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lemondrop13 · 01-26-2008, 12:10 AM

Just before the Minister's office sits another office with glass walls. Through the glass sits a large desk made of solid Brazilian rosewood, behind which is positioned a very impressive chair of the same wood type with navy-colored cushioning. Upon the desk sits a multitude of items, some of which include: a multi-shelved document organizer filled with tasks to yet be completed, tasks that have already been completed, and tasks that haven't even been thought of yet; a tall, thin wooden cyllinder filled with oranately engraved quills, each with a different colored and patterned feather; three different ink wells, each filled with a separate color ink; an organizer journal containing a complete ongoing list of things to be done within the Ministry as well as a list of resources and contacts; and a whole assortment of other office supplies that no one person could even use in a year's time.

To the far left of the office is a small grouping of chairs and a short coffee table upon which there are several Ministry pamphlets and a couple magazines - the waiting area.

The desk with all its items and this chair are reserved for the Senior Undersecretary, Reagan F. Taylor. No one outside this department, and sometimes no one at all, may get in to see the Minister without stopping here first. So if you wish to visit with the Minister, be sure to pause at the golden name placard reading "Reagan F. Taylor, Senior Undersecretary to the Minister of Magic" and you just may be granted access... maybe.

Keysquah · 05-17-2008, 02:30 PM

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Reagan referenced her list of things to get done before starting on Cambell's task, "Now, Cambell, since there was no task involving the Department of Education, we'll just have to find another task that you'll be comfortable doing." Reagan offered only one choice, "I need you to go down to the Head of Magical Maintenance and tell him that for the evening of the wedding, we need maintenance to bewitch the ceiling to look like the evening sky in the atrium, much like they have in the Great Hall of Hogwarts. It must be beautiful, the most perfect dusk or twilight anyone could ever see. And there must be stars as well. Perhaps they can transition the sky so that one part looks a bit darker and thus, the stars will shine a bit brighter. As soon as the set-up begins downstairs in the Atrium, I need them to be in there taking care of it and then getting out of the way. Oh, the head of maintenance is also the head of security. Make sure security is on duty that night checking the clothing of the guests. People will not be allowed entry unless they are wearing black or a lovely shade of purple. Anyone who doesn't wear the appropriate colors will have their clothing switched to something more desirable from the perspective of the bride. Have Security on that task as the guests start arriving before they sit down for the ceremony."

Cambell gave a quick nod and a smile to the two women that had joined her outside Reagans office, but she didnt have time to introduce herself because Reagan had walked back in her office.
Cambell listened to everyones task, making sure to pay attention incase she needed to know these things, then Reagan started explianing her task.
Cambell had taken out her note pad and wrote down important detials until she could wrtie the entire assingment down at her desk. She had never heard anyone talk so quickly.
"Okay, Im on it. I'll be back later with the detials!" Cambell said giving Reagan an encouring smile, and then left in a hurry.

Faerilicious · 05-21-2008, 12:41 AM

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Turning to Cambell and Bella, Reagan began, "Now, you two are going to help me with a variety of random tasks. First things first, I just found out that our liaison to the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures has resigned, which means we need someone to complete her task until we find a suitable replacement. Bella, since you've spoken with that Department Head quite a bit recently, why don't do take care of that? Should be quick and relatively painless. The assignment is in the memo box. When you finish that, I need you to report back here because there is a lot more to be done. By then the florist, the tailor and the caterer will have all arrived and we'll have to discuss arrangements with them."

...

Reagan looked at the two women she had just given directions, "We need everything done as swiftly and perfectly as possible. Do NOT take no for an answer. You have my permission to let uncooperative employees know that when their annual review comes up, demotions, pay deductions, and even lay-offs will be considered." Reagan raised a brow to let them know how serious she was and then gestured for them to head out.

Resigned? At this time? It was maddeningly unhelpful. She already had all so much to do.She still couldn't believe they had decided on next week for the wedding. So unorganised.

She nodded when Regan finished explaining what she wanted. Now she had two jobs to do instead of one. "I'll get on it." She said and walked out of the office to go stalk the memo box.

