As much as I don't like giving heads ups, I'm gonna have to clear this out. There won't be anymore perspectives taken from Piper.

Back on the main road. I think...

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"Irresistible" by Fall Out Boy

-The Resource Wars II: Pulled Strings-

:::Welcome to Robco Industries [TM] Termlink:::

- WELCOME TO THE ENCLAVE -

:::Officer's Personal Logs:::

:::LOG 5: Military Plans:::

Date : September 25

Year : 2287

We won over the NCR in further West a two weeks and half ago . Aiming directly to California, their own political leaders actually bought our missile threat . Though, we would still launch our missiles right away, but the thought of their civilian lives, a necessary stalemate had to be done . But . . . Surrender is no alternative to execution . Those that served a rank in the name of the New California Republic were executed right away . Those lower classed and ranked in service which I had to resolve into another alternative was simply imprisoned . Things are going accorded to plan as least . Buying the wastelanders, if it's the alternate word to freeing them from the NCR was done . The Outcasts were very Pleased . More AI expansion were successful in production with some now manning California with an assigned Outcast division ready to keep things in control under the shadows . Every control there now belongs to the Enclave, by using the Californian Minutemen influence .

Side note: since the start of the Minutemen-NCR conflict at Boston, I've already planned something for the east coast militia version of the NCR . Under Outcast strict supervision, an established Minutemen will be the permanent replacement for the NCR once New Vegas is cleansed of NCR . Minutemen loves settlements ? There'll be tons there for them to man handle . I just hoped the higher appointed officials I chose on California never chose wrong appointing Preston Garvey as Colonel of the Minutemen . I may still have to keep Chuck keep in tabs with the Commonwealth Minutemen as well just to keep track of their operations there even though NCR had finally been wiped out there . Now why did I wanted to do this again ? Oh, right . . . To make sure it's not only the Enclave, MY Enclave expanding in the wasteland . I'm trying to do something different for once out of a fucking regret out of those executions I had done recently . . . But in reality, I'm just using the Minutemen to distract all attention with their influence while my Enclave absorbs all the resources it rightfully owns .

Perhaps, I never chose wrong . Chuck and the Outcasts supervising and reporting Minutemen operations of different branches to me would be a fine tactic to boost the Enclave's military control further on the Wasteland . It's protecting the people at a minute's notice after all . . . The Enclave, Outcast, and myself lack that . But we can make greater use of the Minutemen for it as well as being our neighboring military force . Better than the NCR, better than the Brotherhood, better than the USAF . Though, I have no plans keeping people safe, I'll leave that to the Minutemen on all branches . I intend to focus more on Military focuses for the Enclave . . .

And Mexico -Surrendered 4 days ago. Finally. Unfortunately, the NCR there would have to be followed to the same procedure as California . Execute high ranking NCR commanders, imprison soldiers . With that out of the way, my troops at Colorado can feel more at ease without doubling time while colonizing both Arizona and Utah before finally cornering the NCR at Vegas . Idaho and Oregon are clearly easy targets but shall be included for Enclave unification .

Speaking of unification, the Outcast had rounded up captivated remnants from Utah and further of Arizona . Remnants of a tribe called Legion, Great Khans and some band called Powder Gangers shall all be crucified . Pests with those likes don't deserve imprisonment .

*Personal note*

Brotherhood. What do I think of the word 'Brotherhood' ? -A greedy bunch of fucking technology hoarders, that's what .

After getting to know more perspective of the people from Mojave, an NCR- Brotherhood war took place years ago. But the success of the NCR pushing back the Brotherhood earned them a good karma -Brotherhood blowing up their gold reserves, the NCR's very own currency- that answers why they're still using caps as currency despite for a large expanded three nations . But speaking of the Brotherhood, those came from the California . . . Further instructions shall be sent forth to my field commanders on the Californian Minutemen there about dealing with whatever Brotherhood is there . But the news doesn't end up yet . . .

