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When they catch a criminal, Orc guards will have various things to say. Depending on the choice you make, you will also overhear them comment on said choice:

Female OrcEdit

If alerted, they'll call for you to stop where you are.

"Got you!"
"Stop!"
"Not another step!"
"I order you to stop!"

They'll accost you when they catch up to you.

"Fun time's over, you Goblin-kissing bastard! Pay the bounty or this law-dog is going to chew you up!"
"Don't mess with me. Captain's breathing down my neck to collect a bounty, and you're the one."
"Two ways this can go. Pay me and I'll pretend I didn't see you, or refuse and I smash your face."
"You know what? You're such a good sort that I think I'll pay your bounty for you. That was a joke."
"Nice try, runt! Now you can pay the bounty in coin or teeth—what's it gonna be?"
"All right ogre-bait, I'm giving you to the count of three to pay your bounty! One…. Two…."
"Think you're real clever, eh? Well the law is here to settle the score! Pay up or else!"
"Fun time's over, you Goblin-kissing bastard! Pay the bounty or this law-dog is going to chew you up!"
"Ha! Caught you, runt! Now pay the fine or I'll ... I dunno ... beat you up or something."
"You're caught! Pay the fine or I start throwing punches!"
"You going to pay, or do I have to smack you around?"
"Crime doesn't pay! So pay me .... Wait. Crime doesn't pay you--it pays me. Ugh! My head hurts."
"Hey! Yeah, you! I saw what you did. Pay the fine or face the consequences!"
"Thought you were gonna get away, eh? You're dumber than I am!"
"Hold it, you law-breaking bastard! You've got a bounty that needs paying. With gold I mean."
"You got a bounty to pay, runt. And no funny business. Someone's gonna count it."
"Here we go again: Cooperate and I won't have to kill you."
"Trust me, I enjoy this even less than you do. Pay the fine."
"All right, you broke the law so now ... uhm .... Oh right, now you gotta pay the bounty!"
"You dumb or something? Only dumb folks do crime. Now pay up!"
"The law says I have to stop you, but that's it. Just give me the money and you can keep walking."
"I guess you can't help yourself. Doesn't make what you did any less wrong."
"We've got laws, dungheap! Break any more of them and you'll pay with a lot more than gold!"
"You're gonna pay your bounty, right? If not, I'll put the hurt on you!"
"It could be worse, I guess. Still, you're in a lot of trouble."
"You're just going to go back to breaking the law, I know. But I still need to get your bounty."
"You're caught, runt! Pay the fine or else!"
"Look, don't make me fill out another form. I'll take your bounty and forget I ever saw you."
"Hold on. I have your name right here. Somewhere. Stupid bounty sheets! Always getting mixed up!"
"I am this close to losing it! This close So pay your bounty and stop aggravating me!"
"Why do I always have to deal with the ugly criminals? Just pay your bounty and get lost."
"Sorry partner, but you got caught. Just give me the gold and you can get lost."
"Do you need help with that? Counting your gold? You are a criminal, so I just assume you're stupid."
"You'll run, I'm sure. But I still have to ask you to pay the fine."
"So this is how it's going to be, huh? Pay up."
"Greetings! I'll be your bounty collector today. I accept gold, and gold, and, well, gold! Pay up!"
"Ah, there must be some mistake. How could someone as upstanding as you wind up on my bounty list?"
"Great! Another criminal who hasn't paid the bounty! This is your chance to settle up, troll-breath!"
"Say you're sorry! I mean, pay your bounty! Well, you can apologize, too. If you want."
"Argh! I hate paperwork! Look, just pay your fine and we'll forget all about this."
"You should try another line of work. One that doesn't require you to avoid every guard in the territory."
"Getting caught stinks like rotten chaurus eggs, doesn't it? Why not give me the gold and keep walking?"
"I don't care what you did or who you did it to. Just give me the gold, and I'll look the other way."
"You don't have to pay a bounty. Your name is clear and you're free to go. Ha! No, really, pay your bounty."
"I always wanted to be a guard. Poorly paid, hated, feared, given tasks no one else wants…I love it."
"Mauloch's nethers! This is some drinking game. A bottle of ale after every bounty? Here we go again."
"Watch yourself. I'm faster after a couple drinks. If you're smart, you'll just pay the bounty."
"Whoa, you're shifty! Even for a criminal. Shifty like…you keep moving. Stop and pay your bounty."
"Halt and don't move! I mean, you can move a little. To pay your bounty, I guess."

If you pay your bounty, they'll be satisfied and let you go. The result is the same if you ask for clemency.

[Pay] Here's <payable bounty amount> gold and everything I've stolen. Clear my bounty.
"Huh. Now get lost!"
"That's over with then."
"Oh golly, this is heavy."
"As far as I'm concerned, this didn't happen."
[Clemency] I have powerful friends. My bounty has already been covered.
"An accident? Terrific. Now beat it, horker."
"It's hard to think clearly on all this ale, but you can go."

If you flee, the guard will utter an ambient line of dialogue before giving chase.

[Flee in <30> sec] I won't pay the bounty.
"I stink at this job!"
"Death by justice. So that's your game."
"I warned you!"
"You've asked for it!"
"Where do you think you're going?"
"This again?"
"Oh you're going to get it!"
"Can't say I'm surprised."
"Have it your way!"
"That's it! I quit ... after this fight!"
"No wonder you got caught!"
"You know this means war?"
"Alright, stand still then."
"Stay still and let me hit you!"

