Business && Pleasure (Mina)

[kobby glenn hunter]

The thing about Kobby was that he had different ways of finding things out then to beat around the bush, so what better way then to go straight to the source?

As he entered the Daily Prophet Kobby saw a women sitting. She was a good looking women, and Kobby was a good looking man. That's how it usually worked, so as he spotted her, turned his gate to head toward the women.

he didn't know if she worked here or not, but it was always worth a shot and if he got to talk to a beautiful women, it suited him all the better. Business and pleasure is the only way to work with Kobby.

"So what Exactly is a women such as yourself doing at the daily prophet" He asked while pushing a hand through his hair

[mina belle riordan]

Mina had turned on the radio on her desk, and was busy scribbling up a mock up article when someone addressed her. Being such a minor reporter, Mina's desk was the closest to the main entrance, and she was often mistaken for a secretary of some sort. She barely glanced up as the man approached her desk, and she only rolled her eyes at what she assumed was his attempt to hit on her.

"I work here." She said mildly, her quill racing across the paper. She was trying to break a huge story, something other than the minor ones her editor sent her out in search of. Who cared that the wand shop in Dublin was shutting down when there were Death Eaters planning to kill everyone? Mina didn't, and it wasn't going to be wands that got her the editing job when the senior editor finally kicked the bucket.

"Is there something you need help with?" She asked crisply, finally looking up. Her eyes were a bright hazel, more brown than green, and she seemed to still be thinking about whatever it was she was writing down, judging by her slightly unfocused expression.

[kobby glenn hunter]

"Well, then yes I would be extremely happy if you could help with a few things" he watched her as she scribbled across her peice of paper, and grinned at her. She seemed exteremely into whatever it was she was working on and Kobby could like that in a women. Someone who is passionate about their work.

"I hope that I am not bothering you in any way but I had a few questions about some events going on and I thought that the perfect way to get those answers would be through this place" Kobby lifted his arms to gesture to the structure they were currently in before letting his arms down and looking at her again.

"And you seem more than capable to help me, that is if you can take yourself from your work for a moment or two?"

[mina belle riordan]

Mina sighed and dropped her quill on the desk, flipping over the paper so it couldn't be read. He was cute, she would give him that, but she wasn't in the mood to be distracted, and time was of the essence in the printing industry. "All right." She said, sounding resigned. She didn't technically have to tell him anything, that was for sure, but she couldn't be rude to a potentially paying customer, either- newspaper sales were down, and every galleon counted for something.

"What did you want to know?" She asked, leaning back in her chair and looking up at him. She crossed her legs, resting her hands primly in her lap. Had he met her anywhere other than her job, she would have been charming, flirtatious, spontaneous- but Mina was an entirely different person when she was focused on what she was doing. Not even cute guys could distract her from that.

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[kobby glenn hunter]

Kobby gave her a flirtatious grinn as she agreed to help him and before taking a seat, Kobby removed his leather Jacket. Laying it on the back of the chair, He adjusted his form fitting button down shirt before sitting down and rolling up his sleeves.

"I've heard some rumors about death eaters, and my father has business that could be greatly effected by this and I would love to know what was going on exactly" He looked at her with his dark eyes, and eyed her face. She had lovely hair, and he couldn't help but think about his fingers in it.

"After all" He said with a small grinn. "I will inheriting the business in good time, so I'm concerned that noting goes wrong" Of course, Kobby didn't have a father but he was good at making a mask to get information. He was believable, having years of practice with things like this.

[mina belle riordan]

"I can't help you." Mina said politely, tilting her head. "I don't have the information you want, and even if I did, I can't give it to you." Now that Voldemort was in power, his supporters were cracking down on every large business that could be used to start an uprising. Unfortunately, the Daily Prophet was one such business, and they were feeling the restrictions quite keenly.

"Besides, who do you think you are?" She asked, narrowing her eyes slightly as she frowned. Talking about the death eaters was dangerous, you never knew who was listening. "Are you trying to get both of us picked up for conspiracy?" She pouted slightly, her gaze more put out than scared. She glanced around, making sure no one was listening, before leaning over the desk slightly. "Look, I don't know what you think you're going to achieve, but you might want to rethink before you get yourself killed... it'd be a shame. You seem nice enough."

[kobby glenn hunter]

Kobby watched her as she scolded him for mentioning the death eaters. It was funny to him, to see people so afraid by the mere mention of them. Kobby wasn't worried, after all, he was in with the Dark Lord and the Death Eaters. Had been for awhile now and as she leaned across the desk, a small grin took over his lips as he watched her.

