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Bonds Of Steel - Episode Thirty-Eight

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Against the odds, Kate and her fellow captives and succeeded in breaching the Sierra Madre casino, bringing them one important step closer to fulfilling Elijah's obsession...and the moment of reckoning for each of them.




Prologue:

Episode One | Episode Two | Episode Three | Episode Four | Episode Five | Episode Six | Episode Seven | Episode Eight 


Story Arc: A Brotherhood Besieged


Episode Nine | Episode Ten | Episode Eleven | Episode Twelve | Episode Thirteen | Episode Fourteen | Episode Fifteen | Episode Sixteen | Episode Seventeen | Episode Eighteen | Episode Nineteen | Episode Twenty | Episode Twenty-One | Episode Twenty-Two | Episode Twenty-Three | Episode Twenty-Four | Episode Twenty-Five | Episode Twenty-Six, p.1 | Episode Twenty-Six, p.2 | Episode Twenty-Seven 


Story Arc: The Ghosts of Sierra Madre

Episode Twenty-Eight | Episode Twenty-Nine | Episode Thirty | Episode Thirty-One | Episode Thirty-Two | Episode Thirty-Three | Episode Thirty - Four | Episode Thirty-Five | Episode Thirty-Six | Episode Thirty-Seven | Episode Thirty-Eight | Episode Thirty-Nine | Episode Forty | Episode Forty-One | Episode Forty-Two | Episode Forty-Three 


Story Arc: No More Lies

Episode Forty-Four | Episode Forty-Five | Episode Forty-Six | Episode Forty-Seven | Episode Forty-Eight | Episode Forty-Nine | Episode Fifty | Episode Fifty-One | Episode Fifty-Two | Episode Fifty-Three |


Story Arc:  Operation Sunrise + Epilogue

Episode Fifty-Four | Episode Fifty-Five | Episode Fifty-Six | Episode Fifty-Seven, p.1 | Episode Fifty-Seven, p.2 | Episode Fifty-Eight | Episode Fifty-Nine | Episode Sixty | Episode Sixty-One | Episode Sixty-Two | Episode Sixty-Three | Episode Sixty-Four (The End)

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  1. Brigand231
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    You're right Kate, but the only choice is still to ride the wave. I wonder how closely you'll follow the old man's instructions.
    1. GhanimaAtreides
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      Kate would be highly tempted to defy him out of principle - she already chafes terribly against his "leash", having little choice but to obey him - asserting her independence in any small way would help her feel a bit more in control of her own person, as well as metaphorically give him the finger.
    2. Brigand231
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      I'd likely do the same. Just like a rebellious child.
  2. GhanimaAtreides
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    You're right, although the casino itself lacks some of that feeling of constant tension and danger (not that it's safe, exactly, with the holograms and speakers, but at least those can more or less be avoided) another difficulty presents itself: this terrible choice Elijah has placed on her shoulders, though it depends also on the others and their actions. Ultimately, though, the most difficult part is indeed dealing with Elijah and living to tell about it. She now knows beyond any doubt he intends to kill her and with the collar around her neck, stands a good chance of succeeding (hence the last frame).

    Lastly, you're absolutely right, this is going to be a character-forming experience for her and not something she'll soon forget. It'll leave marks all right...deep ones.
  3. Druuler
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    "Out of the frying pan, and into the fire". Things for Kate are not getting any easier, that is for sure. And now to have this burden of "to save, or not to save" dumped on her. I doubt Kate's experiences to date have made her cold enough to casually dispose of the others (even Dean), but I can see her prejudices against non-humans playing a part in her decisions here. Plus, she has to worry about what, if anything, can she do about Elijah.

    I think that the Sierra Madre will definitely leave it's mark on Kate once this is over.

    Endorsed.
  4. GhanimaAtreides
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    Dazaster - Thank you!

    Bernt - Glad it's coming across that way! Elijah certainly is a cold, detached, manipulative bastard and Kate is struggling to keep from losing hope.

    jim - Thanks!

    Ogramirad - Thanks again, though Kate is certainly not going tribal I wanted to add *some* physical injuries though, you might imagine there are more we can't see. I discovered wounds are the most difficult thing to portray in a format like this.

    Deshaz - Thanks! Though being gassed (again) doesn't exactly make for the most restful sleep, she'll have to take what she can get because you're right, she'll need her energy still.
  5. deshaz
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    Endorsed

    Finally caught up, Kate wears her "Red Badge of Courage" with style. At least she has had a short rest to regain some energy, I suspect she will need it for whatever is to come.

    Cheers

  6. Ogramirad
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    So Much Awesome Content Today!!

    She is looking Great Too, I like the look of those cuts under her eye, it gives her a slowly going tribal look, like she might be relaxing some of the strict Brotherhood Of Steel traditions.

    They are a Red Badge Of Courage that she wears well for sure.

    That, I hope this works, screen has a huge pucker factor, and that is one of the many things I enjoy so very much about reading your posts, and playing the Dead Money DLC.

    Great Job One Again! <img class="> <img class="> <img class=">
  7. JimboUK
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    Excellent.
  8. Bernt
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    Very creepy. And even though I haven't played it yet, you manage to convey an athmosphere of desperation on her part -and cool, calculating manipulation on Elijas. Scary.
  9. Dazaster
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    Very good.
  10. GhanimaAtreides
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    Good eye, she did indeed have them in that frame. Now I just have to make sure I don't forget adding them in future episodes, lol.