Dialogue: Sweet Dreams

Johnny

Just like me, isn't it? Getting trapped in the brain of Night City's dumbest merc...

V

What... what happened?

Johnny

Look around and connect the dots.

V

Scavs... Shit! Ugh... Can't believe I got conned...

Johnny

So your brain isn't completely fried to a crisp... That's good.

Time to wake up, 'cause you're about to be breakfast.

Johnny

Should've asked if he had any used hypos for sale, too. What could go wrong?

V

Not now, Johnny.

Johnny

Well, well... Looks like fortune favors the stupid, too. Now what?

V

I'm gonna ask for a refund.

Scav

Hey, you know this is the little cunt that came in here guns blazing a while back?

Scav

Ah. That time with the Valentino-lookin' psycho?

Scav

That's the one! Looks like it's time for payback.

Scav

Scooped out some preem optics. Said you wanted to upgrade, didn't you?

Scav

Let me see that.

Stefan

'Ey, 'ey, you there! 'Ey, you dig braindances? 'Ey, feast your optics right here, yo! Got the meanest, preemest shit ever scrolled!

Freshest virtus on the street – prices you can't beat!

'Ey, yo! Limited-time offer! Just for you, girl!

'Ey, 'ey, this virtu I got right here? You gotta dive into this mutherfucker.

V

1AThis virtu better be worth all this trouble.

Stefan

1AChill, girl, chill. Satisfaction or your money back guaranteed, all right? Now c'mon.

V

1AGo where exactly?

Stefan

1ATo my rig, yo, where else? Not like I carry that shit on me.

V

1BNo more bullshit. I want my eddies back.

Stefan

1B'Ey, 'ey, now, let's not be jumpin' no guns, here. I'm tellin' ya, we can run it on my rig, no problem...

V

1BOh, yeah? What's next? Using your toothbrush? Borrowing your underwear? Give me my eddies back, now.

Stefan

1BDamn, man, girl's got anger management issues. Here...

V

1BTry rippin' me off again and I'll rip out your fucking optics.

Stefan

Heh! Knew you'd come back! So what's good? You ready to buy?

V

3AAll right, you've got my attention.

Stefan

3AHaha! Knew you couldn't resist! Virtu's all yours – couples more eddies and you can use my player.

V

3ANo need. I've got my own wreath.

Stefan

3A'Course you do. It's prolly top shelf, latest firmware too, right? You see, this virtu's approachin' vintage grade – I doubt you'll be able to run it.

V

4AEh, why not. Let's run it on yours.

Stefan

4ACan't wait, huh? With the shit you're about to experience, I'd be bouncin' off the muthafuckin' walls!

4ACome on. I've got my setup just 'round the corner.

V

4BI'll try running it on my own, first. If that doesn't work, I'll be back.

Stefan

4BEy, 'ey, no problem! You know where to find me!

V

4CYou should've told me that before you took my eddies.

Stefan

4CYou're right, you're right! I-I forgot. But listen, you can use my setup, hm? Ain't no thang, trust me.

V

3BWhat's on the virtu?

Stefan

3BReelfeelin', neuron-shreddin', high-octane, trans-sensational, adrenaline-pumpin' shit, yo!

3BYour brain'll blow its load, girl. Trust me on this one.

V

3CNot interested.

Stefan

3CYou say that now, but I know you'll come crawlin' back 'ventually!

V

What've you got?

Stefan

For you, girl? Best that Night City has to offer!

V

And that would be...?

Stefan

The most nova-specced, geeked out, turnt up virtu you eeever seen! I'm talkin', like, transcendental!

V

And where's it from? You've got a license for exclusive distribution in Night City?

Stefan

C'mon, man, ain't nobody bother with that shit! Know why? 'Cause the stuff I got's way too legit to be legit, feel me?

V

"Unknown File Format." Hmph, great.

I'd like a refund.

Stefan

Oh, holy shit, girl...? You good? A-after you booted up that virtu, y-you started glitchin' out and...

V

Save your breath. You conned me. You knew what you were doing.

You wanna know what I do, though? Hm?

Stefan

Now hold up, yo – let's all be chilled for a second!

V

6AI'll let you go just this once.

Stefan

6AWhaaat? For real? Oh, God... thank you! I knew you'd have mercy on me!

V

6AMercy?

6AI just didn't wanna get your blood on my threads.

6BYou've got an hour to get out of Night City and never look back.

Stefan

6BOh, my sweet fucking Jesus, thank you! I knew you'd com--

V

6BShut the fuck up. I wasn't finished.

6BIf I ever see your face again, I'll gut you and string you up by your insides. Understand?

6BNow, start walking.

Time to shutter-up this rinky-dink operation.

Stefan

No, no, no, no, please, Lord! Have mercy 'pon me, please!

'Ey, this here's my rig. Take all the time you need.

V

8AYou were right. My tech doesn't read it for some reason.

Stefan

8ATold you so! Backwards compatibility's a bitch, ain't it?

8ASo, we tryin' out my rig? I promise you it'll fire on every damn cylinder. 'Course, it'll cost ya a little extra...