Caught by Chet

Just as Madeline was grabbing a stash of Mentats and stuffing them into her growing bag she heard a metallic *click.* She knew the sound well--it was a revolver or some pistol being cocked.

"Hold it right fucking there." a voice pierced the darkness. Then there was a ray of light from a flashlight. It was the merchant, Chet, perhaps he was more of a weasel than he had appeared.

Madeline froze. Even if she could overpower him right now a gunshot would send the town into a flurry--though it was an option.

"Oh its you." Chet said as he began to recognize Madeline's features in the light. "You were trying to steal from me bitch? Well you've fucked up." He pointed his pistol at Madeline menacingly.

Madeline could try to throw herself at Chet, seducing him for the Ganger Cause.

Madeline could kill Chet, hampering Goodsprings supplies but also increasing their suspicion.

Madeline could try to bribe Chet--he was a merchant afterall.