at JanJan and her boyfran. Oooh, he needed to formally meet this guy. Also he needed to find Alysson, because they had gone separate ways once they'd gotten in the museum...

FOOD FIRST THOUGH. Holy smokes, was that a chocolate fountain?! Willy was not going to be able to fit all these options on one plate. He settled for piling on meaty entrees and side-dishes in round one, then slowly made his way through the crowd to find a table near the people he knew. The people being Jan and Vic, whom he'd heard LOADS about. Yes. And who were they talking to? Willy popped up on the fringes of their group in the middle of introductions and grinned around at them all, plate in hand.

"Hello!" Don't mind him, just standing here and chomping on an asparagus.

sarahlooo · 06-09-2014, 03:52 PM

Text Cut: Simon and Vic and Willy :3

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Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline

Then he caught sight of someone he believed he knew coming into the banquet area. On further inspection the auror finally made out Vic and his date , finally providing a coworker to say hi to and introduce to Angelina. Simon didn't want her to think he was hiding them from her. "Actually, there is one now. Shall we?" he questioned, offering an arm for her to take before leading them both over.

"Good evening," he greeted to the prosecutor and a woman he placed as ministry but had never met. Simon would wait until he was acknowledge before doing introductions, letting the older man make the decision if he wanted to talk.[/COLOR]

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Originally Posted by Magical Soul

Vic sneezed. It wasn't the winter, it was the hair in his nose. Again. But he wasn't complaining, everything that shot out of Jan like that was welcome in his eyes, and his nose apparently. He looked a little confused as she pulled his hair. "Ow." What? He felt the need to say that even if it was a wig. There was a smirk on his face, though. "Apology accepted, beautiful maiden." ??? WHO was she supposed to be? A dazzling archer? It worked.

... "Simon!" Vic called out, pleased to see one of his colleagues. Young, wild, and very untamed colleagues (i.e. Emily's ~~pets~~ people). "Evening to you, too." He shook the young man's hand, putting all the strength a regal Knight should have, but that shouldn't be a problem with an Auror, right? Right. "Courting my--" Pftpfffftpfffft hair in his mouth. "Girlfriend, the beautiful January Pennifold." He added, using his low-tone voice and putting a hand on Jan's ~~hair~~ shoulder. So knight-y of him.

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Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline

Simon accepted the offered handshake, returning it in kind though not readily noticing any real difference in its strength. Listening to the first half of introductions, he nodded and smiled politely at the woman. "A pleasure to meet you, Miss Pennifold," he said, using the more formal choice of address. That is until she chose to give him permission to use the familiar or not.

Of course Vic's choice of words had added to the awkward unfamiliarity he had with sharing his date with others. With his only other real relationship, Kyle and he had kept everything on the down-low so many weren't even aware of it. "And this is my...lovely girlfriend, Angelina Eboué." Now for the other side of things, introducing the one person who hadn't been already, at least to his companion. "Angelina, this is Vic Bones, head prosecutor."

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Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl

William was here, wandering around with his date somewhere nearby. This was a pretty cool location for a Ministry get-together, in his opinion. It certainly beat the big boring ball thing they usually did. Was that a photo booth he'd seen over yonder?! He was definitely going to drag a few people into that later...

First, though, food was calling his name. William adjusted his tie and made a beeline for the banquet tables and seating. He thought he spotted a flash of red hair from across the hall and stuck his arm up in the air, waving at JanJan and her boyfran. Oooh, he needed to formally meet this guy. Also he needed to find Alysson, because they had gone separate ways once they'd gotten in the museum...

FOOD FIRST THOUGH. Holy smokes, was that a chocolate fountain?! Willy was not going to be able to fit all these options on one plate. He settled for piling on meaty entrees and side-dishes in round one, then slowly made his way through the crowd to find a table near the people he knew. The people being Jan and Vic, whom he'd heard LOADS about. Yes. And who were they talking to? Willy popped up on the fringes of their group in the middle of introductions and grinned around at them all, plate in hand.

"Hello!" Don't mind him, just standing here and chomping on an asparagus.

Oh, meeting new people. That was always fun. January smiled at the younger man from Vic's department. He had seen him roaming around, but they had never officially met before. "Pleasure to meet you as well, Sir Simon," she said with a grin and a curtsy, keeping herself in character of a... err... polite lady-archer of very old times. Yes. There wasn't an official title of what she was tonight.

"And pleasure to meet you as well, Lady Angeline." Another curtsy for her. Merlin, this was going to get tiring.

January thought about starting a conversation with them, but she was soon distracted by a familiar face that was closer to the buffet table. It was WILLY! Jan stuck her arm in the air and waved back at him giddily, probably wiggling Vic around because her arm was still linked with his. Hehe. Ohhh and look, he was coming over! January beamed at him, trying not to be impolite to the others.

Wait. "You look very handsome," she told her friend. "Where's your costume?" Hmmmm? He was dressed up as a modern day wizard. Boring.

Perhaps introductions were in order. Vic and Willy had heard all about each other from January, but she was pretty sure they hadn't actually met before. "Vic, this is William," she said, gesturing to the asparagus-chomping man next to him. "And William, this is Vic. My boyfriend." But he knew that already. "Oh, and this is Simon and Angelina," January added, gesturing to the couple across from them. She didn't even know them, but she knew their names, so... There you go.

Oh, she had broken character now. Whoops. No curtsy for Willy.

GrapehSarah · 06-09-2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Syd

Leaning back in his seat, Kade folded his arms and watched the people around him. That's what was most interesting about these ministry things. People watching.

He looked back at Brad and laughed lightly. "Yeah. That is kind of fun. An excuse to get out, too, which is nice. Did you come with anyone?" There was no one around... but then again, Kaden's own date was MIA so he couldn't really judge.

"I wish I would have had something more theme-y to wear." He tugged at his bow tie again. "I should have just worn a tie like that," he nodded to Brad's, "instead of this thing. Thought it looked fancier though. What do I know?"

Brad smiled. It was nice talking to someone that was a guy for once. Jamie counted, but barely. Kaden seemed nice enough. "Yes I spend far too much time in my apartment." Mainly because outside of work he didn't have too much to do. "My girlfriend, Selene. She's socializing with people from her department. You?"

"Honestly theme-y is the only reason I'm not complaining about being dressed like this." Bradley still wasn't too fond of suits and such. He'd gotten better, but not that much. "Going for the whole 1920s mobster thing myself." He picked is fedora up off the chair and put it on his head to complete the look. "They do. But they are much more uncomfortable."

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