Ant Kingdom

1. Main Plaza

[Story first time walking in]

Eetl: Alright, everyone. The palace is through that gate ahead.

(minibubble) Leif: (It's… the same… ...but different… Even the walls look older...)

Vi: Let's hurry it up, then! It's big reward time!

Kabbu: Ready to go, Leif? You seem a bit pale.

Leif: You don't need to worry. Let's go...

[Overworld Spy with Eetl/Maki]

Kabbu: Ah, the Ant Kingdom's main pla-

Eetl/Maki: We mustn't keep the Queen waiting.

Kabbu: …

[trying to walk to either side district with Eetl]

Eetl: No time for that! We have to head to the castle!

[Spy Ant Guard, with Eetl/Maki]

Kabbu: Eetl: No time for that! We have to head to the castle!

[read ant statue or inn founder picture with Eetl/Maki]

Kabbu: We can check this out later. Let's hurry to the castle.

[talk to the innkeeper with Maki/Eetl]

Eetl/Maki: We mustn't keep the Queen waiting.

M.M.: Oooh! Visitors! Are you interested in the plays at the theater?

Eetl: No time. Let's head to the castle for now!

[trying to walk back through area with Maki]

Maki: Where are you going? The Queen is waiting for us.

Ann: I wish I could just make Fry cook Honey for dinner every night…

Leif: Mmm. Agreed. Maybe we should give him two honey drops instead of one.

Vi: D-Don't do that! It's dangerous!

Kabbu: What harm could some more honey do?

Vi: Look. Don't ask me. Just don't do it.

[Spy Ann]

Kabbu: Oh, Ann! She grows every time I see her!

Kabbu: She's such a great bug - she listens to all my stories without complaining!

Leif: That sounded really sad.

Vi: We're not being...too mean to Kabbu, are we?

Pillbug: Pibuu!

[Spy Pillbug]

Kabbu: This is a Pillbug.

Kabbu: Its tiny, round and docile nature makes it a very popular pet.

Leif: A pet, huh…

Kabbu: Pillbugs are also obedient, and simply adorable!

Leif: Maybe we could…

Vi: Don't even think about it. We're not getting one!

Tod: Hey! You're explorers, right? That's so cool! Someday, I want to be an explorer too!

(minibubble) Kabbu: Adorable!

[Spy Tod]

Vi: Tod's growing big and strong!

Kabbu: He's such an adorable kid!

Leif: So small. To think we looked like that, once.

Kabbu: You must've been cute as a baby, Leif.

(minibubble) Vi: I'm not walking into this one. I must preserve my cute baby image!

Kabbu: I can easily imagine a small, grumpy, sleepy Leif.

Leif: ...And you must have been a chubby whiner, Kabbu.

[Quest: Lost Toy]

Leif: You're Tod, right? We've taken your request.

Tod: Really!? Did you find my ball in the tunnel!?

[Talking post-quest]

Leif: Now, stay out of trouble. Don't worry your mother.

Tod: I promise... Thanks again!

Kabbu: Heheh. What a nice kid.

[End of quest-related dialogue]

[Talking post-quest]

Leif: Now, stay out of trouble. Don't worry your mother.

Tod: I promise... Thanks again!

Kabbu: Heheh. What a nice kid.

Janet: Hey, wanna hear something neat? If you hold down |button,6|, you can scroll through some menus faster!

[Spy Janet]

Kabbu: This Ant...I've never seen her before!

Kabbu: Or maybe I have? She seems to have no characteristics to make her stand out.

Leif: How tactful.

Vi: That's Janet, Kabbu. Remember?

Kabbu: By the holy spikes of Venus! I forgot Janet!

Leif: So cruel, Kabbu. So cruel.

Kabbu: I...I must go apologize...

Ant Guard: It's a good day. Let's keep it that way.

[Spy Guard]

Vi: I think this is Ant Guard...seven?

Vi: Ant Guard number four used to occupy this post, but management must have switched them around.

Kabbu: She probably won't have an issue with us, well behaved as most of us are.

Vi: I heard that!

[Overworld Spy]

Kabbu: Ah, the Ant Kingdom's main plaza. It greets both tourists and citizens alike.

Kabbu: It is the bridge between the commercial area, the castle and the residential area.

Kabbu: To top it off, it has many historical points such as the Inn, the Theatre and the founder statue.

Leif: Kabbu, you should look into the tour guide business.

[story, ch2 walking out from palace]

Leif: Sorry about that.

Kabbu: Heheh! Well now… Leif, after all you've gone through, you must be famished!

Vi: ...Welp, he ain't the only one!

Kabbu: We should grab something to eat.

Leif: Yeah. It would also be a good time to prepare for the trip, would it not?

Vi: Yup! And the commercial area is right over there!

Kabbu: Indeed, and it's got it all! Medals, Items, and even a Chef!

Leif: With all that's been going on, a little shopping wouldn't be the worst.

Vi: Just go easy on the budget.

Vi: Anyways, let's go hit up Fry for some food!

[Trying to leave town]

Leif: ...Please. We need to eat.

Innkeeper: Oh...customers. Welcome…

Innkeeper: If you want to sleep here tonight, it's 3 berries a bug. So uh...9 berries? Got that much?

Textbox: Stay here.

Maybe later.

[Spy Innkeeper]

Kabbu: Ah, that is the Innkeeper. The 7th owner of this inn!

Leif: This place has seen better days. Our support would do some good.

[examine founder portrait, first time]

Leif: Ah, the inn founders.

Kabbu: Indeed. We owe these cozy beds to them.

Kabbu: They'll be happy to know that every new owner took care of the inn with equal passion.

Leif: Say, why do you think that is?

Leif: How they could work just as hard for something they didn't create?

Kabbu: If you ask me, I think it's not about being the founders.

Kabbu: They probably shared the same ideals, that's all.

Vi: You two are getting all sappy. Sounds like nap time!

Kabbu: Yawn ... Maybe I am a bit tired…

Leif: Shall we call it a night?

[examine again]

Textbox: A portrait of the inn's founders.

[First time talking]

Vi: Hey, Utter! Got any quests for me?

Utter: Why, yes I do! Looking for the quick and dirty ones, ain't ya Vi?

Kabbu: We would like to see any and all available ones, if possible.

Vi: Ugh, those are almost never worth it.

Kabbu: Nonsense, Vi. Helping others is its own reward.

Leif: Oh. How noble... It's moving, really. Kinda.

Utter: Alright! I will make all quests available for you lot.

Vi: Well... Here's hoping for good rewards!

[new quests]

Utter: Check it out, there are some new quests available for you.

[no new quests]

Utter: No new quests right now. I'll keep you posted!

Utter: Anything else I can help you with?

Textbox: Nothing, thanks.

We want to take all open quests.

[pick individual quest off board]

Utter: Gonna take that one, huh?

Textbox: Yeah

On second thought...

[Spy Utter]

Kabbu: Utter helps with the Notice Board.

Kabbu: He makes sure to keep the board in pristine shape, and to alert others of new posts.

Kabbu: I hear sometimes he helps out people himself!

Leif: Seems like an outstanding citizen. Vi could learn a thing or two.

Vi: I'm as outstanding as it gets!

[Spy Samira, before talking]

Kabbu: I...I don't know who this bug is. But she seems very distressed, so we should speak to her.

[First talk]

Samira: Sob... Sob...

Kabbu: Excuse us, fine lady. Is everything alright?

Samira: No! N-no , it's not. I've been trying to play in the theater for so long…

Samira: And I felt like I could f-finally do it... But now Mothiva's so popular...they only want her.

Samira: They said I'd never be as good as her... And now I don't know what to do, or how to make money.

Vi: So what? If someone says you can't do something…

Vi: You prove them wrong! And they'll beg for forgiveness!

(minibubble) Kabbu: Vi!

Vi: If you enjoy it...just play! Just do what you can! Who needs that dumb theater!?

Samira: Y-You're right!

Samira: I just need to get fans of my own! Um...I'm hoping you'll be my first!

Samira: If there's any songs you like, I can play them for you. P-please bring berries and come hear me play soon!

Kabbu: Vi, that was fantastic!

Leif: You being so uplifting... We must say we're surprised.

Vi: I was just being honest! You don't have to make such a big deal about it!

Kabbu: I assure you you've made a big difference today!

Vi: Yeah, whatever...It's all up to her now, you know?

Leif: She'll be fine. Let us drop by later and see what she can do.

[Spy Samira, post-talking]

Vi: Samira's been doing good.

Leif: We do pay well.

Vi: Geez, it's not just that. Other bugs come to hear her play too!

Kabbu: Heh. I hope she gets a big following soon.

Samira

[Quest: Inn Review Required]

Innkeeper: Oh, customers... Welcome.

Vi: Heya. We've come to write a review!

Innkeeper: Oh, by the Queen! Really? I am so glad you've come!

Leif: Be glad after the review.

Innkeeper: Our standard fare is 3 berries a night.

Innkeeper: So for you three, that would be 9 berries - with a free Honey Drop on the house!

Innkeeper: But since you're writing a review for the Inn, you can stay here for free tonight.

Vi: For free? I won't complain, but…

Leif: Trying to bribe us already, huh.

Innkeeper: O-oh, um…

Kabbu: Worry not, Innkeeper. We will accept your generous offer.

Kabbu: Please make sure we have the same experience as all your guests.

Kabbu: And we will keep the price of stay in mind for our review.

Innkeeper: Phew. Alright, then. Your room is upstairs. I hope you'll have a lovely night!

Leif: We hope so, too.

Innkeeper: Please come talk to me when you wake up, so I can get your review.

[Talk after waking]

Innkeeper: G-Good morning! Did you sleep well?

(minibubble) Vi: Hmmm...

(minibubble) Kabbu: Hmmm...

(minibubble) Leif: Hmmm...

Innkeeper: Gulp...

Vi: I slept pretty well. The Honey Drop you left was great!

Leif: We haven't had a bed so cozy in years. Or any bed, really. It was good.

Kabbu: It...it was great, yes.

(minibubble) Kabbu: (M-My bed hurt my back...)

Innkeeper: Alright! Service's still got it! I needed the confidence boost...

Vi: You're great! I can't wait to come again!

(minibubble) Leif: Mhm.

Innkeeper: Heheh. Come back anytime!

Kabbu: Y-yes... Of course...

[End of quest-related dialogue]

[examine statue, first time]

Leif: The first settler's statue... It's nice to see this hasn't changed. Got a nice coat of paint, too.

