Defiant Root

1. Entrance

[Story, upon first entrance]

Kabbu: Ah, it's good to be back.

Leif: Oh yeah. You mentioned staying here back with Neo.

Vi: That means we've been neighbors all along!

Kabbu: Life truly is full of small surprises like that.

Leif: Uh, cute. Anyways...how do we get to the Hive?

Vi: We just keep going straight. There's a huge elevator there!

Kabbu: I-Is it safe?

Vi: No one's fallen off yet, so it's probably safe! Let's go get this over with already!

Kabbu: Venus...watch over me...


[Overworld Spy]

Kabbu: Not much has changed. There's quite a few places I want to visit…

Vi: Really? I usually just zoom past the town unless I need the inn.

Leif: We're not familiar with the area. What's good in town, Kabbu?

Kabbu: North of here is a commercial district. The baker makes fantastic honey treats!

Vi: Seriously!?

Kabbu: The mayor's around here too, I should greet him when I get the chance…


Bee Guard: Welcome travelers, to Defiant Root. This town's name comes from the Big Tree's root, breaking through the Lost Sands.

Vi: ...I know that already.

Guard: Just doing my job.


Common Bee guard spy


Dran: Bandits have caused me some big trouble! If I wasn't blue...I reckon I'd be jailed by now.


[Spy Dran]

Vi: Poor Dran...he's had it rough lately with all these bandits.

Kabbu: Mhm...even though he is such a fine fellow, it's hard to escape superficial judgement.

(minibubble) Vi: ...

Leif: He'll be fine. And if he's not, we can help.

Kabbu: Leif, Vi...you two get more caring by the day!

(minibubble) Leif: Hmph.


Sign: Come visit Isau's Clinic! First consult is free!


Isau: Hey...welcome! What's troubling you?

Leif: We're not sick, just passing by.

Isau: That's okay. If you're ever feeling bad, drop by. First consult's free!


[Spy Isau]

Kabbu: Isau is such a relief to my eyes. She's treated many of my wounds.

Leif: Your trip from the north sounds anything but fun.

Kabbu: …

Vi: Really though...it's not so bad to have someone else take care of you, right?

Leif: Can't argue with that.


[Attempt to talk to Beette]

Vi: Nope. I don't wanna talk to her!

(minibubble) Kabbu: Vi…


[Spy Beette]

Vi: Great...she's here too.

Leif: Wonder what she's up to.

Vi: Don't know, don't care.

Kabbu: Isn't Vi being a bit too mean...?


Nish: Have a good time before you head out. Best to go into a job without any regrets.


[Spy Nish]

Kabbu: That eyepatch...so cool!

Leif: Seriously, Kabbu? Those are for covering wounds, you know.

Vi: Yeah. Can't believe you're so insensitive!

Kabbu: W-Wait, I said it was cool out of respect!


Trey: Explorers for the ants, eh? If you're interested in doing your usual questing or whatever, check the board over there.


[Spy Trey]

Kabbu: It's quite convenient to have quest boards all throughout the kingdom.

Leif: Must be a drag to update all of them…

Vi: Works for us, though. Completing these gives super good stuff!

Kabbu: Indeed. Let's check up on them every now and then.


[Examine Quest Board]

Trey: Interested in that one?

Textbox: Yes

No

[Yes]

Trey: Get to it then, you lot!

[No]

Trey: Pick something else, then!


Kina: Maki's still gone...I'm starting to get worried. He never takes this long to complete a mission.

Kabbu: I am certain he's fine!

Leif: Or maybe he…

Kina: SHUT UP! HE'S FINE!


[Spy Kina]

Leif: Kina's search for Maki continues…

Vi: That's cute and all, but she better not forget her job!

Kabbu: Knowing her, she's already finished. She's scary efficient when making time for Maki.


Dan: Ah...the bakery in this town is the best.

Dan: By mixing flour with different ingredients, it's possible to create so many different pastries! I must taste all of them!


[Spy Dan]

Leif: Ah...we can't help but be hungry around this bug.

Vi: No rush, Leif. You two can hang out!

Leif: Oh? We just might order some stuff, then…

Kabbu: Don't mind if we join you!


Mar: The desert's filled with so many spikes... I wish I could fly above them.

Mar: If I could build some sort of giant bubble... I'd walk all over them to show them who's boss!


[Spy Mar]

Kabbu: Hm... Could he be...?

Leif: You know him?

