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[db_db]Oh you're the merc who helped me.

[GT][pay] Better be worth it.

[GT]The transfer has arrived, thank you. I will refer you to the right person soon.

[GT]Oh, that's interesting.

[GT]Do you know any netrunner for special tasks?

[GT]You definitely have some trusted netrunner. Such ... for special tasks.

[GT][amount] The amount is not negotiable. Still interested?

[GT]Max-Tac? Los Padres? Well, well, V ... It's scary to think what you will ask for tomorrow.

[GT]Los Padres, you say. I guess I can guess what you're up to.

[GT]Hey, Nix. I might have a job for you.

[GT]I'll think it over and call you back.

[GT]I need to rethink my options, okay? I'll call you back just in case.

[GT]Well well. V. The chance that you will be able to get what you need in such a short time is getting smaller. The clock is ticking.

[GT]I just need a moment more.

[GT]I just need a moment more.

[GT]It's not a helpline, V. Just give me a call when you're ready.

[GT]Hack into Max-Tac systems.

[GT]It's about breaking into Max-Tac systems.

[GT]Get to work. And thanks.

[GT]I don't know if you handle such assignments. A high-risk robot.

[GT]It's about Max-Tac. You have to hack into their systems, get information about the next convoy going from here to Los Padres.

[GT]It's about Max-Tac. You have to hack into their systems, get information about the next convoy going from here to Los Padres.

cess gateways every few seconds.

[GT][pay] Take action.

[GT]You know what ... I have to think about it all. I will call you back.

[GT]And what? Will you finally tell me what's going on?

[GT]I'm transferring the money. Get to work.

[db_db]You've got a job for me?

[db_db]Why do you think so?

[db_db]V asks why does she think so?

[db_db]8UG8EAR exclaims, that what else would be the reason to call her, other than to ask for favour?

[db_db]Maybe I'll call later.

[db_db]V says she will get back to 8ug8ear after sorting out some details.

[db_db]8ug8ear says it's going to be an easy ride, and she'll call V when she's done.

[GT]I'm not calling to gossip about Night Corp stock.

[GT]Help me. You owe me.

[GT]I didn't want to play this card, but you owe me. Big time.

[GT]You have been compensated for your efforts. We're even.

[GT]Agreed.

[GT]Max-Tac. You'd have to hack into their systems and get me the data on the next convoy to Los Padres.

[GT]Good luck, V. Really. But please don't call me anymore.

[GT]I'll think about it and call you back if I need to.

[GT]All right.

[GT]You're asking me to de facto risk everything. What I might want in return would be small in comparison.

Hey, V! To what do I owe the pleasure? Or are you calling me just to gossip?

I need to hack into MaxTac.

Problem I have ain't simple.

[GT]Carol, you know what, I'll talk to you later.

[GT]V ... Even if I could do it, and I'm not convinced at all, I won't risk the safety of the whole family.

[GT]I see. Come on, I'll look for someone else.

I wish, but there's a more urgent matter that I need your help with.

[GT]Carol, I'm calling because I need your help.

[GT]No problem.

[GT]I need the route of the closest Max-Tacu convoy. Direction: Los Padres. For now.

[GT]You asked the wrong question. The correct one is: can you afford such a service?

[GT]I didn't say that.

[GT]Try not to make a mess, V. I don't want to have to clean up after you.

[GT]Have you made up your mind?

[GT]I was supposed to write. Got the code to the new BBS icebreaker. This is gonna be a nice motherfucker. I want to call him V. What do you say?

[GT]Could such a job be commissioned by Rogue?

[GT]Fuck, I know I'm getting into trouble, but I'd love to hear it.

[GT]You won't do it?

[GT]Probably it would be possible to make a gate and run into guests. But get out of there without the crumbs reaching me ...

[GT]Listen, you know how it is. I owe you a favor. I'll do it.

[GT]Thank you if they don't throw me in jail or burn me out, and you'll get the data.

[GT]Don't insult me. I will do it, but thanks and a handshake aren't not enough for me.

[GT][gives the amount]. Are we going with it?

[GT]Don't thank me yet. We'll be in touch.

[GT]Speak soon.

[GT]Hello are you there?

[GT]It depends on the information I could get. And I'm definitely not going to talk about it on the phone.

[GT]Do not contact me, I will contact you.

[GT]One mistake, a millisecond of inattention ... They'd track me down, tie me to Aldecaldos ... You can guess the rest.

[GT]Be careful.

[GT]Thanks, Carol. Everything will come in handy.

[GT]You are asking for the almost impossible. But I will try. On one condition.

[GT]No one else.

[GT]Oh, I have a job for a netrunner.

[GT]I need data from Max-Tac.

[GT]It's about hacking into Max-Tacu systems. I need information on the route of the next convoy going to Los Padres.

[GT]Chang. I saved your life. You owe me a favor.

[GT]But if it succeeds ... that would be something. V, I'll try. OKAY?

[GT]As you wish. Take care of yourself, V.

[GT]I still have to think about it.

[GT]I see. This is a very dangerous operation, yhm. Think about it well.

[GT]Do not worry. I'm lucky. I'll get to work.

[GT]V! So what's the plan? Because you got me excited, and now you're teasing me. Make up your mind at last.

[GT]OK I understand.

[GT]Sure, got it. Peace of mind is very important. Especially in Night City.

[GT]Ok. Thanks. Goodbye.

[GT]I am 67 years old.

[GT]It was a local network. Nobody knows about it. Except for you and Wakako. Unless it's a threat.

[GT]Fuck you.

[GT]So what? You say what the hack is or not?

[GT]And there. You got paid by Wakako for this "favor". Besides, I didn't say I wouldn't do it.

[GT]SHA-37 encryption? And Max-Tac didn't switch to QLS?

[GT]I see. It's a good idea.

[db_db]8UG8EAR impatiently comments on how long she had to wait for V

[db_db]V asks 8UG8EAR if she's got the data.

[GT]Why are we meeting here?

[GT]Are you giving history lessons on the side?

[GT]Do you give history lessons on the side?

[GT]It's like having to conduct an orchestra with one hand and doing fucking matrix multiplication with the other. But it worked.

[GT]I am not asking what the data is for. But V ...

[GT]I'll try to be careful.

[GT]You've done your job, now it's my turn.

[GT]Mhm. Then you have an additional gift as a reward for possible good behavior.

[GT]A small memento of my collaboration with Arasaka. Military tech, I tweaked my way.

[GT]S cool. You saved my ass, I may be saving your ass now.

[GT]I'm not getting into what you need this data for. For my health, they won't work for you. Anyway, I did my part.

[GT]Screw you.

[GT]You have everything here - the route, the composition of the convoy, the type of weaponry, the decrypted data of the client they are taking to Los Padres.

[GT]You make sure that you don't have to explore Los Padres from the inside. Because that's where you don't go.

[GT]You make sure that you don't have to visit Los Padres from the inside. Because that's where you don't go.

[GT]What, are you feeling uncomfortable? ... Maybe rightly so.

[GT]This place always reminds me of them. But you don't want to join this group, do you?

[GT]I can handle it. Besides, I don't act solo.

[GT]As soon as someone tries to fry your head it will create a dynamic ICE, one time use but unbeatable.

[GT]You better pray as well. Got it

[GT]Here I am.

[GT]You tell me. Every time I'm in this place, I am reminded of a certain type of people.

[GT]Thanks.

[GT]I have obliterated my tracks, and in the evenings I will pray that the sad gentlemen in armor for millions of Euro-pins will not knock on my door.

[GT]V! Dig years. What can I do for you?

[db_db][TEMP DEBUG - YOKO NETRUNNER SHOP]

[GT]Ah, that's about you. This day is getting more and more interesting.

[GT]Let's talk about business better.

[GT]I didn't become a hacker, as you can see.

[GT]You know ... I'm doing pretty well. Immodestly speaking.

[GT]Ouch, blow below the belt, Yoko.

[GT]Oh, sorry. I didn't know you were so busy.

[GT]Here you have everything you need. Getting it was not easy.

[GT]Wait.

