Buttercup/Dialogue

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==XPD_AC_Dialogue_Buttercup==
#	Dialog Topic	Form ID	Response Text 	Script Notes
 	 	 	There better be a good reason you're blocking my light. Name's Buttercup. I lead the Internal Revenue Services for Atlantic City. 	Threatening, annoyed.
 	 	 	Oh, it's you. What do you want? 	Tough and irritated.
 	 	 	Is there anything you actually need, or are you just bored? 	Tough and intimidating.
 	 	 	Make it quick. 	Tough and intimidating.
 	 	 	Well, if it isn't the savior of Atlantic City. How can I help Your Highness today? 	Mocking. Possibly a bit jealous.
 	 	 	Listen, no one needs to know about what happened in Quentino's, got it? I've got a reputation to keep. 	Irritated, doesn’t want anyone to know that the player beat him in combat.
 	 	 	I'll be damned. I wasn't expecting to see you without the flesh stripped off your bones. 	Genuinely impressed.
 	 	 	It pains me to say this, but thank you. You did good. Next time you're in this shithole, come see me. 	He doesn't like giving compliments, but the player did him a real solid.
 	 	 	Now that I know you're competent, I might have more work for you. 	Admires the player, but in a tough way.
 	 	 	That's what a merc said to me many years ago before I turned his spine into a jump rope. 	
 	 	 	As for you? Maybe I'll make a necklace out of your phalanges. 	
 	 	 	Now shut up. 	
 	 	 	Did you get all of the stupid questions out of your system, or do you still have more? 	
 	 	 	All right. I'm sure you'll grow a backbone sooner or later. 	
 	 	 	I'm too busy crushing wimps like you to find the time for it. Sorry to disappoint. 	
 	 	 	Good. Bring 'em back to me when you come back. If you come back. Tim also mentioned there being some security cam footage he needs. 	Tough and up front.
 	 	 	If you can nab that too, we might be able to get a better idea of what the Overgrown are all about. 	Speaking frankly.
 	 	 	Well, get moving. I can almost hear your muscles atrophying. 	
 	 	 	I do, if you can handle it. 	
 	 	 	We kept a dossier on every mafioso and showboy we taxed. 	
 	 	 	We were understandably very...gutted, when those dossiers were lost after the Community Center was taken over. 	
 	 	 	It's slowed down our work. A lot. 	
 	 	 	If you can find some of those dossiers for me while you're in there, I'd make it worth your while. 	
 	 	 	I hope you filed your taxes this year. 	Gruff and intimidating.
 	 	 	You seen Anna today? Is she holding up all right? 	His voice is tough as per usual, but he’s hiding the fact he actually cares about her.
 	 	 	I like to keep my "battle trophy" on my fireplace mantle. 	Proud of the fact he killed someone with a toy horse.
 	 	 	You better not be causing any trouble around here. 	Threatening.
 	 	 	If you ever need a bit of plastic surgery, I could rearrange your face for you. 	If you ever need a bit of plastic surgery, I could rearrange your face for you.
 	 	 	If you want to be entertained, try the Boardwalk. I don't do juggling. 	Annoyed, making a sarcastic joke about how all the Showmen are in the Boardwalk.
 	 	 	Always stay alert, no matter what. That's why I sleep with one eye open. Like a dolphin. 	Deadly serious about this.
 	 	 	Don't expect me to kiss up to you just because you saved the city. But I do respect you. In a professional capacity. 	Tough and callous, trying to hide the fact he’s grown to like player.
 	 	 	You look like you haven't been eating enough protein. 	Tough, a bit judgmental.
 	 	 	Oh, it's you. What can I do for the hero who so boldly kicked my ass in Quentino's? 	A bit annoyed to see the player, but respects them for successfully defeating him.
 	 	 	I can name a few places where they WILL be if you keep moving your mouth 'stead of your feet. 	Tough and threatening.
 	 	 	We left 'em scattered around the Community Center. You're best off looking in office spaces and desks. 	Blunt.
 	 	 	The security cameras are set up around the Community Center. They were installed by Frieda as part of our original security system. 	Speaking frankly.
 	 	 	Tim probably just wants to keep tabs on the Overgrown. You'll just need to extract the footage from the cams and bring it back here. 	Blunt and to the point.
 	 	 	Let's wrap this up then. 	Annoyed the player is bothering him.
 	 	 	Ask, and you might get. 	Tough.
 	 	 	Yeah, that's what I thought. You got anything better to ask, or can I move on with my day? 	Irritated by stupid questions.
 	 	 	Heh. Now you, I like. There's a story behind that name. 	A bit abused by your groveling. He's opening up a bit.
 	 	 	Some years back, when I was still running with my old gang, we had a rivalry going on with some guys in the Casino Quarter. 	Telling his story, tough as per usual.