Kabbu: No. I thought I did, but... Maybe it's nothing but my imagination.


Will: Mmm. Hey. Careful round this well here, yes? You don't wanna be falling in.


[Spy Will]

Vi: I dunno why bugs stay here. It's all sandy and stuff.

Leif: ...You know, yeah. We wouldn't make this a permanent stay.

Kabbu: It's a very tightly knit community, with strong traditions!

Vi: Can't they just do their traditions somewhere nicer?

Kabbu: ...I swear, Vi...


[Spy Morty, before talking]

Kabbu: What a peculiar business. What exactly is he selling?

Leif: Only one way to find out.


[Spy Pillbug, before talking to Morty]

Leif: …

Kabbu: Um, Leif? Is something on your mind?

Leif: We want it.

Vi: We're not getting any pets!

Leif: We really really really want it.

Vi: Whatever. Talk to the merchant. But I ain't helping you buy it!


(minibubble) Pillbug: Zzz...


[First time talking to him]

Morty: Hohoh! It's Morty's bed bug rental system! Welcome!

Kabbu: A bed bug...rental service? Sir, what exactly do you mean?

Morty: It's all in the name. This pillbug here is incredible, I tell ya.

Morty: If you're tired, he will lull you to sleep and heal you fully!

Leif: Let's rent it, team.

Vi: Seriously!? This sounds like a huge scam!

Leif: B-But the pillbug…

Morty: ...Look. I don't ever do this, but if it'll earn your trust…

Morty: First rental's free, how's that? As soon as you sleep though, he'll come back to me.

Kabbu: This is quite the interesting business model…

Vi: Well...if the first try's free, I can't say no!

Leif: Yes...yes!

Morty: You won't regret it. He'll show you his super powers!

Morty: He'll do his best, so take care of him, okay?

Leif: We will. Oh, we will.

Kabbu: D-Don't forget we must return him...


[Spy Morty, after getting bedbug]

Kabbu: I must say, Morty's services were better than I expected.

Vi: It's super useful to rest anywhere! If I was him, I'd charge WAY more!

Leif: The idea that our dear bed bug could be rented to another bug...Team, we must keep renting at all costs.

Vi: Uh, just remember we don't own it or anything, okay?


[talking with him while still holding the bedbug]

Morty: Hey. How's the little guy doing?

Leif: We couldn't be happier.

Morty: Just don't hang on to him TOO long, okay?


[after using the bedbug]

Morty: Hohoh, come back for more? It's gonna be 30 berries this time!

Textbox: Hand it over.

Not yet.

[Hand it over.]

Morty: Here you go!

Morty: He'll do his best, so take care of him, okay?

Leif: We will. Oh, we will.

Kabbu: D-Don't forget we must return him...


[Not yet.]

Morty: Hmm, alright. He'll be missing you until you come back!


[Insufficient funds]

Morty: You got a free deal already. Don't be cheap!


[Spy Pillbug, after using]

Leif: Oh, dear Pibu…

Kabbu: Pibu?

Leif: We named him. Perfect, don't you think?

Vi: That's super lazy, Leif. It's just the sound it makes! It's like a river named Pshh!

Leif: Or like a Vi named Ugh.

Vi: HEY!

(minibubble) Kabbu: Pfft.


Mayor: Kabbu! You came to visit! Care to stay and chat?

Kabbu: Mayor...thank you. I'm currently on a mission, however. I'll come back again.

Mayor: Anytime, Kabbu. Bring your friends, too!


[Spy Mayor]

Vi: Getting to the mayor's house is super weird, isn't it?

Leif: Eh...we think it's a cute method.

Kabbu: Regardless of the route, this is a great place to live in.

Kabbu: He can easily oversee the whole town from here!

Vi: Look, all I'm saying is he could've paid for some stairs.


Locke: We get a lot of bee tourists, since we're so close by. But we don't really return the favor.

Locke: I've been thinking of going on an adventure up there myself. But it's hard to find the time…

Vi: (Not like he's missing much...)


[Spy Locke]

Leif: Say, the citizens of this town really enjoy that pattern on their clothing, don't they?

Kabbu: Well, they're simple to weave yet appealing...I could see why it'd be a hit.

Vi: Oh. We should open our own clothing line! With squares instead of triangles!

Leif: No way. Circles would look way better.

Kabbu: I'll keep my triangles, thank you very much.


Sign: Museum of the Ancients.


Tory: Ohohoh. Welcome, welcome! This is Defiant Root's one and only museum!

