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Vince struggles with a locked crate while Thraeryn studies an old map of a nearby cave system. The map shows a complex network of tunnels and chambers, marked with symbols and notes of potential dangers and treasures. Thraeryn's red features are focused on the map, while nearby a cave axolotyl's frilly gills emit a faint green glow.
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Mr Whiskers, a bearded mountain man, lifts a dusty old crate with a worn Senzo Technologies logo. The heavy crate is covered in intricate runes, which he examines closely. He realizes they are ancient and magically enchanted, preventing the crate from being opened. The cave axolotyl's frilly gills give off a faint green glow nearby. The network of branching caves under the wasteland desert suggests someone has been living down here. The crate may contain valuable technology or treasure.
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Basic Elf sees Theora watching a news program on a flickering CRT television in the dark and cramped control room. The program discusses political unrest and environmental concerns across the globe, including Iran, Chile, and Hong Kong. Max Headroom appears as a talking head on a neon grid, offering sarcastic commentary. Theora comments on the difficulty of staying neutral while reporting on sensitive issues. Basic Elf, a standard elf, observes quietly.
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In the photo, waxpancake the sentient vectrex stands in front of the locked Parallaxis brand vault, eyeing the uncrackable digital locking mechanism. The bank teller, with short brown hair and a nosering, waits anxiously behind the bulletproof window in her ugly Databank uniform. A robot vacuum whirs loudly, knocking things over in the background.
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Vince sees the Mechanic, a shirtless man in leather pants with six metal piercings in his face. One tattoo is of a gear with wings. The Mechanic tells Zeb building a wasteland vehicle takes time. Vince's implant reveals the blue tint of the piercings. A crusty buzzard is nearby.
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In the photo, Thraeryn sees Pangolin, a human-sized pangolin mutant covered in armor-like scales. His long nose and sticky tongue are visible, and he looks like he's seen better days. Pangolin seems ready to trade, but only has weird berries to offer. The wind howls and sand and dust whip through the air, with a rocky formation providing the only shade.
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In the photo, Thraeryn can be seen holding a Choronzon's Magical Press, looking determined but cautious. The press is a sleek, metallic device with glowing blue accents. The crate in front of him is old and dusty, with a worn Senzo Technologies logo on the side. Mr Whiskers, a bearded mountain man, approaches the crate with curiosity. The axolotyl nearby emits a faint green glow from its frilly gills. The scene suggests that the crate may contain valuable technology or treasure, but unlocking it will not be easy.
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Theora Jones sits at her desk, intently analyzing a video stream while Basic Elf watches beside her. The show covers current events, with expert interviews and panel discussions. Theora wears a conservative blouse and has dark shoulder-length hair, and speaks with an English accent. The control room is cramped, with piles of CRT televisions and Max Headroom's talking head on a screen.
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Vince leaves The Chatsubo and finds a private area to install the stolen warez. He selects the best one but lacks the credits to buy it. He expertly inserts the implant program. Warez, a creature or object, is not described.
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Basic Elf sees an animated polar bear on a screen, playing ice hockey with friends and sharing soda in an 80s commercial. The control room is dark and cramped, with piles of CRT televisions. Max Headroom appears as a talking head on a screen, wearing black sunglasses. Theora Jones, the producer, has dark shoulder-length hair and is focused on the live video stream.