Raquelin. · 05-21-2008, 08:50 PM

And Angelina was back to the Level one.. without the portkey.
She couldn't believe that the woman didn't gave her one because she needed a note from the minister.
With a sigh she knocked at Reagan’s office door and waited.

lemondrop13 · 05-21-2008, 08:58 PM

Reagan spotted Angelina standing there, with nothing in her hands and an unhappy look upon her face. Reagan quickly asked, "What's up? What happened?" She had a feeling she wasn't going to like what she heard next, and began speculating about 101 reasons Angelina could look so displeased.

Raquelin. · 05-21-2008, 09:07 PM

Angelina walked into the room while she pulled a lock of her hair behind her hear and then she crossed her arms.
“I went to the portkey office, and I asked for the portkey. Just like I was supposed to.” she turned her eyes to the woman “A woman named Hayman. Liliana Hayman, told me that I needed a note form the Minister asking for the portkey.” The young woman didn’t actually know why they couldn’t just give her the portkey.. the wedding was close and they were just losing time with nonsense!
“I came to you Reagan, because I was definitely not going to interrupt the Minister.”

lemondrop13 · 05-21-2008, 09:14 PM

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Angelina walked into the room while she pulled a lock of her hair behind her hear and then she crossed her arms.
“I went to the portkey office, and I asked for the portkey. Just like I was supposed to.” she turned her eyes to the woman “A woman named Hayman. Liliana Hayman, told me that I needed a note form the Minister asking for the portkey.” The young woman didn’t actually know why they couldn’t just give her the portkey.. the wedding was close and they were just losing time with nonsense!
“I came to you Reagan, because I was definitely not going to interrupt the Minister.”

As she listened to Angelina's explanation, Reagan's eyes grew wide in shock and then narrowed in anger. How dare that woman refuse the Minister! For goodness sake, Angelina is a liaison to the Minister! That's her job! She is an extension of the Minister to that Department! Reagan was furious and she didn't bother to hide it, "That woman is clearly not clever enough to be running an office! Follow me!" With that said, Reagan picked up a file from her desk, and stormed out of the office for the lifts.

OOC: My next post will be in the Portkey Office! This is gonna be fun! *snickers*

Keysquah · 05-21-2008, 09:20 PM

Cambell was just about to knock on Mrs. Taylor's office door when she stormed out of it with another woman.
Cambell sighed, but she wasnt in any hurry. She took a seat and waited for her return.
She needed to get the date of the wedding, one of the only details not sorted yet. She was also here for if she was needed to work out some more things for the wedding. She knew it was stressful.
She sat waiting while writting a few details of information on the wedding in her notebook.

Raquelin. · 05-21-2008, 09:26 PM

Angelina observed the woman leaving the office. Oh Merlin, Reagan was furious.. more than furious.
And she had the right to be.
Still with her arms crossed, Angelina followed Reagan and walked out of the office.
Since Reagan was walking too fast, the young woman had to pick up the pace,asking herself how she didn't fall on the floor.

ooc: Okays

Bahahahaha

lemondrop13 · 05-21-2008, 09:33 PM

Reagan spotted Cambell just as she'd stormed through the doors of her office. She hoped that Cambell had made some progress and didn't want to wait to hear it. She called out behind her, "Cambell, follow me! We need to chat but I need to get this done at the same time, so hurry hurry!"

OOC: I've just posted in the Portkey Office. Feel free to follow her there and post your charrie!

Keysquah · 05-21-2008, 09:40 PM

Cambell was surprised when she was asked to follow Mrs Taylor. She quickly jumped up and followed her to the Portkey Offices...

Pottermaniac · 05-21-2008, 10:17 PM

Isaac made his way to the Senior Undersecretary's office, only to find out that she was absent. It seemed he had missed her only by a few minutes. The man sighed and sat down in the waiting area. Luckily for him, he had much time to spare, for he had no task waiting to be completed. In fact, this was why he wanted to meet with Miss. Taylor.

Maya Ellwood · 05-22-2008, 10:55 PM

Alison was walking as fast as she could possibly walk, seeing as she needed to see Miss Taylor. Her pregnancy slowed her down - one of the regretful things. She was clutching a medium - length list in her hands that had the list of security people on it, and realizing that Ms. Taylor wasn't there, she took a seat next to one of the other liasons - he looked pleasant enough. Now, why did he look so familiar...?

lemondrop13 · 05-22-2008, 11:03 PM

In the time it took for Reagan to take the lift from Level Six to Level One, she'd calmed down quite a bit. She wasn't the epitomy of calm, but the redness and anger in her face had faded substantially, and after the fit she'd just let loose on the employees of the Portkey Office, that WAS saying something amazing.

