Chapter XXVI: Destati

[illusivetactics]

And so it would seem our resident "Tunnel Snake" was correct with his colloquialisms. Irradiated Great American Cockroaches...commonly known as the Radroach. Still, I should that hope these oversized pests only make their way into our food supply in very extreme cases of shortage.

Where there is one, there are likely dozens more.

Comments

(also Claire but he doesn't think like that because he dum/stubborn)

[berceusedefou]

My sister is the illustrious and brilliant Alexia Ashford. Of course I am closely connected with such a 'chosen one,' as you so... Blandly and simply put it.

[illusivetactics]

By birth, yes? Twins, she's told me.

And her contribution to your world has been...?

(aaaannd with the other one...)

[sonofabutch]

Of course I was right! I saw those bastards take out a ton of people in the Vault when the doctor and his kid left!

As for the rest of your mumbo jumbo, yeah, you're damn right I'm a shootin' star! I'm the best, baby, and don't you ever forget it! That stupid Three Dog bastard shoulda talked about me instead of alla that "Lone Wanderer" bullshit!

I mean, yeah, I guess they did a lot of shit for the Wastes but... Still, man. I'm the best.

(aaaannd with the other one...)

[illusivetactics]

'Three Dog bastard'?

And who is this Lone Wanderer? A personal acquaintance of yours?

[wishgazer]

Funny how you put those into words.

[illusivetactics]

Funny?

[wishgazer]

Your questions perfectly match how it is in my home world.

[illusivetactics]

How it is for whom?

[Private; voice.]

[illusivetactics]

Endless Witch, I am first and foremost a researcher, and only then a tactician. And the movements of these so-called 'useful pieces' in play are hardly within my jurisdiction. I mean none harm by simply asking for a claification.

But is it not well within mutual interests to understand the true nature of this particular playing field?

[Private; voice.]

[illusivetactics]

Lady Beatrice, then.

What should I hope to gain... Perhaps the passing confidence and appreciation of those who do enjoy the opportunity to speak at length about themselves. It is good to know the proud, their notion of ideals, and to mind the silence of the humbled.