It was raining in the Cordon. In the southern section of the mentioned location, was the Rookie Village, where rookie stalkers live and learn to survive in the Zone. It was quiet, because most stalkers hid in the old houses to sleep or to hide from the rain. At the end of the Rookie Village was an underground bunker, where a respected trader lives. The trader's name is Sidorovich. He was reading data from a military document, which was stolen by a stalker from the Military Checkpoint, southwest of the Rookie Village. He heard loud footsteps behind the door. When the door opened, a stalker wearing a gray leather trench coat walked in.
"Hello stalker.".
"Hello.".
After a few seconds, the stalker pulled out a PDA from his trench coat and started looking at it. Sidorovich could only hear the rain outside of the bunker.
"So, are you here on business, or... something else?".
The stalker put the PDA in the trench coat.
"Do you have a job for me?".
"Yes, and it's an easy one.".
The trader pulled out a flash drive from his pocket and placed it on the desk.
"I want you to deliver this flash drive to a stalker at the Northern Farm, north of the Railway Bridge. The stalker's name is Finger. Return to me when you finish the job.".
"Alright.".
The stalker went through the door and walked up the stairs. He went through the village and walked towards the Railway Bridge. There was a group of soldiers under the bridge. He started walking towards them. The soldier that was wearing a black beret, the commanding officer, saw the stalker.
"What do you want stalker?".
"I want to pass through."
"Stalkers and civilians are not allowed to pass. Any reason why I should let you through?".
After a few seconds, the stalker broke the silence.
"How much do you want?".
"500 Roubles.".
He pulled out 500 roubles. The soldier took them.
"Where is Kuznetsov?".
"Kuznetsov kicked the bucket. Some stalker killed him.".
"Ha, I would really like to know why. Greedy piece of shit.".
"Move stalker, before we get angry.".
"And you continue the idiots' legacy.".
The stalker started walking towards the Northern Farm. He noticed that there are a lot of stalkers at the farm. After walking inside of one of the buildings, he searched for Finger. A stalker was staring at him. He went towards the man.
"Are you Finger?".
"Yes. What's up?".
"Sidorovich asked me to bring you a flash drive.".
The stalker pulled out the flash drive from his trench coat. Finger took the flash drive, and put it in his pocket.
"Thank you. If you need any information obtained, I'm your guy.".
He went outside of the building, and walked towards the Rookie Village. After entering the underground bunker, he went towards Sidorovich.
"The job is done.".
"Good work stalker. Here is your reward.".
The trader placed 1000 roubles and two tourist delights on his desk. The stalker took them.
"Do you have any more jobs for me?".
After a few seconds, Sidorovich's face formed a smile.
"Did you talk to the commander at the bridge?".
"Hmm?".
"Yes."
"The commander's name is Mitrov, you should remember it. He has a tendency to provoke stalkers which try to go through the bridge, which usually makes them angry, and the soldiers ready to shoot some moving targets. Anyway, you did your job quickly and without a problem. I like that.".
Sidorovich took a case and placed it on the desk.
"There is an important job that needs to be completed. Take this case to the Barkeep. He is at the Bar.".
"Alright.".
"Barkeep will pay you for the job.".
The stalker went outside of the bunker. He started walking towards the Railway Bridge. The commander noticed the stalker. He was smirking.
"What do you want, stalker?".
"I want to pass through.".
"We are ordered to shoot stalkers on sight. Why should I have this conversation with you?".
"How much do you want?".
"1000 Roubles.".
"I should shove them up your ass.".
"Major Kuznetsov's ghost is haunting you. I can pay you 500 Roubles.".
"1000 Roubles, or you can take a hike, ghost wannabe.".
"I have 500 Roubles.".
"Alright. We have a stalker who doesn't want to cooperate. Search him!".
"Who gave you a uniform, you fucking robber.".
Two soldiers were aiming at the stalker with their AKS-74Us. Other soldiers were shaking down the stalker.
"Major, we found a L85A1, a Hi-Power Mark III, two silencers and two tourist delights.".
After a few seconds, the commander took the 500 Roubles and the Hi-Power Mark III pistol. He was smiling.
"Alright, I will let you pass through. I will consider the pistol as a compensation. Move.".
The stalker took his equipment and started walking towards the Military Outpost, at the northern section of Cordon.
"Alright, alright, Mitrov will be visiting Kuznetsov one day.".
Two Loner Squads were at the Military Outpost. The stalker went through the outpost and walked towards the Garbage.
