Barn Storming

**Barn Storming** is the second of the five **Tressie's Quest** missions.

## Requirements

The mission can only appear after you complete Tressie's Quest: A Call for Help. You'll also need to listen through Tressie's introduction and the mission's post-mission radio chatter before it would appear.

Introduction:

> "*Hello, Trumbull Valley. This is Tressie Huerta, speaking to you from downtown Marshall. Most of you don't know me yet, but if things go well you will soon. I'm working on a little project that's gonna help this valley thrive again. Like it used to. For now, just stay strong, and be good to each other. We're all in this together, after all.*"
> ― Tressie Huerta
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Radio chatter:

> "*Hello to all my neighbors out there. This is Tressie Huerta again, down in Marshall. I've met some of you, but I know more folks are coming to Trumbull Valley every day. I didn't grow up here myself, but I've been around long enough for it to become home. And I'm amazed at how well we've bounced back from some bad times. This valley thrived once, and if I have anything to say it will again.*"
> ― Tressie Huerta
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## Objectives

* Travel to the Highway Fruit Stand to meet with Tressie Huerta.
* Speak to Tressie Huerta.
* Listen to Tressie Huerta's explanation.\*
* Speak to Tressie Huerta.\*
* Travel to the Tractor Barn with Tressie Huerta.
* Help Tressie Huerta clear the Tractor Barn of zombies.
* Search the Tractor Barn for any personal possessions belonging to Tressie Huerta.
* Show the Huerta Family Photo Album you found to Tressie Huerta.
* Wait while Tressie Huerta looks at the Huerta Family Photo Album.
* Escort Tressie Huerta to her home at the House with the Big Window.
* Wrap up with Tressie Huerta.

\* Only if you *Ask for details*.

## The Mission

Tressie contacts you through the radio, asking for your help:

> "*Hey neighbor, it's Tressie Huerta calling, from down here in Marshall. I need a hand liberating some of my equipment from a few zeds. Can you help?*"
> ― Tressie Huerta
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You need to travel to the Highway Fruit Stand to meet and speak with her. She tells you why she called you.

> "*There's a place just up the road that I left some important stuff in, but it's a little dangerous. You game?*"
> ― Tressie Huerta
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You have the following dialogue options to react:

Sure, I'm in.
Add Tressie Huerta as a follower.Can you tell me more?
(Ask for details)No thanks, that's too much for me.
(Refuse mission)

If you ask for details, Tressie will tell you the following:

> "*Back when the world fell apart, the military rolled through, sweeping up anyone with scientific training. They even wanted folks working on their Master's degrees in molecular plant sciences. I was right here, doing my field research, when they found me. I didn't even have time to pack.*"
> ― Tressie Huerta
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> "*And now you want help clearing out the zombies to see what's left?*"
> ― Player
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> "*Uh-huh. So, you up for helping me out?*"
> ― Tressie Huerta
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Your new dialogue options are:

Sure.
(Add Tressie Huerta as a Follower)Sorry. I'm not getting involved in this.
(Refuse mission)

If you agree to help, your task is to travel to the Tractor Barn and help her clear it of zombies. After securing the location, you must help her search the place.

> "*Okay, time to see if anything I left behind is still here. Let me know if you find something.*"
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While searching the Tractor Barn, you'll find a Huerta Family Photo Album. You need to show it to Tressie.

> "*Any luck?*"
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> "*I found this photo. Is that your family?*"
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> "*It sure is. We all look so young! I remember Tio Hector taking this. My big cousin Ruben was going off to college. The whole family was so proud. That was when I realized I wanted to go to college, too. After all, I was way smarter than Ruben. If he could do it, so could I. Thank you for finding this. I'd almost forgotten that day. And the people in that picture. I guess we should be getting back. I'm sure you have things to do.*"
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Your next task is taking her home. On your way to her home, she says:

> "*Even before the outbreak, the people living on farms like these were struggling to get by. Most of us were one bad harvest away from losing everything to the bank. I spent years of college and grad school learning the science behind it. Finding ways to increase yields, improve efficiency, whatever I could do to help. I never wanted to see another farm fail. Not anywhere.*"
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As you arrive to her home, she continues:

> "*That place brought back so many memories. I remember telling my advisor that I was going to make sure no farm ever failed again. That dream died when the world fell. But I'm working on a new dream now, and I think this one just might work.*"
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The mission ends and you receive 200 Influence as a reward.

## Post-mission Chatter

After completing the mission the following chatter will happen through the radio:

First chatter:

> "*Hey out there! Tressie here, coming to you again from the ruins of Marshall. I've had people ask me if the crumbling old plague walls are dangerous. The best answer I have is ... 'I don't think so.' And if that's not enough for you, just remember I'm technically still just a grad student. If I ever finish up my Master's degree, I'm sure I could come up with a better answer. Or at least a longer one. Take care, and stay strong.*"
> ― Tressie Huerta
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Second chatter:

> "*Hey out there, Tressie here, coming to you from the bustling metropolis of Marshall. If you've been down here, I expect you've seen what the blood plague tried to do to this town. These plague walls almost took over the valley. But thanks to some brave folks, that didn't happen. Now it seems the walls may have given us a tool to make this valley live again. More news on that when it's available. For now, stay strong out there.*"
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