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Post by Erin Donaghue on Jan 3, 2012 0:39:50 GMT -5
Just Breath, Erin told herself repeatedly in her mind. Chances were the minister of magic didn't even remember who she was. After all, there were so many Aurors in training recently, that she was probably just another number. There really was no way that, that kiss at the hospital had meant anything. Really, who was she kidding, this was simply about business, and she was more than ready to become a full fledged Auror, with all the power that came with it.
Nodding to herself as if she was happy with her self pep talk, Erin marched down the corridors, waving and greeting people she knew, as she passed them. She was dressed in muggle clothes as she had been out that day tracking a death eater into muggle London, and was sporting a pair of fitted skinny jeans, tall black buckle boots and an oversized dark emerald green sweater top that made her eyes stand out. She had accessorized with a belt around her waste and silver bracelets around her wrists. Her red hair was pulled up and away from her face with strands falling out to frame her small heart shaped face perfectly. Her wand was tucked in her back pocket and concealed under her sweater as if she wasn't even wearing one.
Taking a deep breath, Erin knocked on Aldar's door and waited for him to answer.
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Post by Aldar M Silverton on Jan 3, 2012 1:16:10 GMT -5
 Aldar M Silverton _______________________________________________________________ Let's play my favorite childrens game: life or death. ______________________________________________________________ Speech: It had been an unusally off day for Aldar, maybe it was because he had to call each Auror in training down to go over thier superiors reports and then decided whether to promote them or not. But, as he went past Erin Donaghue's name and flipped through her folder and report the incident at the hospital came flooding back. It had been pushed back in the dark corner of his mind, seeing how there was a war going on, but now that he was going to see her again he didn't know what would happen. Of course, being the person he was, he found it surprising that one little kiss helped break down his last wall. Aldar was wearing one of his nicer dark blue robes today, his hair still slightly dishelved as always, and his eyes held an in-human amount of energy in them. When he heard the knock on the door he flicked his wand and had it open for him. He looked up, and he quickly concealed his look of amazement partly from seeing Erin again, and seeing her in such a muggleish...yet very nice outfit. "Please sit down Miss. Donaghue. Would you like anything to eat or drink?" Aldar asked as he again used his wand to close the door behind her. He shuffled the reports around feeling somewhat not like his usual unemotional self. _________________________________________________________________ Tag: Notes: Outfit: Lyrics: Credits: Template made by Jess the evil Triplet |
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Post by Erin Donaghue on Jan 3, 2012 1:27:25 GMT -5
Erin waited for the door to open, shoving her hands into her front pockets so she wouldn't be tempted to touch anything and break it, or get herself into anymore trouble when it came to her clumsiness. Looking up, Erin met Aldar's eyes briefly before looking away and walking into his office. You can do this, she told herself. Just don't bring up the kiss and maybe he will have forgotten. It was months again.
"Thank you," she said politely as Aldar told her to sit down, and she did, across from him, summoning the courage to raise her eyes to his. "But no thank you, I'm fine for the moment." Erin was nervous, and she wasn't sure why, she could face the possibility of death, run down a death eater and beat them in battle, yet this man sitting in front of her confused her more than anything had in her life.
"So," Erin said slowly, noticing the door was shut now as she looked around his office. It was the first time she'd actually been in his office, and she wasn't sure exactly what to do or say. "What's the verdict?" Erin asked knowing that the other Aurors in training had been meeting with him all day, and had been talking about what the meetings were about, so she knew what to expect, just not what the outcome was going to be.
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Post by Aldar M Silverton on Jan 3, 2012 1:42:49 GMT -5
Aldar M Silverton _______________________________________________________________ Let's play my favorite childrens game: life or death. ______________________________________________________________ Speech: Aldar grinned, "they've trained you well. So far today no one's taken up my offer on refreshments, which is good, seeing how I don't have any. With the war almost starting no one seems to want to touch food anymore, it must be devastating to the local food industry." Aldar gracefully got up and moved some of his random puzzle and chess pieces around, so that he could sit in the adjoining chair. "Now, most of the auror's in training who have been here today get the routine treatment, you on the other hand are...how do I put it...special." Aldar paused and smiled at Erin, as if reassuring her it was all right. "If you are promoted, you will have to report to me on multiple occassions, no matter what you are doing, where you are, or where I am, such as in my house, are you comfortable with that?" Aldar waited to see what her answer was, of course not letting her know that it was the same question he asked every auror-trainee. _________________________________________________________________ Tag: Notes: Outfit: Lyrics: Credits: Template made by Jess the evil Triplet
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Post by Erin Donaghue on Jan 3, 2012 2:01:27 GMT -5
Erin rolled her eyes, leaning back in her chair, crossing on slender leg over the other as Aldar moved to sit beside her. "Really Minister," she said drawing his title out, testing to see what he was getting at. "I would hope a man of your intelligence and status wouldn't make idle offers. I thought you were a man of your word," She looked challengingly over at him, as she crossed her arms over her chest.
