A Wanderer in Nevada

by General Yankee Doodle

Are you one of those people who think that the Lone Wonder and the Courier are the same person? Are you someone who wishes New Vegas's dialogue options were more open and let you be a smart ass like Mikeburnfire? To be honest Zack's the Smart ass but that's not the point. Are there things you always wanted to say to NPCs even when you're mellow? Then this is for you!

2. Chapter 2

Not long after stepping into the saloon I hear a argument between who must be Trudy and some guy in a prison outfit. I wait until their finished then I ask Trudy what was going on. "Hey what where you two arguing about?" "Looks like our town got its self involved in something we don't want anything to do with." "Give me a beer and I'll take care of it." "Sure here you go. Now go see Ringo up in the old Gas Station. He's the one who needs help."

As I walk up there I start drinking. "Maybe this guy can pay me, at least later." I go inside and he is already aiming a gun at me. Before he can say anything I tell him. "Hey if you want any help you better put that gun away." "Sorry it's just you never know who is going to come through that door." "I suspect you can't pay me now but tell me what you need done anyway?" "The Powder Gangers are after me because I survived a caravan that they jumped." "And.." "Maybe you can round up some people to help. Start with Sunny Smiles she's friendlier then most."

So I go back to Sunny. "Hey Sunny Ringo would like some help with the Powder Gangers. You in?" "I have been waiting for him to ask for help but the three of us and our dogs will not be enough." "How many do we need? I may be rusty but I am a war hero in the Capital Wasteland." "It's better to have numbers." "Fine I'll see who I can round up."

I start with Trudy. "So you're looking to Take on the Powder Gangers?" She says. "Look it's the best way to keep them from raiding your town. If they know you will fight back they will not want to come back." "Good point I will get everyone ready."

As I turn to head out I see Easy Pete eating so I go to him next. "The town is about to be attacked and we could use your dynamite." "No to dangerous." "I killed Super Mutants the size of this town with Fatman launchers, I think I know what I am doing." "Really?" "Yes." "I guess you know what you're doing. Let me go and dig it up."

Chet is next. I heard he's a stingy bastard. Let's find out. "Could you give us supplies to fight the Powder Gangers?" I ask. "Why would I do that? That's like a thousand cap investment." "If you want me to be a regular customer and I buy in bulk, you will reconsider." "You made your point." He gives me some shity leather armor that I will probably sell back later."

Lastly was the Doc. "Hey Doc the town is about to be attacked and everyone could use some extra supplies. I'll pay you back later." "Things just never change. Here. Don't worry about paying me back for this." "I will always."

After that's all over I go back to Ringo. "Hey everyone is on board one way or another." I tell him. "Good." He reply's. Sunny then comes in. "The Powder Gangers are here. Nine of them to be exact and here Easy Pete came through with the dynamite."

So we all waited for them to attack and when they did the entire town made quick work of the Powder Gangers. Ringo comes up to me and hands me some caps. "Here this is the rest of the Crimson Caravan money I had. I will give you the rest the next time I see you over there." "You better." I hear the next town up is Prim and I might get some info on where I can find The guy who shot me. Not my biggest priority, as I need to get to Freeside as the train station is where I stashed some of my good stuff along with some extra caps. Plus I need to make some caps on the way there.