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The Office of Robert Miles Paxton, Department Head
Albert Kettleburn EraAll historical records pertaining to Ministry of Magic RPG under Minister for Magic, Albert Kettleburn [IC January 2081 - December 2086; OOC June 2013 - January 2015]
The Office of Robert Miles Paxton, Department Head
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THE OFFICE OF ROBERT M. PAXTON
Revamped to suit the taste of the new Department Head, most of the furniture from the former occupant were transformed into a more masculine theme and feel, starting with the bare concrete floor. Up ahead is a brick wall that serves as the back drop for Mr. Paxton’s beloved Harley-Davidson motorbike. All kinds of advanced protective and tracking charms were placed on his most prized possession. Don’t even think of touching it without his permission. The motorbike itself is alive, and will not think twice about throwing you out of its seat. On the left is the Department Head’s Desk. It looks like an innocent looking glass office furniture, but don’t let it fool you. The desk has been disillusioned to look like it is empty, but it’s not. On the right side, a short glass conference table was placed to accommodate his guests, or where he can hold an impromptu meeting with his staff. Right smack in the middle are two pots: One for tea, and one for coffee, also with the set is a huge cookie jar.
So if you have any concerns regarding work, or just want to have a nice little chat with the Magical Transportation Department Head, come on over and drop by. Don’t forget to knock on his door though. He’d hate it (or love it depending on who you are) if you catch him doing some silly stunts with his bike.
OOC: Anyone and every one from guests to Ministry employees may RP and visit the Department Head. Just make sure to knock first before you enter!
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"It didn't go quite as planned." | The Underground Studio Translation: I may have caused irreversible damage on a monumental scale.
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It pays to be super early for work, because one gets to enjoy the silence of the morning before all the chaos erupts after the 8am mark. Humming, Paxton fished out the note he prepared last night and stuck it on their announcement board, covering the old notice that Ms. Shultz had placed last year. After that, he took a short trip around his level, opening various doors, memorizing where and what it is for. So far so good, although he will need to convert some of it into a more…usable one for his employees. Maybe one of the architects could help him? He’d need Aron for that.
Grinning to himself, he closed the last door and confidently walked towards his new office. Huh. Who would have thought he’d get the job, right? He was merely a professional traveler yesterday, and now he works for the Ministry. Weird…but it should be good. Paxton approached his motorbike with a silly grin on his face. He still got quality time to clean and polish his beloved bike, before his employees will arrive…that is, if they will even pay him a visit. Hmm.
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"It didn't go quite as planned." | The Underground Studio Translation: I may have caused irreversible damage on a monumental scale.
Kyle didn’t mean to take so long to get to work – and especially to see the notice to head to the division head’s office. Okay so she had purposefully taken a longer time to get to the division head’s office. She wanted to look presentable and not like she had walked under a bucket of water or well, not have her brother’s lovely idea of finger painting all over her clothing. Why hadn’t Lena taken care of them today? Right, because she was being annoying and visiting her boyfriend.
Thank god for cousins, without them she would have looked like a mess a mess that looked as if she had a kid when she didn’t…luckily.
She walked up to the door, clasped her knuckles and thought about knocking but didn’t. Breathe girl. She thought and stood there not wobbling in her recently stabilized shoes. One. Two. YOU HAVE TO KNOCK KYLE...she winced and knocked on the door finally. One tiny, very miss-able knock.
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IT'S NOT AN ACT OF LOVE __________________________________________________ ___________ ____________
IF YOU MAKE HER ____________
Ugh. Work. Stupid boring job. Why did he have to go and get himself a boring desk job? Ah, yes because he was bored out his mind and ran out of countries that HE wanted to visit. Enzo walked to the department that only had openings left so they threw him in. He didn't like this. He didn't know dirt about this department. He would have to speak to the people higher up to figure out what had happened.
Enzo sighed as he got to work thirty minutes early. What was wrong with him? He didn't care about this job, he only cared about Quidditch mostly. Well he cared about more than that but he didn't care about this department. The twenty-nine year old didn't know what he had to do for his job so what was better than going in and greeting his boss at this early hour.
Lorenzo knocked on the three times and waited for it to open.
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There were a couple of new department heads this year and as such Simon had made the point to take extra time in the rounds of those levels. Best to make himself known to the newcomers, even if Jasper wasn't so new to him. Levels 6 and 9 to be precise would be his focus as he had found Level 8 had been absorbed into Aron and Gavin's domains with no new head of its own.
So making his way down from MLE, the auror turned security man stopped first at Magical Transportation, an area he was careful about knowing an employee or two there that could make things awkward. With no sight of Kyle, Simon slipped through the department with a watchful eye for job and personal reasons, finally stopping at the department head's office. A place he had been in the year before with talk of security for the expo. He knocked politely a couple of times before stepping back to await a response.
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Originally Posted by Optimist
Kyle didn’t mean to take so long to get to work – and especially to see the notice to head to the division head’s office. Okay so she had purposefully taken a longer time to get to the division head’s office. She wanted to look presentable and not like she had walked under a bucket of water or well, not have her brother’s lovely idea of finger painting all over her clothing. Why hadn’t Lena taken care of them today? Right, because she was being annoying and visiting her boyfriend.
Thank god for cousins, without them she would have looked like a mess a mess that looked as if she had a kid when she didn’t…luckily.
She walked up to the door, clasped her knuckles and thought about knocking but didn’t. Breathe girl. She thought and stood there not wobbling in her recently stabilized shoes. One. Two. YOU HAVE TO KNOCK KYLE...she winced and knocked on the door finally. One tiny, very miss-able knock.
