Dark Ties

M3 - Dark Ties is a mission in Deus Ex: The Fall.

Find Alex Vega
Head to Nightshades in the Boardwalk district. Alex Vega will be in the strippers' section in the northeast corner of the map. Go and talk to her.

Outlined and discussed below are the options presented in the conversation with Alex. Consult Alex's psychological profile on her page to understand which options would be more effective. Note that if Alex's persuasion level is high enough, she wil give you her clearance codes:
 * After some chit-chat, the player can choose to appease Alex (i.e. continue the small talk) or question her. Questioning will lower her persuasion level so the former option is preferable.
 * After some more chatting, the player can opt for a direct approach or bluff Alex. Being direct with Alex will antagonize her (i.e. lower persuasion level).
 * Saxon will direct the conversation towards Riezene and Belltower's sordid involvement in it. The player can choose to inquire or advise Alex. Neither option will antagonize her but 'Inquire' will grant a greater persuasion boost.
 * When asked if Saxon will help, the player can give a confident or unsure response. Alternatively you can use pheromones to get a larger persuasion boost. Being unsure will negate any chances of getting Alex's codes. If Alex's persuasion level is high enough at this point, she will give you the codes to the VIP rooms and the helipad. Needless to say this will make your job much easier.

Check on the Inspector
Once you're done with Alex get out of Nightshades and head to Hotel Etana in the Downtown district.