Vi: Hmm, isn't it weird? I heard the Queen led everyone here.

Vi: How come she didn't make a statue of herself?

Kabbu: Apparently, the Queen was heading in a different direction when this ant got lost.

Kabbu: Rather than abandoning it, she decided to return with her people to find the ant.

Kabbu: When they finally regrouped... They were standing in this very soil.

Vi: Huh. So this whole town was built thanks to a clumsy ant?

Leif: Life works in mysterious ways.

Kabbu: The first Queen was extremely humble. Even if that ant hadn't gotten lost…

Kabbu: I'm sure she would have wanted this statue. It resonates with the people.

Vi: Meh. When I rule the world, every street will have my cute face in it!

Leif: ...Goodbye, Your Majesty.

[subsequent examinations]

Textbox: The statue of the First Settler. "The Ant we thank for discovering this land."

[examine box bed in house, after getting chompy]

[chompy with you]

Textbox: Leave |string,9| here?

Textbox: Yes

No

[chompy in bed, no ribbons]

Textbox: Take |string,9| with you?

Textbox: Yes

No

[chompy in bed, have at least one ribbon]

Textbox: What will you do with |string,9|?

Textbox: Take With You

Give Ribbon/Take Ribbon

Do Nothing

[chompy left in other location]

Textbox: You left |string,9| somewhere else!

[first wasp invasion]

[Overworld Spy]

Vi: Everything is…

Kabbu: Come, Vi! We must press on!

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!

[after invasion]

Guard: ...I hope the statue gets fixed soon. It's depressing to look at...

Miner Ant: Looks like the city is already mostly back to normal. We still have a lot of work to do, though.

[Quest: Vi’s Request]

Ann: Hey Kabs! You've been out.

Kabbu: I'm sorry Ann, I don't get to babysit you much anymore do I?

Vi: I can't imagine Kabbu babysitting!

Leif: We can. Oh we can.

Ann: Look at this cool thing I bought! I saved up all my allowance!

Kabbu: What an adorable souvenir! It carries the warmth of the Ant Kingdom!

Vi: ...…

Leif: ...…

Kabbu: Hm?

Kabbu: ...! W-Wait, you two can't be-

Leif: That's a pretty cool toy. You wouldn't uh. Sell it back, right?

Ann: What? No. It was the last one in the shop!

Vi: W-What if we got you a cooler toy!?

Ann: Kabs, your friends are weird.

Kabbu: Please excuse them. They, um, really need it.

Ann: The only place that makes cooler toys is Metal Island.

Ann: No way I could ever afford going there...

Vi: Ugh. That's where the boat at the ferry takes you to, right?

[subsequent talks before getting toy]

Ann: The only place that makes cooler toys is Metal Island.

Ann: No way I could ever afford going there…

[have toy]

Ann: Huh? You found a super cool toy?

[subsequent talks]

Ann: This toy is awesome! Thank you very much!

[end of quest-related dialogue]

[Story, ch5, returning from Wasp Kingdom]

Vi: ...Town looks more than fine… Did that poser lie to us!?

Maki: No. I can feel something is off. We must hurry to the Queen.

Vanessa: I shall accompany you. I do wish to talk to the Queen about the situation as well.

Maki: Yes, I shall escort you.

Maki: Team Snakemouth, please join us whenever you are ready.

Miner Ant: Hey...do you feel that?

Ant: ...I-I need to go back to the castle... Something weird is happening.

Janet: Ahh...everyone's so on edge now.

Janet: I should've moved near the Golden Path Tunnel, like that hermit…

Ant Guard: ...I have this uneasy feeling…

Guard: Something bad is going to happen.

[ch6]

Ant Guard: So the Wasps attacked again!?

Guard: Well, at least this time the city wasn't destroyed...

[after getting submarine to Bugaria Pier]

Tiver: I can feel it! The potential for this small inn to become a grand hotel!

Tiver: So many things to invest in first, though...

[Spy Tiver]

Leif: It's one of the Termites that sailed in with us.

Kabbu: Seems like he has taken a liking to the inn! Business must be getting better.

Vi: Hm...He looks rich doesn't he? I figured he'd want a fancier place!

Leif: It's not like there's anywhere else to stay...

[after doing Spy Cards Tournament]

Janet: Hey, Leif. Hope we get to play again sometime.

[Spy Janet]

Leif: Janet's power was not something we anticipated.

Vi: She's gotta be mad rich to get to the tournament, too…

Kabbu: Even the most humble looking can hide such surprises!

[Ending, Story]

Leif: The Queen's gone all out with this celebration, has she not?

Kabbu: It's great to see such a joyous mood in town!

Vi: Heheh. All we've gotta do is go get our super reward!

[Overworld Spy]

Kabbu: ...We did it.

Leif: Frankly, it's a bit surreal.

Vi: It was a super, super long mission…

Vi: But we saved everyone! Heheh, being famous too doesn't hurt!

[try and walk out]

Leif: And miss the party? No way we'd leave now.

[Spy anyone]

Vi: Woah! Everybody's here!

Leif: Many of the people we helped are here…

Vi: It's pretty nice, huh.

Kabbu: This is what I meant, Vi. Helping others truly becomes a reward!

Eophi: Thank you for making Bugaria a safe place!

Mun: Team Snakemouth! You inspire me to be super brave!

Ann: Hey! Thank you for everything! Let's enjoy the party!

(minibubble) Pillbug: Pibuu!

Layna: Heheh. Nero's having tons of fun! This is a splendid final stop!

(minibubble) Nero: Nibuu!

Cerise: Uncle Iron Seed! I was told there was a party for the strongest…

Cerise: But Tanjy's not here! And he's the strongest bug I know!

Kabbu: ...…

Leif: Let it go, Kabbu.

Amber: I've been storing a special item for you...my super big thanks!

Crisbee: Wow! You two are my idols!

Kut: Naturally. Word of my skill was sure to spread.

Fry: Hahahaha! Kut, you must polish your social skills, too!

Samira: T-Thanks for always encouraging me! I hope my songs helped you too!

Eetl: I...I'm so glad you're fine!

Vi: You worry way too much!

M.M.: No one's going to watch a play on such a MONUMENTAL day!

M.M.: I shall sit back and enjoy the show from backstage this once.

Anna: Wow... The Ant Kingdom is beautiful!

Ven: Traveling the sands is safe now, thanks to Team Snakemouth!

Utter: Hey, don't worry about the quests today! Have fun!

Terrie: Wow, you didn't tell me you were a real super hero!

Terrie’s sister: Hehehe...She's so happy now. I thank you, once more.

Janet: Phew. I'm just glad life's gonna go on as usual...

Chuck: You young'uns did it! You've come so far!

Kabbu: Hehe. Thanks, Chuck! Enjoy the feast!

Madame Butterfly: I've gone out of stock! There's too many visitors!

Merab: Hahaha! That's a good problem to have, ain't it?

Merab: Thanks for your patronage too, Team Snakemouth.

Beette: You took good care of the place, Vi. And of our land. Thanks!

Vi: Heheh. It was nothing!

Chubee: Everyone! I'll run off to the palace ceremony soon.

Chubee: I just wanted to be the first to say you're awesome!

Vi: Aww…

Kabbu: Thank you, Chubee!

Leif: You're awesome, too.

Tangy: Oi. There was a party for the strongest, right?

Tangy: Nothing here, though!

[Spy Tangy]

Vi: Oi! Get out of our house!

Astotheles: You can keep a secret, can't you?

Kabbu: ...Just this once.

Futes: Being in prison was hard...I'm gonna sleep for 3 months after this.

(minibubble) Poppy: Poppy!

(minibubble) Effo: Effo!

Comfy: Hah. All these? Just a few contracts I brought from work. For fun!

Soto: Look, I'm your fan. Got lots of leisure time, too.

Soto: But this party's making me late for breakfast…

Soto: ... What do you mean it's lunch time!?

Genow: You're my heroes! Won't you sign my scarf?

Mar: Seems I missed a ton while traveling. I'm Mar. Thanks for protecting my hometown.

Oma: So sleepy...so hungry...zzz...

Tristan: Yer m-my he- *burp* HEROES so uh…

Tristan: I wrote you a s- *burp* song! CHECK THIS O- *burp*

Tristan: ... *burp*

Jayde: I knew the Bug Rangers would save us! Oh my gosh!

Leif: Err, thanks for believing in us.

Jayde: You've gotta have some party stew later!

Alex: You travelled the seas to defeat the enemy? You're brave...or nuts!

Carmina: Nothing like a ceremonial duel!

Shay: Heh. Shame Arie couldn't make it...

Tiver: I've never seen such variety of bugs! What an opportunity to market the Termacade!

Innkeeper: Today's gonna be such a business boom! Thanks for all your patronage!

Doppel: I overheard some guards...It seems our kind may walk this land again soon.

Rob: I'm...so relieved…

Bub: Seeing the world was great, but nothing beats coming home.

Yatana’s brother: Whoops, I left my lunch…

Yatana: *Sigh* ...It's fine. They're handing out food later.

Ant Guard: After both invasions, I'm glad to see the peace.

[postgame]

[Quest: Kabbu’s Request]

Vi: Heheheh...We're the best!

Leif: Don't let the praise get to your head, Vi.

Kabbu: Team...thank you once more.

Vi: You've said thanks like a billion times already, stop!

Kabbu: Err, right. Sorry.…

Leif: You don't have to say sorry either.

Kabbu: Alright, fine! I'm coming out and saying it then! I have a request!

Leif: What's up?

Kabbu: Last time we visited the Wild Swamplands it was, um, most unpleasant.

(minibubble) Vi: Yeah...

Kabbu: B-But could we go there once more?

(minibubble) Vi: HUH!?

(minibubble) Leif: Huh?

Kabbu: I would like to...visit my friends.

Kabbu: And to let them know of our triumph.

Vi: ...Alright. Yeah. We can do that!

Leif: Count on it, Kabbu.

Kabbu: Do you two have any requests as well?

[end of quest-related dialogue]

[all quests taken]

Utter: No new quests! ...And there haven't been any for a while. You helped a lot of bugs, huh?

Utter: Make sure to let Eetl know!

2. Theater

[Overworld spy]

Leif: Ain't this place fancy.

Vi: A bit too fancy. It's straight out of the Bee Kingdom. Yuck.

Kabbu: You know, Vi... for someone who cares so much for treasure, you dislike most high-class establishments.

Vi: It's just too pretentious! Use money to eat good food, or go on a trip!

