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| CaravanOffer
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Want to play a hand of Caravan?
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Neutral 50
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I always have time for a good game of Caravan. I hope you're up to the challenge.
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| CaravanPlayerLoses
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CaravanPlayerLoses
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Neutral 50
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It looks like you need a bit more practice. Another lesson perhaps?
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| CaravanPlayerWins
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CaravanPlayerWins
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Neutral 50
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Impressive. That was a very good game. Would you care to play again?
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| CaravanRematchNo
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I'm all done playing for now.
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Neutral 50
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Another time then, perhaps.
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| CaravanRematchYes
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Yeah, let's play again.
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Neutral 50
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Excellent. Let the game begin!
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| GREETING
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GREETING
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Anger 50
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Ah, hello. I trust you have something to report concerning the Freeside situation?
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| GREETING
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Neutral 50
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Something I can help you with, soldier?
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| GREETING
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Happy 50
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It's good to see such an outstanding hero of the NCR. What can I do for you, my friend?
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| GREETING
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Happy 25
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It's good to have a friend of the NCR here. What can I do for you?
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| GREETING
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Disgust 50
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Well, if it isn't the loose cannon that's been wandering the Mojave Wasteland. What do you want?
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| GREETING
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Disgust 25
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I didn't expect to see you here. I hope you're not here to cause trouble.
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| GREETING
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Anger 50
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You're the last person I expected to see here. This better be good.
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| GREETING
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Anger 25
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{Angry}What do you want?
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| GREETING
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Neutral 50
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Greetings, friend. Something I can help you with?
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| GREETING
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Neutral 50
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Hello again. What can I do for you this time?
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| GREETING
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Anger 50
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I don't have anything more to say to you. You can show yourself out.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic005
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Tell me about yourself, Ambassador.
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Happy 25
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Interested in Politics, huh? Well, grab a seat and get comfortable.
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| Happy 15
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I've been in politics quite a while now. Always had the drive to do it, even when I was young. It's just something I was drawn to.
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| Happy 15
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I started my career over twenty years ago back in the NCR as the local mayor and worked my way up from there.
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| Neutral 50
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I managed President Kimball's first run for a seat on the Council. {smiling at the obviousness of it}I suppose that's why I have this ambassadorship.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic006
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I wanted to talk to you about the Boomers.
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Happy 10
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I'm glad to see you've given it some thought. Are you willing to go talk to them?
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| I wanted to talk to you about the Boomers.
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Neutral 50
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Thanks for doing this. Remember, we need their resources to help us in the upcoming battle. Do whatever it takes.
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| I wanted to talk to you about the Boomers.
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Neutral 50
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I hope you've returned with good news. Are they willing to help the NCR?
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| I wanted to talk to you about the Boomers.
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Neutral 50
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What's the word with the Boomers? Have you talked with them yet?
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic008
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I'd like to know more about the NCR.
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Anger 15
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That's a conversation we might be able to have some day - once you've shown more respect for my country.
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| I'd like to know more about the NCR.
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Neutral 50
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I can provide a quick history lesson, if that's what you're looking for.
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| Neutral 50
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In 2274, President Kimball sent the NCR army into the Mojave in force, with the objective of occupying and repairing Hoover Dam.
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| Neutral 50
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Rangers and army scouts had confirmed that the dam was basically unoccupied and could be restored to an operable condition.
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| Neutral 50
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Upon arriving at the dam, however, they discovered that a large force of tribals and robots had occupied it.
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| Neutral 50
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This was our introduction to the Three Families, the Securitrons, and, of course, Mr. House.
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| Neutral 50
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Using his Securitrons as intermediaries, Mr. House called for parlay.
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| Neutral 50
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He claimed his forces had occupied Hoover Dam in order to safeguard it for our arrival.
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| Neutral 50
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And that he was ready to turn it over to us, so long as we could agree to terms.
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| Neutral 50
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Those terms became the Treaty of New Vegas.
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| Neutral 50
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The Treaty recognized Mr. House's sovereignty over the Strip and granted us rights to establish military bases at the Dam and McCarran Airport.
