She was waiting, the ball was in motion, flying unimpeded through the air (Tala had clearly missed her calling as a quidditch player with an aim this bomb), soaring until it perfectly, hit Talullah's unprotected side with a soft thud.

Braun.

BRAUH.

She was like the Ginny Weasley of this assassin's game, nocking people out left and right, she was killing it. Grinning broadly, Tala only just stopped herself from punching the air in victory, that would be tooooooo unprofessional and even she knew that.

She would just have to treat herself to a victory pizza slice after this.

The Atrium was... a mess, really, with all this assassin junk going on, and Sherman was frankly a bit terrified to wheel through the generally peacefully area. Which was rather unfortunate, considering he'd need to in order to reach his destination.

He could tell a member of his own team was being attacked by one of those Creatures' girls, but he didn't dare intervene for fear of his own safety in the game. Perhaps a fast break was good? Without further ado, the Minister darted past the fountain in a zooming streak.... just barely witnessing the small thwack of Addi's lobbed silver ball hitting Delphine's back.

Heh. Smug teammate over here. And also outty. Sayonara, drama. Sherman was gone.

Cassie was on her way out of the atrium when she caught sight of the drama. All of the assassination attempts going down. It made her pause for a moment, staring toward the action. She crept closer, wanting to get a closer look. But she made sure to move slowly, so as not to draw attention to herself.

She was mostly trying to see if one of her teammates was in the thick of things, if they needed help or protection. She would be there. But it didn't look like any of her teammates were there. One person she did see was one of her targets. This seemed like a perfect opportunity to take her out.

Cassie dug in her purse for the little green ball. She was hoping that the woman - Tala - would be too distracted by her own targets. So Cassie paused and took aim. Then the ball was flying out her hand, toward Tala.

Tiffany Price was still staring at the atrocious fountain when she was... bumped into? The brunette turned around to give the culprit an angry glare, but quickly softened the gaze as the woman began to apologize. "That's fine, just--"

....

*THWACK*
...

Okay. Now she was REALLY angry.

A rogue ball was sent flying to her FACE. The man had aimed AT HER FACE? Wasn't there a RULE AGAINST THAT OR SOMETHING???? Tiffany let out an angry HUFF, before bending over and making a grab at the ball that had just been used to attack HER HEAD.

As the stupid man was walking away she let out an angry sound whilst throwing the ball straight at HIS HEAD. So what if this wasn't even a part of the game? He deserved it.

After angrily launching the ball at the man who was walking away with a stupid fist in the air, the woman turned back to face the woman who had been... talking to her before Tiffany was so RUDLEY ATTACKED. "Well, I feel fine NOW," she ran a hand through her hair hastily. "Ugh, I hate men." ALL of them. She hated EVERY SINGLE ONE. Only a MAN would be STUPID enough to throw a ball at someone's HEAD.

They were all idiots. Every single one of them.

The ball arched through the air. Cassie watched it intently. She really did not want to miss this time. This was her chance to take out her target. To make a contribution to her team. She hadn't been able to be much more than a passive observer to the game up until now.

But now, she watched as her ball hit it's mark. It smacked into Tala, right on her side. The left side, not that that was important. Cassie grinned. She considered leaving immediately, to protect herself, but she wanted the woman to know who had been responsible for eliminating her.

BWAHAH! Contact! Addi had done it! Victory! She threw her fist in the air and was ready to leave when...

THWACK!

Something hit her HARD in the back and she stumbled forward. What?! SHE WAS OUT?! NOOOOOOO! And right after she'd gotten someone out too! She turned around to try and find the person who'd gotten her out...but she wasn't sure who it was. So she just stuck her tongue out playfully, hopefully whoever it was was still around and knew it was directed to her...and everyone else just ignored her...

Well, at least she got someone out! That had always been her goal...do SOMETHING to help her team! And she'd done that!

Now off to do important receptionist things.

So. He'd had it with the day. It'd taken five lift rides for anyone to actually bother to try and help him, rather than think he was some poor sod who sought to take a nap on the lift. By the time one bloke had nearly kicked him for not moving, he'd practically got his wand free, one wiggle by a time, and had to suffer the indecencies of muttering an incantation against the floor.

