They say Atom’s Glow can heal any tumor. I don’t know, but at this point I’m willing to try anything.

I’ve heard some bad things about radiation, but if what Father Malcolm says is true, there’s nothing to fear. I hope he’s right.

The thing is, I’ve never really been all that religious. But if I don’t get baptized soon, the tumor could spread.

(chiming in when Malcolm talks about Cambridge Crater)
I’d go there on my own, but Father Malcolm says it’s too dangerous.

I sometimes get headaches. But that’s nothing compared to the seizures.

I went to a few doctors, but they said it was too risky trying to remove it. You cut out too much and well, you die.

Player accepts quest

Thank you for helping me.

player tracks down Doctor, returns to Emily

The headaches are getting really bad. Now I’m getting nauseous and vomiting too.
I don’t know if I can take it anymore. But these preachers all act like it’s nothing.

(if player exits dialogue and comes back)
I don’t know how much more I can take…

It could be worse. Believe me/Trust me, I know.
I don’t think it can. The pain is getting really bad.
But if you need more time to get the water, I’ll try to hold out a little longer.

I know someone who might be able to help.
You mean, like a real doctor? To be honest, the more I hear about Atom’s Glow, the more I think this isn’t a good idea.

I am getting you out of here.
Yeah. I think you might be right. The more I stay here, the more I think this is a mistake.

Maybe you should find a doctor.
I think you’re right. This isn’t working. Being around all this radiation is only making things worse.

Hold on. You’re not taking her anywhere.
I told you Emily, only Atom’s Glow can save your life.

I’m sorry Father Malcolm. I wanna try something else.

Then you leave me no choice.

Attacks player, player kills Children of Atom

Now I know I made the right choice. All right, let’s go see this doctor.

I hope this operation works.

Find Doctor

So, you must be the patient I’ve heard so much about.

Do you think you can help me, Doc?

Well, I have to be honest, I’m not sure. This is still an experimental procedure. There’s a good chance you’ll lose your eye. And a 50/50 chance the procedure could fail. Do you still wanna do it.

50/50? I kind of like those odds.

Really? Most people would be scared.

Well, 50/50 means there’s no guarantee I live or die. And to be honest, I got a little tired of people acting like it was a sure thing.

All right then, have a seat and we’ll get started.

Player saves Emily

Thank you for saving me.

I feel a lot better now. The headaches are all but gone.

Not many people get a second chance. I’m not gonna waste it.

Saved via doctor

Having one eye is gonna take some getting used to.

I guess I should’ve had more faith in modern medicine.

I think I’m going to start learning proper medicine. Maybe I’ll be a nurse someday, or even a doctor.

I don’t know what I was thinking, going to that church. All that radiation probably did more harm that good.

If player brings back holy water

Are you ready, child?

Ready as I’ll ever be.

enter baptism chamber

Stand in the center there. Good, child. There’s no need to fear.

Brother Jacob! Bless her with Atom’s sacred water!

waters rise

It’s hot…I feel like I’m burning up.

That’s just Atom’s love and warmth flowing through you.

Waters rise some more you’re taking a bath in heavy radiation

Agggh!!!!!!

For now is the time when you must give yourself to Atom! Baptize yourself in the waters of the Glow, for that is your salvation, the very symbol of Atom’s glory!

Emily screams in pain

Unnnnnnnngh!!!!!

And with his holy water, your suffering shall exist no longer! It shall be washed away in Atom’s Glow, burned from you in the fire of his brilliance!

emily screams some more

Agggggggggggggggh!!!!!!

Brother Jacob, empty the water.

do some panting/breathing as the water collapses

*Panting, heavy breathing*

Saved via Atom, turned into a ghoul

Being a ghoul isn’t so bad. It could’ve been a lot worse.

I’m gonna do my best to spread the word of Atom. His glow saved my life, and it can save others too.

Whether I live or die, I wanna do so in service to Atom.

One day, my body will divide, and return to Atom’s Glow. Until then, my mission is to spread his message to anyone who’ll listen.

 

 

(note to self: for ritual might need to have a chair with rising water, then disable/enable the ghoul and lower the water)