[GT]Our cooperation ends here and now.

[GT]You know what, it's best if our cooperation ends here and now.

[GT]Yes. I take the data and I'm out.

[GT]I don't want to know this offer because I know I would decline it anyway.

[GT]Mhm. Regarding the systems. Let's talk about your case.

[GT]Of course.

[GT]Probably for you, but is it for me? I am not convinced.

[GT]Probably for you, but is it for me? I'm not sure.

[GT]A simple message with the coordinates is enough.

[GT]I am asking for nothing more. I promise a generous reward for this. Good luck.

[GT]Hands said I'd come over? About the order.

[GT]Okay. Here you are.

[GT]Welcome.

[GT]All right. Here you are.

[GT]Man, V. I didn't expect that we would still be working together.

[GT]Besides, stop whining. Treat it as a simple formality that will allow me to fall asleep at night. Hmm?

[GT]You got a token from him, right? Get connected here. We will check compliance.

[GT]But I will not speed up the decryption. Just a second more ...

[GT]But not well enough to rummage through the files of a certain organization yourself, right?

[GT]Max-Tacu data fortresses are like Fort Knox hidden on Alcatraz. Every step you take brings a million unwanted glances.

[GT]As long as you are going to do what I think you are going to do. Interested?

[GT]Let's say you were effective or crazy enough to neutralize the convoy's guards.

[GT]Let's say you were efficient or crazy enough to neutralize the convoy's guards.

[GT]Are you interested in the person they are carrying?

[GT]Let me guess. Would you be interested in the person this convoy was carrying?

[GT]Am I doing well?

[GT]Ah, it's you.

[GT]Is it really necessary?

[GT]The alternative is the door. The same you entered. Take your pick.

[GT]And it won't hurt, I know these texts.

[GT]Well, at least I will fall asleep peacefully. And please, compliance is confirmed.

[GT]Shame.

[GT][VENDOR]

[GT]It's necessary?

[GT]Who's there?

[GT]V? Come on in.

[GT]You look terrible.

[GT]Netwatch?

[GT]Sorry, I shouldn't have talked you into.

[GT]I'm sorry, I shouldn't be pushing you.

[GT]"Just"?

[GT]Okay, but you have the data, right?

[GT]It's good that you survived.

[GT]In the drawer

[GT]Not true. In this business you are worth as much as your ... last job. You were right.

[GT]This little shit ... what's on it ... that break-in ... there's nothing to ... be ashamed of.

[GT]It's good that you are alive.

[GT]You look strange. Everything All right?

[GT]What is aphasia?

[GT]Chang, what happened?

[GT]What is aphasia?

[GT]For example, you have trouble s-speaking, or can't remember words.

[GT]Professional…

[GT]Yes.

[GT]I can see that something has gone wrong. Speak.

[GT]So they tracked you?

[GT]My breach. Not me. They sent a ... bot after me, I lost it.

[GT]They had regenerating ICE, strange versions of demons, sequences of codes that ... turned out to be traps. And I f-went through it, s-stumbling a bit.

[GT]I don't know what ... is taking my voice away. A-aphasia or ... emotion.

[GT]That's good at least

[GT]knock

[GT]They are on a splinter.

[GT]I know. Bye, V.

[GT]Favor for a favor. We're even.

[GT]take shard

[GT]Yes.

[GT]Great, thanks a lot.

[GT]Unfortunately, my case is more urgent.

[GT]I remember what I promised, but it has to wait.

[GT]I do not know what you're talking about.

[GT]I have no idea what you are talking about.

[GT]Yes, I have to pass the data on to someone.

[GT]I'll give you two splinters. The first has the data you requested. On the second - a virus.

[GT]I'll give you two splinters. The first has the data you asked for. On the second - a virus.

[GT]What if I refuse?

[GT]I'll do it. If I have the opportunity.

[GT]Let's say I do what you ask for. What is this virus used for?

[GT]But first, let's talk about the favor you promised me.

[GT]Don't make a fool of me, V. Neither of us have time for this circus.

[GT]Maybe.

[GT]I'm sorry, I didn't want to.

[GT]I don't expect details from you. I only count on cooperation.

[GT]The target's status is irrelevant, the virus will find its way.

[GT]Then the splinter with the virus will go back to my pocket.

[GT]In a word: I have no choice. Give me these splinters.

[GT]You are late.

[GT]You're late.

[GT]But I am. Do you have the data?

[GT]Meeting in the park. You should also feed the pigeons. Just like in a spy movie.

[GT]Did you manage it? Did you get what I asked for?

[GT]No, I know. OK, nevermind. Have you got something for me?

[GT]The contents of the second splinter will become useless in a fraction of a second. I will leave it for you as a souvenir.

[GT]Is it within your abilities?

[GT]More like Achaia, who will drop the horse to the Trojans. But don't worry, no one will tie this to you. Nobody will know about it.

[GT]More like Ahai, who will drop the horse to the Trojans. But don't worry, no one will tie this to you. Nobody will know about it.

[GT]You pay off your debt with one hand and use your other hand to climb the corporate ladder, eh?

[GT]You wouldn't be asking me to do that if it weren't for Night Corp's interests.

[GT]No comment.

[GT]My case is much more urgent.

[GT]Well, unless you are just an intermediary? A courier in some coarser transaction that is to provide data that is more important than itself?

[GT]Well, unless you are just an intermediary? A mule in some coarser transaction that is supposed to provide data more important than itself?

[GT]I will be waiting impatiently. Thanks.

[GT][take the splinters]

[GT][take the splinter]

[GT]You can see that this is the work of a professional. If I didn't know you, I would have thought you had used someone from us.

[GT]It's good. A solid job. There are some white spots left, but we'll be fine.

[GT]I started a few contacts, they will give us a lift and help us secure everything.

[GT]And how?

[GT]I had to reconstruct the composition of the convoy on the basis of archival files, but we have a confirmed route for it. This is the most important thing.

[GT]Most importantly, I have a confirmed convoy route and a potential squad. It is already possible to work with it.

[GT]CPX01-Foxtrot-Omega. The most important thing is the "omega" at the end. This is what unidentified persons mean. We are lucky.

[GT]CPX01-Foxtrot-Omega. This "omega" at the end means an unidentified person. Good news.

[GT]Okay. So, what's now?

[GT]V calls reed with information about receiving the shard.

[GT]V agrees and tells that he will be waiting for any info from Reed. Hangs up after that.

We didn't agree to anything like this, Reed.

Hold up a sec. I know you.

Don't be so hard on yourself.

Fucking patriots.

Come on, let's go over the plan.

You care about her, don't you?

[Wait]

Well, well… ambushing a MaxTac convoy. Now you've really lost it.

What's your take on all this?

Always a pleasure. Here's hoping the FIA'll send us another contact after they bury you.

I care about getting the job done. And so should you.

A problem we're solving without the FIA's help.

About attacking MaxTac? Fuck, V, got nothin' left at this point but wish both of us luck.

What about So Mi? Will she be okay?

This is a signal jammer. Property of the NUS army. It canl take out comms for the entire zone.

If they found out we were the ones who gave you the equipment, we're fucking dead.

You're lying to yourself. This is personal for you.

You're confusing the two things. I'm just doing my job. That's what they pay me for - that's why I was called in.

What is it you want from me, V? Hm?

Songbird betrayed your trust - I get that.

If it weren't for me, NetWatch would've flatlined her.

I know you think you've got it all worked out, but it's just not that simple…

Lemme tell you - this girl can shoot.

Lemme tell you - this guy can shoot.

Chill. This isn't the time or place.

Don't gotta be so hard on yourself.

All right, that's enough.

Relax. Not here, not now. Let's do this another time.

If I were you, I wouldn't finish that thought.

Cause it turns out you're running with a piece-of-trash murderer.

Stick around if you want.

But if by some miracle you make it out of this alive, just remember - you and I are even.

[GT]Gangs faithful to the stars and stripes. Well, well.

Gangers loyal to a country they're not part of anymore.

Sol… are you okay?

Should I lie down on the couch. Gimme a break.