He has got a couple of things in his mind that morning. One was the unexpected discovery of a Black Market for Brooms in one of his travels in Russia, and the other one was the unfinished broom design he started a couple of years back prior to his solo travels. Paxton reached for his cup of coffee from his table while his other hand was about to gently rub the shiny metal body of his motorbike when he heard a knock.
Ah well. There goes his first visitor. Paxton threw the rag on the floor, got up and reached for his door. Merlin. His employees must be eager to start work, eh? The department head slowly opened the door and peeked at the person who knocked. “Oh. Good morning, Ms. Tanner.” Paxton grinned at his employee as he fully opened the door for her. “Please come in, I just brewed some coffee.” Surely, she'd sit down and have a cup of coffee with him, yes?
Was she okay, though? She’s not…scared of him, right?
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Originally Posted by DinosaursOnASpaceship
Ugh. Work. Stupid boring job. Why did he have to go and get himself a boring desk job? Ah, yes because he was bored out his mind and ran out of countries that HE wanted to visit. Enzo walked to the department that only had openings left so they threw him in. He didn't like this. He didn't know dirt about this department. He would have to speak to the people higher up to figure out what had happened.
Enzo sighed as he got to work thirty minutes early. What was wrong with him? He didn't care about this job, he only cared about Quidditch mostly. Well he cared about more than that but he didn't care about this department. The twenty-nine year old didn't know what he had to do for his job so what was better than going in and greeting his boss at this early hour.
Lorenzo knocked on the three times and waited for it to open.
Paxton got up from his messy table and summoned his Yajirushi Broom. Yamamoto-san was kind enough to give it as a parting gift to him when he helped the Japanese man learn bits and pieces of broom design. Paxton positioned himself and gently kicked the ground so that he was hovering a few inches from the ground. Yajirushi brooms are very delicate and sensitive to touch, that’s why he’s in love with it. If only he could tweak it a little more to make it into a luxury broom instead of a racing one…
Thoughts…theories…spells…Paxton’s thoughts were broken when he heard a knock on his door. He looked at the threshold wondering who it was. Sighing, he directed his broom to go down, and he swiftly dismounted it. Carrying his broom still, he went for his door and opened it to see…ah yes. The moody kid. “Enzo…” Well, he didn’t expect to get a visit from him. What did the dude want? Was he going to resign already? Paxton waved the thought off and fully opened the door for him. “Come in.” Paxton grinned as he left the door open and made his way towards the center of his office. “What do you think about this Japanese made broom?” He might as well ask right away than bore the kid with salutations and what not, right?
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Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline
There were a couple of new department heads this year and as such Simon had made the point to take extra time in the rounds of those levels. Best to make himself known to the newcomers, even if Jasper wasn't so new to him. Levels 6 and 9 to be precise would be his focus as he had found Level 8 had been absorbed into Aron and Gavin's domains with no new head of its own.
So making his way down from MLE, the auror turned security man stopped first at Magical Transportation, an area he was careful about knowing an employee or two there that could make things awkward. With no sight of Kyle, Simon slipped through the department with a watchful eye for job and personal reasons, finally stopping at the department head's office. A place he had been in the year before with talk of security for the expo. He knocked politely a couple of times before stepping back to await a response.
Well…today must be Visit-A-Department-Head-Day? Paxton looked up from his messy table full of memos and notices and towards his door. It was nearly mid-day, and he still got…visitors? Well, probably one of his staff members would like to see him and seek his opinion about…well, Transportation stuff. Paxton got his wand, flicked his wrist, and the door opened. “Come in.” The Department Head craned his neck and saw…a young man. And he’s not from his Department. “Hello there. Can I help you Mister…?” Right, he’s not an intruder of some sort, yes? Paxton’s mind flipped through the different divisions of the Ministry and tried to hazard a guess as to where that young fellow belonged.
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SPOILER!!: Paxton
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Originally Posted by Mordred
Well…today must be Visit-A-Department-Head-Day? Paxton looked up from his messy table full of memos and notices and towards his door. It was nearly mid-day, and he still got…visitors? Well, probably one of his staff members would like to see him and seek his opinion about…well, Transportation stuff. Paxton got his wand, flicked his wrist, and the door opened. “Come in.” The Department Head craned his neck and saw…a young man. And he’s not from his Department. “Hello there. Can I help you Mister…?” Right, he’s not an intruder of some sort, yes? Paxton’s mind flipped through the different divisions of the Ministry and tried to hazard a guess as to where that young fellow belonged.
A response wasn't long in coming, the door to the office opening soon after followed by the instructions to enter the office. "Good day," he greeted as he did as was asked, closing the door a little behind him but not even half way. "...Bennett," Simon supplied as the department head broke off unaware of his name. "Simon Bennett, MLE," the auror added as he offered a hand to the older man.
Now for the reason for his visit. "I wanted to meet you for both my role as department liaison and with security and had missed you at the orientation." Too many new faces and the crazy set-up that had been decided on hadn't made it easier. Plus a more formal setting might be better if any concerns needed to be brought up.
He has got a couple of things in his mind that morning. One was the unexpected discovery of a Black Market for Brooms in one of his travels in Russia, and the other one was the unfinished broom design he started a couple of years back prior to his solo travels. Paxton reached for his cup of coffee from his table while his other hand was about to gently rub the shiny metal body of his motorbike when he heard a knock.
Ah well. There goes his first visitor. Paxton threw the rag on the floor, got up and reached for his door. Merlin. His employees must be eager to start work, eh? The department head slowly opened the door and peeked at the person who knocked. “Oh. Good morning, Ms. Tanner.” Paxton grinned at his employee as he fully opened the door for her. “Please come in, I just brewed some coffee.” Surely, she'd sit down and have a cup of coffee with him, yes?
Was she okay, though? She’s not…scared of him, right?
