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Tweak says, "yes yes i will yes"

abidingpercy (abidingpercy) wrote in finnigans_rpg,
@ 2014-09-27 14:48:00

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journal: melinda, journal: oliver, journal: orla, journal: percy

I have been reading a biography of Muggle Prime-Minister Winston Churchill and saw that he said the following:

"A politician needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen."

Never have truer words been spoken.

[Private to Oliver]

I hope that a night's rest has done you good, Oliver. I believe I may have a plan of attack, but it would require cooperation from both yourself and Melinda.

In my opinion, the best approach for you would be one that makes light of the situation. Casual jokes about "bewitching my cupcakes" accompanied by a knowing/playful wink, and in essence turning it into a great big joke. (This is, of course, an approach that would be impossible for someone like me, as the media/public would never believe me capable of cracking a joke or being anything other than serious with a, what do they say, stick up my arse?) The next step would then be to make an appearance in public with Melinda, give an opportunity for people to see you two together and genuine. The last step could be done with the assistance of Alicia, if she is amenable - you and Melinda using your current super-celebrity status for a fundraiser for the Fawley foundation, complete with desserts provided by Melinda's bakery.

The largest possible downside to this that I can see is that the media may in turn posit that this has all been a large publicity stunt to get increase awareness for Sweet Nothings, but knowing this, we can turn this in your favours because if it is 'just a stunt', then the media may possibly pay less attention in the future.

This will all, of course, hinge upon your ability to stick to the game plan, stay calm, and please Oliver, do not hit anyone off the pitch. If you don't care for my ideas, you're more than welcome to seek advice elsewhere - I hear Pansy Parkinson has made herself quite a reputation for her work in public relations and may even be willing to take you on as a client. Otherwise, I would be happy to sit with you both (you and Melinda, of course) to discuss this more thoroughly and prepare you both for the incoming media onslaught.

Welcome to dating monogamously as a professional quidditch player - the closest thing to politics you'll ever get without working in the Ministry.

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_melinda_
2014-09-27 11:29 pm UTC (link)

I will be certain to look him up.

[Private to Percy]

I am honoured to hear that I am your daughter's favourite baker. Please be sure to let her know that she is one of my favourite customers and that I am always looking forward to seeing her there.

You are a friend of Oliver's, and though I have yet to make your acquaintance as such I truly appreciate your support and advisement of him.

I would be amenable for that. Though it would be my pleasure to meet any of Oliver's friends, I do not believe it is my place to make that happen without his involvement. Had matters been different, I would have suggested a dinner such as the one you mentioned this Sunday evening.

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Melinda

abidingpercy
2014-09-27 11:34 pm UTC (link)

I will let her know.

Thank you, though I believe my personal methods of support tend to grate on Oliver's nerves on occasion. I've never been a cheerleader, and am far too pragmatic for my own good - but he's a good man, and I wouldn't waste my time with anything or anyone less.

Which is exactly why I hinted that Oliver should suggest it. With him, it's sometimes a good idea to let him pretend that it was his idea, he's far more amenable that way.

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Percy

_melinda_
2014-09-28 08:16 am UTC (link)

Your personal methods may grate on his nerves, however, seeing as how the two of you are still friends, it may not be as much as he has lead you to believe.

Really? Granted I have only known him for a couple of months, but I have found that simply asking him would make him agree. That, perhaps, is something I should not admit to, as it plays into the whole Potion debacle a little too well.

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	Melinda abidingpercy 2014-09-28 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	Ah, but there are times when I wonder why I keep him around as well, so all is well in the end. But then you have methods of persuasion that I do not have at my disposal, and I am not referring to the subject of that horrendous article either. Either way, he shall ask, you shall say yes, and dinner shall be arranged. It is always quite nice when a plan comes together. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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