Vi: I hate when bugs use money just to look important!

Leif: Ah, Vi. You're not too bad after all.

Vi: What's that "after all" supposed to mean?

Kabbu: Just take the compliment, Vi. Just take it.

[Spy Fuzzo]

Kabbu: Fuzzo's part of the traveling caravan that comes through Bugaria.

Vi: What's he doing here anyway?

Leif: This place will fill up with fancy folk. Maybe he is selling expensive items.

Kabbu: We should speak to him, perhaps he has something of use.

[First talk]

Fuzzo: Heh. You look like smart bugs.

Leif: Some of us are.

Kabbu: Can we help you?

Fuzzo: Heh heh. Sure you can. I've got an offer you just can't beat.

Vi: Gold? Some legendary berry?

Leif: Perhaps a powerful Medal?

Fuzzo: Heh heh. Take a look... at THIS!

Kabbu: ...! Is...is THAT...!?

Fuzzo: Indeed it is, you bunch. This is a LIMITED print edition of the Green Bug Ranger!

Fuzzo: Only 10 of them were ever made!

Vi: Eh. It's alright, I guess.

Leif: ...Bug Ranger?

Kabbu: P-please, esteemed merchant... name your price!

Vi: Oi, Kabbu!

Fuzzo: Heh heh. For you, how about 40 berries?

Kabbu: Hngh! A bit steep…

Vi:...Kabbu, if you spend all the berries we made in Snakemouth here, I'll never forgive you.

Kabbu: ...…

Leif: Kabbu.

Kabbu: D-Don't worry, you two.

Kabbu: I shall save up and buy it myself.

Vi: Fine. It's your own money.

Fuzzo: Heh heh. I will be waiting.

[talk again]

Fuzzo: So? Still up on my offer? 40 berries for that limited edition Green Bug Ranger plushie!

Textbox: We’ll take it!

No thanks.

Fuzzo: I am done here. If you want more deals in the future, meet me wherever the caravan travels to.

M.M.: OH, BUGLIET. YOU SHINE SO BRIGHTLY...

Kabbu: Hello, what are yo-

M.M.: OH BUGMEO, YOU DAZZLE ME SO!!!

Leif: Heh, yo-

M.M.: BUT WHY THEN, MUST FATE COME BETWEEN US!?

Vi: As much as I want to keep this going, we should probably just go.

[Spy M.M.]

Vi: Oh, I know this guy. It's M.M.!

Leif: That's not a real name, is it?

Vi: Nah, but no one knows who he really is!

Vi: No one has seen him without his mask!

Leif: Half of his face is visible…

Vi: That part is a mask too!

Leif: What?

Kabbu: Unbelievable! I must go rip the mask off myself!

Vi: No! You're staying right here with us!

[Spy Chubee, pre-taking theater quest]

Vi: Hehe. Chubee's always traveling and looking for good stuff, huh.

Leif: And she's one impressive eater.

Kabbu: It makes me happy to see you have other friends, Vi!

[First talk, pre-taking theater quest]

Chubee: Oh, hey Vi! Had a good festival?

Vi: Yup! We got some good treasure too!

Leif: Are you here to see the play?

Chubee: Heheh. Something like that... Bugaria's full of talent, isn't it!?

Kabbu: Indeed! Although theatre is under appreciated.

Chubee: Yup...Anyways, let's go grab a bite later, Vi.

Vi: You got it!

[Subsequent talks]

Chubee: Heheh. Hope the play gets sorted out soon…

[Quest: Theater Help Wanted!]

[Spy Chubee]

Vi: Woah, Chubee's an actress!?

Kabbu: It seems she holds many talents, aside from eating!

Leif: If she's as good at acting as she's eating, this should be good.

Vi: Hey, Chubee!

Chubee: Vi, you're going to participate?

Kabbu: Miss Chubee, you're the actress mentioned in the post?

Leif: A fierce eater, and also a talented performer…

Chubee: It's nothing! You'll all do great! We just have to rehearse!

Leif: No audition?

Chubee: M.M.'s a bit desperate…

Kabbu: We can start as soon as you are ready.

Vi: Let's do it!

Chubee: W-Wait Vi, you've gotta be careful.

Chubee: V-VI! WATCH OUT!!!

Chubee: ..........

Chubee: Sigh. W-Well, I think we're ready.

Chubee: People are coming in, I believe in you!

Leif: Hopefully that won't be misplaced faith…

Kabbu: Let us do our best. This play carries a lot of people's efforts!

Vi: And we're actually getting paid. Let's do this!

Chubee: Ya ready to go?

Textbox: Yes

No

[No]

Chubee: Audience's getting impatient. Don't take too long!

[Yes]

Narration: Once upon a time, there laid a kingdom in a desert with an immense oasis.

Narration: Travelers from all over the world wished to visit. For its clear water and its beautiful ruler.

Narration: The princess would greet all who came with smiles and hospitality.

Narration: It was so, how an evil prince fell in love...

Chubee: I cannot leave my people. They are my pride, my joy!

Burglar: Oh, how I wished for thee to make this easy.

Burglar: You have left me no choice!

Chubee: No... Stop, stop!

Leif: Halt, you fiend! You will sully the princess no longer!

Vi: Yeah! Uh, give her back!

(minibubble) Kabbu: (She forgot her lines...!)

Kabbu: W-We will stop you!

Burglar: Minions! Get rid of these pests. We have places to be.

Chubee: H-Help me! Somebody save me!

Vi: Alright, let's kick their butt!

(minibubble) Kabbu: Sigh...

Leif: You freakish beasts, you dare stand between us and the princess!?

Leif: You chose poorly. Prepare yourself!

[After winning first battle]

Leif: Curses! That villain escaped with the princess.

Kabbu: Whatever shall we do now? How will we face the people!?

Vi: We will get her back! After them!

Narration: The unlikely heroes left their loved homeland behind, with the princess in their heart.

Narration: The journey was long, and the desert unforgiving...

Kabbu: Water... Oh gods, guide us to water...

Leif: Do not complain! Our suffering is slim, compared to what the princess faces.

Vi: Ugh, I bet she's getting treated real nice.

(minibubble) Chubee: (V-Vi! What are you doing?!)

Kabbu: Oh, bandits! We are in such trouble!

Leif: Out of our way, scoundrels. We have no time for thee.

Vi: Yeah! Or face my beemerang! I mean, blade!

Thief: Nyehehe. You shouldn't have come to the desert…

Bandit: ...In such expensive clothes!

Leif: Your greed knows no end... Prepare yourself!

Narration: Stifling heat and frigid nights were no match for the knights' spirit. They reached the prince's lair with fire in their eyes.

Narration: And now, it was time to take back what they had lost...

Chubee: Let me go already, you monster!

Burglar: Even with all my riches, with the grandeur of my land…

Burglar: You would still reject me!?

Kabbu: Oh, the evil prince. He is so scary and imposing!

Vi: Hey! Give the princess back!

Leif: You will pay for your crimes!

Chubee: My knights! You've come to my aid!

Burglar: Why... Why must fate work against me?

Burglar: Very well. I shall end thee, and take all I want by force!

[After winning third battle]

Burglar: No...I can still fight!

Burglar: I will show you my true power!

Leif: No... We are too drained from the fight!

Kabbu: Is this the end for us...?

Vi: Hey, I can still fight!

Burglar: AAAAAAAAAAAA-

Chubee: That is for kidnapping me, you cruel tyrant!

Crowd: WOOOOO!

Chubee: Oh, my knights...I thank you for all you have done.

Chubee: In the name of my mother, the Queen...I grant you the highest honors.

Chubee: To stay by my side as right-hand bugs, as we restore our kingdom.

Leif: It was all for you, Princess.

Chubee: Heheh. I knew I could count on ya! It went great!

Leif: It went way better than great.

Kabbu: I didn't really like my role, but I managed.

Vi: It was super easy. Now, for payment…

Chubee: It's a bit weird to be paying Team Snakemouth! Heheheh...

Vi: Nyehehehe. Thanks, Chubee.

Chubee: Honestly, a lot of people are asking for an encore.

Chubee: Guess I'll stay till they're bored!

[lose battle]

Audience: Huh?

Audience: What?

Audience: Wait...

Audience: Uhh...

Audience: Mommy!

Audience: Wah...

Chubee: N-No! It's...ruined...

Chubee: …

Kabbu: We... we're sorry.

Chubee: ...I made up some excuse with the owner…

Chubee: They'll let us try again tomorrow, thankfully.

Vi: C-Chubee…

Chubee: Let's rehearse again, okay? We can do it!

Chubee: (...I hope... )

[End of quest-related dialogue]

[postgame]

M.M.: Oooh! Team Snakemouth, our heroes! I've prepared a special play just for you! Would you like to sit and watch it?

Textbox: Yes

No

3. Residential

[Overworld Spy]

Leif: There's a lot of houses here now.

Kabbu: Is that so? How was it back then?

Leif: It was only the fountain. This was more of a social spot…

Vi: Huh. They turned a park into housing?

Leif: As more people came in, it was inevitable. But we do miss the park…

Ant: Heheheh! You like my outskirts Seedling hat? I made it myself with a bunch of leaves!

Ant: There's a LOT of Seedlings species. Not all of them have leaves, though.

[Spy Ant]

Vi: Ants can grow hair!?

Leif: Those are leaves, Vi.

(minibubble) Kabbu: (Really?)

Kabbu: R-Right…

[Spy Eophi]

Kabbu: Leaves can grow in such pretty patterns! What a cute mask!

Leif: And they never grow exactly the same. He's lucky.

Vi: It makes every mask more valuable, too!

Eophi: Ahh, I've been trying to form a team with Mun...but he's a bit scared.

Bomby: He-Hey! Ain't you a cutie Bee!

Vi: What?

Leif: It's called flirting, Vi.

Vi: I didn't ask him to!

Bomby: Ho-Ho! I couldn't help myself!

Vi: I'm leaving. Bye.

[Spy Bomby]

Leif: That's a pretty charming dude.

Vi: He's gotta pick who to charm better!

[Dropped my hat quest available but not picked up]

Bomby: He... hey... *sigh* . How can I be charming without my dear hat?

[Spy Bomby]

Leif: That charming dude's missing his hat.

Kabbu: It seems it has hurt him deeply, we must help him!

Vi: (At least he's not flirting...)

[Quest: Dropped my hat!]

Vi: Heya. We saw your post!

Bomby: R-Really? This cute Bee's come to help me?

