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Stopping the treadmill Victoria decided she needed full focus for this conversation. So she got off and wiped the sweat from her face. Looking at the woman she wasn't going to take it out on her, but she would be most likely having words with some department heads. ""Yes I would fully think that your area would be the portkeys and I think that is the best place for your expertise to be. The travel and the safety of all the people coming from other countries. I was just surprised when you said equipment, because that makes me think of brooms, bludgers, bats, snitches, that sort of thing." All the things level seven would be in charge of for sure.

She eyed her a bit when she throw a coworker under the night bus, but Vic wasn't going to judge, "Well I see. Hmm, I'm going to have to check into all of this though. Being the manager to the quidditch division I have many things to keep up on and something like this could really alter our event that I've worked very hard to make sure happens with my department." Their planning would have started long before level five had even gotten involved. This had been time consuming. It was like the world cup that Victoria was still working towards getting here soon.

Even though she was doing push ups and could not look up, Emily was aware from the corners of her eyes that Victoria had eyed her when she had criticized Regina. Probably she thought it was odd that she was criticizing her own coworker to someone from another department that she had only met, but criticizing coworkers to other people was actually something that Emily had done a LOT of when she was a journalist. Being flirtatious with the boss was a sure way to earn enmity with Emily.

When she was done doing push ups, Emily stood and performed her final stretches. "I shall have a word with my department head as well, to be certain there isn't any confusion. We certainly don't want to mess up these games." There wasn't anything else she could think of to say at the moment.

"Yes please let him know my feelings and I will be talking with my department head as well." She was very displeased by all of this and would be making sure something was done or fixed. "Yes, things will have to be double and triple checked it seems, but I am glad you said something." If she wouldn't have there could have been a major disaster.

Wiping down the machine she turned back to the woman and smiled, "I hope you have a great day, but I must be going." It was time to get cleaned up and had into the office. Her first stop after changing would be to Mariel's office.

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Mariel knew that Jorge was spending some extra time at WSPM today and that their children were at a playdate, so she was not in an exceptional hurry to get home when she finished with her day's work. In fact, she planned on getting in a little workout time at the fitness room so she brought appropriate clothes with her, which she had already changed into by the time she took the walk down the corridor to do some exercising.

The fitness room was typically quiet, so was a little surprised to see someone already there when she walked. Especially someone who resembled her step-brother so much that it caused her to do a double-take. Definitely not Andrew though. "Hello there," she greeted the man pleasantly enough with a courteous smile and she hopped onto one of the treadmills. "First time visitor to our fitness room?" Or else he frequented when she wasn't using it.

Might as well at least get it prepped while he could. Keane placed the Bar on the rack over the bench, and then moved over to the weights. He selected some that weren't going to strain him in his work out. Just enough to keep himself in peak physical condition. He took out his wand and floated the weights over to the bar and slide them into place. He then sat on the edge of the bench and did some stretched when someone else finally walked in.

He gave then a small smile. "First Time Visitor. Heard about the Room up here. Thought I'd check it out." He proceeded with stretches.

Once on the treadmill, Mariel set the setting at a relatively easy walking speed to start out her warmup before she'd move to a moderately fast running pace. The magically run machine was easily her favorite workout equipment and she knew her routine well being a regular visitor. As she began walking, she looked over at the younger man, noting that the free weights were his equipment of choice.

First time visitor... yes, she figured as much. She at least recognized most of the regulars though she knew that she couldn't be here 24/7 and there were likely people that came in that she didn't know about. "Glad you stopped by then," she nodded towards him as she continued her moderate pace. "We have a lot of former athletes in the department and we like to keep in shape, so I saw a need that needed to be filled. But it's free to use for anyone in the Ministry so feel free to stop by anytime. It's usually fairly quiet in here." And she actually liked it that way. She certainly didn't mind others using it, but it was nice that it wasn't overly crowded and loud.

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The fitness room was pretty much a regular thing for Mariel. The only thing that might not be regular about it was the time that she went. Sometimes it was before work, sometimes after, and on the rare occasion she might go during her lunch break. And irregular times to workout often meant that there was someone different in the room when she was there. If there was anyone there at all.

This time she noticed one of her employees nearly right away when she walked into the room. "Adam, hello!" she called out to him with a smile as she headed to her favorite treadmill. "Early morning workout is a great way to start the day," she added brightly as she stepped on and started up the slower warm-up setting. That and a cup of strong coffee of course.

Adding weights to a bar, Adam turned at the sound of a voice and grinned over at his boss."Good morning, Mariel." Because it really was a good morning, in his mind. He chuckled a little at her next comment, and offered an agreeable nod. "It definitely is, when I can get out of the house early enough. Otherwise, coffee has to suffice."

He chuckled at the thought. Although come September another child would be out of the house, he wasn't sure that Lilah leaving was a blessing - she had such a sweet nature, and such a knack for keeping the kids occupied that he thought it might be even more chaotic without her. Sighing a little, he focused on his breathing as he started his deadlifts.

Mariel nodded to Adam as he returned her greeting, and she kept her walk at a brisk warm-up pace. "Oh, I understand that. I try to get here early before work, but that doesn't always happen with children in the house." She knew he could relate, and then some. Of course, she'd make no more jokes about having more kids, or starting on their second Quidditch team, as those jokes were probably old by now. Though she often did wonder how they managed. Two was plenty for her. "Thankfully we have the best coffee in the Ministry just down the corridor," she added with a smile.

