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WhittyBitty · 04-09-2016, 12:08 AM

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Archer's head rolled back as he laughed. Of course! "well with the money we save bringing something in, I'm sure your clothing budget will be happier." And Archer, too, seeing as he very much enjoyed watching his Gabby model her new clothing for him.

"Ah, don't you? Who does the Portkey stuff? I never liked portkey travel." he said. He had never been one for Portkeys. The feeling afterward was nasty. He preferred apparition. He grinned "Not much. Still trying to extract the genes from the desert cactus so that we can replicate it. So far it's proving difficult. But we're getting there." And his team were great.

His laughter was infectious and Gabby found herself joining in. He knew by now just how much she loved clothes. They were all in his tent and she showed them off for him. Seriously though... she would try to be good if they really needed to save. "I promise if we really need to save though I won't splurge." She smiled at him.

"Well... I could deal with it I suppose, but it's not really my expertise. Don't care for portkeys." She made a face. Gabby was glad that Archer felt the same way because she wouldn't be enthused if she had to travel from place to place using that method. Nothing like an ungraceful entrance where you faceplant. She was all for being stylish. THOUGH she made even portkey travel look amazing because she was incredible. Archer could too because he was as spectacular. "The portkey people deal with that nonsense. Floo is much better." Because she worked with the floo network. Obviously. "Oh. Maybe I could try to help you though we probably won't get much done." She winked. They distracted each other.

Jessiqua · 04-09-2016, 01:33 AM

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His laughter was infectious and Gabby found herself joining in. He knew by now just how much she loved clothes. They were all in his tent and she showed them off for him. Seriously though... she would try to be good if they really needed to save. "I promise if we really need to save though I won't splurge." She smiled at him.

"Well... I could deal with it I suppose, but it's not really my expertise. Don't care for portkeys." She made a face. Gabby was glad that Archer felt the same way because she wouldn't be enthused if she had to travel from place to place using that method. Nothing like an ungraceful entrance where you faceplant. She was all for being stylish. THOUGH she made even portkey travel look amazing because she was incredible. Archer could too because he was as spectacular. "The portkey people deal with that nonsense. Floo is much better." Because she worked with the floo network. Obviously. "Oh. Maybe I could try to help you though we probably won't get much done." She winked. They distracted each other.

He shook his head "No it's fine. We're fine. The tent doesn't have many bills associated with it, the house I have is completely paid off. I'll let you know but I think we're good for now." So she could keep buying her lovely clothes.

Archer listened to Gabby speaking about work. She made everything sound interesting. He was quite glad to hear that she wasn't into Portkey travel either... "I like Floo travel too. Much less nausea than portkey travel." They were lucky they had so many options for travel. He grinned at her, and soaked up her wink. "Well you'll have to come by one day. I'll show you what we're working on. You might have to wear a lab coat and safety goggles though." he laughed. "You'd pull it of though."

WhittyBitty · 04-09-2016, 05:06 AM

It was good to know that they would probably be okay. Gabby didn't want to waste away all of their money. Even if they both had good jobs that paid well she knew that it was important to look out for finances. She might love clothes, but she was highly ambitious and a hard worker. They would not go poor. "Looks like you will still get your fashion shows then." She smirked. He enjoyed those. Especially when she got a new bathing suit.

"Apparation is the best and then floo. I don't really like brooms." They were good for Quidditch and that was about that. Gabby wasn't exactly a professional athlete and there were more stylish ways to get around. "I love visiting you." She smiled at the thought of going to see the greenhouses again. She always enjoyed that. "I can pull off anything." She would look spectacular.

"Are you going to the Quidditch match?" she asked suddenly.

Jessiqua · 04-09-2016, 08:26 AM

He chuckled at her, but couldn't wipe the happy grin off his face. "Good," he said, giving her a wink and having a drink of his water.

Nodding, Archer said "I agree with you on that. I don't mind flying but it's not a good long-term transport method. I'm sure I have some old brooms in the tent, we could have a fly together?" He laughed. He wasn't sure if Gabby was up for it or not. Or even whether he had them still. It had been a long time since he had seen them. He raised his eyebrows "I know you can. It's like you were born to look perfect in everything you wear." Because she did!

He nodded, "I think so. My niece actually managed to get me tickets if I wanted them. Are you?" He was assuming she would be going because of her work.

WhittyBitty · 04-09-2016, 08:51 PM

Gabby grinned mischievously at his reaction; she knew that he would love that. He always did. She winked back at him because she enjoyed it too.

"Flying is great when it's just a little while. Otherwise it takes too long and I have better things to do with her time." Gabby was so not about that life. She wanted to be effective, not take a bloody day to get anywhere. Oh. He wanted to fly with her. "I might be a little rusty, so I'd have to share a broom with you," she said mischievously. That was partly true, but mostly she just wanted the excuse for contact. It was mini golf all over again. As he complimented her, she couldn't stop grinning. "I love when you compliment me." Not because of her ego either. It truly made her happy when he did it.

