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Tweak says, ""I'm Brian and so's my wife!""

allandsundry (allandsundry) wrote,
@ 2009-06-23 18:14:00

Current mood:	accomplished
Entry tags:	bill, tariq

International floo call from Tariq Sallah to Bill Weasley (in Peru)
*static as the floo call connects*

Hallo? Is Bill Weasley there?

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	allandsundry 2009-06-23 07:21 pm UTC (link)
	a fussy infant sound Oh! Sorry, everyone's at lunch. Just let me put this one down, and I'll go get him. What name do I give him? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	allandsundry 2009-06-23 07:23 pm UTC (link)
	Ah, hallo little one, do not mind this loud person interrupting your lunch. That is very kind of you. Let him know that 'Sallah' is calling, if you please. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	allandsundry 2009-06-23 07:25 pm UTC (link)
	a laugh and an infant's giggle She was done, just being fussy. Back in a moment. departing footsteps (Reply to this) (Parent)

	upuaut 2009-06-23 07:31 pm UTC (link)
	Sallah! !السلام عليكم Why are you calling? It's dreadfully inconvenient this Peru thing, yeah? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	allandsundry 2009-06-23 07:33 pm UTC (link)
	و عليكم السلام I have good news, of course! And why are you here and not with your bride to be, my friend? I expected you to be attached at the hip! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

upuaut
2009-06-23 07:39 pm UTC (link)

*a groan* Don't remind me, her Aunt showed up whilst we were having breakfast and kicked me out. Said it wasn't "proper" for me to stay there before the wedding. Like it makes any difference! At least she couldn't kick me out until after lunch, but a dance lesson doesn't make up for getting to spend a full day alone together, yeah?

But good news? What's this about good news? You are bringing the whole family to the wedding, yeah? And Umm Sallah's coming, too?

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	allandsundry 2009-06-23 07:42 pm UTC (link)
	Dance lesson? a chortle Of course my mother is coming with us. We couldn't bring all the children without her as Hind was careful to make clear. You are sure the house has room? Seeing as you will be staying there now and all that. And I have excellent news and you should be ever grateful to your best of best men. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

upuaut
2009-06-23 07:48 pm UTC (link)

Excellent news? And where's the sympathy, oh best of best men? And yeah, a dance lesson. Luna wants a bit of polish before we have to dance in front of everyone. Not that she's not graceful enough as it is, but I'm not about to argue over having my arm around her for half an hour.

Of course there's room. Luna arranged everything, I'd just rather sleep on a sofa at the guest house than stay at the flat in London. It's just me, yeah? I couldn't put you out if I tried, there's too many of you!

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	allandsundry 2009-06-23 08:00 pm UTC (link)
	The best, with regards to your honeymoon. And my sympathy awaits more dire need than a scant week's separation. You do remember what I went through in the months before my wedding, don't you? Considering your role in all of that? And the too many of us is the concern! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

upuaut
2009-06-23 08:10 pm UTC (link)

... Yeah, all right. No sympathy. Wanker. And it'll be fine. There's a room for the girls and Umm Sallah and one for the boys, and another for you and Hind, yeah? It's fine.

Merlin, the honeymoon. Only benefit of getting kicked out is no more searching questions about the honeymoon. Not that I like the trade off! I just hope Luna's not too disappointed in the tent. And with the charms, we can put it right on the beach.

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	allandsundry 2009-06-23 08:19 pm UTC (link)
	Good then, it's very thoughtful of you both to put everyone up. And did I not say I had the best of news? There is a house ready for you for the duration of your holiday. It's a lovely private house in King Mariout with a fenced in property, a heated pool and a full kitchen. I have seen it myself and it is rather large, but you will have the Elf, yes? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	upuaut 2009-06-23 08:29 pm UTC (link)
	It was Luna's idea. A good one, too. I'd have let everyone find their own lodgings like always. What's wrong with sleeping on floors and all that, yeah? ... A private house in King Mariout? A large private house? For next week? Where did you find it and how much does this place cost? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	allandsundry 2009-06-23 08:31 pm UTC (link)
	Floors have their own appeal. Wives do not see it. Ahhhh, that is what you would say is the most brilliant part of this. It costs nothing at all. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	upuaut 2009-06-23 08:36 pm UTC (link)
	... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

allandsundry
2009-06-23 08:43 pm UTC (link)

*a loud laugh*

Pick up your jaw, I'm not joking. It is a Gringott's property. Acquired in the last three months with a block of other properties, none of the higher ups know what to do with it. The Goblins have no use for it, but neither do they wish to let it, and yet you know how they are about letting go of anything. They're unwilling to sell until they thoroughly examine the situation.