Words about the Brotherhood that we annihilated along with the Navarro remnants, and rag tag Desert Rangers were only so much, but proves too valuable in the Enclave intelligence . Though, Reilly's Rangers originated from DC as we've gathered, they must've been absorb, if not, then negotiated to work with the Desert Rangers . Non-serious topic, but the Brotherhood from the Midwest that were said to come from Colorado .

With recon squads there dispatched, we retraced the Brotherhood's steps from Colorado, to Kansas, Missouri, and all the way to whatever is left of Chicago . Though, Missouri is said to be inhabited . Incoming reports stated tribal villagers, super mutants and death claws other than non-ferals only populated whatever wasteland is there, while mostly, skeletons littered all over the city of Illinois, other than that, were countless offlined robots .

Thanks to the knowledge of PVT. Green, and his fellow squad mates all originating from Chicago telling passed over to them were tales from older decades, we now have Intel of a war between robots, and the Brotherhood of Steel . But what I found hard to believe was, a tolerant Brotherhood taking in all sentient life into its ranks in exchange for food and labor as well was to further increasing its ranks . Perhaps it grew, but what was important now that Green confirmed that a war took place at Chicago, he also stated a series of bombings all over Illinois took place during that war in Chicago so many years ago . Assuming that wiped out both opposing sides there . . . ?

Further Intel gathering about the Brotherhood of Steel on Chicago was done for the past few days . Reports stated a myth called the 'Calculator' originating from 'Vault 0' was where the armies of robots that the Brotherhood fought came from . . . Located in Cheyenne Mountain .

*I've been eager to hear a report of it. But if what they say is true. The Brotherhood of Steel on the Midwest were tolerant like the Minutemen, perhaps . . . I can use the name under my influence further . As depressing as it is, with the lack of information about the Brotherhood and data about this Calculator, all I could do was sent forth search parties to Chicago further to accumulate all those offline robots for obvious recyclable mechanical resources and recons to Cheyenne Mountain to locate and liberate that underground Vault . Whatever technology is left on that myth called Vault 0 would no doubt is to be similar to pre-war technology, or perhaps better . . . After all, the confiscated Brotherhood power armor proved to be quite a bit advanced than the Brotherhood's in the Commonwealth . Perhaps, different Brotherhood, different technology . . . A different Brotherhood technology that I will absorb into the Enclave to adopt another splinter Brotherhood into the Enclave's name . Then re-forge the Midwestern Brotherhood of Steel . Under my Enclave's military control .*

"Commander?"

Frowning, Amanda turned her head over her shoulder to see a soldier outside her tent.

"A meeting is currently happening, field commanders and Captain Chuck requests for you acquaintance, regarding reports, Commander."

Amanda gave a forced nod.

"I'll be there right away."

Dismissing the soldier then saving her entry, Amanda stood up from her chair before grabbing her black coat, and walked out of her tent.

The heat was still as fucking complicated for her as she internally complained, but to the fact that they're one step close to remove the NCR out of existence, it was the least of her problems as the Enclave will soon gain all control on the west coast, using the Minutemen influence.

Other than her plot to control the west coast using Minutemen influence, Amanda had taken the first three days during the NCR annexation at California. A three-day search for naval bases that contain any Aircraft Carrier, where one of which was located on a naval base at New Orleans and there she had Chuck in charge of delivering the Aircraft Carrier to Navarro, which was four days later after the fall of the NCR at California.

Though, the whole project was rushed, Amanda was craving for a vertibird fortress and a massive war ship shared at one enormous size, which was to use against future oppressors. Which makes a perfect choice for the recovered Aircraft Carrier now Enclave property for her project.

Stepping inside a larger tent, Amanda was greeted by several field commanding officers which she had promoted in handling troop expansion, resource management, etc and mostly, there was also Chuck, who served as her all around field commanding officer.

"Commander."

Amanda gave a slight nod at Chuck with a frown.

"Status regarding the Aircraft Carrier."

She firmly began. And to see all the officers around a table flinched at her firm, authorized tone, Chuck let out a small sigh, and replied.