Good to know that he was attending the match as well. "I think so." Because work. "I would have wanted to come with you even if I wasn't there for work." Obviously. "I'll probably be placed next to some guy." Knowing her luck. Unless Lynley DIDN'T make them all sit together. Either way she wanted to sit with Archer.

Jessiqua · 04-13-2016, 07:19 AM

Archer grinned, excited at the prospect of sharing a broom with her. Of being able to wrap his arms around her, and hear her squeals. He hoped the squeals would be there. "We can do that. I can refresh your flying skills." He gave her a wink "Well it's a good thing it's so easy to compliment you then." And enjoyable.

"Cool! We can watch the match together. Or... not watch it." But... "Next to some guy?" he said, with a lift of his brow. He knew the other guy wouldn't stand a chance, but it was nice to pretend to be jealous.

Zhenya was in a rush, but she wanted to have something NICE to eat. Away from the Ministry. No cafeteria, that was. Plus, she had been in a rush this morning, so she didn't have time to pack her own. She was about to find herself a quiet table so that she could order and eat, but there was a familiar face. "Uncle Archer!" Zhenya said, walking towards him. She gave him a hug and noticed that he was sitting with a woman. Zhenya vaguely remembered her from the toilet incident, but she wasn't really sure who she was.

"Zhenya, this is Gabby. My partner. And Gabby, this is my niece." He introduced the two women.

WhittyBitty · 04-13-2016, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessiqua

Archer grinned, excited at the prospect of sharing a broom with her. Of being able to wrap his arms around her, and hear her squeals. He hoped the squeals would be there. "We can do that. I can refresh your flying skills." He gave her a wink "Well it's a good thing it's so easy to compliment you then." And enjoyable.

"Cool! We can watch the match together. Or... not watch it." But... "Next to some guy?" he said, with a lift of his brow. He knew the other guy wouldn't stand a chance, but it was nice to pretend to be jealous.

Zhenya was in a rush, but she wanted to have something NICE to eat. Away from the Ministry. No cafeteria, that was. Plus, she had been in a rush this morning, so she didn't have time to pack her own. She was about to find herself a quiet table so that she could order and eat, but there was a familiar face. "Uncle Archer!" Zhenya said, walking towards him. She gave him a hug and noticed that he was sitting with a woman. Zhenya vaguely remembered her from the toilet incident, but she wasn't really sure who she was.

"Zhenya, this is Gabby. My partner. And Gabby, this is my niece." He introduced the two women.

She knew that he was enjoying the prospect of it just as much as she was. This was going to be fun. "I might need a lot of help though," Gabby said as she twirled a strand of hair around her finger. Juuuuust saying was all. Neither would be complaining about it either; the contact was VERY nice. "Mmm. It's very easy to compliment you too." He didn't enjoy it as much as SHE did but still. She could think of a million things to compliment him about. Easily.

Not watching the match together sounded VERY appealing. "Oh, that's what I intended for us to do." As if they would actually watch Quidditch when there were other things to do that were a lot more enjoyable. "Well, if she plans us to have assigned seating. But I'd sit with you anyway." Gabby was perfectly fine with him acting jealous because she knew that Archer wasn't in the least bit.

Oh. Someone was joining them. His niece. Gabby remembered her being mentioned a couple times in the past. "Hello," she said with a smile. So this was the first person from his family that she was going to meet. Zhenya would be charmed by her wonderful personality.

Jessiqua · 04-15-2016, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Squishy

She knew that he was enjoying the prospect of it just as much as she was. This was going to be fun. "I might need a lot of help though," Gabby said as she twirled a strand of hair around her finger. Juuuuust saying was all. Neither would be complaining about it either; the contact was VERY nice. "Mmm. It's very easy to compliment you too." He didn't enjoy it as much as SHE did but still. She could think of a million things to compliment him about. Easily.

Not watching the match together sounded VERY appealing. "Oh, that's what I intended for us to do." As if they would actually watch Quidditch when there were other things to do that were a lot more enjoyable. "Well, if she plans us to have assigned seating. But I'd sit with you anyway." Gabby was perfectly fine with him acting jealous because she knew that Archer wasn't in the least bit.

Oh. Someone was joining them. His niece. Gabby remembered her being mentioned a couple times in the past. "Hello," she said with a smile. So this was the first person from his family that she was going to meet. Zhenya would be charmed by her wonderful personality.

"A lot of help?" he leaned a bit closer "I can give you as much help as you need." Just like teaching her how to play mini golf. He loved to help her. He winked at her. He was quite happy to hear that it was easy for her to compliment him, too. Archer laughed. Good, well, it was settled. He was now looking forward to their going to the Quidditch match. "Ahh, is she thinking of doing assigned seating?" he asked. It seemed as if it didn't matter either way. That was nice. Archer was pleased that Gabby was able to meet Zhenya. It made sense, seeing as they all worked in the Ministry, but also because he had been invited to their house for a birthday dinner. And Gabby too. The thought reminded him, as he hadn't asked Gabby about it yet. He had a habit of forgetting things as soon as he saw her. "Ah, Gabby it's actually Zhenya's birthday soon. We were invited to my brother's house for a birthday dinner, Zhenya's and the twins birthdays."