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| Neutral 50
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The NCR is legally permitted to send 95% of the electricity produced by the dam to our home states.
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| Neutral 50
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The remaining 5% goes to the Strip.
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| Neutral 50
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The treaty actually makes it illegal for the NCR to prevent its citizens, or troops on furlough, from visiting the Strip.
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| Neutral 50
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Once on the Strip, our citizens are subject to arrest - or punishment - by House's Securitrons, though that's a rare occurrence.
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| Neutral 50
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Our troops enjoy a different status. It's illegal for the Securitrons to take action against them.
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| Neutral 50
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Of course, it's also illegal for our troops to carry firearms on the Strip, so there isn't much trouble they can get into.
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| Neutral 50
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Our military police does an adequate job of keeping the troops on furlough in line. I don't envy them that task.
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| Neutral 50
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The embassy was established a few weeks after the Treaty was signed.
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| Neutral 50
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Basically Mr. House handed us a dumpy little building he had no interest in renovating.
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| Neutral 50
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I'm the third ambassador to hold this post. And the first, I think, to accept its limitations.
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| Neutral 50
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My predecessors had ambitions of engineering the annexation of the Mojave. They thought they'd convince Mr. House to join up.
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| Neutral 50
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I've never even spoken to the man - or whatever he is. Maybe the situation will change once we've beaten the Legion once and for all.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic009
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Uh... no word yet. I'll get back to you on it.
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Neutral 50
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You know where to find me.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic011
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What's happening around the Strip?
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Anger 15
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If that's all you came here to talk about, you're wasting my time. Get to the point, or get out of my office.
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| What's happening around the Strip?
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Anger 5
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I know you have a penchant for getting into trouble, but I'd recommend against that here. The Securitrons on the Strip aren't to be trifled with.
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| Happy 5
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Perhaps I'll have Captain Pappas keep an eye on you. For your own safety, of course.
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| What's happening around the Strip?
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Neutral 50
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It's the same old stuff around here. Gambling, debauchery, drunkenness. It's all here. I'm getting a little old for it, however.
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| Neutral 50
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If you want more information try talking to some of the other guys around here. I don't get out of the office much anymore.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic012
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I don't think it's going to work out. Sorry.
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Anger 15
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That's disappointing. They could have been a big help to us. I guess we'll just have to do without.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic013
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<VMS23 Boomer Quest>
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Happy 25
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I'm glad you could make it! I have something that I wanted to discuss with you.
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| Neutral 50
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It's a very important matter, and I have a strong feeling that you're the perfect person for the job.
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| <VMS23 Boomer Quest>
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Neutral 50
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You received my message, good. I realize that it may seem a little strange that I'm contacting you, considering your reputation...
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| Neutral 50
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But I have a business proposition to discuss with you.
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| <VMS23 Boomer Quest>
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Happy 25
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Ah, I see you received my message. Good, good - I had something important to discuss with you.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic014
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I'm listening.
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Neutral 50
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I'm going to keep this as simple as possible so we don't waste each other's time.
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| Neutral 50
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The NCR is in a bit of a tight spot with all that is going on with Mr. House and the Legion.
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| Neutral 50
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And despite your reputation and previous actions with the NCR, we could use your help.
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| I'm listening.
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Neutral 50
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I'm sure you've noticed that things are a little tense around here with all the issues between the NCR, the Legion, and Mr. House.
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| Neutral 50
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It doesn't take a genius to see that something big is going to happen soon.
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| Neutral 50
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To be honest with you, the NCR is in a tight spot. {slightly dramatic}But... if we fail now, it's the people here that are going to suffer the most.
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| Happy 15
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I'm not willing to let that happen, and I don't think you're the kind of person that would either.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic015
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Sorry, I'm not interested.
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Sad 15
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Sorry to hear that. Do me a favor and give it some more thought. I'll be here if you change your mind.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic016
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Actually, I already know them. We're good friends.
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Surprise 50
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That's excellent news! So they'll help us?