"Really Minister, I'm special?" Erin asked skeptically. "And what have I done to earn such a privilege?" Erin waited for an answer, not all that certain she could trust Aldar and his antics.
Biting her bottom lip to keep from letting her mouth gap open in shock, Erin shook her head. "Really now," she said slowly, quickly forgetting why she'd been terrified of coming to see Aldar today, and turning quickly to her normal sarcasm and wit. "If I may speak boldly," she said her eyes hinting at her hidden mischief. "If you weren't my boss sir, I'd slap you." Smiling smugly to herself, Erin turned so she was facing Aldar. "Yes," she said simply. "I'm comfortable with that. Are you?" She asked challengingly.
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Post by Aldar M Silverton on Jan 3, 2012 2:22:12 GMT -5
Aldar M Silverton _______________________________________________________________ Let's play my favorite childrens game: life or death. ______________________________________________________________ Speech: Aldar grinned, "I believe we've both experienced the consequences of you slapping me. I don't recommend it, it hurt quite a bit, and the kiss was certainly not expected." Aldar stood up, "I am a man of my word, this whole conversation has been part of everyone's interview process. Now of course, most of the other trainees never interacted with me on such a personal level, but the questions were the same. The food test, was necessary for health concerns, don't want people dropping like flies. And the reporting to me is standard. Of course I had to bring up our past interactions, business must be strictly removed from personal affairs, of course you understand that." Aldar moved over to his desk and picked up the report on Erin. "As for you being special, maybe that wasn't the correct term, but it certainly was what your superior kept remarking on. They've never seen anyone like you before Ms. Donaghue. You have a lot of potential, a lot of talent. Though before I promote you we have a couple more questions." Aldar returned to his chair. "Are you willing to put your duties before your personal interests? Are you willing to risk your life for the greater cause? Are you willing to be obedient to the values expressed by the Ministry, in order to maintain peace, and are you prepared to face Azkaban or death if you break these values expressed by myself, the Minister of Magic and my predecessors?" Aldar studied her carefuly, waiting for her response. _________________________________________________________________ Tag: Notes: Outfit: Lyrics: Credits: Template made by Jess the evil Triplet
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Post by Erin Donaghue on Jan 3, 2012 17:06:46 GMT -5
Erin glared at Aldar. She could slap him again, it really wouldn't affect her one way or another, and really she had enjoyed kissing him, so if that happened again she really wouldn't mind.. but really... Blushing, Erin tried for a middle ground. "It was supposed to hurt. It was supposed to teach you a lesson, but it appears that it didn't."
"The other Aurors in training were probably so scared of your verdict that they probably nearly peed themselves when you asked them if they wanted something to eat or drink. Maybe you don't realize it yet, but you hold each one of our futures in your hand. Most of those people, people I work with have nothing else to go to if they don't make it as an Auror." Erin didn't point out that she was one of those people had nothing. Technically she didn't even have a home anymore, and sooner or later she'd be tracking down her own parents to rid the world of them as they had recently sworn their allegiance to the dark side. But that wasn't something to think about now.
"What a shame," Erin muttered under her breath. "I thought I was special to you," Erin rolled her eyes, her voice dripping with sarcasm. Aldar clearly didn't think anything of the kiss, but was only using it against her to make her squirm. Well two could play that game, and she could pretend that she didn't have any feelings for him.
"I chose this job did I not?" Erin countered, looking up to study Aldar just as he was studying her. The whole obedience thing may be an issue, but she wasn't going to say that. "I'm not afraid of death, and I'd never do anything to wind up in Azkaban, so I fear neither of those outcomes minister," Erin paused. "I have no personal interests concerning this job sir, none that would stand in my way in any case."
