001 | Phil Coulson | [Audio]

[theshield_agent]

This is Phil Coulson. In an effort to keep organized and assess the situation, I'd like to try to get a rundown of everyone here. If I could get everyone to check in with me and let me know what sort of skills they might have, I would really appreciate that. Anything from medical knowledge to combat to cooking or carpentry could be useful and I would love some help with all this clerical stuff.

I'll be in the general store taking inventory if you prefer that to these communicators.


((ooc note: He is compiling a list that will be shown to other characters.))

Comments

[rebelle-elle.livejournal.com]

I'm Elle Bishop. Do you have clothes in the general store in my size because there's nowhere to really go shopping here? [And she isn't sure she can get away with breaking into places. She's not sure who's on the other side of the cameras.]

[theshield_agent]

I don't really see any clothes, but there were clothes in the house I'm staying in. If you can't find any on your own, I can try to help you find some.

[noblexcompanion]

Oooh, a roll call! Or speed dating - either works.

I'm Donna and I like long walks along the bea-- Sorry, sorry. No, but seriously, I am the best temp in Chiswick - I can find my way around an office blindfolded! I'm also a baking goddess - if I do say so myself!

[theshield_agent]

I've never done speed dating myself, but if it's like the last 24 hours, I'm not so sure I want to.

I would really love the help with taking inventory, if you'd be willing, though.

[darthpool.livejournal.com]

Oh oh does this mean we can't rob and loot anymore. I was espically fond of the robbing part. And the getting of free DVDs.

[theshield_agent]

Something tells me you're not going to find anything to play those on.

[onteamdyson]

Do skills that are useful back home necessarily still count as useful here?

[theshield_agent]

You came with a crossbow, so I'm assuming you've got some useful skills in there. That or you've just shot yourself in the foot and I should come home and bandage that for you.

[greenisnteasy]

[Bruce turns up at the general store, hanging back first to make sure there's no one else in there first. This Sharon person seems okay and all so far, but Bruce doesn't know her, and his thin trust in the government is even thinner there. The only other people he knows are Natasha -- which, probably better if he doesn't go there... -- and Clint, who's still addled. That leaves Phil. Phil had seemed pretty cool on the helicarrier; he'd heard about his trading cards, and while that had been sad emotionally in the aftermath of his death, now it's an appealing footnote to what he knows of Phil's character.]

Already running a census?

[theshield_agent]

What can I say? Paperwork is my calling.

[And by that, he means that he really hopes he can pawn some of this stuff off onto Donna.]

Did Doctor Barrett get in touch with you?

[flatasgodmademe.livejournal.com]

Hi, Phil. Or should I say Philliam?

I... can do paperwork. Cooking, everything leans a little to the left, so it's possible no one but me will eat it. But I used to do paperwork for my dad's PI business. [As well as other things, but she won't mention those quite yet.]

[theshield_agent]

[Thanks, Kenzi.]

Well, everything I make causes the people who ate it to lean over a toilet, so yours sounds better.

And I would love another person to help with itemizing things. Thanks, Veronica.

[owe-him-a-debt.livejournal.com]

Natalia Romanova, I have a fairly varied set of skills. Though, your previous familiarity with me would lead me to believe you have an idea of what those skills might be. [A pause.] Sir.

[theshield_agent]

[Phil actually pauses and bothers to use video for this.]

You... you slapped me before. You remembered me.

[thezerothlaw]

As I was telling Agent Sharon Carter, I do possess great strength and fast reflexes. I've served a great number of roles in my existence. They include, but are not limited to: personal aide, bodyguard, assistant criminal investigator, cross-cultural diplomat, assistant astronomer, supervisor of household robots, chaperone, chauffeur.

[He's not bragging. It's just true. He even left off the 'saviour of Earth and possibly humanity' thing but that was mostly Giskard, really. He just helped.]

I learn quickly and am very versatile.

[theshield_agent]

Wow, that's... that's really impressive. What's your name?

[He may as well have just said "Hi, I have all the skills."]

[plaidsamurai]

[Logan was on the fence about how much to tell Phil. He doesn't really know the guy and the fact that he's affiliated with SHIELD doesn't help his case. He decided to ask Sharon's opinion and, after her insistence, opted for telling Coulson what kind of tasks he'd be good for without really going too deeply into his individual abilities. He figured whoever is watching them already seems to know a good deal about them, and he's never been one for keeping a low profile among 'civilians', so he'll just respond over the communicator.]

Name's Logan. If you need anyone tracked down, I can do that. If you need anyone... 'subdued', I can do that too. Sharon knows pretty much all their is to know about me, so if yer wondering, you can always ask her. Pretty sure she had that SHIELD file memorized.