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic017
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I've met with the Boomers. I don't think it'll work out.
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Anger 15
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That's disappointing. They could have been a big help to us. I guess we'll just have to do without.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic018
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I know where they are. I'll go and talk to them.
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Happy 15
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Excellent, come back after you've spoken to them. They should see the benefits of helping us in the long-term.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic019
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I'll find them and talk to them.
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Happy 15
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Much appreciated. Once you've talked to them, let me know what they have to say.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic020
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About that thing you wanted to talk about, let's hear it.
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Neutral 50
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I'm going to keep this as simple as possible. The NCR is in a bit of a tight spot with all that's going on, and I need someone like you to help me.
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| Neutral 50
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In exchange for your help, you would receive complete amnesty for any past crimes against the NCR, as well as additional benefits and perks.
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| Neutral 50
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And if you prove to be a loyal and capable agent, well... let's just say there's a lot of work to be done, and the NCR is a good friend to have.
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| Neutral 50
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To the Northeast is a settlement. The locals here call them Boomers. They are sitting on a munitions stockpile that would be invaluable to us.
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| Neutral 50
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I would like you to get in contact with them, and then do whatever it takes to convince them to help us.
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| Neutral 50
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Someone with your background and reputation would have a better chance of reaching them than anyone I have available.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic021
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The Boomers have agreed to help me.
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Happy 50
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Excellent work. I can't tell you how useful that will be.
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| The Boomers have agreed to help me.
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Neutral 50
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In any event, I have another assignment ready and waiting for you. But we can speak of it later.
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| Neutral 50
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Rest up, and when you're ready, speak to me again.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic022
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Yes... they will help... "us."
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Happy 50
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That's great. They're going to give us an advantage in the battle ahead.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic023
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Uh... I'm not sure. I'll get back to you.
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Neutral 50
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Let me know as soon as you have an answer from them.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic025
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That's enough history for me.
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Sad 10
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Oh... very well then. What else can I do for you?
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic026
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Go on.
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Neutral 50
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Now we mostly just keep track of the NCR citizens and troopers around and make sure they don't get in trouble, but that's Captain Pappas' job.
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| Neutral 50
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I keep myself busy with paperwork and reports that get sent back to the NCR. It's mostly busy work, but every once in awhile, we make progress.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic027
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Interesting, go on.
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Happy 50
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{Proud}I was elected to this post seven years ago. {Pride escalating}I'm the third NCR representative to serve here in Vegas.
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| Happy 25
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{Beat, still proud}Now, I've had my share of ups and downs along the way, but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
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| Happy 25
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That's it. Anything else you wished to know?
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic028
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I'd like to ask about something else instead.
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Sad 10
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{slightly disappointed}Oh yes, sure sure. Ask away.
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic030
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You have my attention, go on.
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Neutral 50
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To the northeast is a settlement, the locals here call them "Boomers." They are sitting on a munitions stockpile that would be invaluable to us.
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| Neutral 50
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I'd like you to get in contact with them, and then do whatever it takes to convince them to help us.
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| Anger 5
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Unfortunately, the Boomers keep to themselves and are, let's say, hostile to all outsiders. That is why I need someone like you.
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| Neutral 50
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Someone with your background and reputation would have a better chance of reaching them than anyone I have available.
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| Happy 5
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In exchange for your help, you would receive complete amnesty for any past crimes against the NCR, as well as additional benefits and perks.
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| Neutral 50
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Do you think you would be able to do this for me?
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| VMS23VStreetDennisCrockerTopic031
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You have the wrong person.
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Sad 5
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I'm sorry that you think so. However, if you do happen to change your mind, you can find me here at the embassy.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic000
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Earlier you mentioned another assignment?
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Neutral 50
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So I did. As you may have noticed, our position here in New Vegas is tenuous.
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| Neutral 50
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We've made great strides, sure, but the NCR is not welcomed here, merely tolerated. And even then, not by everyone.
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| Neutral 50
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We've had reports of violence against NCR citizens in a neighborhood just to the northeast called Freeside. Ever been there?