Zhenya smiled back at Gabby. She was very pretty! "Hi Gabby, how are you? It's nice to meet you!" She'd heard that he had started dating someone, and it clicked suddenly. Of course he would be here with the woman he was dating! And... obviously he was. She nodded as her uncle spoke of the birthday dinner, inviting Gabby. "Of course, we'd love for you to come," she said.

WhittyBitty · 04-16-2016, 04:15 AM

Gabby knew that Archer was more than willing to help her with flying. How could he not be when they would be in close contact with each other? "Yep, so we will probably be up there for a while." Wink. She was having too much fun imagining this. "I'm not sure," she admitted, "but I'm going to do what I want regardless." Haha. She didn't care what people thought, if she wanted to do something she would. Anyway, she was being invited to a party. "Oh, yeah. Sure! I'd love to come. Then I can meet everyone." Rather exciting though she wasn't keen on kids; she would try her best for Archer since they were his family. Really she thought that children were loud and messy. If they gave her attitude she would not be in the least bit happy though she would try her hardest to hold her tongue. It would be difficult but she'd manage.

"It's nice to meet you too, Zhenya. I'm doing good, how about you?" See, she was being polite even though she hated small talk. Really Zhenya DID seem pretty nice. "Do you want to join us?" Archer wouldn't mind since it was his niece.

Jessiqua · 04-20-2016, 01:11 PM

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Gabby knew that Archer was more than willing to help her with flying. How could he not be when they would be in close contact with each other? "Yep, so we will probably be up there for a while." Wink. She was having too much fun imagining this. "I'm not sure," she admitted, "but I'm going to do what I want regardless." Haha. She didn't care what people thought, if she wanted to do something she would. Anyway, she was being invited to a party. "Oh, yeah. Sure! I'd love to come. Then I can meet everyone." Rather exciting though she wasn't keen on kids; she would try her best for Archer since they were his family. Really she thought that children were loud and messy. If they gave her attitude she would not be in the least bit happy though she would try her hardest to hold her tongue. It would be difficult but she'd manage.

"It's nice to meet you too, Zhenya. I'm doing good, how about you?" See, she was being polite even though she hated small talk. Really Zhenya DID seem pretty nice. "Do you want to join us?" Archer wouldn't mind since it was his niece.

Archer couldn't help but picture him and Gabby on the broom, flying around, his arms around her. "We can do this as soon as we get back to the tent after work," he said in a joking way, though he was completely serious.

He laughed. He should have known better than to ask. Of course she was going to do whatever she wanted. "Well I don't mind about that because it means I can sit with you." And he would have been bored half way through game anyway, so he'd need something to keep him interested. Or someone.

"Good, it's on July 5th at their house. We'll go together obviously." He was NOT expecting Gabby to rock up without him, but he would be in the tent with her anyway.

"Uhh busy, work is crazy. We're having to get our updates done at work so that we can all work in the healing tent at the game. But I'm studying to become a healer anyway so... I'm really looking forward to it. You work in Transport don't you? My boss was saying that your department has been really busy with getting ready for the arrivals and everything." She was interested to hear about it. She was very much looking forward to the game, even if she wasn't going to be watching it as closely as she liked. But she might be able to set a few broken bones and heal a few gashes. She'd like that. And now she was being invited to sit with them? She looked around, "Uhh.. sure, okay, thank you," she said, pulling a seat from a nearby table. She didn't want to invade them, but she also didn't like eating alone.

WhittyBitty · 04-21-2016, 06:36 AM

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Archer couldn't help but picture him and Gabby on the broom, flying around, his arms around her. "We can do this as soon as we get back to the tent after work," he said in a joking way, though he was completely serious.

He laughed. He should have known better than to ask. Of course she was going to do whatever she wanted. "Well I don't mind about that because it means I can sit with you." And he would have been bored half way through game anyway, so he'd need something to keep him interested. Or someone.

"Good, it's on July 5th at their house. We'll go together obviously." He was NOT expecting Gabby to rock up without him, but he would be in the tent with her anyway.

"Uhh busy, work is crazy. We're having to get our updates done at work so that we can all work in the healing tent at the game. But I'm studying to become a healer anyway so... I'm really looking forward to it. You work in Transport don't you? My boss was saying that your department has been really busy with getting ready for the arrivals and everything." She was interested to hear about it. She was very much looking forward to the game, even if she wasn't going to be watching it as closely as she liked. But she might be able to set a few broken bones and heal a few gashes. She'd like that. And now she was being invited to sit with them? She looked around, "Uhh.. sure, okay, thank you," she said, pulling a seat from a nearby table. She didn't want to invade them, but she also didn't like eating alone.

