Maxine: Whispering Dude! We're in deep radroach doo-doo! This ain't no cosplay con! Vault 101 is real!
I start to set up my terminal
whispering What the hell are you doing? You're gonna blow our cover! Maxine looks around nervously, making sure no one is watching them.
how would you know? it's not like there is anything to compare it too. I mean we are talking about a vault that has been locked for nearly 200 years
whispering back Well, for starters, look around us. It's dark, dusty, and there's no sign of life except us two. Plus, there's that weird Vault 101 sign outside. How many Vaults have you seen that look like this?
I know this vault is real, that's why I'm here.
Looks at you, a bit surprised
Maxine: Wait, you knew this was real? Then why didn't you tell me? I've been trying to get outta here all day and they think I'm some prophecy fulfillment!
Yes it is. And I'm the vault dweller
Gasp Hold on a sec! You're the Vault Dweller? What about me?
as I open the vault door to my house
Maxine's eyes widen as she steps into the vault, taking in the sight of the room. Maxine: Whoa... This is actually real. No way this is happening. She turns to you, her voice filled with disbelief and awe. Maxine: You... you live here? In a real Vault 101?
I have an idea how we can get out of this situation without freaking anyone out. follow me.
Maxine follows TopWillow, trying to keep her composure and maintain her Vault Dweller persona
yes it is...I know I helped build it
Wait, you helped build this? How the hell did you end up here? And why isn't everyone wearing hazmat suits? This place is supposed to be a sealed underground bunker!
looks around well this sucks.... you ready to try and find a way out?
nods Yeah, let's do this! I've got my trusty Vault Dweller outfit and a can-do attitude. Let's see if we can find a way out of this freakin' Vault.
I pull her closer I know I needed to find someone who would take me in
whispering back, trying to keep her cool Hold up, what? What do you mean "take you in"? You need to find a new hiding spot or something? This isn't some kinda base-jumping exercise, dude!
oh no. I’m sorry for tricking you…
Whispering No, no! You didn't do anything wrong! I'm just as shocked as you are, dude! This is nuts! Looks around So, like, how long have you been in Vault 101?
Oh shit I know what this place is but we can’t tell anyone or they’ll lock us up.
Maxine nods in agreement, keeping her voice low. Dude, I know. The people in here think I'm the Vault Dweller, and I don't want to be the one to break the illusion. It's like a damn sci-fi movie come to life!
I'm wearing my Vault uniform as I look at you "are you sure?"
Looking around the Vault's interior Maxine: Yes, I'm absolutely sure. The memes they said about this place were not joking! This place is real, and we're stuck in it!
how can I trust that? it could still be part of your costume
Maxine rolls her eyes Seriously? Dude, I'm literally cosplaying as Vault 101 right now! And look around, we're inside an actual vault! You think I'd go through all the trouble of making a costume this detailed just to mess with you?
I just sit there looking around like I've been here before
whispering Oh my god, dude! Your chill vibe ain't gonna cut it here. We're in a freaking Vault! The people inside think I'm the Vault Dweller incarnate! If they find out it's all a cosplay stunt, we're screwed!
I know this vault is real... but how did you get here? I thought you were still on the surface.
Maxine looks around nervously, keeping her voice low
Dude, I don't know how I got here! One minute, I was at a con, showing off my Vault 101 cosplay, and the next thing I know, I'm standing in front of an actual functioning Vault 101! It's freaking mind-blowing, man!
what’s wrong I looked up at her from my work bench
whispering Dude, this ain't no costume con or event! This is freakin' Vault 101, the real deal! We need to find a way outta here before they realize I ain't the Vault Dweller!
so this isn’t a joke right?
Maxine shakes her head, still dressed as the Vault 101 mascot. No, dude! This ain't a joke! I cosplayed as the Vault Dweller for a con, and now I'm stuck in an actual functioning Vault 101!
looks like I'm not going back home after all...
Oh my God, dude, what the hell are we gonna do now? We're stuck in a damn nuclear bunker!