Red Lucy

Red Lucy is the caretaker of The Thorn in Fallout: New Vegas.

Background
A confident, proud woman who attempts to conceal her emotions behind a mask of stoicism. Red Lucy perceives human life as cheap and fragile, and The Thorn as a means to escape from the bonds of a harsh and hostile land, "awakening" people and allowing them to "choose the moment of death against the will of destiny." She acknowledges that both New Vegas and the Wasteland are needed in order to make this possible. <!-- Stoic / poetic / emotions bleed through the poetry / appreciates strength, boldness, competence... who doesn't and the Courier's pretty face / Proof of worth needed to impress her / HATES "masters" more in the "Is anyone actually someone else's master. No." kind of way. / extremely pragmatic / Independent! Westside Not Vegas // Hunting/Survival Culture! // memory for faces! Image for Mister Sandman claims - one eye open

GREETING

// Before that time comes, we have some time left to get intimate. // spoken after master of thorn // Response Not verified // Is prompt on dialogue page? Bold, as it pleases The Thorn, and me. But it does take more than that to earn my admiration. You speak like a hunter, yet only actions prove one's worth. The Thorn requires a tribute of blood, and so do I.

// There's nothing "lesser" about what I can do, in private. // spoken after state of affairs // Is prompt on dialogue page?

I'll find Giant Mantis' eggs for you. You've got yourself a deal. So long, stranger.

GREETING Welcome back, stranger.

Let's talk about the creature's eggs you need. Do you have good news for The Thorn?

I've brought the Giant Mantis Eggs. Good work, stranger. The Thorn will nurture these eggs until their hatchlings are ready to bleed for us. Here's a compensation for your service. I trust that we're in agreement over it.

Who else can bring you so many intact eggs? I deserve a bigger reward. You speak the truth, stranger, and The Thorn lives by the justice that honor and strength dispense. Here's a more fitting sum.

Is there anything else I can do to help The Thorn? Bring me a dozen Radscorpion eggs. I'll see to it that you're rewarded fairly.

Where can I find Radscorpion eggs? The eggs I seek are not easy to find, stranger. Your best chances are in the mountains north of Goodsprings, and west from Quarry Junction.

I'll find the Radscorpion eggs for you. You've got yourself a deal. So long, stranger.

GREETING Welcome back, stranger.

Let's talk about the creature's eggs you need. Do you have good news for The Thorn?

I've brought the Radscorpion Eggs. Good work, stranger. The Thorn will nurture these eggs until their hatchlings are ready to bleed for us. Here's a compensation for your service. I trust that we're in agreement over it.

I was planing on helping you get even deadlier creatures, but not without a raise. You're proving your worth to The Thorn. I hope these extra caps are sufficient to demonstrate my fairness.

Is there anything else I can do to help The Thorn? Bring me a dozen Fire Gecko eggs. This great challenge will earn you a matching reward.

Where can I find Fire Gecko eggs? Fire Geckos are among The Wasteland's most dangerous creatures. Near the Ireteba Peaks lies a nest where you may find their eggs.

I'll find the Fire Gecko eggs for you. Confident, I like that. So long, stranger.

GREETING Welcome back, stranger.

Let's talk about the creature's eggs you need. Do you have good news for The Thorn?

I've brought the Fire Gecko Eggs. Good work, stranger. The Thorn will nurture these eggs until their hatchlings are ready to bleed for us. Here's a compensation for your service. I trust that we're in agreement over it.

I've shown you my worth. Doesn't your best hunter deserve the best rewards? You are a match to my elite, but don't congratulate yourself so profusely just yet. Still, your valor deserves recognition and I shall honor it.

Is there anything else I can do to help The Thorn? The Thorn's calling its elite hunters to collect one of its deadliest creatures. Find Night Stalker eggs and your bravery will be greatly rewarded.

Where can I find Night Stalker Eggs? Night Stalkers are amongst the most fearsome beasts you'll ever face. They're also hard to find, but I know of a nest at a cave near Bittersprings.

I'll find the Night Stalker Eggs for you. Confident, I like that. So long, stranger.

GREETING Welcome back, stranger.

Let's talk about the creature's eggs you need. Do you have good news for The Thorn?

I've brought the Night Stalker Eggs. Good work, stranger. The Thorn will nurture these eggs until their hatchlings are ready to bleed for us. Here's a compensation for your service. I trust that we're in agreement over it.

I've braved packs of Night Stalkers to get these eggs. My reward should match this effort. You speak the truth, stranger, and The Thorn lives by the justice that honor and strength dispense. Here's a more fitting sum.

Is there anything else I can do to help The Thorn? I'm asking our top hunters to gather Cazador eggs.I'd be impressed by whoever returns with such a prize.

Where can I find Cazador Eggs? Cazadores are extremely deadly, but they are also reclusive. Try looking near the Red Rock's canyons.

I'll find the Cazador Eggs for you. The crowd loves your bravery. So long, stranger.

GREETING Welcome back, stranger.

Let's talk about the creature's eggs you need. Do you have good news for The Thorn?