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Post by Aldar M Silverton on Jan 3, 2012 17:32:10 GMT -5
Aldar M Silverton _______________________________________________________________ Let's play my favorite childrens game: life or death. ______________________________________________________________ Speech: Aldar noticed her blush, and he contained a small smile that was itching to spread. He thought it delightful that she was responding against her will to how she felt, though that was what he felt on the surface. Deep down he knew that this was dangerous territory, a territory he had left for many years, and that somehow this girl...no this woman in front of him, was pushing him towards that place. "I know, I hold everything in my hands, it's rather a position I detest. But, contrary to how I was treated in the past, I know about the consequences of my actions, of how each person yearns for future happiness. Between me and you, I think making you swear alligeance is horrible, it is your choice, and it is mine to promote you, there should be enough bond through that, though many of these bonds have been broken." Aldar stood up, a far away look in his eyes, that brought out sadness and pain in them. "People have the capability to do good or evil in this world, and many get caught up in attaining power. I know the consequences of such actions, I know the pain it causes. I took this position because it was asked of me by someone who I lost, because I was a target. I have learned many lessons Ms. Erin, and a little slap on the cheek is nothing compared to what I have been through." Aldar turned to face her again, quickly realizing that he had exposed himself slightly, and his expression changed swiftly to one of unreadable emotion. "Looking further into your report I noticed your current situation. I know you probably don't want to go into it, but you should try and find lodgings soon, if you can't find a safe place, I will be happy to find one for you. As for the other matter, that of your parents, may I suggest from personal experience that you forgive them and let them go. Harboing anger and hate will only weigh you down. It is best not to follow in my footsteps and leave a bloody trail and ripped up soul behind." Aldar smiled slightly. "As of your promotion you are not being promoted into the next level. Instead you will be moved a couple level's up and be one of our Auror's who we rely on for more serious matters." Aldar paused before continuing, "I personally don't want to see you in this position, for many in your new rank will want to get rid of you. There are many bad eggs in the nest, eggs that don't hold nice chicks, but rather carnivours. If you accept this position I will do my best to personally maintain your safety, but I cannot promise it." Aldar looked at Erin and waited for her response, he was unsure if he had even made sense, his true self fighting with the Aldar everyone else knew. _________________________________________________________________ Tag: Notes: Outfit: Lyrics: Credits: Template made by Jess the evil Triplet
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Post by Erin Donaghue on Jan 3, 2012 22:11:19 GMT -5
Erin sat quietly, not entirely sure what to say. On the surface, Aldar seemed to like the powers he had over people, seeming to always like the way people squirmed.. not squirmed wasn't the right word. Maybe it was the way he seemed like he liked people looking up at him, knowing he held power. But then again, Erin knew she was really judging him far to quickly to make a fair judgement. But deeper down, Erin wondered if Aldar actually meant what he said. If he didn't really like the power he held why was he doing what he was in the magical world. However before she could ask, Aldar had answered that question for her.
Erin watched as Aldar's expression changed to that of an unreadable mask. It saddened her to know he had to hide his true self and feelings, but wasn't that what she was doing. Everyone in her life had abandoned her because of her choice of sides in the war. She couldn't let Aldar know there was anything more than business between them, and she had to act again like she hadn't noticed he had opened himself up to her.
"I can't hold a permanent residence," Erin answered with a wave of her hand as if it were of no matter. "Not as long as I wish to stay alive," she added as an afterthought as if to clarify what she meant. "I will never forgive them," Erin said, suddenly steeling her emotions, and making sure her face was an unreadable mask. "The battle between my parents and myself has nothing more to do with this job beside the fact they have chosen to serve those loyal to the darker power. For that alone, it is my duty and my responsibility to make sure they meet justice." Erin paused. "Beside Aldar, didn't you just say I couldn't have any personal interests getting in my way. If I were to forgive them, that would be a personal interest. No, I'm afraid the only way to get past what they've done to me, is to see them behind bars or dead." Erin said the last with no emotions, her words calm and even, even though she wanted to scream at the very real possibility of facing off with her family and former lover.
"I can handle a few 'bad eggs'," Erin said with certainty. "I'm not as fragile as I look," she added. "I don't need your protection minister. I accept the position with total understanding of the risks. Like I said, I don't fear death, and that is the worst thing they could possibly do to me in the end."
