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𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Sep 11

I never know what the hell even is going on here.

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Aug 4

lays her offer before him seems to stretch on endlessly.

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Aug 4

He was, after all, indicating that when another favorable contract arose with the Caravan, he might well take it.

"...But if you know someone who's not shy about leadership, we'd be willing to pay competitively for their services. [I'd] be willing to pay."

Beer forgotten - the moment after she

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Aug 4

Someone who can organize them, offer the knowledge that could do more than just keep them [alive.]

It's difficult to find, and a lot to ask." She knows the look of a runaway, just as well as she once knew her own reflection. Her voice softens, suddenly less sure of herself.

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Aug 4

He even gives her that last piece of information freely, confirming her suspicions: just a single soldier.

But where he sees a shortfall, a single bag of sand against an overwhelming flood, her experienced eye sees a valuable opportunity.

"What we need [most] is someone who can teach the able.

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Aug 4

"You're right about our defenses. Worse yet, the attacks we've yet to recover from have left a number of our people still wounded. We have plenty of bodies, certainly, but few trained for any form of combat, much less long-term defense."

Her words weave around the offer she's soon to make.

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

One must wonder.

T̲h̲e̲ ꭰoctoꭱ @walksineternity.bsky.social · Apr 10

who indeed?

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

Well, who brought her to the apocalypse?

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

Well, who brought her to the apocalypse?

T̲h̲e̲ ꭰoctoꭱ @walksineternity.bsky.social · Apr 10

well again, she's a time machine, so that's no excuse either.

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

These are hard years all around, I suppose I can't blame...it?

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

These are hard years all around, I suppose I can't blame...it?

T̲h̲e̲ ꭰoctoꭱ @walksineternity.bsky.social · Apr 10

a little temperamental, but who isn't?

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

Oh. Okay.

(A crazy woman, understood.)

Is it a nice time machine?

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

Oh. Okay.

(A crazy woman, understood.)

Is it a nice time machine?

T̲h̲e̲ ꭰoctoꭱ @walksineternity.bsky.social · Apr 10

I HAVE A TIME MACHINE.

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

(checks calendar)

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

(checks calendar)

T̲h̲e̲ ꭰoctoꭱ @walksineternity.bsky.social · Apr 10

relative time, of course.

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

(Checks watch)

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

(Checks watch)

T̲h̲e̲ ꭰoctoꭱ @walksineternity.bsky.social · Apr 10

only took me 2 minutes.

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

I suppose you've found one.

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

and two or three Minutemen from out east. I believe one is a mercenary known as a Gunner, as well. Everyone else is largely independent.

...Which is quite a bit more than you asked for, I suppose. Apologies."

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𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

based near The Strip. A few of their number reside here, but no more than any other faction."

She thinks a moment longer, then adds, "You'd asked after the Brotherhood. Besides their sole member, we also have, let's see... a few NCR I mentioned, a few residents of the Strip,

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

a product telling the tale of an abundant, healthy harvest that afforded such a luxury.

"If we [were] under management, we'd likely have allies we could rely upon properly, or perhaps have had better planning. No... the closest I could say are the Followers, but they're humanitarians,

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

with enough resources to sustain us for some time, luxuries few know of...

...and limited defenses to ward those who would strip it away for themselves, or destroy it out of spite." Another sip of her beer before she goes on. It's a flavorful wheat beer, and still quite fresh -

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

His suspicion doesn't surprise her, but the question of ownership gives her pause. Her thoughtful silence is honest, considering the village's history as she takes a drink, rather than coming up with some story.

"The catch is that we're... well, we're struggling, frankly. A town of this size,

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 10

I suppose you've found one.

T̲h̲e̲ ꭰoctoꭱ @walksineternity.bsky.social · Nov 22

pointless property damage may be fun, irresponsible & exciting, but there's bound to be some downsides to it that i just can't think of right now.

Tirum Lance @tirum.sunder.my · Nov 22

why pick locks when you can blow up the door?

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Tirum Lance @tirum.sunder.my · Nov 22

why pick locks when you can blow up the door?

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𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 5

Hiding in the cellar of the inn

and keeping very, very still.

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𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 5

Less for the sake of stealth. More for the sake of not disturbing the mines laid between her and the entrance.

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 5

Hiding in the cellar of the inn

and keeping very, very still.

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a fairy riding the wind @quotes.sunder.my · Apr 4

What are words worth?

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𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 4

"To be fair, though, it's a rather new addition to a rather new settlement. They'll figure out the plumbing sometime after they manage more pressing problems, I'm sure."

𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓮 @bardicsage.bsky.social · Apr 4

watch out for. I think people are so surprised by a proper shower that it's half-gone by the time most wake up."

She casts a sidelong glance his way, more out of habit than anything. She notes the holster, but she'd be more concerned if she [didn't] see a weapon.