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[ecphrasis]

WHO: Molly Hooper & you.
WHERE: Rossum Labs, the clinic, some cafe, and probably on her way home from work at ass o'clock in the morning. Choose something!
WHEN: 20 September, all day and into the wee hours of the morning.
WARNINGS: N/A.
SUMMARY: Derping around like the derp she is.
FORMAT: Quick, for I am lazy and in class. But feel free to change!

[Since Boyd had left, things at work had been crazy. People were rushing around, trying to figure out what to do. Things at the clinic had been better, though. Since there hadn't been any major catastrophes in the City for at least a week, it had mostly been regular clinic duty when she stopped in. And even as customary as it was, she preferred it that way--Molly was a creature of habit, and didn't take well to interruptions of routine.

Places like the cafe close to the clinic that she almost always ate at were a comfort. The streetlight-lit and relatively safe way she took back to the flat at night were equally as comforting. Sherlock and John leaving had been a blow, but she needed to keep her chin up. People came back, and left just as often. So as long as she stayed positive, everything would be alright. Probably.]

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[ecphrasis]

[Brownie points basically explains Molly's entire life. But her cheeks are a little flushed from how excited she is about this.] Sometimes, but I don't let it get to me. After all, I'm just helping give closure, you know?

[She nods.] I know what you mean. I couldn't imagine doing anything else.

[centralsgreatest]

You can't help what you love, even if it makes things harder.

[ecphrasis]

[She nods. Loving her job was something few people understood.] Smiling helps, too. But maybe it only helps me. It might scare other people. [She laughs a bit, nervous. Wow her sense of humor is awful.]

[centralsgreatest]

[ He laughs. He can see how that might be scary, if she's working as coroner. ]

A smile is always a good thing, but maybe not when you're giving someone bad news.

[ecphrasis]

[Yeah she's been told that a time or two.]

Oh, no, of course not. I hardly ever do that, though. Someone else usually does. But I'd be properly comforting if I ever did, for sure.

[centralsgreatest]

Then I don't think you have anything to worry about.

[ It's easier to check than to watch her crash and burn. ]

[ecphrasis]

[She laughs again, and then her mouth drops to an "o" and her brows raise. She flounders for a moment.]

O-oh! I haven't even introduced myself. I'm Molly. Molly Hooper. [She awkwardly sticks out a hand for a shake.]

[centralsgreatest]

Wally West. [ He shakes her hand, a totally unapologetic smile on his face. ]

I guess we got a little carried away.

[ecphrasis]

[The ease with which he's going about this makes her feel so, so much better.]

It's nice to meet you, Wally. And yeah--I do that a lot.

[centralsgreatest]

Eh, it happens. At least you're excited about your work. [ That's a good thing! ]

[ecphrasis]

[She laughs.]

I guess so. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't love my job.

[centralsgreatest]

Find a new one, I hope.

[ecphrasis]

O-oh. I guess that's sort of obvious, huh?

[her cheeks are a little pink]

[centralsgreatest]

It isn't always. But I hope someone would be there to tell you if you needed to hear it.

[ecphrasis]

[That calms her down. She manages a smile.]

Y-yeah, me too.

[Internal foreveralone.jpg]

[centralsgreatest]

Hey, if you don't mind me asking, what lab are you working at? Since I'm gonna be applying and all, I figure it wouldn't hurt knowing someone.

[ecphrasis]

[She is more than happy to help.]

I work at Rossum Labs! Our--our founder was recently ported out, but I know we're always looking for fresh blood. [Haha autopsy joke.] When you apply, give them my name! I'll put in a good word for you.

[centralsgreatest]

Fresh blood, that's good. [ He chuckles. ] I'll make sure I do.

[ecphrasis]

[Oh no he appreciates her humor. Molly laughs again.] Thanks! And good. It's a really great place to work.

[centralsgreatest]

I bet it is! But I'd better get started on that certification. It's been great talking to you, Molly. I hope we see each other again. [ Hopefully in the office! ]

[ecphrasis]

[She nods her agreement. Yay for more science bros!]

Likewise, Wally!