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This is a transcript for dialogue with Runt in Fallout 76, introduced in the Burning Springs update.

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# Dialog Topic Form ID Response Text Script Notes
1 You don't even know who I am. 0083E0F6 You're a Ghoul. The Wasteland chewed you up and spat you out. {Talking to a ghoul.}
2 And now you want to impress the Rust King. You're looking at an uphill battle, freak.
3 You don't even know who I am. 0083E0F5 I know what you're here for. What is it I don't know? Your name?
4 If so, you're not worthy of one.
7 Can we get down to business now? 0083E0F3 This is your business, if you wish to impress the King. {stress on “is”}
10 It was too easy. 0083E0F4 The Rust King isn't around here, so don't pop a vein trying to impress him.
11 0083D519 0083E0F7 You're late.
12 0083E0F9 Conquering hero back with the spoils! Or something. Not actually happy or encouraging, senses the opportunity to offload a lot of dirty work onto the player.
13 Word around town is, you've done quite well out there. No stopping you.
15 0083FCC0 Yes-yes, shamble in. I could smell you coming. Not actually happy or encouraging, senses the opportunity to offload a lot of dirty work onto the player. {Talking to a ghoul.}
16 But even if I couldn't... people are talking. You've done well out there. No stopping you.
32 0083FC79 0083FCCC Fresh meat for the grinder.
33 0083FCCD Until you've proven your worth, you've got none.
34 0083FCCE Burning Springs will eat you alive.
35 0083FCCF Just walk away from all this. I could tell you don't have the guts for it.
36 0083FCD0 Oh, it's the freakshow again. {Talking to a ghoul.}
37 0083FCD1 Don't you have toxic waste to swim in? {Talking to a ghoul.}
38 0083FCD2 They told me fresh meat was on the way. How come you show up? {emph} on “fresh” {Talking to a ghoul.}
39 0083FCD3 Any chunks fall off of you, pick them up before you leave. {Talking to a ghoul.}
40 I've killed the Rust King's men before. Was that not proof enough? 0083FCB7 You did kill quite a few. And then you got yourself caught.
41 Thus, the Rust King believes it wasn't a fair test of your abilities. Unlike what I can arrange.
42 You're just offloading your wet work onto me. Will you steal the credit, too? 0083FCAC If you go whining to the Rust King, it's your word against mine. It will also be your head: the Rust King hates whining.
43 But if you complete my jobs, I might just decide to put in a good word for you! Now go and do as you're told.
44 This isn't what we agreed upon. 0083FCBA "Agreed upon". You are a pawn, idiot. You are the Rust King's subject, and I'm his voice. The King says jump, you ram the goddamn ceiling.
45 So run along, and do as you're told.
46 You're making this up as you go! 0083FCAE A thrilling theory, sadly not to be explored. If you wish to prove yourself to the Rust King, you'll do as you're told.
47 Fine. Doesn't seem like I have a choice. 0083FCBC Whoa, it can think! Maybe it can follow simple directions too? {Talking to a ghoul.}
48 Go and do as you're told, mutie. Don't make me repeat myself.
49 Fine. Doesn't seem like I have a choice. 0083FCB1 You really don't. Good job figuring that one out! {Talking to a ghoul.}
50 Now, go do as you're told.
51 You couldn't handle half of those jobs, Runt. 0083FCBD I wouldn't have to. The Rust King trusts me already. It's you who has to prove yourself.
52 0083FC88 0083FCB2 Which, annoyingly, you've been doing so far. {the first sentence is mumbled - reluctant recognition for the player’s prowess}
53 But how does he know this isn't a fluke? I've been managing people for years now, and my answer is very simple: dedication.
54 So I found you some more things to take a crack at, stuff for real hands-on professionals. Do them, and I'll make sure the Rust King hears of it.
55 "Runt"? I can see that. How come you were able to join? 0083FCBF The Rust King isn't some jumped up thug. And he wants the best in the land for his army. {insulted and quietly fuming}
56 I know people, and I can tell who can make it. So I decide who can make it. And if you want in, you will fix your tone going forward. {emphasis on decide}
57 Toughest, you say? Looks like I'm in the right place. 0083FCB4 Hmph, of course. Brute force is always in vogue around here. {annoyed and envious - brute force is something he doesn’t possess}
58 I am ready to prove myself. 0083FCA8 Your funeral. But all right.
71 Late for what? 0083FCC3 You are slow, aren't you? Just my luck. In “you are slow” the stress is on “are”
72 Try and follow me: Rust King send word. I give tasks. You prove yourself.
73 You took your time getting here. From here on out, don't.
74 The town's bounty board kept me busy enough. 0083FCA9 All right. That's fair. But it's not gonna be enough to impress the King.
75 0083FCA6 0083FCB3 The Rust King's Army keeps its edge by only accepting the toughest and the deadliest.
76 Name's Runt, and you're not getting any further without me. {audibly uncomfortable when saying his name}
77 0083FCA7 0083FCBE Burning Springs is a crucible: there are plenty of ways to make a name for yourself. Pick any - not like you're gonna be up to snuff anyway.
78 Return once you've done enough, and we'll discuss your... prospects in Burning Springs.
79 Run along now.
84 0084CC6D 0084E777 Should I just kick you out or you actually got something to report?
85 I have some questions about the Rust King. 0084E768 Fine. What is it? {annoyed}
86 I've heard enough. 0084CC87 Sure hope so.
87 Highway Town doesn't seem to be under the Rust King. 0084CC85 He allows Highway Town to exist because Highway Town won't stand against him. This arrangement can continue indefinitely.
88 The people of this dump should pray that it does.
89 How big is the Rust King's Army? 0084CC8A Are you nuts? What else should I give you, the map of our outposts? Arms and supply routes?
90 Go out there and find out. See how long anything in Burning Springs can stay hidden from the Rust King's eye.
91 Does everybody have to prove themselves to the Rust King? 0084CC84 Everyone. Such is the way of the strong. The closer you are to the top, the taller the stack of bodies you've climbed to get there.
92 It's a crucible. Constant competition. It's... not a system that rewards finesse, but it's made the Rust King's Army what it is today. {slightly disdainful -the Rust King’s Army is feared but he specifically cannot be too successful in it.}
93 I have some questions about the Rust King. 0084CC86 Fine. What is it? {annoyed}
94 0084CC83 0084CC92 Treats me like a dog, the bastard. He'd achieve nothing without me. {annoyed}
95 0084CC93 Could've given me a few guards at least. I'm in hostile territory. {anxious}
96 0084CC94 I could help him rule. I could be so much more useful than this. {referring to the Rust King}
97 0084CC95 Brutes and morons, everywhere. I'm surrounded by them.
103 Goodbye. 0084E76D You know where the door is.
104 Does everybody have to prove themselves to the Rust King? 0084E769 Everyone. Such is the way of the strong. The closer you are to the top, the taller the stack of bodies you've climbed to get there. {slightly disdainful -the Rust King’s Army is feared but he specifically cannot be too successful in it.}
105 It's a crucible. Constant competition. It's... not a system that rewards finesse, but it's made the Rust King's Army what it is today.
106 How big is the Rust King's Army? 0084E76F Are you nuts? What else should I give you, the map of our outposts? Arms and supply routes?
107 Go out there and find out. See how long anything in Burning Springs can stay hidden from the Rust King's eye.
108 Highway Town doesn't seem to be under the Rust King. 0084E76E He allows Highway Town to exist because Highway Town won't stand against him. This arrangement can continue indefinitely.
109 The people of this dump should pray that it does.
110 I've heard enough. 0084E76A Sure hope so.