Do what I say, not what I do {Apprentices, Tonks}

[Sebastian Bordeaux]

*Watches Holly's red head bob toward a lift, sighing to himself.*

*Wanders aimlessly, fidgeting nervously now that he is truly alone, his hands clasped behind his back.*

[Gabriel Rosier]

**Decides he really will not help Julia out, the children looked absolutely helpless. The boy hadn't even made it to the lifts, there was no way Julia could come back unsuccessful.**

**His lip curls, feeling contemptuous.**

Pathetic, that.

**Exits the Atrium and Disapparates back to Azkaban to wait for his apprentices.**

[Nymphadora Lupin (Tonks)]

**walks slowly into the ministry, loving that she's back at work and yet exhausted from another sleepless night with Teddy**

**Sees another witch from the administrative portion of the Auror office**

Wotcher, Lisa!

**winks at her friend and continues to walk toward her own office, watching the interdepartmental memos destractedly**

[Sebastian Bordeaux]

*Spots the cheery witch and an idea slowly dawns on him. It was terribly simple, but sometimes the most simple plan proved the most effective.*

*Strides toward the witch with bright hair, careful to plaster a lost expression on his face.*

*Gently prods her shoulder, looking here and there.*

Excuse me, where's the loo? I have an interview soon and it would look most unprofessional if I didn't take care of things now.

*Smiles an engaging smile.*

[Nymphadora Lupin (Tonks)]

**Smiles as the young boy approaches her**

**Senses that perhaps things are a bit off but decides to ignore the feeling**

If you'll just go up this hallway and take a right, you'll see it on your left. Convenient, innit?

**Straightens her bright pink Weird Sisters shirt as she talks to the boy**

[Sebastian Bordeaux]

*Screws up his face in feigned confusion, looking absolutely hopeless.*

That would be convenient, but--

*Raises his hands, making "L" shapes with his thumb and forefinger.*

I don't know my right from my left. I'm so sorry about all this. Can I follow you?

*Blinks his large eyes.*

[Zero Quinn]

*Zero entered the Ministry through the atrium, and neatly pinned his visitor's badge to his suit. He moves through the crowded atrium toward the lifts, his destination is Baron Papanoida's office on Level Two.*

*He offers no friendliness to any that pass by him, keeping his eyes straight, looking to the lifts. In his periperal vision he catches sight of bright colored hair, and he turns his head just enough to catch sight of Tonks, and her violently bright hair. He wrinkles his nose at the sight, and stops dead in his tracks as he notices with whom she is speaking to. The name escaping from his lips in a breathy whisper.*

Sebastian...

*Zero knows that there could only be a very bad reason a Death Eater, no matter how new to Voldemort's ranks, would be here in the Ministry.*

*Deciding it would be best if he kept an eye on his friend, he slips a bit closer to the duo, and turns away just enough that his face isn't completely visible, but he can see all that goes on between Tonks and Sebastian.*

[Nymphadora Lupin (Tonks)]

**Frowns at the young boy, wondering how anybody could be that thick**

**Decides that even though she's tired, she's feeling amiable and has the time to show him the loo**

Alrighty, follow me.

**bumps into a small table holding leaflets on her way around the corner**

**blushes and mutters an apology, ending up at the little wizard's room**

Well, here it is.

[Sebastian Bordeaux]

*Inwardly congratulates himself for choosing a Ministry worker who is friendly as well as clumsy. Sebastian follows the witch, calculating his first attack as he bounds behind her, his light feet hardly touching the floor.*

*He decides to curse the witch from behind, although it is against all magical etiquette. After flipping out his wand and looking to the right and left, he directs his first spell at the witch's neck, aiming for her voice box.*

Silencio.

*Hopes the witch does not detect the spell right away, he had limited time as it was. His first priority was to not attract any attention, especially screaming.*

*Addresses Tonks, plastering on an edgy smile.*

Thanks a lot!

[Zero Quinn]

*Wondering what Sebastian could possibly be up to, Zero shuffles along a safe distance behind the pair, slipping around witches and wizards, keeping his eye on the boy.*

*He raises an eyebrow when he notices that Tonks has directed Sebastian to the restrooms. When Zero spots Sebastian has withdrawn his wand, the Seer's voice echoes through his mind.*

"...Metamorphmagus will be kidnapped by an Apprentice Death Eater. A boy. She will be presented in front of the Dark Lord where..."

*Everything crashes into place as the boy's wand is aimed at the witch. Sebastian is the kidnapper, and he has just found his victim. It's too late to warn the witch.*

*Zero threads his way stealthily toward the duo, slipping his wand out from his jacket, resting it against his thigh hidden under his arm. He has just a few seconds to make a choice, help the witch, and alert Sebastian to the role he actually plays, or go with the flow.*

*Deciding the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, Zero covertly aims his wand at the witch, muttering.*

Confundo.

