[color=gray]What was written in the studies didn't mean much to Tommy as he skimmed. A lot of the terminology used flew over his head but it was some study delving mainly into the links between environments and human biology and psychology. It was obviously related to EDEN and Tommy had some own personal philosophy and reflection on the matter but he was no psychologist.[/color] [i] "Excuse me, I'd prefer it if you didn't flip through classified documents."[/i][color=gray] His attention shifted immediately to the Doc who was closing distance quick, he stepped back from the file as she took it up and shut it. [/color][i]"Can I help you?"[/i]

"Yeah, no I was just checking everything here is alright." [color=gray]He replied with a friendly grin.[/color] "Faulty electrics." [color=gray]He elaborated, he never knew what to do with his hands when standing and always wound up sticking them in his pockets, otherwise he'd just fidget. [/color]"It's interesting, so it is." [color=gray]Tommy's right hand pointed towards the binder that Erica now held onto before pinching his nose and then going back into his pocket.[/color] "Any news with yourself?"[color=gray] He inquired, there wasn't anything worse than an awkward silence when it came to conversing, despite his reserved nature it was something that irked him. He'd personally never had any problems with Erica despite what many would see as an abrasive attitude at at times, Tommy liked a good character. He caught her look at his appearance and as her attention fell away from him straightening out her own coat he took a quick glimpse at his stained clothes.[/color]

"Did you hear? the new SPR is going to be tested this week." [color=gray]Tommy mentioned, trying to tribute her dislike of small talk by bringing it on to something more related to the main focus. Hackett had headed the team of a handful of fellow engineers who together through their variety of expertise conceptualized, designed and produced the first rover of its kind before everything the station was today had come to be. The 'SPR' he was referring to was the Specialized Pressurized Rover, allowing passengers to traverse outside the walls of EDEN without the need for a cumbersome spacesuit, that is until they have to disembark at least. He had been designated one out of four participants for the first round of outdoor testing which was really more of an excursion in the field of science as well,it was something he thought she might have been interested in. He took on a slight slouch and seemed more relaxed scratching idly at his stubble. As well as enjoying a good conversation, Tommy found it one of the most effective ways to kill time or delay doing something. Some days however there just wasn't much to do outside of basic routine and rounds, it could get a bit mind numbing on occasion. [/color]
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