Miria

Miria is the daughter of the slaughterhouse owner Grisham in Modoc . Both she and her brother, Davin, may be married by Chosen Ones of either gender, in a landmark example of LGBT representation in the Fallout series.
==Background==
Miria is an attractive young woman, with an hourglass-shaped body (36 in or 90 cm in the bust and thighs, 24 in or 60 cm in the waist) and a seductive attitude.Miria's character description: "{100}{}{Oh my! A very shapely and seductive looking woman.}""{101}{}{Miria.}""{102}{}{You’re not sure, but the measurements 36-24-36 come to mind.}"(McMiria.msg) While she is the light of her father's life,Grisham: "{600}{}{Howdy }{1600}{}{. I hope you're taking good care of my daughter, Miria. She is the light of my life and it would break my heart if anything were to happen to her. Where is she by the way? I was sure hoping to see her again.}"(McGrisha.msg) Miria has very little interest in the slaughterhouse, finding the butcher trade to be boring. She knows the ins and outs of the trade,The Chosen One: "{157}{}{What can you tell me about the slaughterhouse?}"Miria: "{174}{}{Nothing to tell. My family runs the slaughterhouse. People from all around bring their brahmin here for slaughter. After they are slaughtered and the meat treated, it is sold to traders who in turn sell it to merchants in various towns. All very boring, if you ask me.}"(McMiria.msg) but prefers to spend her time absorbing and spreading gossip instead. She considers Modoc incredibly boring, but at the same time is a font of knowledge ready to burst into a stream of rumors and gossip that is difficult to interrupt.The Chosen One: "{158}{}{Heard any good rumors?}"Miria: "{176}{}{Have you come to the right place! This town is so boring, there’s nothing else to do but gossip and… [She keeps talking for awhile and sometime later you’re able to get a word in.]}"(McMiria.msg) The only people safe from her prying eyes are her family.The Chosen One: "{181}{}{Tell me about Davin.}"Miria: "{189}{}{He’s family; I don’t spread rumors about my own family.}"(McMiria.msg)
Rumors span the range from observations about Rose's "chicken" and the suspiciously heavy 12 pound eggs it produces,The Chosen One: "{179}{}{You mentioned something about Rose?}"Miria: "{183}{}{Ah, Rose. The proprietor of Rose's Bed and Breakfast. Now, you didn’t hear it from me, but have you ever wondered why her ‘coop’ is so well protected? She says it’s to protect her chickens from predators, but if you look closely it looks as if she’s trying to keep something in rather than out. Plus, whoever heard of chickens laying twelve pound eggs?}"(McMiria.msg) through implausible revelations about single-headed brahmin being born,The Chosen One: "{180}{}{What’s this about a mutated brahmin?}"Miria: "{186}{}{It’s really strange, but I hear some ranchers say that every once in a while a brahmin will give birth to a calf with only one head. Talk about weird!}"(McMiria.msg) to deductions that Farrel is responsible for the theft of Cornelius' watch. While Miria is not correct, due to extraordinary circumstances, she draws the conclusion based on the presence of a motive, suspicious activity,The Chosen One: "{165}{}{Why would Farrel steal the watch?}"Miria: "{168}{}{Because poor people tend to steal to make ends meet. Farrel definitely falls in the poor category, and that would explain the new tools he bought soon after Cornelius’s watch disappeared.}"(McMiria.msg) and opportunity.Chosen One: "{166}{}{Isn’t Farrel Cornelius’s best friend?}"Miria: "{171}{}{Yes, they were thick as thieves, those two. Which is why I think Farrel stole the watch. Who else but Farrel would have the access and the opportunity to steal Cornelius’s watch?}"(McMiria.msg) 
Miria's raw talents are wasted in Modoc. Unlike her brother, the supervisor of the slaughterhouse, Miria gets by doing "odd jobs here and there," which typically boils down to sexual intercourse. Her beauty means that most people she meets are exclusively interested in sex, completely ignoring her personality and ability to observe. In fact, anyone showing the slightest bit of interest or restraint is liable to be literally pounced on by Miria.The Chosen One: "{156}{}{What do you do around here?}"Miria: "{192}{}{Who, me? I do odd jobs here and there. Surely nothing worth talking about. [She flutters her eyes at you.]}"The Chosen One: "{193}{}{I really would like to know more about you.}"Miria: "{196}{}{I’m really touched. Nobody ever tries to get to know me better. All they want is sex, sex, sex! I get so tired of having wild sex all the time. I’m so glad you’re not like the others.}"The Chosen One: "{200}{}{Well, I’ve never known anyone as interesting as you are.}"Miria: "{209}{}{[She blushes] Stop, you’re embarrassing me. You are just the sweetest thing. Why don’t come over here and sit by me.