 	 	 	One day, we got into a shouting match outside of a pre-war toy store. One of 'em said some not so nice things to me. 	Telling his story, tough as per usual.
 	 	 	So, I grabbed the closest thing I could find. A fully-assembled Giddyup Buttercup. 	He's very proud of this story and tells it dramatically.
 	 	 	I took that toy horse and bludgeoned him in the head. Beat him to death with it, until there was nothing left but pulp. 	He remembers this fondly.
 	 	 	My own gang started calling me "Buttercup" to tease me or something, after the fact. 	Annoyed remembering this.
 	 	 	So I killed them with that damn horse, too. 	He sees nothing wrong with this and is proud of it.
 	 	 	If you want to see it, I keep it on display over the fireplace in my office. 	It's his prized possession. He's very proud of it.
 	 	 	I turned her down. It was...well, it had to be done. Even though Anna, well, she's great. 	This is difficult for him to talk about. He really likes Anna, but turned her down anyway.
 	 	 	My job comes first and foremost. The Mayor's Office will become destitute if I slack off. 	Mostly trying to convince himself he made the right decision.
 	 	 	Still, there are times I dreamed about it. Just me and her, sledgehammers in hand, romantically bashing skulls in together. 	This is comically romantic to him.
 	 	 	A-Anna...? 	Caught off guard. Mortified by this line of questioning. He has feelings for Anna.
 	 	 	You should probably learn to keep your nose out of other people's business while you've still got one. 	Covering up his vulnerability with a threat.
 	 	 	She...well, there's no use talking about it now. We almost did one of those relationship things, but it didn't work out. 	This is a bit hard for him to talk about. But he's trying to keep up his tough demeanor.
 	 	 	You got a problem with my name? 	Getting uppity.
 	 	 	What's not to love? I get a free pass to crack tax evading toothpicks in half. 	Genuinely loves his job. Making a sarcastic joke.
 	 	 	I get paid for it, too. It's not much, but at least it's for the greater good. 	Revealing that there is secretly an altruistic reason for doing all of this. He's not actually all bad.
 	 	 	I used to run with a gang. Paid well, but they were weak. In every capacity. 	A bit disgusted by his former group.
 	 	 	Now, Tim? That man's strong. Real strength comes from resolve and determination, not because you shot a few soda bottles doing target practice. 	He truly respects and admires Tim's character.
 	 	 	Okay. 	Bored.
 	 	 	It's usually easier to just tell me, string bean. It's easier to talk while you still have a mouth. 	Threatening and tough.
 	 	 	Well that's too bad. It'd be a real shame if I found out someone was paying you under the table. 	Sense that the player is lying. Subtlety threatening them.
 	 	 	Maybe I'd get some new decor for my mantle. 	Implying he would murder the player and turn them into a battle trophy.
 	 	 	Looks like you'll be owing me income tax, then. Better pay up as soon as possible. 	Tough and intimidating.
 	 	 	Wouldn't want you to get repoed. 	Thinly veiled threat.
 	 	 	Maybe you'd like to, but I wouldn't. 	Annoyed and gruff.
 	 	 	That depends. You do work here? 	Tough.
 	 	 	Oh, you think it's funny? I fail to see the humor there. 	Tough and intimidating.
 	 	 	I take my job very seriously. Without the revenue we collect from the other...organizations in Atlantic City... 	Tough and intimidating. Trails off a bit calling the others organizations.
 	 	 	The Mayor's Office wouldn't be able to function. We'd be utterly useless. 	Expressing how important he thinks his job is.
 	 	 	So pay your damn taxes. 	Intimidating. A bit threatening.
 	 	 	Oh, her? Well, no one really knows. She probably just went on vacation. 	Gruff and tough.
 	 	 	You'll end up going on vacation too, if you keep asking questions. 	Thinly veiled threat.
 	 	 	Bad. Pretty damn bad. 	Grim and serious. Still tough.
 	 	 	Previous mayor was a hack named Carly Day. She was the mayor before the bombs, and after, she just...stayed. 	Blunt and tough.
 	 	 	But she didn't do anything. Crime was rampant. People were dropping off like flies. 	This is a painful time to remember.
 	 	 	Since Tim took over, it's been like a whole new city. Sure, we may gripe and moan. 	He has the utmost respect for Tim.
 	 	 	But for the most part, we're well taken care of, and safe. 	Putting emphasis on how important this is.
 	 	 	The...point? The point is to keep people alive, numbskull. 	Thinks this is an incredibly dumb question.
 	 	 	Most people can't even tie their shoes. You really think they'll be able to survive out there on their own? 	Explaining why the job the Mayor's Offices does is so important.
