Fandom is Harry Potter, character is OC. Be gentle...?

[purjare]

I von't do this if you only plan to be... frivolous.

[The Romanian accent is thick and he doesn't have the greatest handle on his English. But Cristian has a decent enough knowledge to hold a conversation. Not that he's particularly loquacious.]

I've been stagnant for too long. If you're serious, find me vork.

[[OOC: Really really zealous Romanian wizard cop for the win??? His canon point is between books five and six.]]

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[whatsupcroc]

Don't these people fill our lives with frivolous for breakfast?

[purjare]

That is not my experience.

[Then again, this is his first introduction to panfandom RP.]

And I have no interest in making it so.

[whatsupcroc]

Oh yeah! I can see you don't.

( Doesn't stop her from a bit of a knowing smile. )

How good are you at spinning the frivolous to the serious?

[purjare]

[He stares blankly at the girl.]

Spinning?

[Cristian figures that she doesn't mean the literal 'twirling' version of the word but he's not picking up on the slang.]

[whatsupcroc]

You know, taking something and making it different from what it's been given to you as. Like taking a bad story and turning it into a story with a decent message and something to laugh about in it instead of mope!

[purjare]

Ah.

I'd say I have a talent for it.

[There's a dry quality to that statement. Most of the time, even the times when he's not trying to be serious, everyone around him can only regard him as such.]

[whatsupcroc]

Then you'll be fine! I mean sure, there might be indignities or things you really don't like, but if you find the way to make them all bearable then you're way ahead of any game being played. It's a sure thing!

( She looks off to one side, tapping her fingers on her chin. )

... Most of the time.

[purjare]

Most of the time.

[He repeats her expectantly. There's more to be said here.]

[whatsupcroc]

Have you ever had someone push you to places you don't really expect to be again, if ever at all?

[purjare]

Yes.

[Cristian is normally the one doing the pushing (only to those who deserve to be pushed), but there were the rare times he'd been on the other end.]

What have they done to you?

[whatsupcroc]

Kept me alive!

( She winks. )

There's more to be happy about and a little sad over in that alone. I prefer to be happy!

[purjare]

[It's obvious from the confused look on Cristian's face that optimism isn't something he encounters much in other people. It's not part of his line of work.]

If it works for you.

[whatsupcroc]

( She really does need to keep herself from smiling in something born out of amusement at his confusion -- but she's not so good at restraining those impulses. Collette liked being entertained by the world and the people in it. When she could be part of that, all the better. )

What about for you? 'Cause you'll probably have a few more of those tossed into places you weren't expecting ever or to ever get back to yourself moments once you're out of this place and into the next one.

[purjare]

[She can smile if she likes. Cristian takes no offense to it. He knows that sometimes his reactions can unintentionally be amusing. Truth be told, it's not a bad thing when someone can laugh in his presence.]

It's difficult to surprise me. More difficult to... [He pauses for a second, trying to think of a way to say this in English.] Push me off balance. All I need is my work.

[whatsupcroc]

What work is that?

[theshabbiestofmen]

That might be more difficult than you're expecting. New worlds can be difficult.

[purjare]

I don't think any world will lack vork for me.

[Evil and corrupt individuals can be found anywhere, after all.]

[theshabbiestofmen]

Well, no, but-- different places have different laws and so on. Still, I applaud the effort.

[purjare]

[His eyebrows raise by a fraction when the boy mentions 'laws.'

For someone very devoted to the idea of justice, Cristian's never been good at following rules that hinder his pursuit. That's most laws. When he does respond, it's a very simple statement.]

What else can I do?

[theshabbiestofmen]

Learn about other worlds. That's what I do.

[leashed]

I believe many of the inclinations of our 'muns' are frivolous, unfortunately.

[purjare]

This is your experience?

[He's not sarcastic about it. Quite the contrary, Cristian is interested in learning more.]

[leashed]

Not entirely. Mine is very... fond of me.

[Which strikes him as odd.]

But the others, as far as she's concerned, tend to come and go.

[purjare]

So fondness helps us.

Mine used to be, a long time ago. But I haven't seen the light of day in some years.

[leashed]

[He nods once.]

Please do not damage your eyes. It is best to don some form of protective wear.

[purjare]

I may be older and out of practice, but I don't damage so easy.

[leashed]

You should train harder to get back into practice, in that case.

[purjare]

I think that is the point of this exercise.

[leashed]

Mm.

[He tilts his head.]

May I ask your name?

[implying]

Why, there's plenty of work to be had where you're pointed! You look as if you would be an excellent napkin roller.

[purjare]

[He just stares. Blankly. Then, equally blank in tone:]

It's not my specialty. I'm all thumbs.

[otterific]

Are you from Romania?

[purjare]

I am.

[Again he demonstrates his brevity with language. Although he's not being short. It's open enough that she can continue to ask him about it if she wants.]

[otterific]

I've been attempting to learn Bulgarian and Romanian. [Because she wants to fix the world.] My name is Hermione Granger.

[purjare]

[His brow narrows in realization. While he is Romanian and works for the Romanian ministry, he keeps up with the English news. After all, the island is where Death Eaters seem to congregate. He's seen her name in the papers. She's a friend of Harry Potter's.

He doesn't make a comment on it. She and her friends must go through enough.]

If you know any other Romantic language, it isn't too difficult to learn.

[He himself has an easier time with Italian or Spanish as opposed to English or German.]