Tory: Ancient artifacts, or historic pottery...we take pride in all of it!

Leif: Wooow...


[Spy Tory]

Leif: This moth looks just as old as the rest of the museum.

Vi: Heheh. You don't get to talk about being old!

Kabbu: Vi!

Vi: O-Oh. Sorry, I…

Leif: Heh, it's fine. Walked right into that one.

(minibubble) Kabbu: Phew...


Sign: -The First Pot!-

When Defiant Root was first founded, many Termites and potter Wasps came to these lands seeking new soil.

Sign: The union of those two clay artisan species made to the creation of all of Defiant Root's buildings, and our land's famous clay pots!

Sign: If you are interested, please consider purchasing your very own masterfully crafted clay pot as a souvenir!

Sign: A perfect home decoration so you'll always remember your visit to our proud settlement!


Sign: -Tools of War?-

These weird pins were found buried in the desert ages ago.

Sign: Historians deduce that these tools were made by either roaches or giants.

Sign: As for their use, they might have been used as traps to keep invading troops away during times of war in these very lands.

Sign: No consensus on their use or creation methods has been reached yet.


Anna: Hey...I hope you're having a good day. Please be careful, okay?


[Spy Anna]

Kabbu: Something seems off about this young lady.

Leif: Hmm? ...! Her leg…

Vi: Ah...We should probably shut up.

Kabbu: I pray she did not hear us gossip...


[The bug on top of the roof, hidden from view]

???: Pssst! You! You look like you MIGHT be interested in this…

???: Spicy Berries...I have some. 16 berries a pop. You IN?

Textbox: 16 berries? What a steal!

No way!

[16 berries? What a steal!]

???: You! Here you GO...

???: Hehehe...REMEMBER! Don't tell anyone else about this!


[No way!]

???: Fine. Don't tell ANYONE else about this!


[Insufficient funds]

???: I'm running a BUSINESS here! Come back when you have MORE berries! And stay HUSH about this!


[Full inventory]

???: You're carrying TOO MUCH already! Get rid of some of that JUNK!


[Spy ???:]

Leif: What the-!? ...Yikes, we didn't see him there.

(minibubble) Vi: Eep!

Kabbu: Interesting spot. Shall we see what he has to say?


[Story, ch 4]

Mayor: Ah, Kabbu! Good to see you. Delilah's filled me in.

Kabbu: No, it's my pleasure! Thank you for everything!

Mayor: Hohoho! Don't think of it!

Leif: You've got info on the Sand Castle, correct?

Mayor: That I do. That castle's an ancient Roach structure, rumored to be at the northeastern corner of the Lost Sands.

Mayor: Mind you, that rumor's older than I am! But there IS a weird tablet in that part of the desert.

Vi: It's the only clue we have, so... Any ideas on how to get in?

Mayor: Well, scholars say that you need the Heaven and Earth keys to enter the castle.

Mayor: I've got a lead on only one of them. It's said to be...with the bandits.

Kabbu: Ngh. They've been causing us enough trouble as is.

Mayor: Ask around town, someone could have a clue on their hideout's whereabouts.

Mayor: Maybe some have heard of the other key, even!

Leif: If Elizant wasn't lying, time is of the essence. It's time to search.

Mayor: Stay safe, you three. The sands are unforgiving to those unprepared!

Kabbu: I have my team, worry not. We'll protect each other!

Mayor: I have no doubt. Even so! You've got to accept this little gift from the good old mayor!

(minibubble) Vi: Woah!

(minibubble) Leif: Thanks.

Kabbu: M-Mayor! This is too much!

Mayor: Take it, Kabbu. You can't say no!

Kabbu: ...Thank you, Mayor. We will return safely!


[talk again]

Mayor: I'll be praying for your safe return. Hopefully someone in town knows more!


Nish: The Sand Castle? I overheard some bandits bragging about some key to it…

Nish: A poor lad in the commercial district is obsessed with them. Try askin' him?


Rob: We wanted to keep traveling...but there are rumors of lots of bandits in the desert.

Rob: Guess we'll try to enjoy Defiant Root a bit more!


Bub: Ouch. This bandit situation will cost us some time... At least the food here is nice!


[Spy Rob or Bub]

Kabbu: These two crossed the desert as well…

Vi: Hope they didn't run into any bandits...


Dran: Huh? Keys? Sorry, don't know anything.


