George is a friend and colleague of Rex Goodman, who, despite having concerns, is less sympathetic than Anne Hargraves about Rex's capture; being well aware of the folly in Rex's vision to bring the literary art to super mutants.
The first names of George Cooper and Anne Hargraves, who are found together at the WRVR broadcast station, are references to quest designer Bruce Nesmith's parents.[Non-game 1]