For the combat shotgun you should make it so that the bullets actually come out from the barrel (or at least closer) since you the bullets just fly through a ragdoll at really close range.
You should be able to get a second chance on these quest dialogues. I didn't get the Kivi to fight against the Drekar the first time and now all I can do with Orion is ask for healing.
Dailies are not continuing this month. See: http://www.kongregate.com/forums/9794/topics/531930