The smell was wonderful, coffee she immediately grinned and felt herself perk up at the scent. “Good Morning Mr. Paxton,” She had to grin when she spotted his motorcycle in the room, that was definitely a smart way to keep your bike safe…though really she would never be caught alive on one…nope, even if they were cool and looked fun because with her luck she’d fall off before the thing even started.
She took some careful steps into the office and glanced around. It was simple, and very modern. “Nice office, its very…modern?” She offered as she glanced around the room. And look the motorcycle she glanced at it one more time.
“I must say, Motorcycle,” she complimented as she had glanced over to it again. Oh and he had invited her for coffee! SHE LOVED COFFEE she grinned and nodded, “that would be lovely,” she continued grinning but only now a little less excitedly coffee sounded great right now. "oh if you let me know when we have a conference I can always bring in treats, my aunt owns a little cafe in Ambleside." She grinned. Normally the distance for bagels and other treats would be ridiculous but well, they were the transportation department. She could always apparate there. Okay...so she wasn't awkward anymore maybe the thought of coffee had flipped a switch in her brain?
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IT'S NOT AN ACT OF LOVE __________________________________________________ ___________ ____________
IF YOU MAKE HER ____________
Vincent stepped into the waiting room with a small sigh. He really did actually want to talk to his new head and maybe explain everything... sorta, as to why he had missed so much work and was clearly totally out of the loop of what was going on here. He sighed and knocked and looked at the door. He didn't want to interrupt if he was meeting someone... Oh, and it was technically a rule to knock before going in right? It had been with his first head but eh... He really had no idea, and didn't want to start off on the wrong foot.
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SPOILER!!: Simon!
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Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline
A response wasn't long in coming, the door to the office opening soon after followed by the instructions to enter the office. "Good day," he greeted as he did as was asked, closing the door a little behind him but not even half way. "...Bennett," Simon supplied as the department head broke off unaware of his name. "Simon Bennett, MLE," the auror added as he offered a hand to the older man.
Now for the reason for his visit. "I wanted to meet you for both my role as department liaison and with security and had missed you at the orientation." Too many new faces and the crazy set-up that had been decided on hadn't made it easier. Plus a more formal setting might be better if any concerns needed to be brought up.
Simon Bennett? Nope, the kid’s not from his department, and no, he missed to meet this person at the Orientation. Paxton was pretty busy that day meeting new and returning employees alike, and yes, the young man in front was pretty easy to miss. Why? They all looked young in the Ministry! “Oh.” Paxton gave Mr. Bennett a grin and nod and gestured him to come inside.
Moving away from his desk and wiping his hand on his trousers, the department head offered his hand. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Simon Bennett.” MLE he said? Noted. “Please, take a seat. I have coffee and tea…and do help yourself to some cookies.” Paxton wondered why the MLE Liaison was here. Was he here to deliver some MLE news personally? Or was he just in a chatty mood of some sort? “So far…there had been no trouble in the wizarding world, I presume?” he asked as he pulled a chair for himself and sat down. “Actually, I take that back. There’s always something happening out there…” Paxton then reached for a cup and poured some coffee for himself. He’d love to be of service to Simon, but…the kid could be allergic to coffee…or tea? Or both??
SPOILER!!: Kyle!
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Originally Posted by Optimist
The smell was wonderful, coffee she immediately grinned and felt herself perk up at the scent. “Good Morning Mr. Paxton,” She had to grin when she spotted his motorcycle in the room, that was definitely a smart way to keep your bike safe…though really she would never be caught alive on one…nope, even if they were cool and looked fun because with her luck she’d fall off before the thing even started.
She took some careful steps into the office and glanced around. It was simple, and very modern. “Nice office, its very…modern?” She offered as she glanced around the room. And look the motorcycle she glanced at it one more time.
“I must say, Motorcycle,” she complimented as she had glanced over to it again. Oh and he had invited her for coffee! SHE LOVED COFFEE she grinned and nodded, “that would be lovely,” she continued grinning but only now a little less excitedly coffee sounded great right now. "oh if you let me know when we have a conference I can always bring in treats, my aunt owns a little cafe in Ambleside." She grinned. Normally the distance for bagels and other treats would be ridiculous but well, they were the transportation department. She could always apparate there. Okay...so she wasn't awkward anymore maybe the thought of coffee had flipped a switch in her brain?
Paxton took a quick glance of his office too. Yes, he liked his office simple, albeit a messy table. Oh and another fan of Roxy? Ms. Tanner earned a sincere smile from her department head and inched closer to his motorbike. “She’s nice, isn’t it? Her name’s Roxy.” And no one dare touch her. “Ah well, my office is quite bare, but I do like the feel.” That way it’s easier to spot his things and such. Paxton nodded and went ahead to get a coffee cup for Kyleigh and poured some coffee in it. “Here you go, Ms. Tanner.” The department head carefully slid the cup and saucer towards her spot on the table and got himself a chair. “Ambleside? Do you live there too?” he asked as he sat down and took a sip of his coffee, and gestured her to do the same. “I have a cousin that lives near the Lake District. She’s from Grasmere.” He went there once…or maybe twice? He was still in Hogwarts when he last visited, which by the way, was years ago. “I shall take note of that, Ms. Tanner. Thank you for the offer.” Paxton raised his cup once more and finished his java.
“Right then. I’m glad you dropped by because I have some matters to discuss with you.” Paxton carefully placed his cup down, and summoned a folio. He quickly scanned it and placed it on the table. “I went to Russia a few years back…and I discovered a black market for brooms,” Paxton shifted in his seat and looked directly at Ms. Tanner. “Would you happen to have information regarding illegal brooms being sold here in England? Particularly from the city of Moscow?” Paxton might need to smuggle a prototype so his team could break it down into pieces, and see for himself why it is illegal, and why it is being sold underground. Exciting stuff, right?
