Entry #- (lost count) day 146 back towards DC:
Stopping at Redstone turned out to not be a bad idea. They're still ghoul accepting, which was refreshing. Things change so fast these days. It was good for Amanda to see. Poor girl thinks the whole wasteland is after her, so it's good to see that sometimes it's not. She'll understand soon enough, once we get to Underground Underworld. Of course Redstone wasn't without its drawbacks. The leader of the place was friendly enough, but he seemed unsure about sending any men into DC. Who can blame him? The place is a death sentence to most. One of the recruits called our new partner, Erin, crazy. I think he believed it too. He thought that the leader sent her with us because we're ghouls. Send the crazy one with the ghouls. No, their leader, (Simon! His name was Simon!) anyway, he had no issue with ghouls. It's more likely that he wanted to get rid of her. Probably thought she was crazy too. DC is a death sentence. In all honesty I didn't think we would actually get a traveling partner. It's my first time back in DC for 46 years, I need some gossip about what's been going on if I'm going to get us through alive. I heard something about a broadcast station. I guess I'll have to get that radio running again. Amanda was spooked by what the guy said, and the new girl's first impression wasn't the best. I don't think she's crazy, at least not in the way most people might see it. She's just scared and probably confused. She's a Vault Dweller. I should know, I've seen enough of them. They're pasty white, never seen the sun, living under rocks. This one seems new too. She's keeping her eyes out, perceptive. It's a good trait to have in a partner, and even better considering Amanda's lack of it. The only thing that worries me is the new girl's attire. She doesn't have one of those Pip-Boys. Most Vault Dwellers have one. They never take them off. I once saw a boy have his shot through, it turned him crazy. I didn't know there were any Vaults in this area. It might be useful to know about it, especially if it's still in operation. I'll have to ask her about it, although most don't like to talk about them. Scary places from what I hear.