the DEPARTMENT (deptmods) wrote in thedept, @ 2013-03-23 21:41:00 |
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Episode 03
[ EPISODE THREE COLD OPEN: "HEY! HEY, YOU! IN THAT CAT SHIRT!" The camera follows Aurelie trying not to freak out as she tries to get to the stairwell to avoid protesters, only to find them just as crowded. Pan to a badly drawn weeping dragon sign and an uncomfortable close up of Aurelie's face. "Oh, come on!" ] [ OPENING CREDITS: the DEPARTMENT, Magical Creatures edition. Tiny graphic of a cute dragon breathing flames~ ] All play and no work make for hungry employees, so it’s food o’clock, but only for some people. To wit: Elinora bringing Evelyn baked goods, Evelyn reciprocating with coffee, and Elinora’s confessional voices over, “I am a lady who prefers the carnal company of men”. Yeah you are, girl. Hit it. While Evelyn seems to be Nora's current favourite, she is still keeping her options open. She's seen being really amicable with Hamish. Oh my. Let’s talk about sex: Fiona and Jim get some quality time, which is voice-overed briefly: “My penis... penetrated the Ministry. What’s your favourite sex position?”. A cut: Albus doesn’t want to know, he’s covering his eyes. Better watch out for Jim, Helena. He might be charming now... Blair has no shortage of admirers, but this one may just be a little too into glitter. Maybe her dramatic hair change has something to do with this new man in her life? Connor is finding that moving on is harder than it looks. And after this introspective confessional by Isobel, it seems that his inability to do so is taking its toll on his friends and family. (CUE WILD SPECULATION ABOUT SIBLING FIGHT.) Good thing Isobel has AJ to cheer her up. In contrast, Benny and Candy like to stick to who/what they know, and at least they are amicable exes, unlike Calypso’s former marriage. They really should’ve taken it outside on Thursday, so people going to networking drinks really have something to talk about. And look, networking seems to be working: Luca and Lucy get acquainted. Sort of: "Did you have friends growing up?" However, Eddie does not seem as keen. Jumping ship so soon? Zurich’s looking forward to his birthday, and why wouldn’t he be? With swag like this? Plus a very special delivery cat. On the other side of the high/low key spectrum, Lance wants to invite everyone to his birthday. Let’s hope his apartment is big enough. Confessional supercuts: Sergio: “If anyone highlights this you will find nothing risque, unlike Sergio’s actual confessional.” Bark: SHE’S SO FLUFFY. Alex: “I work hard, I play hard, I try to enjoy the times in between.” Gavin: “He was such a good kisser.” Rebekah: Cue the grossed-out face. Laeli: “Are these all about sex? Is this really all that people care about?” Azhar: :) Pascal: :| Jamila: Makes sparks fly at the camera. Daphne: Sorts through mail and then magically flies them out of the confessional booth. "Tada!" Iona: “Some people call us nerds.” [ COMMERCIAL BREAK ] Meanwhile, things are getting really heated with the dragon rights case. Shots of protesters in the Atrium before cutting to Lystrom close to throwing another temper tantrum while Silas tries to be calming. Unfortunately, life won't cut Lystrom a break. Hope you enjoy that fruit salad, Lystrom and Nora. Slow motion shots of the two being hit by fruit, complete with rewind. (And does this mean Lystrom is option no. 3?) The protesters are certainly not making a great impression on Jamila and Sergio. Meanwhile, Taryn and Jamila have a bit more perspective about the issue and carry on with work. Morgan wants them to take it to someone who can make a difference and leave her alone. BUT WHAT'S THIS HERE, Teddy helping a protester and then being slapped on the wrist. Not everyone has divided loyalties: Joe layeth the smackdown on a particularly problematic arrest. Badass. Speaking of badasses, he takes some time to chat to Simon about the EPOU's arrangements regarding the protesters. Cut to Eddie and Vivean doing rounds. When a fat wizard comes to announce the verdicts shit goes cray: shots of Eddie getting punched in the face and Viv getting hexed in the back. Abrupt cut to Simon looking like he's had quite the day. Later, a yeti is filmed strolling around the Ministry, occasionally scratching himself. Cut back to Simon, who raises his eyebrows at the camera, in a half attempt at a smile before getting up to leave. Next scene is WOOKIE NOISES. The confessional is played in full, ending with "I AM A MAAAAAAAN!" [ END CREDITS ROLL OVER: a series of confessional sign-offs- “bye bye!” “Lily out!” “later, gators!” “cheers!” “later, gators!” “have fun, everybody. Rock on!” ] [ OOC KNOWLEDGE ONLY: SCENES CUT FROM THIS EPISODE ] Lystrom rummaging around, looking for his ID. Ed 1: If only he flipped a table. Ed 2: Or broke down and cried. Ed 1: Or sat on his knees, yelling at the sky. Vivean sleeps on the job. Ed 1: Are you #$^%ing kidding me??? Ed 2: THIS GUY AGAIN??? Morgan eating salad alone. Ed 1: Remember when they said she was going off the rails? Ed 2: I miss those days. Lance makes Ed 1: What’s happened to the Shacklebolt kids? Ed 2: I’m going to petition for the cat to have its own show. |