By that time, he didn't want to go to work. By that time, the day was half done and he was as likely to get lit up as he was to survive a moment in his corner in the YATI den. No. Today was a day for wandering. A day for fussing with the hat and getting it clean again.

A day for just, sitting on the side of the fountain and getting the germs off his lips one splash of water at a time.

A day for no more trouble. No more trying to help people. Or be nice. No. A day for himself.

Wasn't it the PERFECT day to go visiting? The perfect day for Fox Janvier to grace a certain young auror with his presence? Absolutely it was! But first he had to take a selfie in front of the fountain so he could send it to Nicky and Celestial and Eady, caption: 'Important ministry business, benches'.

Of course he had to put the box of chocolatey treats down on the side of the fountain while he took his selfie.

Delicious chocolatey treats for an equally delish YATI.

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Originally Posted by Tegz

Wasn't it the PERFECT day to go visiting? The perfect day for Fox Janvier to grace a certain young auror with his presence? Absolutely it was! But first he had to take a selfie in front of the fountain so he could send it to Nicky and Celestial and Eady, caption: 'Important ministry business, benches'.

Of course he had to put the box of chocolatey treats down on the side of the fountain while he took his selfie.

Delicious chocolatey treats for an equally delish YATI.

It was upon straightening from nearly sticking his entire face in the fountain, which was or was not cleaner than the lift floors, that he noticed the box of chocolates that had suddenly appeared beside him. Curious, Rhydian poked it about with a finger and screwed his head around to read the title.

Sounded tasty. So, who was the mysterious owner of such good taste. He simply had to commend them.

His gaze went up and found the young man standing close by, posing in nearly as dramatic a stance as the beasts on the fountain. Selfies? In the ministry? That had to be a new one.

Still. There was only one thing to do when someone was taking a selfie. That was, creep up very carefully and slowly behind them, peek one's head just above the shoulder of said selfie-taker and give the biggest, cheesiest grin possible.

Rhydian had done this. Rhydian had perfected this. Grin and stealth movements and all. Rhydian, did this now.

This would never be something -selfie invasions- that Fox would be against. Never. Best case scenario you made a new friend, worst case? Well you had a memento of the moment. So the moment he noticed he had company in the shot, he hammed it up further.

And snap.

"What should I caption it?" He asked, and then spoke with enough sincerity that it wasn't completely obvious if he was serious or joking: "Met the love of my life at the Fountain of Magical Brethren and now running off to Gretna Green. Don't wait up?" He made kissy faces at the stranger then scooped up the box of chocolates with a flourish.

"I'd woo you with chocolates, good sir, but these are spoken for." He waggled the box.

Alexalanso could not speak today at all. He had a frog in his throat and he sighed. He had a yellow legal pad to help with this though and a quill. He was all set, yep yep. He looked around, looking for someone from his department, There were a few things that he needed to go over despite if he could talk or not. Business was business and that is how he was going to do things. If they hated it then they can just ignore it and go on with their day. He didn't care one bit.

Greg wandered around the Ministry again hoping this time he wouldn't run into crazy people but rubbing his throat at the same time. Maybe he should have just stayed home. He was starting to sound horse and if he found out who got him sick he would hurt them.

Spotting Alex he smiled, "Hey there," he whispered horsely and winced. Maybe a cough drop or some tea and honey would help.

Alex looked up and weakly smiled before rapidly scribbling on the legal pad. Hey, I cannot talk and it sounds like you are having troubles talking to. Do you want a cough drop? He paused and flipped it so that Greg could read it before taking a cough drop and offered it to his coworker.

WRITING!!! That was a brilliant idea. Why hadn't he thought of that. Reading what Alex wrote Greg took a pen from his pocket and wrote on the pad as well, No, I don't. Thanks. He took the cough drop, opened it and stuck it in his mouth very grateful.

I think somethings going around. A pain too. Amethyst would be mad he didn't stay home since he knew he wasn't feeling well earlier. Ugh.