She opened the doors of her office to find a pair of liaisons waiting for her. She spoke in a friendly tone, "Hello Isaac, Alison. Hope you're both doing well." Reagan turned to Isaac and asked, "I have a task I'd like you to do for the wedding if you don't mind?" She then turned to Alison and asked, "So, what have you got for me?"

Keysquah · 05-22-2008, 11:30 PM

Cambell noticed Reagan had returned from the Portkey Offices and made her way to her office door. She knocked and stepped in. There were two other Liaisons in the office so she stood quietly, waiting her turn to speak.

lemondrop13 · 05-22-2008, 11:34 PM

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Cambell noticed Reagan had returned from the Portkey Offices and made her way to her office door. She knocked and stepped in. There were two other Liaisons in the office so she stood quietly, waiting her turn to speak.

Reagan noticed Cambell at the door and waved for her to come in. She hoped that all had gone as planned and that Cambell would have some good news. She asked, "Cambell, what news have you got for me?"

Pottermaniac · 05-23-2008, 12:37 AM

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In the time it took for Reagan to take the lift from Level Six to Level One, she'd calmed down quite a bit. She wasn't the epitomy of calm, but the redness and anger in her face had faded substantially, and after the fit she'd just let loose on the employees of the Portkey Office, that WAS saying something amazing.

She opened the doors of her office to find a pair of liaisons waiting for her. She spoke in a friendly tone, "Hello Isaac, Alison. Hope you're both doing well." Reagan turned to Isaac and asked, "I have a task I'd like you to do for the wedding if you don't mind?" She then turned to Alison and asked, "So, what have you got for me?"

"Course I don't mind." replied Isaac casually as he stood, "And what might that task consist of?" Isaac was hoping for something relatively simple, so that he could perhaps leave work early, though he did not let this show. He knew, after all, that the whole Ministry was busy with that wedding... Why were they having their wedding here again? Isaac quickly shifted his concentration back to Reagan, if only to avoid the frustration that inevitably attacked him every time he thought about the wedding, and the preparations that came with.

Keysquah · 05-23-2008, 04:34 AM

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Reagan noticed Cambell at the door and waved for her to come in. She hoped that all had gone as planned and that Cambell would have some good news. She asked, "Cambell, what news have you got for me?"

"I sent them a note. They should know what to do now." Laylee said, but wondering why nothing had been sent back to her.
"Im actually here because you said you might have something else for me to do." Cambell said, taking a seat infront of her desk.

Maya Ellwood · 05-23-2008, 10:35 PM

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In the time it took for Reagan to take the lift from Level Six to Level One, she'd calmed down quite a bit. She wasn't the epitomy of calm, but the redness and anger in her face had faded substantially, and after the fit she'd just let loose on the employees of the Portkey Office, that WAS saying something amazing.

She opened the doors of her office to find a pair of liaisons waiting for her. She spoke in a friendly tone, "Hello Isaac, Alison. Hope you're both doing well." Reagan turned to Isaac and asked, "I have a task I'd like you to do for the wedding if you don't mind?" She then turned to Alison and asked, "So, what have you got for me?"

Alison immediately jumped up and regretted it - the heels weren't too helpful with her balance. She managed to wobble back into place and replied, "I have the list of security." She pushed Miss Taylor the paper - it read the following.

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LIST OF SECURITY

Aurors:
- Division Head: Aurors: kami12 ~ Forester Hufflepuff
moonchic07 - Cassandra Carter
Granger1814 - Clarissa Harel
Mrs. Weasley - Edward Rodolphus Lestrange
Moony - Elizabeth Nightshade
H_Grainger1322 - Warren Rodemiere
Alexa Black - Alexa Black
Elwood J. Blues - Elwood James Blues III

Magical Law Enforcement:
- Division Head: Magical Law Enforcement Squad: Linda Hagrid ~ Nicoli Vanhatck
ndebic - Amelia Grey
Amelie - Nathaniel (Nathan) Greenwood
The Old Toad - (ooc: must check character name. still not sure.)
DominaFortuna - Aphrodite “Apha” Ajuila
SuperSteve16 - Steven Westaway