"About that Ma'am... The one we found and recovered from New Orleans is still currently under reconstruction. After deciding to take it all apart, which took us days, we had to haul the massive pieces with such a huge amount of vertibirds. All parts were successfully delivered to recent operational outpost slash facility at Navarro, blueprints for redesign and reverse engineering is still in progress by most of our engineering staff. Technicians are tasked on reconstructing the upper decks while alternative reconstruction for the lower decks is on the plans."

Amanda frowned bitterly before folding her arms. To see Chuck sighing, she impatiently waited for him to continue.

"Further reports were trying to figure out how to make it function again, but as we are in luck, the Carrier we got is a pre-war USS Interprise CVN-65. Our oldest records regarding the pre-war navy states the carrier we have is a nuclear-powered vessel. Which, wouldn't be a problem for our technicians and engineers to re-engineer and make it function. But the most problem is the reconstruction needing more resources, for part replacements, improvements, etc."

Amanda slowly shook her head. She knew about the monitoring that also Outcast did on DC when they were retrieving the massive parts for another Carrier, which served as Rivet City. But those were just salvaged parts bought from Rivet City. She wanted a different answer.

"We are on a rush, Captain. Will we have it functional in a few months?"

She questioned with a hiss, making Chuck flinch back, but with a nod given at her, she wanted a response.

"More of a yes and no, Commander. Though, the engineering staff and technicians are doing their very best to reconstruct it back in one piece. As for producing massive propellers, rotors, and replacements for its old engines by jet boosters, our resources are still scarce, Commander. We need a lot more parts. Squeezing out Vegas for it won't be an answer, that's for sure. Especially when it's regarding such abundant metal to re-engineer for a new concept of the Aircraft Carrier into a flying war vessel."

Amanda's bitter frown worsened as she turned to another officer.

"Status about the Midwestern regions?"

"As confirmed about those rumors, Commander. We will soon get more resources coming from Chicago. Though, raider bands wouldn't be a problem, but we've been getting reports of intelligent Deathclaws roaming Illinois-"

"So long as we get all the resources, technology, metal, and everything useful under our possession, do what you must. As for intelligent Deathclaws... Have a few subjects in containment for scientific study on Alaska. See if we can make use of those savages for pacification..."

Turning to another officer, Amanda narrowed her eyes and questioned.

"I've been eager to hear reports about Cheyenne Mountain. What is the status?"

The officer swallowed hard before looking at the folder on her hands and responding.

"Apologies for the delay, Commander. But finally as reported only yesterday evening, 'Vault 0' has been discovered, though no sign of life, but a majority of vast amount of technology laid hidden in store, but... There's another part of the report... "

Amanda let out a groan as the end of the statement.

"Proceed."

"We've also received news about organized groups. Just a minor organization from Missouri. Based on Intel report, a Brotherhood of Steel detachment currently exists on parts of Missouri, Ma'am."

Finally, giving one simple nod, Amanda gave a hard reply.

"Thought you'd say that... But despite killing their fellow knights or whatever bullshit they call themselves, we will have to remain on plans for the third project to establish control on the Midwestern regions."

"Commander, the projects are finely progressing. I still don't think that using such amount of resource on the Aircraft Carrier would be beneficial to the Enclave-"

"You're wrong, Chuck. Though you may only be right in the resources to be used to reconstruct it... But in the end, once it's finished, it will all be very worth it. A fortress hauling vertibirds, coming in and out, back and forth of the Oil Rig and the west coast? It will serve a huge benefit as the Enclave's future war ship."

"But it might take long, perhaps some years to-"

"Not when we have all the resources needed focused on the project itself. We have more AIs at disposal to help put engineers and technicians, many hands can work and rush on the Aircraft Carrier project, the better. I need to have it done as possible."

There was a brief silence on the large tent, most were clearly shivering at her presence other than Chuck who only sighed as he was the only that had gotten so used of her aggressive, brash attitude.