SPOILER!!: Vincent!
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Originally Posted by PuppySara
Vincent stepped into the waiting room with a small sigh. He really did actually want to talk to his new head and maybe explain everything... sorta, as to why he had missed so much work and was clearly totally out of the loop of what was going on here. He sighed and knocked and looked at the door. He didn't want to interrupt if he was meeting someone... Oh, and it was technically a rule to knock before going in right? It had been with his first head but eh... He really had no idea, and didn't want to start off on the wrong foot.
Paxton had been reviewing the bits and pieces of information he got from his sources when he heard a knock on his door. Just like a muggle born that he is, he got up from his chair—still reading the words from the parchment in his hand and opened the door. Well? Was the visitor going to introduce himself or what? Paxton looked up from what he was reading and opened the door fully. “Mr. Wither. Didn’t expect you to come in this early…” the department head released the door and smiled at his employee. “Please come in, and help yourself to a cup of coffee or tea…and I have biscuits too.” Yes, that should ease the apprehension that was on the young man’s face.
Paxton placed the parchment on his messy desk, and moved to join Vincent. “How are you, Mr. Wither?” the department head sat down on a chair and gestured his employee to do the same. Paxton quietly sighed and wondered exactly how complicated this young man's life is. He's too young to be bothered with so many things. Paxton wore a friendly grin, and prepared himself to give good counsel to Vincent.
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Paxton took a quick glance of his office too. Yes, he liked his office simple, albeit a messy table. Oh and another fan of Roxy? Ms. Tanner earned a sincere smile from her department head and inched closer to his motorbike. “She’s nice, isn’t it? Her name’s Roxy.” And no one dare touch her. “Ah well, my office is quite bare, but I do like the feel.” That way it’s easier to spot his things and such. Paxton nodded and went ahead to get a coffee cup for Kyleigh and poured some coffee in it. “Here you go, Ms. Tanner.” The department head carefully slid the cup and saucer towards her spot on the table and got himself a chair. “Ambleside? Do you live there too?” he asked as he sat down and took a sip of his coffee, and gestured her to do the same. “I have a cousin that lives near the Lake District. She’s from Grasmere.” He went there once…or maybe twice? He was still in Hogwarts when he last visited, which by the way, was years ago. “I shall take note of that, Ms. Tanner. Thank you for the offer.” Paxton raised his cup once more and finished his java.
“Right then. I’m glad you dropped by because I have some matters to discuss with you.” Paxton carefully placed his cup down, and summoned a folio. He quickly scanned it and placed it on the table. “I went to Russia a few years back…and I discovered a black market for brooms,” Paxton shifted in his seat and looked directly at Ms. Tanner. “Would you happen to have information regarding illegal brooms being sold here in England? Particularly from the city of Moscow?” Paxton might need to smuggle a prototype so his team could break it down into pieces, and see for himself why it is illegal, and why it is being sold underground. Exciting stuff, right?
Kyle glanced at the bike and then back to Paxton one more time as she heard the bike’s name. She had a name? Well, that made sense as she had always been attached to her brooms and other bikes. “She is” she smiled and graciously accepted the cup of coffee “thank you Mr. Paxton” she muttered before taking a sip of the coffee. “I have a room at their house for whenever I want to stay but I have an apartment in London actually” she grinned at the thought of her little sanctuary.
When Paxton indicated for her to take a seat she did, it was kind of rude not to right? And well, weird it was weird it wouldn’t have been rude it would have just made her look like an anxious nutter. Which she wasn’t. “Grasemere is a beautiful area, it all is really” she smiled and meant it really, all of the Lake District was beautiful. Taking a few more sips of her coffee she carefully set the empty cup down as Paxton moved on to the business at hand.
He was talking about Russian counterfeit brooms, brilliant. Just perfect. Her family already had made a stink about her working in the Transportation department and this sounded like it would have to deal with many Wizarding laws and well, broken laws. “I’ve not heard that much just some chatter about people being interested in the brooms,” she didn’t have anything solid. “If you need someone to purchase one of these brooms I can buy one and bring it in to investigate what makes it a counterfeit broom” she offered as really she wanted to see what was up with these brooms. “I, do have friends in the MLE that I can talk to into investigating the brooms with me? As far as who to go to to buy the brooms that is” she offered a sort of excitement lighting her face. She just wanted to get her hands on one of those brooms and see what was up with them. Who knew maybe they were used as a means of conversation between countries? A hidden compartment could easily be stashed in the handle or it could have been a collapsible broom…gosh she hoped it wasn’t collapsible.
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IT'S NOT AN ACT OF LOVE __________________________________________________ ___________ ____________
IF YOU MAKE HER ____________
Paxton had been reviewing the bits and pieces of information he got from his sources when he heard a knock on his door. Just like a muggle born that he is, he got up from his chair—still reading the words from the parchment in his hand and opened the door. Well? Was the visitor going to introduce himself or what? Paxton looked up from what he was reading and opened the door fully. “Mr. Wither. Didn’t expect you to come in this early…” the department head released the door and smiled at his employee. “Please come in, and help yourself to a cup of coffee or tea…and I have biscuits too.” Yes, that should ease the apprehension that was on the young man’s face.
Paxton placed the parchment on his messy desk, and moved to join Vincent. “How are you, Mr. Wither?” the department head sat down on a chair and gestured his employee to do the same. Paxton quietly sighed and wondered exactly how complicated this young man's life is. He's too young to be bothered with so many things. Paxton wore a friendly grin, and prepared himself to give good counsel to Vincent.