*Lowers his wand, once again resting it against his thigh as he approaches the pair, a charming smile coming to rest upon his face. Looking straight at Sebastian, Zero walks up to his "friend".*

Qu'est-ce que puis je faire pour vous?*

*He asks using what little French he knows.*


(*What can I do for you?)

[Sebastian Bordeaux]

*Reels for a moment, slack-jawed, shocked at how quickly Zero made his appearance and how his friend seemed to anticipate his actions. Dozens of questions materialize while Sebastian gapes at Zero. He wanted to ask all of them, but he needed to take Tonks without further delay.*

*Says softly, his voice grave.*

Rien d'autre. Non, pas exactement, mon ami. S'il te plaît, fais le guet.

*Quickly turns from Zero to the Auror, who most definitely looked out of her senses from the Confundus Charm. Her eyes were out of focus and she was slumping against Sebastian's shoulder.*

*Raises his eyes to Zero, expressing just how thankful he is with one meaningful glance. Already distracted by Zero's presence, he completely abandons the confused Auror, not noticing her fall to the floor. Sebastian's lips stretch into a sly grin as he approaches Zero, recalling what only moments ago he and Zero were doing.*

*Flicks his wand at Tonks, who was limp against the wall, casting a Disillusionment Charm over her body, giving him some time to spare. He did not intend to waste these precious minutes on serious matters.*

That suit is charming on you. Impeccably cut, isn't it?


_{Translation: Nothing else. No, not exactly, my friend. Please keep watch.}

[Zero Quinn]

*His eyes flick between the Confunded Auror and Sebastian as Zero appears to be happy to see the boy. Zero has a hard time not allowing himself to catch Tonks as she slumps to the floor, he knows he has to play this roll perfectly.*

*Drops his gaze from Sebastian to his suit, running a hand over the silky jacket.*

Indeed it is. I must say that I make this look good.

*Raises his eyes back to his friends face, a crooked smile on his lips. The tension that was there back at Zero's house begins to rear it's head once more, even at the most inopportune moment. He is finding it hard to take his eyes off of his friend, thoughts dwelling on their earlier encounter, eyes touching lightly on the young Death Eater's lips.*

*Zero clears his throat lightly, and regains his focus. Without moving too quickly, and drawing attention to them, Zero steps forward, leaning in toward Sebastian's ear, he whispers with his velvety voice.*

I saw.. From over there. I assumed that this is something you cannot fail in.

*Gestures lightly in the direction of the disillusioned Auror, looking over his friend's shoulder to where she would be seen lying if Sebastian hadn't charmed her body.*

[Sebastian Bordeaux]

*Being a boy of an impatient nature with a waning attention span, he completely disregards the fallen Auror, at least for a good amount of time. Presently, all that mattered was Zero's interested gaze, velvety voice, and those lips he knew from experience tasted heavenly.*

*Whispers, though he looked utterly distracted.*

You look absolutely marvelous, mon cher ami--

*In one swift movement, Sebastian replaces the space between them, one arm curling around the man's waist and bringing them close, eyes searching Zero's eyes, his lips lingering a mere centimeter from his friend's cheek.*

*Answers Zero, speaking just as softly as before, his voice tinged with seriousness.*

If I failed, you might find me in so much pain I'd be unable to, well, do much of anything. Sadly, this, that, and the other included.

*Apathetic to spectators, he kisses Zero briefly, a sensual, teasing kiss. It was what he wanted to do since he saw his friend, and even a mission for the Dark Lord was not going to stop his impulses.*

[Zero Quinn]

*Absolutely relishes in Sebastian's compliment, his lips curling up into a smile. Zero begins to melt when Sebastian's French words wash over him, the way his friend's voice sounds sending tingles up his spine. *

Thank you.

*It takes quiet a bit of resistance for Zero to focus on the matter at hand instead of his friend when suddenly Sebastian has closed the space between him, his lips temptingly close. Why do things have to be so difficult, as if things weren't hard enough, now Zero finds himself dangerously attracted to the enemy.*

*Before he can reply to Sebastian's comment he finds himself being kissed so teasingly that he can hardly suppress the moan emitting from his throat. Unconsciously an arm catches his friend around the waist, and with a great deal of strength, Zero pulls away from the brief kiss. He gazes down at his friend, the desire obvious in his glittering green eyes.*

You shouldn't loose focus, my friend.

[Sebastian Bordeaux]

*Immediately lowers his lashes, sticking out his thick bottom lip as he remembers the purpose for being in the Ministry. Zero was right, of course. Here he was snogging his friend while he should be running like hell.*

*Says ardently.*

No, thank you. Really.

*Scrambles to Tonks, feeling through the air until he hits her body. He hoists the auror up, leaning her against his shoulder as he walks, trying to blend into the surroundings. Before reaching the Visitor's exit he turns back to Zero, mouthing something.*

Your fault for being distracting.

*Eventually he meanders out of the Ministry and onto the street, clutching onto his kidnapped auror as he Apparates back to Azkaban, his blood racing with excitement.*