TOPIC
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TOPIC TEXT / PROMPT
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EMOTION
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RESPONSE TEXT
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DLC01AboutBrotherhood
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Do you ever miss the Brotherhood of Steel?
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Disgust 50
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Not in the slightest. During the Scourge, we looted The Pitt and left the rest of it to rot. I was just a dumb convert who got stuck here afterwards.
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1
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Neutral 50
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See, beneath it all, the Brotherhood's just lazy. It's easier to loot a dying city than work to bring it back to life, so that's what they did.
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2
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Disgust 25
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They're so obsessed with the technology of the past, they don't care what needs to be done for today and tomorrow.
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3
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Anger 50
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It takes real work to rebuild and run a city. But there isn't a machine to do it for them, so the Brotherhood ain't interested. Good riddance.
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4
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Where did you get that powered armor?
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Surprise 50
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This thing? It's a relic from my time with the Brotherhood of Steel, decades ago.
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5
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Happy 25
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It's been through so much that they'd hardly recognize it as one of theirs. {Reminiscing}
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6
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Happy 50
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A little like me, come to think of it.
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7
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DLC01AboutMarie1
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How's Marie doing?
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Happy 50
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My little Marie is the very picture of health. And eventually, she'll make it possible for a new generation of healthy babies in The Pitt.
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8
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Happy 25
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You know, I always wanted to make The Pitt a strong city, but that was because I wanted to make my mark on the world. {Reminiscing}
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9
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Happy 50
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But when Marie was born, that changed. Now she's my reason to make The Pitt succeed. Because she's depending on it.
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10
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Happy 25
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It's just something a parent has to do for their child, you understand?
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11
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DLC01AboutPitt
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Can we talk about The Pitt?
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Happy 20
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Now that everything's quieted down, I guess we've got time for the full story. What do you want to know?
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12
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Tell me more about The Pitt.
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Happy 20
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What do you want to know?
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13
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DLC01AboutPitt2A
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How did you rebuild after the Scourge?
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Happy 20
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It wasn't actually that tough. The Scourge had cleared out a lot of Trogs, so we had space to move in.
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14
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Neutral 50
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The Brotherhood had looted a lot, but they left even more behind as "damaged goods." And you can rebuild a lot out of "damaged goods."
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15
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Happy 25
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For example, they took one survivor, a kid the called "Kodiak". But they left his big brothers behind, because they were too wild and mean.
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16
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Happy 50
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But as it turns out, the Bear Brothers were some of my finest soldiers. At least, until they went up against you.
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17
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How did The Pitt get started?
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Disgust 20
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Believe it or not, it started when the Brotherhood decided to loot this hellhole and wipe it off the map. We called it the Scourge.
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18
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Neutral 50
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Back then, I was "Initiate Ashur." But that ended when the Brotherhood left me behind, and I came to see The Pitt in a new light.
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19
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Happy 50
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I was found by tribals who thought I was a god. I didn't argue, and with my leadership and their divine dedication, we began rebuilding this city.
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20
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DLC01AboutPitt2B
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Why do you keep slaves in The Pitt?
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Sad 25
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First of all, they aren't "slaves." They're "workers." They can earn their freedom, like you did.
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21
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Neutral 50
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I know it's not a big difference, but it's important. And it's a lot better than they'll get from the slavers we get them from.
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22
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Why do you keep workers in The Pitt?
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Sad 25
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I wish it wasn't necessary, but we need the labor to keep the city functioning. We don't have the leisure of laziness.
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23
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Anger 20
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Soldiers fight Trogs and get food from outside of town. Workers need to supply them with ammo and gear. Everyone has to do their part, or we all die.
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24
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Sad 50
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Until we have a cure for The Pitt, the city has no children. People die, so we need new people. And sometimes, that means buying them.
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25
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DLC01AboutPitt2C
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Why are The Pitt's slaves treated so poorly?
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Sad 25
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First of all, they aren't "slaves." They're "workers." They can earn their freedom, like you did.
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26
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Neutral 50
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I know it's not a big difference, but it's important. And it's a lot better than they'll get from the slavers we get them from.
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27
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Why are The Pitt's workers treated so poorly?
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Anger 25
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I know some of my soldiers are harsher than they need to be. Usually, it's the ones who were raiders before they signed up here.
