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[hufflepuffpride]

Who: Newt, Tina, Albus and Torchwood employees (Thatch, Koishi, Ches Cat, Rose, Martha, Sarah, Matt, Jack, A3, Gwen, Nikola, Doctor Brown, Trunks, 10 and 11 Doctors)
What: Checking out Torchwood
Where: Torchwood

After hearing a bit about Torchwood from the kelpie and having been there - Newt liked the idea of the restaurant giving creatures like a kelpie an alternate choice to eating others like Newt. Taking Albus and Tina with him, and the briefcase and Bowtruckle sticking out of his shirt coat pocket.

"Excuse me. Who's in charge here?"

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OTA

[light_of_willpower]

Prompt 1: From one of the smaller rooms that held a desk and various crates, and a work bench, there is a distinct scent of ozone. Trunks wasn't the inventor his mother and grandfather was, but he was experienced enough. There are notes and readings up on a laptop nearby, as he's at the work-bench with a project. Soldering iron and goggles on, as well as tweezers and magnifier as needed. Leaning against the desk within arms reach, but not in the way, is a sheathed broadsword-type weapon that looks like it's designed to be worn over the back and drawn over shoulder.

Looks like some kind of casing and circuitry boards he's working on.

Without looking up, he'll shut off the soldering iron if he senses someone watching though. Whether he heard them, or detected them some other way--"One moment..." Before pulling up the goggles and swiveling on the chair to face any visitors.

Prompt 2: In one of the larger rooms with the space for it, coming closer, sounds of movement and a person doing so can be heard. Soft grunts of exertion, a soft 'thwiff' through the air of an object, and foot-falls. Coming further, the door is open in invitation. Trunks is sure he isn't the only one who trains at Torchwood (or elsewhere), and today he's doing so with the broadsword. Running through patterns and imaginary enemies, in more active training than just Image Training would provide.

His reflexes are good and battle-honed, and he should sense anyone watching--but some beings within Torchwood still like to be sneaky. He'll try to not hurt them, but partners are also welcome.

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[4thdimensional]

Doc is always a fan of getting his hands dirty, and knowing what it takes, he's always interested in other mechanics. He's on his way to his next project when he hears the familiar sounds and stops. Curiosity strikes again!

He'll wait patiently until the man has a minute, then wave awkwardly. "Hello. I'm new to the operation, don't believe we've met."

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[light_of_willpower]

Blue hair, and blue eyes, and from his clothing (tank top and battle pants with boots), Trunks certainly doesn't look like a tinkerer or scientist. Which is good because he's 'not', but he has his moments.

"We haven't yet, although I've seen you around. I'm one of the part-timers." Friendly, and with an open smile as Trunks offers his hand for the other to shake.

[4thdimensional]

Doc takes his hand, grateful that this is at least going well so far. "I'm...something of an assistant to The Doctor, left to make sense of some of the things he does. It's an interesting challenge. You're working on something important, I take it?"

[light_of_willpower]

"Which one? Doctor, that is. There are 3 who it could apply to, but only two who seem to fight over the name." It's a firm and friendly shake, matching Trunks' expression and demeanor. "Right now I'm tinkering. Maybe Rose'll find it useful, maybe she won't. I have my Mother's notes though, which means at least the hard part of figuring out and inventing is done."

Definitely some circuit boards, although the computer has moved into a screen-saver mode by now. "I'm Trunks. Not entirely sure what Rose has me on the payroll for, besides being a meat-shield and defender if needed. She seems to collect people, and then figure out uses for them."

[4thdimensional]

"That's what she did to me," Doc laughed, shaking his head. I think I'm meant to be some kind of liason and inventing assistant. I work with the brown spiky haired one. He's.. Interesting."

He angled his head for a better look. "Bit a meat shield is a strange task for this organization."

[light_of_willpower]

"You'd think so, but here in Genessia and its surrounding cities?" Trunks gave a shrug, not bothered by the question. "Besides, I do a lot more than that--even if that's what Rose likes teasing me most about."

A hand reaching up and scratching at his neck, with a faint flush of embarrassment.

"I tinker though, I'm familiar with urban scavenging and survival, I grew up around mechanics and computers enough that programming and engineering is almost a second language. Except I didn't inherit my mother or grandfather's inventing-genius. Which I'm alright with, honestly, as my life turned out very different from theirs."

[4thdimensional]

Doc flashed him an answering smile. "It's far better to be well-rounded, I believe. I may be an inventor, but I'm good for little else."

He grinned and shook his head. "Of course...if there's ever anything that may need a second hand, I'd be glad to assist."

Prompt 1?

[peaceful_shadows]

[To be honest, Nikola had been wandering the building attempting to think on his current project and had just so happened to pop down to a certain eatery for a cup of coffee that was more suitable to his tastes.. that being with a hint of blood within it.

Just a few drops at most. Regardless, his wanderings brought him near to another lab where one of his coworkers just so happens to be tinkering with something and just pauses in the doorway and sips his coffee. He's hardly surprised when he's noticed and just smiles pleasantly at the 'One moment..']

Please, take your time. I do hope I'm not interrupting anything.

Re: Prompt 1?

[light_of_willpower]

[A hint of a smile there.]

