Smile, they're watching...

My name is Doctor Tomlinson, but please. Call me Andy. I'm twenty-seven, and a friendly, yet socially inept human. I'm an avid collector of antiques and a true lover of science. I work as a medical researcher at the hospital, and I have a part time job at the book shop. Most people know me around the neighborhood as that weird guy with the beautiful garden and the bottlecap glasses, and that's just fine with me. But please... refrain from taunting my glasses. I know. I'm nearly blind. Don't rub it in.

[waywardxwolf]

Electric Ladyland (Astrid & Andrew )

[waywardxwolf]

Returning with his tea she gave him another smile ” Wow .. ok you know I have been in botany class for two weeks and my teacher never once clarified that for me .. I mean I know about the chamomile ,  but only because my mother gave it to me. So this  L’th..theanine  is basically study tea?, if I understood you correctly that is” she looked at him curious ” I guess I need to stock up on more green tea….. god you are kind of amazing you know that… like I would probably understand so much more of my studies if you explained it like you just did with the tea” 

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

"Essentially, yes." He concluded. "I tutor here and there on the side, but with Esther, the lab, and my part-time job at Crescent Tea and Books, I'm pretty busy as of late." Andy took the drink she brought to him from the kitchen and grinned crookedly. "Me? Amazing? Genius, maybe. Amazing... not so much."

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

[princessacastillo]

April looked over the man for a moment with a hand on her hip before she offered him a small nod, lowering her guard slightly. “Yeah well, you were on my heels. Don’t you know better than to creep up on a lady like that? Jeez.”The woman let out with a shrug. 

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

"I'm awfully sorry. Gosh, I'm such a klutz. You're lucky I didn't accidentally trip you." He let out a weak chuckle. "So, um... I'm Andy-- Andy Tomlinson." He would have reached out to shake her hand if he wasn't deathly afraid of germs, but instead he waved. 

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

Andy+Sophie

[sophieclaveaud]

"No kiddin’." Sophie tried not to grin outright at her neighbor’s efforts, but his own joking to break the ice make her amusement apparent. "Well, six packs are overrated. I don’t have one, and look at me! Fit as a fiddle."

She gestured to her own outfit— hair tied back, worn out yoga pants, and a holey hoodie over a crop top, jingling dance skirt tied around the strap of the knockoff purse holding her towel, mp3 player, phone, and wallet. “Running’s more about, like, blood pressure and cardio endurance anyway. Besides its practical applications, of course. I figure you either gotta know how to run or know how to throw a punch. Still working on that myself.”

Sophie wrinkled her nose. It was still pretty early, and she’d gotten in her dance practice during the early, free-study hours at Center Stage (it was there or the YMCA— she didn’t need their barre, but her rib isolations needed work, and the mirror in her room at Ms. Robichaux’s was too small for effective practice, even though some of he budding ballerinas gave Sophie some funny looks), but she felt pretty grimy even being used to a workout routine. “Ehh, I’m good. I could use a shower before I get breakfast, but I’ll live. What about you, you got a reason you’re trying to rev up your ‘core’?”

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

"I...I'm not really revving up anything. I just thought that running would be a good start to a healthier lifestyle rather than simply staying in before and after work..." He looked down and swallowed nervously. "I don't really care about how I look, just how I feel, you know? I've been feeling kind of down lately, so running seemed like the best option rather than taking a crazy amount of anti-depressants." He stifled a laugh, then realized he likely blurted out more information than she really needed to know. 

[waywardxwolf]

Electric Ladyland (Astrid & Andrew )

[waywardxwolf]

Astrid wasn’t sure exactly how to be very engaging with the Dr, due to the sheer fact that there wasn’t many things they had in common. She cleared her throat in a slightly nervous fashion, as her mind raced trying to think of something to talk about. The thought of being at a loss for words was foreign to her, Astrid had always been a social butterfly which is why she fit into Electrics so well. Brushing her hair to one side, she flashed him another smile. 

" Good I’m glad, hopefully work was good though. I suppose your right,  I’m new here so I haven’t really gotten everyone schedule down pat yet all I know is names and what they do" she said with a shrug. She looked up at him with an adoring face " aww that is so sweet of you, I sure she will love that". Pulling away from the desk , she pondered the held  her hand up " I do actually have some tea, I’m trying to get use to it. They say it helps with focus, helps with the classes. Do excuse me while I get that for you " disappearing into the lunch room for a moment 

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

"Actually, not all teas help with focus. Some make you drowsy, such as chamomile... Green tea helps you focus for two reasons: one, it contains caffeine, and two, it contains l’theanine. There is no doubt that caffeine helps you focus and improves your alertness. L'theanine is an ingredient that’s been shown to increase alpha-wave activity, which increases tranquility and releases caffeine more slowly, instead of all at once, which can lead to you crashing like coffee does. The two ingredients also combine to produce a better ability to focus attention, with improvement of both speed and accuracy." After rambling a bit, he then realized that she probably didn't much care, watching her leave for the lunch room.

