Law Enforcement: Office of Franklin Paton, Department Head

[Zoe]

Accessible from the reception area and located beside the entrance to the main work area is the office of Franklin Paton. As the silver placard on the door suggests, this is where the Department Head of Magical Law Enforcement can be found if he is not already somewhere within the department or elsewhere in the Ministry. Should you have a meeting scheduled with him or wish to drop by for a casual conversation, a simple knock on the door is all that is needed. If he does not answer, you may wait in one of the leather chairs placed outside or come back later in the day when he is available.

Once you have been invited inside the office, you will observe the minimalist design featured throughout the department has not evaded the walls of this space; however, wooden accents are present here. The office is graced by large glazed windows that allow abundant 'natural' light to stream in and illuminate the room with an enchanted view of the Hogsmeade valley. A leather sofa and armchairs accompanied by a coffee table provide a comfortable seating area for informal meetings or casual conversations. Several Dark Detectors are scattered about as a precautionary measure.

The focal point of the office is where a stained desk stands with a pair of chairs placed in front of it. Behind the desk tall shelving units, hosting a large collection of books about defensive magic and magical law and policies, bookend a fireplace. On the desk itself are framed photographs of family and close friends, though those will appear empty to those the department head is not well-acquainted with. Completing the relatively sparse desk is a notepad featuring a list of scribbles, a tray containing a growing pile of paperwork, a two-way mirror, and an intriguing reflective but transparent glass orb.

[ArianaBlack]

Tomasz wasn't the type to get nervous. For if he were to feel nerves, he was never one to show it. So it wasn't nervousness he felt as he made his way to Mr. Paton's office for their scheduled appointment, but an adjacent feeling - as close to nervousness as one could get without the clammy hands and dry throat.

This conversation was one he had rehearsed several times over. Both with his wife and on his own, in front of their bedroom mirror. He had put it off for far too long. In fact, he had been wanting to have this conversation since he first joined the ranks of the ministry. He had studied for it since the day he stepped through the magnificent atrium and took his oath as a security officer. He just- Well, he hadn't ever felt worthy of his aspirations. He didn't feel it now either, to be clear, but the guilt and unrest had finally pushed him over the edge.

And so, despite his better judgement, he stepped forward to knock firmly against the door.

[Zoe]

As much as he preferred to not be inside of his office, today was one of those days Frankie absolutely needed to stay within the room and tackle that pile of paperwork that was only growing with each day that passed. It was a part of the job he always dreaded, even when he was an Auror. However, duty called, and he couldn't ignore the less exciting responsibilities that came with his role. Slowly but surely, file after file was examined, signed, and/or forwarded onto the appropriate person.

He was about halfway through the stack when the orb on his desk suddenly flashed. Having caught his attention, blue eyes diverted from the current file to the projection of Tomasz Łaska. It was then he remembered that they had a meeting scheduled, the note reminding him of such a thing now buried somewhere in the sea of paperwork that surrounded him. Thank Merlin for that ever-handy glass tool of his; always reliable and not easy to misplace, it was.

Glad to take a break from the paperwork momentary, the department head set the file in his hand aside and rose from his seat. By the time he had made it around his desk and started making his way across the office, the knock echoed from the other side of the door. Seconds later, the door was swung open and the two men were now face-to-face.

"Hello, Tomasz," Frankie greeted the man with a warm smile before adding, "Come in and make yourself at home." The blond stepped aside, gesturing for the younger man to enter and choose a seat.

[ArianaBlack]

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Originally Posted by Zoe

As much as he preferred to not be inside of his office, today was one of those days Frankie absolutely needed to stay within the room and tackle that pile of paperwork that was only growing with each day that passed. It was a part of the job he always dreaded, even when he was an Auror. However, duty called, and he couldn't ignore the less exciting responsibilities that came with his role. Slowly but surely, file after file was examined, signed, and/or forwarded onto the appropriate person.

He was about halfway through the stack when the orb on his desk suddenly flashed. Having caught his attention, blue eyes diverted from the current file to the projection of Tomasz Łaska. It was then he remembered that they had a meeting scheduled, the note reminding him of such a thing now buried somewhere in the sea of paperwork that surrounded him. Thank Merlin for that ever-handy glass tool of his; always reliable and not easy to misplace, it was.

Glad to take a break from the paperwork momentary, the department head set the file in his hand aside and rose from his seat. By the time he had made it around his desk and started making his way across the office, the knock echoed from the other side of the door. Seconds later, the door was swung open and the two men were now face-to-face.

"Hello, Tomasz," Frankie greeted the man with a warm smile before adding, "Come in and make yourself at home." The blond stepped aside, gesturing for the younger man to enter and choose a seat.

Tomasz held punctuality in high regard. It was something instilled at him at a young age. Punctuality showed respect of one's time. It was for this reason he always showed up when he said he would. He also appreciated when others did the same. So when Mr. Paton promptly opened the door to welcome him inside, Tomasz bowed his head politely and offered his Department Head a kind smile. "Hello, Mr. Paton," he replied, taking a step inside.

He looked around for a second, before deciding to sit on one of the armchairs. "Thank you for meeting with me. I- Yy, I am sure you are very busy," he leaned back in the seat, before deciding against it and scooting forward so that he was sitting on the very edge of it instead, his knees jutting out and his hands wresting on either side of his thighs.

"I am grateful for your time," and he was. Tomasz was so grateful. He knew he was lucky to have this job. He was lucky to work with good people. He was lucky to have a boss who took the time to speak to his employees. And he felt guilty for still wanting more.