Male OrcEdit

If alerted, they'll call for you to stop where you are.

"I've got you now!"
"Halt! I said halt!"
"Stop right there!"
"You won't get away from me!"

They'll accost you when they catch up to you.

"Should've skipped that last shot of Ungorth. I see three criminals. One of you, give me a bounty."
"I'd let you off, but I still need to pay my tab. You need to hand over your bounty."
"You need to pay my tab. I mean, your bounty. Criminal."
"A blade cuts whatever it touches. Just like you. I guess I should keep my distance."
"Time heals nothing, cheaters never prosper, and crime doesn't pay. It's obvious, really."
"Pay your bounty or die. There are no other options open to you."
"We make the strongholds we live in. Yours has a foundation that's cracked and rotten."
"If you don't pay, you'll be punished. That's the way of things."
"Make the right decision and pay up. I won't give you another opportunity."
"You are on notice, lawbreaker. Pay your bounty or face the wrath of justice!"
"The criminal breaks the law. The guard demands a bounty. It's all so … trivial. But you still owe a bounty, criminal."
"Pay your bounty or don't. It's all the same in the end."
"Oh, I can see the guilt is weighing you down. Let's lighten your purse a little. That should help, eh?"
"Justice is blind––and so am I, for the right price."
"Want some advice? If you don't want to get caught, become a guard. Speaking of getting caught ...."
"Nobody breaks the law around here without consulting me first. Remember that next time. Now pay up."
"Got yourself into some trouble, eh? Give me your bounty. I'll sort it out ... trust me."
"Pay up, scum. Don't worry––I guarantee that at least some will make it to your victims."
"We had a fine chase, but the time has come to pay for your crimes!"
"Poor decisions often war with common sense. Time to declare a cease fire and pay your bounty!"
"You're the first name on my bounty list today. Congratulations!"
"We have our roles to play––you, the criminal, and I, the hero. Well, the hero who collects your bounty."
"By blade and blood, halt villain and hand over your bounty!"
"A mistake, a misunderstanding, a lapse in judgement ... yes, yes. Now make it all go away and pay your fine."
"Every guard in the region wants to meet you, and I'm the lucky one to catch you first! Now, about your bounty…."
"You look like a mean son of a troll! I'd love to fight, but you'd probably prefer to pay your fine."
"I catch everyone who runs. Except for the one last night. But you're slower––I'd catch you."
"You're lucky I'm in a good mood. Pay up…unless you want to see my bad mood."
"It doesn't matter if you run. I'm not alone ... we'll all chase you down."
"I could suggest another way to pay your debt to society, but it wouldn't be proper."
"I feel all woozy when you're around. I'll ask for your bounty so we can spend more time together."
"Gore and glory, you're a healthy heifer! Pay your bounty, and I'll buy you a drink! After my shift, of course."
"You smell amazing. Please pay your bounty so I don't have to hurt your pretty face."
"For a criminal, I find you rather attractive. I wish we could meet under different circumstances."
"You're too beautiful to be a criminal. I could help you make amends, if you're interested in such things."
"A blade cuts whatever it touches. Just like you. I guess I should keep my distance."
"Um, hi. I'm a guard and I see your name is on my bounty list. Son of a troll! Let me start over…."
"Why put people in jail when you can just bleed them for gold, right? What a racket."
"Try to run from me, will you? Do that again and I'll put you in the ground."
"Your gold or your…now how does that go again? Oh, damn it, just pay me your bounty!"
"Sloppy! How do you expect to get rich owing bounties like this?"
"Pay up, chump. I don't set the fines, I just collect them. So complain to someone else."
"All right, you did the crime so now you've got to pay the fine. Like it matters…"
"Another stupid bounty. What's the point…"
"When you pay your bounty, will it put and end to your life of crime? Yeah, I didn't think so. Just pay up."
"Yeah, yeah––let's skip the protests, all right? You're caught. Just pay the bounty and you can go."
"Another day, another low-life. Just pay up. I've got better things to do than waste time with you."
"You left witnesses. Amateur mistake––and it's going to cost you."
"I'm here to collect your bounty. Pay it or fight. I don't give a damn––it's all the same to me."
"You don't look like a complete fool. Well? You going to prove me wrong?"

If you pay your bounty, they'll be satisfied and let you go. The result is the same if you ask for clemency.

[Pay] Here's <payable bounty amount> gold and everything I've stolen. Clear my bounty.
"You're smart. I like that."
"You're free. For now."
"I expect we will see each other again."
"Farewell, luscious tuber!"
"A shame. I don't want to say goodbye."
"I look forward collecting from you again."
"Yeah, fine. Now get lost!"
[Clemency] I have powerful friends. My bounty has already been covered.
"I'm going to make you smile. Watch this. You're free to go!"
"Perhaps ... that you're in the clear ... Maybe we could ... get together?

If you flee, the guard will utter an ambient line of dialogue before giving chase.

[Flee in <30> sec] I won't pay the bounty.
"All right. Stand still, then!"
"I fight better than you!"
"You shouldn't have done that!"
"Your fate is sealed, lawbreaker!"
"If you escape, someone else will find you!"
"Ha! You asked for it!"
"Dumb, dumb, dumb!"
"You really think you can beat me?"
"I'm no easy prey, villain!"
"You won't get away, weakling!"
"Toothless dog, you'll pay for that!"
"I was hoping for a different kind of contact!"
"I hope we can come to a different kind of arrangement!"
"Ah! I don't need this!"
"Finally! I love this part."
"Typical!"