[exit out]

Bomby: O-Oh...please... Find my hat!

[wrong item]

Bomby: That wouldn't look good on me...! It's not my dear hat!

(minibubble) Vi: Oops...

[Give hat]

Bomby: Oh yes! Yes! It's my super cool hat! I can feel my charm coming back!

Bomby: He-heeeey, you cutie Bee! Thanks for helping me out!

Vi: I'm not a "cutie Bee".

Bomby: Sorry. I couldn't help myself!

(minibubble) Leif: Brave.

Vi: Look. Just pay up.

Bomby: Anything for the cute savior of my dear hat!

Vi: Ugh. I don't even want this anymore.

Bomby: It's that coarseness that makes you so smooth!

Kabbu: Vi's gonna go on about this for days…

Vi: You bet. Let's get outta here!

Bomby: Oh, Vi. Such a sweet name. I hope you come back soon!

(minibubble) Vi: In your dreams!

[End of quest-related dialogue]

[talk after quest]

Bomby: He-heeeey!

(minibubble) Vi: Let's get outta here!

Cicada: Woah. you're Team Snakemouth, right?

(minibubble)Vi: Yup!

Cicada: Be careful when heading out to the wild! Some flying creatures are so sturdy, it takes two hits to bring 'em down!

Vi: No probs. I'm the queen of multi-hit super smackdowns!

[Spy Cicada]

Kabbu: Hmmmmmm…

Vi: You okay there?

Kabbu: Look at the middle green coating covering its chest!

Kabbu: Maybe I should stick some leaves on myself...and try to emulate the look?

Leif: Were you seriously thinking about that?

Alex: Explorers, huh?

Alex: A tip for you: stay away from water.

Alex: You never know what kind of monsters might be lurking below the surface.

[Spy Alex]

Vi: I agree with this guy, totally. Water sucks!

Leif: If an artifact's underwater, we're done. We quit.

Kabbu: ...Yeah. I will not pretend I would not be discouraged.

[Spy Banker, pre-opening account]

Vi: A bank, huh…

Kabbu: Sounds like a good idea to open an account, in case something happens to our berries.

Vi: I don't know. I don't trust anyone else with my berries. What if they run away after we give them a bunch?

Leif: This bank is endorsed by the Ant Queen. We believe we used to have an account here ages ago.

Leif: ...But we are sure they have terminated our account ages ago, too...

[First talk with banker]

Banker: Oho. First time here, aren't you?

Banker: Welcome. I offer banking services here.

Banker: Annoyed when your wallet is full and no longer has space for that berry?

Banker: Panicking when thieves steal your hard-earned money?

Banker: Then my services are just for you!

Banker: I can offer you an account here at my bank to keep your berries safe when you're out doing whatever you do.

Vi: I don't know... I like my berries close to myself!

Banker: This is the kind of attitude that makes you never move forward in life!

Banker: Look, if you keep your berries here, you might even get some interest every now and then.

Banker: You'll earn a small percent of your account every 30 minutes! It's free money!

Vi: Free money's even shadier!

Banker: Just think about it, won't you?

Banker: So? What do you say? It is 50 berries to open an account with me.

Textbox: Sign me up!

I will keep my berries.

[Spy Banker, after opening account]

Kabbu: See, Vi? There is no problem here.

Vi: Hmph. What if after we put in a huge deposit they just steal our money and run to a hot spring or something!?

Kabbu: Come on... Have more faith in our land's bank system!

[talk after opening account]

Banker: Welcome... Oh, it's you!

Banker: You have |currency,var,26| in your account right now. What will it be?

Textbox: Withdrawal.

Deposit.

Just checking in.

Sign: Bank of Bugaria 50 berries for a new account!

[balance goes to 500/+]

Banker: Woah, you've really saved up! You've reached 500 berries in your account!

Vi: Well, yeah. Saving up's really important!

Banker: You're now a platinum member!

Vi: That sounds like...w-what's the reward!?

Banker: Your interest's been doubled! And you get this fancy card!

Vi: Alright! I'm gonna get way better return on investments!

Kabbu: Vi, did you not trust the bank?

Leif: ...You know about returns on investments?

Vi: ...Look, what matters is we're getting rich! Heheheh.

[first talk]

Ant: Oh hey there! Feel free to sit down and relax.

[talk again]

Ant: Just between you and me... There were some weirdos that used to hang around here in this spot some time ago.

Ant: I don't know what their deal was, but I'm glad they are gone. Though you can still feel their presence around, y'know?

[Spy Ant]

Kabbu: You know, this is a pretty good spot to sit in.

Vi: Perfect for some music!

Leif: Or for long team discussions... Let's enjoy it.

Ali: Oh, hello there! I don't have much to offer, but make yourselves comfortable.

[Spy Ali]

Leif: We're getting a huge nerd feeling.

Kabbu: Don't judge a bug by his cover, Leif!

Leif: It worked with you two, so...

[Quest: Book Return!]

[first talk]

Ali: Oh, hello there! Are you explorers?

Kabbu: Indeed, good sir. We've taken your request.

Ali: Oh, thank you! I really, really need you to return this book to the palace library for me.

Ali: It's...quite past the return date!

Vi: Huh? You're not an Ant though, right? How'd you take it out?

Ali: Oh, I asked Gen and Eri to get the book for me. They seem to be busy, so they can't return it.

Ali: Here's the book. You're really helping me out here!

Vi: Bleh, I hate being an errand Bee…

Ali: The reward will be quite worth it! So please make haste, for the sake of my record…

Ali: Oh, and, deliver it to Libren, ok? Brooke's scary enough without turning in late…

Leif: Sure thing. Leave it to us.

[talk holding book]

Ali: Please deliver it promptly! The wait worries me…

[talk post-delivery]

Ali: Oh, you delivered it! Thank you!

Leif: It was a walk in the park.

Vi: Now you get to deliver our reward!

Ali: Of course. This should be enough, I think!

Vi: Nice! Hard, cold berries!

Ali: By the way...I-I do have another book I need returned... I kinda forgot…

(minibubble) Vi: Seriously!?

Vi: This is like, super inefficient! We're charging double!

Ali: S-sorry! I gave you all the spare berries I had, though…

Kabbu: It's alright, Vi. We can return it after a briefing!

Vi: That's not the point!

Leif: Just this once, Ali. We'll definitely charge next time.

Ali: T-Thank you... I'm very grateful!

[End of quest-related dialogue]

[post-quest]

Ali: Hello there! Please make yourselves feel at home!

[read book]

Textbox: --Status Effects and You--

By Ali.

Textbox: In battle, there are many different status effects. The most common are: Poison, Numb, Sleep and Freeze.

Textbox: Poison will hurt you at the end of your turn, but you can fight normally.

Textbox: The other 3, however, prevent you from doing an action in battle.

Textbox: Numb paralyzes you, but your stiff body gains 1 defense point!

Textbox: Sleep gets cured when you get hit, and you'll recover HP as you rest.

Textbox: Freeze stops you from acting and lowers your defense by 1. Being attacked will thaw you out!

Textbox: Every being resists statuses in different ways. Plants don't fall asleep, for example!

Textbox: Mastering status effects is the key to becoming an expert fighter!

Bee: Huff ... How can any bug live here? The sun is so strong...

[Spy Bee]

Leif: Look, Vi. A Bee's come to keep you company.

Vi: Err, with how she's faring, maybe she should go back to the Hive...

[Quest: Leif’s Request]

Muze: Tod! Tooood! Come on, it's lunch time!

(minibubble) Leif: !!! M-Muse!?

(minibubble) Vi: Muse?

Tod: Aww mom... Can't I play a bit longer?

Muze: Sweetie, you need to eat! It'll give you all the power you need to play all day!

Muze: I made you your favorite! A tasty Hearty Breakfast!

Tod: Woah! Thanks, mom!

Kabbu: Leif? Who is Muse?

Leif: That's...our wife.

Kabbu: Your wife!? But Leif, that's…

Leif: I-Impossible.

Vi: Then she's got to be your super mega granddaughter!

Kabbu: That's right...! Isn't it great? You can meet up with your relatives!

Leif: No. Not at all. How can we face them like this?

Leif: Lost to time, not even understanding ourselves…

Vi: It can't be that bad…

Leif: To them, we're just a stranger. If we're going to intrude on their life…

Leif: We need to know the truth about what happened to us.

Kabbu: We will help you, Leif. Every step of this journey.

Vi: Uh, yeah! And when you're ready, we can come back and meet them!

Leif: ...Thanks. Let's keep an eye out for clues.

Leif: We can't ignore our mission, though. Let's keep going.

Leif: (Even so...we're glad to see them safe and happy.)

[Approaching the house before going through Snakemouth Lab]

Leif: Hnng... Not yet. We are not ready to face them…

Kabbu: Very well. Let's come back once we learn what happened in Snakemouth Den.

[after defeating Zommoth]

Leif: Vi, Kabbu. We've been thinking on the way here.

Leif: Who are "we"? Who was I before I met Leif?

Leif: ...We don't know…

Kabbu: …

Leif: It feels like even if I'm not Leif, I've become him.

Leif: For better or worse.

Leif: If I threw out his memories and personality... These precious thoughts would get lost.

Leif: Maybe I can't discard them, even if I tried.

Vi: Um, what do YOU want to do?

Leif: ...We...want to meet our family. To apologize to Muse. To see Elizant again.

Leif: I want the same things Leif does!

Kabbu: Then do them! Carry on Leif's will! At least, I believe that will be okay!

Leif: Yes. That's...what we decided too.

Leif: I'm not Leif exactly, but we're still Leif.

Leif: Even though he got lost to time, and fused with a cordyceps…

Leif: We will live on as Leif!

Vi: Phew. Glad you won't go missing on us!

Kabbu: You're our friend, so this changes nothing!

Leif: ...We're uh, going to go in. Not sure what'll happen.

Vi: Do we stay out here?

Leif: No, please come with us. I want my...family to meet my friends.

Muze: O-Oh! Explorers! What brings you to our house?

Tod: Mom, it's Team Snakemouth! They saved us from the wasps!

Grandpa: Ohoho! Wow, it's an honor!

Leif: Err, yes. These are my friends Kabbu and Vi. And we're...Leif.

Leif: It's nice to meet you.

Kabbu: A pleasure!

(minibubble) Vi: Yup!

Grandpa: Hm? Young lad, you…

Muze: You look...quite a lot like father. When I was a kid…

Tod: Really!?