"Well, if we liberate Vault 0, we'll have full access to tech, mechanical resources, etc. Not to mention, those robots at Chicago may still be useful, Commander. Navarro just started receiving containers stuffed with scrapped robots from Illinois."

Piper just waved a hand for Chuck to stop, before changing the subject.

"How is the recent contact from Alaska? Are they still on the go with their election?"

Amanda questioned, and to look at each present officer in the eyes for a response, Chuck was the one who responded to her.

"Regarding the election of General for the Enclave, the former remnants there were still sending forth messages to us, wishing to hear from your perspective and hear your thoughts be elected as-"

Amanda bitterly frowned.

"I don't have time for that bullshit... I need to focus more on enlarging our military power. We can only do, so while we are here on the west coast. Once we're dealt with the NCR, we will relocate to West Virginia and leave the Minutemen take over Vegas."

She earned small nods with Chuck speaking.

"Unifying the west coast would be easy, Commander. Though, reviving the Midwest... For what for might I ask?"

Amanda turned to the aged man suited with a mark VI Outcast X01 and simply replied.

"We've all heard stories from locals, bought information about the Brotherhood of Steel. Knights and bullshit along with some made up fairy tales that they proudly write on their codex. I'm sure, such as yourself... Despite the lack of information, I'm sure you're still aware of that rouge detachment that was stranded on the ruins of the Midwest."

"I am fully aware, Commander. But, they're off the radar, gone rogue. How are we sure that we can trust them if they are indeed alive like the reports says about Missouri?"

"They're the original Outcast, might I remind you. Though, they don't have the ideology of the Outcast. But if those rumors were indeed true... We can absorb them into the Enclave. Though... I hate the word Brotherhood, but giving a little thought about their background, and thanks to the recovered information from the outpost of the remnants, we have part of their codex storing their very own history of their own forged Brotherhood from the Midwest."

To see Chuck sighing again, she earned a small nod. Sometimes, Amanda often wonders how Chuck still manages to deal with her nature...

"Well, if you plan to adopt another Brotherhood into the Enclave, you have our full support, Commander. But as for... Negotiating with them to join our ranks... I think the Outcast shall do the talking."

Sighing with a frown, Amanda just frowned.

"Just keep in mind, Captain. Both project Midwestern, and Aircraft Carrier are two separate projects but are needed to be rushed at the same time. We will only have time until we completely annex the NCR here on Vegas. Perhaps, I may change that, and have all focus on rushing the Aircraft Carrier once we're dealt with the NCR."

There, she noticed the other officers shifting uneasily on their chairs. Amanda frowned.

"If any of you have anything to say, speak now. I don't much time to spare."

"Right..."

Turning to Chuck who spoke, Amanda folded her arms firmly as she impatiently waited.

"General Oliver Lee of the NCR had been further advancing his troops. Triple the patrols around Mojave and as for Freeside, our stationed troops there reported about enlarged NCR patrols. With the Kings doing the peace talks to drive them away, it's little help, and our AIs and Outcast troops are putting Freeside on Enclave's community lockdown had to be initiated. Again. They're like parasites. The NCR just never seem to run out of men, Commander."

Amanda frowned bitterly before giving a response.

"They just won't give up... Very well. Tell all personnel to keep focus on their given orders; combat NCR patrols, be on standby and wait for the signal on storming the NCR at Camp McCarran."

Chuck gave a nod, and turning to another officer, Amanda began to question.

"What's the status on Nelli's Air Force base?"

The officer cleared his throat nervously before reporting.

"The Boomers still refuse to make contact with outsiders, Commander. Though Outcast, personnel managed to convince them to cooperate, the Boomers agreed that we use Nelli's Air Force base as a temporary AI troop encampment for our new produced batch of AIs, but regarding cooperation of field operation, they refused such contact within outsiders other than Enclave and Outcast personnel. We've also provided them food, and basic munitions as you've told in exchange for our use of the Nelli's Air Force base."

Amanda gave a small nod before gesturing for the officer to continue.