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28
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Anger 40
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The workers need to be pushed, but I don't tolerate cruelty for cruelty's sake. The soldiers who used to be workers know where to draw the line.
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29
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Anger 60
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I can't stop all of the abuse, but when someone goes too far, I make sure they're strung up around town as an example.
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30
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DLC01AboutPitt2Exit
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That's all I need to know.
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Happy 20
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Okay.
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31
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DLC01AshurAboutThePitt
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Wait, can you tell me more about what you're doing in The Pitt?
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Sad 25
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Ever since the city was scourged, we've done what everyone does: whatever's necessary to survive. {A little sad - he's not proud of the part he played in scourging the city all those years ago.}
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32
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Anger 50
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I know my city seems barbaric to you, but it's the only way we can carve out a home in this hellhole, and it's kept these people alive. {Unapologetic for his city, and proud of his people's perseverance.}
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33
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Happy 50
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But that's enough stalling for time. So, do you know Wernher? {Happy to catch the player off-guard. Emphasis on "do" - he knows the player knows Wernher, and is daring the player to lie about it.}
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34
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DLC01AshurDefense01A
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I'm sorry, but it was the only way to lure Wernher out of hiding.
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Anger 10
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Clever thinking, but couldn't you have let us in on your little plan? {Speech Challenge (1930454888)}
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35
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Happy 25
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No matter. Marie's safe now, and that's what really matters. {Honestly thankful for his daughter's safety}
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36
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Happy 50
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The city's got a bright future ahead of it, and I guess you'll have a chance to see it. {Speech Challenge (1930454888)}
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37
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DLC01AshurDefense01B
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Um... It won't happen again?
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Anger 50
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You're fucking right, it won't. I ought to have you thrown out of town. In pieces.
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38
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Anger 15
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But my Marie is safe, Wernher's gone, and the city's got a bright future, so I'm feeling unusually forgiving. Consider yourself lucky. {Honestly thankful for his daughter's safety, and grudgingly accepting the player into the city}
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39
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DLC01AshurEndPitt
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What do you mean about the city's future?
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Happy 25
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Now that Marie's back, we have a chance at curing the disease that's been ravaging The Pitt since the bombs.
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40
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Happy 50
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Without it killing our kids, we can grow like a real city. No more bringing in slaves. No more forced labor. Things can get better.
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41
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Sad 15
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It's taken me a lot of work to rebuild this city. With your help, it's finally going to have a chance. {A little melancholy about the scourge - still feels responsible for the tragedy that befell the city back then.}
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42
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DLC01AshurEndReward
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So, you're not going to kill me?
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Happy 25
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I probably should. Hell, I still might. But you got rid of Wernher, and things are looking good, so you're welcome in my city. For now.
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43
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Anger 10
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As long as you stay in line, you're free to use the Mill's ammo press. But I recommend you head out of town before using the ammo itself. {Subtly threatening the player if they use ammo in town.}
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44
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Happy 25
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And Sandra's made some progress with the radiation studies. You're not on her good side, but I'm sure she wouldn't mind testing it out on you.
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45
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So, how about my reward?
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Happy 50
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You've kept the city in one piece and put a stop to Wernher's plans. Yeah, I guess you've earned one. {Jokingly}
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46
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Happy 25
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As a full citizen of The Pitt, you'll have full access to the ammo press in the Mill. It's how I keep my soldiers well armed, so make good use of it.
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47
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Happy 50
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And I think Sandra's made some progress with the cure. So here's a little something to help with radiation.
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48
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DLC01AshurEndSlaves
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Now that you have Marie back, please set the slaves free.
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Sad 50
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I wish I could, but you have to see things in the bigger picture. Without those workers, this city would fall apart. {Not happy that he has to keep people in forced labor}
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49
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Neutral 50
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The city's disease means we can't have kids, so slaves and recruits are the only way we get new people in the city.
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50
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Happy 50
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But some day, soon, we'll have a cure, and we won't need forced labor. The workers will be free, and the city can grow naturally.
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51
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Sad 25
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Thanks to what you've done, that day is coming. But until then, this is the only way the city can survive.
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52
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What's going to become of the workers?
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Sad 50
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Right now, nothing. Until we can reproduce a treatment from Marie, they'll have to keep working. Otherwise, this city falls apart. {Not happy that he has to keep people in forced labor}
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53
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Happy 50
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But once we do have a cure, things will be different. We won't need to kidnap people for our city. We'll be able to grow naturally.
