Guy 1: "How many synths does it take to change a light bulb?"
Guy 2: "None. The Brotherhood took away all the technology."
Everyone started laughing out loud. The Overseer could easily see their laughs were fake though. They did that every time she passed by the cafeteria. Humans and their jokes... She couldn't figure out what they were trying to achieve. Idiots should know by now they can't piss her off, no matter how hard they try.
Maybe they want her to do something... irrational, like hitting one of them or something? Then, they'll have an excuse to rally more men and try to overthrow her. Who knows? Since the Enclave's assault, they had several isolated incidents in the Vault, from radroach infestations and deathclaw attacks, to small riots. The Overseer had to triple the security since they sealed off the Vault. Lately, almost everywhere she'd go, people were swearing at her. It was so disrespectful, and the synth was somewhat stressed because she didn't know how to handle the situation. She wondered what a 'twat' is... they called her that many times already.
It's been a month since the nukes dropped... Advised by a couple of 'friends', the Overseer decided it was time to finally open the Vault door and let the residents who want to leave leave. With all the incidents they had lately, she couldn't blame them. People are not synths. People feel, they fear, and they will not work indefinitely, happy to do their part in the Vault. No... People are weak. It was human nature.
Therefore, Vault 121 opened its massive door to the Wasteland once again. It was a short window, only 30 minutes. If anyone wanted to leave, that was their ticket out. However, people were only allowed to take with them what they brought in the Vault when they joined. They were given some food and meds, but that was it. They didn't get any weapons, and they didn't get any radiation protection. If they thought the Vault life was too dangerous and decided to take their chances out there, the Overseer can't stop them.
The Overseer *won't* stop them. She had enough of their disrespect. She was their Overseer, for Atom's sake! Enough was enough. The synth 'hoped' they will be prepared for what is waiting for them out there but, deep inside, she knew they weren't. Like she said many times before, Vault 121 is not 100% secure, but life outside its walls is 300% less secure. Raiders, super mutants, slavers, ghouls and who knows what else. Almost 300 people left the Vault that day... The Overseer also sent an expeditionary team to scout the 5-mile perimeter around Tenpenny Tower. She wanted to know what's out there. The reports came back negative; no threats were found. So, the vault door was sealed once again, for who knows how long.