Cell 3 + 8 ~ Holly Palmers & Sebastian Bordeaux[2]

[Sebastian Bordeaux]

*jerks his head toward the stranger and wrinkles up his nose*

Is he a relative of yours, Hol? He's not one of mine.

*manages to fit his hand between two bars and waves the man over*

Nothing happened. Absolutely nothing and here we are... left to a life of gloom.

[Gabriel Rosier]

*Addresses Holly, as he usually does*

We'll discuss this later. The most important thing is getting the two of you out of here. However, I don't know how much bail is around here.

*Flicks at Sebastian's outstretched hand, then says something personal enough in hopes they will understand*

You still have that serpent ring, Sebastian. Whenever you're around me you remove it...

*Looks up at the boy, measuring his understanding*

[Holly Palmers]

*mouths a curse as she realizes they may be in even more trouble, at least in the future. Now, it seemed they might actually get out*

[Sebastian Bordeaux]

What did you say?

*stares unblinkingly at his hand until he wraps his mind around the idea that Master Rosier is the old wizard*

*gulps, lips forming into an 'O' of surprise, too scared to say anything to the wizard now*

[Gabriel Rosier]

*Inwardly amused that both hushed up so quickly*

*Approaches Scarlett and clears his throat so as not to frighten her, speaking with politeness*

Excuse me, Miss. I'd like to bail these kids out, if I may. How much does it cost?

[Scarlett Payne]

*Looks at the old wizard as if he just let off a handful of dungbombs.*

"Bail? Your having a laugh aren't you?

*Nods in the direction of both captives cells.*

"They've commited a serious offense and they will be dealt with. Bail might just be out of the question here."

[Gabriel Rosier]

*Motions to both cells as if it's nothing*

What would that serious offense be? Staying out past their curfew? I would think the Ministry would have more important matters to attend to.

I'm a family friend and I'd be happy to pay however hefty a fine it may be.

*Folds his arms, thinking that his idea may have been less than brilliant*

[Scarlett Payne]

*Frowns at the old man.*

"The offense is destruction of private property and the Ministry looks upon it very seriously."

*Realizes that the old man won't budge and sighs slightly.*

*Walks over to the small office at the end of the corridor to retrieve the cell mates information.*

*Quickly scans it as she speaks.*

"The bail won't be too high as the is their first offense and they have had no prior warrants for their arrest. But if they get into trouble again in the space of a month or two and they get arrested, then the bail money would double."

*Looks up.*

"Sure you want to post bail?"

[Gabriel Rosier]

*Raises his eyebrow when she names the offense*

I understand perfectly. If it's ridiculous I can ask *Gestures to Sebastian* his family to pay me back.

*Nods gravely*

I'll post bail.

[Scarlett Payne]

*Nods*

"Alright then. It's 50 galleons each. And I'll need you to sign some release forms down at the office.*

*Heads in the direction of the small office, beckoning him to follow. She hated when people posted bail instead of getting their punishment but there was not much else she could do due to it being a first offense.*

[Gabriel Rosier]

*Stiffens, refusing to bat an eye at the number*

*Follows her, remembering to walk like an older wizard would*

Thank you for your time. Look on the bright side, now you won't have to provide them with food and drink.

*Signs the forms with Alex Hubbard as he cannot use his own name*

[Scarlett Payne]

*Smiles slightly.*

"Yes, you have a point there."

*Checks over his signatures and signs the release forms herself.*

*Opens a small cash box.*

"All we need is the money now and then your..family is bailed."

[Rufus Scrimgeour]

*Enters office, looking for Scarlett*

Ah, Miss Payne.

*Sidles past the elderly man to stand by her desk*

I must have missed your memo about prison count and decorum. We expect that done every month?

*Eyes the visitor*

Do you have a visiting license?

[Gabriel Rosier]

*Almost jumps when the minister arrives*

*Makes a confused face, placing a hand on his wispy gray hairs*

I hardly knew how to board the lift, Sir. I'll only be a moment then these kids will be out.

*Makes his hands shake like an old man as he counts out his galleons*

[Rufus Scrimgeour]

*Conjures a small ID tag and hands it to the old man*

Just sign in next time.

*Looks at Scarlett*

Send me that memo soon. Send Tonks my way if you see her.

*Leaves*