Ant Mines
1. Tunnels
[Overworld Spy]
Leif: Just what is Elizant up to with all these tunnels?
Kabbu: It seems the Queen hopes to connect many parts of Bugaria with these Ant Tunnels.
Vi: It's gonna make clearing quests a breeze!
Leif: Sure hope there's not an ulterior motive…
Overseer: Hey, you're the team that brought the artifact from Snakemouth, aren't ya?
Overseer: I'm the overseer here at the mines. We're digging tunnels across all of Bugaria to make life easier for everyone.
Overseer: Currently only explorers can use the tunnels we've finished. We haven't opened them to the public yet.
Overseer: We do have someone out to open them, but she's probably slacking off.
Overseer: We're behind schedule already... I hope the Queen doesn't get mad at us again.
[talk again]
Overseer: Have you seen Diana? She should be giving finishing touches to the spots leading back here.
Overseer: She's probably lazing off somewhere though... If you see her, speed her up a bit.
[Spy Overseer/Miners]
Vi: The miners look cool. Way cooler than they need to!
Leif: Might as well do their job in style.
Kabbu: (Should we work on our style more...?)
Miner Ant: One Ant could've never done all this. That's the beauty of teamwork for you.
Nessa: ZzZzZzZzZzZzZz...
Miner Ant: Stand back!
Miner Ant: If I hurt you swinging this thing, I'll get in trouble with the boss.
Miner outside Golden Settlement: Great, from farmer to miner. Ugh, I wish I could just run a shop…
Vivi: Phew... I've finally finished the Defiant Root pathway. Now I can visit the wonderful Bee Kingdom whenever I want!
Vivi: Shopping, the museums, the food... Ah! Why was I born as an ant?
[Ch 6]
Overseer: Oi, Team Snakemouth! During the attack, a piece of the main crystal fell off.
Overseer: We turned it into a pretty nifty tool for you! Would you mind testing it?
Overseer: This compass always points to this big crystal. Use it whenever you want to travel back here.
Overseer: There's quite a few tunnels leadin' back here already, the compass will take you to them!
Miner Ant: Ugh. Never expected the Wasps to drill from under the castle... Our tunnels are all messed up now!
Miner Ant: At least the main crystal is unharmed.
Miner outside Far Grasslands: Hmm. Rocks are simple to break through. The Far Grassland's flora was a big challenge, though.
Miner outside Termite Kingdom: T-The Forsaken Lands are so creepy. We needed a lot of escorts while digging.
Miner: I'm so glad we're done working there...
Miner outside Metal Island: Metal Island... It's just so expensive! I can't even imagine what kind of bugs do business there!
Miner: Why does the Queen want a tunnel there? Just to save on boat fare...?
Miner outside Rubber Prison: Watch out! This tunnel here leads to Rubber Prison and Giant's Lair!
Miner: Whatever you want there, don't blame me if anything goes wrong!
[after all tunnels unlocked]
Overseer: We...We did it! All tunnels are complete! Diana's back, too!
Ant Mines Guide: Hello, Team Snakemouth. I can bring you to many places, some for a small fee. Any of these sound appealing?
Textbox: Ant City Plaza
Patton's Hut - 10 berries
Snakemouth Den - 5 berries
Bugaria Pier - 8 berries
Nowhere.
[Nowhere.]
Guide: Hm... I see. I shall be waiting.
[Insufficient Funds]
Guide: Sorry. You don't have enough berries. Can't take you there for free, that's not how things work.
[Pick any]
Guide: Ok. I must ask you to close your eyes, though. These routes are top secret...
[Spy Guide]
Kabbu: Is there a need to wear a cloak inside a mine?
Vi: It's super dusty! We should wear cloaks here too!
Leif: Eh. We bet she just wants to look mysterious...
[either in the mines proper or the break room]
[Quest: I want a Souvenir]
Leif: Are you Vivi? We took your request.
Vivi: Oh, great! I really, really want to visit the Bee Kingdom...but the Queen hasn't allowed us to leave yet.
Vivi: Did you bring me something from there?
[something else]
Vivi: That's...not what I had in mind.
Vi: Don't get picky now. Give us the reward!