"So how is the family anyway?" she asked after taking a drink from her water bottle and turning up the setting on the treadmill to a faster, jogging pace. She hoped that Adam wouldn't mind a little conversation while he worked out as well. Though at the rate she was going, she wouldn't be able to have much conversation for long as she got going faster. She'd soon have to focus on her breathing, but she did love a good workout.

"You can say that again," Adam chuckled in between reps with the weights. Both the thing about children, and the one about the best coffee. Finishing a set, he flicked his wand at the wireless a few times, to change the station and then to lower the volume slightly, the better to hear Mariel.

He nodded as he changed his weights. "They're really good, thanks. Lilah is super excited about starting school in the autumn, no matter how many horror stories Corb and Saff tell her." He paused for a moment to focus on his breathing, before setting the weight back down. "What about yours?"

Mariel chuckled lightly. She knew if anyone could relate to children issues, it was Adam. And probably anyone working in the Ministry could relate to needing coffee. Though she had to say that it was nice that having the best coffee in the whole Ministry was nearly a secret. She knew a few ventured this way, but it was kind of nice having it mostly to themselves.

Noticing the change in music, she did glance up but it didn't bother her at all. She wasn't sure that many could appreciate her taste in music anyway, or at least what it had evolved to in the last few years, so she normally kept it at a station that most could enjoy. But she certainly didn't mind anyone changing it to suit their taste either. As long as it wasn't something horrible, which this wasn't.

"So, you'll have three in school now?" Or at least come September. She supposed the older kids got and the more independent they became, the easier things would be especially when there were many children. "Are they... teasing about the horror stories?" Because one never knew with Hogwarts. It was one big horror story as far as she was concerned, though she hadn't heard of anything too bad in at least a few years. "Do they like it there?" Starting to breath a little heavier, Mariel took a moment to catch her breath before answering. "Oh, they're doing great. Regina is starting to show signs of magic." Which made her proud, but at the same time made her a little sad for Vic.

Addison needed some movement. A change from sitting at her desk having been taking care of paperwork all day long. Normally paperwork wasn't a problem but when you were pregnant sitting still for to long sometimes got to you. She was more then ready to get moving a little bit.

It wasn't her usual routine to come to the fitness room most days but it was raining and getting chilly as well. So a short workout inside would be just what she needed before heading home to her husband and son. Before she even stepped foot in the room the blonde could hear the music playing from inside. Someone was already there and enjoying their workout it seemed. Well she would just have to do her own thing anyhow.

Setting her bag down inside one of the small lockers she made her way for one of the mats. A few easy stretches should be done before anything else. And yes she did see the man who was there sending him a smile in greeting.

Warner was singing with the music and really jamming out by the time someone joined him and he actually didn't notice at first lost in his job and the music. He was just starting to sweat and was really getting into singing the Poison songs coming through the speakers. "You know I never, I've never seen you look so good, You never act the way you should, But I like it and I know you like it too. The way that I want you. I've gotta have you."

A movement out of the corner of his eye made him look and that's when he saw the woman and he stopped singing, but chuckled. "Hello" Reaching towards his wand he tried not to slow his pace but did use his wand to turn down the music. "You can turn it to whatever you'd like. I was just umm... well I guess you saw." He chuckled a bit embarrassed.

Stretching was good. Toe touches. Not going to be happening. She did give it a try though the best that her five month pregnant self could anyhow. Addi then reached upwards, her arms over her head and did stretches to the sides. After her quick warmup she made her way towards one of the treadmills laughing softly to herself as she listened to the man singing along.

Just as she was about to step onto one of the machines it seemed the man noticed her. "Hello," Addison greeted with a soft laugh. "Oh no, that's alright I don't mind at all. Music helps with focus and concentration." If he wanted to sing along with all the songs that came on she wouldn't mind one bit. Stepping onto the treadmill she started off slow just walking. "My son loves music so I'm used to it."

He was still embarrassed so there would be no more singing, plus his singing voice could harm the woman's ears or worse her unborn child's ears. So Warner was going to just run and try to blame the running for his flushed cheeks. "Alright, but if you get tired of the wrock station please feel free to change it. I think some more classical or musical was on before this." He wasn't sure if that was a standard or someone had put it on, but it just wasn't his style or taste.

"Do you come here often?" His breath was heavy from the jog, but he didn't want to seem rude either. Unless she was someone who wanted no talking while working out, then he would be annoying her more then anything at the moment.

"Oh you have a son? How old?" He didn't have any kids of his own, but he thought it was polite and nice to ask. He thought about his nieces, nephews, and even great nephews and great niece. It wasn't the same as having your own, but it was all he had to compare.

Addison could see the mans embarrassment but was not going to question it. She didn't know him at all and it wasn't her right doing so. Plus the music didn't bother her in the least. "Oh that's alright, I honestly don't mind it." If anything, should a song come on that SHE knew chances were she would end up singing to it as well. And that just might be a sight, Addi was NOT a singer.

"I'm sad to say that I actually don't. Normally my exercise is done at home or in the form of an outdoor walk however the rain changed that for me today. So I thought I'd give this a chance." It wasn't at all bad either. Quite except for the two of them and the music playing. Dry as well.

Fixing the speed on the treadmill just a little faster so it was more a power walk Addi nodded turning to look at the man. "I do. He's ten now, will be starting at Hogwarts come September." Gosh how the months and years flew right by.