Open Office

[wwistful]

WHO: Murdoc Ampora and ANYONE
TONE: WELCOMING, it can vary!!
RATING: PG-13
WHEN: May 7th
WHERE: Murdoc's Office
WHAT: With exams coming up, Murdoc is spending more time in his office. Both because he's grading papers and because as Head of Slytherin it's his solemn duty to guide his students through hard times yadda yadda. He's there to answer questions.
STATUS: Ongoing

Exams have been coming up a long time, but Murdoc isn't surprised to see the majority students in a flurry of anxiety and fear. Despite his eagerness to watch students who failed to prepare crash and burn, he decides it would be best to extend his office hours on the off chance that students of any house need a little extra tutoring. Of course, priority falls to students in Slytherin, he's here to assist them with their big life choices and to discuss potential careers. He may or may not be a little eager to send everyone off to the Ministry, but he's interested in hearing what students believe they're capable of.

Today in particular he's come prepared. He has a large mug of very strong coffee by his side as he idly skims through some practise exam papers. His door is open, so anyone walking by will see him looking less than impressed and just a little bit bored. If you have a question, student or professor alike, now is probably the best time to get his attention.

Comments

[wwistful]

Murdoc notices him enter, but he doesn't look up at him until he's addressed. Sort of. The comment earns him an unattractive snort and he glances up from his papers to quirk an eyebrow at his fellow staff member.

"Positively overwhelmin'." He rolls his eyes, taking a sip of his coffee. "I'm certain it will remain this peaceful until no less than a day before exams begin." His lack of faith in his students is disturbing, but at times, justified.

[inkedbunny]

Bunny grins from the dryness of his statement, then idly scratches at his cheek.

"Y'reckon? I've had a few of 'em commin' in askin' me questions."

He gives Murdoc an appraising look before continuing.

"But then, guess I'm more approachable t'the lil' tackas."

[wwistful]

"I suppose Slytherins are more independent, then." He answers in a cold tone, not appreciating the good hearted Australian teasing and ego stroking.

"Of course, you're terribly approachable when you meander into your coworkers offices and offhandedly insult them." He snorts to himself, giving Bunny a flat look. "Are you here for any other reason?"

[inkedbunny]

"Yeah, 'supose that could be part of it."

He raises an eyebrow at him curiously.

"Who insulting? Never said it was a bad thing, mate. Oh I'm still approachable, jus' putta sign on m'door sayin' I'll be back later."

Bunny gives himself a little grin at his preparedness of the situation.

"Oh, yeah. Well, I did have a reason. You wouldn't happen t'have any spare anti-cheatin' quills, would'ya? Looks like most'a mine've gone walk about."

[wwistful]

"You can't force students to come for help in their spare time, in any case. I wouldn't want to deal with their tempers if I tried it."

He sighs, rolling his eyes as Bunny back pedals and tapping his finger on the table impatiently as he continues on. "It was heavily implied." He corrects, looking away from him to study the paper in front of him.

When he makes the request, his head lifts again so he can raise an eyebrow. "Shouldn't you have your own?"

[inkedbunny]

"Well, I never have any trouble seein' students showin' up at m'office for help."

Bunny shrugs casually, tempted to say maybe his class is just more more fun he gets more students coming to him to get more out of class. But not when he's asking for a favour.

"Like I said, I'd love'ta. But they seem t'have gone walk about."