[He chuckles at that apology.] Hey, you're a little on the microwaved side, at the moment. I can understand a little malaise.
[Input... chrome... things the youth say these days, or something.]
Nonsense. I've got a whole bottle full. It'll bolster your system, keep the rads from doing you too much damage. The, ah... whole wasteland's got a bit of a radiation problem, let's say. I carry 'em around in case I run into somebody in trouble on the road, since they don't do me any good. [He's just this much of a good samaritan at home, too.]
Got a bottle of water on me too, but that's... probably glowing by now, unfortunately.
[ It really is something novel bumping into somebody who seems genuinely like they want to help, no strings attached. V couldn't be more messily grateful, and surprised. ]
How'd that happen? Rad problem, I mean.
[ The comment about the water is met with a soft exhale of air from his nose, amused at the phrasing at the very least.
He's thirsty, but drinking irradiated water's probably not going to help his already failing body. He might be confused and worse for wear but he'll never let go of his desire to survive. ]
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[Input... chrome... things the youth say these days, or something.]
Nonsense. I've got a whole bottle full. It'll bolster your system, keep the rads from doing you too much damage. The, ah... whole wasteland's got a bit of a radiation problem, let's say. I carry 'em around in case I run into somebody in trouble on the road, since they don't do me any good. [He's just this much of a good samaritan at home, too.]
Got a bottle of water on me too, but that's... probably glowing by now, unfortunately.
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How'd that happen? Rad problem, I mean.
[ The comment about the water is met with a soft exhale of air from his nose, amused at the phrasing at the very least.
He's thirsty, but drinking irradiated water's probably not going to help his already failing body. He might be confused and worse for wear but he'll never let go of his desire to survive. ]