Best chance we got of stoppin' 'em's here. Traffic – minimal. Vantage points – optimal.

Why?

Blast'll stop 'em dead in their tracks. Won't be no goin' back – protocol dictates they gotta set up a defensive perimeter.

Mhm. You'll take out the guards, secure the behemoth they're holdin' Song in. I'll stay back, provide cover.

Mhm.

'Course, unless it's all the same to you…

While back, FIA worked security detail during the president's trip to Morocco. Vehicles we used are identical to MaxTac's.

MaxTac won't be able to communicate with each other, not to mention with their command.

Mhm.

Why not ask Myers for support?

The person who I called a partner is gone. What we're after is an NUSA traitor.

In the car, when you called Myers… why didn't you ask her for backup?

But if you'd asked for more agents… Shit, I mean, she could probably pull strings in MaxTac!

They paying you to lie to yourself, too?

She used me. And you. She put everything on the line. Herself.

Back in her pad in Brooklyn. Remember it like it was yesterday. Her face when we ripped her out of cyberspace. Wasn't even scared.

And look where that got us.

You both messed up.

This isn't your fault. You gave her a chance, she used it for her own gain.

Maybe you're right.

All right, let's finish this.

It's hard to give up a second chance. Because if you give it up, what hope do you have for the future?

If I hadn't saved Songbird back then, she'd be dead. End of story.

You're saying I did this? That this is my fault?

No.

Don't know. Nobody does. Even Songbird herself.

Better get to work then.

Does it change anything? Probably not.

Let's bust her out of that convoy, then.

Side effects of cyberspychosis.

V, I know what's happening to you - know you're both in the same boat. The FIA clinic is your only chance, for both you and her.

This is about you, not her.

That's the problem - this isn't about Songbird. It's about you.

What do you think I've been planning this whole time?

That's exactly what I'm doing, V - saving her! Saving her from herself. If that's even possible.

You're right. We're out of options.

I disagree, but I won't convince you anyway.

I get where you're coming from, but I'm still hoping there's a third option.

If it isn't already too late. But yes. It's the only way.

We'll see about that.

If there was even a sliver of a chance that I was wrong, we wouldn't be here right now.

Spare me the psychoanalysis.

You're wrong. I just want to fix this, get this over with!

Just help me finish this. Either way, this is the only way you can help yourself. That's what it's been about from the start.

Maybe you should just let her go.

From where I stand, you're making a mistake. Whatever happens to Songbird, nothing'll change for you.

Maybe you should just let Songbird go?

Even if that were true, she's flown completely off the rails. Lost everything. I'm the only chance she has left.

All right, let's do this.

She's not asking to be saved. All she wants is her freedom.

Two of us - we're part of something bigger than ourselves, understand?

You're hiding behind your sense of duty.

The opposite. I wanna look her in the eyes one last time and hear her tell me she doesn't need me anymore.

Maybe you're right. Maybe I'm just looking at your relationship through my own perspective?

Folks like me can't afford that kind of comfort.

No, you don't. But it doesn't matter. Just help me do this.

Cause there's no need for it. Got everything under control.

She's beyond help.

Think I've heard enough.

Oh, right. Seems like the gonk's on a one way ticket to hell, all the way at the front.

[GT] Mhm... Was once like her. Fucking Icarus that confused the flame in the heart with the fire under my ass. Feel bad for her.

Think I've heard enough out of you today.

I've known guys like him. He'll do anything to save her. Just doesn't know how. Good luck.

Myers treats them like a fifth column in Night City. We give them equipment, sometimes money.

Can we just get down to biz?

Officially, we don't support them. Unofficially, we let them make themselves useful from time to time.

Loyal ones. Rest isn't of any importance.

I saw what happened to her at the stadium.

I know. The old So Mi died at he stadium. The person we're going to break out of that convoy is... Someone else.

Maybe she never existed.

I just wonder if it was all because of me. If it was me that led us all here.

No chance in hell. But we'll throw in a little something as a present.

You oughta be the one worrying, not me.

Oughta do a better job of vetting the people you work with, Reed.

We're done here, Gunner. Round up your boys and leave.

But if by some miracle you make it out of this alive, just remember - you and I are even.

[GT]You, I know you! Funny. What are you doing in the Zone?

[GT]Reed is waiting for me, so stand back. Or say something else stupid and I'll kill you.

[GT]You. Go upstairs and tell Reed I'm here.

[GT]Said someone would come but didn't say it was you. He needed someone who could shoot, huh?

[GT]Go, go, they are waiting for you.

[GT][shoot in the air] Lower your gun.

[GT]I said. Put your gun down.

[GT]You're fucked already, do you know that?

[GT]We'll see.

[GT]We'll see what you say when Reed invites me upstairs.

[GT]You are lucky. Go upstairs. He is waiting for you.

[GT]What a surprise.

[GT]Look, what a surprise.

[GT]Are you lost?

[GT]Reed didn't say I'm coming?

[GT]Reed didn't tell you I'm coming?

[GT][lower your gun] Lucky.

[GT]Should've said that from the start.

[GT]Are you mad? Do you want half the zone to descend on us? Get in. He's waiting for you.

Chill. You'll be fine.

Focus, chang. Did they figure out what you were trying to find? Do they suspect something?

I'm trying to cover up the rest of my tracks. Slow them down. Maybe it'll work. But...

So I gotta be ready for everything. God dammit, Chang.

[GT]Fuck off. Let him through.

[GT]Have a nice day, sweethearts.

[GT]I would also consider it more.

[GT]Go ahead.

[GT]Some additional protection measures would be needed. Something that could level our chances.

[GT]Let's use them anyway.

[GT]Let's use them anyway. It is always an additional element of surprise. Even if they regroup quickly.

[GT]The position of this turret. What if we set it up so that it had a wider area of impact?

[GT]Let's take the risk.

[GT]Let's leave her where they are then. There is no need to complicate things.

[GT]Agreed. Any other ideas?

[GT]Explosive charges. I wonder if it would be possible to spread them out to block them more and weaken them.

[GT]Exactly. Let's rearrange. I guess that will make it easier for me to get hold of the fight in the area.

[GT]Let's leave it as it is.

[GT]Okay. Something else?

[GT]Okay, we're not stopping you. They are waiting upstairs.

[GT]Reed is waiting for me. He told you I would come, right?

[GT]Yeah, for sure.

[GT]All right. Something else?

[GT]Hmm. You will be with them in direct combat - choose a location that will give you more room to maneuver after the explosion.

You oughta vet the people you work with, Reed.

Hey, hey, wait, I know you - in a good way. You'll be useful to him.

[GT]Wait, wait, I recognize you - and it's from the good side. You'll be of use to him, boy.

I'll take up position.

This your partner?

[GT]This is your partner?

Speak for yourself.

Next time keep your people on a shorter leash.

Fucking christ. A suicidal duo.

He'd need ten of her to have any chances of surviving.

Leave the launcher. The one we took to the Heywood clowns. Probably won't do you any good, but what the hell.

We'll manage.

Damn straight. Each one of them's like a one-man army. Luckily, they won't be able to call for backup.

We'll grab Song and take her to the extraction point on the border. Clean and quick, no slip-ups. And keep an eye on her at alls times, you hear?

Chang, I don't have time right now. Focus and tell me what's going on.

But if they found what I was looking for, they could be ready for... Surprises. Be careful, V.

I'm... I'm sorry, V.

[GT]staring_position

[db_db]explains advantages of starting spots

[db_db]I'm good

[db_db]Tells V that shee wants to check few more things

[db_db]Asks if V wants to change anything else

[GT]staring_position

[GT]staring_position

[GT]It will not be easy.

[GT]Fuck ... I have to block some frequencies manually. Plug in, let me know when everything blinks green.

[GT]Mhm ... All frequencies blocked. Can you confirm?

[GT]Mm, now.

[GT]Fuck me, this guy effectively drowns out his own thoughts. Or rather remorse.

[GT]I can see them from my position.

[GT][detonate the charges]

[GT]We want to help you!

[GT]Somi, it'll all be over in a moment. We are nearby, we will help you.

