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Post by G. Novella on Jul 30, 2012 6:02:36 GMT -5
Time to use the stick.
"My eyes are over here, Garrison. And if you even want to daydream about those, you're going to listen to me carefully and do just as I say," said Veronica, keeping her light and flirty tone. "We're going to use a recent attack on a family as an announcement that the creatures started the war. This was a response attack. You are going to call the deaths an unfortunate tragedy. Keeping up your ridiculous shenanigan of champions, offer their families some kind of medal and money. Explain the idea that we are mourning the death as a sad thing, not a championship! And best of all, necessary to counter the creatures. If this article is as wonderful as the first, I'll make sure to personally reward you."
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Post by kumainpink on Jul 30, 2012 6:08:38 GMT -5
Garrison looked up to meet her eyes, knowing that she could be a rather dangerous woman. Beautiful, but very very dangerous. He listened to her tirade and couldn't help but feel irked by it. How dare she question him, the Minister?
"Nobody wants to read about mourning and sorrow." he explained, trying to keep his tone light. "People want to know that their loved ones died for a noble cause, and want to be uplifted by their deaths to do better. But fine, for the sake of our friendship, I suppose I must." Unless he got a better offer, of course. Then all bets were off.
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 30, 2012 6:18:33 GMT -5
And now the carrot.
"Maxwell thinks your a great minister, and a great friend," said Veronica, her voice sugary sweet, "And I can see why, when you're behaving and working with our group. I'd love to work on a private project someday together, if things go well this time around, we can see on that in the future. How does that sound?"
She brought her chest in front of him again, this time sticking out her lower lip seductively. The moron had no idea.
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Post by kumainpink on Jul 30, 2012 6:25:49 GMT -5
Garrison couldn't help but grin as she brought her chest into his view - on purpose. Maybe she did want him? Well, of course she would...women were attracted to power, after all. Such a beautiful woman could only want someone of his status and virtue! "Sounds lovely, Veronica. I would love to make it happen someday."
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 30, 2012 6:39:03 GMT -5
"Just remember your end of the deal, minister," she said flirtatiously, "And we'll see what we projects we can cook up to help our friendship along. Is there anything else you need of me?"
She picked up a quill from his desk and eyed it uncaringly as she awaited an answer.
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Post by kumainpink on Jul 30, 2012 6:51:04 GMT -5
Oh, there's plenty of things I need you for, Veronica. "Not that I can think of." He said instead. "If you don't have anything else, feel free to be on your way."
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 30, 2012 7:14:49 GMT -5
Veronica got up and headed to the door, before coming to a stop. She just remembered something important. Turning around, she reached Garrison and looked him in the eye,
"I have a last favor, one you can't tell Maxwell about," she said approaching him with seriousness in her eye. "I need you to dredge up a file on a girl, and deliver it either to Octavius, me or Marigold, without letting him know, understood?"
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Post by kumainpink on Jul 30, 2012 7:17:24 GMT -5
Startled, Garrison sat up from his paperwork. "Sure thing, Veronica. Might I ask what this is about?"
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 30, 2012 7:37:28 GMT -5
"I need you to deliver all the information you have on an Alice Boot to either myself, Marigold, or Octavius. Not a soul should know but us," said Veronica.
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Post by kumainpink on Jul 30, 2012 7:40:18 GMT -5
"And why would you need this information? Afraid Maxwell is going to get himself in over his head again?" Garrison asked, interested. If Maxwell was showing signs of weakness, maybe he could get more out of him...
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 30, 2012 7:49:30 GMT -5
"She's a suspicious new character, and a pretty face. We need to keep an eye on her," said Veronica coolly, not wanting to let him get information.
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Post by kumainpink on Jul 30, 2012 7:56:38 GMT -5
Garrison nodded. "Very well. I'll make sure to send the files to your office by the end of the day."
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 30, 2012 7:57:42 GMT -5
"Thank you," said Veronica. Then she walked out of his office and back to her own office.
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Post by Nahara46 on Jul 30, 2012 12:37:14 GMT -5
The pictures disappeared, and the voice was happy. But the voice wanted back in the shield, Rosie... I'm going to help you. They'll hurt you, you need my help. The voice seemed kind and concerned and Rosemarie wanted to let it in.
Rosie, You feel safe at your apartment. That's where you want to go. Don't let them take you anywhere else. Rosemarie didn't like that idea- she hated being alone, and her Apartment was a place she didn't like. She had been planning to get a roommate for ages, so that it wouldn't be lonely... Where to go?
"Can... Can I go to my Mother's?"
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 30, 2012 13:04:51 GMT -5
"Of course," said Chris, looking to Eleazar for confirmation. "Nobody wants to take you anywhere else. We have to take you however, who do you want to escort you from the ministry?"
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Post by Nahara46 on Jul 30, 2012 13:12:48 GMT -5
Rosemarie put a hand to her head again, the voice was getting angry. It was screaming- it wanted back in. It hurt and pounded, giving Rosemarie a good headache. Who? Who could Rosemarie trust? Slowly, she moved to point her wand at the floor, as she stared at the people. They would lie and hurt her, the Voice insisted. She should say Chris... Then she could attack him, and get back at those that wanted to hurt her!
