“Ah, the detective is back! You should have a drink, gumshoe!”— Vadim Bobrov to Nick Valentine
Vadim Bobrov is the bartender and co-owner of the Dugout Inn, living in Diamond City in Fallout 4.
Background
Vadim and his brother Yefim Bobrov are the proprietors of the Dugout Inn, a bar and hotel which is a popular hangout spot for Diamond City's residents. Vadim treats his personal finances as part of his establishment's expenditures, and his brother consistently reminds him to pay his bills.[1] He insists on serving drinks every hour of the day, however, he needs to exercise using his inside voice while behind the bar, and assisting Scarlett with keeping the place neat and tidy.[2][3]
Interactions overview
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Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Jacket and Jeans | Short pipe rifle | Tato Dugout Inn key Earl Sterling's house key Bottlecap |
Notes
- Scarlett discovers that Vadim has unresolved issues regarding his mother, and that it is a source of mental anguish and excessive drinking.[4][5]
- He will converse with Preston Garvey, calling him an "old friend."[6]
- Vadim is good friends with MacCready and mentions the latter's late wife Lucy, not knowing that she died. After discovering her death from MacCready, Vadim offers him a drink on the house for the old times, and MacCready thanks Vadim for that.[7]
- He will converse with Nick Valentine, asking for help to prove a new batch of moonshine. Nick refuses, saying that he won't be Vadim's "guinea pig" again.[8]
- He will converse with Piper when she asks him for a drink, trying to convince her to publish Vadim's "latest tale of heroism," which involves him waking after a night of fun just to find himself wearing a coating of robot coolant and nothing else. Piper asks Vadim to stop and just give her a beer.[9]
- He will converse with Curie, presenting his Bobrov's Best Moonshine as "nectar of the gods," Curie responds saying that Vadim can't fool her because there is no proof of any divinity in all her recordings. Vadim responds saying that she will disagree after trying the moonshine. Curie gets confused and asks if he is joking with her.[10]
- He will converse with Deacon when Deacon mocks his drinks. Vadim says that he remembers Deacon wearing a guard uniform the last time he saw him. Vadim thinks that Deacon is not a guard at all because the other guards know nothing about Deacon. Deacon lies to Vadim, saying he works the midnight shift, barely even seeing the other shifts, and discourages Vadim's curiosity.[11]
- He will be recognized by Hancock, who will offer Vadim a chance to sell his moonshine in Goodneighbor.[12]
- He will converse with Codsworth, presenting his Bobrov's Best moonshine as the best moonshine of the Commonwealth and asking Codsworth to try it to see if it is strong enough to power his engine. Codsworth refuses, saying that General Atomics only guarantees repairs and replacements when using the designated Mr. Handy Fuel, but he shall surely seek alternative fuel if the need arises.[13]
- He will converse with Cait, presenting his Bobrov's Best moonshine as a very strong drink capable of causing her to pass out with two shots. Cait says Vadim doesn't know her and that she can double the record number of shots of the inn. Vadim responds that the record is his, fourteen shots in less than two minutes, and challenges Cait, offering to give the drinks for free if she beats the record; however, she will pay double if she loses. Cait changes her mind and orders scotch instead.[14]
- He will converse with Paladin Danse, when Danse asks Vadim about the origins of the name of Dugout Inn. Vadim responds that it is something to do with baseball and to ask Moe Cronin for more information about the sport. Danse thanks Vadim for his cooperation.[15]
- He will converse with Strong when Strong asks for water or hound blood to drink. Vadim responds that he doesn't have either and offers his moonshine as "kind of like water." Strong says that the drink smells funny.[16]
Appearances
Vadim Bobrov appears only in Fallout 4. He is also mentioned in the quest Game Show Gauntlet in Fallout Shelter.
Behind the scenes
In dialogue with the Sole Survivor's companions, Vadim sometimes uses Russian words including "lapochka" (лапочка; darling) and "tovarisch" (товарищ; comrade).
References
- ↑ Diamond City terminal entries; To Vadim: Please Pay Your Bills : "I do not mind paying bills for our business, but I am not your accountant. Every time you go shopping, you tell merchant to bill the Dugout. Then, I have to pay them off or we both lose everything. We are in this together, yes? Then why am I the only one who keeps personal finance from professional finance?"'
- ↑ Diamond City terminal entries; To Vadim: Please Lower Voice at Night : "We are running a hotel, yes? People pay to sleep here? Is closing the bar at the same time every night not possible? Sometimes guests still hear you laughing with bar customers well into the early morning. You are anything but quiet. At least keep it down if you insist on serving drinks at all hours."'
- ↑ Diamond City terminal entries; To Vadim: Please Clean Up : "Please at least do your part of the cleaning and keep the bar tidy. Scarlett already cleans half the rooms, the tables, and the patio. I do the rest. May I remind you that I am not Mother, yes?"'
- ↑ Scarlett: "Vadim. About the other night..."
Vadim Bobrov: "Oh no. What did I do? I swear, if I said or did anything... ungentlemanly, I apologize..."
Scarlett: "No, no... We're fine, Vadim. You passed out after tending bar. Nothing happened."
Vadim Bobrov: "Oh thank god. You have no idea how many waitresses we lose that way."
Scarlett: "I... can imagine. No, look, Vadim. I just wanted to make sure you were okay. You were crying... a lot... before we closed up."
Vadim Bobrov: "Me? Crying? Unthinkable."
Scarlett: "You kept going on about how much you missed your mother? You and Yefim never talk about your family. Maybe you two should..."
Vadim Bobrov: "Oh no, we are not getting into that. End of discussion."
