Pals & Pints

"I was hoping you'd remember rule number one," Robert laughed out loud. "You always follow rule number fifteen anyway. Welcome aboard. You'll find the office next to mine will most likely suit you quite well, and we share the same secretary. Well, you and I and Khaat share the same secretary. Her name is Estelle, and she has just enough talents as a seer to anticipate everything I want before I ask for it. Its a bit unnerving at times, really. But she's amazingly efficient.

"I presume you still have to face Doyle about your resignation. When do you think you'll be starting the job? Oh, and we have another thing to keep watch over. Rob Dent has vacated his post as the warden of Azkaban. I don't want to leave that place uncontrolled very long. That's how it all went to hell before we got control over it again. And we have some rebuilding to do after Barker was broken out. So, yeah, There is no shortage of things to do. As if there ever are," he sighed. He picked up a piece of the battered and deep fried fish. "I'm glad Kate isn't here. She'd make me send back the fish for something healthy--like a freaking salad."

Thaor smiled, and took another drink. I'll meet with Doyle once I leave here. I can start this afternoon. Minister. he said with a wink.

Did Rob leave his position voluntarily? I always wondered about him. Thaor said, raising an eyebrow. I can help oversee things there until we find a permanent warden. Thaor added. I'm glad Kate isn't here as well, she'd have my arse for letting you order that. he laughed as he took a bite of his food.

"That works for me," Robert said. "As far as Dent goes, the Dents as a whole are not very reliable. And Rob is the least reliable of them all. Even though he is still, legally, my son in law. It seems as he's buggered off someplace without a word. And, conveniently enough, right after he got Khaat pregnant again. Useless git. Anyway, I would appreciate it if you would take on the prison and get it sealed back up, I would appreciate it. And if you find some butthead let the Barker breakout happen, I trust you to take care of it. And probably better you than me," Robert said. "Oh, Jen Dent? She's still the Head of Law Enforcement but she's only half useful there. She's a good little fighter, but as far as administration things go, she has a real adversion to paperwork. And she has a death wish for her secretary. Jen would like to off her, but so far she hasn't done it. Personally, if she really wants to be rid of her, I'd rather her just transfigure her or request a transfer for her elsewhere. I think its because her secretary is very efficient and expects the other half of Jen's job--the paper trail--to be just as complete as the action part of it. But for now, I'll keep Jen, I expect.

"And you know, truth be told, Kate would send back your fish too. We'd both be eating salads. And you know she'd do it, too."

Convienent eh? Thaor said, joking about Robert Dent's leave of absense. You're probably right, it'd be a salad for the both of us. With water, no beer. Thaor said with a laugh.

Thaor finished off his food, and beer before speaking again. I better be off to speak with Doyle. See you at the office Minister. Thaor said, standing and putting on his over cloak.

And I expect I get a fancy Ministry Badge? You know how I like shiny things. he added.

"I'll have them make up something special just for you," Robert grinned. "Something that glows in the dark perhaps? And since we're all on the same side officially again, I hope that means we can finally go make Mikey fix us that huge prime rib dinner he keeps telling us about. Mikey told me the only way he'd bake dessert is if I bring some of that very nicely aged firewhiskey we all have such a fondness for. I suppose I could manage to sacrifice a couple of bottles for a good cause. So, wait...One more question. You do realize you are not going to be on the top of the Death Eater's list of popular people. And I really would like to keep you around awhile. Can I talk you into considering staying either with Khaat and Brian, perhaps in their guest house, or at the farmhouse with Kate and me? They're both unplottable. I'd rather you not be so easily acessible to your enemies."

Now wouldn't that be something? Thaor said with a laugh. The death eaters, still do not know I've betrayed them, they are under the impression that I am acting as a double agent. Grindlewald won't let them harm me, he has no idea I broke the vow, so he still thinks he is held to it. I still have the portkey that will bring me to you. Should the need araise, I'll use it. Thaor replied. We'll have to have that dinner soon. I've been waiting for some nice ribs. But for now, I must be off. See ya minister. Thaor said with a wink as he walked out the door.