The Henderson Journals

by The-Suburban-Guy

These are the logs of Michael Henderson, resident of Vault 72 and later founding member of the "Douglas Vault" settlement. They detail his life within the Vault, as well as some of the founding and growth of the settlement following the return to the surface. This story is intended to fit within the Fallout canon, filling in some of the gaps in Pennsylvania's post-war history.

25. Miss Priss

Entry 24: "Miss Priss" 8.6.78

Well, I have to say one thing: Mr. Ehst is an absolutely terrifying man when he can want to be. When I went to confront Nora I was greeted by her wall of a father at the door. I thought his threats about us being together for New Years were bad enough, but sitting quietly as we waited for Nora to arrive was terrifying.

The Ehsts have a much nicer living facility than I do. They live in the other wing, not far from Joe, but a floor higher. As we waited in their living room I felt his eyes drilling through my forehead. Every few minutes I tried to speak, but he immediately cut me off with a look.

When Nora walked in she immediately blushed. Apparently seeing her faux suitor being non-verbally berated by her father causes her to become embarrassed. She quickly told off her father and pulled me aside to the corner of the room.

She immediately asked what I was doing there. I replied with Sarah's comments, and asked as to why she stated we were dating.

At this point she began to become even more red.

I scratched my neck as I spoke, "You know, if you wanted to go out you could have asked. You may be a total Miss Priss, but you're not all bad."

She smiled and began to fade back to normal.

After a brief conversation with her father, he relented to allow us to date. Threats of removing my manhood upon upsetting Nora remaining in play.

So, Nora and I are dating now. I never thought I'd say that.