Locke: The Sand Castle? That fairy tale for kids? I heard the museum owner tell a tourist about it.


Tory: Welcome! Come to see the museum, did ya?

Leif: Actually, we'd like to ask you if you'd know anything about the Sand Castle.

Tory: The Sand Castle? Hmm...It's Roach made, that's for sure!

Tory: They say there was an old Roach village near the oasis south of town.

Tory: I'm sure those old ruins hold some important things, castle or not. Shame I'm too old to explore the desert alone!


[post-bandit hideout]

Nish: Hmm...the bandits seem to have been winding down on attacks lately.

Nish: My guess is that someone went up and took care of business at their hideout.

Nish: At least now I can worry less about having my cargo stolen.


Rob: I've heard the bandit crisis was solved! They just up and left. Talk about great timing!


Bub: Oho! We can finally move on with our travels!

Bub: But first, let's eat a bit more before leaving, this food is really nice!


Mayor: Be careful when in the desert! The sands…

Vi: Are unforgiving to the unprepared, we know.

Kabbu: We will be fine, Mayor. Don't worry about us.


[post-sand castle]

Locke: So the castle is not a fairy tale? I guess I should have paid more attention to my old classes.


Mayor: So the Sand Castle was real…

Mayor: Hopefully folks won't try to plunder it for treasures and get hurt. We should build a fence around it...


[after Quest: Bandit Hunt]

Anna: ...I um, heard you defeated the bandits…

Anna: ...Thank you...Thank you very much!


[before accepting quest]

Eremi: Uff. It's burning up today! I can't walk in this sun...


[Spy Eremi]

Vi: That's a cute apron!

Kabbu: Leif, you quite enjoy cooking. Correct?

Leif: When it's stuff we like.

Kabbu: Perhaps you should wear a cute apron as well!

Leif: That's...not how it works.

Vi: You just don't wanna wear it!

Leif: Why don't YOU get an apron then, Vi?

Vi: Ahahaha...oh whoops, time to get back to work!


[Quest: It’s Too Hot!]

Eremi: Ahh, it's too hot! Isn't there an ancient fan in here!?

Tory: Err...no.

Leif: You must be Eremi.

Eremi: Ah, yup! That's me!

Kabbu: How may we help you combat this heatspell?

Vi: Leif! Freeze her up!

Eremi: Wow! What a nice breeze!

Leif: Mission complete.

Vi: Pay up!

Eremi: W-Wait! It's already hot again!

Eremi: I'm SUPER thankful, but...I need something that will last after you're gone!

Leif: Hmm…

Kabbu: Perhaps an umbrella? Or some sort of ointment to shield you from the sun's rays?

Eremi: I'll take anything, really. Please...I'm begging you!

Vi: So much for the easy check... We'll find something, so sit tight!

Leif: Try not to uh, work yourself up until then.


[talk again]

Eremi: Phew...did you find something for the heat?

[exit out]

Eremi: Ah...please, hurry! I'm melting!


[give incorrect item]

Eremi: This isn't really gonna help. I'm grateful you've tried, but...


[Give Magic Ice]

Eremi: I don't think this cube will last too long…

Leif: This is magic ice. It never melts.

Eremi: Wait, really? Woah! Then it might help after all! Though I would have preferred an umbrella.


[Give Shell Ointment]

Eremi: Ooh! That's a fancy brand!

Kabbu: This should protect you long enough!

Eremi: Mmm, it's a good bandaid, but an umbrella would've been better.


[after ice or ointment dialogue]

Textbox: Give Eremi the |string,0|?

Textbox: Yes

No

[No]

Leif: We'll see if we find an umbrella. You'll have to wait, though.

Eremi: I'm gonna try! Patience is hard when you're melting!


[Yes]

Leif: Sorry, it's not perfect but it'll do.

Eremi: Yeah...you're right! Sorry, the heat's got me a bit cranky. I'll try it out!

Eremi: Ah, much better! Thank you so much!

Vi: No probs! Now, to seal the deal…

Eremi: Here, this should cover the item and more!

Vi: Thanks~!

Eremi: I'm gonna get going now. See you around!


[Give Leaf Umbrella]

Eremi: Wow! That umbrella's beautiful!

Kabbu: It's one of a kind, but perfect for your needs!

Eremi: Hehehe. Don't I look cute?

Vi: Super cute! Now, to seal the deal…

Eremi: You must've gone through such a hassle! I hope this makes up for it!

