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_callmefinch_ (_callmefinch_) wrote,
@ 2019-01-03 11:29:00

Warded to Friends and Family
I'd just like to take this opportunity, on behalf of Sera and myself, to thank all who attended the party on Boxing Day. It pleased us to no end to see all of you during the holidays and all your well wishes are very appreciated.

A Happy and Prosperous New Year to all of you, and everyone reading this who couldn't attend as well.

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	macm 2019-01-03 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	I just want you both to know I smiled, but I went home and cried myself to sleep over losing you, even if I'm gaining a sister. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_callmefinch_ 2019-01-03 09:46 pm UTC (link)
	Oh love, you haven't entirely lost me! Come here and I'll give you a cuddle, and then Sera will most likely give you a cuddle as well. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

macm
2019-01-03 10:13 pm UTC (link)

That sounds proper comfortable. ~~There's a Metall~~

[Justin]
I need your opinion on something.
Work related.
Because I don't trust anyone else to be honest when it comes to career moves. You're the businessman, I need that impartiality.

There's a... task force ( their word ) opening up in the International Departments. Think glorified Auror, I can't think of another accurate description for it.
It's still in the works, but from what I've gathered, I'll be out of the country a good number of months for training.
Reckon I should go for it?

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_callmefinch_
2019-01-04 02:20 pm UTC (link)

It is proper comfortable.... and what's that about Metallica?

[Ernie]
Of course...I will try my best, honestly.

Well, if you're looking for advancement and you're suffering from malaise in your position right now, it sounds fulfilling in that respect. There's also the risk factor that would be amped up and the absence.

I say, if you're comfortable with the risk and being away then you should go for it. Of course we'll miss you, and seeing as how we haven't even started planning the wedding yet, hopefully you'll be back in time to be my best man (no guilt intended as well).

It is ultimately your decision, but you know we'll all stand for you, whatever you choose.

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	macm 2019-01-04 03:36 pm UTC (link)
	We'll circle back to them at a later time. [Justin] Justin, that was the most politically correct thing you've ever said to me. That said, wild abraxans couldn't keep me away from your wedding. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie and Justin _callmefinch_ 2019-01-04 04:10 pm UTC (link)
	Well, you did ask for an honest, businesslike approach, so that is what you got. I'm glad to hear it. Because I would send a herd of abraxans to fetch you if you did run off on me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie and Justin macm 2019-01-04 04:25 pm UTC (link)
	Next time I'll just ask for the pie chart directly. Serves me right. Oh Helga, please don't do that, you know I hate heights. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie and Justin _callmefinch_ 2019-01-04 04:33 pm UTC (link)
	I'll have the analytics ready for you to read if you ever wish to. Oh, you know it's an idle thread. I could never do you any harm, even if I tried. So when are you going to tell the others? If you do decide to follow through on this career change, that is. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie and Justin macm 2019-01-04 04:42 pm UTC (link)
	No worries, I made one for you. [Pretend it's drawn here, it's just a huge image] I don't know that I want to tell them until after I've decided what to do or been accepted. You know Hannah will say it's too dangerous and Susan will probably just tell me I'm going to get myself killed. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie and Justin _callmefinch_ 2019-01-04 04:45 pm UTC (link)
	Oh darling, that is a lovely pie chart - very worthy of board meetings that center around a cuddle and a pint. You're very right. I believe you might give Hannah a few premature grey hairs and more than a few lectures about staying safe from Susan. But I think you're very right to wait, don't want to jump the gun and all that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie and Justin macm 2019-01-04 04:54 pm UTC (link)
	Those are certainly my favorite kinds of board meetings. We both know Hannah will try, and succeed, in talking me out of it if I even mention it during considerations. Or worse, they'll gang up on me. But you know, now seems as good a time as any to do this. Zach's back, everyone's paired off, and I think seeing a bit of the world might be a good thing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Ernie and Justin

_callmefinch_
2019-01-04 05:01 pm UTC (link)

Mine as well, especially if a nap and food are following closely behind.

You know they would both gang up and succeed. Only because they'd be worried for you. It does seem that way doesn't it. Despite everything, no one could ever replace you, and I speak for all of us here because I know it to be true.

The only reason I'd not try to talk you out of it is because when all is said and done, you're your own man and if this is something you want and need to do, then you should be allowed to do it with all of our support behind you.

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Ernie and Justin

macm
2019-01-04 05:16 pm UTC (link)

You temptress.

