No pressure prompt, b u t if you'd like, PacSan, Helen and Herm, "Wait, I've heard of you."
OK watching Sanctuary again so I'm in the MOOD for this, finally.
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"I've heard of you." Dr. Gottlieb says, as he shaker her hand. It's stiff, clumsy, and a tad awkward.
"And I of you." Helen returns, smoothly. "Your work on theoretical breach physics is-"
"No, not in any professional sense." Dr. Gottlieb interrupts, lifting his chin. He grimaces, inhales. "You're one of Newt's correspondents."
...His tone leaves no confusion as to how he feels about that little tidbit of information. Still, it's best for her to be diplomatic right now. She plasters a smile on her face and nods.
"And you're his labmat. He speaks of you often."
"Oh, I'm sure he does." The grimace deepens. He smooths his hand down the front of his vest, as if rubbing away her touch. "Just stay on his side of the lab. I'm sure he'll be back to gush about your little groupie club with you any moment."
And then, as he turns away, she sees his cane.