00:03Oh, V! You get any sleep?
00:06Ah, no matter. Time you got up.
00:09Think I might have caught something when I jacked into that Corpo's bile mine.
00:15Dunno, uh, neurovirus, or...
00:18Need to see Vic. Let him tell me what's got my head reeling, my stomach churning.
00:23Okay, let me take you. I brought you to ride.
00:26Throw in some threads, meet me downstairs.
00:29...doss hunter, air trap carrier.
00:32...checks corner, nearest to the Corpo's, not a living area.
00:49...and now, a shout out to all my little more...
00:52...and now, a shout out to all my little more...
00:53...and now, a shout out to all my little more...
00:58...in Atlantis. Ladies and Judges, here's that all-time classic...
01:01...from Shawnee's...
01:06What?
01:08Hey V, Regina Jones here.
01:11If you're looking for work in Watson, give me a call.
01:13How'd you find me? How'd you even know my name?
01:16I know where to gather my intel.
01:18Could even call me a collector.
01:20Later, V.
01:20Hey, son, for a week. Coming your way, night three.
01:25Oh, no, no, no. What the worst thing is about this place?
01:30Hey, yo, V.
01:33How about a round? Sweet little point.
01:35What do you say?
01:37This is after every shot now.
01:40They all wear these geometric...
01:48...and they all wear these bracelets.
01:51...and they have to pick up on them.
02:01I don't know.
02:03We don't know what's happening.
02:04This is after every shot, we've got a long time.
02:09I don't know what happens to them.
02:10I don't know what's happening.
02:10I don't know what I'm like.
02:14I don't know what's happening.
02:15Oh, it's time for your local news. The Aratama Matsuri Festival is nearly upon us. To mark the event, the
02:22streets of Night City will come alive with exclusive lightestory, Dashi Flakes.
02:27The festival program will also offer musical performances by Biwa Virtuosos and theatrical performances in the Noh tradition.
02:36The sponsor for the festival is the Arasaka Corporation, and in an exciting development, even Hanako Arasaka has announced her
02:44participation in the Dashi Parade.
02:48So, what were we gonna talk about yesterday?
03:09The Aratama Matsuri Festival is a production of the Aratama Matsuri Festival.
03:20Man of the hour. Sheesh, took you long enough. Worked up an appetite, just waiting.
03:29Sit down, let me finish this. Then we can drop in on Signor Vector.
03:35Didn't figure you as a type of Asian. Would've thought you'd find it too... exotic.
03:41What do you mean? What's there not to like?
03:44Noodles? Check. Synth sirloin? Check.
03:47Get some more chile action up in here, and you're looking at Mama Wells' signature sopa de fideos.
03:54Mentioned something about a surprise yesterday. Am I remembering right, or just had a brain fart?
04:00Probably both, cause you usually forget shit. But it just so happens, I think I might've bagged us a sweet
04:08-ass J-O-B.
04:10Go on.
04:12I mean, maybe it's not as big as that, but...
04:15Just that he's fronted by a little-known someone named Dixter Deshawn.
04:20Only the top fixer in Night Fuckin' City. Fat-ass Black Jesus of the afterlife.
04:26Three hundred pounds of partly gold-plated cool.
04:32How'd you manage to pull this? Trade in your spleen or something?
04:36Far as I know, we're not the type to get fingered by Dix.
04:40You, me? No. But T-Buck, she's the one that hooked us up. Got us talking. Knew it was a
04:46done deal the moment he laid eyes on me.
04:48Cause come on. Ain't nobody who can resist this. Am I right?
04:54Sure, Jack. Whatever you say.
04:59Dixter Deshawn? What's the latest spec on him? I know you got info to spill.
05:05He's been off the grid for about two years. Word on the street was he took a little vacay.
05:11Two years? That's exile, not a vacation. What was he up to?
05:16I'm guessing he shoved pizzas in his mouth while jerking off the hardcore virtues.
05:21Important thing is, he's back. With a fresh crew, and he found us.
05:29So what's the gig? You meant to come out in one piece?
05:33Our lord and savior wants to tell you everything himself. Face to face.
05:37No pressure, but this whole deal, he's riding on you now, I see.
05:44Why do I gotta go? You and T-Bug draw straws without me?
05:48T-Bug and Dex go way back, and my face is yesterday's news.
05:53Dex says he needs to check you. Talk to you.
06:00Look V, it's his job, his rules. I can't blame him for taking a personal approach.
06:06And it ain't as bad as you think, okay? Trust me.
06:09Guess I got no choice then.
06:14Dex is a real deal when it comes to fixers. Don't get me wrong. Don't got nothing against the Padre
06:20or Wakako, but Dex is in a league of his own. You know what I'm saying?
06:27Don't get me started on fixers. They catch a client, find the cheapest gong to do the job, then drop
06:32their corpse at a landfill.
06:34Shit. Hit the nail on the head, V.
06:40Grasa Dios. Estou lleno.
06:43Brought your wheels. Gave them to my guy yesterday to smooth over the dents after our, uh, dust-offing scabs.
