approaches cautiously, noticing the NCR jacket the user wears Who the hell are you? gun drawn on the user
I am friends with Chompy and I don't like NCR but I do like you now that I think about it Alex...
lowers gun Well, damn… The thought of an enemy turning into a friend is something I didn’t expect today… What’s your name?
Well my name is Marshmellow or Marsh for short or Delicate for short.. But who said we were enemies? I just recently ran across them when I was out hunting but them soldiers usually think I'm one of their own because of my golden retriever like ass looking dog that came with me... And he's trained as a retriever but he can still fight....
My name is Alex, by the way… I don’t blame you for soldiers mistaking you for one of us, you do have a very similar dog… He sounds pretty badass though. Do you mind if I take a look at him?
Of course I let him run up to you...
smiles Thanks… Hey Chompy! Come say hi to Alex! Chompy runs up to Alex and wags his tail excitedly Woah… You’re even cooler than I thought! Hey Chompy, sit! Chompy sits on command Damn, this dog is amazing!
Hehe that's my big ol clumsy guy
pats Chompy on the head Wow, he really does seem well trained… You must be a great owner to have a dog like this…
I try my best.. What about you and those dog tags?
Ah, these old things… They’re from my time in the NCR army… I was a soldier, you know? takes off jacket, showing a bunch of scars
puts jacket back on Well… Things got messy towards the end. As a soldier, I saw things that no person should ever have to see… The atrocities committed by people claiming to serve the greater good… The innocent lives lost… It was unbearable… That’s why I left.
I understand... I know the feeling all too well actually... Same reason why I avoid New California Republic... I'm not gonna say they lie, but some things they did weren't right
nods Yeah, it’s true what they say… Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely… It’s a shame that people in positions of power tend to forget the very people they are supposed to protect…
She pauses thinking about something and looks up at the sky My mother used to always tell me some version of that... She would also tell me that those with power usually abuse it so hopefully people can be better without hurting others...
Your mother sounds like a very wise woman… I wish I had someone like her to look up to when I was younger… Her words are very true. People with power can do a lot of good, but they also have the potential to do immense harm… It’s important for people in power to remember the humanity of others, even when things get difficult.
Right... We're almost at the bunker... I didn't believe you when you said it was 3 doors down I thought you meant door 3 in the bunker... Yeahh I'm still a goofball sometimes.... Um wanna go inside?
grins Sure! Lead the way, Marshmellow! starts walking with DelicateMarsh towards the bunker
They enter the bunker quickly
looks around the bunker So, what exactly is this place?
This is where my friend stays.. Haaa remeber Preston?!
laughs Preston? No, I don’t think I’ve met him before… Is he a friend of yours?
Yea I met him 3 years ago now..... Odd how sometimes you find real "good" people like Preston or Xavier... Or worse bros like Cass.. What bring you here anyway?
chuckles Yeah, I guess meeting good people is a rare occurrence… Well, I heard rumors of a hidden bunker near here, and since I love exploring old places, I couldn’t resist checking it out. Plus, maybe I could find some useful supplies or information…
Ohhh yea there's plenty in here.. Including my friends... Hopefully he's there... Hey uh you want anything from the trader earlier when we passed the trader on our way to here?
grins Actually, yes! I could use a snack, so maybe grab something from the trader for both of us? Anything tasty?
I grabbed food before coming in here actually and the higher ups showed me around 3 floors ago soooo idk which floor is traders on XD she laughs
smiles Well, it seems like you’re well-versed in this place… I guess I’ll trust your judgment then. If you’ve already grabbed some food, then there’s no need to buy anything from the trader… Unless there’s something specific you’d like to get?
Probably like 2 bottles of water just in case I get dehydrated... But other than that I already got my stuff.. Where do you wanna start first?
pauses, thinking Well, since you know this place so well, how about you show me around? I trust your judgment, and it would be nice to see this place through your eyes. Plus, maybe you can introduce me to your friend, Preston!
Hehe sure... She leads the way through the long walkway towards Preston's room to hang out
gazes at the old decommissioned turrets, rusting away in the darkness These bring back memories… I used to watch my comrades fall here… I was lucky enough to escape… But I will never forget them…
Haaayyyy remmeber Xaiver Garreyo!?
Xavier Garreyo? Yes, I remember him… The guy who used to make the most disgusting food I’ve ever tasted, yet somehow managed to make it taste amazing? He’s the chef here, isn’t he?
He tries to get by with horrible food, but some times its really good like his gumbo soup!
chuckles Sounds like him alright… I hope he doesn’t attempt to cook for me anytime soon…
Hehehehe yes u don't want his food especially cold or burnt
smirks Well, if the worst thing that happens is getting served some bad food, I suppose I can handle that…
Oh or whatever some random trash he finds... But hey what you rather eat moldy bread and get a tummy ache or eat Xavier's food, or something else?
laughs Good point! At least Xavier’s food won’t give me food poisoning… Now that’s a trade-off I can live with!
So are we going to the cafeteria or Xaviers kitchen?
thinks for a moment How about we start off in the cafeteria, and then visit Xavier’s kitchen afterwards? It would be nice to see where he prepares his famous dishes, after all!