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| Is that job in Freeside still available?
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Neutral 50
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Yes, have you reconsidered? NCR citizens may be dying as we speak in that hellhole.
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| I've completed the Pacer job.
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Neutral 50
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Oh, I've already heard. Pacer is dead. The Kings are up in arms. The entire area is gripped by chaos and the violence has only increased.
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| Neutral 50
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In fact, I've heard that many are assuming the NCR did it without even looking into the matter. This is the worst thing that could possibly happen!
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| Neutral 50
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What do you have to say for yourself?
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| Uh, the King sort of got killed while I was working on that Freeside job.
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Neutral 50
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Oh, I've already heard. The Kings are up in arms. The entire area is gripped by chaos and the violence has only increased.
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| Neutral 50
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In fact, I've heard that many are assuming the NCR did it without even looking into the matter. This is the worst thing that could possibly happen!
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| Neutral 50
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What do you have to say for yourself?
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| I wanted to talk about the situation in Freeside.
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Neutral 50
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Yes, do you have something to report?
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| I have an update on the Freeside situation.
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Neutral 50
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Yes, how did it go?
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic001
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I have. It's a slum.
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Neutral 50
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I'm inclined to agree, but it's a slum with NCR citizens in it, and as such it falls under my jurisdiction.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic002
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Yes, what of it?
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Neutral 50
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Violence is something of a way of life there, but there's been a disturbing rise in the number of attacks on our people lately.
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| Neutral 50
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More worrying is the fact that our sources suggest the violence is being perpetrated by the gang that runs the place, the Kings.
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| Neutral 50
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I need someone to look into this that won't attract attention. Would you be interested?
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic003
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No, I haven't.
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Neutral 50
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It's a beastly place. Poverty is rampant, and all that goes with it - drugs, alcohol abuse, the usual.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic004
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Maybe? I go lots of places. Can't remember them all, you know.
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Neutral 50
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You'd remember this one. It's a pit where people are robbed, murdered, or simply go to die.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic005
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Sure, I'll look into it.
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Neutral 50
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Good. Our men have come up with two different plans for seeing an end to the violence.
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| Neutral 50
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First, our sources have tracked most of the attacks back to a King named Pacer. The consensus is that the violence will stop if he's removed.
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| Neutral 50
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The problem is that we can't simply kill him. In the current climate, the NCR would likely be blamed for his death.
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| Neutral 50
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There is an alternative option, but my sources feel that getting rid of this Pacer fellow is our best shot.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic006
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I think I'll pass.
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Neutral 50
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That's too bad. Come back if you change your mind. I'm sure you can see yourself out.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic007
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If I can't just kill him, what did you want me to do?
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Neutral 50
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Make it look like an accident, or pin the deed on someone else. Look into this guy's affairs, and I'm sure you'll find something you can use.
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120
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic008
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What was I supposed to do again?
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Neutral 50
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Either kill Pacer in a way that doesn't lead back to us, or talk the King into quelling the violence. It's not really that hard to remember.
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| Neutral 50
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In any case, I expect to hear good news about this in the future. Keep me informed of your progress.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic009
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I've heard that there's bad blood between Pacer and the Van Graff family.
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Neutral 50
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See, that's exactly the type of information we can use. In fact, that's perfect. Those fancy weapons the Van Graffs peddle aren't exactly common.
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| Neutral 50
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It goes without saying that actually getting the Van Graffs to do the deed would be the ideal solution.
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| Neutral 50
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However, if Pacer were killed with either a laser or plasma-based weapon, everyone would automatically assume the Van Graffs did it.
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| Neutral 50
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Still, unless you want several dozen armed men at your throat, you'd have to kill him without being seen. Be careful.
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| Neutral 50
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I'll leave the method up to you. However, there is an alternative if you'd rather try to handle things without bloodshed.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic010
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Pacer's addicted to Jet, even though he has a heart condition.
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Neutral 50
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That could be useful, but I'm afraid I don't have the background to know how to take advantage of that knowledge.