As soon as they got back sounded VERY appealing to Gabby. "Can we really?" she said looking at him with excitement. She really wanted to do this because she knew that they would have the time of their lives flying on the same broom. "Well, I would sure hope that you want to sit with me," she said teasingly while knowing full well that he DID. "I know something that we can do that's better than Quidditch." Could he guess what that might be? "Sounds perfect! I can't wait to meet your family." Because they were important to him.

Oh, right. Of course Zhenya's department would be busy with the Quidditch stuff. "I think Archer might have mentioned that, but I can't remember..." The wanting to become a healer thing. Gabby honestly couldn't remember. "Yes, we are but I deal with the floo network so fortunately I don't really have to DO anything." Meant that she could snog Archer to her hearts content. How lovely. She smiled as Zhenya sat down with them.

Jessiqua · 04-22-2016, 10:58 AM

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As soon as they got back sounded VERY appealing to Gabby. "Can we really?" she said looking at him with excitement. She really wanted to do this because she knew that they would have the time of their lives flying on the same broom. "Well, I would sure hope that you want to sit with me," she said teasingly while knowing full well that he DID. "I know something that we can do that's better than Quidditch." Could he guess what that might be? "Sounds perfect! I can't wait to meet your family." Because they were important to him.

Oh, right. Of course Zhenya's department would be busy with the Quidditch stuff. "I think Archer might have mentioned that, but I can't remember..." The wanting to become a healer thing. Gabby honestly couldn't remember. "Yes, we are but I deal with the floo network so fortunately I don't really have to DO anything." Meant that she could snog Archer to her hearts content. How lovely. She smiled as Zhenya sat down with them.

"Absolutely." He was really looking forward to this.

He grinned at her. "I wouldn't want to sit with anyone else." And he wouldn't Because he wouldn't have gone if it hadn't been for Gabby, honestly. He lifted an eyebrow. "Oh you do, do you? And what might that be?" He was excited to hear.

It was settled. Gabby was going to attend the birthday party and meet the Burton family. Archer knew it would be fine, his family were great. And obviously she had now met Zhenya, so that was one less person to meet.

Zhenya nodded. She was sure there were other things they had been talking about. "Oh good, I never really liked Portkey travel. I prefer flying or... well, the floo network." So she should really be thanking Gabby for helping with her preferred method of travel.

Dokimoto · 05-14-2016, 02:19 AM

Oh how Sam wished there was a restaurant in the Atrium! How convenient that would be. As it was, she found herself hungry and decided to try the restaurant nearby. She walked up and observed the outside. It didn't look to be too fancy, but she didn't need a four course meal... Keyword being need. She wondered if this was the sort of place others in her Department would go to eat, or any other Departments for that matter. She didn't speak about places to eat when she was at work, and she didn't really know anyone in the other Departments so she really had no clue.

Hmm what's good here??

emjay · 05-15-2016, 10:44 PM

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Oh how Sam wished there was a restaurant in the Atrium! How convenient that would be. As it was, she found herself hungry and decided to try the restaurant nearby. She walked up and observed the outside. It didn't look to be too fancy, but she didn't need a four course meal... Keyword being need. She wondered if this was the sort of place others in her Department would go to eat, or any other Departments for that matter. She didn't speak about places to eat when she was at work, and she didn't really know anyone in the other Departments so she really had no clue.

Hmm what's good here??

It had been weeks, nearly a month if he was keeping track, and Oliver was having a difficult time focusing at work. Maybe he should just take some time off, but he knew that financially he couldn't handle it not to mention he really had no idea where to look anymore. There were absolutely no leads that he knew of. It was like she had vanished into thin air.

Feeling a bit like a walking inferi, the 40 year old headed outside of the Ministry for his lunch break. He really just needed some fresh air and though the walk might do him good. Plus he was a little hungry and found his feet leading him to the restaurant across the street. Barely noticing the person standing outside with his mind so consumed with other things, he brushed past her as he reached for the door. "Excuse me," he mumbled before glancing back at her, instantly recognizing her. "Oh.. Sam, I'm sorry. Just not feeling myself today, I guess." He managed a small smile. Maybe something to eat would be a good start.

Dokimoto · 05-15-2016, 11:28 PM

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It had been weeks, nearly a month if he was keeping track, and Oliver was having a difficult time focusing at work. Maybe he should just take some time off, but he knew that financially he couldn't handle it not to mention he really had no idea where to look anymore. There were absolutely no leads that he knew of. It was like she had vanished into thin air.

