Unnamed Wasps

Golden Path, River

[Story, ch2]

Neo: SOMEBODY, HELP!!!

Neo: I-I told you, you savages... I don't know anything...

Wasp 1: Hmph! The renowned Professor Neolith doesn't know anything!?

Wasp 2: Spill the beans about the artifacts or pay with your life!

(Minibubble) Neo: Oh gods...

Kabbu: Stop! I will not allow this injustice any longer!

(Minibubble) Neo: K-Kabbu...

Leif: Assaulting someone who can't even fight... You have no dignity.

Wasp 2: Stay out of this. We will eliminate any who get in the way!

Vi: Who do you think you are!?

Kabbu: You've made your choice. To protect my friend...I'll take you down!

(minibubble) Leif: Friend?

Wasp 1: You only have yourselves to blame for the pain you're about to suffer!

Levi: Halt!

Levi: Those crooks are soldiers from the Wasp Kingdom!

Celia: We'll help out!

Wasp 2: It doesn't matter how many of you appear! We will complete our mission, for the Wasp King!

Levi: Focus your efforts on one of them, we will handle the other one!

Vi: We didn't need your help! ...But thanks! Let's go!


[post-battle]

Wasp 2: Blast it all... We underestimated them...!

Wasp 1: We must report this at once! Count your blessings, explorers! You won't be so lucky next time!

Kabbu: Thank you. It would have been a steep fight without your help.

Levi: Think nothing of it. Explorers must support each other.

Neo: What a scare... Thank you all so much!

Neo: I really thought I'd croak before finishing my research…

Kabbu: Neo! I am so glad you're alright!

Neo: Kabbu, it was thanks to your timely appearance! This has to be fate!

Vi: So uh, who's this Professor Neolith guy?

Celia: You don't know?! Professor Neolith is the leading authority in archaelogy!

Vi: Oh! Nice to meet you!

(minibubble) Vi: (...Archaelogy?)

Neo: Aw, shucks! I'm not that famous!

Kabbu: Neo and I met in the Lost Sands while I...travelled to the Ant Kingdom. He helped me find my way.

Neo: It was nothing, compared to saving me from that ambush!

Neo: Coincidentally, I was examining this tunnel, linking the outskirts to the Golden Path.

Neo: I never expected to get assaulted! Although a less visited path does lend itself to it.

Celia: From what I overheard, they seem to be looking for artifacts as well?

Levi: I'll have to make sure to report that upon our return…

Neo: The wasps have behaved for a few moons, but they can't be planning anything good.

Neo: If it's going to be this unsafe, maybe I should cancel this trip and head back…

Celia: Professor, we're on a journey to the Golden Hills. We would be glad to escort you.

(minibubble) Kabbu: There goes my chance...

(minibubble) Vi: Phew...

Neo: Oh! Thank you!

Leif: We're on our way there as well, so we'll catch up to you eventually.

Neo: Heheh. It'll be a fun festival with everyone there!

Vi: Let's play some of the games later, Neolith!

Kabbu: Neo, stay safe. Let's hang out later!


Lost Sands, Caravan

[Story, ch3, walking up to group]

Cricketly: Oh, if it isn't those peppy explorers!

Vi: Hiya!

Eri: Hey, Team Snakemouth. How's it going?

Leif: Well, it's a bit hot…

Kabbu: You're traveling to Defiant Root as well?

Gen: Yup. We're on a mission to protect these merchants!

Cricketly: Specifically, our dear Snail. We could fight or run, but this one's pretty wimpy.

Eri: It's been a super good day, though. Easiest mission we've ever had!

Burglar: EHEHEHE! YOU JINXED IT!

Gen: Dangit, Eri!

Vi: Bandits!

Cricketly: You've got some NERVE trying to mug us!

Huscada: D-Dear, it's okay. We can make the money back. Don't get hurt fo-

Cricketly: As if! I'd rather go down fighting than yield to these scoundrels!

Wasp: You speak brave words, for a powerless merchant.

Wasp: This is your last chance to surrender to the Wasp Kingdom!

Gen: L-Like we'd let you take anything!

Eri: Yeah, it's time to s-show what we can do!

Burglar: Bleheheh. Merchants are so greedy. Can't share just a few things. Now we're gonna have to take it all!

(minibubble) Huscada: Oh no, oh no!

