(Was waiting for this day)

Now that the lockdown is removed maybe people will come to appreciate our training simulations.

Perhaps there will be a renewed interest in them as people realize just how close to reality they are... but I digress. What do you want?

Now that Hardin is Elder, I hope I'll be allowed to continue my experiments. I never quite liked the way he looked at me during meetings.

It seems like he wanted to use me for target practice. The man just has no respect for science. 

(nose up) (snooty) But I digress. What did you want?

Yes? What is it?

Not far from it. When we reclaimed this bunker, I found a number of V.R tapes. Most were corrupted, but a few programs still ran.

I studied them and I was able to code the training V.R, as well as other applications.

Everyone in the base has to spend a minimum of five hours a week running tactical simulations, but outside that, interest is scarce.

It wasn't always this way. When we first moved into the bunker, everyone was so excited that the VR systems were intact.

Over time, though, my brothers have become impatient. They feel nothing quite emulates what's out in the real world.

That's being said, Apprentice Watkins is such a joy to work with. Her unbridled enthusiasm for virtual combat is unparalleled.

(Snide) (But not rude) (Cocky) (You're a new person and he's basically wondering how a new guy got inside)

Ah, the outsider....... I suppose it's too much to ask Ramos to keep outsiders away from our research

I'm Head Scribe Taggart..........(clears throat)....If you don't mind, I have some important things to do.

(A woman teases him)

Y-Yes. Well, it's, ah, nice to see you, too, Veronica.{it's not}

Hmph.

Well, I *have* been working with some UV lights in the pods.

(Sarcastic) Very funny, Veronica.