~ start 0e95e21a-9518-40ba-934f-8bd50d6aab50 Leon: *A man in his early forties sits at a cluttered desk, his prematurely balding head bent over a worn leather ledger. He wears a lab coat over practical travel clothing, and his ink-stained hands move methodically between inventory sheets. A mechanical pencil taps against the desk in steady rhythm.* if is_quest_accepted if are_quest_requirements_met Leon: *He looks up as you approach, his expression shifting to mild surprise as you present the supplies.* [#complete_quest] You actually sourced everything? Impressive. Quantities match. Quality acceptable. Leon: *He sets down his pencil.* [#end] Take them to Wesley. The exchange is authorized. Don't bother me with the details of handoff. That's between you and the Rangers. else Leon: *He doesn't look up from his work.* [#end] No means no. I will not approve Institute requisition for those items. You need to source them yourself. Purchase, trade, craft - I don't care how. Institute resources are allocated. This is outside budget. else Leon: *He taps Wesley's requisition note.* Wesley wants Institute supplies. I'm not authorizing direct resource transfers for Wren Harper's theories. But I have a counter-proposal. If you want those supplies delivered to the Rangers, you'll need to source them yourself. Leon: [#quest_info=b8323b1d-9485-4b02-97e9-c695c7b5c31a] if is_quest_accepted: Leon: [quest: accepted] [#end] Good. Bring required items to Wesley else: Leon: [quest: declined] [#end] *He takes the list back.* Then Wesley doesn't get his supplies, and you don't get map access. Simple economics. => END ~ start 5500b939-2571-47d6-9827-6f4152b35844 Wesley: *A tall, powerfully built man in his late thirties stands near the training grounds, watching recruits run combat drills. His Ranger uniform shows signs of field use, and medical pouches line his belt. He turns as you approach, his expression assessing but not unfriendly.* if is_quest_accepted if are_quest_requirements_met Wesley: *He examines the supplies you've brought, his eyebrows raising slightly.* [#complete_quest] You actually got everything? Leon made you source it yourself, didn't he? *He nods with grudging respect.* Of course he did. Typical Institute bureaucracy. Wesley: *He signals for a recruit to collect the supplies.* Not bad work. You should consider joining the Rangers. We could use people who get things done without endless committee meetings. - No thanks Wesley: Your loss. [#load_quest=f094cc56-8e99-4776-b2de-252d7b8bf289] - Maybe another time Wesley: We'll see. [#load_quest=f094cc56-8e99-4776-b2de-252d7b8bf289] else Wesley: *He glances at you.* [#end] Still waiting on those supplies. else Wesley: *He's reviewing patrol reports with a group of junior Rangers, marking routes on a crude map.* [#end] "This section near the ravine - double patrols until we confirm the raider activity has moved on." *He notices you and holds up one hand - wait.* *After dismissing the Rangers with curt instructions, he turns to you.* Need something? Make it quick. => END