Wasp: Hmm? Those three! They're the ones from the report!

Burglar: That'll pay a pretty penny! Let's capture 'em!

Kabbu: You will keep your vile limbs away from my friends!

Vi: Let's kick their butt!

(minibubble) Eri: L-let's go!


[Post-battle]

Wasp: Blast! We've got to go back and report this!

Burglar: I'm, uh, still getting paid, right...?

Wasp: Shut it! Let's go!

Wasp: You... We won't forget this!

Huscada: Uff... That was terrifying. Thank you…

Gen: Yeah. Thanks, Team Snakemouth!

Cricketly: Hmph. We were going to be fine. They were weaklings.

Vi: You're welcome.

Vi: ...Those wasps are showing up more, huh?

Leif: It's worrying indeed. We should report this as soon as we're able.

Huscada: We're just humble merchants. We can't help too much…

Huscada: But we are so very grateful for your help. This isn't much, but take it.

Vi: Woah! I didn't even need to ask this time!

(minibubble) Kabbu: Oh, Vi...

Cricketly: Of course. You won't find merchants in debt. With this, we're even.

Eri: We can keep the merchants safe from here. We're almost at the town!

Gen: Yeah. Don't let us slow you down!

Kabbu: You would never! But thank you. We'll keep going now.

Huscada: Safe travels!


Bandit Hideout, Storage

Thief: Oi, oi. What ya mean ya haven't got no berries yet?

Wasp scout: You will be paid when the job is completed.

Thief: We snuck you in, and helped you secure materials.

Bandit: You think we're dumb? The job's way past done!

Wasp trooper: Watch your tone, thieves.

Thief: You want to fight here? It ain't gonna end well for you!

Wasp scout: Tch. We'd best go report this.

Bandit: Wait! We ain't finished here!


Ant Kingdom, Main Plaza

[first wasp invasion]

Mothiva: This is MY stage! How dare you even get near it!?

Wasp Trooper: You dare oppose us!?

Zasp: Don't underestimate him, Mothiva!

(minibubble) Mothiva: I know!


Wasp Kingdom, Prison

Futes: Hehehehe...I got thrown here on purpose. So many Wasps~!

(minibubble) Wasp: (Help…)


Wasp: Everyone's gone nuts. Even my best friend wouldn't listen to me…

Leif: So they threw you in here?

Wasp: Mhm. It's so frustrating...


Npc Spy

Vi: Why's a Wasp in prison?

Kabbu: The best way to know is to ask the fellow, I believe.


Far Grasslands, Lake

[postgame]

Wasp Trooper: Team Snakemouth…

Wasp: ...Enjoy your time in the Wasp Kingdom.


Wasp Kingdom, Outside

[postgame]

Wasp Trooper: Hey. Queen Vanessa's authorized others to pass, so...


Wasp Driller: I know there's no need to patrol, but I can't help it...


Wasp Driller: Team Snakemouth! I thank you on behalf of all of my comrades!

Kabbu: I-It was nothing, good soldier!

Wasp: Nonsense! We are free once more! We will never forget it!


Npc Spy

Vi: A Was- Oh, right.

Leif: Old habits don't just leave, huh.

Kabbu: I hope the Kingdoms can leave this past struggle behind and form a bond!


Wasp Kingdom, Main Hall

[postgame]

Wasp Driller: The usurper caused unmeasurable damage to our community. We must stay united if we're to recover.


Wasp Driller: Those prisons held so many innocent...I hope we can make amends.


Wasp Trooper: We can only let you access these halls for now...but make yourselves comfortable.


Wasp Driller: The usurper left our structures very uncared for. It will take time to make them presentable.


Wasp Trooper: Queen Vanessa would be most pleased to see you!


Wasp Trooper: We owe you so much...but do behave in front of the queen!


Npc Spy

Vi: So what's Wasp culture like?

Leif: Y'know, we're not sure…

Kabbu: Because they've been closed off for so long, I figured they were very violent…

Vi: Doesn't seem like it, right?

Leif: Hopefully we can learn more about them, now that there's peace.


Wasp Kingdom, Throne Room

[postgame]

Wasp Trooper: Team Snakemouth! The queen's friends are our friends!


Npc Spy

Vi: I can't get used to them being all nice now…

Leif: Eh, give it time. Took us some to get used to you too.