06:54Thanks, Jack. Much appreciated.
07:01Some top-notch work Miguel did. Rides like it looks. Factory new.
07:07We'll see about that.
07:09So we rollin' or what?
07:12Let's feel this factory new ride.
07:26First stop. Ripper dock. And Holmes. Easy on the gas, huh? I just ate.
07:36I was supposed to stop by Vic's anyhow. I got a date. Me and Miss D.
07:41You don't say.
07:43She's so sweet. Really gets me, you know.
08:14That's right.
08:14Yeah, this is it. Come on, V.
08:17Find me one's fixed on dust in your circuits.
08:19We'll hash out what Dex has cooked up for us.
08:26But you are not the masters of your memories.
08:29For your eyes do not belong to you, or rather...
08:32Why are you... checking them out?
08:35Nah, Chumamai needs to work here, that's all.
08:46Hey, V.
08:48Dr. Vector will see you now.
08:50I'll sit tight over here. Me and Misty got a little catching up to do.
08:58You look pleased.
09:00Cause I am. Always. Makes for easier living.
09:05But...
09:06We got a new job lined up.
09:08From a big hitter at the afterlife.
09:11Oh. Is it gonna be dangerous?
09:13For your eyes...
09:15Don't you worry, mi amor.
09:16I rather...
09:17We're bulletproof.
09:18Only...
09:20Only...
09:20Only...
09:47Only...
10:17Only...
10:18Ripper?
10:32Yeah.
10:47How are things?
10:48Vic.
10:49Time I bumped up my sights and got a grip.
10:51Really?
10:54Now?
10:55Finally?
10:56Vic.
10:57Shit's getting real.
10:58Got a job from Dex Deshawn.
11:00Hittin' the major leaks.
11:02A neat tactic that can perform.
11:04The Dexter Deshawn?
11:06Haha.
11:07Well...
11:07That is something.
11:09But...
11:09Let me guess.
11:10Hasn't paid you yet.
11:18Quit crying, Vic.
11:19I'll bring you the Eddies later.
11:21With interest.
11:22You know I will.
11:25Hmm...
11:25Last time.
11:26You hear?
11:33Chair, please.
11:35Sit down and relax.
11:48Kuroshi Optics.
11:49Best I've got.
11:50And should be about right under the circumstances.
11:58Now Jack in.
12:03Kuroshi!
12:04Whoa.
12:04Vic.
12:05Nothing tops out on the market.
12:07Hmm.
12:07Sounds like it could come in handy then.
12:10Gave you my word I'd pay you back, but...
12:12This...
12:13Might be too rich for my blood.
12:15We'll work something out.
12:17Right now I'm just out to make sure you get back in one piece.
12:20Eddies in hand.
12:25You peruse and choose while I scan.
12:28Let's see what's going on inside.
12:39Let's go.
13:13Let's go.
13:56Let's go.
14:09Let's go.
14:10I'm ready.
14:11Carve away.
14:13Excellent.
14:14Let's do this.
14:19Lay that Major League arm of yours right here.
14:25So, what's new in the life of Victor Vector?
14:28Yeah, if I'm being honest, not much. And that's fine with me. I used to live in a world where
14:36all that mattered was who's who, what's what, and how's why.
14:39And what happened?
14:41One day I just dropped it and never looked back. I'll never be a legend in this town, but been
14:47sleeping nights ever since.
14:52Just like that. Thanks. Now, a bit of anesthetic and I can start cutting. Feel anything?
15:06Play by play, though. Really, Doc? Makes you sound like a dentist. Always going on and on.
15:14Don't be mean now. Remember, I'm old. I got a shaky gannic hand. Could slip.
15:22Lights out for a minute, alright?
15:43Okay. Let's test this. See the magic in action. Linking you in.
15:51You might feel a little discomfort at first. Blurred vision, low contrast, glitches.
16:06Well, how's it look? Feel alright to you?
16:10Oh, this is fantastic, Vic.
16:14Oh, beautiful.
16:17Time for the scanner.
16:41It might take you a few seconds to adjust.
16:43But first time's rarely the charm. With anything, really. Scanners should eventually sync with your thought processes and read your
16:52intentions.
16:57I also inject an NCPD file search. Run into any ne'er-do-wells? You know exactly what they ne
17:05'er did well.
17:15It oughta work like a charm. Now draw your weapon. You should see your ammo count in a brand new
17:22sight.
17:32How about the neurovirus from the last job? Can you check it?
17:36Done and gone while we were putting in your implant. And a full sweep on your soft and circuits. Zap
17:42the critter. You're certified bug free.
17:46Shit, Victor. Not bad. I don't know what to say.
17:52Say you'll take this and remember the dosage. Two whiffs now and another two in an hour.
18:00What am I looking at?
18:01A mild stim. Should boost neurotransmission in the short term and muffle some of the side effects while the implant
18:07takes.
18:14Thanks again, Vic. You're the best. I owe you.
18:19Go on, kid. Show them what you're made of. And once you...
18:24I'm sorry, thank you.
18:24Let's go.
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