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[clumsy_auror]

The first week of the year is often a bit of a let-down. In this case, however, the Tonks-Wrangle flat is filled with a sort of nervous excitement.

Could be any day now, really.

Or at least, they hope so.

But whilst they play the waiting game, they'd welcome visitors.

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[flybywash]

The "Shave and a Haircut: Two Bits" knock sounds on their door.

[clumsy_auror]

Tonks, as it happens, has just gotten in herself -- in from a jaunt in Diagon Alley with two friends from the Ministry. She's still a little pink-cheeked from the cold when she opens the door, and beams.

"Wash! Hey! Happy new year, mate. Come in."

[flybywash]

"Hey, Tonks, same to you." He returns the grin and eases himself inside. "Thanks. Did you guys have a good one?"

Some of his attention's drawn to the belly.

Yes, Wash. That's what you have to look forward to in four months.

[clumsy_auror]

"We had a great one, cheers." She gestures to the sofa. "Get you anything?"

[3rdtimelucky.livejournal.com]

Goldilocks tugs the ruffled front of her cardigan (http://pics.livejournal.com/3rdtimelucky/pic/0001ydfy) together and raps three times—quite gently and certainly not over-formally. Then she stands back from the door and casts an idle eye over her fingernails.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

After a moment's wait, the door opens.

Bernard grins.

"Well. Look what the bears dragged in?"

[3rdtimelucky.livejournal.com]

Dryly, "charming. As ever." Her reply is accompanied by a smirk that belies the coolness of her tone. "It would likely be me dragging them though."

More brightly, "belated seasonal greetings."

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

"And the same to you." Bernard steps aside to let her in, closing the door behind her. "To what do we owe this visit?"

[nitro-is-ace.livejournal.com]

Ace does not come by the front door.

Ace is chasing her doberman, who has claimed Ace's right-hand glover as her Very Own, and is making a break for it.

Where the heck Magic is supposing she'll run to is anyone's guess.

So. Puppy floundering through the snow, getting closer and closer to the Tonks-Wrangle back porch, with a pyro hot on her heels, trying to snatch her glove back.

Feel free to laugh.

[clumsy_auror]

Tonks happens to glimpse this little tableau through her bedroom doors, and cracks one open. "Oi! Ace! Need a hand?"

[nitro-is-ace.livejournal.com]

"Tonks, hullo, and yes..." She disappears into a drift that is rather deeper than she thought it was. There is floundering.

"Yes please!" One gloved hand and one bare appear first, as Ace slowly clambers to firmer ground.

Magic is having the time of her puppy life, having successfully eluded mum.

[clumsy_auror]

"Right. Hang on, hang on-- Accio glove!" The glove sails out of Magic's grip, the puppy having been caught unawares, and flies straight into Tonks' waiting hand.

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

Faith's nose is still broken and her shoulder still cut from the demon's fight with Mel when she knocks on the door of her boss' flat, holding her badge and looking extremely upset.

She doesn't want to do this.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

Bernard opens the door... and blinks, then gapes.

"Faith."

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

"Hey, Bernard."

She holds out her badge to him, biting her lower lip. "I'm sorry, but I have to resign. I'm not good at this, and I did something stupid, and I endangered a lot of people, and I need to leave for a while, so I'm quitting, and I'm sorry."

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

Still blinking.

"Um."

He takes the badge, turning it in his fingers for a second.

"Come in. Tell me about it."

[the_lioness]

*Sometime after visiting Mel, Alanna knocks on their door. She's alone this time due to the rather large amount of business that needs to be discussed.

She still hasn't worked out whether or not she wants to ask either or both of them for advice with the Aziraphael situation.*

[clumsy_auror]

The door swings open, and Tonks beams when she sees who it is. "Hey! Good to see you, Alanna. Come on in, please." She opens the door a bit wider, and beckons the knight inside.

[the_lioness]

Hullo, Tonks. *Alanna smiles genuinely and walks in, tugging her sleeves down over her fingers.* I hope you've been well. Did you have a good holiday?

[mnt_mike]

There's a jaunty shave and a haircut knock at the front door.

[clumsy_auror]

Creeeeeaaaak goes the front door. One grey eye peeks through the opening.

"I'm sorry. We don't allow humans in here."

[mnt_mike]

"What about pretend humans?"

He asks with a low conspiratorial whisper.

[leplusbeau]

Knock knock knock!

"'ello! I have thingz! There might be ice cream~! And thingz that taste like alcohol that are noooooot~!"

[clumsy_auror]

She's already laughing when she opens the door. "Well, how could I ever refuse an offer like that?"

[leplusbeau]

"Nevah. Especially when it comez from moi." She gives Tonks a quick triple kiss. "You have not popped yet? Have you taken to beating Bernard with a stick to keep him at bay? And I have--" She flourishes a wine shaped bottle "grape juice that you will convince yourself iz wine. And Rock-ie Road. The store woman said you would love it and it would make your feet small."

She looks down. "I do not think they are that big?"