Hit Wizards:
camirayaxley - Siobahn Smirnov
beautifulmine - Aaron Edward Albus Rogers
Quiditch Master - Christopher Lowe

Alison beamed a little bit, happy of her accomplishment. She hoped it was good enough, and waited patiently for Miss Taylor to read over the list.

lemondrop13 · 05-23-2008, 11:26 PM

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"Course I don't mind." replied Isaac casually as he stood, "And what might that task consist of?" Isaac was hoping for something relatively simple, so that he could perhaps leave work early, though he did not let this show. He knew, after all, that the whole Ministry was busy with that wedding... Why were they having their wedding here again? Isaac quickly shifted his concentration back to Reagan, if only to avoid the frustration that inevitably attacked him every time he thought about the wedding, and the preparations that came with.

Reagan glanced at her list of tasks to be accomplished in the next day or two and picked one out that needed to be handled sooner rather than later. "Isaac, please contact whoever is in charge of the Ministry Gift Shop and have the items currently on sale there switched out for items that Ms. Belle and the Minister would like and need in order to start their lives together. You know, things like antiques, expensive flatware and silverware, paintings, etc. Right now, there's a bunch of stamps, mugs, and other types of touristy souveneirs, nothing at all appropriate for this wedding. We need to plan ahead for the slackers who forget to buy a gift before arriving here. We can't have those silly forgetful people buying the bride and groom a Ministry of Magic breath mint tin, can we? So make sure they stock up only on high quality home goods and that the tourist-souvenoirs are kept in the back, only to be sold if the person can prove they have a real gift or if they choose to purchase a real gift for the couple in addition to a souveneir for themselves. Make sense?"

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"I sent them a note. They should know what to do now." Laylee said, but wondering why nothing had been sent back to her.
"Im actually here because you said you might have something else for me to do." Cambell said, taking a seat infront of her desk.

Reagan nodded and replied, "Keep tabs on that department to make sure it actually happens. I don't want them being able to say they didn't receive the note. As far as another task, can you generate a listing of purple flowers with pictures? I need to have options to discuss with the florist and I want to know what the flowers we discuss actually look like before agreeing to them."

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Alison immediately jumped up and regretted it - the heels weren't too helpful with her balance. She managed to wobble back into place and replied, "I have the list of security." She pushed Miss Taylor the paper - it read the following.

Alison beamed a little bit, happy of her accomplishment. She hoped it was good enough, and waited patiently for Miss Taylor to read over the list.

Reagan smiled for the first time in hours and said, "Thank goodness! Nice work Alison. Can you also drop a copy of that in the Completed Assignment Drop-Off Box as your report? Also, if you want another task once you finish that, let me know. I still have a few that need to be done." Maybe all these things would get done on time if all the liaisons were as efficient and cooperative as this bunch were.

Maya Ellwood · 05-23-2008, 11:47 PM

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Reagan smiled for the first time in hours and said, "Thank goodness! Nice work Alison. Can you also drop a copy of that in the Completed Assignment Drop-Off Box as your report? Also, if you want another task once you finish that, let me know. I still have a few that need to be done." Maybe all these things would get done on time if all the liaisons were as efficient and cooperative as this bunch were.

Alison nodded. "Yes ma'am." She replied immediately, wondering if Miss Taylor could tell she was pregnant. Hopefully not. She didn't want to talk right now about it, or anything. Not really. She walk-ran to the Completed Assignment Drop-off box as fast as she could - she wanted to get home and curl up and eat icecream.

Pottermaniac · 05-24-2008, 03:56 AM

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Reagan glanced at her list of tasks to be accomplished in the next day or two and picked one out that needed to be handled sooner rather than later. "Isaac, please contact whoever is in charge of the Ministry Gift Shop and have the items currently on sale there switched out for items that Ms. Belle and the Minister would like and need in order to start their lives together. You know, things like antiques, expensive flatware and silverware, paintings, etc. Right now, there's a bunch of stamps, mugs, and other types of touristy souveneirs, nothing at all appropriate for this wedding. We need to plan ahead for the slackers who forget to buy a gift before arriving here. We can't have those silly forgetful people buying the bride and groom a Ministry of Magic breath mint tin, can we? So make sure they stock up only on high quality home goods and that the tourist-souvenoirs are kept in the back, only to be sold if the person can prove they have a real gift or if they choose to purchase a real gift for the couple in addition to a souveneir for themselves. Make sense?"