[GT]Are you silent?

[GT]You and Reed? Will you help ...?

[GT]You want to break me out of this ... this cage just to shove me into the other.

[GT]You made me do it.

[GT]They drive into the tunnel.

[GT]Try harder!

[GT]Songbird ... what do you want ---

[GT]Songbird? How did you ...

[GT]I trusted you. But more of this ... more ... I will not commit.

[GT]Maybe finally ... maybe you've learned something. Goodbye, V.

[GT]You will soon understand what it is like to be in a place where there is no ...

[GT]Listen...

[GT]Who will you reveal in a moment? Who have you still not done ...

[GT]They are just leaving. Get ready.

[GT]Someday she will understand that we did it for her sake.

[GT]I'll handle it myself.

[GT]I see, I'm following her. Cover me like what!

[GT]Seriously? Fucking defector.

[GT]Seriously? You fucking coward.

[GT]I'll finish this without you.

[GT]Spread out and secure the area!

[GT]Note, we lost connection.

[GT]Danger - west direction!

[GT]Danger - East direction!

[GT]Headquarters, I repeat: support needed, we are under attack!

[GT]She is in bad shape, V.

[GT]She will stop at nothing.

[GT]I think you can see that she will stop at nothing. She won't hesitate to get us too.

[GT]"When you look into the Abyss, it also looks at you."

[GT]Do you have any other sayings for this occasion?

[GT]Admirable erudition, lover of the classics. Any other words for this occasion?

[GT]The choice is always there. The point is, you just prefer not to see other options. Like "let's get the fuck out of here".

[GT]Reed, she hit the wall with that truck. It broke through to the other side.

[GT]And So Mi?

[GT]O...

[GT][silence]

[GT]There must be another way. Look around.

[GT]Fuck ... I know what this place is.

[GT]Reed? Reed, are you there?

[GT]Yes, but I'm having trouble breaking through these ----

[GT]Okay.

[GT]I can't see anything yet. I'll see what this place is.

[GT]It would be difficult for me to experience such a crash ...

[GT]Reed?

[GT]And remember: I will only be able to help her if you get her out of there alive.

[GT]We have no idea where she wants to go.

[GT]She has a plan. She always had a plan. Hurry up.

[GT]Get to work. As long as So Mi is alive, there is a chance that the situation can be brought under control.

[GT]Mm, full agreement on that. We are in touch.

[GT]As long as she hasn't already lost it, and then ...

[GT]Stop her. Before she does something irreversible.

[GT]I do not know. Reach out to her and let's find out.

[GT]Is it about me?

[GT]The girl is dealing with the demons from behind Blackwall and is waiting for you down there. But is it still her?

[GT]This has gone too far, Johnny. I have to get to So Mi. I owe it to Reed, her ... Plus, remember what she promised us.

[GT]We'll find out soon enough.

[GT]Reed, I can see the truck. It looks bad.

[GT]The gate is broken. Console hacked, recently. So Mi was going this way.

[GT]The traces she leaves behind ... Like some ghastly fingerprints.

[GT]That's her. Maybe it's not far.

[GT]No ... This looks like sabotage to me. Songbird hacked these systems. For sure.

[GT]Follow her. Don't let her go too far.

[GT]If you can see this, your connection is always active. These traces will lead us to her.

[GT][explore]

[GT][turn on]

[GT][turn on]

[GT]How did you know it was today?

[db_db]V turns off the toaster

[db_db]V Experiences one of SONI memories (GRAMOPHONE).

[GT]What are you talking about?

[GT]Just don't speak out loud or it won't come true!

[GT][get up]

[GT]I am not going anywhere.

[db_db]Light pours into the room and the sounds of the street fill the apartment

[db_db]the buzz of kids, a rap beat bouncing off the buildings.

[GT]You must be kidding.

[GT]It's gonna hurt a little now, but you'll see ...

[GT]If I did, you wouldn't be here.

[GT]Neither do I. It's an illusion.

[GT]Sometimes I would just open the window and sit on the windowsill.

[GT]Neither do I. But it's just an illusion. Like all hallucinations before.

[GT]V ...? What are you doing here? This is my apartment ... My ...

[GT]To Phoebe's. You did. You do not remember? Remind yourself.

[GT]It's getting worse with you ...

[GT]It's funny. I lost my past and the present no longer matters ...

[GT]Somi? What's happening?!

[GT]Left! Jump left!

[GT]Of course...

[GT]Think about what would happen to the people who trusted you if NetWatch showed up.

[GT]Come on girl. Respect. I don't know how you did it.

[GT]Look around. You exchange it all for the best equipment, the best specialists. You will join the elite.

[GT]But that's what you wanted. Don't tell me otherwise. I know people like you.

[GT]I was one of them. Very long time ago.

[GT]Ha ha, you crazy. You're adorable, thanks!

[GT]I promise you fool.

[GT]You will forget. And everything will be alright again, love.

[GT]But now I don't feel anything. I can't hear anything ... And you?

[GT]I'm sorry. I want to help you.

[GT]You lost, Songbird. You tried to cheat everyone, including yourself.

[GT]Hallucinations ...?

[GT]I just feel emptiness. And when I try to fill it with memories, they destroy the next ...

[GT]Songbird? It's you?

[GT]My apartment in Brooklyn. Do you remember? I told you ...

[GT]So Mi, we are in the bunker all the time. This is not really happening.

[GT]Your memory? So Mi, what is going on here?

[GT]So this is some kind of simulation?

[GT]Because only Reed can help you, trust him finally!

[GT]But you can't fool me.

[GT]You know everything. You probably know more than I remember ... Oh, no. No no...

[GT]Songbird ?!

[GT]We are connected to each other. Neurons, emotions. This is the last stand. That's why they locked you here with me ...

[GT]Who? AI from behind Blackwall? But why!?

[GT]Jesus Christ. This is a lot to take in.

[GT]So Mi ... Reed was just right. From the beginning.

[GT]For everyone.

[GT]But sometimes ... you just have to fight for it not to be you.

[GT]Not true ... I told you ... I told you that ... Do you remember what I told you? ...

[GT]You made me do it ...

[GT]It's just a vision of your memories.

[GT]Does not matter. Focus on what is happening here and now.

[GT]Or something even worse. Something that reaches my way ...

[GT]I lost, right?

[GT]Who will I become if they take me away ... if ... where am I ...?

[GT]No, we'll help you with Reed.

[GT]You say it's all "whatever" ... Maybe ...

[GT]You lost. Deal with it.

[GT]Honestly? I don't know ... Maybe Reed was wrong, or maybe you crossed one line too many?

[GT]We have to get out of here. Immediately.

[GT]Reed knows you've gone astray. But he won't let you get hurt. We'll help you.

[GT]But it's so beautiful here ... So quiet ... Will I remember the moment when the end comes?

[GT]It's actually very simple. Everything will converge at one point, which is right in front of us.

[GT]But finally, I see my future clearly. I have what I wanted, right?

[GT]It all depends on you.

[GT]You betrayed everyone who was close to you.

[GT]Because you have to come to terms with the truth in the end. That's the end.

[GT]Nnnaaaarghhhh ...! Leave ... leave meeeee!

[GT]So Mi, tell me what can I do for you?

[GT]But it was all about the past all the time, right? About the lessons I learned from loss…

[GT]Look around. This is how we die. Together with our memories ...

[GT]What are you talking about?

[GT]What's happening?!

[db_db]Use Elevator (DEBUG TELEPORT)

[db_db][Upon reaching the lower level, the elevator breaks.]

[db_db][V sees some shadow below, and hears sound of metal moving on metal. She can't tell what is it yet.]

[GT]It's not the end of the ominous news: if this elevator is still working, it means the rest of the bunker might come to life as well, and then ... Oh, fuck. V?

[GT]I thought it was just a netrunner legend, you know, something Bartmoss pulled out of his ass like he was sniffing coke.

[GT]But while Arasaka used the Soulkiller like a scalpel, Militech wanted something stronger in its arsenal.

[GT]Something is happening. She's around, activating the connection to the Relic ... But ... Fuck me, V. She doesn't seem to be alone.