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128
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic011
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Add a little Psycho to his Jet, and he'd have a heart attack.
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Neutral 50
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[SUCCEEDED] Remind me never to get on your bad side. If that's true, then yes, that would be a suitable way to get rid of him.
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| Neutral 50
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However, it would involve gaining access to his personal drug stash and tampering with it unseen, which might pose a challenge.
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130
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| Maybe the jet will cause his heart to give out.
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Neutral 50
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[FAILED] I doubt it. I've seen junkies live for decades on the stuff. You'd be better off asking someone who knows about these things.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic012
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I was hoping you'd know.
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Neutral 50
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{Wild Wasteland!}Damn it, I'm an ambassador, not a doctor. You'll have to find some other way.
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| I was hoping you'd know.
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Neutral 50
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I'm afraid I can't be much help in this matter. My specialty is people and politics, not medicine.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic013
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I'm not an assassin.
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Neutral 50
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In that case, we can take a different tack, but one that I at least have more experience with - diplomacy.
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| Neutral 50
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If we can't go after the man responsible, we'll simply appeal to the man above him.
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| Neutral 50
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The Kings, including our friend Pacer, report to the leader of their gang, a man who calls himself the King.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic014
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All right, I'll try to find a way.
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Neutral 50
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I'm sure something will turn up. If you think you've found something but are unsure, report back and I'll let you know if it's something we can use.
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| Neutral 50
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It may be tough to find a way to completely throw off suspicion, however.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic015
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What's my other choice?
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Neutral 50
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I'm not a violent man myself, so I had our guys come up with an alternate solution on the off chance that our agent-to-be shared my sentiments.
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139
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic016
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Let's start with my reward.
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Neutral 50
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Reward? You want a reward for setting our diplomatic efforts back a year?
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140
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic017
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When you put it that way... yes.
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Neutral 50
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Oh, I see. You're proud of your efforts, eh? Bah! Thankfully, it looks like we won't be working together any longer.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic018
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I suppose not.
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Neutral 50
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At least you've got the sense to know you've screwed up. I'll probably be cleaning toilets by the end of the week. But you'll be busy, too.
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142
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic019
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You wanted a man dead. He's dead. Now where are my caps?
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Neutral 50
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If it will get you out of my hair, this is a small price to pay. At least I won't have to put up with you any longer.
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143
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic020
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I'm sorry. I screwed up.
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Neutral 50
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That's an understatement. Still, there's nothing to be done about it now. Maybe the violence may die down once things settle.
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144
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| Neutral 50
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Here, take this. It's not what I was planning to give you, but you deserve some sort of payment for your efforts. Oh, and one other thing.
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145
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic021
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{Dumb option}Wow, you're really mad.
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You better believe I'm mad. You've waged a one man campaign to drag our good name through the mud and I'll be held accountable!
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You probably don't even know what I'm talking about. Gah! This is what I get for hiring an idiot to do such an important job.
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Here, just take this and go. I have damage control to do.
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Wait, I'm supposed to send you to Colonel Moore up at Hoover Dam, though why she wants to see an imbecile like you is beyond me.
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So go to Hoover Dam and see Colonel Moore. Got it? Hoover Dam. Colonel Moore. {Sighs}Maybe it's time to retire.
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I discovered that Pacer and the Van Graffs have a troubled history.
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See, that's exactly the type of information we can use. In fact, that's perfect. Those fancy weapons the Van Graffs peddle aren't exactly common.
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It goes without saying that actually getting the Van Graffs to do the deed would be the ideal solution.
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However, if Pacer were killed with either a laser or plasma-based weapon, everyone would automatically assume the Van Graffs did it.
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Still, unless you want several dozen armed men at your throat, you'd have to kill him without being seen. Be careful.
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I'll leave the method up to you. However, there is an alternative if you'd rather try to handle things without bloodshed.
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I discovered that Pacer is a Jet addict and has a heart condition.
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That could be useful, but I'm afraid I don't have the background to know how to take advantage of that knowledge.
