Private Message to Bellatrix Lestrange

[alt_crouch_jr]

Saw Clark clinging to your sleeve this noon.

He had something to report?

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[alt_bellatrix]

Too true.

The best that can be said of Clark is "adequate," I think. I have no idea what gave him the notion that he could sway me to his cause. Told him I would consider it, though I have little intention of doing as much. Simply thought it might be diverting to see whether it emboldens him or not.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Sporting of you.

Wish our own hunt were as engaging. Just saw Braithwaite. Says he's 14 and 1 on the week. Sector 28.

Followed a lead up there, but thinks it was rubbish. Says he's sold near everything in his handcart, though, from rat poison to cursed cauldrons. And collected a few new informants. If they don't slip his tag.

[alt_bellatrix]

I'll see that Hopkirk has us re-stocked by morning.

I had hoped Sector 28 would yield better results. Seems an ideal sort of hideaway spot, hm? Though perhaps not for someone so fond of ready ears.

Feeling restless, Barty? I did warn you that we were still in the intel stages. Or is it Saturday's little show that's on your mind? Almost sorry I missed it. Suppose it's good to know that Rabastan hasn't turned himself into a pudding yet, so busy teaching small ones how to swish and flick, or lounging on his back counting stars.

[alt_crouch_jr]

S28 may still yield. He can't have scratched more than the surface. Sounds as if he stuck close to Walthamstow.

Saturday, yes. Haven't been able to lose the taste of it yet. A bit taut still.

As for Raz. Could definitely use some regular challenge. Wouldn't have stood a chance against him if Toshenka hadn't still been so limited. Should very much like to see them repeat in a month or so.

Waiting my day, as well.

Ouroboros tomorrow? After Hopkirk and Yaxley's afternoon briefing. Having you to look forward to might keep me from hexing Nashe when he puts his eleventh or twelfth asinine question.

[alt_bellatrix]

Raz has limits of his own to worry about, or so I've gleaned. Not that it's ever an excuse. Fight till you fall apart or don't at all.

Ouroboros - was going to say it myself. Have a venture for afterward if the blood's still warm.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Oh?

[alt_bellatrix]

There's so many places in New London for a poor, helpless woman to run into trouble, don't you agree?

[alt_crouch_jr]

...

Quite.

Which of us did you have in mind for that role?

[alt_bellatrix]

I know, we're both so unsuited to it.

I've got quite good at playing it, but you might enjoy it more than you expect.

But if dropping the guise of masculine authority doesn't appeal, there's always other game to be had.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Hm. A challenge?

You're on.

[alt_bellatrix]

Good.