Feeling a bit like a walking inferi, the 40 year old headed outside of the Ministry for his lunch break. He really just needed some fresh air and though the walk might do him good. Plus he was a little hungry and found his feet leading him to the restaurant across the street. Barely noticing the person standing outside with his mind so consumed with other things, he brushed past her as he reached for the door. "Excuse me," he mumbled before glancing back at her, instantly recognizing her. "Oh.. Sam, I'm sorry. Just not feeling myself today, I guess." He managed a small smile. Maybe something to eat would be a good start.

Sam was peeking a little through the window to see what people were eating. Just to get an idea, you know? She became a bit sidetracked though, when she felt a slight rustle against her. The kind that was so slight, it gave her chills and she looked to see if someone was there.

Oh. Someone was there. And it was Oliver!

"Well hey Oliver! No no it's fine, don't worry about it," she said, brushing off his apology. "Eating here too? C'mon let's find a table," she was a bit enthusiastic about the idea, having someone to sit with. "You can tell me what's going on with you... or don't if you don't feel like it, but either way food is always good." She gave him a smile. She didn't mean to pressure him to confide in her, but she had gotten excited at having lunch with a friend.

She opened the door for Oliver, giving a slight bow in jest. "After you, Sir..." As she held the door, she looked around to see if there were any tables. Oh good, it wasn't terribly busy.

emjay · 05-15-2016, 11:55 PM

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Sam was peeking a little through the window to see what people were eating. Just to get an idea, you know? She became a bit sidetracked though, when she felt a slight rustle against her. The kind that was so slight, it gave her chills and she looked to see if someone was there.

Oh. Someone was there. And it was Oliver!

"Well hey Oliver! No no it's fine, don't worry about it," she said, brushing off his apology. "Eating here too? C'mon let's find a table," she was a bit enthusiastic about the idea, having someone to sit with. "You can tell me what's going on with you... or don't if you don't feel like it, but either way food is always good." She gave him a smile. She didn't mean to pressure him to confide in her, but she had gotten excited at having lunch with a friend.

She opened the door for Oliver, giving a slight bow in jest. "After you, Sir..." As she held the door, she looked around to see if there were any tables. Oh good, it wasn't terribly busy.

Oliver gave Sam a small smile. Her cheerfulness was pretty refreshing, the kind that came from still being young and not having a cynical view on life yet. He thought it might be a good distraction for his thoughts, though he felt a twinge of guilt as if he would be forgetting his sister. He wasn't forgetting though, just trying to keep his sanity for the time being.

"Uh, yeah, I just thought I needed a change of scenery, you know?" He had been feeling a bit claustrophobic in the Ministry lately. And he wouldn't mind the company. Oliver wasn't completely sure he wanted to burden her with anything as heavy as this, but maybe it would do him some good to talk about it with someone who wasn't so close to the situation. "Thanks, I appreciate it," he added with a light chuckle. She was a really sweet girl. And he nodded, agreeing about the food part. "I am rather hungry, I hope they have something good here." He wasn't all that picky though.

He bowed his head slightly as she opened the door. "Why, thank you, Miss." Heading inside, Oliver glanced around. Pretty much their pick of tables. "How about this booth?" He gestured to an open one nearby that was next to a window as he headed that way.

Dokimoto · 05-16-2016, 03:49 AM

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Oliver gave Sam a small smile. Her cheerfulness was pretty refreshing, the kind that came from still being young and not having a cynical view on life yet. He thought it might be a good distraction for his thoughts, though he felt a twinge of guilt as if he would be forgetting his sister. He wasn't forgetting though, just trying to keep his sanity for the time being.

"Uh, yeah, I just thought I needed a change of scenery, you know?" He had been feeling a bit claustrophobic in the Ministry lately. And he wouldn't mind the company. Oliver wasn't completely sure he wanted to burden her with anything as heavy as this, but maybe it would do him some good to talk about it with someone who wasn't so close to the situation. "Thanks, I appreciate it," he added with a light chuckle. She was a really sweet girl. And he nodded, agreeing about the food part. "I am rather hungry, I hope they have something good here." He wasn't all that picky though.

He bowed his head slightly as she opened the door. "Why, thank you, Miss." Heading inside, Oliver glanced around. Pretty much their pick of tables. "How about this booth?" He gestured to an open one nearby that was next to a window as he headed that way.

Yea, he definitely seemed a little distracted, but there was no way Sam was going to be able to guess. Unless he did feel like talking about it, she wasn't going to push it. That's what a good co worker friend would do right? She didn't know him well enough to bug or get super personal just yet, but she liked it better when people were happy and carefree!

When Oliver gestured at the booth, it was like Sam reversed to being 12 again. She loved booths, and couldn't help but sit down just a little too hard so that she bounced. Heh heh... it was fun.

Hmmm... "Have you ever eaten here before?" Sam asked curiously. Hmmm...

"Ooh... I think I'll get this..." Sam pointed to the menu and described her choice. Half a rotisserie chicken and Veela hair pasta, ooh comes with marinara. That's a good size plate for lunch I think!"