I've brought the Cazador Eggs. Good work, stranger. The Thorn will nurture these eggs until their hatchlings are ready to bleed for us. Here's a compensation for your service. I trust that we're in agreement over it.

There's almost nothing worse than Cazadores in The Wasteland. Great deeds deserve great rewards. You are a match to my elite, but don't congratulate yourself so profusely just yet. Still, your valor deserves recognition and I shall honor it.

Is there anything else I can do to help The Thorn? This is it, hunter. I've decided to grantyou the opportunity to earn the greatest honor The Thorn could ever expect. Deathclaws are our most precious and our most feared contenders. I want you to be the one to deliver the sacred eggs to me, personally.

Where can I find Deathclaw Eggs? Quarry Junction is overrun with Deathclaws, but you may stand a better chance at a nest near the Repconn Test Site.

I'll find this great prize for you. I've come to expect nothing less from you, brave stranger.

GREETING Welcome back, stranger.

Let's talk about the creature's eggs you need. Do you have good news for The Thorn?

I've brought the Deathclaw's Eggs. You've, indeed, become the greatest hunter The Thorn has ever seen, the best I've ever seen. You've earned the honor of being part of this sacred ground. Come to me often and I'll share with you the wealth of The Thorn.

Is there anything else I can do to help The Thorn? You've done enough to last many lifetimes, stranger. But... I'd like you to come see me, again.

Let's go somewhere more private. Your bravery surpasses that of any other, and I've come to admire your actions. Before death takes us, I would know you deeper. Come with me...My Hunter.

GREETING Even the strongest creatures need their rest, and their companionship. I've been looking forward to this.

GREETING Lay down with me, my hunter.

GREETING Our time was sweet, my hunter. But our passion will have to wait - The Thorn demands attention.

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My mind's thinking about what I could do with you, in private. Bold, as it pleases The Thorn, and me. But it does take more than that to earn my admiration. You speak like a hunter, yet only actions prove one's worth. The Thorn requires a tribute of blood, and so do I.

My mind's thinking about what I could do with you, in private. You show great promise. I look forward to the time when I can call you"My Hunter," but that time has not yet arrived.

I will, Lucy. Thank you, my brave hunter.

Those Cazadores almost killed me. Pay me more or... just pay me more, alright? Those are the risks of a hunter's life. I've delivered as promised, but perhaps I should better search for someone with greater resolve and honor?

I'm getting tired of running around all over The Wasteland for a handful of caps. I want more. Those are the risks of a hunter's life. I've delivered as promised, but perhaps I should better search for someone with greater resolve and honor?

I don't need anything in return. Take the eggs. That actually manages to surprise me, stranger. I'm starting to believe that there's something special about you.

Those Fire Geckos are not easy... not easy at all. I deserve more caps. Those are the risks of a hunter's life. I've delivered as promised, but perhaps I should better search for someone with greater resolve and honor?

200 caps are sufficient. Take the eggs. I thank you, stranger. The Thorn thanks you.

300 caps are enough. Take the eggs. Thank you, stranger. The Thorn thanks you.

500 caps sound good. Take the eggs. Thank you, stranger. The Thorn thanks you.

700 caps will do. Take the eggs. Thank you, stranger. The Thorn thanks you.

A 1000 caps will do. Take the eggs. Thank you, stranger. The Thorn thanks you.

I don't need anything in return. Take the eggs. That actually manages to surprise me, stranger. I'm starting to believe that there's something special about you.

I'm risking my life for you at every turn. Pay up or find another hunter. Those are the risks of a hunter's life. I've delivered as promised, but perhaps I should better search for someone with greater resolve and honor?

I don't need anything in return. Take the eggs. Don't think your servile gesture earns my respect, stranger. But if that's how you want it, so it'll be.

I don't agree with it because... because it was very dangerous and I deserve more caps. Those are the risks of a hunter's life. I've delivered as promised, but perhaps I should better search for someone with greater resolve and honor?

I'm still looking for the Giant Mantis Eggs. Your loss. Come back to me when you have something to offer.

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You've broken the rules of The Thorn, you've dishonored this sacred ground! I don't tolerate such offenses.

I admire your bravery, but coming down here after what you've done is just foolish. So be it, Legion dog!

I'll defeat as many as you've got. I can see your resolve, determined like the nature of a beast. So be it. Get to your cage and ready your arm.

Okay, bring it on! I've come to expect nothing less from you, brave stranger. Get to your cage and ready your arm.

What's fighting in the next match? We've got a pair of Giant Mantises ready to bleed.

What's fighting in the next match? Radscorpions. The crowd loves those.

What's fighting in the next match? We're lucky to have some Cazadores in the next match.

What's fighting in the next match? Giant Radscorpions are about to battle in The Thorn.

What's fighting in the next match? Deadly NightStalkers will now fight for our pleasure.

What's fighting in the next match? The strongest Geckos you'll ever see are ready to fight.

What's fighting in the next match? The deadliest beast of all! You've never seen anything like this before. Deathclaws will bleed this sacred ground red! Make your bets, stranger, before it's too late.