Vince was still slightly flustered when his head opened the door, “Not a bad time, I hope.” He nodded slightly and glanced around the office. Tea? That was something he would gladly take, especially if he had honey… Good for the voice, you know? “Can’t complain, sir. Yourself?” He paused slightly as he stepped in and sat down. Huh, the motorcycle was definitely different from the previous heads he was sure. He’d never step close one, but it was definitely a nice touch to the room and just a beautiful bike.
He looked at him and paused, “But I know you said you wanted to talk to me about all my past issues for why I’ve not been here.” Vincent rubbed the back of his head, “And I’ll be honest, a lot of it has to do with my band… Hard to bounce between the two considering no one else in the band is a wizard.” Okay, so he got the stupid reason was out but the more serious one. Or at least to him anyways, “But the other reason… It’s kind of a long story. My fiancé… Ex fiancé, she accidentally burnt our house down after she told me she was leaving me for someone else…” That was clearly the short version.
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SPOILER!!: Kyle!
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Originally Posted by Optimist
SPOILER!!: Paxton
Paxton took a quick glance of his office too. Yes, he liked his office simple, albeit a messy table. Oh and another fan of Roxy? Ms. Tanner earned a sincere smile from her department head and inched closer to his motorbike. “She’s nice, isn’t it? Her name’s Roxy.” And no one dare touch her. “Ah well, my office is quite bare, but I do like the feel.” That way it’s easier to spot his things and such. Paxton nodded and went ahead to get a coffee cup for Kyleigh and poured some coffee in it. “Here you go, Ms. Tanner.” The department head carefully slid the cup and saucer towards her spot on the table and got himself a chair. “Ambleside? Do you live there too?” he asked as he sat down and took a sip of his coffee, and gestured her to do the same. “I have a cousin that lives near the Lake District. She’s from Grasmere.” He went there once…or maybe twice? He was still in Hogwarts when he last visited, which by the way, was years ago. “I shall take note of that, Ms. Tanner. Thank you for the offer.” Paxton raised his cup once more and finished his java.
“Right then. I’m glad you dropped by because I have some matters to discuss with you.” Paxton carefully placed his cup down, and summoned a folio. He quickly scanned it and placed it on the table. “I went to Russia a few years back…and I discovered a black market for brooms,” Paxton shifted in his seat and looked directly at Ms. Tanner. “Would you happen to have information regarding illegal brooms being sold here in England? Particularly from the city of Moscow?” Paxton might need to smuggle a prototype so his team could break it down into pieces, and see for himself why it is illegal, and why it is being sold underground. Exciting stuff, right?
Kyle glanced at the bike and then back to Paxton one more time as she heard the bike’s name. She had a name? Well, that made sense as she had always been attached to her brooms and other bikes. “She is” she smiled and graciously accepted the cup of coffee “thank you Mr. Paxton” she muttered before taking a sip of the coffee. “I have a room at their house for whenever I want to stay but I have an apartment in London actually” she grinned at the thought of her little sanctuary.
When Paxton indicated for her to take a seat she did, it was kind of rude not to right? And well, weird it was weird it wouldn’t have been rude it would have just made her look like an anxious nutter. Which she wasn’t. “Grasemere is a beautiful area, it all is really” she smiled and meant it really, all of the Lake District was beautiful. Taking a few more sips of her coffee she carefully set the empty cup down as Paxton moved on to the business at hand.
He was talking about Russian counterfeit brooms, brilliant. Just perfect. Her family already had made a stink about her working in the Transportation department and this sounded like it would have to deal with many Wizarding laws and well, broken laws. “I’ve not heard that much just some chatter about people being interested in the brooms,” she didn’t have anything solid. “If you need someone to purchase one of these brooms I can buy one and bring it in to investigate what makes it a counterfeit broom” she offered as really she wanted to see what was up with these brooms. “I, do have friends in the MLE that I can talk to into investigating the brooms with me? As far as who to go to to buy the brooms that is” she offered a sort of excitement lighting her face. She just wanted to get her hands on one of those brooms and see what was up with them. Who knew maybe they were used as a means of conversation between countries? A hidden compartment could easily be stashed in the handle or it could have been a collapsible broom…gosh she hoped it wasn’t collapsible.
“That is very convenient, I believe?” Paxton did not miss the tiny smile on her face when she mentioned about her London flat. Having a place nearby can never go wrong. The fact that you don’t have to wake so early in the morning just to be in the work place on time is always a brilliant idea. It also pays to be a wizard or witch because they can apparate to places. They can always be on time even if they just woke up 10 minutes before they are considered late.
Well, that could be very different for witches though. The amount of time they need just to get dressed…and whatever else they need to do to go to work. Not that he’s complaining, though. Paxton appreciates that his female employees do look good and presentable all the damn time. “It has been years since the last time I was there. I was still wee.” Paxton shared as he looked at the coffee pot on the table. “I would love to visit the Lake District some time soon…more coffee?” The 37 year old asked as he gestured towards his coffee vessel. Anyone in his department is more than welcome to refill their cups should they wish to do so. No biggie at all.
Now onto more pressing issues. “Ah…I see,” Paxton stroked his chin and contemplated on the parchment on the table. “I met this young lad earlier, his name is Dmitry Konstantinov. He works for the International Cooperation, and he used to work for the Russian Wizarding Government.” Paxton crossed his legs and sighed. “The Russian MLE caught some of the illegal vendors before I discovered the market. I’m quite sure that they were not able to capture all. The one I saw must have a deeper network underground…” In all honesty though, this is rather exciting!