Eremi: Oh, and take this too!

Vi: W-Woah! You sure 'bout giving us this much!?

Leif: Yeah, it's a lot…

Eremi: This umbrella will last me more than 20 ointments! It's okay!

Kabbu: We are grateful, miss Eremi. We hope you have cooler days ahead!

Eremi: Hehe. Thank you all so much. I'll get going now!


[talk again]

Eremi: I'm gonna get going now. See you around!


[post-quest]

Eremi: Hello there! I hope everything is going well with you!

Eremi: It's nice to finally be able to look around town without feeling like I'm melting!


[talk to Eremi after giving ice or ointment, with umbrella]

Eremi: Oh! That umbrella!

Eremi: That would be really nice to protect me from sunlight! Would you mind giving it to me?

Textbox: Here you go!

Nope.

[Nope.]

Eremi: Ah, alright. If you do change your mind, let me know, alright?


[Here you go!]

Eremi: Ah! Thank you so much! This feels much better!

Eremi: Here, take this as a token of gratitude!

Eremi: Thanks for everything!

[end of quest-related dialogue]


[Ch5]

Dran: I heard the Wasps attacked the Ant Kingdom…

Dran: I think I'll cancel my trip for the time being…


Bee Guard: The Wasps just broke through the border! What was the guard on duty doing?!

Guard: We have to protect the town!


Kina: Ugh. What am I supposed to do with you now?!

Yin: M-muh muh!

Kina: DON'T YOU "MUH MUH" ME! I SEE HOW YOU KEEP LOOKING AT MAKI!

Kina: YOU BETTER NOT THINK OF DOING ANYTHING FUNNY OR I WILL END YOU!!

Yin: M-muh! Muh muuuuh!!

Leif: We'd best, uh, catch up with Maki soon.


[Spy Yin]

Kabbu: I remember Maki saying this caterpillar's name is Yin.

Vi: Isn't Yin too old to still be a caterpillar?

Leif: We can feel a faint magic inside of her. Don't think this is your run of the mill caterpillar.

Kabbu: We need to ask Maki for more information after the mission.


[Spy Kina]

Vi: Kina doesn't like Yin at all, huh.

Leif: She's way too overprotective of Maki.

Vi: Say it any louder and she'll smack us!

Kabbu: A fair warning...


[ch6]

Aebees: Everything's my fault, but I had no chance against 'em…

Aebees: How will I ever face the Queen...!?


[Spy Aebees]

Leif: The border guard's massive...ly down in the dumps.

Kabbu: Leif! How crass, to jab at her with such wordplay in her moment of weakness!

Vi: YEAH! Leif, you're the worst!

Leif: Hey, it was just a joke...


Locke: Heard the Ant Kingdom was attacked...what has this world come to be? Is nowhere safe anymore?

Locke: How long until this old town of us is next? I don't want to think about this...


Nish: Wasps attacked the Ants, huh?

Nish: ...Not my business. So long as they keep off here. Sorry.


[Quest: Rare Item Wanted!]

Kabbu: Doctor Isau! Doing well?

Isau: Why, yes! That permit... You saw my request?

Leif: Yep. We'd like to hear more about your miracle cure.

Isau: You see, I've been studying Bugaria's flora and their properties for many moons now.

Isau: I've found a combination that should heal any illness!

Vi: Woah, that's a berry maker right there!

Isau: Um, no. My hope is to be able to offer cheap treatment...

(minibubble) Vi: WHAT!?

Kabbu: You are a noble soul! I will gladly lend you my strength!

Isau: Heheheh. Thanks.

Leif: We're assuming the missing ingredient's not going to be easy to get.

Isau: Have you all heard of Snakemouth Den?

Leif: ...Yes. We're very familiar with its depths.

Isau: Excellent! Although the white Sophie Petal I seek actually grows over the den itself, I hear.

Isau: I haven't found a way to reach that high place.

Leif: So we should try to get really high up?

Vi: Leave it to us!

Kabbu: With Vi's flight, there's nowhere we can't reach!

Isau: I'll be counting on you. Don't get hurt!


[talk again]

Isau: Oh, it's you kind lot. Have you found the Sophie Petal in Snakemouth Den?


[exit out]

Isau: There's no rush. Please take your time looking for it.


[incorrect item]

Isau: A-Ah, this doesn't seem to be it. Could you um, go back to Snakemouth Den?


[give petal]

Isau: That silky white petal! You did it!

Vi: Easy peasy!