(Scarlett and Vadim Bobrov's dialogue) - ↑ Yefim Bobrov: "Vadim. We need to talk."
Vadim Bobrov: "Oh no. What I do this time? You remind me of mother, all this nagging..."
Yefim Bobrov: "I need you to stop drinking while you're at work. Last night, poor Scarlett had to carry you to your room before you passed out."
Vadim Bobrov: "She is strong girl. I don't see problem."
Yefim Bobrov: "Look, we don't pay her to babysit you, okay? Taper off early next time."
(Yefim Bobrov and Vadim Bobrov's dialogue) - ↑ Vadim Bobrov: "Preston! My friend! Long time, no see. I've been worried about you. The stories, you know..."
(Vadim Bobrov's dialogue) - ↑ Vadim Bobrov: "MacCready! Is good to see you, tovarisch. How is Lucy? She still as beautiful as I remember?"
MacCready: "No... she didn't make it, Vadim."
"I'm sorry, mouth tends to be faster than brain. Tell you what, I give you a drink on the house... for old times."
MacCready: "Thanks. You were always a real stand-up kind of guy, Vadim. Let's drink."
(Vadim Bobrov and Robert MacCready's dialogue) - ↑ Vadim Bobrov: "Oh, Nicky. I'm glad you're here. I've got new batch of moonshine I'm not sure is, uh, ripened yet."
Nick Valentine: "Vadim, we've been through this. I'm not going to be your guinea pig... again."
(Vadim Bobrov and Nick Valentine's dialogue) - ↑ Vadim Bobrov: "Piper! You have finally decided to come publish Vadim's latest tale of heroism, yes? H-heroism. That's it. Heroism. I don't say this word too often."
Piper Wright: "What'd you do this time, Vadim?"
Vadim Bobrov: "You will not believe. So, I awoke after night of fun to find myself wearing a coating of robot coolant... and nothing else..."
Piper Wright: "Vadim, please. Stop. Now. Can, can I just have a beer?"
(Vadim Bobrov and Piper Wright's dialogue) - ↑ Curie:"Monsieur. Do you serve alcohol here?"
Vadim Bobrov:"Alcohol? No, I serve nectar. Nectar of the gods. Bobrov's Best."
Curie: "The gods? You think to fool me. There is no proof of any divinity in all my records."
Vadim Bobrov: "After you try Bobrov's Best, you will disagree. Mark my words."
Curie:"He is joking with me? The pulling of the leg. I say, humans are so confusing"
(Vadim Bobrov and Curie's dialogue) - ↑ Deacon: "Hey Vadim. That swill you call alcohol kill anyone yet?"
Vadim Bobrov: "Ah, the mysterious John Doe. Last time I see you, you were in uniform. But, strangely, the other guards don't know anything about you."
Deacon: "I work the midnight shift, you know. Barely even see the other shifts."
Vadim Bobrov: "It is almost like you are not a guard at all. Crazy, I know. But also curious."
Deacon: "You know what they say about curiosity. See you around."
(Vadim Bobrov and Deacon's dialogue) - ↑ Hancock: "You're Vadim Bobrov. As in Bobrov's Moonshine."
Vadim Bobrov: "Uh, yes. I do not think I've had pleasure."
Hancock: "Name's Hancock. You ever thought about sellin' your product in Goodneighbor?"
Vadim Bobrov: "I... huh. Is good idea."
Hancock: "I'm gonna have one of my boys come talk to you. I think you and me are gonna get along swell."
(Vadim Bobrov and Hancock's dialogue) - ↑ Codsworth: "I say, my good man, what's the house special at the ol' Dugout Inn?"
Vadim Bobrov: "Only the best moonshine in the Commonwealth. "Bobrov's Best" I call it. Robot should try. See if it's strong enough to power that engine, yes?"
Codsworth: "While an alternate fuel source would be beneficial, I'm afraid I must decline. General Atomics' warranty stipulations only guarantee repairs and replacements when using the designated Mister Handy Fuel."
Vadim Bobrov: "Perhaps you miss out on once in a lifetime opportunity? Vadim can give you warranty as well."
Codsworth: "I don't doubt that one bit. Let's just say, should the need arise, I shall surely seek out your services... and leave it at that."
(Vadim Bobrov and Codsworth's dialogue) - ↑ Cait: "Hey, handsome... what are you servin'?"
Vadim Bobrov: "Bobrov's Best. Is greatest moonshine ever to cross lips, lapochka. Very strong though. Two shots, you pass out on floor... guaranteed."
Cait: "You don't know me very well, do ya? If you've got a record for number of shots done here, I'll double it."
Vadim Bobrov: "Record is mine. Fourteen shots in less than two minutes. If you beat, I give them to you free. You lose, you pay double."
"Uh, maybe I'll just have some scotch."
(Vadim Bobrov and Cait's dialogue) - ↑ Paladin Danse: "Citizen... what is the origin of the name of this establishment?"
Vadim Bobrov: "Is something to do with baseball. Got idea from old map of stadium."
Paladin Danse: "Baseball? I'm not familiar with that."
Vadim Bobrov: "Go talk to Moe Cronin. He tell you all about old American sport. I warn you. Once you get him started, he not want to stop."
Paladin Danse: "Thank you, citizen. You've been quite cooperative."
(Vadim Bobrov and Strong's dialogue) - ↑ Strong: " Give Strong water. Or hound blood."
Vadim Bobrov: "Uh... fresh out of hound blood. Not a lot of water either."
Strong: "Just give Strong drink."
Vadim Bobrov: "I'll get you a Bobrov's. It's kind of like water."
Strong: "Smells funny. Tingles."
(Vadim Bobrov and Paladin Danse's dialogue)