But Rosemarie didn't want to hurt anyone, she didn't know, would they lie and hurt her? After a moments of hesitation, she said, "Eleazar." Her brother wouldn't hurt her... Would he? Yes! Yes! He'll attack, he's plotting your death!
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Eleazar nodded to Chris- he knew his parents would be glad to take in Rosemarie. And he would be glad to take Rosemarie to them. He put his wand in his cloak as he slowly approached his sister, hands up in surrender. He noticed that her hand kept twitching, then going back down. As if part of her wanted to attack him.
"Rosemarie," He said in what he forced to be a calm tone, "I'm going to bring you to the Apparation point, and apparate us to Mother and Father's. Okay?"
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 30, 2012 13:21:13 GMT -5
"Don't listen to the voice Rosemarie, remember the smiles, the pictures, the voice yois not real. Keep it out of your head. It's lying. Go with Eleazar, he'll take you home," said Chris in his stable tone.
On the inside, his lack of a heart was suffering some kind of pain. Why did he keep caring for this little girl? He wanted to know she was alright. That she'd make it through. That he'd help her through it like he'd never helped his Ellen.
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Post by Nahara46 on Jul 30, 2012 13:27:11 GMT -5
He's lying... Look at them all, your Brother's going to apparate you to your death- you'll be tortured for days before the end it. They don't care for you anymore, they just want to see you in pain. They want you dead. Rosemarie pushed the voice away, and it became a bit quieter, but she could steal hear it. Muttering it's long string of warning.
Rosemarie got up very slowly, and took a few steps toward Eleazar, and he was right next to her.
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Eleazar was careful not to make any sudden movements, she was like a deer- ready run at a moments notice. "Let's go Rosemarie."
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 30, 2012 13:28:58 GMT -5
"Good luck," said Chris, and with a kind smile at Rosemarie, he turned and left.
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Post by Nahara46 on Jul 30, 2012 13:30:23 GMT -5
Rosemarie allowed herself to be walked away, and Eleazar took her to the apparation point as he said he would. The voice warned that he'd apparate her to the wrong place... A bad place. She shut her eyes tightly, hoping that it was wrong. The two disappeared with a Pop!.
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Post by kumainpink on Jul 30, 2012 13:42:35 GMT -5
After Octavius read through his paperwork one more time, he set it aside for now, feeling that he had done as much as he could. With the weight of everything that was to come - and everything that would soon be - he left for Ivory House directly from his office. If someone wanted to find him, well that was their problem.
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Marigold had spent the most of her day thinking about everything that had occurred, and what she'd have to do to keep Maxwell safe. The thought of Alice Boot bothered her, and she wouldn't let a girl half her age take him away! Especially one with such clearly selfish motives. Teeth grit in determination, she made her way to the floo and headed toward Ivory House
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 3, 2012 8:30:04 GMT -5
Octavius entered his office through the floo, feeling awake and revitalized. Now that he knew Alice's possible origin, it allowed him to relax a bit. Now, all he had to do was wait for Veronica to come to him, and they'd discuss something that seemed to be troubling her.
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 3, 2012 8:34:12 GMT -5
Veronica was impatient. After leaving the house, they'd moved directly through the ministry. They'd run into several employees, and to Veronica's dismay, she'd already ended up taking on some work.
As they stood outside of Octavius's office, Veronica eyed his elderly secretary.
"When does she retire?" she whispered as they entered the office.
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 3, 2012 8:36:48 GMT -5
"Next month." He replied calmly. "Why do you ask?"
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 3, 2012 8:45:01 GMT -5
"Because she's an eyesore," said Veronica shutting the door behind her. "Your next secretary should be a cutie, that way when I'm missing your sister I have something sweet to look at."
Once they settled in, she turned to Octavius, "So, what did you accuse Alice of doing with Maxwell?"
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 3, 2012 8:52:03 GMT -5
Octavius rolled his eyes at her remark. Veronica sure loved lording her status as Cassalina's girlfriend over her. Then again, given her past, maybe she was just happy to be in love. "I might just do that, who knows?"
Once they settled in, she asked him about last night, and Octavius groaned. "That's none of your business." he told her, remembering the embarrassing situation.
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 3, 2012 8:56:17 GMT -5
"Oh come on," she said, "Tell me or I'll tell you just how many freckles Cassalina has on her body and where!"
In truth, Veronica had no idea. Despite the suggestive nature, both women were taking the relationship slowly, as to enjoy each other and they're new found love.
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 4, 2012 10:33:36 GMT -5
"Ah! That's disgusting!" Octavius shouted, trying to shove the image out of his head. "She's my sister, Veronica!" He groaned inwardly. "Fine. I sorta thought they were having sex! There, are you happy now?"
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 4, 2012 10:41:48 GMT -5
Veronica threw back her head and laughed. Then she turned to Octavius, her eyes glittering.
"So, how did Maxwell react?" asked Veronica, and then as a joke, "Can little Miss Innocent Virgin even have sex?"
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 4, 2012 10:46:29 GMT -5
"He was pissed, but it didn't last long. He was hurt rather badly." Octavius winced. "Hey, you should have heard them! Their conversation was easy to misunderstand!" He glared at her. "Did you just bring me here to make fun of me?"
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