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Alright, let’s talk about this Starfield thing, Masako or not Masako, that’s the question, right? I heard folks jabberin’ ’bout it, and lemme tell ya, it ain’t as simple as choosin’ between a sweet potato and a pumpkin pie. It’s more like… well, more like choosin’ between feedin’ the chickens or fixin’ the fence when a storm’s comin’. Both gotta be done, but which one first?

Now, some folks sayin’ stick with Masako. They say she’s the “good” choice. Good, bad, what’s the difference, I say? Everyone’s lookin’ out for their own hide, just like them city folks fightin’ over land back in my day. Masako, she’s got her reasons, and Ularu, that other one, she’s got hers too.

• Masako’s side, they tell me, is about loyalty and tradition and all that fancy talk. Like followin’ the rules, even when the rules don’t make no sense.
• Ularu’s side, now that’s where things get interestin’. They say she’s tough, a real go-getter, kinda like me when I had to chase that runaway pig through the cornfield.

I heard tell you can get more “creds,” whatever those are, if you go with Ularu. Sounds like money to me, and money’s always useful, ain’t it? But it ain’t just about the money, see? It’s about who you trust, who you think’s gonna get the job done. And sometimes, the one who looks the roughest around the edges is the one who’s got the strongest back.

Some say you gotta play dirty to win. Blackmail Masako, they say, get her to think you’re on her side, then BAM! You take the creds and run. But that don’t sit right with me, always been a straight shooter myself, even if I had to bend the rules a little bit from time to time to make ends meet. But these city folk, they play a different game. Backstabbin’ and whatnot, more slippery than a greased pig in July.

Then there’s this Imogene character. Folks say she’s important. She knows things, sees things. And she’s got somethin’ to say about Ularu. Says Ularu ain’t what she seems, that she’s a “mole,” like one of them critters burrowin’ in my garden. Now if that’s true, then you got a real pickle. Do you side with the mole, or do you root her out?

It all boils down to what you value, I reckon. You want money, power, the thrill of the game? Maybe Ularu’s your gal. You want loyalty, tradition, the warm fuzzies of doin’ what’s “right”? Maybe Masako’s the way to go. Or maybe, just maybe, you listen to Imogene and try to find a third path, somethin’ in between. Kinda like plantin’ beans and corn together, they help each other grow.

Me, I always believed in doin’ what’s best for the family, for the community. But out there in space, who’s your family? Who’s your community? Maybe it’s the people you trust, the ones who got your back. Maybe it’s the ones who promise you the most, even if them promises sound a little fishy. Or maybe it’s the one who seems like the underdog but ends up surprising the hell out of ya.

So, Masako or not Masako? I ain’t gonna tell ya what to do. It ain’t my place. Just like I tell my grandkids, you gotta listen to your gut, think for yourself. Don’t let nobody sweet-talk ya, don’t let nobody scare ya. You make your own choice, and then you live with it. That’s all there is to it. And sometimes you might have to get your hands a little dirty, but that’s life. Ain’t nothin’ ever clean cut, not even a freshly plowed field. There’s always rocks and weeds and whatnot to deal with, same as with people and their problems.

And remember this, no matter who you choose, there’s always gonna be someone who says you done wrong. That’s just the way of the world. You can’t please everyone, so you might as well please yourself. And if you do end up makin’ a mess of things, well, there’s always tomorrow to clean it up.

So go on, make your decision. Choose your side, or don’t. It’s your story to tell, after all. Just don’t come cryin’ to me if it all goes sideways, because I told ya right from the start, this ain’t no easy choice. It’s like choosin’ between sunshine and rain, you need both to make the crops grow.

Tags: Starfield, Masako, Ularu, Imogene, Choice, Quest, Guide, Decision, Morality, Rewards