"Further Enclave and Outcast relations with the Boomers are slowly working. The adults, and elders agree that they will relocate outside Mojave to set up a village once Minutemen are managing Mojave for their outside protection. Then, once the Boomers clear themselves out, we'll have Nelli's Air Force base as our territory for more AI manufacturing."

Amanda gave a satisfied nod before giving a response.

"Before this meeting ends, I will remind each of you that the Aircraft Carrier is to continue on reverse engineering, as well as the Midwestern to be absorbed before revival. We will burn all resources if needed to complete the Carrier at any cost."

All officers have a crisp nod, and before Amanda was about to make her leave, she turned to Chuck.

"Send a message to the Alaskan bunker. Put the election for General on pause, not until the Aircraft Carrier project is finished."

Seeing Chuck nodding, Amanda then turned to everyone on the tent.

"This meeting is over, dismissed."

And with that, she left the tent and set foot to check up on the abundant number of personnel on their liberated Camp Forlorn Hope.

The eradication of the NCR personnel was as easy as they had liberated the Hoover damn, though the numbers were the only thing that the NCR depended, but the takeover if their territories were all easy mop ups. 188 Trading Post, Aerotech Office Park, Boulder City and even Bitter springs. The only locations that challenged her strategic abilities were Camp Golf, Camp Forlorn Hope, which was the best location she took as her main operational headquarters just South of the Hoover Dam, which she still needed it on strict Enclave surveillance in case of any NCR attempted attacks.

Despite the liberated NCR territories, most of the imprisoned soldiers were all sent to the destroyed Camp Searchlight and Camp Guardian, now serving as maximum security prisons minus Camp Willows and HELIOS One, as both territories were completely destroyed by mini nukes.

All that was left was Camp McCarran, which was the main NCR headquarters on the Mojave. Though, she had the walls destroyed, munitions blown up, all it would take was dealing with the numbers of NCR still there, no doubt when the takeover of the territory, she'll finally get to execute General Lee Oliver. And her Oil Rig, will truly be safe. Unless the active Brotherhood of Steel on all chapters may get on the way, she'll have to resort to a strategic genocide.

Coming so far on a long way, Amanda just wanted to control the wasteland, neutrally. And there was nothing wrong of what she was doing. After all, not everyone were as good with intentions, so there really wasn't anything to reshape at all, other than just simply reforming the irradiated American soil in place, and have it under control of the Enclave.

"Commander."

Turning around to see a soldier with a salute, Amanda just gave a small nod with a frown.

"We've reestablished communication frequency with the Commonwealth airbase, Ma'am. We've also received a report that our package has been secure and see being delivered. Also, Commonwealth Minutemen reports that Colonel Cassandra Moore has fled the Commonwealth."

Giving another small nod with a bitter frown, Amanda gave a reply.

"Have the Courier for interrogation once he's delivered here. Torture if you must. I want all those technologies recovered."

After receiving a quick nod, Amanda dismissed the soldier.

It took a while just to obtain the bastard with no name. But once she got what she needed, she'll have to get rid of the Courier, and as for the Colonel of the NCR, she'll just have to wait and see the woman's arrival. Should she make it in, time or too late for the NCR to be dealt with.

Deciding to check up on her Liberty power armor, Amanda decided to give it a few modifications before noticing another soldier approaching her. Amanda cursed with a frown. She hated that.

"Commander, a live radio frequency with the airbase is back on the line. The Captain wishes to hear from you, Ma'am. It's... A very urgent report..."

As she finally stopped working on her Liberty power armor, Amanda gave an irritated sigh before a nod.

"Very well. I'll be in the communications center."

Dismissing the soldier and leaving her power armor, Amanda mentally cursed as she headed to a small establishment.

"What is it."

Amanda began, rather in demand. To see the staff operating the communications turning to her, Amanda cursed before proceeding to a mic connected to a radio.

"This is Commander Amani. I don't supposed that the Outcast has already briefed you about the long communication silence?"

"Yes, Commander. But thank god... We've almost been compromised!"

Amanda groaned in irritation.

"Be specific. Report to me."

