However, if they subsequently return, they may turn hostile. This can lead to the bizarre situation of Legion assassins or NCR hit-squads tracking them into the wastes, running up to the Courier as if to attack, then simply standing around or running away again. Soft-Hearted Devil) which would normally trigger hostility. However, it will not turn that faction hostile towards the player character, even if their reputation drops to a rank (i.e.