There is no doubt in my mind about any of that. Least of all that I'm someone you lot could replace. You would have to find someone that really enjoys the taste of leather and putting their foot in their mouth all the time to make up for the years and years of my well intentioned stupidity.

Thanks, because.. yeah, I think I need to. Sometimes I realize that I don't know who I am without all of you. Which isn't a bad thing in the least, but I don't know how to explain that sense of not knowing myself. You ever feel like you're still sixteen and lost without a sense of purpose? Not to mention magic reversal is fun, but not really fulfilling most days.

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Ernie and Justin

_callmefinch_
2019-01-04 05:23 pm UTC (link)

Of course I am.

There is only one you and I know for a fact that while we'll all be worried for you, and Hannah may be a bit ... off, without you around - don't try to deny it, you two are still the best of friends even with me butting in - but we'll all be very happy to see you succeed.

A lot of people just fall upwards, and others have to find their way. Going out on your own isn't a bad thing at all - so many of our friends did it immediately after the war and they're better for it. If this is something you need, more than just wanting a fulfilling career, then do it, I support you wholeheartedly.

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	Ernie and Justin macm 2019-01-04 05:34 pm UTC (link)
	~~She'll be fine.~~ You'll all be perfectly fine. Fun fact that I don't think I've ever told any of you, my grandmother calls us the Hufflepuff Mafia. It's sort of a 75/25 thing. Speaking of the war, I don't know, sometimes I miss that rush. The adrenaline. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie and Justin _callmefinch_ 2019-01-04 05:38 pm UTC (link)
	... We will be, and so will you. It'll just take a bit of getting used to you being away, that's all. We know you'll be careful. No, I don't think you've ever told me that! That says a lot that your grandfather has a name for our little circle. We should get shirts made now... Do you think you'd get that kind of rush, sense of accomplishment from this new job? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie and Justin macm 2019-01-04 05:43 pm UTC (link)
	Ha, matching shirts when I come back if I apply and get accepted for this job. It'll give us something to look forward to. ~~Just don't have any bairnies while I'm away.~~ Hard to say when things are so speculative. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie and Justin _callmefinch_ 2019-01-04 05:53 pm UTC (link)
	You will! You're one of the very best, Ernie and you're determined, a hard-worker, how could you not be accepted. I'm sure your Grandfather would take full credit and want royalties on the name. ... I saw that, no 'bairnies' just yet. True, but it does sound exciting enough to fill a gap that might not be solved by reversing magic. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie and Justin macm 2019-01-04 06:00 pm UTC (link)
	For the record, you'll be an incredible father some day. And I look forward to your wee bairnies. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie and Justin _callmefinch_ 2019-01-05 04:02 pm UTC (link)
	Sera and I are going to try to wait for some time, enjoy our life together for a bit, but that means a lot, thank you Ernie. (Reply to this) (Parent)

Ernie and Justin

macm
2019-01-04 09:10 pm UTC (link)

Additionally, in case I've never said it.

I hope you know how much I approve of Sera.
Not sure I've ever actually expressed it without some sort of humor attached to it regarding how much losing you to her hurts, but I do.
You're well matched for each other.
Even from the outside, it's very clear that the two of you have something special. The playful touches, the stolen glances. You both give me a fair bit of hope.
I know you'll both take good care of each other, and really that's all I can ever ask of either of you.

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	Ernie and Justin _callmefinch_ 2019-01-05 04:05 pm UTC (link)
	Not that I've always wondered, but I'm glad to hear you approve. We will take care of one another... and you will find the same one day. By hook or crook she'll come along and you won't know what hit you, and I'll be able to return the favour by being there when you tie the knot. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie and Justin macm 2019-01-06 04:08 pm UTC (link)
	I'm not so worried about myself, so you shouldn't be either. Besides, you know my mum and gran won't hesitate to scheme, plot, and manipulate for me if they think something's amiss. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie and Justin _callmefinch_ 2019-01-08 02:54 pm UTC (link)
	If you say so, my friend. I will try to keep my eye open for any nice ladies that happen to cross my path that you may like. I'd hate for your Mum and Grandmother to gang up on you like that when I could definitely be of some sort of help. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	boneslegacy 2019-01-04 02:34 am UTC (link)
	We are so happy for both of you! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_callmefinch_ 2019-01-04 02:08 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you Suze, you're truly lovely. (Reply to this) (Parent)