Leif: About that, that's why we're here…

Leif: We think we're um, one of your distant relatives. We've been looking for you for a long time…

Muze: W-what?! F-Father! What is the meaning of this!?

Grandpa: O-Oi! I have brothers! Don't jump on me!

Tod: You're my uncle? Really? You're not lying!?

Leif: ......It's something like that.

Muze: Oh my million ants!

Grandpa: I can't believe it!

Leif: S-Sorry, we...we're just barging into your life.

Leif: We'll be leaving now…

Muze: N-No, wait! It's a GOOD surprise!

Grandpa: You've gotta stay for dinner! Your friends, too!

Vi: Aw yes, free food!

Kabbu: ...Forgive Vi. She has little tact.

(minibubble) Vi: Oi!

Leif: Is it really okay?

Muze: Of course! You're family!

Leif: We're not completely sure…

Grandpa: I don't know how...but I know it's true! Don't worry!

Tod: Besides, you're the coolest explorer! My uncle's so cool!

Leif: T-Thank you. We'll stay, then.

(minibubble) Leif: ... *sniff*

Leif: Muze...your cooking is out of this world!

Leif: It...it's been so good to meet you. But we've got a mission to go to.

Grandpa: Oh, that's not an issue. Come back anytime!

Muze: You've got to tell us more explorer stories!

Tod: And bring some souvenirs!

Leif: We will. Please take care until then.

Vi: The food was super good, thank you!

Kabbu: Thank you very much for your hospitality.

Muze: You'll always have a home here. Have safe travels alright?

Vi: Heheheh.

Kabbu: How're you feeling, Leif?

Leif: Thank you. We can never truly repay you.

Vi: Oh, it's whatevs.

Kabbu: Seeing you happy is ample reward!

Leif: We're truly fortunate to have met you back then.

Leif: You saved us in more ways than one.

Vi: ...Come on, you're not the sappy type.

Kabbu: If something else troubles you, just come to us!

Leif: Heh. Same. Let's get a move on, then. There's a lot to do.

Textbox: Through the bonding experience, the team can now use the Frost Bowling skill in battle!

Muze: Leif, don't work too hard! Come rest every now and then!

Leif: Thank you, Muze. We'll pace ourselves.

[Spy Muze]

Leif: Muze...We can't believe even their names are similar.

Kabbu: I'm not superstitious, but...it has to be fate!

Vi: Do they act the same and stuff, too?

Leif: ...Nah. Muse was loud, confident and outgoing...Kinda like Vi.

Leif: She had pretty strong kicks, too.

Vi: You two must've been a super strong team!

Leif: ...Heh, well. She did a lot of the work. We had no magic back then.

Kabbu: That's right...! I'm so used to your magic, I'd forgotten.

Leif: (...Goodbye, Muse.)

Grandpa: It's such a joy to welcome you to our family!

Grandpa: When Muze's husband stops working at the lab so much, maybe you'll get to meet him!

Leif: ...Heh, we'll have some good stories ready for then.

[Spy Grandpa]

Kabbu: Leif, does he look anything like your father?

Leif: Well, he wears his wings the same way...but nah.

Leif: Father was tall, and quite thin.

Vi: Woah, even taller than you!?

Leif: Yeah. He was a bit of a wimp, too.

Kabbu: I truly wish we could have met your family!

Leif: (...Goodbye, Father.)

[end of quest-related dialogue]

[Ch 5]

Cicada: Everyone's acting strong, but that invasion had us all crying…

Eophi: *sniff* M-My mask…

Eophi: O-Oh, looking for Mun? He told me he had a mission in the Outskirts. He's not an explorer, though...

[Quest: Help Me Get It Back!]

[after triggering, before accepting]

Eophi: I'm really bummed out about my mask, but…

Eophi: Mun just got back, and he looks super stressed out... I wish I could help him.

[Spy Eophi, missing mask]

Leif: Ah, the mask really helped him look cooler.

Kabbu: He must've lost it! Or someone stole it!

Vi: Oooor he just wanted to try a new look?

Kabbu: That's impossible!

Leif: You should know better than to doubt Kabbu's nag sensor by now, Vi...

[before accepting quest from board]

Mun: Okay. I put up the listing. Just gotta wait now.

Mun: Was...was that a cowardly thing to do?

[Spy Mun]

Vi: Hehe, it's cool to see others want to explore!

Kabbu: Y-Yes, but...I can't help but worry. What if he gets hurt?

Leif: They shared those concerns with you too, we imagine.

Kabbu: (...Yeah, they did...)

[after taking quest from board]

Mun: W-Who're you guys?

Vi: Team Snakemouth, ready to work!

Mun: Oh, you're explorers? Y-You saw my post?

Leif: You could say that.

Kabbu: Could you tell us all you know?

Mun: S-sure. Look, it's super simple. The bandits stole my friend's mask!

Mun: They've gotta be at their hideout! B-But I can't beat 'em alone.

Mun: I need your backup!

Leif: Wait. Uh, you're going?

Mun: Y-Yes. I can't run from this!

Leif: Do you have an explorer permit?

Mun: N-No…

Leif: You should probably stay behind, then.

Mun: I refuse!

Mun: Besides, if they see me with you they'll just think you're escorting me!

Mun: Please, I can fight! I'm just really shy!

Kabbu: Such thirst for justice!

Vi: You can't be seriously falling for that.

Kabbu: Come with us, brave lad. But stay behind our formation!

(minibubble) Leif: Oh boy...

Mun: A-Alright! Let's go to their hideout, then!

[Talk with Mun following]

Eophi: Y-You're going to what? Mun, don't do anything rash over a mask!

[after retrieving mask]

[Spy Mun before talking]

Vi: There's Mun! Let's get him to pay up!

Mun: And then I was like...TORYAH!

Eophi: S-Seriously?

Mun: Here. I got you your mask back!

Eophi: ...!

Eophi: Mun, thank you! But you could've gotten hurt…

Mun: It's alright! Everything turned out fine!

Leif: Hey. Glad you two seem fine.

Mun: These are the friends that gave me courage!

Kabbu: You did excellent, Mun!

Vi: You uh, forgot the reward though.

Mun: Oh! S-Sorry. Imma get it.

Mun: Heheheh... I was so cool, though.

Eophi: ...Thanks. I was really surprised to see he got it back.

Vi: It was noooo problem!

Eophi: Don't tell Mun, but I sat down and made a new mask…

Eophi: I figured if he saw I didn't need one, he'd stop fighting the bandits.

Eophi: I should've trusted him a bit more!

Leif: No one's gonna blame you, seriously.

Eophi: Please take it. It'll be our secret, alright?

Mun: Here, my berry stash!

Vi: Oh baby, a double!

Mun: Huh?

Vi: E-Err...the double of ten is...twenty?

Mun: Uh, okay…

Eophi: T-Thanks again. Have a good day!

Mun: I still have to practice more, so that something like this won't happen again!

Eophi: I'll take better care of my stuff. Can't have Mun risking himself again...

[Spy Mun]

Kabbu: Mun's truly grown thanks to this ordeal!

Vi: We kinda did everything, but…

Leif: Mun did more than you give him credit for.

Kabbu: And, thankfully, he came out unharmed...

[end of quest-related dialogue]

[Quest: It’s Time…!]

[first talk]

Alex: Hm. Took my request, huh?

Alex: Well, I suppose you know what to do then. Striders. The scourge of the seas!

Alex: You see, I used to love the sea…

Alex: Until one of them took my eye, that is!

(minibubble) Leif: Ouch.

Alex: Now I just want my revenge! But I have no way of fighting them. So please, go on my place Give them my anger!

Kabbu: A-are you sure we need to beat them?

Alex: Yes! Beat 10 of them, that should teach them!

Alex: They're all over Metal Lake, so you will need a way to go through the water.

Alex: Your reward is here waiting with me for when the task is done, go now!

Vi: Sounds like an easy job! Let's do it!

[talk again, not enough defeated]

Alex: Did you get them?

Alex: Argh! My revenge isn't yet sated! You need to beat @VAR@ of them! Go go!

Kabbu: I suppose we will see how many we have so far in our Library.

[talk again, defeated enough

Alex: Ah! That's it! I can feel it, you beat them all, haven't you?

Vi: Yeah, now for the reward!

Alex: Sure, sure, here you go.

Alex: Phew, I already feel much better. Maybe I will sleep well tonight at last.

Alex: Thank you. I won't forget what you did.

[talking after finishing quest]

Alex: Ah, my friends. Feel at home here.

Alex: Don't have much, but it's something.

[end of quest-related dialogue]

[postgame]

Cicada: It's all over, huh? Thank you... We can enjoy life peacefully now.

(minibubble) Kabbu: No problem!

4. Commercial

[Overworld Spy, before going to Underground Tavern]

Vi: This is the commercial area, the best area of them all!

Vi: There's a Medal Shop, a Chef…

Vi: And Madame Butterfly's store! No other store can compare!

Leif: Commerce excites you too much, Vi.

Vi: Heheh. And there's a little something else. But I can't tell you what it is!

Kabbu: I suddenly feel like leaving no stone unturned…

[Overworld Spy, after cutscene of Levi and Celia giving access to Underground Tavern]

Vi: This is the commercial area, the best area of them all!

Vi: There's a Medal Shop, a Chef…

Vi: And Madame Butterfly's store! No other store can compare!

Leif: Commerce excites you too much, Vi.

Vi: Heheh. And there's THAT place for even more business!

Kabbu: Hopefully we can do most of our business out in the open...

[Spy entrance to Underground Tavern, before gaining access]

Kabbu: Hm. A weird cover on a shady place. I wonder what is underneath.

[Checking entrance to Underground Tavern, first time]

Kabbu: Hmm? What is this place?

Vi: Heheh. Check THIS out!

(minibubble) Knock knock…

Reed: Entry Code.

Vi: 2 - 4 - 0 – 5!

Reed: Last month's code is no longer valid after... the incident. Please use the new code.

Vi: WHAT!?

Leif: That was great, Vi.

Vi: Shut it!

Vi: Hey! Let me in! It's me, Vi! Ask Shades about me or something!

Reed: There's no one here, unless you know the code. Scram.

Kabbu: This place seems...shady.

(minibubble) Knock...

Kabbu: Excuse me, what is this place?

Reed: ...! Vi, you brought others with you!?

Vi: Ha! So you do know me! Open up now! Or I'll tell everyone about this place! Seriously, I'll RUIN you!

Reed: Try it, Vi. You won't last a night after you do.