Paxton smiled at Tanner’s enthusiasm, however, they will be needing more information first before they dive in to action. He wants his employees to return safely, did they know? “Partnerning up with the MLE is a good idea, but I would also like to involve Mr. Konstantinov. He can speak Russian, and he can work out your International Apparition passes,” Paxton cleared his throat and procured another parchment. “Enzo Abernathy and Vincent Wither should also join.” He will be needing all the back-up just in case things go wrong. “For now though, I will still be needing more information from my sources, and as soon as I’ve got all the intel we need, I will call for a meeting to disseminate the tasks.” Oh wait…he’s forgetting something. “Also, we will need to have those pastries and baked goods from Ambleside.” Paxton smiled at Kyleigh and waited for her response.
SPOILER!!: Vincent!
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Vince was still slightly flustered when his head opened the door, “Not a bad time, I hope.” He nodded slightly and glanced around the office. Tea? That was something he would gladly take, especially if he had honey… Good for the voice, you know? “Can’t complain, sir. Yourself?” He paused slightly as he stepped in and sat down. Huh, the motorcycle was definitely different from the previous heads he was sure. He’d never step close one, but it was definitely a nice touch to the room and just a beautiful bike.
He looked at him and paused, “But I know you said you wanted to talk to me about all my past issues for why I’ve not been here.” Vincent rubbed the back of his head, “And I’ll be honest, a lot of it has to do with my band… Hard to bounce between the two considering no one else in the band is a wizard.” Okay, so he got the stupid reason was out but the more serious one. Or at least to him anyways, “But the other reason… It’s kind of a long story. My fiancé… Ex fiancé, she accidentally burnt our house down after she told me she was leaving me for someone else…” That was clearly the short version.
“Oh, not at all.” Well, he’s busy, but he can’t admonish his employee for seeing him. He posted the memo about this informal, get-to-know each other meeting anyway. Paxton gestured towards the coffee and tea pots, and gave Vincent the go signal to help himself. He just had…three? Or was it four cups of coffee already, so he’d pass for now. The cookies look delish though…
Paxton grinned at the young man and sat comfortably on his chair. “I’m doing fine, Mr. Wither. Thank you for asking,” the department head paused as he eyed his troubled employee. “I sincerely hope that you are doing okay right now.” He can’t afford to have a worried employee, because they have a lot of work to finish. But as soon as Vincent started to talk, Paxton sunk deeper in his chair and stroked his chin.
Merlin’s beard. This kid has a lot of things going on.
“Is music your first love?” Paxton asked as he continued to stroke his chin thoughtfully. Riding his motorbike is his first love, and second is racing brooms. However, Vincent’s life varies greatly from him. See? He didn’t even had the chance to be a married man. Whereas himself, he did marry, but it failed. “And I suppose that having two jobs is your idea to replace the house your ex-fiancé burned?” Paxton asked again as he sat up straighter on his chair this time and crossed his arms. He wasn’t annoyed at the young man, only curious as to how he’s currently handling things.
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“That is very convenient, I believe?” Paxton did not miss the tiny smile on her face when she mentioned about her London flat. Having a place nearby can never go wrong. The fact that you don’t have to wake so early in the morning just to be in the work place on time is always a brilliant idea. It also pays to be a wizard or witch because they can apparate to places. They can always be on time even if they just woke up 10 minutes before they are considered late.
Well, that could be very different for witches though. The amount of time they need just to get dressed…and whatever else they need to do to go to work. Not that he’s complaining, though. Paxton appreciates that his female employees do look good and presentable all the damn time. “It has been years since the last time I was there. I was still wee.” Paxton shared as he looked at the coffee pot on the table. “I would love to visit the Lake District some time soon…more coffee?” The 37 year old asked as he gestured towards his coffee vessel. Anyone in his department is more than welcome to refill their cups should they wish to do so. No biggie at all.
Now onto more pressing issues. “Ah…I see,” Paxton stroked his chin and contemplated on the parchment on the table. “I met this young lad earlier, his name is Dmitry Konstantinov. He works for the International Cooperation, and he used to work for the Russian Wizarding Government.” Paxton crossed his legs and sighed. “The Russian MLE caught some of the illegal vendors before I discovered the market. I’m quite sure that they were not able to capture all. The one I saw must have a deeper network underground…” In all honesty though, this is rather exciting!
Paxton smiled at Tanner’s enthusiasm, however, they will be needing more information first before they dive in to action. He wants his employees to return safely, did they know? “Partnerning up with the MLE is a good idea, but I would also like to involve Mr. Konstantinov. He can speak Russian, and he can work out your International Apparition passes,” Paxton cleared his throat and procured another parchment. “Enzo Abernathy and Vincent Wither should also join.” He will be needing all the back-up just in case things go wrong. “For now though, I will still be needing more information from my sources, and as soon as I’ve got all the intel we need, I will call for a meeting to disseminate the tasks.” Oh wait…he’s forgetting something. “Also, we will need to have those pastries and baked goods from Ambleside.” Paxton smiled at Kyleigh and waited for her response.
“It is more convenient than you would imagine. If I lived with my aunt I’m pretty sure her kids would put paste in my hair before I left for work” she admitted with a laugh. “Well if you find yourself there again there is a record and book store with an attached café that you should try” she grinned and then he was offering her more coffee? Did she want a refill, well really that would be wonderful but…would she be all jittery later? Oh who cared if she was jittery she’d get her work done either way.
“Oh that would be great honestly” she grinned and quietly refilled the coffee cup “thank you” she added as she sat back down and crossed her ankles. Remember to uncross them later, she thought to herself as he continued to talk about the business at hand.
Wait did he say partnering with the MLE? She blinked a bit and knew she must have paled momentarily. “Right, that does sound like a very good idea” did her voice crack when she had said that? She wasn’t sure. Please don’t let it be Simon she thought quietly as she really wanted the work to go smoothly and not be awkward and full of long pauses. The kind of you broke up with me with no real explanation pause that seemed to happen whenever they ran into each other until she would awkward her way out of the room again. “Oh that does sound like a good plan, d-do you have any word of who will join us from the MLE?” She asked carefully, still feeling the nerves of the whole situation. “My aunt and father both worked in the MLE there’s a chance I might know them” she admitted trying to make it seem a little less awkward. Okay...so if it was Simon she'd just have to maybe find Vic and talk to him about the awkward when in the break room right? Or you know other friends.
