Comments | road_ahead: RP: Comfort food.

rar_hestia in road_ahead

RP: Comfort food.

Feb 26, 2009 19:36

Date: September 26, 1998.
Characters: Hestia Jones, Kingsley Shacklebolt.
Location: The Ministry for Magic.
Status: Private
Summary: Hestia brings Kingsley dinner and companionship.
Completion: Incomplete

( And a shoulder to lean on. )

place: ministry of magic, hestia jones, september 1999, kingsley shacklebolt

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rar_kingsley February 27 2009, 02:44:26 UTC

It was hard to believe that there had ever been longer weeks than this one. Certainly there had been, particularly immediately after the war ended, but this one had felt especially hard. Kingsley was usually pretty calm even under the pretty constant stress level that his job entailed, but today he'd nearly snapped at Orla for something that was not even remotely her fault. That was as sure a sign as any about this week. Fortunately, Orla was the forgiving sort. Unfortunately, none of the work in front of him was a result of his workaholic nature. There was a simply a lot that needed to be done.

Sighing, he picked up this week's Azkaban report again, not even caring that his tea had long gone cold. Just like the last one, something wasn't adding up. This was the last thing he needed this week ( ... )

rar_hestia February 27 2009, 02:47:15 UTC

Hestia stuck her head in. "Heya," she said with a smile. "I thought you could use some dinner. Maybe some company?" She held up the basket full of food.

rar_kingsley February 27 2009, 03:07:13 UTC

"Hestia, hello," Kingsley said, trying to muster up a smile. It was a relief to see a friendly face, especially as opposed to someone presenting him with another problem or task to add to his growing to do list, but also a bit frustrating. He honestly didn't have time for company.

But he needed to eat sometime, and maybe it would be good to clear his head for a few minutes. If the workload was equally as overwhelming tomorrow, perhaps he'd ask Percy to stay over with him. The young man would probably jump at the chance, he thought.

"Yes, please come in." Kingsley beckoned her inside with one hand, using the other to wave his wand and banish all the paperwork from his desk to the file cabinet. There were items in the stack that were both confidential and too important to risk food stains. "You didn't need to bring food, but I assure you I appreciate it all the same." There. That hadn't been curt at all. "How are you?"

rar_hestia March 1 2009, 18:26:38 UTC

Hestia entered the office and shut the door behind her before walking over to the desk and placing the basket on it. "I'm... well, I'm alright, I suppose. Worried about George and Lee. And Percy. And you," she added, with a half smile. "How are you?" She wondered if other people even bothered to worry about Kingsley or simply assumed that he would be alright.

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