If you were, I wouldn't have the door open. I'm also not working on anything that's time-sensitive. How can I help you?

Re: Prompt 1?

[peaceful_shadows]

Fair enough.

[He relaxed against the door frame with a sip of his drink.]

Actually, I've just recently started working here and still have yet to meet everyone.. so, I thought I'd pop in to say hello on the way back to my own work space.

Re: Prompt 1?

[light_of_willpower]

The times we've all been in one place have been very scarce from what I can tell, so I'm not surprised. I met people during the opening of the restaurant and the haunted house.

[He's welcome in to the workspace if he wants, but leaning isn't a problem.]

I started shortly before that, so I'm still meeting everyone too. Name's Trunks.

Re: Prompt 1?

[peaceful_shadows]

Nikola Giovanni. I'm a recent hire and amusingly enough, I'm a wine maker.

[Which was exactly what he was intending to do regardless of all his other skills.]

I suppose my creations will eventually be added to the menu in the restaurant once I develop ones that are more suitable to such varied tastes.

Re: Prompt 1?

[light_of_willpower]

[There's a shrug, and no judgement.]

Near as I can tell, Torchwood tries to have a finger in almost anything and be prepared for it too. I'm part-time, but also part of the liason to Capsule Corps. R&D, or just plain old muscle if needed too. I'm not sure Rose has figured out what she'd like me to do exactly, and I'm alright with that.

I'm glad the restaurant is there for those who need it or want to use it. I know she's tried to get more testers, so I'm not surprised she brought one on as staff.

Re: Prompt 1?

[peaceful_shadows]

From what I've observed of our dear boss, She doesn't quite think things completely through at first and tends to collect people to figure out what to do with them later.

At least, that happens to be my impression of her.

[Which suited him just find truth be told.]

...I merely enjoy their coffee. I doubt I would qualify as the kind of tester she's looking for. I merely make wine after all.

2 -> Bringing in 10

[bigbadrose]

Rose wasn't ogling or drooling per se...

But she was definitely watching with a gleam to her eye that said she was far more focused on the muscles and sword than any sort of... form. Or skill.

She chewed her bottom lip, fidgeted, bit a knuckle and looked around for someone.

"Does Bad Dog know?"

[light_of_willpower]

Rose wasn't subtle, and from his work helping her learn to meditate, Trunks knew her ki signature well. Nor is she interrupting his focus right away, as he's focusing as if there is an enemy in front of him. Invisible strikes and parries, guards and slashing, but it's not pure-swordplay entirely. There are kicks, or palm strikes, and other bits of hand-to-hand mixed in.

Going over old battles and training in his mind, and when Rose speaks, he finishes a strike and holds it, before standing up again. Sword in a guard position, point down towards the floor and Trunks turning to her with a small smile. "I know he's seen me with it, but I don't think he's seen me practice. We haven't crossed paths that much yet, Rose."

[bigbadrose]

"I volunteer him to fight you!!!" That should probably come from him, but Rose's enthusiasm will not be deterred.

She does pause though. "No wait. Not fight. That other word where neither of you actually get bloody or die please." At least she thought this through... Except not really.

[borntolove]

Ten; meanwhile is sniffing out but not literally, Rose and hears them before rudely just walking in.

And doesn't protest the fighting because he doesn't know the context - and when he does simply remark; "Unguard!" Then winks at Rose; "Don't worry, I won't lose a hand."

As someone looks around the room for a sword for himself.

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[faithfulpartner]

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Gwen had a rather large teapot in hand as she tracked down what the smell was. That's when she stumbles upon one of the newcomers so she raps on the nearby door with teapot in tow. "Noisy Nelly alert!" she goes for light as a precaution,"And I'm making tea rounds since I'm not busy, how do you take it if you do drink tea?"

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[light_of_willpower]

She'd been rather obvious even before the raps, but the courtesy was still appreciated. "...as long as it's drinkable?" Goggles up and swiveling on the workstool to face her. "I don't have a preference. Tea sounds wonderful, although I grew up with coffee in the house. I'm not picky though."

A bob of his head in shy-thanks. "Thank you."

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[faithfulpartner]

As Gwen pours tea she has to smile,"You're quite welcome and don't think we've met officially? I'm Gwen and the tea is very drinkable, the UK knows its tea." going for the joke in this case.

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[light_of_willpower]

"I'm a part-timer, so that might be why." Trunks responded, not knowing what the UK was but taking her word for it all the same. After a year of near-starvation rations when they could be gotten? He wasn't picky.

"I'm Trunks. Not entirely sure what my role is here except occasional meat-shield and bodyguard, although I'm capable of more than that." Said with an easy smile, as he didn't mind.

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[faithfulpartner]

"Makes sense, easy to simply miss you given schedules too." Gwen has to smile at that. "Field agent in my case and unofficial keeper of the coffee maker and tea kettle." the last part being mostly a joke to keep the mood light. Her wedding band does catch the light on the chain she's wearing however.

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[light_of_willpower]

"I suppose I count as field agent too, of a sort." A duck of his head in greeting. "Are you one of the strays Rose picked up, or did you know any of the people here from before?"

Before coming to Genessia, that is.