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Hidden 2

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~ start Wren

if quest accepted

She glances at the coordinate pages on her desk.

The Rangers at the Frontier have the foreign maps we need. Wesley Woodard is their operations commander there.

A pause, her expression uncertain.

Relations between the Institute and Rangers are... strained right now. After Dove Creek. Be diplomatic.

end
else

She holds up the coordinate pages, frustrated.

I can't make sense of the grid system. It's definitely not US military standard.

She sets them down carefully.

I remember seeing foreign maps in the Institute some time ago - pre-war, non-US military. The Rangers took them during some time ago.

She looks up, determined.

If this scientist was using one of those maps, we'd need the same one to place these coordinates.

I tried reaching out through official channels, but... relations between the Institute and Rangers are tense right now. They're not answering my requests.

She meets your eyes.

Could you go to the Frontier? Talk to Wesley Woodard - he's their operations commander there. Explain what we need.

The Rangers are suspicious of Institute motives after Dove Creek. You're not officially Institute, so maybe they'll listen. Just... be diplomatic. Please.

about the quest Hidden (Part 2)
if quest accepted

quest: accepted

Thank you. The Frontier is on the eastern edge of the region. Wesley should be at the Ranger station.

end
else

quest: declined

I understand. Let me know if you change your mind.

end
ends the conversation

~ start 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 quest accepted

He crosses his arms as you approach.

You need something?

I'm looking for a particular map with foreign grid system

He studies you for a moment.

Foreign survey maps. Let me guess - chasing some old coordinates? Looking for a pre-war site?

Yes, we need the maps to locate it

He shrugs, unconvinced.

Could be anything out there. Weather station, survey post, somebody's field lab. Most of what's left isn't worth the time to reach it.

His tone becomes more businesslike.

But you want the maps anyway. Fine.

completes the quest

He shifts his stance.

Those maps are Ranger property. We use them for territory surveys, security planning, protection of the region. They're not sitting in storage gathering dust - they're operational assets.

He meets your eyes.

You want access? That'll cost you. We need equipment and provisions. Help us with that, and I'll get you what you need.

offers the quest Hidden (Part 3)
else

He's demonstrating field bandaging techniques to a young recruit, his hands moving with practiced efficiency.

"Pressure first, always pressure. Tourniquets are last resort - you cut off blood flow, you risk the limb."

He notices you waiting and holds up one finger - not now.

After finishing the demonstration, he dismisses the recruit with a curt nod.

If you need something, make it quick. Training schedule doesn't wait.

end
ends the conversation
Dialogue source code
~ start bedbea7a-10ae-48f9-8748-c62e18410763
if is_quest_accepted
	Wren: *She glances at the coordinate pages on her desk.* [#end]
		The Rangers at the Frontier have the foreign maps we need. Wesley Woodard is their operations commander there.
		*A pause, her expression uncertain.*
		Relations between the Institute and Rangers are... strained right now. After Dove Creek. Be diplomatic.
else
	Wren: *She holds up the coordinate pages, frustrated.*
		I can't make sense of the grid system. It's definitely not US military standard.
		*She sets them down carefully.*
		I remember seeing foreign maps in the Institute some time ago - pre-war, non-US military. The Rangers took them during some time ago.
	Wren: *She looks up, determined.*
		If this scientist was using one of those maps, we'd need the same one to place these coordinates.
		I tried reaching out through official channels, but... relations between the Institute and Rangers are tense right now. They're not answering my requests.
	Wren: *She meets your eyes.*
		Could you go to the Frontier? Talk to Wesley Woodard - he's their operations commander there. Explain what we need.
		The Rangers are suspicious of Institute motives after Dove Creek. You're not officially Institute, so maybe they'll listen. Just... be diplomatic. Please.
	Wren: [#quest_info=f5489c7b-9ec0-44e3-89c2-86bef29d3679]
	if is_quest_accepted:
		Wren: [quest: accepted] [#end]
			Thank you. The Frontier is on the eastern edge of the region. Wesley should be at the Ranger station.
	else:
		Wren: [quest: declined] [#end]
			I understand. Let me know if you change your mind.
=> 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
	Wesley: *He crosses his arms as you approach.*
		You need something?
	- I'm looking for a particular map with foreign grid system
	Wesley: *He studies you for a moment.*
		Foreign survey maps. Let me guess - chasing some old coordinates? Looking for a pre-war site?
	- Yes, we need the maps to locate it
	Wesley: *He shrugs, unconvinced.* [#complete_quest]
		Could be anything out there. Weather station, survey post, somebody's field lab. Most of what's left isn't worth the time to reach it.
		*His tone becomes more businesslike.*
		But you want the maps anyway. Fine.
	Wesley: *He shifts his stance.*
		Those maps are Ranger property. We use them for territory surveys, security planning, protection of the region. They're not sitting in storage gathering dust - they're operational assets.
		*He meets your eyes.*
		You want access? That'll cost you. We need equipment and provisions. Help us with that, and I'll get you what you need.
	Wesley: [#load_quest=9d721bc1-82ac-4f44-8425-06acf9e4246e]
else
	Wesley: *He's demonstrating field bandaging techniques to a young recruit, his hands moving with practiced efficiency.* [#end]
		"Pressure first, always pressure. Tourniquets are last resort - you cut off blood flow, you risk the limb."
		*He notices you waiting and holds up one finger - not now.*
		*After finishing the demonstration, he dismisses the recruit with a curt nod.*
		If you need something, make it quick. Training schedule doesn't wait.
=> END