I want to fight in The Thorn. And I won't stop you, stranger. What's the name of your deathwish?

I'll fight Giant Mantises. Let's test your mettle. On how many can you take, stranger?

I'll fight Radscorpions. Let's see what you've got. On how many can you take, stranger?

I'll fight Cazadores. My deadly Cazadores will test your limits. On how many can you take, stranger?

I'll fight Geckos. Be warned, my Geckos are the toughest you'll ever face. On how many can you take, stranger?

I'll fight Deathclaws. Now you're talking! I'll be impressed if you make it out alive, stranger. Having seen what you're capable of, I think you'd fight a horde of them and not bat an eye. But The Thorn honors balance, not foolish sacrifice. I'll only allow one Deathclaw against you.

Two are no problem for me. Confident, I like that. Get to your cage and ready your arm.

Three of them, bring it on! The crowd loves your bravery. Get to your cage and ready your arm.

I don't have enough caps right now. Your loss. Come back to me when you have something to offer.

I'll fight Giant Radscorpions. Giant Radscorpions make deadly opponents. On how many can you take?

I'm ready for greater challenges. You've proven yourself, stranger. Your blood hungers for glory and I'll placate its thirst. Name your challenge.

I'll fight Night Stalkers. Prepare yourself, these Night Stalkers are hungry for blood. On how many can you take, stranger?

I want to set up a mixed fight. You are paying for it. What'll bleed today in The Thorn, stranger?

GREETING Greetings, Hunter of The Thorn.

GREETING The crowds are waiting for you, stranger. Show us your best.

GREETING It's time for blood, not talk. Find me after the fight.

GREETING Well done, stranger. Here's your share.

GREETING The Thorn does not welcome you, stranger. Leave now or suffer the consequences.

GREETING You know where we meet, and that's not here.

GREETING You've broken the rules of The Thorn. You've dishonored this sacred ground! I don't tolerate such offenses.

GREETING I admire your bravery, but coming down here after what you've done is just foolish. So be it, Legion dog!

GREETING No more fights today. The Thorn needs time to soak its tribute of blood.

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Quests

 * Bleed Me Dry: Red Lucy will ask you to retrieve eggs of various creatures throughout the wasteland as a favor for The Thorn. If the Courier proves worthy of the title of the greatest hunter of the Thorn by retrieving deathclaw eggs for it, then Lucy will ask the Courier for one more thing before the Courier disappears into the wastes never to return - sex.
 * Fight Night: If you feel like betting on some animal fights, Red Lucy's the one you'll want to talk to.

Effects of player's actions

 * After completing "Bleed Me Dry", Red Lucy will sleep with the player, as the Courier has proven his or herself a mighty hunter.

Bugs

 * After sleeping with Lucy, the player cannot engage in conversation with her. She will only say "Lay down with me, my hunter." even if she is not in her room. If she is in her room, the same lines will play, however opening a dialogue box that closes. She will lay down on her bed, however you cannot sleep with her now. Can be fixed by simply getting back in the bed after the act and sleeping for 24 hours.
 * If the player chooses to speak with Lucy after she has lain down in the bed (before the cut scene), she will get up, change back into her combat gear, ask the player to lie down in bed with her, and lie down once again. After the black screen fades, she is still lying on the bed in her combat gear.
 * Sometimes when you ask what match is going on next and after you bet, they will just stand there looking at each other doing nothing. You can't talk to Lucy or get your money, Solution to this has not been found yet. Edit: One can move the match along by, after leaving all companions currently following the player outside of Thorn, going all the way downstairs to the ground level of the arena where you enter through the fence gate. Using a hefty sneak skilled attack to BOTH the combatants will end the match(this can be done from anywhere in the arena room with a Stealth Boy). Or you can simply throw blocks of C-4 into the cage, (Be sure to not to throw any directly on the combatants) and explode somewhere where you are hidden. Don't let anyone see you commit the act (If no one knows who stopped the fight, there is no one to be hostile against) and keep your companions out of Thorn when you do this. (They will immediately open fire on Thorn residents if they are present).
 * On the completion of Bleed Me Dry and after Red Lucy asks you to follow her to her room she'll do the normal dialog and then walk back out of the room. Clicking on the bed will cause an Autosave and then the cutscene will starts, but with no sound. Once done the player is not able to move, select anything or even use their Pipboy, its recommended to load a previous save.
 * If you kill Lucy while she is in her bed chamber after she beckons you to bed, upon your return to the Thorn her corpse can be found in her usual place on the catwalk.
 * After following Red Lucy to her room, and Lucy turns on the light over her bed in preparation to "lay down" with her "hunter," if the player then turns off the light, and then proceeds to speak with Lucy after she has changed into her sexy sleepwear and lied down in bed, not only will she get out of bed and instantly change back into her combat gear, but the light will automatically switch back on as she lies back down.
 * If the player saves while Red Lucy is lying on the bed in preparation for her "hunter," and then reloads the saved game, sometimes Lucy's eyes will be wide open, staring straight ahead as she tosses and turns.

Appearances
Red Lucy appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.