"Tell me about the Badlands."
"A nomad who doesn't move?"
"Tell me about the Badlands. Not much going on out here, huh?"
"Au contraire, if you use your eyes and ears."
"Thought nomads were always on the move. But you stayed put?",
"maleVariant": "Thought nomads were always on the move. But you stayed put."
"Yes. They call us statics. But we are also necessary."
"This is an ecosystem. Nomads, Raffen Shiv, corporations and drifters, they form a complete whole. Remove one part, the delicate balance topples."
"Somebody must take care of those who come and go."
"Yeah, \"take care\" of 'em – for the right cut."
"Indeed."
"I'll call you later."
"Better run. Call you later."
"Of course."
"My name is Dakota Smith. If you're looking for jobs out here, you will find them with me."
"What nation you ride with, Dakota?"
"The Aldecaldos. But I do not ride anymore."
"I'm V. Rode with the Bakkers."
"You rode, past tense... and now?"
"My name is Dakota Smith. If you're looking for jobs out here, you will find them with me."
"Name's V. Thanks for the intel."
"Things flow differently out here. Keep your head on, city kid."
"Now I don't."
"I see. We will be in touch, V."
