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Post by Dare Blackwood-Hardt on Nov 23, 2013 14:45:03 GMT -5
"Abi's an amazing Healer," Dare said. He gave her a crooked smile. She'd done things that most people, magical or otherwise, would never believe possible. "Michael sends his thanks. The teething potion is working great, so everyone gets to sleep again." Sometimes he wondered what a Healer as skilled as her was doing at Hogwarts, but he wasn't about to complain.
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Post by Aubergine Oswin on Nov 23, 2013 15:06:16 GMT -5
"Hi, I'm Aubergine, we'll probably be seeing a lot of one another. Quidditch tends to lead to a lot of hospital visits," Aubergine said, smiling. She had spent quite a bit of time in the hospital herself with various injuries, and had a scar or two to prove it. "It's nice to meet you."
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Post by Abigail Reynolds on Nov 23, 2013 16:06:33 GMT -5
"You as well," Abigail said. She wasn't much for flying or Quidditch, but kept that to herself. Whatever had or hadn't happened at TAIM was in the past and it was time for her to fully move on. "Are you going to the Quidditch Pitch now?" She blushed at the question. "Of course you are, you have your broom!"
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Post by Aubergine Oswin on Nov 23, 2013 16:27:53 GMT -5
Aubergine laughed lightly. "Yeah, I was going to head out there and learn my way around it. Last thing I need is to be down there on Monday with a lot of students who know it better than I do," she said. She gestured down toward the bag the healer carried. "You make house calls?" she asked, shifting the broom against her shoulder.
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Post by Abigail Reynolds on Nov 23, 2013 16:34:20 GMT -5
Abi nodded. "Sometimes," she said. "There are no patients in the hospital wing now, and some of the professors have children. I really shouldn't talk about that, though." Not only because it was private, but because it reminded her that she was in her thirties and still had no hope of children of her own. She'd helped deliver countless children to friends, coworkers, and even students.
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Post by Dare Blackwood-Hardt on Nov 23, 2013 16:37:02 GMT -5
"Speaking of children," Dare said, "I was on my way to my own. If you keep following this corridor it's just one staircase down and you'll be at the Great Hall," he added for Aubergine. "Thanks again, Abi, and nice to meet you Aubergine." The twins might or might not be missing him, but Elouai would probably be waiting at the door with her leash at her feet.
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Post by Aubergine Oswin on Dec 7, 2013 12:48:15 GMT -5
Aubergine watched as Dare walked away, then leaned in slightly toward Abi. "So, tell me, are all the men around here that good looking?" Being surrounded by good looking men was a great way to spend the work week. It would be even better if there were single ones, though according to Dare she should avoid any potential scandal.
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Post by Abigail Reynolds on Dec 7, 2013 13:37:39 GMT -5
Abi blushed, but after only the briefest glance after Dare, her lips curved and she nodded. "All of them," she said, then sighed. "Most are married, though." Or gay, but even those were in relationships so what difference did it make?
"There's Merrick, but he's rather... dark. Intimidating. He keeps to himself." Which was probably for the best. "The students call him Professor Sin. There's Connor, he's attractive in that boy-next-door way." She used to love boys-next-door... but she still hurt from Eli. "Damien is a widower, I knew him as a student. Then there's Skylar. He's bad news, though. A Death Eater." She glanced around to be sure no one was listening, not even a portrait. "He says he's given that up, but no one knows for certain."
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Post by Aubergine Oswin on Dec 7, 2013 13:46:50 GMT -5
"Dare said his partner was a Death Eater," Aubergine said, glancing back down the corridor. It sounded like she would be working with quite the interesting assortment of characters. "Does everyone keep to themselves? Or are there some fun Christmas parties with tasty punch to look forward to?" A bit of spiked punch was always a great way to get to know coworkers.
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Post by Abigail Reynolds on Dec 7, 2013 13:51:47 GMT -5
Abigail gave a little cough at that. "Ah, one of our married couples got together at a staff party. There was a love potion involved. But I didn't tell you that!" Abigail laughed lightly. "They've got a little girl now. It worked out for them somehow!" She'd have said that both of them were too stiff to do something like elope, but perhaps they'd only needed a nudge.
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Post by Aubergine Oswin on Dec 7, 2013 13:55:23 GMT -5
Aubergine raised her eyebrow at that, then laughed, as well. "Well, that's interesting," she said, though then her face took on a serious expression. "Bloody hell, I hope this place doesn't make me a married mum." People married and kids seemed to be a theme, alongside dark and dangerous men. Then she chuckled and shook her head. "I'll just bring my own flask to any parties."
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Post by Abigail Reynolds on Dec 7, 2013 14:06:02 GMT -5
"That's what most of us do!" Abigail's hand shot up to cover the shocked O of her own mouth. She couldn't believe she'd said that! She blushed again. "Don't worry about falling into the marriage trap. I've been here three and a half years, and I'm still single!" Darnit.
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Post by Aubergine Oswin on Dec 7, 2013 14:10:49 GMT -5
"Hey, there isn't anything wrong with being single," Aubergine said. "Soon as you're taken you aren't allowed to test drive anyone anymore." She winked. It wasn't like she had never had a steady boyfriend in the past, but right now she wasn't too preoccupied with the thought of settling down. Settling down could happen later. Much later.
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Post by Abigail Reynolds on Dec 7, 2013 14:49:34 GMT -5
Abigail sighed. "There's not much of that either," she said. That was something she'd liked about being in a relationship. There was always a warm bed at night. "I'm not sure about any of the men at Hogwarts. Damien is still dealing with the death of his wife, Merrick..." She shivered. She imagined he'd really be something, but he had thick walls built around him. "Well, he'd be a challenge," she said.
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Post by Aubergine Oswin on Dec 7, 2013 14:55:53 GMT -5
"Challenges are fun," Aubergine said. "You should give it a try. Besides, we are allowed to leave the school. Make it a goal to get laid by Christmas or something." She would have to sit with Abi for a meal so she could have all of these men pointed out to her. There was the distinct feeling that it was going to be an interesting school year.
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