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54
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Anger 25
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Until then, this is the way it has to be. It's just what has to be done.
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55
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DLC01AshurMeeting01A
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I heard The Pitt was building an army. I'm here to join.
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Happy 50
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You heard right. And after a show like that, how could I refuse someone of your talents?
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56
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Happy 75
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While the rest of the world scrambles to survive, we have an army, industry, and thanks to a recent surprise, we've got no need to fear radiation. {Proud of his city and its bright prospects}
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57
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Anger 25
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But we do have a few loose ends that still need tied up. Tell me, do you know a man named Wernher?
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58
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DLC01AshurMeeting01B
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It's complicated. How about we just say I'm new in town and looking for work?
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Neutral 50
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I understand. We've all got a past, and damn few of us have reason to be proud of it.
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59
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Happy 25
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That's all behind you, now. In The Pitt, you'll be part of a growing army, a thriving industry, and maybe even witness to a cure for radiation. {Offering a tempting sales pitch}
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60
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Anger 25
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But we aren't perfect, and sometimes the past comes back to haunt us. Tell me, do you know a man named Wernher?
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61
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DLC01AshurMeeting01C
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I'm the badass who'll be running this place once I kill you.
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Happy 50
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I figured it'd be something like that. Goodbye, new blood. {Calmly signing the player's death warrant}
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62
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I'm the hero who's going to kill you and free the slaves!
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Happy 50
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I figured it'd be something like that. Goodbye, new blood. {Calmly signing the player's death warrant}
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63
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I'm just here to kill you and reap the rewards.
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Happy 50
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I figured it'd be something like that. Goodbye, new blood. {Calmly signing the player's death warrant}
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64
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DLC01AshurMeeting02A
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Never heard of him. Why? <Lie.>
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Anger 50
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Wernher used to be my second-in-command, until he betrayed me. He was exiled to the slave pens, but he escaped not too long ago. {Speech Challenge (1930454888)}
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65
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Neutral 50
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I believe he's planning to strike at the city again, and may be working with the slaves to do it. {Speech Challenge (1930454888)}
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66
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Anger 10
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You've had a lot of contact with them, so maybe you can hunt him down and put an end to him. Do it, and I'll name you my lieutenant on the spot. {Speech Challenge (1930454888)}
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67
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DLC01AshurMeeting02B
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I met the man, but he seemed like trouble, so I steered clear. <Lie.>
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Anger 50
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Then you know he's not to be trusted. He escaped after a failed coup, and I believe he's working with the slaves to plan a revolt. {Speech Challenge (1930454888)}
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68
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Anger 10
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You know the slaves, and you've met Wernher, so you're in a prime position to put an end to him. Do that, and I'll make you a lieutenant in my army. {Speech Challenge (1930454888)}
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69
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DLC01AshurMeeting02C
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Yes, I do. He's the one who brought me here.
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Happy 50
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I appreciate your honesty. It's a rare virtue in this age. {pleased at the honesty.}
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70
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Neutral 50
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Wernher was my lieutenant until he betrayed me and escaped justice. And if I know him, he brought you here to steal something very dear to the city.
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71
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Anger 25
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Do you intend to follow through with his plan? Feel free to be honest. Please, don't be intimidated by the turret behind you. {appearing open and welcoming, while offering a lightly-veiled threat}
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72
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DLC01AshurMeeting03A
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Sounds like a good deal. I'll track him down.
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Happy 75
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That's what I wanted to hear! You've got a bright future ahead of you in The Pitt, new blood. {Proud of the player for picking the winning side}
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73
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Happy 50
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In fact, I'd like to let you in on a little secret, and show you the amazing advance that'll secure our place in the Wasteland.
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74
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Happy 25
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Now, I think, would be a good time for you to meet the cure for yourself. Let's take a trip back to the lab, where Sandra can explain... {interrupted at end}
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75
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DLC01AshurMeeting03B
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Thanks, but I've got other plans.
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Surprise 25
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Ah, of course. Would these plans happen to involve stealing a precious little something from me? {Playing as if asking innocently - he knows what's up}
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76
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Disgust 50
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Don't look so surprised. Your arrival was too convenient, and even if you never met Wernher, I'm sure he got someone to make you an offer.
