Flash (Fallout 3)

Flash is a resident of Big Town .
==Background==
Growing up together in Little Lamplight, Flash, Pappy, Bittercup, Red and Kimba were close, and often played together. They also traveled as a group to Big Town.The Lone Wanderer: "Where did you people come from, anyway?"Kimba: " "(Kimba's dialogue) Flash was told by the other children of Lamplight that Big Town would be safe, and have plenty to eat. However, this is plainly not the case, with Flash joking that he is shot at more times than he has a good meal.The Lone Wanderer: "Where did you people come from, anyway?"Flash: "We all used to live in a place called Little Lamplight, but they have a rule about age. You reach sixteen, and you're out. Didn't matter, though, because you'd just pack your things and head to Bigtown. All the adults go there, and there's plenty to eat. 'Plenty to eat' alright, if you like eating bullets. I've lost count of how many times I've been shot at."(Flash's dialogue)
On the surface, Flash exudes bravado and overconfidence, and has a penchant for making big, childish claims that he cannot really back up. For example, he is exceptionally proud of his "kick-ass" gun (in reality, a simple, weak .32 pistol) and boasts his desire to defend the town and kill super mutants with it.The Lone Wanderer: "What do you know about these Super Mutants?"Flash: " "(Flash's dialogue)Flash: ""Pappy: ""Flash: ""Pappy: ""(Flash and Pappy's dialogue)Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition pp.72-73: "FlashAn individual professing to have the abilities and the derring-do to handle any situation but with only a limited hands-on knowledge and skills to back this up, Flash is nevertheless a likeable guy. He is overconfident, prone to acts of thoughtless bravado, and enthusiastic about any forthcoming fracases."(Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census) He also claims that he must have killed a hundred raiders on one patrol, despite only having ten bullets.Flash: ""Kimba: ""Flash: ""(Flash and Kimba's dialogue) However, deep down, he is fearful of Big Town's future and is on the verge of accepting the town and everyone in its deaths. He will eventually admit to this behind the mask of his braggadocio.Flash: "Hey. Don't get any bright ideas about trying anything. We may not look it, but every one of us is a trained killer. Oh, who am I kidding? Look, we're in trouble here. If you want to help, great. If not, just please don't kill anyone while you're here."(Flash's dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "So, it's pretty much a free-for-all here? Where do you keep your good stuff?"Flash: "Yeah, yeah, you're a scary wastelander. Look, you'll either kill us, or you won't. Most of us have already accepted death so you won't get much of a reaction with your threats. At least we won't be slaves if you shoot us all."(Flash's dialogue) Flash believes himself to be in charge of Big Town in Red's absence, though he is not totally confident in his own abilities. He wishes Red had not been taken by the mutants, since she was better at handling outsiders.The Lone Wanderer: "Who's in charge here?"Flash: "I guess I am. I've got the guns and the guts. At least, I'm pretty sure I do... I wish Red were here. She always knew how to handle outsiders and traders and stuff. Why did the Mutants have to take her?"(Flash's dialogue)
Flash previously dated Bittercup, but their relationship did not last long.The Lone Wanderer: "I know! No one understands me either!"Bittercup: "God! It's so nice to have someone who understands! I mean, sure, when I left Little Lamplight, I was happy to be out of there. I was dating Pappy then, you know. I got here and he was all like 'Bigtown will be safe', but it wasn't! This place is always under attack! But I don't date liars, so I dumped his ass and got with Flash. But that didn't last very long. Me and Timebomb were a thing for a while, too."(Bittercup's dialogue) They got together immediately after Bittercup dumped Pappy, but Flash quickly grew tired of Bittercup's brooding.The Lone Wanderer: "I hear you and Bittercup were an item."Flash: "Oh, man, don't even go there. You'd think a girl like that would be more, you know, 'adventurous.' But that's a dry well, my friend. All she does is talk about how she hates everyone else or how dark her clothing is. A guy can only take so much of that before he snaps. Poor Pappy got the worst of it. I swear, he's gotten even more depressed since she dumped him for me. As if being here wasn't bad enough."(Flash's dialogue) Red remarks on their relationship by saying that Flash is not bright, but deserved better than Bittercup.The Lone Wanderer: "Did you know Flash used to date Bittercup?"Red: "Oh, that. I know all about that nonsense. Flash isn't the smartest cookie in the jar, but he deserved better than Bittercup. She wouldn't be so bad if she just faced reality, instead of doing that whole 'spooky girl' routine."(Red's dialogue) Flash generally gets along with everyone else in town, though Pappy in particular is frustrated with Flash's attempts to boss everyone around, especially now with Red gone, calling Flash "a big moron."The Lone Wanderer: "Who's in charge here?"Pappy: "That big moron, Flash, thinks he's in charge. All he really does is listen to what Red tells him. That's all anyone here really does. And now Red's gone, taken by those Mutants. That's how we'll all end up eventually."(Pappy's dialogue)
==Daily schedule==
Flash handles the patrolling of the town during daylight hours. At nighttime, he switches out with Bittercup and rests.
==Interactions with the player character==
===Interactions overview===
===Quests===
* Big Trouble in Big Town: Flash asks the Lone Wanderer to go alleviate the hostage crisis, which sends them to the Germantown police HQ.
===Other interactions===
* When the Lone Wanderer first talks to Flash, there is a dialogue option to declare their intent on killing him. If this option is chosen, the whole town will become hostile towards the player character.
* Flash continually boasts about his "kick-ass gun," although it is not unique, and is just a standard .32 pistol. This is probably because there is a lack of firearms in Big Town, with the only other gun being Dusty's hunting rifle.
==Inventory==
==Appearances==
Flash appears only .
==Bugs==
 Occurrences of Flash being met just outside of Meresti trainyard have happened when the player fast travels there prior to going to Big Town (obviously before Big Trouble in Big Town). If spoken to, his dialogue consists of his usual complaints about Big Town and super mutants. Flash will proceed to walk back to Big Town via the road just outside the trainyard. If not escorted by the player, there is a high chance of him being killed by super mutants or raiders during his journey.
==Gallery==
Flash outside Mesresti3.jpg|Shows Flash wandering outside Meresti trainyard on his way back to Big Town
==References==
Non-game
Category:Big Town characters
Category:Fallout 3 human characters
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