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Post by Aldar M Silverton on Jan 3, 2012 22:41:42 GMT -5
Aldar M Silverton _______________________________________________________________ Let's play my favorite childrens game: life or death. ______________________________________________________________ Speech: Aldar laughed, "how little you know of death. It's just another adventure. No, they could do much worse to you by keeping you alive. You've already done some of the work for them, but if you must kill your parents, that is your own choice to make and to face the consequences. Either way you are making your past history with your parents and the like a personal interest, don't let it go too far. I understand that you do have a true reason to kill them, but there is something you must remember, seeing how it will be fruitless to try and persuade you otherwise." Aldar paused, before continuing. "You must not place your own safety and the safety of those around you below your need for revenge or whatever you want to call it. Acting recklessly will do more harm, than fullfilling your need for revenge at a better time. You may only feel like you have one chance, but there will be multiple chances for you to do the deed, if it is meant to be." Aldar walked over to his desk again and pulled out the papers Erin would need for her new position, the information on where she was to report and to whom was all there. "As for your living arrangements, of course I know you need more than one place. I am used to finding such places for people who are looking for one." Aldar held the papers in his hand, still feeling like he needed to get it out in the open. "Needless to say, you've become a thorn in my side, I can't tell if it is there to stop an old wound or if it is poisoned. I hope that it is the former, but either way, I'm not used to being changed so easily against my will. If you keep it up you may glimpse a side of me I don't even wish to remember. Why I am telling you this is if you see me in a daze, I would wish for you to steer clear from me, for the safety of the rest of the world." Aldar smiled, knowing that he was putting the topic they both had so skillfully avoided out into the open. Kindness was never anything he had ever felt, and the one act of kindness he had felt was overshadowed by the rest of his life. He was afraid that Erin would make him go soft, make him lose his iron grasp, but then he knew that it would probably make him fight more furiously, make him stronger. _________________________________________________________________ Tag: Notes: Outfit: Lyrics: Credits: Template made by Jess the evil Triplet
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Post by Erin Donaghue on Jan 3, 2012 23:51:47 GMT -5
"It's not a matter of killing them," Erin denied with a sigh. "It's a matter of stopping them, by whatever means. No one else will be involved, and if anyone gets hurt it will only be me. No one will know when it will happen or anything, so there is no reason to worry, I would never place anyone else in unnecessary danger." Erin looked up at Aldar, refusing to agree to keep herself safe. There was no one else in her life but herself, so she only had to answer to herself over her own safety, it wasn't like she had a boyfriend or a husband and children to remember. She was just Erin.
Flipping through the pile of paperwork, Erin took note of the important details, where she was to report too and to whom, promising to read the rest of the paperwork later when she had time. "If people, specially those who used to be close to me find out you're helping me find places to live, they'll come after you," Erin felt like she should warn Aldar. No one had ever helped her, and Erin feared those after her would go after anyone close to her. "It's better if I just keep doing what I am doing, it has seemed to work so far."
When Aldar said that Erin was a thorn in his side, should couldn't help but smile. "I'm sorry minister, did no one ever tell you this rose could sting," she smiled wickedly up at him. "But I wouldn't worry, your handsome looks and boyish charm don't work on me. I see who you really are Aldar, there is no worry to me seeing anything but the truth."
Erin met his smile with one of her own, refusing to admit that she liked the real him. It was something neither of them could afford to deal with as the war approached. But it would have been nice to have a reason to fight back, a reason to survive the war without looking for a simple way out.
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Post by Aldar M Silverton on Jan 4, 2012 0:20:31 GMT -5
Aldar M Silverton _______________________________________________________________ Let's play my favorite childrens game: life or death. ______________________________________________________________ Speech: Aldar listened to Erin and he watched her as she spoke. "I was using the word killing because it was the most permanent solution to the issue, I wasn't implying you were going to kill them. As for your housing, if you don't want my help that is fine. I offered it to all the others, some have taken me up on it. I come highly recommened on real estate issues, most people think I live in this office." Aldar crossed his arms, an intrigued look on his face, "so you think you've figured me out? What, may I ask have you come to a conclusion about so far?" He waited patiently for Erin to tell him, one thing was for sure, he wasn't going to drop the issue until he found out. _________________________________________________________________ Tag: Notes: Outfit: Lyrics: Credits: Template made by Jess the evil Triplet
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Post by Erin Donaghue on Jan 4, 2012 23:15:09 GMT -5
Erin huffed a sigh. She may have been a thorn in Aldar's side, but he was giving her a headache. Pressing her fingers to her temples and rubbing in a clockwise motion. "I'll keep that in mind if I ever decide I want to actually live somewhere. The thought of having to buy my own food, make my own food and then clean is new to me. I'd have some major adjustments to get used too."