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77
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Happy 10
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It's okay, I get a lot of people trying to betray me. Part of the position, really. You can be honest with me.
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78
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DLC01AshurNote1
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Diary 1: To Marie
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Neutral 50
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Test, one, two. Looks like this thing's on. Marie, if you're there, this is your father speaking: Ishmael Ashur, sometimes called Lord of The Pitt. {Hesitates briefly at first, but gets into his stride, basically making a "video diary" for his newborn daughter, in case something happens to him.}
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79
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Neutral 50
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Now, I hope you're hearing this ten years from now, sitting on my knee safe and sound. Right about now, I bet I'm looking pretty silly.
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80
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Neutral 50
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But things don't always work out the way we'd like. There are a lot of risks, including what your mother would do if she heard me talking like this.
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81
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Neutral 50
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And I'm not about to risk leaving you alone without knowing where you came from. These tapes are for you, so you can know who your father really was.
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82
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DLC01AshurNote2
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Diary 2: The Scourge
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Neutral 50
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Marie, the first thing you need to know is that I wasn't always the Lord of The Pitt. Long before I was a king, I was a scholar and a soldier.
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83
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Neutral 50
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In fact, I was in the Brotherhood of Steel. You've probably heard about them. But you may not have heard what we did to this city: the Scourge.
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84
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Neutral 50
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When we came here, The Pitt was just a breeding ground for Trogs, cannibals, and worse. Commander had us torch the place and take what we could.
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85
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Neutral 50
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The Pitt had useful technology, but it was suicide to stay here. So when an explosion left me buried in the Mill, my brothers were sure I was dead.
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86
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Neutral 50
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I don't blame them for leaving. I probably would have. We thought nothing could live in The Pitt. We were wrong.
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87
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DLC01AshurNote3
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Diary 3: The Mill
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Neutral 50
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Marie, you know those fights in the Mill's arena? Well, its first fight was when I woke up to someone pulling me out from a pile of rubble.
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88
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Neutral 50
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At first I thought it was my brothers pulling me to safety. Instead, it was a scavenger trying to steal my armor. She didn't get it.
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89
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Neutral 50
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But I learned she had a whole family of scavengers. They'd make raids into the city for gear from the Mill. And that gave me an idea.
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90
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Neutral 50
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This was the only working steel mill we'd ever seen. In a world of leftovers, it was a chance to build again. And that was worth any price.
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91
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Neutral 50
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The scavengers saw me as a god, so along with my Brotherhood know-how, it was easy to set up the basics. We started to build a city.
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92
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DLC01AshurNote4
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Diary 4: The Cure
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Neutral 50
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As word of a new settlement got out, the city started growing, and fast. When Raiders attacked, I'd kill the leader and recruit the rest.
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93
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Neutral 50
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I had to. The city's disease meant we couldn't have children, so recruiting was the only way to grow. And as we grew, the Mill needed more workers.
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94
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Neutral 50
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And, yes, that meant recruiting workers by force. I'm not proud of it, but it's the only way to keep the city supplied and armed.
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95
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Neutral 50
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But it was always a temporary solution, until our best scientist found a way to cure the city's epidemic. Sandra and I worked on it day and night.
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96
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Neutral 50
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And after one, particularly late night of work, we were blessed with a cure. It's the cure inside you, Marie. {Euphemism on "particularly late night of work" - when Marie was conceived}
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97
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Neutral 50
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Even now, we're doing everything we can to figure out how to share your gift with the city - while keeping you safe, of course!
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98
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Neutral 50
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So by the time you're old enough to hear this, you'll already be a hero. Congratulations, Marie. You've already saved us all. I knew you would.
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99
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DLC01AshurReward02A
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So, what do I do now?
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Happy 50
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That's up to you. We'll keep working on the cure and keep the city running. You're free to come and go as you like.
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100
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Happy 25
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Of course, you can help out at the mill by collecting metal from the Steelyard. It'd help lighten the load on the workers.
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101
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Neutral 50
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And if you want to work on Sandra's good side, you can always bring her toys for Marie. It's a little thing, but it'd make a difference.
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102
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DLC01AshurReward02B
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Guess it's time to kick back and live the life of luxury.
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Happy 50
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Sure if that's what you want. I'm sure Harris will keep pouring drinks down your throat, as long as you can afford them.
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103
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Happy 25
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Or you can help out at the mill by collecting metal from the Steelyard. I'm sure the foreman would be glad to repay you for your work.