"We've been infiltrated by a synth, Comman-"

"How the hell did a synth infiltrated you? Fuck!"

Slamming a fist on the table, Amanda gritted her teeth as she demanded for an answer.

"You better give me an explanation for this. Right. Now."

"Were sorry, Commander... But, just two weeks ago, we thought you came back to the Commonwealth. Appointed as a Colonel... And even gathered former Enclave remnants. Then you started giving out orders like ceasing recruitment, contact with outsiders, remaining vigilant and even had propaganda spewing eyebots…"

Amanda took a long moment in silence. She didn't expect this, but remembering the Institute back at the Commonwealth... It was just so possible...

"What's the status?"

She demanded.

"The airbase is back on recruitment, Ma'am. We've also had another established division on the former Minutemen Castle now claimed as ours. As for the USAF-Brotherhood conflict, we had a temporary alliance initiated with the pre-war military and Maxson's Brotherhood of Steel. But seeing that now has been brought back to normal and stable condition, we still have to worry of the impostor relocating to DC, Commander."

Amanda inhaled deep, her fist clenched tight... She hated that.

"Tell me the status of the airbase."

"During the attempt control of the impostor, Patriot stood against the synth and tried to manage control of our airbase and Castle divisions, Ma'am."

"Get Patriot on the line. I want to hear from him-"

"I'm sorry, Commander... But ever since the successful retaliation against the Brotherhood from DC, Patriot has been MIA. Even the joint investigation found nothing to determine where he is other than his last stop at the Boston Airport-"

"Then initiate another investigation now! Do something!"

"We will try as we can, Commander but-"

"I don't have much time for this bullshit right now... And with Patriot missing, who's going to manage the divisions!?"

"Our captains and myself have been managing the airbase, and Castle divisions Commander. As for the Boston Airport... There's something that the Railroad has recovered."

Amanda cursed loud before questioning.

"What is it now..."

"Colonel Amani, the impostor had abducted former USAF and Brotherhood personnel alike, Commander. And as discovered on the Boston Airport, plans for a modified FEV was discovered, and being conducted on the captives as test subjects. She seems to plan to use it on soldiers as a part of her project United States Secret Service. A scientific modification between the pathogens of a Super Mutant behemoth and the FEV conducted on a human individual."

"You're implying that this impostor has gathered the rest of the other remnants other than Alaska?"

"Yes, Commander. And she bears the old ideology of the Enclave, as the Government itself-"

"Tell all divisions to stand down and defend our territories in case this impostor ever comes back. Keep a daily contact on the frequency and report every activity, operations you're launching on the Commonwealth. And I want recruitment under strict monitor!"

"Ma'am, we have another synth within our recruits. His name is Danse. A former Paladin from Maxson's Brotherhood of Steel, and he was discharged of duty due to him being gone a Gen 3 synth-"

"Kill the synth-"

"Ma'am, I assure you, we have Danse under strict monitoring while in training. He and his fellow Brotherhood Scribe, Haylen haven't shown any signs of compromise-"

Amanda cursed again... Why the fuck are they recruiting discarded Brotherhood soldiers now? That's something she strongly disagrees...

"Commander, we also have an Ex Sentinel of the Brotherhood from the Capital. Sarah Lyons. And by far, she, along with the other two recruits have been showing promising performances-"

"I don't care. Why the hell did you recruited them!?"

"1st Lieutenant Piper Wright has vouched for Danse and Haylen, Commander. She may not have been aware at first of Lyons joining our ranks, but saying that she knows Lyons, Lieutenant Wright has vouched for all three. And only two days ago, Lyons was relocated to the Castle division under Lieutenant Wright."

Amanda's eyes widened shortly before narrowing.

"Piper? Piper joined- And you promoted her to Lieutenant!?"

"Patriot has given her a fast track promotion, Commander. And, she's been fulfilling her role well, too after Patriot's disappearance-"

"That's not the point!"

Taking a pause, Amanda inhaled deeply and tried her best to calm down. Her temper was getting over her again... She hated that.