"This might be dangerous territory, Aldar," Erin said softly, using his name purposely and not his title. "But if you insists, I think you are very misunderstood. You don't trust easily, and you've got a young soul forced to do a job you don't always agree with. Honor guides you, but you come off as arrogant and selfish, but I know enough to know that isn't want you really are." Erin paused. "How am I doing so far? Good, or am I way off?" She waited studying his reaction as she waited for an answer.
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Post by Aldar M Silverton on Jan 4, 2012 23:34:28 GMT -5
Aldar M Silverton _______________________________________________________________ Let's play my favorite childrens game: life or death. ______________________________________________________________ Speech: Aldar had made sure he was comfortably seated as Erin was talking about her housing issues, and he merely nodded. As she said his name he felt his heart twist up and he carefully hid the feeling that she was pushing him towards the place he didn't want to go. He studied Erin as she talked, she was right on mostly everything, but it wasn't how he saw himself. It wasn't how he let him see himself. "Dangerous territory is all I've ever known. With things how they are going...maybe it is for the best to discuss this with someone...it's time I...it's time I... I don't know whether you are right or wrong, Ms. Donaghue." Aldar stated trying to mask his own pain at having his heart being wrenched out, by using her last name. Aldar stood up and shakily went to stand by his potted plant, almost willing it grow or die suddenly. "I have built up many versions of myself over the years. I have known only crulety, the last time I felt kindness I can barely even remember. Just as I was tortured physically, I was tortured mentally. I've never even formed the basic prinicples of acting kind towards myself...I don't even recall who I was before...everything." Aldar paused, shuddering at remembering what he had to go through, and why he had worked so hard, why they had picked him for this position. "I don't trust others easily because of what I was trained...no forced to do. I don't trust myself because I don't know myself." Aldar turned around, his face expressionless, but his eyes holding a deep pain yet hopeful glint in them, "but you...you of all people...have somehow reached to the very heart....no I can't...I can't do this." Aldar went over to his desk and placed his hands on top of the woodwork. With his head hanging he pulled out a thin knife, sending it straight through the back of his left hand, the blood spilling out. "I feel no pain, Erin...yet, why is my heart bleeding?" _________________________________________________________________ Tag: Notes: Dramatic I know, but necessary steps to get out his true side  Outfit: Lyrics: Credits: Template made by Jess the evil Triplet
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Post by Erin Donaghue on Jan 4, 2012 23:55:12 GMT -5
"Why do you insist on using my last name?" Erin asked not moving on way or another, wanting to see what was going to happen, what had she caused by seeing so much more than others into who Aldar the person was under all of his titles and power.
Erin watched as Aldar got up and walked over to his potted plants. He was a little shaky, Erin could see that from where she sat, but she made no move to follow him even though everything in her was screaming out to follow him.
"I think you know who you are, you just don't want to see yourself in any other light because you don't want any weaknesses in the coming war. Have you ever stopped to think that if you embraced who you really were you'd be a force to be messed with? If you had something to fight for, yourself, a passion, just something more than the greater good. If you open yourself up and allow yourself to be you, there will be no enemy powerful enough to stop you." Erin paused. "You're no longer being forced to do anything more than what you wish. Trust in yourself to know that."
Erin watched as Aldar turned around. He was trying to mask his emotions again, but his eyes were lying, and Erin looked up to meet his eyes which were filled with pain, but held hope deep down. "You can't do what?" Erin asked watching Aldar for any signs as to what he planned. When he pulled out a knife, Erin's heart nearly stopped before she saw what he intended.
Erin was on her feet faster than she'd ever been before, but it was too late Aldar had already stabbed himself. "You stupid, arrogant male," Erin hissed under her breath looking for something to put pressure on the wound he had caused. "Are you trying to hurt yourself?" Erin demanded using her wand and a spell to quickly conjure a thick cloth which she held against the cut looking up, her eyes flashing dangerously at Aldar for doing something so stupid. "What would have happened if you'd hit a vein or something important like a nerve?" Erin asked, not at all amused with Aldar. "With the war coming wouldn't you think it important to have both of your hands functioning?" Erin asked still holding the cloth there.
Taking a deep breath she looked away. Erin wanted to show Aldar how to at least feel something, to help him. Her heart felt like it was bleeding too, but this probably wasn't the best time to tell him. "Your heart feels like it's bleeding to prove to you that you have one," Erin stated with a sigh. "It probably wants you to listen to it, but you were too stubborn to hear it until it hurt."
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