Forgiveness might have possible for the rambler, even as the world around Neil descends into chaos. Even as Alex and ED-E grow increasingly animated and upset, as Alex's response pricks the fragile parts inside him, Neil was willing to overlook it all and gently guide the young guard toward the gift shop entrance.

Then the very same guard steps on Dogmeat's tail. Causes the poor dog to yelp in pain, the first sound he's uttered in a long while. All bets, as they say, are off.

His jaw and fists clench shut as Neil steps toward the guard, his anger fierce and swelling. He's planning not to stop until he's at that quiet form, where he'll reach down to collar the offending creature and shake the living daylights out of him.