}"The Chosen One: "{210}{}{I think this going too far. Can’t we just talk?}"Miria: "{214}{}{I can’t take this anymore! You’re perfect. [She rips off her clothes, your clothes, and then…]}""{215}{}{[Your world will never be the same again.]}"(McMiria.msg) The reason is that Miria is hypersexual, with ten to twenty different sexual partners per month being a norm for her (or rather, her being picky and showing restraint).The Chosen One: "{156}{}{What do you do around here?}"Miria: "{192}{}{Who, me? I do odd jobs here and there. Surely nothing worth talking about. [She flutters her eyes at you.]}"The Chosen One: "{193}{}{I really would like to know more about you.}"Miria: "{196}{}{I’m really touched. Nobody ever tries to get to know me better. All they want is sex, sex, sex! I get so tired of having wild sex all the time. I’m so glad you’re not like the others.}"The Chosen One: "{197}{}{You slut! I thought you were special for a moment.}"Miria: "{205}{}{How dare you call me a slut! Let me tell you, I am very picky about the people I sleep with. Why, I have only slept with 10 or 20 people this month! I think this conversation is over!}"(McMiria.msg) It's possible that her partners include her brotherDavin: "{151}{}{Hmpf! Miria isn’t that good in bed.}"(McDavin.msg) and uncle, Biff.Biff: "{277}{}{Shucks! No more brahmin to kill! Maybe I should go see Miria.}"(McButchr.msg) Even old Farrel spanks her regularly for spreading rumors.The Chosen One: "{155}{}{Where’d you get the money for the new tools?}"Farrel: "{173}{}{Did Miria tell you that? I’ll have to spank her bottom for spreading rumors again! Look, I may be poor, but I have my pride. I helped one of the traders fix his wagon, and in return he gave me some tools.}"(McFarrel.msg) Cornelius also remarks that they used to "play doctor when she was little," though since he has dementia, it is hopefully just a misfiring neuron.Cornelius: "{212}{}{Miria is a nice girl. We used to play doctor when she was little.}"(McCornel.msg)
While Miria is bisexual and has no problems having sex with women herself, she is prejudiced towards homosexual men: if her brother marries a man, she considers that "just sick."Miria: "{152}{}{That’s just sick!}"(McMiria.msg) Otherwise, she hopes he finds happiness with a woman.Miria: "{153}{}{I hope you two are happy together.}"(McMiria.msg)
==Interactions with the player character==
===Interactions overview===
===Companion===
====Marriage====
* Miria can be romanced by Chosen Ones of either gender, as long as they have a Charisma of 8 (lowered to 7 with a good town reputation). The easiest way is to show interest in her and demonstrate restraint, which will cause her to rip off the Chosen One's clothes. Shaming her over the number of partners she has will cause her to be offended and refuse to talk to the Chosen One.
** Expecting sex and using the "you know you want to" dialogue option will lead to the Chosen One raping Miria, turning Grisham and the rest of Modoc hostile.
* If having consensual sex, Grisham will enter the room and realize what's going on. Unless the player decides to play the situation off as a "medical examination" (which Grisham appears to be ready to believe without a Speech check), the only other option is a shotgun wedding. This plays a cutscene where Jo marries the Chosen One to Miria, with a disappointed Davin in the background. 
* Due to the way the script works, every item in the Chosen One's inventory is dumped on the ground. Collecting them has to be done by hand, so if planning to marry either of Grisham's children, it's advisable to store items in a container first.
* Running away from Grisham when he barges in will turn all of Modoc hostile.
====Performance====
* Miria comes with free two antidotes and four stimpaks once she's in the party. Marrying her denies access to the guard the brahmin quest from Grisham or selling Bess (since it changes dad's script), and Miria is added to the party irrespective of the party limit. However, she takes a spot and unless separated will prevent collecting other characters.
* Like her brother, she has no skills or high statistics whatsoever, and a small Hit Point pool. She cannot level up and is generally a hindrance in combat. Although she remarks that knives get her excited, she accurately notes that she can't hit anything with an SMG, as she has a strength of 3.Miria: "{1010}{}{Sharp weapons like knives get me excited although I can use weapons like an SMG in a pinch if I need to. Just don't expect me to actually hit anything.}"(McMiria.msg)
* Miria cannot be dismissed once in the party, unless divorced. This makes any infiltration of Navarro or the oil rig impossible, as they can only be undertaken if the player has no active companions.