(minibubble) Vi: E-Eep!

Kabbu: Seriously, what is happening here?

Reed: If you know what's best for you, you better stay away. All of you.

Leif: Well, that was a fun detour. Thanks for the good time, Vi.

Vi: Hmph...I guess we'll have to find the new code somewhere.

Vi: Maybe someone we help out comes here too!

Kabbu: Err...sure. But let us not get too sidetracked.

[Spy Underground Tavern Entrance, after gaining access]

Kabbu: An entrance to a shady place. I am uneasy doing business there.

Vi: Don't worry, you have me here, don't you?

Common amber dialogue

[Spy Amber]

Vi: This is Amber, an Ant working for the Item Storage Association!

Leif: That bag looks really heavy.

Kabbu: Ants can carry many times their weight. It is quite inspiring.

Leif: Such strength... Perhaps we were born as the wrong bug…

Vi: You don't get to complain, you can shoot ice!

Kabbu: Please, do not fight in front of Lady Amber. Her work is stressful enough already.

Madame Butterfly: Welcome to my humble shop. Do you need something?

Textbox: I want to buy!

I want to sell!

Nothing really.

[examine item]

Madame Butterfly: That's |string,0|. It costs |currency,var,1|. Will you take it?

Textbox: Yes

No

[Spy Madame Butterfly]

Kabbu: This is Madame Bu-

Vi: It's Madame Butterfly! She's got the best prices in the whole kingdom!

Kabbu: Ahem.

Vi: Oh, sorry. I always get excited when I come here.

Vi: Everything's so cheap, and Madame Butterfly's so pretty!

Vi: I bet she's super rich, too…

Leif: Everyone has a role model.

Kabbu: Indeed. Let's make sure to shop here for what we need.

Seedling Slayer: Hah! I just bought this armor, equipped some Medals and ranked up three times…

Seedling Slayer: Who's tough now, Seedlings!? COME GET SOME!

[Spy Seedling Slayer]

Vi: Pfft. Who boasts about beating up Seedlings? A little kid could do it!

Leif: That armor looks cheap, too. Oh lord.

Kabbu: Could you not be this judgmental?

Mun: I just moved here, and it's been scary getting to know everyone…

Mun: M-Maybe I should press |button,9| near the townsfolk to learn a bit more about them?

[Spy Mun]

Vi: Geez, Mun's still in the same spot as always.

Kabbu: Still gossiping, huh.

Vi: Yeah, that can't be a good look!

Leif: You two can't talk...

Miner Ant: We're clearing out this lot. Then, someone will be able to purchase it and build on it.

[Spy Miner Ant]

Kabbu: It's weird to see a Miner Ant out in the surface.

Vi: I wonder what they'll build here.

Leif: Maybe a house for us.

Kabbu: This is the commercial area, Leif. That is unlikely.

Vi: Details. A house is just what we need!

Kabbu: ...I'm just going to end the conversation here.

Termite: Ah! You look like you like collecting Medals. Lemme tell you something…

Termite: Ever picked up a resistance Medal and thought "Pfft! I can just block. I don't need them!"

Termite: Well, they actually have a hidden effect! If you have them equipped and eat an item that causes a status effect…

Termite: Let's just say the results of that experiment should be obvious, huh?

[Spy Termite]

Kabbu: What a fanatic! Some bugs truly live to equip Medals!

Vi: Medals ARE awesome! Wish they were cheaper, though…

Leif: Costing a bit less MP wouldn't be the worst, either.

Merab: Hello, hello! Interested in some Medals? How can I help you today?

Textbox: What are you selling?

How do we use Medals?

We’d like to see more medals

We're good.

[Inspect medal]

Merab: That's a fine |string,0| Medal! I am charging |currency,var,1| for that one. Can I wrap it up?

[Spy Merab]

Vi: Merab's the owner of the Medal shop! He traveled everywhere for his collection!

Leif: Which he is now selling at high prices.

Kabbu: Indeed. It's surprising that he would part with his possessions, but I won't judge.

Kabbu: After all, these will be quite useful on our journey.

Vi: Travel, treasure, and power! Now that's the life!

[talk after buying all medals

Merab: Well well! Looks like you bought everything I had! You sure are great Medal collectors!

[after buying all Merab’s medals]

Termite: You bought ALL Medals!? I've been waiting for someone like you…

Termite: " MYSTERY?" is the code...

Vi: Huh?

Termite: You'll have to figure it out on your own...

Beetle: I...I'm not made for fighting, you see? So I keep losing berries running from scary things…

Beetle: It may just be me, but...the scarier the monster, the more berries I end up dropping...?

[Spy Beetle]

Kabbu: Poor fellow. It must be rough being so preoccupied while traveling.

Leif: That's what explorers are for. Post an escort quest, or something.

Vi: But then you have to pay a reward!

Leif: As opposed to dropping berries all over Bugaria?

(Minibubble) Vi: Fair.

Dan: Ah... Cooked Danger. The most exquisite of dishes…

Leif: Aren't those poisonous?

Dan: To someone such as I, poison is nothing.

Leif: Hmm. We will have to try one as well…

Vi: Uh, no. We really shouldn't.

[Spy Dan]

Vi: This Beetle's always at Fry's. He eats pretty much anything…

Leif: Ah, a true gourmet. We may have things in common.

Vi: Yeah. You're both weirdos, alright.

Leif: ...

[Random of these lines when talk]

Oma: Cooked...or with honey...both are different... zzz...

Oma: Skewing...a balance between two different, yet similar things... zzz...

Oma: A big seed...can be served for a trio... zzz...

Oma: Wrapping some leaves with eggs... zzz...

Oma: Mushrooms go well with honey... zzz…

[Spy Oma]

Kabbu: What is this bug doing here?

Leif: It's cute sleeping like that…

Vi: Uh. Well... Fry isn't complaining, so I guess we can just leave him here.

[Spy Fry]

Vi: This is Fry, the fly!

Vi: Most chefs live in the royal castle, but he chose to work here.

Vi: Though, I don't get it. He could make more profit at the castle.

Kabbu: He probably just wants to see his fellow, common bug smile.

Leif: There has to be more to it than that…

Vi: What matters is I'm really hungry. Let's get him to cook for us!

Leif: We could go for a Mushroom Salad.

Kabbu: Hmm, a Cooked Shroom would do me good.

Vi: What's with you and shrooms? Aphid Omelette all the way!

Kabbu: Let's make sure we have the proper ingredients, first.

Fry: Are you ready for the chow of your life? Bring me ingredients, and I will make you some chow!

Fry: Chop chop, come on, let's get messy! Give me what you want to cook!

Textbox: Let us cook with one ingredient.

Let us cook with two ingredients.

W-We’ll pass...

[Talk again after cooking]

Fry: Hey hey! Back for more? What can I get for you?

[Story, ch2 feeding Leif, post talking to Fry]

Leif: Huff... We feel just like new. Literal ages since we ate something. And we get hungry real fast, so…

Kabbu: We'll definitely eat here again. It's been nice to share.

Vi: Sounds good. But it's time to get back to the mission!

Vi: We've gotta go south, to the Golden Settlement! Off we go!

[post-first wasp invasion]

Seedling Slayer: I...even with all this armor...I couldn't help...

[Spy Seedling Slayer]

Leif: We're not to kick an Ant when she's down…

Vi: Yeah. At least she tried to help…

Kabbu: (I-I'm so proud!)

[Quest: Requesting Assistance]

[Spy Celia or Levi before talking]

Kabbu: I hope we haven't made Levi and Celia wait too much…

Leif: Let's start this meeting, then.

Levi: Ah, Team Snakemouth! So you were the ones that took our request?

Kabbu: Indeed, Levi. What seems to be troubling you?

Celia: Err... Are you sure about this, Levi? This IS pretty dangerous…

Levi: Celia, Kabbu and the others have found enough artifacts to prove their skill.

Vi: Heheh. You tell her. What's the job? Pays well?

Celia: Oh, it's worth the trouble.

Levi: The situation is...we're after this criminal known as Monsieur Scarlet.

Levi: Every now and then, he posts requests in the board asking for help…

Levi: And then preys on the well-meaning explorers, draining their life force!

Leif: Yikes. We expected a petty burglar, or something of that sort.

Celia: Sadly not. He's even the reason why the old tunnel to the Golden Hills is abandoned!

Celia: He's caused us a lot of trouble.

Kabbu: This fellow sounds most vile. We would be honored to help you bring justice!

Levi: We've gathered enough intel to confidently say his hideout is in that old tunnel.

Vi: Really? How can someone hide in a straight hallway?

Levi: If you offer us your help to catch him, it will become clear.

Levi: ...Please. He is not someone we can apprehend alone.

Leif: We'll do it. It sounds like being frozen over would do him some good.

Kabbu: Leave it to us, comrades.

(minibubble) Vi: Mhm!

Levi: What a relief! You're truly a team one can rely on.

Celia: Sheesh. At least wait until the mission's over to praise them!

Celia: We'll be going to the tunnel now, okay? Meet us there, and we'll begin the operation!

Leif: We'll see you there.

[post-defeating Scarlet]

Levi: Team Snakemouth! You're good to go. Follow us when you please!

[end of quest-related dialogue]

[Quest: A Smiling Dish]

Fry: Hey hey hey! You lot took my request, right?

Fry: Alright, let's get to the chase. I had an idea for the ultimate dish…

Fry: Combining the most sweet thing with the most tangy feeling…

Fry: It will surely be something out of this world!

Fry: I need two dishes not found anywhere else, which together will contain these qualities!

Fry: Once you have found them, bring them back to me! The reward will be well worth it! Hahaha!

[Talk again]

Fry: Hey hey! Did you bring the ingredients? Or are you here to cook?

[Usual plus]

[We're here for the request.]

Fry: Oho! Down to business, eh? Well, did you bring the two ingredients?

Textbox: Yes

No

[End of quest-related dialogue]

[Quest: Explorer Check]

Amber: Stop! These items are not yours!

Cenn: Huh!? You're saying we're liars!?

Pisci: Explorers don't lie! You should check again!

Amber: I know how to do my job! Don't you dare try to swindle me!

Gen: T-Team Snakemouth!

Kabbu: What is the matter here!?

Eri: They're trying to steal Amber's items!

Pisci: We're not! Look at our permit!

Pisci: Would a Maki-Approved team EVER lie for some cheap items?

Leif: ...That permit's fake.

Cenn: What'd ya say!?

Vi: Uh, really?