But what can she do? She's at Vegas, and to think the fact that Piper was given a fast track by Patriot, it was too late to object. Plus, she wasn't even there when Piper firstly joined.

Clearing her throat as she tried her best to calm down, Amanda slowly began.

"Establish frequency of the other division here. I want to have a word with Piper. And Captain... From now on, you will report all Enclave activities to me."

"Yes, Commander. We will contact the Castle now to establish frequency there to Vegas."

Amanda cursed after the line went off. Piper joining the Enclave? Harboring members of the Brotherhood of Steel? That was something she opposed in the first place. With all the things she had to deal with, Piper really just had to add herself now...

The radio started to buzz, there came the frequency online.

Amanda bitterly frowned and cursed as she began.

"Is this 1st Lieutenant Piper Wright? I demand you to speak now if so."

She demanded with a harsh tone.

"Amanda? Oh my god... It's been a while... I, knew it. I knew you were still, out there... Have you... Already been told? About the synth?"

"I know, Piper. But that's not the point! Why the hell did you-"

"I did it to reach out to you, Amanda... I'm sorry if I didn't get to let you know... But, the lines were off..."

Amanda ribbed her temples with her teeth gritting.

"What now. You're willing to die in service for the Enclave? Is that what you want?"

"Amanda I... Did this for you..."

"I don't care, Piper! And you really convinced Patriot to let you join!?"

"He's been looking after me when I was just starting out... But... Patriot is missing... I'm afraid that Colonel Amani has indeed something to do with-"

"Don't you even dare call that impostor with my husband's last name! I swear to god, once I'm dealt with the NCR, I will get those warheads on Appalachia and launch nukes at DC-"

"Amanda, don't make the wasteland any worse than it already is-"

"Then what do you suggest that I do? Waste more time dealing with an impostor!?"

There was a long pause. Then, she heard Piper signing deep.

"I don't want you to get hurt... I mean... I already am but-"

Amanda rolled her eyes and filed her arms.

"If this is about us I'll make it clear there's no us, Piper."

She then heard a sigh from the radio before a response.

"I hate to admit that you're right... But the fact that I actually fell for that trap she got on me... I feel stupid..."

Amanda raised a brow.

"You actually thought I would have such affections for you, Piper? You fell for a synth trap? And you were the one that has been accustomed the Mayor of Diamond City of being a synth."

"Yeah, I know, I know... But... I was right about Mcdonough. Diamond City is free from synths like him now. But... The only time, I ever fell for was Colonel Amani... Could you ever blame me?"

Amanda didn't say anything. In fact, she felt uncomfortable about a doppelgänger using her face and name to attract a woman she doesn't even like... Rather, she felt angered by that, too. Though, she knew Piper only means well, but did she really had to be stupid to fall for a synth manipulation? Then again, she couldn't blame Piper either...

"Amanda? Are you still there?"

Amanda bitterly frowned.

"I'll get to the point with you, Piper. If you want to continue serving the Enclave... Do it for Patriot, for taking you under his wing during my absence. Don't do it for me. As I never had done you anything good."

"You already forgot? You did something good for me and Nat. When we were evicted off Diamond City, you took us to Sanctuary... You're still a good person-"

"I'm done talking. Do as you're told by your COs."

Amanda just had to cut Piper off. For some reason, she couldn't stand hearing her right now. After all, she's got so many things to prioritize former Enclave's military strength. There was no time for distractions...

"I'm, just happy to hear from you, Amanda. And Codsworth would be very happy to know about this news I'll tell him when I visit Sanctuary."

Amanda only frowned.

"I don't have time for things like family bullshit. The Enclave's military priorities are my main focus. I'm ending the line now."

Without letting Piper say anything in response, Amanda had the operators to end the frequency with the Castle.

Though, in her mind as she walked out of the establishment, she's only rejecting her own feelings for the other due to her fondness for the Enclave...

There was still plenty to do. The eradication of the NCR is the first on her list.

Yeah. I'm just glad to be back writing on Amanda's perspective.

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