[db_db]V connects the spare part to generator.

[db_db][Generator is not responding to V's commands]

[GT]Ngh ... She's got strength, motherfucker.

[GT]What must happen for you to ... fail, V.

[GT]Give up. We'll help you.

[GT]Listen. There, in the stadium - I felt it. I saw. I know you are suffering.

[GT]What are you talking about?

[GT]I wish we were on the same side.

[GT]Reed convinced me that it would be better for you. I can see that he was right.

[GT]What are you talking about?

[db_db][SONGBIRD image gets more distorted and unstable]

[GT]No ... You ... You have no idea about my suffering.

[GT]I've lost touch with Reed. You cut him off?

[GT]What about Reed? I can't hear him.

[GT]And who said I'm here ... I'm here? That I am alone?

[GT]Leave me alone!

[GT]I can't believe you are. So naive? You are afraid of? Face the truth in ... in ...

[GT]You let him convince you. Like her. Like me ... like me years ago. For that ... I don't blame you for that.

[GT]Mhm, point for you. We'll see if your spells work when I cut your power off.

[GT]The castle is destroyed. It's that robot.

[db_db]This is too broken

[GT]Castle destroyed. It's that robot.

[db_db][As V tries touchin the door she gets zapped. doors are electrified]

[GT]One down. Now for the second. You hear me, So Mi?

[db_db][The part begins printing making a large noise]

[db_db]Pick up the spare part

[db_db][The Spare Part finishes printing and is waiting for V to pick it up. The machine controls are fried, nothing else can be printed]

[db_db]Print the spare part for engineering

[db_db]Reroute power to engineering

[db_db][V closes the power connection to the Control Room Doors]

[db_db]Shut down the connection to control room

[db_db]Crawl underneath the generator

[GT]You didn't expect me to go this far, did you?

[GT]You're weakening, So Mi. You're losing.

[GT]I fuck ... What was that, So Mi? Why did you show me this? Why did I even see it?

[GT]I fuck ... What was that, So Mi? Why did you show me this? Why did I see it at all?

[db_db][V picks up a weird shard from the floor. She shivers when she does so]

[GT]So Mi, everything can still be turned around.

[GT]For ... we'll see.

[GT]Not. If you hadn't ... decided to play ... double agent, it would be all over. It would not happen to anyone ... I ...

[GT]So Mi ...

[GT]Songbird ... Don't do anything stupid.

[GT]What if this thing just wants to use you? What will you do then ?!

[GT]They are no longer your passengers. They guide you ...

[GT]Or maybe they are messing with yours? Yes. You don't control it. Who is manipulating who? Fuck.

[GT]Mhm. Do you see Militech logos?

[GT]Even better.

[GT]Project "Cynosure" ... Where did I hear that ... Spider Murphy told me about it!

[GT]Well, I guess we've just dug up the legend. Wait, isn't this the bunker Bree was talking about?

[GT]Gets better and better.

[GT]Cyberspace atomic bomb. A cock larger than Arasaki's cock. Because size and firepower count, right?

[GT]We won't do anything about it yet.

[GT]Fucking-perfect.

[GT]What?

[GT][V can use the Keycard she looted from Bree, to access some more data from the scientists who were left behin in MQ305 backstory]

[db_db]Investigate the robot

[db_db]Turn it off

Mhm. Just fucking great.

[db_db]Rip the cords out

[db_db]Use an explosive

[db_db][V uses her techie knowledge, to cross wires in a way that would overload the terminal]

Point for me. What'll your cerberus have to say about that?

Your cerberus probably heard that, huh? So be it.

[GT]Mhm, the printer works. I could print spare parts on it.

[GT]Workshop. Maybe they have spare parts there.

[db_db]V commments on how the powerlines will lead her to the source.

[GT]You were left alone, V.

[GT]You are alone, V.

[GT]Don't make me. To hurt you.

[GT]Let me help you!

[GT]Do not worry. It'll all be over soon. The end. The end.

[GT]You want me ... who you ...? You? I believed it last time.

[GT]I can handle it.

[GT]Just give up. Let's get it all over with.

[GT]So Mi ...

[GT]We'll see.

[db_db][Static Noise]

[GT]So Mi wait, tell me how ---

[GT]I warned you ... that's it. Too late...

[GT]This is [not] the freedom we wanted [wanted].

[GT]You are not part of the plan. [V!]

[GT]Fuck ... what's going on here ?!

[GT]I left nothing ... Nothing happens by accident. It's us ... we are in control.

[db_db][Indistinct voices of conversation]

[GT]What is going on here...

[GT]You exploited me.

[GT]Create this algorithm for me, and tomorrow you'll be very rich.

[GT][open]

[GT][explore]

[GT]Biomonitors running. Probe on.

[GT]I'm scared ... I guess? Maybe not ... I'll be better?

[GT]All right, now we go to bed. We close our eyes.

[GT]And we are counting down. Ten to zero.

[GT]Patient under anesthesia.

[GT]Infusion fluids connected.

[GT]A scalpel, please, three will do.

[GT]Of course.

[GT]Pressure is normal.

[GT]All right. It's time for the highlight of the program.

[GT]Implants in compliance mode.

[pl_pl]To dlatego tracisz wszystkich, którzy są dla ciebie ważni?

[pl_pl]Jesteś tu, bo szukasz odpowiedzi na niewłaściwe pytania.

[pl_pl]Nie bój się śmierci.

[pl_pl]Przestańcie... przestańcie...

[pl_pl]Nie próbuj.

[pl_pl]Widzimy cię.

[pl_pl]Uważaj, V...

[pl_pl]Jak mysz w labiryncie. Bez wyjścia. Z fikcyjną wizją nagrody.

[pl_pl]Tu jesteś.

[pl_pl]Nie odpowiadaj!

[pl_pl]A może uciekasz, bo boisz się poznać prawdę?

[pl_pl]Nie poddajesz się, mimo że wszyscy cię oszukali.

[pl_pl]Nie słuchaj ich!

[GT][put on]

[GT][disable protection]

[GT][turn off the cooling system]

[GT]You are alone [here]. And now you will be blind.

[db_db][ V appears on the floor. Songbird final warning echoes in the air]

[db_db][ V dodges out of the way and pulls out her weapons ]

[db_db][V tries to cut off access the terminal, but it's already completely overtaken by BW]

[GT][destroy the cooling circuit]

[db_db][V breaks the glass, and destroys the line leading to the cooling system]

[db_db][V takes out the suit]

[GT]Ugh, finally.

[GT][safe mode]

[db_db][Screen informs her, that the cooling is not working at full capacity, which makes this mode unsafe and unavailable]

[db_db][The screen begins to highlight sub-systems shutting down, but it ends up with an error]

[GT][high performance mode]

[db_db][V tries to change the mode to RAPID]

[db_db][V engages the maintenance mode]

[db_db][The bridge belowe begins moving towards the core entrance, and V can hear the sound of doors behind her opening]

[db_db][Suddenly she notices ROBOT about to striker her down. HE's half broken, with only one arm left, but still dangerous.]

[db_db][V fails to dodge out of the way]

[db_db][Whispers and other audible hallucinations are getting more intense]

[GT]I'm inside...

[db_db][V fails to kill robot in time]

[GT][dodge right]

[GT][coughs] Nice play, nice ... [coughs]

Oh, shit... I don't know if you see this, Johnny. Cyberspace seen through the naked eye.

It's here, right, So Mi? Militech's buried secret.

You're here, aren't you? So Mi?

How did it go? Every strange technology seems like magic...?

This was your plan, wasn't it, So Mi? Control the AIs from the Blackwall?

But you must've known what would happen. How everything would go wrong. Did you have to make such a big risk?

[GT][The terminal is broken, from the looks of it - by the robot]

[GT]... without ulterior motives that would jeopardize the welfare of the country. I vow to serve the Agency faithfully and steadfastly.

[GT]Learn, be useful. Reed will take care of that.

[GT]"So help me God."

[GT]Seriously? Eh ... "So help me God."

[GT]What have you got me into?