[princessacastillo]

April had been enjoying the change of the seasons. It was her favorite time of the year, right between seasons as summer became fall. The witch had spent the entirety of her day at a hair dying seminar and now was walking back to her place when she saw a person who seemed to be walking way to close to her. Whipping around, April began to summon all her energy. “Hey you got a problem or something? You’re walking way too close to me.”

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

"Woah, woah, woah...!" Andy held his hands up. "I-I'm just... I was just..." He paused to clear his throat in an awkward manner. "I was just walking to my car, that's all. N-No need to be hostile." The overtly tall and lanky man offered the woman a nervous --yet positively goofy-- crooked smile. "I was just rushing. I didn't mean to be on your heels."

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

Andy+Lucian

[lucian-covenofsinandmiseryrp]

"Oh." He stood quiet and listened to him go on about why he started started jogging. He didn’t think that just because he had bumped into someone that he was terrible at it. Though he didn’t know about that last little fun fact. "Hmm really? Learn something new everyday."

"Actually it worked. I don’t feel awkward. Do you?"

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

"I uh-- w-well, to be honest, I always feel awkward. I'm kind of a walking mess if you haven't noticed." He stifled a laugh before looking down at his feet. "And since we're being honest and friendly, might I add that I feel incredibly uncomfortable in shorts?" His legs were pastier than his face. "I prefer corduroy trousers... year round." Again he chuckled, fidgeting with his empty hands.

"So uh, what music were you listening to? Mind if I run with ya'?" This man was almost as tall as Andy, but he was far larger than the skittish doctor. "Do you work out at a gym or something? I should start doing that..." Suddenly the socially awkward man felt a little more self-conscious than normal. "I'm A-Andy, by the way."

[waywardxwolf]

Electric Ladyland (Astrid & Andrew )

[waywardxwolf]

"Wow that sound really cool, I bet you see some fascinating things" she said slightly envious. As she watched him wave, she giggled at his reason but completely understood "You have a very good point " withdrawing her hand she mimicked his actions with a wave. She couldn’t help but smile at the man, he was one of those people that were just oddly adorable, she could see now why Esther liked him so much. Leaning against the counter. "I don’t know how long you have, but if you would like to wait for her I can get you something to drink … If you would like that is "  Astrid said giving him another smile.

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

When she mimicked him, he took it as just another person mocking him for his odd personality. He looked down and pressed his lips together in a hard line, clenching his jaw. He never took well to kindness. When others attempted to be kind to the strange geeky man, he'd usually take it as sarcasm. His self-esteem was far too low. Andy was certain that everyone but his mother and girlfriend saw him as a loser with bottle-caps for glasses and messy hair.

"W-Well... I suppose I could wait around for just a bit. I just got off of work, so I don't absolutely have to be anywhere. If Etsy isn't here yet then I doubt she will be today. I was going to surprise her, but she must be at the academy. I guess I'll stop by there when I head home." He concluded. "Would you happen to have any herbal tea? I-I mean... if not, water is just fine." Andy offered an awkward thumbs up.

[waywardxwolf]

Electric Ladyland (Astrid & Andrew )

[waywardxwolf]

" Oh so you're the boyfriend " she grinned tapping the pen against the counter. She had heard a little about him, but being new she wasn’t exactly besties with Esther.  Astrid reached her hand out " It very nice to meet you too Dr. Tomlinson " she said noting his jacket " I’m Astrid Beauchamp "  seeing how uncomfortable he was, she decided to keep his mind occupied " So what do you do at your practice Dr. Tomlinson ?" 

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

"I uh-- I work in the research lab at the hospital. I'm a neuro-scientist." He nodded and stared at the woman's hand, holding up his to wave it timidly. "Um...n-no, thanks. The most amount of bacteria and germs are transferred through handshaking." He sputtered, pushing his large glasses up on the bridge of his slightly crooked nose. He was an awkward one. Clearly anxious and OCD. It was shocking that anyone like him could manage to snag a girlfriend, let alone someone like Esther; but he had-- and he was a much different, more sociable person around her. 

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

The tough guy act

[lianne-lahavas-blog]

[waywardxwolf]

Electric Ladyland (Astrid & Andrew )

[waywardxwolf]

" Oh no I’m sorry she’s not in at the moment.. It’s just Nathaniel and I. But if you would like I could take a message, give it to her as soon as she is here " she said with another smile as she grabbed a pen " who should I say is asking for her ? " 

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

"Her boyfriend." Andy stated curtly, adjusting his lab coat. The sound of buzzing needles put him on edge. He was clearly uncomfortable. The words Dr. Tomlinson were embroidered onto his pristine coat, but he introduced himself anyway. "I'm Andy Tomlinson." He said in a shaking tone. "Nice to meet you."

[waywardxwolf]

Electric Ladyland (Astrid & Andrew )

Hearing the door open she looked up with a smile ” Hey, welcome to Electric ladyland … are you here for a tattoo or piercing?” she said grabbing the schedule book  

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

"O-Oh, who, me? No... I just-- I-I came here to see if Esther had work." The skittish doctor stuttered. "So, is she here?"