Leif: It's missing its crystals. Haven't you noticed? This is obviously some cheap imitation.

Kabbu: Thieves, and a farce to boot!? You will answer for your crimes!

Gen: Whew, good thing you're here. We had no idea…

Cenn: To heck with it! We'll just take these by force!

[Fight]

Cenn: R-Real explorers are this strong!?

Pisci: Let’s bail!

[Post-fight]

Leif: Drats. We let them get away.

Amber: Oh, thank you. I can't do enough to repay you.

Kabbu: Pay no mind to it, Ms. Amber. Your services are already most helpful.

Gen: This is bad. They'll just come back and harass someone else!

Eri: We have no idea where they'd flee to, though…

Vi: Their permit's fake, right? Maybe they'll try to steal a real one?

Gen: We'll check out the area near the Association, then!

Kabbu: We shall as well. Let's get them with haste!

[end of quest-related dialogue]

[after getting sub to Bugaria Pier]

Sign: The Termite Kingdom is proud to bring the Termacade to the Ant City!

Sign: Come play fun games to earn tokens, which you can use to trade for unique prizes! Only here, at the Termacade!

[before talking to Ant outside]

Desk Twin: First timers? Please talk to our associate outside to get started at the Termacade!

Floor Twin: Is it your first time here? Please talk to our associate outside before you get started!

[Spy either Twin]

Kabbu: The Termacade is incredible! This is the power of science!

Vi: Eh, it's no Honey Factory.

Leif: Does the Factory have GAMES, Vi?

Vi: W-Well…

Leif: Termacade wins. Time to go for a high score.

[Spy Purple Ant]

Leif: They sure hired the, uh, peppiest Ant for this job.

Vi: You can't sell games with a frown!

Kabbu: M-Maybe she's really happy! Just...on the inside?

[first talk]

Purple Ant: Welcome to the Termacade.

Ant: You are new players, aren't you? Since this is our grand opening, here is something to get you started.

Ant: You can check how many tokens you have in the Key Item Menu.

Ant: Have fun in the Termacade.

[subsequent talks]

Ant: Please enjoy your time in the Termacade and have fun.

Floor Twin: Welcome to the Termacade! I can help you with any questions regarding our games! How can I help?

Textbox: About Mite Knight.

About Flower Journey.

We're fine.

[examine cabinet]

Floor Twin: Are you interested in playing [ Mite Knight/Flower Journey]? It is [25/10] tokens for a playthrough!

Textbox: Yes

No

About [Mite Knight/Flower Journey].

Desk Twin: Hello! Welcome to the Termacade's Exchange Counter! How may I help you today?

Textbox: Buy Tokens.

Exchange Tokens.

Just came to talk.

We're fine.

[postcanon]

Seedling Slayer: Hohoh! Now that peace's returned, my quest to become the SEEDLING SLAYER starts anew!

[first talk]

Kabbu: We meet again, friend! ...May we ask your name?

Kenny: Oh, hey there. It's Kenny. You're Vi, Kabbu and Leif, correct?

Vi: Heheh. Word gets around!

Leif: We're surprised it took you this long to reach the Ant Kingdom.

Kenny: It's quite cozy, and bustling. Many cultures come together here.

Kenny: But before you ask, I don't think I'll stay here either.

Leif: It's a long search, huh.

Kenny: Everywhere I've been to is wonderful. I just wish to see more.

Vi: Well, let's meet up again later!

[talk again]

Kenny: Some say it's the journey, not the destination. What's my destination, though...?

Common Kenny spy

5. Underground Tavern

[Overworld Spy]

Vi: Here it is! The secret place for those who live dangerously!

Leif: ...And we're to believe you were a member of this club?

Kabbu: It explains your combat abilities…

Vi: Surprised, huh?

Reed: Hmph. Behave, Vi. My work's daunting enough without having to keep my eye on you.

Leif: Yeah, Vi. You better behave.

Vi: Shush. I'm not going to do anything.

Kabbu: Worry not, bouncer. We will make sure to stay in your good graces.

[Spy Reed]

Vi: Ugh, can we not deal with Reed? I'm allergic to bouncers.

Leif: We shudder just thinking what you did to get on his bad side…

Kabbu: ...Indeed. Given the nature of this place, it's actually quite impressive that you had to be thrown out.

Vi: I didn't do anything! I just forgot the code!

Leif: Sure thing, Vi. Sure thing.

Kabbu: Celia, may I ask you a question?

Celia: What is it, Kabbu?

Kabbu: Does the Queen know of this place?

Celia: SHH! Don't mention her, you will get us kicked out!

Kabbu: O-oh. Sorry.

Leif: We assume this means "no".

[Spy Celia]

Kabbu: I wonder how many Ants know of this place.

Vi: Quite a lot. I've seen some come now and then.

Kabbu: No, what I mean is...the Anthill is just close by... How come the Ants didn't dig tunnels through here yet?

Vi: That's classified information, Kabbu. You better drop it before they hear us.

Leif: That only makes us want to know why more.

Levi: Thanks again for helping us out with Scarlet.

Levi: We will resume our search for him...once we recover from our injuries.

[Spy Levi]

Kabbu: So even Levi has his shady side too…

Leif: You sound disappointed.

Kabbu: While he may not be one of the top explorers, I still looked up to him…

Vi: Come now, Kabbu. Everyone needs a bit of danger in their lives!

Vi: Besides, you're here too now, so don't think you're always sparkly clean.

Kabbu: ...You're right…

(minibubble) Kabbu: *Sob*

Bea: Hey y'all. Reckon you'd like some of Doppel's good old Berry Juice? It'd be 12 berries.

Textbox: Sure thing partner.

No thanks mate.

[Spy Bea]

Vi: The bar's pretty full... Bea must be working really hard today.

Leif: Bea...is a Bee, right? She looks a bit strange.

Kabbu: White bees... In the north, they tend to work outside of Hives.

Vi: Uh huh. Dunno where she's from, though.

Leif: A renegade Bee, doing whatever she wants. She's a bit like you, Vi.

Vi: Heheheh. Sounds right to me!

[If you try standing next to her and talking]

Carmina: Have you no etiquette? If you have any business with me, talk to me from across the table!

[Spy Carmina]

Kabbu: Those things she's holding…

Leif: They seem like cards. A game to pass the time?

Vi: Didn't know you could play cards by yourself...

Kabbu: Vi, have you never played Solitaire!?

Vi: Nope.

Leif: Neither have we.

Kabbu: Ngh... We truly feel "Solitaire" now...

[Quest: Card Masters of Bugaria]

[First talk across the table]

Carmina: A challenge? Bring out your deck. Let us duel with honor.

Vi: Um, what?

Kabbu: What's a deck?

Carmina: Tch. Have you come to waste my time, then? I live and die by the card.

Carmina: If you're not here to play, leave.

Leif: Sounds interesting. Won't you tell us more? We may surprise you.

Carmina: You expect me to teach a newbie the ropes?

Carmina: ...Well, sure. It's been a slow day.

Carmina: The first thing you'll need is a proper deck of cards.

Vi: We aren't gonna have to buy some, are we?

Carmina: Decks are built from Enemy Spy Data. You should hold a few right now, even.

Kabbu: Oh, yes! I do love spying!

Carmina: You'll need at least one Boss Card, two Miniboss Cards and one Enemy Card.

Carmina: Come talk to me when you're ready. I long for battle.

[insufficient spy types]

Carmina: ...These aren't nearly enough.

Carmina: Come back once you have one Boss Card, two Miniboss Cards and one Enemy Card.

Carmina: There's someone selling spies here, if you're in a rush.

(minibubble) Vi: Noooo!

[have enough spies]

Carmina: ...Hmm. Yes, these will do. Although I can't speak of their quality.

Leif: You'll battle us, then?

Carmina: Already? Thought you'd appreciate the basics.

Textbox: Please teach us.

We studied.

[Win]

Carmina: Hm. Well done.

Carmina: Seems you are ready for the real thing...

Carmina: If you're ready for the real thing, let's get it started.

[Lose]

Carmina: Hmph. Oh well. There's always next time.

[talk again]

Carmina: You're up for our duel?

Textbox: Rematch Time!

Can you explain the rules again?

No thanks.

[Lose]

Carmina: That was disappointing. But at least it helped pass the time.

Leif: Tch. We'll get you next time.

(minibubble) Kabbu: Hang in there!

[Win]

Carmina: ...! I've lost!?

Leif: So it seems. Good game.

Carmina: Ahahaha... Ahahahahah!

Carmina: That I did. An excellent duel, Leif.

Vi: We get anything for winning?

Leif: Don't bring your greed into our battleground, Vi.

Carmina: Mhm. This was nothing more than a duel to clash our wits. To think I'd be bested…

Carmina: But if you really want a prize, there's a big competition on Metal Island.

Carmina: Rich bugs board the boat on the pier there, and watch us play for sport.

Carmina: The entry is pricey, but nothing compared to the prize.

Vi: Wait, you can make money playing card games?

Leif: It sounds fun. Can we enter, then?

Carmina: Take this, Leif.

Carmina: If you wish to enter...you'll need to fill up that Blank Card.

Carmina: Search for the four Card Masters across Bugaria. That's all I can say.

Kabbu: Could we have a tip, at least? Bugaria is quite vast…

Carmina: ...Eh, sure. Why not. The first card master...is old. Good luck.

Vi: Heheh. Let's go look for them! You've gotta win that prize!

Leif: You can keep the prize. We play for glory.

(minibubble) Kabbu: Don't forget the mission...

[end of quest-related dialogue]

[First talk]

Tatel: Psst.

Leif: Huh?

Tatel: You're explorers, right?

Vi: Well, yeah. You new here?

Tatel: You could say that... I've got a nice deal for you. Very nice.

Kabbu: This seems incredibly shady, par for the course…

Tatel: Shady? Gosh, no. I'm an honest informant!

Tatel: I'm sure there's enemies you've forgotten to Spy…

Tatel: For a few berries, I'll give you information about one of them. Randomly.

Leif: Randomly? How does that even work?

Tatel: Trade secret.

Vi: Uh...sure. We'll check it out later or something.

Kabbu: (Venus, I hope not.)

Tatel: Hey there. Come for some spy data?

[Spy Tatel]

Kabbu: ...? Okay, I need some help. I can't figure out what type of bug this lady is…

Leif: Hmm...maybe she's a Moth?

Vi: No way.

Leif: We could just ask her…

Kabbu: N-No! It will make us seem so uncultured! I'd rather never know...

