3453/Welcome to WAND

Welcome to WAND
Date of Scene:	21 December 2017
Location:	Unknown
Synopsis:	Frankenstein is welcomed into the WAND division and showing around the offices by Lara Croft.
Cast of Characters:	Lara Croft, Frankenstein

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Lara Croft has posed:
The WAND offices are a bit different from the average SHIELD division. Cubicles and desks make up the bulk of the main room but in the very center is a large conference table surrounded by a host of office chairs... its at this table that WAND members meet to discuss activities and actions taking place within the world of the occult, the 'unseemly' things that go bump in the night, or just the oddities around the world that no one else wants to think about or try to figure out 'why'.

Right now the offices were fairly quiet, it was Christmas and most people were taking some time off. Since this wasn't the most active militaristic-division in SHIELD, the agents weren't held to the same standards that the rest of such ilk were.

Lara Croft was here though, she was in her office... one of the offices that line the walls around the cubicles and conference table.

She was currently coming out of her office, in-fact, dressed in a black longsleeved henley top and some dark blue jeans, she's moving toward a shelf along the wall to put back some old books she'd been using.

Frankenstein has posed:
Frankenstein walks in directly from Fury's office higher up in the same building and looks around closely. He likes that most of the overt signs of the supernatural aren't displayed. It cheapens things for him but he is enjoying the decorations, tempted to put the lights back into his sockets. He looks around and spots Lara. He is dressed as he usually is, jacket, shirt and pants. But they are fresh and laundered. Upon seeing her, he waves and says, "Hello."

Lara Croft has posed:
If it were any other building and any other job... seeing Frankenstein at your workplace might surprise you... but Lara Croft had coffee the other day with Hellboy.

So when she turned around and saw Frank there, much taller than her, she looked up at him and looked a 'bit' surprised at first, but she let that surprise fade into a smile.

"Hello." She said back to him, her right hand came off of a leather book she was holding and she offered it to him.

"I'm Lara, Croft." She introduced herself. "Need some help with something?" She'd ask him further.

Frankenstein has posed:
Frankenstein says, "Yes, just met with Director Fury. He's assigned me here. Joining up again." It had been 10, 20 or 60 years since....well. "Frankenstein." Duh but he was polite enough to answer with his own name. No first name given. "Fury says you're the senior agent here. I am a new recruit. Well...reactivated that is." He shakes her hand, it is firm but not crushing."

Lara Croft has posed:
Lara looked around after he said she was the senior agent here... she hadn't even thought about that. Johnson and Braithe had both left after Thanksgiving, they'd brought her into the WAND group last year when she'd joined, then several others had left since then...

"My god, I am." She quietly said, and then huffed out a laugh as she looked back at Frank.

She didn't want to really comment on his legacy, because she'd dealt with people who had them already (Indiana Jones for one) and she knew they generally hated that stuff.

"Glad to have you aboard." Lara would say to him with a grin given.

She'd turn and motion to follow after her. "Got a desk for you if you'd like to see it...? A workspace to settle into and hide away inside of?"

Lara carried her two books in her left arm and started to walk down the lane of cubicles to the far side of the offices.

Frankenstein has posed:
Frankenstein says, "Glad to be aboard. And desk..." he grins, "I must say that despite seven lifetimes of memories I have never, ever, had a desk, that would be...nice." Normal. Modern. "Any ongoing missions I should know about?" He looks at the books with curiousity but then walks with her."

Lara Croft has posed:
Lara would laugh softly as she brought him to the corner cubical, which as far as cubicals go... is top shelf!

She stood off to the sid eof its entry point and motioned it toward him, a nice L-shaped desk with a computer in the corner and some shelves and desk drawers. "I know its not much, but its a good space... as far as spaces go." The British woman would show the taller man a slight grin.

"What kind of missions and operations are you looking to assist us with?" She'd ask him then after he posed that last question to her.

Frankenstein has posed:
Frankenstein looks at his hands and then the keyboard, "Might have to...get a larger one there, second monitor but I know how to use it. It is lovely. I will try to add plants. Maybe a stapler." He looks down at her and is infected by her grin, "Well....I know of the occult but am no sorcerer. I'm imaginaning I would do better in the indimitate or smash department.

Lara Croft has posed:
Lara would take a step back and let the man get comfortable with his new workspace. "You can contact Darcy Lewis to get any new office supplies that you might need. She'll bring them right to you and talk your ear off if you let her." Lara grinned a little again before she exhaled sharply and glanced around.

"I believe some of the agents have been working in and around Mutant Town, since the death of the President there's been a lot of instability keeping that part of southern New York City safer and clear of troubles... There have also been ongoing investigations into a... zombie infestation in the sewers beneath Brooklyn, but thats... not really my area of expertise so I have left that up to some of the others."

Frankenstein has posed:
Frankenstein nods, "Doable. Should also get a comm. I see you guys ...us...use them all the time." He seems to enjoy her exhale but made no mention. "I've been...mostly underground but I've heard something about that. Zombies are much more normal territory for me. As you might imagine I take the descration of the dead quite seriously.

Lara Croft has posed:
Lara hugged the two large leather books against her stomach behind both of her crossed forearms and she nodded one small time to Frank's words. "We can get you a comm unit before you head out for the day and yes... it sounds as though the zombies are not, medical in nature, such as those that plagued Raccoon City. It sounds more as though they are magical in origin, which would suggest we have a rogue necromancer perhaps trying to flex and test new spells... I will try to set you up with the agents on the case, perhaps you can help them." She'd show another little smile then. "Beyond that, you just need to... get comfortable here and attend meetings, and offer your skills on whatever cases seem to be suited for you."

Frankenstein has posed:
Frankenstein keeps his gaze in her eyes at all times, not even beading a sweat. He has excellent periphial vision hoever. "Magical or surgical, I've dealt with them all. It is the area of the occult I know the most. If he is a necromancer, Fury was right to assign me here. I take it personally. I'd be happ to help them yes. I have a feeling I'll be quite comfortable, thank you for your concern...should I call you Lara or Agent Croft?

Lara Croft has posed:
Lara's understanding of his words made her nod in affirmation at him again. "Sounds perfect then." She'd say with a quick smile. "And yes, Lara is what I prefer. I never served in the military or held any rank prior. So I prefer to simply go by the name given to me as a child."

Lara turned half-way to her left and pointed a few doors down. "My office is just down there as well, so feel free to come to me if you have any questions or concerns."

She'd extend her hand to him again and offer another smile. "Good to have another onboard, I'll reach out to you if I need some intimidation and muscle on a job."

Frankenstein has posed:
Frankenstein shook her hand, again, firmly but not crushingly. "It was a genuine pleasure to meet you Lara. I look forward and don't hesitate to ask for my help on anything."