[GT]Did you regret it? Ever?

[GT]I have two questions.

[GT]Hmm ...

[GT]Have you ever broken your promise?

[GT]I confirm, I can still get her out of this.

[GT]Aaaaaaaarghhhh !!!!

[GT]They caught the bait - they check for a fake data leak in the NID. But their icebreakers are trying to break into it anyway ...

[GT]Everything will be alright.

[GT]If you hadn't interrupted me, I would have beaten those NetWatch assholes!

[GT]I repeat: work for us.

[GT]So maybe I should still thank you?

[GT]You're alive, no one has handcuffed you. Thank me for that.

[GT]We watched you. We knew about your "project".

[GT]They were still going there on the old protocols. It was easier to grasp them.

[GT]You lack hardware. Support. Experience.

[GT]Sure ... I just got unlucky. That's it.

[GT]Federal Intelligence Agency.

[GT]Because it's still better than being a NUSA prisoner.

[GT]Reed? What is going on here?!

[GT]V ...? You ... do you see him?

[GT]Aaaaarghhh !!! Aaaaaa !!!

[GT]Well done So Mi.

[GT]Reed was right. You are ... almost perfect.

[GT][explore]

[GT]Aaah!

[GT]Hey, I'm here!

[GT][Songbird tilts his head back, revealing an element of cyberware]

[GT] Fine. Be free.

[GT]Okay, So Mi.

[GT][kill So Mi]

[GT]I needed her alive.

[db_db][V unplugs SONGBIRD in a non-lethal manner.]

[GT]Reed ... I'm sorry ...

[GT]That I won't hurt anyone anymore.

[GT]Please ... don't do this ...

[GT]V, help me.

[GT]It was too late ... It was impossible to save her.

[GT]Come with me. Myers will want to close your contract.

[GT]Sorry.

[GT]She wanted to die. Only in this way could she free herself from ...

[GT]She was too dangerous.

[GT]What else could I expect from a Night City mercenary.

[db_db]Follow REED to his car.

[GT]Finally ... I already thought that ... [disturbance] Wait for me, I'm getting closer --- [disturbance]

[GT][smiles sadly] V ...

[GT]It's not over yet.

[GT]It is not the end. Hold on a little longer. It will be fine.

[GT]You know it's not true ... I can see it in your eyes.

[GT]Only one thing I'm not sure of. When was it too late? I can't ... understand ...

[GT]Reed will be here soon. He will take care of everything.

[GT]Let's wait for Reed.

[GT]It was you who promised to help me.

[GT]This time I will help him. I owe him that.

[GT]I will be gone soon ... It will be over ... I will be finally free ...

[GT]V? They hear ... [disturbances] ... me?

[GT]So Mi ...

[GT]Songbird ...

[GT]Help you? How? Tell me what to do.

[GT]I'll keep my word, I swear.

[GT]It will be yours if you want it.

[GT]But I have to ... burden you with something else. I'm sorry about that.

[GT]I can't kill you. I will not do it.

[GT]Then I too ... can't help you ...

[GT]Thank you.

[GT]Thanks.

[GT]You think I'll believe it?

[GT]But maybe we all fooled ourselves from the very beginning.

[GT]... from everything, Reed. And she had the right to do so.

[GT]Fuck, I didn't know you knew everything, including what's behind Blackwall!

[GT]Deal with it.

[GT]Do you want ... do you want me to kill you?

[GT]What if I don't do this?

[GT]Blackwall ... it will consume me ... Remnants of me on the other side ... I will be passive, imprisoned forever ...

[GT]Reed is deceiving himself as always ... But you must know what the truth is ...

[GT]Help me. You have to do this. Please...

[GT]Sorry. That will be better...

[GT]So ... A version of a nightmare that I didn't want to believe ...

[db_db][Sileently stares]

[GT]What do you have on us ---

[GT]Border crossing? Why exactly there?

[GT]Say something finally. Whatever.

[GT]Why are we going to the border crossing?

[GT]Will Myers be waiting for us?

[GT]Everything's all right?

[GT]Our people and equipment are waiting on the Southern California side.

[GT][help Songbird] All right.

[GT]Take her out.

[GT][put Songbird]

[GT]I know that the problems of my country and my people are alien to you. I never had any illusions that it would be otherwise.

[GT]The oath you took was of course symbolic, but I am all the more impressed.

[GT][accept]

[GT]That's all?

[GT]That's all? "Got a medal and get the fuck off"?

[GT]Thank you, Madam President.

[GT]Reed will stay in Night City?

[GT]Will you let me know when So Mi will feel better?

[GT]Goodbye, Myers.

[GT]I remember. But we need time. First, we need to assess the condition of So Mi. To fix the havoc in her head.

[db_db][Fade out]

[GT]Good luck.

[GT]What will happen to Reed?

[GT]What will happen to Reed now?

[GT]"Property recovery". This is what So Mi was for you? Owned by the FIA?

[GT][get out]

[GT]Follow me, please.

[GT]Follow me, please.

[GT]Stop.

[GT]Get out of the car, carefully so I can see your hands.

[GT]Can't you see she can't do it alone?

[GT]You can not?

[GT]The recovery of So Mi was very important to her. Besides, you helped Myers too.

[db_db]Songbird looks at V sadly, and then focuses at the view outside the window.

[GT]Reed, speak up at last.

[GT]Will you take care of Songbird?

[GT]What have I been doing so far?

[GT]Why don't you do this?

[GT]Welcome home, So Mi. Don't worry about anything. It's almost over.

[GT]You're gonna get ... it out of me ... right? That's what interests you ...

[GT]It would be very unfortunate. I hope the forecasts will turn out to be less pessimistic.

[GT]She's in shock. Let her rest.

[GT]No ... I don't want to ...

[GT]I know you'd rather see her alive.

[GT]I know you'd rather see her alive.

[GT]I'm sorry we put you in a situation that was beyond your ability.

[GT]You think you will give me some trinket and that is how you get rid of me?

[GT]Satisfied?

[GT]Good luck, V. Maybe we'll use your services someday.

[GT]What about my salary? You promised to help me.

[GT]A salary? I should bill you for the damage you caused to the agency and the country.

[db_db]Myers nod in acknowledgment, and begins walking to the helicopter while perusing the tablet data.

[GT]Pay him. Let him feel the generosity of America.

[GT]You might be pissed at me, but at least tell me.

[GT]On your soil, without prying media, without the risk of a diplomatic incident.

[GT]Don't talk about her like that.

[GT]You do not know?

[GT]We didn't save her life so that anything bad would happen to her now.

[GT]Remember, she's one of ours. Take care of everything.

[GT]What will happen to her?

[GT]Songbird was an FIA agent. She died while on duty.

[GT]How will you remember her?

[GT]Maybe I could have done more for her. Maybe we could all.

[GT]I'm sorry.

[GT]I did everything I was tasked with. I have a clear conscience.

[GT]Your sadness, tears in your eyes - a beautiful show. Especially for me?

[GT]I have no doubts about it. But she was definitely not your friend.

[GT]I don't feel like a victim.

[GT]Or you will eventually understand that it is not worth fooling yourself like this.

[GT]That's true.

[GT]Do you get attached to people so easily? This is a dangerous trait, V.

[GT]You have the right to think what you want. Luckily, that's not my problem.

[GT]I preferred you when you were hurt.

[GT]Empty phrases, fake smilies, superior tone. I can see that the president is in shape.

[GT]I see you pushing me off, Myers.

[GT]You can't even meet my eyes right now. Is it so inconvenient for you?

[GT]Don't forget who you are talking to.

[GT][only smiles]

[GT]Mhm. Then you needed me, right? Were those the circumstances?

[GT]It's not your concern anymore.

[GT]All I can do is take technology worth billions away from here so it never ends up in the hands of the competition.

[GT]A final piece of advice: forget everything.

[GT]Will you be able to help her?

[GT]Now we will say goodbye. You are about to be back in Night City and your life.

[GT]I do not leave my people to their fate. I will provide So Mi the best care. He'll get out of it, I promise.