Dan: Ahh, Doppel's Berry Juice. It has that little kick the competition just can't offer me...!

[Spy Dan]

Vi: Sometimes I see this Beetle at Fry's. He eats pretty much anything…

Leif: Ah, a true gourmet. We may have things in common.

Vi: Yeah. You're both weirdos, alright.

Leif: …

[Walking up to Shades the first time]

Vi: SHADES! You sold me stolen stuff!

Shades: Kehehe… So you've noticed, Vi? Should you be surprised?

Vi: Do you know how much trouble I almost got in!?

Shades: Kehehehe. It's all part of doing business here. And before you ask, I never give out refunds! Kehehehehe!

Vi: Grrr!

Leif: Uh, is this your...friend, Vi?

Vi: Not anymore.

Shades: Ow, really? That hurts, you know?

Kabbu: Shades...you sell Medals and trinkets, yes?

Leif: Pretty rare ones, from the looks of it.

Shades: Kehehe! Good eye, my cold friend!

Shades: Welcome to Shades' rare Medal shop, where only the rarest of the rarest Medals are for sale!

Kabbu: These are likely stolen, but...! They seem like they'd cost so many berries!

Shades: Berries? No, nono! No, my round friend.

Shades: We only accept very top quality Crystal Berries here!

Shades: Normal berries are for chumps, Crystal Berries are where it is at!

Leif: We did find a few, but... Are we really going to buy from a thief?

Shades: Kehehehe. If it makes you feel better, not ALL of them are stolen…

Vi: ...It's for the mission, right?

Kabbu: Sigh... Alright. For the mission.

Shades: Every bug's got a price! You chose a good shop to bet your integrity on!

Shades: Just stand near what you want and press |button,4| to check it out! Kekekehehehe!

Kabbu: I immediately regret this.

Leif: For the mission, Kabbu. For the mission.

[subsequent talks]

Shades: Come to ol' uncle Shades for the latest, hottest Medals around, haven't you? Kehehe!

Textbox: Wha'cha sellin'?

We’d like to see more medals.

We're just browsing.

[select medal]

Shades: That's |string,0| Medal! For only |var,10|, it can be yours…

Textbox: Gimme! Gimme!

Not this time.

[Spy Shades]

Vi: Shades' business is booming as always.

Kabbu: You know, Vi...given the nature of this place, can we be sure he's acquired all this legally?

Vi: Shh. Keep it up and they'll throw you out!

Leif: That's useful to know...

[First talk to Doppel]

Doppel: ...Howdy, look what the wind brought back.

Vi: Hi, Doppel.

Leif: Another ladybug? We thought…

(minibubble) Doppel: !

Kabbu: What are you saying, Leif? This Doppel sir is a fine Beetle.

Leif: ...Kabbu.

Kabbu: What?

Leif: ...Nothing. It's nothing.

Vi: A-Ahahaha, anyways... Um, this is Doppel! He runs the bar.

Doppel: That I do. Give the folks a bit more space to be free. Rowdier.

Kabbu: Err... What do you mean, Doppel?

Doppel: We handle jobs no one else can, pardner. Those too dangerous for the regular explorer.

Doppel: And in exchange, we get some nice favors with the Queen's folks…

Vi: And a big bunch'a berries!

Leif: Sounds interesting. What kind of jobs, then?

Doppel: Monsters. The type that wipe out squads by themselves.

Kabbu: …

Doppel: Scared?

Vi: As if!

Doppel: If you want to know more, mates...check the board here.

Doppel: And come see me if you complete any of them.

Kabbu: ...We will. Team, let's get rid of those pests.

Leif: Someone's pumped…

Vi: Agreed! Let's go get rich!

Vi: Er...carefully!

[Spy Doppel]

Vi: Running a bar sounds super fun!

Leif: You'd run just about any business that'd pay well, huh.

Kabbu: Vi, I support you, but...conduct clean business!

[Check quest board]

Doppel: Interested in that quest?

Textbox: We will do it!

Not now.

[talk after taking quests]

Doppel: Back already?

[talk again]

Doppel: You've done Bugaria a great service. Let's see if the Queen takes notice…

[after digging up first dark cherry]

[Spy Dark Cherry Salesman, before talking]

Vi: Huh. This guy's new.

Leif: He keeps staring at us... Let's see what he wants.

[first talk]

Dark Cherry Salesman: Huh!? That smell......!

Dark Cherry Salesman: You've found some Dark Cherries, haven't you?!

Kabbu: Uh, well, yes. How did you…

Dark Cherry Salesman: SNOOOOOOOORT! Yes, yes! I can feel their SCENT all over you!

(minibubble) Leif: Gross.

Dark Cherry Salesman: I have a lot of Dark Cherries with me, you see... I can smell them from miles away!

Dark Cherry Salesman: So rare and valuable... Dear cherry lovers, I'll sell some of mine for 50 berries each!

Vi: What?! Can't you lower that a bit?

Dark Cherry Salesman: Finding these cherries is no easy task! Even for my expert nose!

Dark Cherry Salesman: 50 berries. It's a steal.

Leif: We did hear of some amazing recipes using them... Hmm…

Dark Cherry Salesman: Hyuk hyuk hyuk! Please consider it, cherry lovers! It's an amazing deal!

[Spy Dark Cherry Salesman, after talking]

Kabbu: This uh, peculiar bug seems obsessed with Dark Cherries.

Leif: They ARE rare and delicious. Don't you wonder where he found so many?

Vi: Maybe he has like, a secret underground garden full of them!

Leif: We must find that garden ASAP.

Kabbu: ...You're not planning a robbery in front of him, are you!?

[talk again]

Dark Cherry Salesman: Ah! My dear cherry lovers! My offer still stands for you and you only... 50 berries for these cherries!

Textbox: We will take one.

What can we do with these?

That's too much!

[Quest: In Search of Paint...]

[first talk]

Vi: Hey, Reed.

Reed: Vi... What do you want?

Kabbu: A-are you Artia's boyfriend?

Reed: Yes I am... What is that to you? Looking for trouble, chubby?

Leif: We are doing a request for her. She asked us to get the blackest paint.

Leif: But the guy that has it doesn't want anything to do with us.

Reed: I see. I know she wants the paint, but...

Reed: I really didn't want her to get involved with that guy.

Reed: I may be a tough guy, but she is my soft spot. Wouldn't want to get her into trouble.

Reed: But since you're going in her place... I suppose I could assist you.

Reed: I used to know the guy but we have had a...falling out. So I couldn't get the paint from him anyway.

Reed: He'd probably do something horrible to me if I went by myself. But he still owes me a favor from long ago…

Reed: So here, give this to him.

Reed: Don't you dare open that, it contains sensitive info. Info for his eyes only.

Reed: Just give that to him and don't ask questions. He will give you the paint.

Leif: You know, just saying that makes us even more curious.

Vi: Uh, Leif, don't. Alright? Wouldn't want to never be able to sleep again knowing something could happen to us.

Reed: Listen, just do this and everything will end without issues.

Reed: I can trust you with that, can't I, Vi?

Vi: Yeah, yeah. I know, Reed. Just leave it to me.

Reed: Good.

Kabbu: (This is sooo shady...)

[talk again before delivering]

Reed: Deliver the note and everything will be fine. Don't you dare open it though.

Vi: We know, we know.

[talk after completing quest]

Reed: Vi, don't think that this favor makes me forgive you for your past deeds.

Vi: You tell me every time, Reed.

Reed: ...Still. Thanks.

(minibubble) Vi: ...!

[end of quest-related dialogue]

[buy everything from shop]

Shades: Kehehe! Vi, you've run me out of stock!

Vi: Your fault for selling super good stuff!

Shades: Kehehe ... The new code...it's " FRAMEONE"!

Leif: We can already get in, though…

Shades: Kehehe ... There's a "menu" you can input that on.

Kabbu: Menu? I do not understand…

Shades: Keh. Sorry. That's all I know.

Shades: Thanks for all the business! Kehehe!!!

[postcanon]

Levi: Ladybugs are free to roam the Ant Kingdom now! The Queen has my gratitude.

Levi: ...Even so, I've gotten used to this place. I hope she won't mind.

Celia: The Queen's earned a lot of respect since dealing with the Wasp King.

Celia: ...She's mellowed out. I hope she can rest easy with the Sapling gone.

[Spy Levi or Celia]

Kabbu: Now that everything's over, perhaps we should drink some juice with Levi and Celia.

Leif: We owe them a round, anyways. Remember when they helped us save Neo?

Vi: And they took the hits from Scarlet first!

Kabbu: It's been quite the journey! Heheh... Bea, 5 Berry Juices for us!

[finished all bounties]

Stratos: Hm. You really went and beat those monsters up.

Stratos: My only regret is I didn't get to see it. Heh.

Delilah: Hey, Team Snakemouth! Amazing work out there!

Delilah: Bugaria's way safer now, thanks to you clearing those bounties!

[Spy Delilah or Stratos]

Leif: That's a wrap for the bounties. Thankfully, we had their tips to find them.

Vi: It's kinda weird to take all the credit…

Kabbu: They're satisfied having found the monsters and sent us to them…

Kabbu: I'm grateful, but you're right. It's not enough! Bea! Some juice for them!

[Quest: Getting Bored]

[first talk]

Delilah: ...Heheh. Figured you'd take the quest.

Stratos: You've come to..."entertain" us?

Leif: If Doppel won't mind a broken table or two.

Vi: Loser pays the repairs, heheheh…

Kabbu: I-Isn't everyone being a bit too eager for violence…

Delilah: Hey, it's just banter!

Stratos: Although I do agree with loser paying for repairs.

Delilah: Just holler when you're ready to fight, alright?

[subsequent talks]

Delilah: Ready to go?

Stratos: You're dear comrades, but we won't hold back.

Textbox: Yes

No

[Lose]

Vi: N-No... The bill...

Leif: Ngh...That's gonna cost us...

Kabbu: What power... No wonder they can afford to slack…

Delilah: That was fun! Let's do it again sometime!

(minibubble) Stratos: Mhm.

[Win]

Stratos: H-Heh... As expected of those who beat up the Wasp King.

Delilah: Aww... I was really hoping we'd win, you know...

Vi: You're pretty good!

Leif: We can go again anytime.

Kabbu: N-Not anytime! Let's rest a bit!

Delilah: Time to pick up the tab. Oh, you can have this too!

Stratos: Thanks for the fun time.

[end of quest-related dialogue]