Yup. That combo sounded delicious! When the waiter came round, she ordered herself this and a glass of wine. "You seem like you could do with a glass as well," she commented, looking at Oliver.

emjay · 05-17-2016, 02:39 PM

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Yea, he definitely seemed a little distracted, but there was no way Sam was going to be able to guess. Unless he did feel like talking about it, she wasn't going to push it. That's what a good co worker friend would do right? She didn't know him well enough to bug or get super personal just yet, but she liked it better when people were happy and carefree!

When Oliver gestured at the booth, it was like Sam reversed to being 12 again. She loved booths, and couldn't help but sit down just a little too hard so that she bounced. Heh heh... it was fun.

Hmmm... "Have you ever eaten here before?" Sam asked curiously. Hmmm...

"Ooh... I think I'll get this..." Sam pointed to the menu and described her choice. Half a rotisserie chicken and Veela hair pasta, ooh comes with marinara. That's a good size plate for lunch I think!"

Yup. That combo sounded delicious! When the waiter came round, she ordered herself this and a glass of wine. "You seem like you could do with a glass as well," she commented, looking at Oliver.

As Sam joined him in the booth and sat down across from him, Oliver pulled a menu in front of him and scanned the selections. He fluctuated between having no appetite and being very hungry because he wasn't always feeling much like eating, but he decided to do his best to eat something filling today. "No, funny, but I haven't been here before, have you?" Oliver looked up at her as she asked, then glanced around at the restaurant. Sure, he had been with the Ministry for less than a year now, but he didn't live too far from the area that he wouldn't have had the opportunity to stop in. "Hopefully it was a good choice for lunch today," he added with a smile.

He was still looking over the menu when Sam described her selection, and he looked up with a bit of surprise. "You must be really hungry," he chuckled. "I think I just want a sandwich... Maybe roast beef with gravy and mashed potatoes." Okay, it was a hearty sandwich. But did they have anything like that here? He lowered his eyes to the menu again.

"Hmm..? Oh.." Oliver looked up and nodded, then gave the server his order as well, adding on a glass of wine too. "It's that obvious, huh?" he asked with a tight smile once the server left. "My uh, sister's been missing... no sign of her for weeks and it's more than a little concerning." Not that a glass of wine would necessarily help that, but maybe it would be relaxing. And considering they still had to go back to work, one would be all that he was having.

Dokimoto · 05-24-2016, 12:50 AM

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As Sam joined him in the booth and sat down across from him, Oliver pulled a menu in front of him and scanned the selections. He fluctuated between having no appetite and being very hungry because he wasn't always feeling much like eating, but he decided to do his best to eat something filling today. "No, funny, but I haven't been here before, have you?" Oliver looked up at her as she asked, then glanced around at the restaurant. Sure, he had been with the Ministry for less than a year now, but he didn't live too far from the area that he wouldn't have had the opportunity to stop in. "Hopefully it was a good choice for lunch today," he added with a smile.

He was still looking over the menu when Sam described her selection, and he looked up with a bit of surprise. "You must be really hungry," he chuckled. "I think I just want a sandwich... Maybe roast beef with gravy and mashed potatoes." Okay, it was a hearty sandwich. But did they have anything like that here? He lowered his eyes to the menu again.

"Hmm..? Oh.." Oliver looked up and nodded, then gave the server his order as well, adding on a glass of wine too. "It's that obvious, huh?" he asked with a tight smile once the server left. "My uh, sister's been missing... no sign of her for weeks and it's more than a little concerning." Not that a glass of wine would necessarily help that, but maybe it would be relaxing. And considering they still had to go back to work, one would be all that he was having.

Sam was never embarrassed about her appetite. It was just 'healthy' of course! Maybe she would save the pasta for a snack later... Probably not. She just shrugged and gave him a guilty smile. Mmm his choice sounded really good too... but she stuck to choice quite happily, and made a mental note for next time.

Wait, his sister has been missing?? Well that wasn't good... "Has she done this before? Have you partnered up with anyone at the Ministry??..." she had to almost put her hand to her mouth to stop herself. "I'm sorry to ask so many questions, I'm sure you don't need that from me... I'm so sorry to hear that though, and please let me know if you need anything." It wasn't like Sam had other connections than Oliver did, but who knew?

Soon, their glasses of wine were before them, and Sam swirled her's around for a moment. She didn't like that first whiff you got, but it smelled better to her when she had swished it around her glass. She took a little sip and considered it. Quite good actually, a bit of a tropical taste. She liked fruity drinks. She took another sip, glancing briefly at her lunch companion. How could she help? Poor guy...

emjay · 05-27-2016, 02:53 AM

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Sam was never embarrassed about her appetite. It was just 'healthy' of course! Maybe she would save the pasta for a snack later... Probably not. She just shrugged and gave him a guilty smile. Mmm his choice sounded really good too... but she stuck to choice quite happily, and made a mental note for next time.