Isaac could have easily fallen to the ground in laughter, had he not had so much experience in retaining such emotions. This seemed so... silly. He desperately wanted work at the Ministry of Magic to return to normal. Despite his wish, he replied with a simple "Of course it makes sense, I'll be right on my way." Isaac then turned around and made his way up to the gift shop, wondering what the shopkeeper's reaction would be towards this.

XanaSnape · 05-24-2008, 05:38 AM

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Reagan smiled for the first time in hours and said, "Thank goodness! Nice work Alison. Can you also drop a copy of that in the Completed Assignment Drop-Off Box as your report? Also, if you want another task once you finish that, let me know. I still have a few that need to be done." Maybe all these things would get done on time if all the liaisons were as efficient and cooperative as this bunch were.

A tiny man with a large nose swept into the office, dressed from head to toe in heavily beaded, deep purple double breasted satin robes, offset by a bright yellow lace cravat. He removed his purple trillby hat with a long ostrich plume in the band and bowed deeply, gesturing with a dramatic flourish. "Your dream has come true... Epaulet Esterre is here at last, to create wedding fashion perfection." He spoke with a self-important tone and a heavy, if unidentifiable, accent.

Righting himself, he placed the hat back upon his head. He smiled at Reagan, revealing a set of blinding white, perfect teeth.

lemondrop13 · 05-24-2008, 02:03 PM

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A tiny man with a large nose swept into the office, dressed from head to toe in heavily beaded, deep purple double breasted satin robes, offset by a bright yellow lace cravat. He removed his purple trillby hat with a long ostrich plume in the band and bowed deeply, gesturing with a dramatic flourish. "Your dream has come true... Epaulet Esterre is here at last, to create wedding fashion perfection." He spoke with a self-important tone and a heavy, if unidentifiable, accent.

Righting himself, he placed the hat back upon his head. He smiled at Reagan, revealing a set of blinding white, perfect teeth.

As Isaac exited her office, Reagan's eyes followed him out the door and landed upon the most vibrantly dressed man she'd ever encountered in her entire life. Her jaw dropped open as she stared at that obnoxiously bright yellow heap of material around his neck. Oh! And the hat! What is up with the hat?! Reagan's curiosity was peaked and she found the sight quite humorous... until he announced who he was. THIS is the tailor? Oh goodness! If he makes the Minister look anything like that, I'll be fired for sure! I thought this guy was the best of the best! Reagan was worried. Very worried, but she decided to let the situation unfold. Afterall, the guy has probably dressed like this for ages, and despite that, people still recommend him and praise his work. Besides, maybe this is considered fashionable... somewhere.

Reagan stood from her chair and extended her hand, "Very nice to meet you Mr. Esterre. My name is Reagan Taylor. I contacted you about the Minister's wedding. We're quite pleased you could join us on such short notice." Ever the diplomat, Reagan hid her emotions exceedingly well. Very feel people would ever know that on the inside, she was panicking while wondering if they were going to have to contact another local tailor on even shorter notice if this one didn't produce the results needed.

Faerilicious · 05-24-2008, 02:20 PM

Bella hurried towards the office when she heard that the tailor had arrived. She thought it would be best to be there, just in case they needed her -- which they probably will. She hadn't actually seen the tailor befor, just communicated with owls. Reagan had told her he was the best. She was anxious to meet him herself.

She reached her destination, taking deep breaths as she knocked on the door and waited to be called in.

lemondrop13 · 05-24-2008, 02:49 PM

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Bella hurried towards the office when she heard that the tailor had arrived. She thought it would be best to be there, just in case they needed her -- which they probably will. She hadn't actually seen the tailor befor, just communicated with owls. Reagan had told her he was the best. She was anxious to meet him herself.

She reached her destination, taking deep breaths as she knocked on the door and waited to be called in.

Reagan heard the knock on the door and looked away from the bright purple man standing before her. She gestured for Bella to come in quickly and then introduced them, "Mr. Esterre, I'd like for you to meet Ms. Isabella Brown, Junior Assistant to the Minister of Magic. Bella, this here is Mr. Epaulet Esterre, one of the finest couturiers of our time and the man who will be responsible for the apparel of the groom at the wedding. I believe you two may have corresponded by owl recently." Reagan paused to allow them time to greet one another.

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