[GT]She would rather die than fall into your hands. You know about it?

[GT]But death is not the solution. I've seen too much of her. I choose life.

[GT]I'm sure of it. I know her.

[GT]Tell me I didn't make the mistake of trusting Reed and you.

[GT]I don't believe your intentions.

[GT]Important decisions are never easy, V.

[GT]So Mi is alive and may recover, but ... she wanted a different ending.

[GT]But I take all responsibility. They pay me for it.

[GT]Songbird is someone very important to me. I told you about it, don't you remember anymore?

[GT]We are in a free country. You have the right to think what you want.

[GT]But I promise you, we'll never let her get lost again. We will never let her down again.

[GT]You can't be sure who you were talking to. Who were you listening to. But you can be sure that thanks to us So Mi will come back home.

[GT]Thanks. I needed it.

[GT]And your trust ... You bestowed it on a secret services agent and the president of America.

[GT]Is it important?

[GT]So I listen to you and wonder which version of Myers I'm talking to.

[GT]With the woman who without hesitating to take the chip from her forearm and with whom I drank the brew at the squat?

[GT]You know perfectly well who you are talking to. So don't forget.

[GT]I know.

[GT]Okay, let's get it over with.

[GT]On the contrary. It is never easy.

[GT]All right.

[GT]I only expected what you promised me.

[GT]But will you let me know? Can I talk to her?

[GT]The rest of the story is covered by a state secret. Country security considerations.

[db_db]Reed behaves in a very weird manner.

[db_db]V is speaking something pleasing to Reed, trying to cheer him up.

[db_db]cheer up reed

[db_db]Reed is continuing cobnversation, he tells his reflexions about this whole situation. We can learn what has changed in Reed's arc.

[db_db]Reed mentions medal, encourages V too look on its reverse.

[db_db]show medal

[db_db]V comments it.

[db_db]V hides the medal to the pocket.

[GT]Don't worry, you'll get your money. After all, that was what it was all about from the very beginning.

[db_db]Ripper injects something

[db_db]Ripperdoc says something to brush off Reed.

[db_db]Reed asks ripperdoc about Sngbird.

[db_db]Madame, president!

[db_db]Myers answers shortly.

[db_db]Ripperdoc briefly report to Myers something important due to Songbird's state (or asks ab. sth)

[db_db]Reed pokes ripperdoc

[db_db]Reed pokes ripperdoc

[db_db]Ripperdoc replies in a very rough and undetailed manner

[db_db]Ripperdoc says something to brush off Reed.

[db_db]And Reed is talking some Reed comment to this whole situation and what V said.

[db_db]V puts her hand on Reed's arm. Tries to cheer him up.

[db_db][Fade out]

[db_db]conversaton

[db_db]conversation

[db_db]conversation

[db_db]V hides the medal to the pocket.

[db_db]Secret service is calling for the stretchers

[db_db]Secret service main is talking with Reed about dead Sb

[db_db]Reed ask V to take Sb... initiative also can go from V... For example Reed can stay in the car and leave after V tells something to him etc.

[GT]... agents, presidents, lasers, gadgets ...

[GT]It's good that Myers didn't get a So Mi alive.

[GT]I couldn't kill So Mi.

[GT]Most importantly, Myers didn't get So Mi alive.

[GT]I couldn't kill her. She asked me to, but I just couldn't.

[GT]Eh ... A lesson for the future: stay away from secret agents and politicians. Maybe we'll survive it.

[GT]Okay, no more gossiping. You have to find a way to get you out of my head.

[GT]I know, I'm not making your life easier.

[GT]So Mi is dead and it will be better for everyone.

[GT]We don't know. Like we don't know what Myers is going to get this girl out of her head. Because it will pick - that's for sure.

[GT]You couldn't because you trusted him? Couldn't you because you didn't have enough balls to trust the girl?

[GT]I had a buddy in the war. Cole. He was hit by a burst of M-9. He was bleeding out on my knees.

[GT]Did you kill him?

[GT]Very funny. We go.

[GT]You always got into such trouble or was it my influence?

[GT]You have nothing to do with it.

[GT]Of course it's your fault.

[GT]Really, Johnny? I assume this is a rhetorical question.

[GT]Speaking of which, how's it going? Happy to play spy?

[GT]No, it's cool. It's good to know you got fucked by a foreign intelligence without my participation.

[GT]Without me, you would still be hitting Night City without order and composition, like a louse on a baboon's ass.

[GT]Well, she wasn't thrilled.

[GT]Damn it knows, if she had survived, her connection to Blackwall wouldn't activate again ...

[GT]I hope no one in a moment will decide that it would be safer to kill you right now.

[GT]So let's not go too far with this experience ...

[GT]Correction: You bet on a version of the lie. We will probably never know the whole truth.

[GT]So Mi did not have to die in this bunker. I did what seemed right to me.

[GT]It was a war, we were soldiers. Brothers. I did what I had to do.

[GT]Right for you? Is it for her? Because, you know, it makes a difference.

[GT]"Everything will be fine". We've heard that somewhere before, huh? These are empty promises.

[GT]I don't say anything anymore. Excuse me.

[GT]I will write in my will for them to throw it into my coffin. Which will probably happen soon.

[GT]I'll just ... use it?

[GT]I don't know, will I just use it somehow?

[GT]You must have been drowsy.

[GT]You got a piece of code from a girl who was almost eaten by Blackwall.

[GT]Of course. It would be too easy. We don't even know if you should put it up your head or your ass.

[GT]Ask Viktor. It's the only ripperdoc you can trust and won't scare you when it sees whose code it is.

[GT]... agents, presidents, lasers, gadgets ...

[GT]It's good that Myers didn't get a So Mi alive.

[GT]I couldn't kill So Mi.

[GT]Most importantly, Myers didn't get So Mi alive.

[GT]I couldn't kill her. She asked me to, but I just couldn't.

[GT]Eh ... A lesson for the future: stay away from secret agents and politicians. Maybe we'll survive it.

[GT]Okay, no more gossiping. You have to find a way to get you out of my head.

[GT]I know, I'm not making your life easier.

[GT]So Mi is dead and it will be better for everyone.

[GT]We don't know. Like we don't know what Myers is going to get this girl out of her head. Because it will pick - that's for sure.

[GT]You couldn't because you trusted him? Couldn't you because you didn't have enough balls to trust the girl?

[GT]I had a buddy in the war. Cole. He was hit by a burst of M-9. He was bleeding out on my knees.

[GT]Did you kill him?

[GT]Very funny. We go.

[GT]You always got into such trouble or was it my influence?

[GT]You have nothing to do with it.

[GT]Of course it's your fault.

[GT]Really, Johnny? I assume this is a rhetorical question.

[GT]Speaking of which, how's it going? Happy to play spy?

[GT]No, it's cool. It's good to know you got fucked by a foreign intelligence without my participation.

[GT]Without me, you would still be hitting Night City without order and composition, like a louse on a baboon's ass.

[GT]Well, she wasn't thrilled.

[GT]Damn it knows, if she had survived, her connection to Blackwall wouldn't activate again ...

[GT]I hope no one in a moment will decide that it would be safer to kill you right now.

[GT]So let's not go too far with this experience ...

[GT]Correction: You bet on a version of the lie. We will probably never know the whole truth.

[GT]So Mi did not have to die in this bunker. I did what seemed right to me.

[GT]It was a war, we were soldiers. Brothers. I did what I had to do.

[GT]Right for you? Is it for her? Because, you know, it makes a difference.

[GT]"Everything will be fine". We've heard that somewhere before, huh? These are empty promises.

[GT]I don't say anything anymore. Excuse me.

[GT]I will write in my will for them to throw it into my coffin. Which will probably happen soon.

[GT]I'll just ... use it?

[GT]I don't know, will I just use it somehow?

[GT]You must have been drowsy.

[GT]You got a piece of code from a girl who was almost eaten by Blackwall.

[GT]Of course. It would be too easy. We don't even know if you should put it up your head or your ass.

[GT]Ask Viktor. It's the only ripperdoc you can trust and won't scare you when it sees whose code it is.