[theshield_agent]

So you're from the same world she is?

[And because he really can't help himself...]

Do you know the me from back there?

[primogen_vampirate]

Yes, darling. It's me. Mina Barrett. Medicine, combat, and being all around a bossy hussy. I can sail too, although I suppose there isn't much of a market for that here.

[theshield_agent]

You never know. We're on the ocean.

[steverogers.livejournal.com]

Rogers, sir. Combat training, firearms training, and basic first aid.

[His voice lightens up a bit.]

I've also got some skills with a paintbrush... uh, if the situation ever calls for it.

[theshield_agent]

Some of these houses could definitely use some nicer decorations, but I think we can hold off on that.

[He's a little scared that he has to ask the next question, but he switches to video for it.]

Do you remember me? I mean this me and not the balder me from the other world that has a me.

[captoftardis.livejournal.com]

I'm the Doctor, I don't believe we've met yet. However, if you must know my skills, the list is a bit extensive, so just mark me down as a scientist... of everything.

[theshield_agent]

[Phil laughs.]

I'll keep that in mind. That is an impressive specialty, or lack thereof, I guess.

[indiscreet]

[ The reply comes late, about a half hour after sundown. ]

A pleasure to meet you, Mr. Coulson. I'm Anna Demirovna; I believe you were speaking with Jones?

I'm by and large a dancer by training.

[ then, a long pause, as she debates ]

But... if it's really needed, I can assist in...combat of both the normal and the...supernatural variety. I can also help with... tracking. And hunting.

[theshield_agent]

Thank you, Ms. Demirovna. It's good to know it won't just be my people who are prepared for anything that might not be quite... human or animal.

[likely_evil]

[Sam isn't really all about giving out his identity yet. But he's curious about the other people. So he doesn't respond, but instead just finds a very comfortable bench within eyesight of the general store. He gives off the appearance that he's reading, but he's actually watching the people who go in and out, trying to memorize faces. It was obvious that it wasn't one of the Trickster's games now, which left this being something of Lucifer's doing.

The last time Sam had been kidnapped and dropped in a deserted town had not ended well for him. He wasn't going to make the same mistakes twice]

[theshield_agent]

[Eventually Phil comes out, goes straight for the bench and sits down next to Sam.]

You know what isn't very subtle? Sitting down for some light reading in an abandoned town full of people who have no clue how they got here.

[wandandsickle]

Oh, that is a clever idea! I suppose I might say that my particular talents are in engineering and sewing, and I think I'm at least a decent cook.

[theshield_agent]

That's definitely useful. I don't think anyone else has mentioned either of those and the more cooks, the better.

[notrosesshadow]

Dr. Martha Jones. Mostly trauma surgery.

I also have survival training and basic military training.

[theshield_agent]

Hello, Doctor Jones. Doctor Banner mentioned that he was starting to work with you.

I was in the Army for a few years myself. Were you a military doctor?

[birkinslegacy.livejournal.com]

Name's Sherry Birkin and I know how to use a gun. I'm also not too shabby at hand to hand combat?

I can scramble eggs and boil water, but I think maybe you'd be better off finding someone who can actually read a recipe. Uh, can't sew very well and I don't think I'd be great at building anything, but if you need volunteers, I'll definitely give it a shot. Survival's about adaptability, right?

What about errands? I could do that. I love talking to people and I don't mind the running around. Sitting in one place for too long makes me feel agitated.

[theshield_agent]

I know the feeling.

I think for now, we're trying to take stock of the situation. We can definitely cover more ground, though, if we all try to take on different projects. Do you have any experience in teaching self-defense?

[porcelainpride]

I'm Kurt Hummel and I'm currently in the dismal excuse for a diner, trying to make pasta. Nice to meet you.

[theshield_agent]

Hey, Kurt. I'm just going to go ahead and put you down as a go-to cook, if that's alright.

How are you holding up?

[beencompromised.livejournal.com]

Natasha Romanoff.

You know my skills. Listing them at this point would be a waste of time.

I don't have my Widow's Bite, but the rest of my equipment seems to be accounted for.

[theshield_agent]

I know your skills. We just went over that. You already--

[Private]

Nat? Did you--Have you met Agent Carter yet?

[saltline]

I'm not at all useful...and you kind of sound like a fed, man. [ Dean's trust isn't easily earned these days. For all he knows, one of these people were responsible for them being there. ]

[theshield_agent]

I am a fed, but unless you're a criminal operating on a pretty big scale, I honestly don't care what you've done, kid.