The woman who sold the world
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Story transcript
Shadowheart: By Shar's shadows... where am I? This isn't the Underdark.
Shadowheart: And what is that strange noise? Some kind of mechanical beast?
Big Boss: Don't move. You're in Mother Base, 200 miles off the Seychelles coast. The year is 1984.
Big Boss: How did you get past our security? Are you with XOF? Or did Cipher send you?
Shadowheart: I assure you, I have no idea what those words mean. I was exploring ruins with my companions when there was a flash of light.
Shadowheart: Though I must say, landing in the company of such an... interesting man almost makes up for the inconvenience.
Big Boss: That's quite the outfit. Not exactly standard infiltration gear. What's this pendant? Some kind of transmitter?
Big Boss: And spare me the flirtation. I've seen too many honey traps to fall for another.
Shadowheart: This 'outfit' is the ceremonial garb of a cleric of Shar. And this pendant is a holy symbol, not whatever strange device you imagine.
Shadowheart: I'm not attempting to trap you, though I'm beginning to think I've fallen into some bizarre realm myself.
Big Boss: Kaz won't believe this one. Look, whatever your story is, you're clearly disoriented. Drink some water.
Big Boss: At least you're not dressed like Quiet. The last woman who showed up here wearing next to nothing tried to kill me twice.
Shadowheart: I assure you my intentions aren't murderous. Though I'm curious about this woman who tried to kill you... twice, you say?
Shadowheart: (Perhaps this gruff warrior and I have more in common than it appears. We both attract dangerous companions.)
Big Boss: Let me guess - you have some powerful artifact, mysterious powers, and no idea how you got here?
Big Boss: Welcome to Mother Base. You'll fit right in with the rest of us phantoms.