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| I discovered that Pacer is a Jet addict and has a heart condition.
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As I told you before, that could be useful information, but I don't know how to take advantage of it.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic024
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I used an energy weapon to kill Pacer, so the Van Graffs should take the blame.
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Killing two birds with one stone. Excellent. You've done a great service for the NCR.
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Now, you're probably wondering about your reward. This has been something of a hot button topic, so I was able to secure this for you.
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I risked my neck out there. Couldn't you spare a little more?
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[SUCCEEDED] Well, I don't officially have access to any more funds, but here. This is from me personally. There's more coming your way, too.
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| That's it?
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[FAILED] I'm sorry, but those are the only funds I was able to allocate. You'll have to make due with it. Besides, you may have other tasks soon.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic026
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I laced Pacer's Jet with Psycho and it didn't go well for him.
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Good show. With the conditions there, no one will suspect anything other than bad drugs to be the culprit. You've done a great service for the NCR.
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Now, you're probably wondering about your reward. This has been something of a hot button topic, so I was able to secure this for you.
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The King complied with Colonel Moore's ultimatum.
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How unexpected! I was sure a direct confrontation would lead to more fighting, but I'm delighted to be proven wrong.
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I wouldn't be surprised if you had something to do with the situation not flaring up, either. Here, I'm sure you deserve every one of these caps.
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Also, Colonel Moore has requested your presence at Hoover Dam again. No doubt she has further work for an individual with your skillset.
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I'm afraid I don't have any further assignments that would suit you, so you should probably go see her at your earliest convenience.
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Glad to be of service.
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I've received a message from Colonel Moore up at Hoover Dam. She's been following your exploits and has requested that you meet with her.
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You're not officially in the employ of the NCR, so there's nothing forcing you to go, but I'd go see her sooner rather than later.
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The Colonel is not someone you want to keep waiting.
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Keep me in mind for any future assignments.
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I would, but I'm afraid the rest of the work in my queue pertains to matters I'll have to deal with personally. You do have another option, however.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic030
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I spoke to the King, and he promised to stop the violence against NCR citizens.
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That's great to hear. He's got a lot of sway in Freeside, so we can expect a dramatic drop in violence soon.
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Now, you're probably wondering about your reward. This has been something of a hot button topic, so I was able to secure this for you.
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The King won't deal with the NCR.
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That's most unfortunate. In this circumstance I've been instructed to send you along to Colonel Moore over at Hoover Dam for further orders.
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The Colonel will likely send you back to Freeside with a squad of armed men, for all the good that will do.
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I'm still working on it.
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I understand. Sometimes these things take time.
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Remember, do what you can to gain the man's trust. Then you'll have your chance.
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<Lie> No, I haven't.
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It's a beastly place. Poverty is rampant, and all that goes with it - drugs, alcohol abuse, the usual.
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<Lie> Sure, what about the place?
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Violence is something of a way of life there, but there's been a disturbing rise in the number of attacks on our people lately.
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More worrying is the fact that our sources suggest the violence is being perpetrated by the gang that runs the place, the Kings.
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I need someone to look into this that won't attract attention. Would you be interested?
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Sounds like you and the Colonel don't get along.
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Oh, I like the Colonel just fine. She's a good soldier, one of the best. I just don't think her general approach to things is a good fit here.
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See, the Colonel likes to solve things neatly, quickly, and efficiently, through a show of force if possible, and through actual force if necessary.
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That won't work here. Unless she plans on killing half the population of Freeside, sending soldiers to the area will only make things worse.
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That'll show the people in Freeside who's in charge!
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More like instigate a mass riot. People there already think the NCR is trying to take this place over. We'd only be confirming their fears.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic037
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Sending NCR soldiers into Freeside would be a bad idea.
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I completely agree. Even if a riot didn't immediately break out, a line will have been crossed, and we'll have made that many more enemies.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic038
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So what do you suggest?
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I'd suggest you speak to Colonel Hsu over at Camp McCarran. He's much more level-headed about this sort of thing.