 	 	 	We keep everyone fed, hydrated...alive. Without us, there'd be no running water or electricity in AC. 	Explaining how bad the situation is.
 	 	 	Consider yourself lucky that you came here after Tim took over, and not before. 	A bit ominous. He's alluding to the fact that things used to be a lot worse when a different mayor was in charge.
 	 	 	I'm sure you will. 	Sinister, darkly amused.
 	 	 	The last person who said that had to get therapy. 	Tough and blunt.
 	 	 	Oh boy. Small talk. My favorite. 	Sarcastic. He hates small talk.
 	 	 	What, because I'm not stitching up wounds or putting out fires? 	Tough and intimidating.
 	 	 	I hate to break it to you, kid, but even groups of total do-gooders need caps to get things done. 	Tough and intimidating.
 	 	 	The Munis can only be selfless up to a point. If they're dehydrated and starving, how are they supposed to help anybody? 	Explaining his point of view to the player.
 	 	 	I make sure everyone else in AC...appreciates what we're doing here. 	Threatening emphasis on "appreciates", as if he is going to strongarm them into appreciating the Munis.
 	 	 	I wonder if you can get blood stains out of mahogany... 	Thinking to himself. Clearly, he did something quite violent.
 	 	 	I offered to beat the circuit breaker into submission for Frieda, but she said that wouldn't be necessary. 	Doesn’t seem to understand why this is a bad idea.
 	 	 	What the hell was Quentino thinking hiring that celery stick to cook his books?! Well, makes my job easier. 	Annoyed, talking to himself. Wondering how the hell the incompetent Billy Beltbuckles got hired as the mafia’s accountant.
 	 	 	Wonder how the Boardwalk audit is going...it's been too long. 	Worrying about his people, but still tough.
 	 	 	There is no greater injustice in this world than tax fraud. 	Tough and serious about this.
 	 	 	Damn mobsters...they want a tax refund sent for only seven caps. Can't they just let it go?! 	Irritated.
 	 	 	The Munis aren't the toughest bunch I've run with, but they're the strongest by far. 	Admires the work the municipal government is doing.
 	 	 	A hundred years from now, no one will remember what casinos stood or what shows were performed. But they'll remember the people that kept 'em alive.	Saying something quite profound, showing his respect for the Munis.
 	 	 	I may not go around rescuing kittens from trees, but I make sure Tim's got the caps to do just that. And it's good enough for me. 	Tough and blunt. Satisfied with his job.
 	 	 	What's that smell? *sniffs* I smell something pathetic. 	Tough and curious. Actually takes in a deep breath in-between.
==XPD_AC01_Mission_Tax==
#	Dialog Topic	Form ID	Response Text 	Script Notes
 	 	 	These expenses don't add up! Where's the money going?! 	Angry, taunting.
 	 	 	You've got a biiig debt to pay off! 	Taunting the player
 	 	 	Buttercup wants Billy's head, and I'm not going to disagree. 	Threatening.
 	 	 	You got me good, toothpick. *coughs* 	Clearly in a lot of pain, but still trying to be tough.
 	 	 	A deal's a deal. The kid's free to go. But I have a feeling this won't be the last time we face off. 	Tough, but still in a lot of pain.
 	 	 	I can hear you breathing. That means you and I haven't met. 	Threatening, darkly amused.
 	 	 	The Family thought they could set up this string bean to take the fall in my audit. It's far from a fair fight. 	Threatening, scary, intimidating.
 	 	 	I'd like to pick on someone more my size, like you. Tell you what, if you can beat me, I'll leave. 	Threatening but respectful.
 	 	 	Unlike these suit-wearing numbskulls, I ain't a thug. You have my word. 	Honorable yet terrifying.
 	 	 	Well, look who the Family got tangled in their mess this time. Didn't think we'd be seeing each other again like this.	Tough and intimidating, but amused.
 	 	 	Tell you what, peanut. I've got ol' Billy here by the neck. If you can take me down, I let him go free. 	Intimidating but fair.
 	 	 	The odds aren't in your favor. 	Taunting, tough.
 	 	 	You again? You here because you like gambling, or getting your ass kicked? 	A bit surprised to hear from the player. Still tough and intimidating.
 	 	 	Doesn't matter. Deal's the same as last time. Better hurry. 	Tough and intimidating. Taunting on the last line.
 	 	 	Billy isn't getting any younger. And soon, he won't be getting any older, either. 	Tough and intimidating. Making a dark joke as to how when he kills Billy, he won't be getting any older.
 	 	 	C'mon, I'm falling asleep here! 	Taunting the enemy.
 	 	 	Don't worry! I'll be collecting the estate tax from your will! 	Taunting the enemy.
 	 	 	Don't mess with the IRS! 	Taunting the enemy.