Wait, his sister has been missing?? Well that wasn't good... "Has she done this before? Have you partnered up with anyone at the Ministry??..." she had to almost put her hand to her mouth to stop herself. "I'm sorry to ask so many questions, I'm sure you don't need that from me... I'm so sorry to hear that though, and please let me know if you need anything." It wasn't like Sam had other connections than Oliver did, but who knew?

Soon, their glasses of wine were before them, and Sam swirled her's around for a moment. She didn't like that first whiff you got, but it smelled better to her when she had swished it around her glass. She took a little sip and considered it. Quite good actually, a bit of a tropical taste. She liked fruity drinks. She took another sip, glancing briefly at her lunch companion. How could she help? Poor guy...

With his revelation hanging heavy in the air and no reason to have his menu in front of him once they had ordered, Oliver felt a little self-conscious as he let Sam process his words. He hadn't told her to make her feel bad or to transfer his burden, but she had asked and, truth be told, he did want someone to talk to about it. Maybe someone like her who wasn't quite as close to the situation as his family and family friends. He let her ask her questions and he waited for a pause before he spoke.

"Well, no, she's never simply disappeared like this before," he said, shaking his head. "She has a good job and is engaged. I don't think she'd just up and leave." He frowned. Oliver had already run through so many possibilities and they had checked as many places as they could. He didn't want to think the worst, but where was she? "I've filed a missing person report with the MLE and her fiance has hired a private investigator, but there's been no news." He sighed then gave Sam a small smile. "No, it's fine to ask questions, I just wish I had more answers... And thanks, I appreciate that." He wasn't sure what anybody could really do other than find his sister, but he appreciated the thought.

Oh, good, the wine was here. Oliver took a big drink of it. He could definitely use it, though he reminded himself just one glass. He had to go back to work after all.

Dokimoto · 05-29-2016, 10:38 PM

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With his revelation hanging heavy in the air and no reason to have his menu in front of him once they had ordered, Oliver felt a little self-conscious as he let Sam process his words. He hadn't told her to make her feel bad or to transfer his burden, but she had asked and, truth be told, he did want someone to talk to about it. Maybe someone like her who wasn't quite as close to the situation as his family and family friends. He let her ask her questions and he waited for a pause before he spoke.

"Well, no, she's never simply disappeared like this before," he said, shaking his head. "She has a good job and is engaged. I don't think she'd just up and leave." He frowned. Oliver had already run through so many possibilities and they had checked as many places as they could. He didn't want to think the worst, but where was she? "I've filed a missing person report with the MLE and her fiance has hired a private investigator, but there's been no news." He sighed then gave Sam a small smile. "No, it's fine to ask questions, I just wish I had more answers... And thanks, I appreciate that." He wasn't sure what anybody could really do other than find his sister, but he appreciated the thought.

Oh, good, the wine was here. Oliver took a big drink of it. He could definitely use it, though he reminded himself just one glass. He had to go back to work after all.

Sam took a long but little sip of her drink, hoping the pause was less awkward since she was occupied. She couldn't imagine what his family seemed to be going through. She had no siblings, so she really had nothing to compare it to. She wanted to ask more but she didn't want to pry too far or something.

"Well I'm very sorry to hear that... Dealing with a missing sibling and trying to make it day by day with our Department's 'escapades'..." She shook her head. She was curious about his predicament, and was going over scenarios in her head. Obviously, she didn't know him or anyone involved well enough to be able to guess anything, but she couldn't help but want to mull it over.

Very soon, the food arrived. "Wow, that was pretty quick! Well I guess they know we're on limited time, huh?" she figured. After all, the customer base at this hour must be expected. They put a plate of rotisserie chicken in front of Sam and she could feel her mouth water. "Mmmm..." she let out, hungrily. Then a side plate of pasta. Ugh! Delicious! She was very excited to dig in. She looked at the plate presented to Oliver. Mmm, yea maybe she would try something with gravy next time. She waited for Oliver to get his food, and rose her glass.

emjay · 05-30-2016, 03:49 AM

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Sam took a long but little sip of her drink, hoping the pause was less awkward since she was occupied. She couldn't imagine what his family seemed to be going through. She had no siblings, so she really had nothing to compare it to. She wanted to ask more but she didn't want to pry too far or something.

"Well I'm very sorry to hear that... Dealing with a missing sibling and trying to make it day by day with our Department's 'escapades'..." She shook her head. She was curious about his predicament, and was going over scenarios in her head. Obviously, she didn't know him or anyone involved well enough to be able to guess anything, but she couldn't help but want to mull it over.

Very soon, the food arrived. "Wow, that was pretty quick! Well I guess they know we're on limited time, huh?" she figured. After all, the customer base at this hour must be expected. They put a plate of rotisserie chicken in front of Sam and she could feel her mouth water. "Mmmm..." she let out, hungrily. Then a side plate of pasta. Ugh! Delicious! She was very excited to dig in. She looked at the plate presented to Oliver. Mmm, yea maybe she would try something with gravy next time. She waited for Oliver to get his food, and rose her glass.