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Paxton got up from his messy table and summoned his Yajirushi Broom. Yamamoto-san was kind enough to give it as a parting gift to him when he helped the Japanese man learn bits and pieces of broom design. Paxton positioned himself and gently kicked the ground so that he was hovering a few inches from the ground. Yajirushi brooms are very delicate and sensitive to touch, that’s why he’s in love with it. If only he could tweak it a little more to make it into a luxury broom instead of a racing one…
Thoughts…theories…spells…Paxton’s thoughts were broken when he heard a knock on his door. He looked at the threshold wondering who it was. Sighing, he directed his broom to go down, and he swiftly dismounted it. Carrying his broom still, he went for his door and opened it to see…ah yes. The moody kid. “Enzo…” Well, he didn’t expect to get a visit from him. What did the dude want? Was he going to resign already? Paxton waved the thought off and fully opened the door for him. “Come in.” Paxton grinned as he left the door open and made his way towards the center of his office. “What do you think about this Japanese made broom?” He might as well ask right away than bore the kid with salutations and what not, right?
Just pretend that you are in a packed Quidditch stadium where everyone is cheering you one. You'll be happier here if that happens. Just be calm, cool and collected. He could act happy to be here...in this department. Maybe if he had a happier department head then everything would be perfect. Just perfect. Lorenzo walked into the department head's office when he was told it was alright to come into it. The twenty-nine year old looked around the office. Interesting but boring. This place needed to be more welcoming. Enzo gave a slight nod to his boss.
Enzo brought his attention to a broom that was in front of Paxton. A smirk was shown on his face. "That's a Yajirushi Broom." He had knew about them and had heard some things about the brooms but he had never used one on the pitch in a match. "I have some ex-teammates that are boasting about them. Their trying to get me to test one out and see if I'll come out of retirement to use them in a match." Enzo said with a slight nod of his head.
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SPOILER!!: Kyle!
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“It is more convenient than you would imagine. If I lived with my aunt I’m pretty sure her kids would put paste in my hair before I left for work” she admitted with a laugh. “Well if you find yourself there again there is a record and book store with an attached café that you should try” she grinned and then he was offering her more coffee? Did she want a refill, well really that would be wonderful but…would she be all jittery later? Oh who cared if she was jittery she’d get her work done either way.
“Oh that would be great honestly” she grinned and quietly refilled the coffee cup “thank you” she added as she sat back down and crossed her ankles. Remember to uncross them later, she thought to herself as he continued to talk about the business at hand.
Wait did he say partnering with the MLE? She blinked a bit and knew she must have paled momentarily. “Right, that does sound like a very good idea” did her voice crack when she had said that? She wasn’t sure. Please don’t let it be Simon she thought quietly as she really wanted the work to go smoothly and not be awkward and full of long pauses. The kind of you broke up with me with no real explanation pause that seemed to happen whenever they ran into each other until she would awkward her way out of the room again. “Oh that does sound like a good plan, d-do you have any word of who will join us from the MLE?” She asked carefully, still feeling the nerves of the whole situation. “My aunt and father both worked in the MLE there’s a chance I might know them” she admitted trying to make it seem a little less awkward. Okay...so if it was Simon she'd just have to maybe find Vic and talk to him about the awkward when in the break room right? Or you know other friends.
Paxton let out a chuckle. “Surely your cousins are mature enough not to do it? How old are they, if I may ask?” Paxton is close to most of his cousins, except for the one who lives in Grasmere. Nonetheless, the conversation with Kyleigh makes him want to visit it again. He can, of course, skip his relatives in Grasmere. “Has the place changed a lot? I don’t remember seeing a record bar and book store with a café the last time I visited…” Or maybe his memory was starting to rust? “But if I should find the store, I’d love to see their records…I like old rock music. U2, Bon Jovi…those great masters.” He said thoughtfully and mentally jotted down notes about his next visit.
The department head got his wand and filled his empty cup with water. The man brought the cup to his lips, “I have yet to talk to Ms. Browne about this, so no, no idea yet as to who will be joining us.” And took a sip of his water. Was Paxton missing something? “Oh you do? Well, I met someone from the MLE earlier. He looks like a good candidate to join us.” What’s his name again? Sam? Steven? Simon? Merlin, he just met the guy and he already forgot!
SPOILER!!: Enzo!
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Originally Posted by DinosaursOnASpaceship
Just pretend that you are in a packed Quidditch stadium where everyone is cheering you one. You'll be happier here if that happens. Just be calm, cool and collected. He could act happy to be here...in this department. Maybe if he had a happier department head then everything would be perfect. Just perfect. Lorenzo walked into the department head's office when he was told it was alright to come into it. The twenty-nine year old looked around the office. Interesting but boring. This place needed to be more welcoming. Enzo gave a slight nod to his boss.
Enzo brought his attention to a broom that was in front of Paxton. A smirk was shown on his face. "That's a Yajirushi Broom." He had knew about them and had heard some things about the brooms but he had never used one on the pitch in a match. "I have some ex-teammates that are boasting about them. Their trying to get me to test one out and see if I'll come out of retirement to use them in a match." Enzo said with a slight nod of his head.