====Divorce====
The only way to remove Miria from the party is to permanently divorce her, which can occur in three ways:
# Death: If Miria dies, she'll be considered divorced. Death can occur in many ways, from combat, through traps, to removing her brain at the Sierra Army Depot.
# Slavery: Miria can be sold to the following characters:
## Metzger (The Den) will pay ~$1,100 (determined by Barter; even with official patches the script is bugged and the amount of money is increased the lower the player character's skill is). 
## Big Jesus (New Reno) will pay $250 ($500 with a Barter check, can only be tried once), considering her a prostitute for his own use.Big Jesus Mordino: "{345}{}{(Mordino studies your companions. His gaze stops on Miria, and he licks his lips.) Your puta looks fresh... I will give you 250 chips for her.}"The Chosen One: "{353}{}{Senor Mordino, please... the slave is worth MUCH more than that. It has many years of faithful service remaining.}"Big Jesus Mordino: "{370}{}{No. She has seen much hard travel and looks tired... 250 chips for her or nothing.}"Big Jesus Mordino: "{390}{}{(Mordino walks around Miria, examines her face carefully, then slaps her ass.) Hmmmm. 500 chips for her, then.}"(NcBigJes.msg) The option is available if the player talked to Little Jesus about slavery or asks Big Jesus about his health or Richard Wright, and say they have more questions. 
##Barkus (Vault City) will pay $200 ($400 with a successful Barter check), due to her strong arms and "nice hips."The Chosen One: "{153}{}{Are you looking to buy any slave...er, servants...right now?}"Barkus: "{227}{}{Perhaps. Do you have some you wish to sell?}"The Chosen One: "{228}{}{Yes, I have one right here with me. Take a look and make me an offer.}""{229}{}{Yes, I have a few right here with me. Take a look and make me an offer.}"Barkus: "{232}{}{Hmmm. That woman there, Miria, is it? She has strong arms...and nice hips. I will buy her from you for $250.}"(Vcbarkus.msg) 
# Divorce: Father Tully in New Reno can peacefully divorce the player from Miria.
Once out of the party, Miria is considered separated. Returning to Modoc and telling Grisham what happened will kill the butcher on the spot, through a heart attack.
===Other interactions===
* At the Den, Miria can be forced to have sex with Billy, the single-toothed patron of The Hole, for $50 the first time, and $200 the second. This is only possible if the player character is male.Billy: "{153}{}{Your wife sure is pretty!}"The Chosen One: "{155}{}{You like her, huh?}"Billy: "{158}{}{I sure would like to do her.}"The Chosen One: "{160}{}{OK. That’ll be $50.}"(DcBilly.msg)
* Miria can be forced to work as a fluffer at the Golden Globes, for $3 per session. Unlike Davin, the dialogue option essentially forces her to do it.Corsican Brothers: "{640}{}{Yer spouse, huh? Hmmmmm. Awright. Have yer life partner head to the back, start spit-shining the shafts. Here's the pay: 3 chips.}"The Chosen One: "{642}{}{Do as he says, Miria my sweet. NOW.}"(Corsican Brothers' dialogue) While the game notes that "True love triumphs once again. Your spouse looks deathly ill, but at least you're 3 chips richer!",Miria: "{1200}{}{I...don't feel so good.}"Fallout 2 message: "{1201}{}{True love triumphs once again. Your spouse looks deathly ill, but at least you're 3 chips richer!}"(Corsican Brothers' dialogue) Miria suffers no adverse effects.
