"I took the slave in my tent--but we didn't do shit."

"I took the slave in my tent--but we didn't do shit." Madeline said trying to play it cool.

"See boss I told ya." Tack said with a shit eating grin.

"Why the hell would you invite a slave into your tent?" Eddie inquired.

"Because Tack and his fuckers would have killed them." Madeline "And that's a waste of a resource. Any person we can press into service is extra help--and extra harm to the NCR."

Some in the growing crowed grumbled in assent. Her comment and reasoning meant there would be some better favor for her. But Eddie was still the judge here. Eddie looked at Tack then at Madeline. Eddie had to weigh how much backing Madeline had--her Reputation among the Gangers would be the deciding factor.