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

Andy+Lucian

[lucian-covenofsinandmiseryrp]

Lucian was on his morning jog on the way to the gym. He would always jog there as a warm up. Someone clumsily ran into him and he put his headphones down around his neck as the man started talking. He listened to him go on a about trying a new work out and nodded his head. “Uh-huh.”

He picked up on his sarcasm though. “You know change doesn’t happen over night. Plus everyone’s definition of fit is different. Don’t focus on six packs and muscles, just focus on being healthy, man. He gave him some words of advice. Looking like a body builder, isn’t the only way definition of being fit.

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

"I... Was being sarcastic-- well, kind of. I-I mean, like, I don't really work out much. I just thought it would be good if I started jogging and, well, clearly I'm terrible at it. It's proven that exercise releases the same chemicals as cocaine does within the brain... Dopamine. Helps with depression and anxiety."  He paused.

"I just thought I'd come up with something clever to say for bumping into you to make this less awkward. I suppose I may have done the exact opposite."

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

Andy+OPEN

"Oh-- uh, yeah... I've been trying this new work out thing. It's pretty invasive. Gets your core going." Andy explained after having run into someone quite clumsily while attempting to go for a morning jog. Obviously out of breath and in need of  his trusty armchair and a book rather than a pair of running-shoes that would rarely be used, he adjusted his glasses. 

"I think it's working. I have like, a six pack already." Clearly he was utilizing sarcasm in the best way he could; by taunting himself. "Who am I kidding, I'll never be fit." He chuckled. "Enough about me, how're you?"

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

The Science of Sneaking | Andrew+Esther

[estherallemand]

"Well, you are insanely tall, so…" Esther laughed, and decided to hell with it as she jumped onto his back. It was fun scanning each lock with his keycard, though she could tell by the end of it he was getting a bit tired. Once she finally slid off, she straightened out her beloved labcoat.

She listened intently to his instructions, though her shoulders drooped when he mentioned a printer. Despite being hyper-aware of her powers, she was a little disappointed she couldn’t do something more interesting… but she was there to watch Andy, not to do anything herself. "All right, sounds… fun." She winked at him and turned towards the printer.

As she waited for the pages to print, she turned back to watch Andy work. A grin spread on her face as she saw him slide on his surgical mask. It wasn’t quite like one of her novels, but if she imagined hard enough, maybe she could make it work.

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

It didn't take him very long to finish up. Ten minutes went by and he had already synthesized a few vials. Putting them away in a suitcase-like box, he locked them up and took it out of the room with him. Sliding his mask off, Andy took a deep breath. "Ugh-- I always feel like I have to breathe carefully in there. I guess it's the germaphobe in me." He chuckled, setting the case on a near table to allow himself to slide out of his protective suit. 

After hanging the mask and suit back up, he walked over to the printer where she stood. "So... did you get everything?" He said, placing a hand over her shoulder gently. "Some of this equipment isn't very... well-- up to date. The district really should give more assets to the hospital." He shrugged. "Then again I think a lot of it goes to the schools. Equally as important." It was then that Andy was incredibly glad he was not a politician or anywhere near the city council. "What a headache." Again, a soft chuckle escaped his lips. "You want to carry the case? B-Be extra careful with it. I'll take the papers. You can put the case back into the storage room-- should be called a freezer considering it's always chilly in there." By chilly, he meant 15 degrees. Being from Chicago, he wasn't much bothered by it. 

"Lead the way, Doctor." He then pointed to a door for her to go through after exchanging the case for the printed papers she'd collected.

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

I'm Not Sure | Andrew+Kole

[shikoba-kole]

Of course, despite being at a joint used solely for pleasure, Kole was actually working. Number 167 (or was it 176? The number system was far more confusing than he cared to admit) had taken a leave of absence due to an unfortunate accident with a silver bullet through the skull, which meant for the time being, Kole was the one to sweep the premises of anything or anyone suspicious before it was deemed safe for his employer. Of course, the old mummy could probably kill a man just by looking at him, but it was the idea that he could actually pay people to do such a thing that was important to him.

Kole had been on edge as of late. It was difficult not to with his line of work, and the employer made it impossible to ever feel safe, no matter where he was. He was just waiting for his boss to arrive, whenever that would be, when he saw a man slink out from behind Deja vu. Kole could tell right away he was nothing spectacular—just human—but it didn’t mean he felt any less suspicious. As he approached, maybe embarrassed for noticing that Kole had been watching him count his stash of pills, he spoke to the younger werewolf who tried to act tough.

"Hey yourself. Not interested in what you gotta sell." Kole had his arms crossed, back leaned against the side of the building as he watched for his employer, who he expected to roll up at any moment in some sort of extravagant ride.

[dr-andrew-tomlinson]

"...W-What? I'm not... selling." Andy was already put on edge by the man's tough demeanor and the fact that he hadn't taken anything that day. "I just... It's a-a short cut from my job." Andy explained. His voice cracked a few times and he looked a bit shaken. "Pshh... Selling. You must be crazy!" Surely the guy had seen Andrew struggling to stuff the fresh bag in his messenger bag after he'd caught sight; but it didn't mean that Andy was going to put himself out there. So he played it off... horribly.