[GT]Hi.

[GT][sit down] This is where we met.

[GT][throw away the ball] ask who's winning

[GT]I did not expect thanks.

[GT]I wasn't sure if you would come.

[GT][sit down] Surprised to come?

[GT]I have a call to Washington. And then probably the principal's office and sent to the desk.

[GT]Even if she's furious, she covers it with a broad smile.

[GT]So Mi has been officially dead for years. I can show you her tombstone at Calvary Cemetery in New York.

[GT]I wanted to meet you because I didn't have time to thank you.

[GT]Stop getting dark. Myers sent you?

[GT]You promised her it would be okay.

[GT]You did your thing. And you don't give a shit about the rest?

[GT]Maybe we should let her die?

[GT]Maybe? What if the best option was to let her die?

[GT]I'm going. Until next time, Reed.

[GT][sit down] How's the game?

[GT]What do you get out of this wondering? Besides sleepless nights?

[GT]Okay. Goodbye, Reed.

[GT]Better, I hope.

[GT]I do not know. They cut me off from accessing it. But it's nothing. I've already done my job.

[GT]I gave her the best care. I gave a chance, thanks to which maybe someday he will correct his mistakes. I can't do any more.

[GT]You think we should leave her in that bunker, right? As long as it did not end up in the hands of the FIA?

[GT]I envy you a little of this comfort. The ease with which you are able to doubt everything you do.

[GT]I've already spent seven years figuring out what if. And enough.

[GT]Come on, Reed. I have to go.

[GT]And you sleeping like a baby now?

[GT]Sometimes I just have a problem with what I dream about. But we won't talk about that.

[GT]Do not understand. It was Myers who cut my access.

[GT]She decided that I was not objective during the operation.

[GT]Myers wanted to help her too!

[GT]You tried to help her. But it probably didn't work ...

[GT]I see. In your opinion, we made a mistake. There, in the bunker.

[GT]Myers wanted her back. And she wanted to help mainly herself. Maybe we all do.

[GT]Look. As long as the guys are running around and throwing the ball into the basket, the game is on and you understand what's happening on the court.

[GT]I know what you want to say. It is the same with you.

[GT]It's about the rules. I bent them too much. Myers decided I wasn't playing as a team.

[GT]No, we did what we had to do. It was the only way to give So Mi a chance to survive and ... somehow secure her.

[GT]I just think you could do more for her.

[GT]And for the rest of my life, I'll probably be paying for it.

[GT]Well, good luck, Reed. I have to go.

[GT]So what is the next stage of this game of yours?

[GT]For a desk?

[GT]You know people, that's a fact.

[GT]Well then ... good luck.

[GT]I know mostly about their talents. But it has to be enough.

[GT]After all, I can see that you are not comfortable with it.

[GT]I don't want to discuss it. It wouldn't have ended well.

[GT]Maybe you will finally find your place.

[GT]Well, it looks like you've finally found your place.

[GT]Mhm ... And you let me know if the FIA is preparing some action in Night City. I will be away for a few days.

[GT]You're stuck. Again. The circle closes. How long can you survive this time?

[GT]Fuck me ... Do what you want. But if you need me again, don't wait another seven years.

[GT]We will never see you again, V.

[GT]Eh ... Won't you stay till the end of the game?

[GT]You surprised me. I thought we closed our affairs at the border.

[GT]Only this time, no gun under the ribs, please.

[GT]It's kind of you.

[GT]Okay. How's Songbird?

[GT]She wants to check if I accidentally spilled to someone?

[GT]You are one of her contacts in Night City. Useful, as evidenced by the fact that you breathe.

[GT]I thought I was just an Afterlife mercenary to you. "V did her job, got a medal, let her fuck off."

[GT]You did your thing. Let's say. And do you give a shit about the rest?

[GT]I fixed So Mi's mistake. I made sure that this story did not repeat itself. It is not enough?!

[GT]Maybe you're right.

[GT]Eh ... I don't know. Maybe you are actually right. You can't control everything.

[GT]It is under the care of the best specialists. They don't hurt her, they save her life.

[GT]Are you in any trouble?

[GT]Every time I thought everything was under control, trouble started.

[GT]It is impossible to hide.

[GT]Sit down, we need to talk.

[GT][sit down] Be brief.

[GT]I was curious why you wanted to meet. After what happened in the bunker and at the border ...

[GT]I'm not sure.

[GT]We met on this pitch. It's not a coincidence.

[GT]Well, let's say I didn't expect to hear about Solomon Reed again.

[GT]I should kill you. Maybe I would even do you a favor this way.

[GT]You sure don't want to kill me.

[GT]I don't feel your gun under my ribs the way I did when we met.

[GT]Do you think I'd need backup for your liquidation? You're not Morgan Blackhand, V. Still.

[GT]We met exactly on the same pitch.

[GT]Goodbyes take many forms. Ours will be among the final ones.

[GT]Do not be afraid. Nothing's going to happen to you today. Do you know why?

[GT]Do you want to apologize to me?

[GT]But we have to tire ourselves for a while. Just a moment, I promise. Okay?

[GT]It is no coincidence that we are meeting here.

[GT]I'm not sure. We know each other a little, and I still have no idea what's on Solomon Reed's head.

[GT]Do you need help again? Myers pulled on the leash and you think I'm going to collapse too?

[GT]Don't be silly. In the FIA bases you now exist as a "faulty resource".

[GT]So what is it?

[GT]I don't believe it. Reed, do you want to apologize to me?

[GT]I have nothing to apologize for. But you were close.

[GT]This conversation is starting to look like an interrogation, Reed.

[GT]Give it a rest. Say what's going on.

[GT]I wanted to tell you this while looking into your eyes. You were right.

[GT]Well, I did not expect that.

[GT]Thanks, Reed. But what happened to make you change your mind?

[GT]I'm not surprised.

[GT]Reed ...

[GT]I lost my partners and friends. I lost my superiors' trust.

[GT]Because I trusted you, you know?

[GT]You felt what it was like to lose control.

[GT]But I also know that in such a situation it is easier to change. And you needed them, Reed.

[GT]The world you built for yourself and believed in you felt safe because you controlled it.

[GT]Now you've lost that control. And it's fucking time. Try to live like an ordinary mortal for a while, Reed. You'll love it.

[GT]I have nothing to lose. I might as well gain something for a change.

[GT]What are you going to do now?

[GT]Do you know what happened to So Mi?

[GT]She's in constant contact with the big players in Night City. The Zone is in turmoil, Krausser is dead ...

[GT]Mhm. And she'll probably succeed, this time with someone more stable and predictable.

[GT]They'll probably grant her a second Purple Heart anyway. And she would take it with tears in her eyes and mention in passing that Kennedy only got one.

[GT]Well, Songbird, a former FIA agent, anyway, probably will never end up on the ground.

[GT]She's now at the Groom Lake facility. They will try to get as much out of it as possible. Fortunately, it does not matter to Somi anymore.

[GT]She did. In her own way. That's how Myers is.

[GT]Sorry.

[GT]They sent me a ticket for an overnight flight to DC.

[GT]I don't know, Reed ...

[GT]Should I?

[GT]Go. Just remember what we were talking about. And remember So Mi.

[GT]Therefore, you will not repeat these mistakes a second time. You'll be a great lecturer.

[GT]Nooo, I'm not good for an agent. Too many secrets, too little time.

[GT]So the path of Morgan Blackhand?

[GT]Mhm.

[GT]You don't.

[GT]I don't know what to do yet. I feel good with it.

[GT]You're welcome. Next time, you'll buy me a beer as payback.

[GT]Mhm. Well ... take care of yourself.

[GT]All right.

[GT]We will never see you again, V.

[GT]And if the FIA ever knocks on your door, get the fuck out of the window. I'm serious.

[GT]Interesting. I thought you would have more to say on this topic.

[GT]Mhm ... Okay, time for me.

[GT]Oh, you hurt my heart. I promise it will be a short meeting.

[GT]You sure don't want to kill me.

[GT]I have no idea.

[GT]That's possible. But I feel better when I told you that.