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104
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Neutral 50
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And if you want to get on Sandra's good side, you can always bring her toys for Marie. It's a little thing, but it'd make a difference.
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105
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DLC01AshurWernherOffer1A
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He made me an offer, but now that I know the score, I'm joining your side.
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Happy 50
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A wise decision, new blood. A very wise decision. It looks like Wernher underestimated you.
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106
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Anger 50
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And he certainly didn't appreciate what I'd do to anyone that threatened our little discovery. {A flash of anger at anyone hurting his baby.}
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107
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Happy 50
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Now, I think, would be a good time for you to meet the cure for yourself. Let's take a trip back to the lab, where Sandra can explain... {Interrupted at end.}
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108
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DLC01AshurWernherOffer1B
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He said you had the key to ruling the city, and I'm here to collect.
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Happy 50
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That's an interesting way to put it. But yes, I suppose the city's future does rest squarely upon it.
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109
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Neutral 50
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Something tells me you won't want the responsibility that comes with it.
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110
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Neutral 50
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Now, someone of your character would be much better off if you just... {interrupted at the end.}
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111
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He said your discovery will free the slaves and cure them. How could I say no?
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Neutral 50
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Easy enough. You could say no because he lied to you.
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112
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Happy 50
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My discovery is a miracle, but it isn't the type that sets slaves free. {Aware of the biblical reference}
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113
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Neutral 50
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Now, it would do a lot more good if you were to... {Interrupted at end.}
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114
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He wanted me to steal a valuable cure. I'm just in it for the caps.
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Happy 50
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Oh, it's valuable. I'd say there's nothing I care more about in the world.
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115
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Anger 50
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But Wernher doesn't truly appreciate everything it means to me, or to The Pitt.
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116
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Happy 25
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Now, if caps are all you want, I can make you a much better offer than that snake, and all you have to do is... {Interrupted at end}
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117
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DLC01AshurWernherOffer1C
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I have no idea what you're talking about.
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Disgust 50
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Then that means you're either a liar or a moron. And neither one is a trait I like to see in my army.
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118
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Happy 50
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Care to try again? {Friendly, but dangerous}
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119
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GREETING
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GREETING
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Anger 50
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You kidnapped my daughter, fought my raiders, and gave the workers the ridiculous idea that they can free themselves. {Coldly furious}
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120
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Anger 25
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What do you have to say in your defense?
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121
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GREETING
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Happy 50
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I knew I could trust you, and I wasn't disappointed. Wernher's been stopped, the workers are returning to their rightful place. {Proud of the player's work}
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122
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Happy 25
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The Pitt has a bright future ahead of it, and so do you.
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123
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GREETING
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Happy 50
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Nice work in the hole, new blood. Knew you couldn't be one of our normal workers.
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124
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Anger 50
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So, that begs the question: who are you, and what are you doing in my city? {slightly menacing}
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125
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GREETING
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Anger 50
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Go find Wernher and put a stop to him. I've got a revolt to stomp down.
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126
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GREETING
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Happy 50
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You're a citizen of The Pitt, now. Doesn't sound like much, but wear that title with pride - it means you're part of something bigger than yourself.
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127
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GREETING
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Happy 50
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Well, if it isn't the champion of The Pitt. {Friendly}
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128
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GREETING
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Happy 50
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Always good to see you in town. {Friendly}
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129
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GREETING
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Happy 50
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How's life treating you, kid?
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130
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GREETING
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Anger 50
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Go away.
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131
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SpeechChallengeFailure
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SpeechChallengeFailure
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Surprise 50
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Is that so? My second-in-command Wernher betrays me, works with slaves to escape justice, and then you magically appear among the slaves in my city? {Obviously knows the player is lying.}
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132
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Disgust 50
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Next you'll claim he didn't send you to steal from me.
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133
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SpeechChallengeFailure
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Anger 25
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I find that hard to believe. But you still managed to find him, and that's more than my men were able to do, so good work, I suppose. {Skeptical and grudging in the extreme}
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134
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Happy 10
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And Marie is back safe and sound, which is what really matters. And you stopped Wernher, so I guess you can live. {Honestly happy his daughter is safe, and grudgingly pardoning the player}
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135
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Anger 25
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If the city's future wasn't so bright, this would have gone a lot worse for you.
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136
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