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	upuaut 2009-06-23 08:51 pm UTC (link)
	A house, for nothing, in King Mariout? What's the catch? You can't tell me everyone who's anyone hasn't been cadging for time in that house since it was acquired, and I wasn't anyone even when I still worked for Gringott's. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

allandsundry
2009-06-23 08:54 pm UTC (link)

A house, for nothing, in King Mariout.

Why would there be a catch? You're a friend to the Goblins, they appreciate your efforts in the late war, and if they should have the hope that you would entertain the thought of returning to their employ some time in the future, well, that is all very reasonable is it not? Since there is no expectation, after all. Merely a hope.

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	upuaut 2009-06-23 09:02 pm UTC (link)
	... Did you tell them I wanted to come back? Tariq! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	allandsundry 2009-06-23 09:04 pm UTC (link)
	Why would I do that? And anyways, is it untrue? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	upuaut 2009-06-23 09:05 pm UTC (link)
	I'm not planning any job changes any time soon, yeah? Merlin! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	allandsundry 2009-06-23 09:07 pm UTC (link)
	And so I told Grimplesham! You're getting married after all, stability is key. Of course, Goblins have long memories and recall your work hunt from the autumn.... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	upuaut 2009-06-23 09:13 pm UTC (link)
	Tariq.... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

allandsundry
2009-06-23 09:18 pm UTC (link)

Oh, stop looking like that. I've not misled them and they're not anticipating your imminent return. They merely find it a good business choice. That, and it neatly avoids the appearance of favouritism between a few of the higher ups.

Here, *a rustle as a card is passed through the floo* the Apparation coordinates. The house is empty and furnished and clean, and by clean I mean clean. You can visit it any time and see for yourself.

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	upuaut 2009-06-23 09:27 pm UTC (link)
	Tariq, you really found a house for us. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	allandsundry 2009-06-23 09:31 pm UTC (link)
	a loud laugh I really have. And on Thursday, we shall descend upon you all and I get to meet these brothers of yours who have all sorts of ideas in their heads regarding what is a proper seeing off into marriage. And then on Saturday, well you will be married, my friend. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	upuaut 2009-06-23 09:39 pm UTC (link)
	Yeah. Merlin, Sallah, thank you. And what are you planning with my madcap brothers? Do I have to fear for life and limb or just dignity? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	allandsundry 2009-06-23 09:46 pm UTC (link)
	We are oldest friends, yes? And so the great effort and near miraculous appearance of a rabbit from a top hat is just another thing one friend would do for another. You know this as well as I. After all, you have done the same for me. Ah, dignity! It is always dignity which suffers. I am looking forward to it! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	upuaut 2009-06-23 09:52 pm UTC (link)
	a loud laugh and then in Arabic Oldest of friends, yes, I know this well and remember. And for it, you have my deepest gratitude and affection. in English You're not going to tell me, are you? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	allandsundry 2009-06-23 09:54 pm UTC (link)
	No. After all, what fun would that be? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	upuaut 2009-06-23 10:01 pm UTC (link)
	None at all, so I've been told. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	allandsundry 2009-06-23 10:03 pm UTC (link)
	You're learning! I will leave you to go back to your lunch. Your favourite meal of the day if one doesn't count the other three. You need to keep up your strength for the adventures to come! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	upuaut 2009-06-23 10:04 pm UTC (link)
	Yeah, thanks Sallah, it means the world to me, it really does. I'll see you Thursday. My love to Hind and Umm Sallah, and the children, yeah? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	allandsundry 2009-06-23 10:07 pm UTC (link)
	Of course! And tell your Elf to be that there is a lively House Elf community in King Mariout. Much to-ing and fro-ing between the houses, it's expected! floo connection closed (Reply to this) (Parent)