Alex watched as Greg started to write on the pad. He looked at the pad and read it as Greg took the cough drop. He started to write. No problem. It hurts to talk and it sounded like you have whatever this is too. We probably shouldn't be at work but what can we do... He paused and showed the pad to him, adding a shrug for emphasis before starting to write again. This is bad but it is better than being dead, I suppose. So do you know what is going on today in our department or have you been up there yet? He turned the pad and handed it to him.

Greg read what Alex wrote and nodded. Yeah he probably did have the same thing that Alex had. Though, judging by how bad off Alex was he didn't think the bloke had made him sick. Lucky for him.

If Amethyst kills me you should avenge my death and kill whoever got us sick. He laughed without making a sound and grinned at the guy. See humour made you feel better.

Looking at what else he wrote he shrugged. No...is something going on? News to him. Then again he hadn't spent much time in the office today. It was boring.

Alex looked at what he wrote and tried to laugh. He moaned in pain at that but there was a smirk as he wrote. Will do but if I die, you avenge by doing the same if you are still around. He gave a smirk and then looked at what Greg wrote next. He shrugged and shook his head before writing back. Havent been around... was just trying to check out if there was any going on. I think I'm going to stop and get some tea soon or would peppermint candy help this. I am not good at this being sick thing.

Greg smiled and gave the man a nod. I will do my best. Hmmm...peppermint? He honestly had no idea since he tended to like wallowing in his misery and Amethyst made him eat and drink stuff to feel better.

I don't have the foggiest idea honestly. I might go home myself but if I do I need to take Julia home and I don't really want to get her sick....kind of stuck all the way around. Ugh. Being grown up and responsible sucked sometimes.

Alex thought about it and debated. I have no clue. I feel sick and I just want to curl up and go to sleep. Do you think Gid would allow us to get away and get off? There is probably a lot to do... He grimaced and stroked his stubbly beard as he thought. He sighed and paced a little while he gave Greg the pad.

Greg watched the bloke curiously and took the pad as he began to pace. Well...I'm a Divison Head so he probably wouldn't mind if I go home. But I don't see where there would be a problem if you're sick. You should just go home. Take it easy and rest. See he had good advise sometimes!

Alex shrugged and read the note. He probably wouldn't mind. He doesn't seem to be a bad guy. I just would feel bad because doesn't he need all of us to do our jobs properly and not just skip out over a simple cold or whatever it is? He shrugged and gave a light smile. He took out a peppermint and starting sucking on it, offering Greg one.

Looking at the pad he shook his head, It'll still be there when we return. I think I'm going to go up and tell my girl that I'm going home and take our daughter home. Eyeing the peppermint he shook his head since he was still working on his cough drop. No thanks.

I think you should go home. Soup and tea my friend. Soup and tea.

He read and nodded. He took the pad. youre right and wise. I shall go get sme of those and just stay in bed... sounds like a good plan. He nodded and stroked his stubbly beard. Feel better and have some yourself.

Wise? He got called wise? Heh. That was cool. Greg grinned at the guy and nodded. Turning around he waved goodbye. "If you need anything call me," he said horesly again and made for the elevator. Yup. Definitely home time.

Ughhhh.

Her feet were KILLING her.

It was only lunch time, and Daisy was tempted to clock out. Of course she wouldn't do that - nor did she REALLY want to despite her sore feet. It had been a mistake to wear wedges this high and neglect to bring something more comfortable along in case something like this happened. Of all the days to forget to bring flats...

Momentarily she had contemplated popping back home to get a change of shoes but she knew that Violet would get all excited to see her mommy and wouldn't want her to leave again. Best not to get the little girl's hopes up and crush them, so instead she made her way over to the Fountain of Magical Brethren. It was something that she had heard about in the past but hadn't really paid much attention to as she was usually in rather the hurry whenever she passed by this way.

Giving a sigh of relief, Daisy took a seat on the edge of the fountain and set about rubbing her feet. As she did so, she looked up at the fountain. It really was rather interesting she had to admit.