"Usually, the way to adress attention to yourself is by the way a person reacts to certain subject matter" Why was Kobby really here?? To find out how much was really known by the Daily Prophet and to report back to the HQ. Easy enough, all he had to do was work his magic for awhile.

"I'm sorry, why don't we start over. My name is Kobby Glenn Hunter" He extended his hand for her to take, hoping to calm her down before someone did notice she was a little worked up.

[mina belle riordan]

Mina raised a brow, but leaned back, shaking his hand. "Mina Riordan." She said calmly, as if the previous conversation hadn't happened. She ignored his jab at her reaction to his question, but the truth was- she didn't know him, why should she trust him? She tilted her head, looking thoughtful for a moment. "Aren't you a Hogwarts professor?"

Oh yes, she remembered him now. She hadn't had him while she was in school, but she did know who he was. She had wrote an article on him when he had been hired, though she hadn't actually interviewed him. It had been a small blurb about the new faculty now that the Order was essentially being run by the Devil, but of course worded a lot more eloquently. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you for myself."

[kobby glenn hunter]

Kobby shook her hand lightly, and before letting go of her hand he held on it for a a fraction of second longer then needed.

"Yes, I teach Transfiguration and hold the Head Of Ravenclaw position" He watched her, and nodded when she said it was a pleasure to meet him.

"I have to say, I'm not disapointed in meeting you either Mina" He paused for a moment, "May I call you by your first name, or would you prefer something more business-like?"

Kobby hoped that she would just talk to him here, where she felt more comfortable but if she didn't want to, he would insist on dinner or coffee for the two to speak more privately.

[mina belle riordan]

"I know you do." Mina said, giving him the first genuine smile. "I do my research." She said, semi jokingly. "Just indirectly."

"You may call me Mina." She said after a moment's contemplation. "But only if I can call you Kobby." She rested her hand on her chin, watching him with her undivided attention. He wasn't the story that would make her big, but he was certainly nice to look at, and everyone had to have a break now and then.

"Besides the answer to your question, what else can I do for you?"

[kobby glenn hunter]

"I would delighted if you called me Kobby, this is my name after all" He gave her a nice smile, and leaned back a little back in his chair bring his hands together over him with his elbows on the rests on either side of him.

"If you cannot answer my question, would you consider letting me treat you to a meal?" He asked with a light tone, but at the same time sincere. He didn't want to make her uncomfortable but it was important that she say yes. He had a job to do, and didn't feel like going through the trouble of trying someone else. Besides, Mina was a good looking women and he wouldn't object to something romantic with her.

[mina belle riordan]

Mina laughed, a real laugh that somehow didn't match her professional tone or her slightly practiced smirk. She had been old enough during the second war to learn the benefits of practicing mirroring, and she could imitate the best devoted followers around her, all the while keeping her own thoughts to herself.

"The truth finally comes out, doesn't it?" She said, half joking. He wasn't the first person to walk into the Daily Prophet and ask her out, but that didn't mean she wasn't somewhat flattered. "Why would I want to do that?" She asked, but it was clear she was teasing. Mina seemed amused by the whole situation.

[kobby glenn hunter]

Kobby grinned, drumming his fingers against each other. "Why wouldn't you? I mean, here you are, a beautiful, intelligent women. You deserve for a successful man to take you out. Anywhere of your choice, I can assure you it wouldn't be a problem" he watched her for a moment.

"And that way I can leave without feeling the trip was worthless" He raised an eyebrow at her as he played along with her flirting. he was definitely flirting, and she seemed to be enjoying the attention. Kobby was a good looking man, and it normally wasn't hard for him to get a date but this was a date he actually needed. And her company would be nice.

[mina belle riordan]

Well, how often was it that Mina got offers like that? And besides, even if nothing came of this on either side, at least she got a free meal. She was practically sold.

"Sure, why not?" She shrugged, opening her desk drawer and tossing her notepad and quill in it. She would be back later in the afternoon to deal with her notes. They were almost done anyway, so she didn't feel any qualms about taking a break.

She got to her feet, pulling on the cloak that had been draped over the back of her chair. "I'll let you pick where." She said, looking up at him. "I'm not that picky."

[kobby glenn hunter]

When she said yes, Kobby stood up. He always felt it was rude to let a women get up with a man still sitting. He watched her gather her things, patiently as he put his jacket on and when she stood up, Kobby took the cloak from her gently.

"May I?" He asked, hinting for her to turn around so that he could drape it over her shoulders. He saw a diner at the end of the street when walking toward the Daily Prophet. It didn't seem to have a lot of business and that would suite him fine for a conversation with her.