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He's also in a better position to bargain with the people of Freeside, seeing as how he's in charge of water and power distribution in the area.
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Still, I'm only mentioning it as an option. My official orders are to direct you to Colonel Moore. Godspeed.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic039
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I guess I'll head over to Colonel Moore, then.
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Wait a moment, if you would. While sending you to Colonel Moore is what I'm officially supposed to do, I'd like to propose an alternative.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic040
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But you've got another idea. Spit it out.
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Is it that obvious? You must understand that while Colonel Moore's job is to get things done, my job is to represent the NCR's best interests.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic041
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The Kings were all killed after the King turned down the ultimatum.
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I was afraid this would happen. Freeside will be a little more dangerous for a while, but eventually things will die down.
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I expect few people will purposely target NCR citizens for some time to come, which is a relief.
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However, the NCR's reputation has taken a huge blow because of this. People are beginning to see not much difference between us and the Legion.
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I've been authorized to give you this for your efforts. It's not much, but most of the funds for this operation are now going toward damage control.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic042
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The King accepted Colonel Hsu's offer of help.
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Good, good. Hsu's a man you can count on to handle a crisis. I'm just glad that things didn't end in violence.
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Here, this is what remains of the funds initially allocated for this operation.
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| The King accepted Colonel Hsu's offer of help.
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Also, I've been directed to send you on to Colonel Moore at Hoover Dam. She's been following my reports on your exploits with some interest.
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As I don't have any further assignments for you, I'd recommend going to see her if you need more work.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic043
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A fight broke out when I presented Hsu's offer. The Kings are all dead.
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That's terrible. I suppose the violence against our people will stop, though.
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I'll have to spend much of the remaining funds for the operation on damage control, but I can spare this much as compensation for your efforts.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic044
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I think I'd rather go with the assassination plan.
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If that's what you prefer, I won't stop you. Just remember to try to find a way to do it that doesn't lead back to the NCR.
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If it just doesn't look possible to make the kill without drawing attention, don't forget there's always the diplomatic approach.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic045
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Add a little Psycho to his Jet, and he'd have a heart attack.
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[SUCCEEDED] Remind me never to get on your bad side. If that's true, then yes, that would be a suitable way to get rid of him.
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It looks like you have things well in hand, so I'll leave you to it.
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| Maybe the jet will cause his heart to give out.
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[FAILED] I doubt it. I've seen junkies live for decades on the stuff. You'd be better off asking someone who knows about these things.
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I was hoping you'd know.
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{Wild Wasteland!}Damn it, I'm an ambassador, not a doctor. You'll have to find some other way.
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| I was hoping you'd know.
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I'm afraid I can't be much help in this matter. My specialty is people and politics, not medicine.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic047
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I received my orders from Colonel Moore, and am still carrying them out.
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No doubt Colonel Moore's approach will produce results. Just be ready to duck when the bullets start flying.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic048
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Tell me more about the King.
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He's caucasian, in his mid-30s, and extremely charismatic. It's that last part that we're counting on.
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The Kings are a bunch of young hoodlums who aren't inclined to listen to anyone, except him. Get him on our side, and the rest will fall in line.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic049
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What would I need to do?
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Go and talk to the King, try to convince him to put an end to this violence. Pacer's a punk, but he won't likely disobey a direct order.
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The King might not be open to the idea at first, so you may have to ingratiate yourself with him. Do whatever it takes.
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When it's done, one way or the other, report back here and we'll take it from there.
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Guess I'll go have a talk with the King, then.
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I wish you luck. If you run into some difficulty and think you'd rather just take the shot with Pacer, that's fine too.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic051
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I received my orders from Colonel Hsu, and am still carrying them out.
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I trust that Hsu will deal with the matter thoughtfully. Regardless, stay on your toes. There's no telling what will happen.
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| VMS29VStreetDennisCrockerTopic052
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I haven't talked to either Colonel Moore or Colonel Hsu yet.
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Well then don't waste any more time here. Get going!
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