Oliver Default

~ start
if is_faction_task_completed
	Oliver: Welcome back, friend. I can see in your bearing that your work bore fruit. The earth whispers of your service to our cause.
	- I've completed the task [#complete_faction_task] 
		Oliver: More than caps or supplies, you've planted seeds of change that will grow long after we're gone. This is how paradise is rebuilt - one gentle act at a time.
		- Continue => repeat_questions
	- Just passing through
		Oliver: *Nods peacefully* [#end]
			May your path lead you to harmony, traveler. The earth will guide your steps.
else
	Oliver: *Oliver looks up from tending to a small herb garden, his mismatched eyes - one brown, one vivid green - studying you with calm interest*
		Welcome, friend. You are one of the Salt Flats refugees, perhaps? The earth has been whispering about newcomers seeking balance in these troubled times.

	- I'm looking for ways to help your cause => tasks_question  
	- Tell me about the Children of Eve => children_info
	- Do you have supplies I could purchase? => shop_question
	- Just passing through
		Oliver: *Nods peacefully* [#end]
			May your path lead you to harmony, traveler. The earth will guide your steps.
=> END

~ repeat_questions
Oliver: *Wipes soil from his hands and gives you his full attention* 
	What can I help you with?
- I'm looking for ways to help your cause => tasks_question
- Tell me about the Children of Eve => children_info
- Do you have supplies I could purchase? => shop_question  
- That's all for now
	Oliver: *Returns to his gardening with a peaceful smile* [#end]
		Walk in balance, friend.
=> END

~ children_info
Oliver: *His expression grows thoughtful, the green eye seeming to catch the light*
	We are those who remember what the old world forgot - that humanity is part of nature, not its master. The great burning of '88... it happened because we lost our way, chose technology and violence over harmony with the earth.
Oliver: *He gestures toward the small garden flourishing despite the harsh conditions*
	Mother Eve teaches us to heal the wounds our ancestors inflicted. Every seed we plant, every community we nurture back to health - it's a step toward the paradise we lost. We call it returning to Eden, but really it's about finding balance.
Oliver: *His voice takes on a more personal tone*
	I wasn't always a Cultivator. Before finding this path, I... did things that still weigh on my conscience. But Mother Eve showed me that redemption comes through service to life itself. Through proving that another way is possible.
Oliver: *He looks directly at you with both eyes*
	We offer guidance to any settlement that asks - sharing knowledge of sustainable farming, natural medicines, conflict resolution. Not through force or politics, but by showing people there's a gentler way to rebuild.

- How did you find the Children of Eve?
Oliver: *A shadow crosses his features briefly*
	After years of... harsh methods in service of what I thought was justice, I had a moment of clarity during a dust storm near Dead Horse Point. I was injured, alone, certain I would die. That's when I first heard Mother Eve's voice carried on the wind.
	*His voice grows steadier*
	She didn't judge my past actions. Instead, she showed me how to channel that same protective instinct toward nurturing rather than destroying. The Children found me three days later, more dead than alive, and nursed me back to health. Been walking the green path ever since.

- What exactly does Mother Eve teach?
Oliver: *His mismatched eyes light up with genuine reverence*
	That all life is connected - the plants, the animals, even the contaminated soil can be healed with patience and understanding. Mother Eve appeared to us barely a decade ago, but her wisdom feels ancient. Timeless.
	She teaches that the old world's mistake wasn't just the bombs - it was the thinking that led to them. The belief that we could take without giving back, that strength meant dominance rather than nurturing.
	*He touches one of the small plants gently*
	Through her guidance, we've learned to read the signs the earth gives us. Where to plant for the best yield, which herbs heal which ailments, how to resolve disputes without bloodshed. It's not magic - it's just listening to what the world has always been trying to tell us.

- I have more questions => repeat_questions
- That's helpful, thank you
	Oliver: *Inclines his head peacefully* Walk in balance, friend. [#end]
=> END

~ tasks_question
Oliver: *Straightens up, brushing dirt from his hands with purposeful movements*
	There's always work for those willing to serve life rather than death. Our mission here in the region is to prove that cooperation creates more abundance than competition.
- Yes I do!
	[#get_faction_task]
	if is_faction_task_accepted
		Oliver: *Smiles warmly, the expression reaching both his brown and green eyes*
			Excellent. Return to me when you've completed your service, and we'll discuss how you've grown in understanding. The earth rewards those who tend it carefully.
		Oliver: *He returns to his gardening*
			Check with me regularly - there's always more healing work to be done, and our community has resources available for those who prove their dedication to the cause.

		- I have other questions => repeat_questions
		- I'll get started on that
			Oliver: *Nods approvingly*  [#end]
				May your efforts bear fruit, friend.
	else
		Oliver: Not a problem. Come back when you are ready [#end]
- Sounds too dangerous for me right now => repeat_questions
=> END

~ shop_question
Oliver: *Wipes his hands clean and considers your request*
	We do maintain supplies for those who've proven their commitment to our way of life. Seeds for sustainable crops, natural remedies, tools for peaceful cultivation rather than destruction.
Oliver: *His expression grows slightly more serious*
	However, these resources are reserved for those who've demonstrated their understanding of our principles through action. Complete some tasks for our community first, and you'll find we're quite generous with those who walk the green path.

- How do I prove my commitment? => tasks_question
- I have other questions => repeat_questions
- I understand, I'll come back later
	Oliver: *Nods respectfully* [#end]
        Wise patience. The earth teaches us that all good things come to those who tend carefully to their growth.
=> END