Vivi: Sorry. Can you really not bring something else?
[bug ranger plush]
Vivi: ...That's that famous Bug Ranger doll, right?
(minibubble) Kabbu: It's not a doll...
Leif: Yeah. Would that do?
Vivi: It's not a Bee, so...no.
[exit out]
Leif: Sorry. Nothing yet.
Vivi: Aw...I will be waiting here.
[Bee hat]
Vivi: Oh! That's really cute!
Vi: But I'm cuter, right?
Vivi: You are! All Bees are SO CUTE!
Vivi: ...Err, thanks. Here you go.
Vivi: found this while digging here, but it should be useful to you.
Leif: It'll be pretty good.
Kabbu: We're glad we've made you happy!
Vivi: Hee hee...it is so cute! I am totally wearing that once I get my leave! Thank you very much!
[Talk again after quest]
Vivi: Thank you for that hat! I really treasure it.
[end of quest-related dialogue]
[postgame]
Miner Ant: Glad everything is fixed now! Thanks for your help!
Miner: Can't believe Nessa slept through all that ruckus, though. I swear she only works when no one is looking.
2. Break Room
[Overworld Spy]
Vi: Whew. I'm beat. Let's rest up!
Kabbu: This break room's for the miners!
[Spy any but ! Sign ant]
Vi: The miners look cool. Way cooler than they need to!
Leif: Might as well do their job in style.
Kabbu: (Should we work on our style more...?)
Ant: I hate Metal Island. I'm not even gonna get paid enough to afford food there.
Ant: Digging's gonna be easy. Setting the entrance with all that grass, though...
Ant: I quit farming to mine, but maybe that wasn't the best choice...
Ant: A-Am I really the right one to dig at that scary place?
Vivi: The Defiant Root tunnel's coming along. I'm glad it'll be next to the Bee elevator!
Ant: Is it a good idea to dig THERE? Hope it doesn't backfire...
[Spy Ant]
Leif: What's the point of holding a stop sign in the mines? Can't she just yell "stop"?
Kabbu: We shouldn't assume any of the extreme dangers that come with breaking rocks!
[all tunnels unlocked]
[Spy Diana]
Leif: Diana's finally done. How bittersweet.
Kabbu: I'll miss finding her across the world!
Vi: I'm glad the tunnels are done, though!
[first talk, never talked with]
Diana: Hello there! Name is Diana. First time we meet, right?
Vi: Is it?
Diana: Yeah, don't remember seeing you around before.
Diana: Anyway nice to meet ya!
Leif: Well, what are you doing here?
Diana: Oh, I just finished building all the tunnels around Bugaria, so I'm just resting.
Kabbu: You made all the tunnels?
Diana: Yeah, it was a hard job, lemme tell ya.
Diana: But it is done now, so now I'm just resting.
Vi: Huh, neat. Thanks I guess, these tunnels are super helpful!
Diana: No problem! Just doing my job. See ya around!
[Subsequent talks, never talked]
Diana: A job well done! It's time to rest up!
Leif: Did we see her working anywhere...?
[first talk, talked and paid for at least one tunnel]
Diana: Oh, hey there folks! All tunnels are finally done!
Vi: Awesome! This will make travelling a breeze.
Diana: Indeed! It was tiring work, but the Queen seems satisfied.
Diana: Oh yeah, thanks for giving me those berries earlier. I feel a bit bad about asking you for them…
Diana: So here, these should help us stay even!
Diana: Well I'm just going to stay here and rest a while. Don't know what the next work is, but gotta be at full power for it!
Diana: See you around, folks!
Kabbu: Enjoy your rest, Diana!
[first talk, talked but didn’t pay for tunnel]
Diana: Oh, hey there folks! All tunnels are finally done!
Vi: Awesome! This will make travelling a breeze.
Diana: Indeed! It was tiring work, but the Queen seems satisfied.
Diana: Well I'm just going to stay here and rest a while. Don't know what the next work is, but gotta be at full power for it!
Diana: See you around, folks!
Kabbu: Enjoy your rest, Diana!
[subsequent talks, talked with or without paying]
Diana: A job well done! Thanks for the good times, y'all.
Leif: A pleasure waking you up...