Rory has a genius level IQ and can speak (passably, not fluently) about half a dozen modern languages, and can read or translate about that many others, as well as several dead languages.

She's extremely organized and a bit of a workaholic when it comes to studying or researching.

She picks things up CRAZY fast (whether it be languages, technology or what have you), and can be an asset in a situation where research needs to be done quickly, because she'll flat-out refuse to sleep or eat until she gets it right.