Leif: We can feel magic within it. It's sure to be what you need.

Isau: Oh, how can I ever repay you!?

Kabbu: There's no ne-Hurk!

(minibubble) Vi: Stop!

Isau: Your help was priceless! I hope this humble reward is enough.

Vi: ...I mean, it's cool. But is it enough?

Kabbu: Don't be like that, Vi!

Isau: N-No, she's right. Your help really was priceless!

Leif: She's always like that. Don't worry.

Isau: Nonsense. Here, have just a little extra!

Vi: Heheheh.

(minibubble) Kabbu: Darn...

Leif: Unbelievable…

Kabbu: T-Thank you, Isau. We hope your research goes well.

Isau: Me too. For the sake of all bugs out there...Huh? What's this?

Leif: Is there an issue?

Isau: I think this petal's got some seeds in it! They're super tiny, see?

Isau: I'll try planting a Sophie here, too. That should save explorers a lot of trouble!

Vi: It's gonna grow great, you're super kind!

Isau: Heheheh. Well, let's toast to that!


[talk after completing quest]

Isau: Thank you. Research's going well! I'll work hard for all sick bugs out there...

[end of quest-related dialogue]


[Quest: Want to Relive Memories...]

Mayor: Kabbu! Vi! Leif! It's good to see you!

Kabbu: It is always nice to be back.

Vi: You had a quest posted up and stuff, right?

Mayor: Mhm. But you shouldn't have bothered, Kabbu! I'm sure you've got more important things to do.

Leif: Well…

Kabbu: Not at all!

Mayor: ...Thanks.

Vi: Let's get on with the details! Like the reward…

Mayor: Hoho, don't worry. The mayor pays well!

Mayor: Y'see, hosting was good and all! I didn't expect to like Whack-A-Worm so much!

Leif: And you're seeking some thrills again.

Mayor: Yup! I really want to see someone score a 20!

Vi: Alright! I'll whoop em up!

Kabbu: There's a nice spot near the settlement, shall we check it out?

Mayor: Oh, oh yes! Thank you so much, Kabbu!

Mayor: I'm so excited!

(minibubble) Vi: Don't push!


[after completing quest, before opening vault]

Mayor: I hope you'll like my vault! Heheheh.

[end of quest-related dialogue]


[after quest and after opening vault]

Mayor: Everything alright? I hope you're having a good day!


[postcanon]

Nish: So you three actually managed to solve the Wasp crisis. Color me impressed.

Nish: ...If you're expecting free drinks, tough luck.


Dran: Well well, looks like the Wasp situation is over.

Dran: But to be honest, things are kinda boring now.


Locke: Seems everything is back to normal over at the Ant Kingdom.

Locke: Maybe I will finally take the time to visit sometime.


2. Elevator Area

[Overworld Spy]

Vi: Here we are. The elevator to the Bee Kingdom. Woo.

Leif: Gets the job done.

Kabbu: If we're going up, let's make sure we don't need anything from down here.


Wayde: Welcome...to T & W's inn.

Wayde: It's 4 berries per bug to stay a night here. So, 12 berries for you three. Shall I...arrange the beds?

Textbox: Yes please

No thanks.

Are you okay?

[Yes please]

Wayde:...Thank you. Your room is in the middle. Enjoy your stay.


[Insufficient Funds]

Wayde: Sorry... You don't have enough to stay here.


[No thanks.]

Wayde: We're... Here's always open. Come by again.


[Are you okay?]

Wayde: Oh, thank you... It's alright.

Wayde: Some complex things happened, and I'm coming to terms with them…

Wayde: I am grateful for your patience. Don't let it bother you.


[Talk after sleeping]

Wayde: Did you sleep well? Thank you for staying with...us.


[Spy Wayde]

Kabbu: This poor wasp... I can feel the loss in his eyes.

Vi: Uh...so he's sad, basically?

Kabbu: Indeed.

Leif: You're dying to talk to him, aren't you.

Kabbu: ...No. When it's grief like this, only time can heal it. Let's not meddle.

Vi: Kabbu?


Samira


[Spy Samira]

Kabbu: Samira's instrument is quite soothing. Perfect to relax on a sunny day.

Leif: We've never seen that instrument before, actually. Is it...an artifact?

Vi: Isn't it just a rock with holes in it...?


[Story, first talk]

Elevator Bee Guard: So you've come back, Vi. On a mission, from what I can tell?

