The Office of Baron Papanoida[7]

[Baron Papanoida]

On the front of his door was placed a large Ministry logo with The Ministry's motto: Ignorantia juris neminem excusat (latin for ignorance of the law excuses no one)




The Baron preferred a traditional look for his office.

[Baron Papanoida]

*Paces his office, waiting for some news from one of the spy network. Too much is happening, and not enough is being done about it.*

[Zero Quinn]

*Exits the lift, and hastily makes his way down the corridor to Baron Papanoida's office, knowing he's long over due to report in.*

*As he approaches the office door he is still having a hard time with the fact he allowed a Death Eater to kidnap an Auror. He keeps telling himself that "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, also that in his help to Sebastian he had better get in deeper with the Death Eaters.*

*Takes a deep breath, closing and opening his eyes, his hand knocking sharply on the office door.*

[Baron Papanoida]

*Marches to the door immediately at the sound of the knocking and swings it open*

Where the hell have you been?

[Zero Quinn]

*Flashes The Baron his prize winning smile, strolling casually into his office.*

Doing my job.

*Runs his fingers through his dark hair quickly before a hand dives into his suit jacket to pull out his Favourite coin. Once the coin is in hand he begins to weave it around his fingers, his compulsion driving him to do so.*

And if I might add, I've been doing it rather well thank you.

[Baron Papanoida]

*Slams the door shut and turns, finger pointed at Zero*

Yeah? Well how 'bout some reports? Some info?

How about you do some real work around here for once?

*Marches towards his desk and takes his seat.*

*He bangs his fist on the desk*

I've been getting memos about attacks, killings, a dark mark and whatever else! Where have you been during all this?

[Zero Quinn]

*Settles himself into a chair on the other side of The Baron's desk, smiling as if nothing in the world could be wrong, although the vision of Sebastian leaving with his victim still burns brightly in his mind.*

I've been making friends.

I believe that is the reason I was hired, to maintain the contacts I made as a child, and penetrate The Dark Lord's forces. That, Sir, is what I have been doing.

*Continues to weave the coin through his fingers, his charming smile in place, holding his eyes on his superior.*

[Baron Papanoida]

*With a patronising look of sarcastic friendlyness*

And what use is that if you aren't telling us how you are progressing?

*Loses his momentary composure*

Or telling us what you have learned?

[Zero Quinn]

*Chuckles lightly, leaning back comfortably in his seat. Zero is certain that his casual attitude is annoying the man.*

Progress...

*Lifts a finger to his chin, tapping it thoughtfully.*

Hmmm... Let me see... Progress...

*Chuckles again.*

Oh yes. Well I have recently befriended a Death Eater, low ranking of course, but a Death Eater nonetheless. And I believe the boy is quite taken with me, making my job a bit easier.

I also recently met quite a stunning young vampire, red head, beautiful woman really. Although since I haven't seen nor heard anything of her, been past the shop she owns, and it appears that she hasn't been there for some time now.

[Baron Papanoida]

*He raises an eyebrow*

I'm not here to talk about your love life boy. You do know there's a war on!?

Learned any secret plans? Know anything about the people who have been attacked? Or more importantly, the people who attacked them?

*Slams his palm down on the table again*

If we're gonna catch these bastards, you're gonna have to do better than playing smoochie coo with the local wildlife!

[Zero Quinn]

*Smirks, holding in his laughter. It wouldn't be wise if he laughed in the man's face.*

It seems to me that you haven't the slightest clue on how to charm these people we are dealing with.

They don't just drop to your feet and start polishing your shoes like some doting house elf. You have to build their trust, and that isn't something that happens over night. I have grown up with numerous childern of Death Eaters, and most of them don't trust themselves let alone me.

*Yawns, stretching out a bit in his chair. The man's anger doesn't bother Zero in the slightest, he is no match for the Death Eaters he's trying to befriend, and work beside.*

[Baron Papanoida]

*Leans on his elbows and puts his hands together, the tips against his chin*

You think I don't know that? How do you think I got to where I am now?

*Slams both fists onto the desk*

With results damnit!

*Begins pointing again*

And that's what I need from you! So enough of your self righteous slacking and get to it!

[Zero Quinn]

*Chuckles lightly again. Merlin, did he get under that man's skin or what?*

Yes indeedy, Sir, right away.

*Rises from his chair, slipping the coin back into his pocket.*

Would you please refrain from sending any other Howlers to my home, that wouldn't be very easy to explain if I happen to have a few Death Eaters sitting upon my sofa listening to your voice barking at me.

*With that he turns away from The Baron, moving swiftly toward the door. Grasps the door knob, turning his head to look at his superior over his should.*

Have a magnificent day.

*Opens the door, laughing to himself, and steps out into the corridor, the office door closing behind him.*

[Baron Papanoida]

*Grumbles under his breath as he pulls out a file to fill out*

These kids today... don't have a clue..

[Zero Quinn]

*Linus soars into the Baron's office, dropping Zero's letter neatly on the man's desk.*

Dear Baron Papanoida,

If it would be convenient to you, my fiancee, and myself would like to request a meeting with you concerning my current position.

Regards,

Z.Q.