Paxton laid the broom in front of them, and stuffed his hands in his pockets. He was obviously delighted with what Enzo said, because he’s got a grin on his face. “You know the broom, but you haven’t tried it.” So obviously, he can’t give him any feedback of some sort, yes? “Although the information is highly classified, a successful broom manufacturer wants our help in designing a hybrid broom. I must say that the Yajirushi is a good starting point. Though it is a racing broom, I want to come up with something similar to it but with added comfort. Think of a luxury broom, without sacrificing its speed.” Paxton paused as he decided on his employees assignment.
“For now Mr. Abernathy, I would like to get your opinion about the Yajirushi.” He said as he gestured at his prized possession. “I’m giving you the day to try it out back at the Recreational Quidditch Pitch. Report to me your findings within the week.” Paxton was sure that Enzo did not want his company, so he was not going to offer. As much as he wanted to interact with the kid, the other party didn’t feel like it. Paxton can sense it from a mile.
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SPOILER!!: Paxton
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Originally Posted by Mordred
Simon Bennett? Nope, the kid’s not from his department, and no, he missed to meet this person at the Orientation. Paxton was pretty busy that day meeting new and returning employees alike, and yes, the young man in front was pretty easy to miss. Why? They all looked young in the Ministry! “Oh.” Paxton gave Mr. Bennett a grin and nod and gestured him to come inside.
Moving away from his desk and wiping his hand on his trousers, the department head offered his hand. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Simon Bennett.” MLE he said? Noted. “Please, take a seat. I have coffee and tea…and do help yourself to some cookies.” Paxton wondered why the MLE Liaison was here. Was he here to deliver some MLE news personally? Or was he just in a chatty mood of some sort? “So far…there had been no trouble in the wizarding world, I presume?” he asked as he pulled a chair for himself and sat down. “Actually, I take that back. There’s always something happening out there…” Paxton then reached for a cup and poured some coffee for himself. He’d love to be of service to Simon, but…the kid could be allergic to coffee…or tea? Or both??
That oh could have a few meanings, some bad and some good. The auror choosing to not be concerned however as the department head continued in a welcoming tone. Greetings exchanged, Simon walked further into the office to stand before the older man, the two of them shaking hands. "And you as well, Mr. Paxton." It was certainly better to have meetings happen when things were calm then rushed when emergencies arose. "Thank you," he added taking a seat.
"Um...some tea would be nice," the auror said since it was offered rather then ignore it. Plus it added to the polite conversation involved in the meeting. Simon was about to answer the first question when it was corrected and followed up with another. "Yes, indeed there is," he confirmed, his mind ever so briefly flicking to Genevieve and her Knockturn Alley run-in. "Nothing ultimately too pressing and dangerous but enough to keep us on our toes."
Paxton let out a chuckle. “Surely your cousins are mature enough not to do it? How old are they, if I may ask?” Paxton is close to most of his cousins, except for the one who lives in Grasmere. Nonetheless, the conversation with Kyleigh makes him want to visit it again. He can, of course, skip his relatives in Grasmere. “Has the place changed a lot? I don’t remember seeing a record bar and book store with a café the last time I visited…” Or maybe his memory was starting to rust? “But if I should find the store, I’d love to see their records…I like old rock music. U2, Bon Jovi…those great masters.” He said thoughtfully and mentally jotted down notes about his next visit.
The department head got his wand and filled his empty cup with water. The man brought the cup to his lips, “I have yet to talk to Ms. Browne about this, so no, no idea yet as to who will be joining us.” And took a sip of his water. Was Paxton missing something? “Oh you do? Well, I met someone from the MLE earlier. He looks like a good candidate to join us.” What’s his name again? Sam? Steven? Simon? Merlin, he just met the guy and he already forgot!
The chuckle made it easier for her to laugh as well, “Honestly her oldest is her oldest is five years old, and the triplets are two years old,” she admitted with a laugh. “Technically their my siblings actually considering my biological father married my adoptive aunt” even though really, it was more confusing than that but that was probably somewhere in her files right? Well not really but it probably would be once the whole election thing got underway.
“Oh it has changed quite a bit” at least she thought that it did, “those are nice musicians, and I’m sure that there are some of their records or albums there” she grinned “I’ve always liked very happy-go-lucky music I must admit” she grinned, “ah yes my aunt and my father both worked in the MLE” she grinned, “and Ms. Browne” it was so weird thinking of her as Miss Browne really, “well, she and I were both in Ravenclaw together” she smiled. “There’s a strong chance that whomever Emily sends I will know them,” she chuckled even though she still was kind of hoping it wasn’t Simon.
Simon would...well, he'd see through her awkward and call her on things. And not to mention he'd probably remark on the glaring issue of the ministries rulings on inter-office-relationships and the fact that well...no he wouldn't do all of that. He'd ask her why the heck did it end that way because they had never had that talk and that made things weird and maybe talking would be good for the whole working together thing? "Well, I do look forward to finding out who we are working with and finding out more about this ring. Do you have any information that you would like me to read before this meeting?" She asked as really a dossier on what was going on could be helpful and maybe, just maybe that would help them to puzzle together why the brooms were contraband.
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A paper crane flew inside the office and landed on the table. It bears the handwriting of the Junior Undersecretary.
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Dear Mr. Paxton,
I hope you are well. I wrote this letter to ask for a moment of your time so I can come to your office for a simple meeting. I would like to discuss the upcoming event in the Ministry and with regards to the assignment of the liaison officer for the department.
It could be at anytime at your convenience.
Thank you very much!
Yours truly,
Zacharias McMillan
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Making sure her morning work was finished and letting Mariel know where she was headed, Victoria made her way towards level six. She had a mission to be headed to this area and it was to speak to the department head. With her quill and parchment she was going over the things she wanted to say.
As she made her way over she looked around before finding the door. Having the receptionist show her the way Vic finally made it to the department heads door. Glancing at her outfit one last time she knocked hoping he wouldn't be busy.
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