[Heinrick arrives outside Lydia's office, where he's spent so much of his life.] * Heinrick has spent a disproportionate amount of time outside and inside Lydia's office, yes. He buzzes or knocks or otherwise makes sure Lydia knows he's there. [Lydia calls, "Come in."] * Heinrick heads into the office. "You wished to see me." [She nods. "First, the new Director will be arriving within the week. You should know he's decided to retain Pavla Novakova."] * Heinrick nods slightly. "Has a new guardian been assigned at this time?" [She nods again. "That was the second thing I called you in for. You said you wanted to interview the candidates?"] * Heinrick looks at Lydia for a long, silent moment. A *long* moment. Then replies. "Yes. I'm rather surprised that you took me seriously." [She shrugs. "The candidates are available for you to speak to if you want. The Director will make the final decision, anyway."] Is the Director insisting on following up with this? Or was this at your request? ["They're in the briefing room. You can interview them now, if you like. But whether the Director will listen to your, or even my comments, I can't say. I've never met the man."] * Heinrick lets out a breath. "Well. He did listen as far as retaining Pavla at the very least. That is...unless he has his own agenda." ["Doubtful. More likely it's simply because Pavla already has training. Training another agent would take time."] * Heinrick glances at Lydia for a moment. "Is this an offer presented only to me or might other guardians have input interviewing?" ["They're welcome to meet the candidates if they want."] * Heinrick nods. "In that case, I would like to meet with Ms. Tavares and Ms. Oswald before interviewing the candidates. Is that acceptable?" [Lydia opens her arms. "By all means."] * Heinrick nods slightly and gives a faint bow. "By your leave then..." He goes out to the hall and goes to find a free briefing room. One that isn't being used by guardian candidates. [That'd be the other briefing room] * Roseli has joined #office * Roseli walks into briefing room 2. She doesn't have coffee, because she didn't have time to get any. * Heinrick is waiting in the briefing room for everyone else to arrive. He is pacing somewhat as he waits then spots Rose. "Ah, Ms. Tavares. Thank you for coming. I'm sorry to interrupt..." * Heinrick glances out the door for Karin as well. [Karin arrives at some point, too. "What's going on?"] * Heinrick closes the door after Karin arrives. "Ah. Thank you for coming." He goes to the desk. "I'll get right to the point. Pavla is going to have a new guardian soon." * Roseli nods. [Karin blinks. "So they decided to keep her, then? That's good."] * Heinrick picks something up off the desk and fiddles with it as well. "As well as our new "Director" will be arriving." Good in one sense. * Heinrick turns to look at them. "They've assembled candidates in the other briefing room. Control has asked me to interview them. However...I felt you two would also be good choices in determining what would be an ideal guardian candidate for her. However, I'm not forcing you. We do not even know how well our opinions will be received with the new Director." [Karin nods. "I heard it's someone from Section 1. The new Director."] Because we've had *so* much luck with Section 1 lately... I'll help. [She shrugs. "It makes sense. They've got more anti-terrorist experience than any other agency. It's a good bet the candidates are from Section 1, too. That or the army."] * Heinrick nods slightly and looks at Karin, awaiting her response. * Roseli nods at Karin. "Not much else to draw from, unless you go out of country." [She nods. "Yeah. Well, I'll help as best I can."] * Heinrick smiles slightly at Karin. "Honestly, Ms. Oswald. Do you believe I would have called you here if I did not think you appropriate? Now the only question is as to why Control trusts *my* judgment." [Karin laughs. "Well, I don't see Gertrude anywhere."] That's correct. You *don't* see Gertrude anywhere. * Heinrick heads out without further comment. * Roseli chuckles. "Actually, Heinrick," she says, trying to stall him. * Heinrick turns around for a moment, hand on the door. "Yes?" I'm going to Keiko's room. Jamie's there, and she has something she should ask you. [Karin snickers.] * Roseli glances at Karin briefly, then looks back to Heinrick. "Come with?" * Heinrick raises an eyebrow. "Very well. I don't believe there was *too* strict a time frame. But we should hurry." He turns to Karin. "Would you like to come with us or meet us at the briefing room?" ["I'll meet you there. I've still got a few things to do."] * Heinrick nods. "Very well." He turns back to Roseli. "If you will then." * Heinrick actually opens the door first. Perhaps for her. Such a gentleman. * Roseli heads out to THE ROOM. * Heinrick follows to THE ROOM ( You know where it is! )