 	 	 	Are you ready to be blown away?! 	Making a sarcastic joke. He’s throwing a grenade.
 	 	 	Rest in pieces! 	Making a sarcastic joke. He’s throwing a grenade.
 	 	 	I'd run if I were you! But I don't run. 	Making a sarcastic joke. He’s throwing a grenade.
 	 	 	Hope you like the taste of lead! 	Threatening the enemy with gunfire.
 	 	 	You didn't think you were going to walk away from me, did you?! 	Threatening the enemy with gunfire.
 	 	 	Dodge this, string bean! 	Threatening the enemy with gunfire.
 	 	 	Get behind cover! 	Yelling at his allies to take cover.
 	 	 	Fight or hide, it's your choice! 	Yelling at his allies to take cover.
 	 	 	Save yourself, I'll handle this alone! 	Yelling at his allies to take cover.
 	 	 	Don't let them get away! 	Yelling at his allies to attack.
 	 	 	What, you scared? Go get 'em! 	Yelling at his allies to attack.
 	 	 	Nail 'em from the side! 	Ordering his allies to flank the enemy.
 	 	 	Go around and catch 'em unaware! 	Ordering his allies to flank the enemy.
 	 	 	Flank them! Make them regret ever being born! 	Ordering his allies to flank the enemy.
 	 	 	Agh...finally... was just starting to get bored! 	Weirdly enjoys the challenge even though he just got shot.
 	 	 	Try and get another hit in, I DARE YOU! 	Bloodthirsty.
 	 	 	GAH! 	Cries out in pain.
 	 	 	Agh! So this is what it feels like to be on the receiving end! 	In pain. He is usually the one crippling others, not being crippled himself.
 	 	 	It's...nothing! Don't think you've won yet! 	In pain, playing off how much it hurts.
 	 	 	You're...tough, kid! But not tough enough! 	In pain, almost admires his enemy’s strength.
 	 	 	Aagh! 	Cries out in pain.
 	 	 	Take them down! I'm going in! 	Asking his allies to cover for him.
 	 	 	Cover me, I'm going to wreck 'em! 	Asking his allies to cover for him.
 	 	 	They won't know what hit 'em! 	Going in for the kill.
 	 	 	Get out of the way! 	Warning his allies that danger is ahead, forcefully.
 	 	 	I fought tougher whelps than you in kindergarten! 	Insulting his enemy after they attempt to throw a grenade at him.
 	 	 	Back up! Getting a shot in isn't worth your life! 	Advising his allies to fall back.
 	 	 	Looks like your number's up, punk! 	Bloodthirsty, threatening.
 	 	 	I hope you bleed! 	Angry, threatening.
 	 	 	HRAGH! 	Yells as he presumably hits his target.
 	 	 	Too many good men and women have died today! 	Angry, gruff.
 	 	 	You fought well. Now die well. 	Angry, bloodthirsty.
 	 	 	You got me good, toothpick. *coughs* 	In pain, but still trying to act tough.
 	 	 	A deal's a deal. The kid's free to go. But I have a feeling this won't be the last time we face off. 	In pain, still trying to act tough.
 	 	 	You got me good, toothpick. *coughs* 	In pain, still trying to act tough.
 	 	 	A deal's a deal. The kid's free to go. But I have a feeling this won't be the last time we face off. 	In pain, still trying to act tough.
==XPD_AC03_Mission_Human==
#	Dialog Topic	Form ID	Response Text 	Script Notes
 	 	 	Don't let the vertibird rotors hit you on the way out. 	Rude joke.
 	 	 	Good luck with the whole hero thing. 	Sarcastic joke, but does genuinely wish the player well.
 	 	 	Try not to die, yeah? 	Tough, but caring.
 	 	 	Guess that means I'm getting a break from your mug again, huh? 	Tough joke, but is clearly meant to be friendly.
 	 	 	Yeah, well, not too soon. You can take your time, you know. 	Tough, trying to avoid saying goodbye.
 	 	 	I see you've got all the dossiers. Not bad. Then again, with all that gear you have, it'd be pretty pathetic if you hadn't done it, huh?	Tough, but appreciative. Making a sort of meta joke.
 	 	 	So, you didn't get my dossiers for me, huh? Did I ever tell you I'm an avid hiker? 	Vaguely threatening.
 	 	 	Means I'm used to crushing twigs like you under my boots. But for Tim's sake, I'll let it go this time. 	Threatening.
 	 	 	*growls* 	Tough grumble, displeased at having his tough guy taunts shut down.
 	 	 	I'll be damned. I wasn't expecting to see you without the flesh stripped off your bones. 	Genuinely impressed, but still tough.
 	 	 	Looks like you're still breathing. Watch out. In a city like this, one day your luck will run dry. 	A genuine warning.
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