* If the player encounters a trapper in a random encounter and does not have enough money to buy a pelt (or just give all of their money to a party member), they can agree to a trade: Five minutes with Miria in return for one regular and one golden gecko pelt. Unlike Davin, Miria resents the Chosen One for being used in such a manner.Trapper: "{118}{}{Seems you're short on cash. How about you give me five minutes with yer woman. I'll make it worth your while.}"The Chosen One: "{121}{}{Sure.}"Fallout 2 message: "{123}{}{[Miria will forgive you...eventually. But on the positive side, the trapper gave you some pelts.]}"(Trappers' dialogue) In fact, he seems to enjoy the experience.Davin: "{152}{}{I don’t believe you pimped me.}""{153}{}{Let’s try a threesome next time.}""{154}{}{Ooo… he’s a cutie.}"Fallout 2 message: "{124}{}{[Davin seems no worse for wear after the experience.]}"(McDavin.msg)
;Reactions
* If both Miria and Myron are in the party, the "boy genius" will praise her looks and try to get the Chosen One to let him have sex with her, proposing wife swapping and inquiring about whether they're polyamorous.Myron: "{590}{}{So...is Miria really your wife?}""{591}{}{Miria's kinda cute. Can I...well, you know…how about it?}""{592}{}{Your wife suuuure is a looker.}""{593}{}{So...you and Miria. Are you two serious, or...?}""{594}{}{So...you and Miria. Are you both free to see other people, or....?}""{595}{}{You wanna swap wives? You can have mine as soon as I get one.}"(NhMyron.msg)
* Leslie Anne Bishop will remark on Miria when discussing the happiness in her marriage.The Chosen One: "{286}{}{It sounds as if your marriage life isn't as healthy as it could be.}"Leslie Anne Bishop: "{295}{}{(She throws an amused glance at your spouse.) And yours is? (She frowns again.) }"(Leslie Anne Bishop's dialogue)
* Having sex at the Cat's Paw will cause Miria to sob and feel cheated, but has no permanent effect on dialogue.Miria: "{730}{}{*sob sob sob*}""{731}{}{I feel so... so cheated...}"(Miss Kitty's dialogue) Miria can also get laid at the Paw, to "take a walk on the wild side."The Chosen One: "{248}{}{I'd like to hook up my friend here with a little something special.}"The Chosen One: "{249}{}{I'd like to hook up one of my friends here. It's their…uh, birthday.}"Miss Kitty: "{395}{}{Of course. (Scans your companions.) Which one?}"The Chosen One: "{405}{}{Miria wants to take a walk on the wild side.}"(NcKitty.msg) 
* Miria will draw numerous reactions from New Reno denizens:
** Male townsfolk will ask if Miria can be bought, for her looks or ability to cook, or just asking for a freebie.Reno townsfolk: "{690}{}{She's yer "wife," huh? Can I borrow her fer an hour or two?}""{691}{}{Wanna swap wives for a while?}""{425}{}{You selling that woman o' yours?}""{426}{}{How much for that woman you got with you?}""{427}{}{That woman you got with you shore is pretty.}""{428}{}{Can that woman o' yours cook? If so, I'll take her.}""{429}{}{How much for that skirt you got with you?}"(NcPerson.msg)
** Pimps will threaten the Chosen One with violence or cutting their throat, as they see the attractive Miria as a potential threat to their business. The Chosen One is told in no uncertain terms not to sell her on the streets.Pimp: "{450}{}{You better not pimp that bitch of yours around here.}""{451}{}{I see any chips changing hands over that bitch of yours, me and you are gonna have words.}""{452}{}{That bitch of yours better cool her heels while she's in this town.}""{453}{}{Ditch that bitch o' yours, friend. I got a woman you can wear for the WHOLE night.}""{456}{}{If I see you selling yo skanky woman, I'll give you a red Reno smile across your throat.}""{457}{}{She's yo "wife," huh? Well, "hubbie," she better watch her ass in THIS town.}""{458}{}{This is my corner. Don't pimp your bitch here.}""{459}{}{I better not see you selling that ho on my street.}"(NcPimp.msg)
==Inventory==
==Appearances==
Miria appears only and is mentioned in the Fallout Bible.
==Behind the scenes==
Although it is a minor feature of the game with very limited use, the ability to pimp the Chosen One's spouse was used as a selling point on the game's box: "Fall in love, get married, and then pimp your spouse for a little extra chump-change. Hey, it's a dark and dangerous world."
==Bugs==
* The player may choose to kill Grisham with a number of super stimpaks. When he succumbs to the effect of chems, attempting to sleep with Miria will spawn Uncle Biff, who will give the Chosen One the same dialogue as Miria's father, though he looks familiar and there are infinite Uncle Biffs. 
* If the Chosen One sleeps with either Miria or Davin and gets away with it by telling their father that they're a doctor, companions may stop following the player. They will come with the player from map to map but will be unable to move, except when in combat mode. There are several ways to solve this: get married with either of them, have Vic talk with Val in Vault City, or watch the video sequences of either Vault 13 or the Brotherhood in San Francisco. If this bug occurs after having met all four criteria, it will be permanent for the lasting game. The greater the amount of activity before being discovered by Grisham, or during the wedding, the more likely this bug is to occur. 
==Gallery==
Fo2 MiriaWedding.png|Miria and a male Chosen One wed
==References==
Category:Fallout 2 companions
Category:Fallout 2 human characters
Category:Modoc characters
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