As soon as I am inside the giant doors quickly shut behind me, a man dressed in an old worn duster with a silver star pined to the front on the right and a ragged black cowboy hat. He spoke in a deep gravely tone as he slowly walked towards him. His face had a rugged took with his full beard.
"well i'll be damn! another newcomer" a few seconds later he was standing in front of me.
"Name's Lucas Sims, town sheriff. And town mayor too, when the need arises. I don't know why, but I like you, boy! something tells me you're all right. So welcome to Megaton! Just holler if you need something" Lucas said holding on to the strap of his assault rifle slung over his shoulder.
"Nice town you have here, sheriff. It's a pleasure to meet you" Aiden replied in a friendly tone giving a soft smile.
"Friendly AND well-mannered? I think we're gonna get along just fine. You treat my people nice, and you're welcome to stay as long as you'd like" Lucas replied turning a small grin in return.
"Right. Message received" Aiden said with a quick nod.
"I'm glad we understand each other. Now, is there something I can help you with?" Lucas asked calmly.
"let's discuss this bomb" he replied crossing his arms.
"What about it?" Lucas snapped keeping his eyes on the man.
"Don't you think someone should disarm that thing?" Aiden replied trying to keep his cool.
"I don't trust any of the locals to tinker with it, besides, most people don't realize it's still a threat. And hell, Cromwell and those crazies from the Church of Atom, they worship the damn thing.
"Why? Do you think you got the know-how to disarm it? For good?" Lucas asked him with a look of reassurance.
"I can see about disarming that bomb for you" Aiden dropped his arms back down to his sides.
"Oh, all right. Fine. But listen here. Just take a look at it first. Go easy. If you get the job done, there'll be 100 caps in it for you" Lucas said as he extends his hand out to you.
"100 caps? All right, I'll take a look at it" Aiden replied reaching out grabbing his hand as they shook hands briefly.
"Great! Go ahead and see what you can do. Just be careful" Lucas replied taking off his hat rubbing the sweat from his forehead. Then quickly placed it back on.
"Now that I'm helping you, maybe you can help me. I'm looking for my dad..." Aiden said with a look of sadness on his face.
"Well, come to think of it, I do remember a stranger coming through here. Had a look in his eye. You know the kind a man gets when he's got a purpose. Spent some time up in the saloon. Might want to check with Moriarty. Just watch yourself. That man's trouble" Lucas muttered readjusting his jacket.
"I have to go now I'll see you around" aiden said as he started to walk past him.
"all right, you take care now" Lucas replied turning around to continue watch of the town.
Aiden walked down the steep hill towards the center of town, once at the bottom he looked to his left at the sign's.
"hm, maybe i should check out Craterside Supply and see what is going on around town." Aiden said to himself as he began walking up the ramp, with each step he took made a light clanking sound. He soon made it to the front door of Craterside Supply turning the handle and entering the building.