A Call for Help

**A Call for Help** is the first of the five **Tressie's Quest** missions.

## Requirements

This mission will not appear by itself but need to be triggered by the player. Go to downtown Marshall to initiate the mission. The following radio chatter might also play before the mission, but it's only a requirement for the next mission (Barn Storming). If it plays before A Call for Help though, it hints you where you need to go to find her.

> "*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.*"
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## Objectives

* Speak to Tressie Huerta.
* Listen to Tressie's explanation.\*
* Clear all zombies from the front of the Odious Courthouse.
* Wait for Tressie Huerta to search the Odious Courthouse.
* Talk to Tressie Huerta.
* Travel to the Alamo BBQ & Burrito Hacienda with Tressie Huerta.
* Listen to Tressie Huerta talk about plague walls.
* Travel with Tressie Huerta to the House with the Big Window.

\* Only if you *Ask for details*.

## The Mission

Once you enter downtown Marshall, you hear Tressie sending a distress call.

> "*Someone better be listening, because I'm in deep shit out here.*"
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The call comes from the Fortified Fire Station. Once you get there and secure the location, she greets you.

> "*Hey there, I'm Tressie. Thanks for coming ... I got chased in here by some zeds and I didn't feel safe on my own. I need help clearing out some zeds before I can scavenge. You up for it?*"
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You have the following dialogue options to react:

Of course.
(Add Tressie Huerta as a Follower)Why should I help you?
(Ask for details)You're on your own.
(Refuse mission)

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

> "*Marshall's a scary place. It's always nice to have friends around here. And if what I'm working on pans out ... well, I'll be a good friend to have. So, you up for helping me out?*"
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Your new dialogue options are:

Sure, I'm in.
(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 clear all zombies from the front of the the Odious Courthouse. As she starts searching, she says:

> "*Okay, I just need a second to look around for something. Feel free to take anything that looks useful.*"
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You must wait until Tressie finds what she's looking for. You also need to protect her in the meantime, but it won't take long. When she's done, she tell you the following:

> "*Y'know, if you're going to explore Marshall, there's something you need to see. Want to know why the military was down here in such force? Come with me, and I'll show you.*"
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You can either add Tressie as a Follower or delay the departure.

I'm ready when you are.
(Add Tressie Huerta as a Follower)I need more time to look around.
(Delay Departure)

Once you're ready to go, she marks the location on your map. On your way to the location (Alamo BBQ & Burrito Hacienda) Tressie and your survivor will have a short dialogue.

> "*I'm going to show you something called a plague wall.*"
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> "*Did you say plague wall? That sounds dangerous.*"
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> "*Relax. It's totally inert. Completely safe.*"
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As you arrive to the Alamo, she continues:

> "*These are plague walls. Well, they used to be. A few months back, they basically took over downtown Marshall.*"
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> "*Really? They don't look very aggressive to me.*"
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> "*You weren't here. Luckily somebody figured out how to destroy them before they spread too far.*"
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> "*Was that the Army?*"
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> "*Sort of. They threw everything they had at the walls, but nothing worked. Finally one of their scientists cracked the code and built a bioweapon that took 'em down. Honestly, we got lucky. It could've been a lot worse. Time for me to head home.*"
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You need to take her home afterwards. Once you arrive to the House with the Big Window, she thanks you for your help.

> "*Thanks for the company. I hope this little tour was educational. Marshall is plenty dangerous, but not as bad as it used to be. And if you're looking to scavenge it has plenty to offer.*"
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> "*I'm curious. What keeps you in Marshall?*"
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> "*I'm studying the ruins left by the destroyed plague walls. They have some intriguing properties, even though they're not biologically active, technically speaking. At the moment, I only have some theories, but if they pan out it could be a real breakthrough. If I need a helping hand, I'll give you a call. It's always nice to have a friend watching your back out here. You take care of yourself.*"
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The mission ends and Tressie forms "The Curious Botanist" neutral enclave at the house. You also receive 200 Influence as a reward.

## Refusing the Mission

In case you refuse the mission when meeting Tressie at the Fortified Fire Station she tells you the following:

> "*Are you sure? It'll only take you a sec, and I promise to show you something cool afterward. So, you up for helping me out?*"
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Your new dialogue options are:

Sure, I'm in.
(Add Tressie Huerta as a Follower)No thanks, I'll pass.
(Cancel mission)

In case you cancel the mission she continues:

> "*I understand, you're probably busy with other stuff. Y'know, I'm working on a little project down here. Kind of an agricultural experiment. Would it be okay for me to give you a call if I need help?*"
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The mission gets cancelled, but the questline should still continue later on like when completing the mission.

## Post-mission Chatter

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

> "*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.*"
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