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“What do you think of the Courier?” Has been the most recent question asked throughout the wasteland. Our reporters went out to stalk the streets and get opinions on one Axel Kennedy, the Mojave Express courier who recently contributed to a number of big stories.
“He’s, uh, incredibly capable. And good company, if you don’t happen to mind reckless idealism, lots of talking, and unhinged scientific curiosity that borders on suicidality,” Followers of the Apocalypse doctor Arcade Gannon commented, while conspicuously holding closed the flap of his medical tent.
“Good kid. Little loose in the screws, but at least he’s interesting,” Local ghoul Vaquero Raul Tejada told reporters as he was leaving the former Lucky 38– Recently renamed “The Scrapyard”.
“Oh he’s such a sweet boy. Needs to eat more before he becomes nothing but skin and bones,” A nightkin told reporters unprompted as they were discussing the matter with a local gambler.
Former and current First Recon Sniper Craig Boone responded shortly after multiple attempts from reporters to get a comment: “He’s alright. When he shuts up. Now leave me alone”
“Pretty boy? He’s nice enough. Has that starry-eyed naivete that makes you hesitate before shooting at him,” Said Rose of Sharon Cassidy, local heavy drinker and recent founder of Whiskey Dinner’s bar, located on the lower floor of the Scrapyard.
“He’s a good friend! Even when he’s dragging you through the desert to find scrap metal. He’s like a little brother to me,” Ex-Brotherhood of Steel scribe Veronica Santangelo commented. Reporters also added that she punched a fire gecko with a heavily modified power-fist and that it was, quote, “Awesome”
Loyal eyebot companion named ED-E made a series of beeping sounds that one correspondent described as “Cute yet menacing”. The robodog accompanying it seemed overjoyed at the mention of the courier’s name.
“Ah, the courier… He’s an odd cat, but he saved my keister,” Replied former Head Chairman of the Tops, Benny Gecko, as he was tracked down by reporters in Freeside where he’s set up shop as the financial consultant of The Kings.
“He’s one hell of a cowboy! And he ain’t too bad of a repairman, either!” Cowboy Securitron Victor shouted.
“He’s done a lot of good for Freeside, I tell you what,” the leader of The Kings, known only as The King, commented briefly.
Our reporters also caught an employee of the Atomic Wrangler, Beatrix Russel, outside as she was taking a smoke break, “Who? Oh, the kid. I like him. If he ever wants to walk the other side of the tracks I’ll give him half price”
While journalists are rarely permitted into the Scrapyard while working, outside one of them caught up with the Courier’s personal Securitron, “I’m programmed to only share positive opinions! That being said, Axel has improved quality of life in the Vegas Strip by over thirty-three percent!”
Outside of locals, many in the wastes also felt inclined to share their opinions. Primm’s recently installed sheriff, Primm Slim, commented the following: “Law enforcement protocol initiated. Personality matrix adjusted to allow for <ERROR>. Human interference needed”
“He exceeded our expectations, certainly,” Leader of the Boomers told reporters, adding that the Courier himself was the catalyst for the militant faction ending their long-running streak of isolationism.
We also collected a stack of comments from the NCR, which is now officially in control of the Vegas Strip. A doctor recently relocated from Camp Forlorn Hope was personally familiar with the subject of our segment, “Oh, my buttercup is one hell of a guy. I won’t hear a bad word about him”
Outside of Camp Golf we caught the word of one Cheif Hanlon, “He’s the kind of young man the NCR needs… more than it needs me, certainly”
An exclusive questioning of the NCR president Aaron Kimball resulted in only the following comment: “He’s done a lot for the Republic”
On the road south our reporters also ran into a few unsavory opinions on the Courier. One run-in with a Legion member who refused to identify himself told reporters only, “The Profligate should be put to death for his crimes against the Legion”
“Oh, the Courier? I’m glad he made good of himself. He’s a nice kid,” Commented Goodsprings’ Doctor Mitchell, who credited himself with the Courier’s success and invited him back to the town, quote, “Any time”
As for my opinion? Well how can I say anything bad about the guy who’s given us so much news in the past few months?
Courier Axel Kennedy himself has repeatedly declined for comment, only offering up that he has other matters to attend to.
And with that– Here’s Mr. New Vegas, wishing you a good night.