Oliver nodded solemnly as Sam responded to what he had told her. There really wasn't a whole lot to say, he knew that. People usually didn't know what to say in response to something difficult or tragic. No.. hopefully it wasn't tragic. He wasn't going to think that way.

"Thanks.. it's not been easy," he admitted. "I just wish we knew something." The MLE didn't have any answers and they were supposed to be the experts. He wanted to have faith that they would have some leads but it was tough to keep that up when there only seemed to be dead ends. And trying to work while he was so distracted was difficult in itself. He was lucky he hadn't lost his job and he definitely couldn't afford that. "Luckily I haven't had any spilled potions or work-related mishaps." He tried to joke some to lighten the mood a little. Yes, it was a difficult thing that was happening with his family, but he wouldn't want a coworker to have to shoulder that burden.

Talk about quick service.. Oliver looked up when the food arrived. "I'm certainly not complaining," he smiled. "Looks great." And he was fairly hungry too. He nodded his thanks to the server and dug right in. This was a good choice for lunch today.

Holmesian Feline · 06-07-2016, 12:27 AM

Even with one child away at school and the other old enough to hang out with friends, it wasn’t often that the two of them had truly alone time in the evenings. Except of course when they made it a point to have an adult night out with a sitter watching out for Grayson who tried to act like he was old enough to not have a watcher over him. A night like tonight. Where Tasha and he were cleaned and dressed up and ready to enjoy some time to together just by themselves. Even if soon enough they would actually have months of an empty nest to handle.

“After you, m’lady,” Gavin said as he held the door to the restaurant open for his wife. It was a place they had grown familiar with that handled both wizarding and muggle customers due to the proximity of the ministry. It also tended to be more quiet then the pub that straddled both worlds or any of the places along Diagon Alley so it was nice for a night out alone.

Grrr..Meow · 06-07-2016, 01:24 AM

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Even with one child away at school and the other old enough to hang out with friends, it wasn’t often that the two of them had truly alone time in the evenings. Except of course when they made it a point to have an adult night out with a sitter watching out for Grayson who tried to act like he was old enough to not have a watcher over him. A night like tonight. Where Tasha and he were cleaned and dressed up and ready to enjoy some time to together just by themselves. Even if soon enough they would actually have months of an empty nest to handle.

“After you, m’lady,” Gavin said as he held the door to the restaurant open for his wife. It was a place they had grown familiar with that handled both wizarding and muggle customers due to the proximity of the ministry. It also tended to be more quiet then the pub that straddled both worlds or any of the places along Diagon Alley so it was nice for a night out alone.

Tasha was just so ready to get out of the house and leave their son Grayson at home with the sitter. Date night! she could just squeal right here and now! "thank you kind sir" she giggled, it was just like when they first met, always so cute together and a bit silly.

"ive been so ready for this night hun" with one kid already at Hogwarts and another on their way it was a bit stressful for her, she was just so used to having the kids around her little birds were leaving the nest. "now i dont care about my diet, id like to try to eat everything in site" she giggled while looking around for them to sit, it was a nice evening so maybe near the window? "how about that table over there, perfect lighting and right by the window" She took his hands in hers and looked at him and smiled.

Holmesian Feline · 06-07-2016, 09:40 PM

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Tasha was just so ready to get out of the house and leave their son Grayson at home with the sitter. Date night! she could just squeal right here and now! "thank you kind sir" she giggled, it was just like when they first met, always so cute together and a bit silly.

"ive been so ready for this night hun" with one kid already at Hogwarts and another on their way it was a bit stressful for her, she was just so used to having the kids around her little birds were leaving the nest. "now i dont care about my diet, id like to try to eat everything in site" she giggled while looking around for them to sit, it was a nice evening so maybe near the window? "how about that table over there, perfect lighting and right by the window" She took his hands in hers and looked at him and smiled.

Gavin nodded at her thanks and smiles at her laughter as she walked in in front of him. “You’re welcome.” The charms professor following along after her and letting the door simply close behind the both of them when they were through. The busyness and the sounds of the world cut off by that simple swinging action and the piece of wood that made it. “Perhaps it was a bit overdo…” he agreed to the notion of time alone. It wasn’t like they weren’t sitting around doing nothing with their time normally, and it kept THIS from happening.

As for the talk of her diet, he had no problem letting her have her freedom of food choice. She was a beautiful woman whom he was happy to have as a wife. Gavin didn’t think Tasha needed the four-letter word but he didn’t have to be a former Ravenclaw to know he shouldn’t fight her on it. But simply compliment and make her well aware of her beauty. Such a beauty. He was drawn back to present as she commented on seating, his blue eyes following her own gaze to the aforementioned spot by the window as she took his hand in hers. “Sounds good,” he replied with a smile, leading them both over in the right direction before taking out her chair.

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