Art by ‪@TykitFleine‬
Leroy and Emily had finally convinced their friend Aimee, a self-proclaimed gaming novice, to try *Fallout: New Vegas*. Leroy was ecstatic, eager to guide her through the Mojave Wasteland with a moral compass firmly pointing to the NCR. Emily, however, had other plans. From the moment Aimee stepped out of Doc Mitchell's house in Goodsprings, the two were at odds. Leroy insisted that Aimee should help the townsfolk fend off the Powder Gangers, extolling the virtues of supporting democracy and stability. Meanwhile, Emily suggested a different path: betraying the town for some quick caps and watching Joe Cobb’s gang torch the saloon to the tune of "Johnny Guitar."

As Aimee wandered into the neon-lit chaos of Freeside, her companions’ competing influences intensified. Leroy nudged her toward joining the Followers of the Apocalypse, emphasizing their humanitarian work and ideals of knowledge-sharing. He practically begged her to buy a Meeting People magazine to boost her speech skill for diplomatic resolutions. Emily, on the other hand, cackled as she steered Aimee toward stealing everything not nailed down in Mick & Ralph's and antagonizing the Kings by picking a fight with Rex. Aimee, bewildered but amused, watched her karma fluctuate like a poorly maintained reloading bench as Leroy lectured her on the importance of integrity while Emily cheered every V.A.T.S. critical headshot she scored on random bystanders.

The culmination of their influence came at the New Vegas Strip, where Mr. House’s glowing visage loomed over the Lucky 38. Leroy waxed poetic about preserving the delicate balance of power between the NCR and Yes Man, guiding Aimee to carefully weigh the consequences of each faction’s endgame. Emily, meanwhile, dragged Aimee to Gomorrah, chanting "Big Iron" and encouraging her to leave a trail of destruction with a ballistic fist. When the time came for Aimee to decide the fate of the Mojave, Leroy held his breath as Emily dared her to blow up the Brotherhood of Steel bunker for the hell of it. In the end, Aimee chose to side with her whims, laughing as she unleashed chaos across the desert, leaving Leroy exasperated and Emily triumphant, all while Big Iron played from her Pip-Boy.

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