CR Cragsand S2E12: Farewells

===Chapter 12: Farewells===
====The aftermath of Titan's mayhem====
Feeling much better, Sten is able to walk without the need of his crutches today.
Revising the footage Sten has reason to give Patches a wide berth, being indirectly responsible for the death of Pepper and Ash, he went haywire under the influence of "Titan" - the A.I. that took control of the synths. According to the footage BR-16, who gained a new body should have returned most synths into their former state, except some - who got their emotional cores either enhanced or removed. The reason for McCuldgers strange change is because he was healed of his brain damage thanks to nanites. No longer the charming madman that he once was - he now seems to be a troubled soul, suffering from his painful memories. Meeting him during his regular visits at the smithy he explains that he is no longer able to manufacture firearms from scrap, which will be a huge loss.
Peppers bar seems extremely empty without her but Anthony is there to serve in her stead. He offers Sten a bottle of liquor on the house and extends the offer to anyone after the scheduled funeral is held. The funeral for Ash and Pepper is held at a newly cleared area in town, initiated and hosted by Sheila. One by one every scrapper stops by and offering some words and their condolences. Offering his words for the fallen Trey aims his anger and towards the synths, especially Patches, still blaming them despite learning that they lost control due to the A.I. Titan.Twitch Clip - Trey's speech at the funeral Sheila who is leads the arrangements speaks to the spirits and appears to summon the spirits of both of the fallen. Their voices are carried in the wind like a whisper thanking the gathering, before they fade away forever.
After the funeral Sten spots Patches leaving packages at both graves. When asked if he was alright he just responded with a resound "No" and left abruptly. Encountering C3 asking how he's doing he only recited status diagnostics with no humanity in his voice... something is really off with the synths. Speaking to Bean and Catheryn the new medical practicioner Juno Reyes confirmed it.
A flashy looking individual wearing purple colors comes asking for McCuldger, asking about the mayor Sten wonders who's asking. At first mistaking him for Talaris wearing shiny purple they look really out-of-place down in the wasteland, they denounces any such notion and introduces themselves as Horizon. After getting confirmation from the mayor it appears that they've been hired to help set up better communication infrastructure in town in the form of a radio tower and a better network, seeing as the corps must have been spying when they suddenly turned up yesterday. He was also good with cash and purchased one of Stens quality firearms directly from him for 27k credits - a good deal indeed.
==== Scootz last insult====
Scootz aks Sten if he's well enough to head out on a scavenging run as he could use his guns. Feeling in tip-top shape compared to some days ago they try to gather more but look short on vehicles and not many are interested to head out. Scootz is close to consider hotwiring one of the parked ones but is disuaded by Sten timely enough they encounter Reyna Ryder who runs a garage in The Row who after some convincing lends one of her cars. As payment Scootz offers a perentage return in scrap and Sten tells that if she comes across any energy weapons that the corps uses, he believes that he has figured out how to repair one of those. After getting lunch they eventually head out with Sean Ward. 
The run is successful at first, they find multiple crystal deposits in their journey which they harvest successfully until Scootz manages to fall out of the car window. Shouting for help the group is unprepared as they are ambushed and robbed by a sand raider who takes their treasure as well as their weapons. Sten tried to appeal to some mutual benefit in the bandit and suggested the potential for trade, but it was a folly with him just giving up information about themselves.Twitch Highlight: Scootz last insult - The raider Darius
:Twitch Highlight: Scootz last insult - The raider Darius
As they are about to leave, Scootz makes a mistake that turns out to be his last. After learning the raiders name - Darius - he throws one of his usual insults his way - calling his name dumb. Not taking kindly to it after a short exchange, the raider shoots him point blank in the head. Sten and Sean put the pedal to the medal back to Scrap Town but after receiving treatment his wounds are too severe to be saved and Scootz dies on the operating table.Twitch Clip - Scootz death
Speaking to people in town about the loss of Scootz and raider Darius, Reeza tells that the pirate captain looking fellow, William has some beef with a raider which could be related. She tells that his family runs the tavern in The Undercity and pondering the situation Sten decides to investigate and try and pay them a visit. Going to the Undercity he turns up unsuccessful, their business is closed. Asking for directions Sten encounters Johnny Taxi with Bub and Fishbowl. The large yellow synth is back in business but sounds much more solemn than he used to, seems like the situation with Titan hit him hard. Bub had all of his memories wiped - again - and Fishbowl tells that she cleans the waters in the river which Sten can appreciate, seeing as the fish served in Scrap Town is caught there. Returning down the lift Mr Prowler purchases a quality shotgun for Mercury as well an order for armor, he believes that they will need it. He tells that Patches got his "compassion folder" reinstalled, which would explain his strange behavior. If that is a good or bad thing however, that remains to see.Twitch VOD: Callous Row RP S2 E12 part 1of2 - Farewells part 2of2 YouTube
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