Orion had turned to face directly the cleavage of what he guessed to a rich pureblood lady - cased on the huge sapphire and gold necklace nestled between.

Feeling embarrased about his loss of composure just made him blush harder.

This is exactly why Luce always calls me a pansy.

He straightened and looked up to the smirking face of a striking Indian witch .Dressed in rich robes of navy blue with filigree work in gold thread , the witch definitely stood out among the muted colder colours of the typical English Pureblood witches.

For that matter, he could see other people slowly take notice of their conversation. Well, she definitely got the eyes on her.

"Well, did I manage to charm the famous Charms Master Black?" teased the lady as she took the seat beside Orion.
"Please do make yourself comfortable" said Orion sardonically.Don't get him wrong , he wasn't upset . He knew who this witch was , or atleast knew more than the average wizard.However, that still wasn't complete information.

"Pray tell how may I help the famous ICW consultant ?" asked Orion.Sue him, he was curious. He has been curious since he had heard that the Department of Mysteries had to request the ICW for a consultant on Dark Blood magic and Demonic Rituals.And along came a slip of an Indian witch with a permanent innocent smile on her face and a kind word for everyone around her. That really isn't what you would expect a Dark Blood magic and Demonic Rituals to be.

"Tch, not even a smile at my joke? The British Stiff Upper Lip is rather unfortunate , I think. You would look better with some cheer on that handsome face"she leaned forward slightly to look him directly in the eye.

Orion barely held onto his composure. This was definitely not the first witch flirting with him but everytime Walburga or her leeches would be around to drive them away.That or his overprotective family would. Not that anyone had tried flirting with him since he got married.

Orion only arched an eyebrow at her.Or what he and Luce called "The Arcturus Black Eyebrow"technique.

The witch laughed softly and nodded slightly - conceding the round . "I couldn't resist the chance to meet the famous Charms Master . You are the only British Wizard alive to have submitted his entire Master level thesis on Offensive Charms . I don't think even the most weirdest mind could have come up with the spells you did. All the while keeping it all perfectly legal" she shook her head slightly.

Orion smirked "I am honoured but also confused if that was a compliment - considering that you just said I have a weird mind."

"It is most definitely a compliment . And I didn't call you weird . You are a genius . I adore the Charms you combined with runes to create a well fortified building . I would love to see the results live someday."

"That's proprietary information I am afraid."

"Nuh uh, I didn't want it, I wanted to see it in action only.So…not proprietary"

"I will see if I can set up something and let you know Miss…?"asked Orion, suddenly remembering he didn't even know her name.

"Lady. Lady Sagarika Mukherjee." she smirked suddenly "but you can call me Rika."

"Aren't you a bit too forward?" Orion couldn't resist anymore.
She laughed out loud. "No risk no gain my dear Master Black. And I am all about gains" She smirked and curtsied slightly. Enough to acknowledge Orion as an equal and left without a backward glance.
Orion stared at the swaying hips before remembering where he was , flushing again and wondering what just happened.

Elsewhere

Someone thought - Bait.