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Deckard
Since: Oct, 2011
AtroposThanatosis
Since: Oct, 2011
LouieW
Since: Aug, 2009
2012-01-22 15:57:00
I think it is tropable since it has a meaning distinct from Walk and Talk (i.e., show that a character is especially competent).
This might be a trope already, but it is not on the Walking Tropes index or anywhere else where I have searched.
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AtroposThanatosis
Since: Oct, 2011

A common way of establishing how skilled the main character is, especially in medical shows. The character will be walking briskly down a hallway, and minor, younger, or more inexperienced characters will rush up to asks questions. The main character answers quickly, without difficulty, and without even breaking pace. This shows they know their trade, even when otherwise occupied. I've seen it in Body of Proof, Scrubs, and House (not sure on specific examples, but it's definitely there).