Vi: Uh huh. Get us up?

Guard: Sure thing. Hop on, explorers.

Leif: We're not done talking about your issues, Vi. We're just saving it for later.

Vi: Drop it. Seriously. I don't want to talk about it!

(minibubble) Kabbu: Vi...


Common Bee guard spy


[talk any other time after]

Elevator bee guard: This elevator leads into the Bee Hive! Would you like to go there?

Textbox: Yes

No

[No]

Guard: Alright. Just talk to me if you wanna go.


Diana


Gate Bee Guard: If you keep going down this path, you will eventually reach the Golden Settlement.

Guard: Just be careful with the monsters on the way.


Common Bee guard spy


[First talk]

Vi: Hiya! Still looking?

Kenny: Yes. I must say, Defiant Root's got its charm as well.

Leif: Really? The sand doesn't do much for us.

Kenny: Although it's not the most prosperous, people trade and work together to endure thirst and bandits.

Kenny: It's a historic site with a tightly knit community.

Kabbu: Could this be the place you'll call home?

Kenny: ...Not yet. But I hope we'll bump into each other once more.

Leif: Safe travels.


[Talk again]

Kenny: I hope we'll bump into each other once more.


Common Kenny spy


Mines Ant


[ch4]

Will: Hey hey, feels like something bad is brewing in the horizon, isn't it?

Will: Don't even have time to check the old well these days, been so busy.

Will: Could you check it out for me?


[Spy Will]

Vi: I dunno why bugs stay here. It's all sandy and stuff.

Leif: ...You know, yeah. We wouldn't make this a permanent stay.

Kabbu: It's a very tightly knit community, with strong traditions!

Vi: Can't they just do their traditions somewhere nicer?

Kabbu: ...I swear, Vi...


[post-hideout]

Will: Lots of bandits lately... What's going on?

Will: If you plan on heading out, be careful!


Will: Wha? The well links to the Bandit Hideout? I'll be darned…


[post-first wasp invasion]

Will: Wha? The well links to the Bandit Hideout? The Wasps attacked the Ant Kingdom?

Will: Mmm... Times are getting rough.


[ch4]

Ant Guard: Explorers, the Queen has approved escorts between the Outskirts and Defiant Root. Will you ride the caravan?

Textbox: Yes

No

[Yes]

Guard: Roger.

[No]

Guard: Roger.


[after talking to Tynn in the Termite Kingdom]

Wayde: Can you believe it? My associate's back! I'm so happy…

(minibubble) Kabbu: Heheh...


[Spy Wayde or Tynn]

Leif: This inn's got its smile back.

Vi: ...I'm not gonna ask for a reward this time. I guess it's fine.

Kabbu: I'm happy for them... Some do get their friends back.

Leif: It'll be okay. Let's rest up.


Tynn: Oh, my friends! Welcome to T & W's!

(minibubble) Wayde: Welcome back!

Tynn: You're getting a special deal from us. 7 berries a night!

Textbox: Thank you!

Just passing by!

How's everything?

[Insufficient funds]

Tynn: Oh, sorry. Ship's running tight, huh...


[Thank you!]

Tynn: Cheers! The middle room's all ready for you!

(minibubble) Wayde: Sleep well!


[Just passing by!]

Tynn: We're always open!

(minibubble) Wayde: Come again!


[How's everything?]

Tynn: Heheh. I'm so grateful we met. We're doing great!

Tynn: I really missed my room... I left something nice for you!

[before picking up Lore Book]

Kabbu: O-Oh! Thank you!

(minibubble) Vi: Nice!

Leif: Keep on trucking, you two.


[after picking up Lore Book]

Leif: It was very helpful, thank you. Stay well, you two.


[after sleeping]

Tynn: Did you sleep well? Thank you for staying with us!

(minibubble) Wayde: Come again!


3. Commercial

[Overworld Spy]

Leif: Business is booming.

Vi: There's so many shops, and they all sell unique items!

Kabbu: We simply cannot skip going to the bakery!

Leif: We feel there's more to this place. A little supply gathering detour won't hurt.


[Spy Crisbee]

Kabbu: Ah, good old Crisbee's. It's nice to see this place again.

Leif: Again, Kabbu?

Kabbu: Mhm. On my first trip here, I would eat here every day.

Kabbu: I must say, I've heard the food's gotten even better!

Leif: Is that so? Now we've got to taste some…

Vi: A bee chef out of the Hive, huh...


[First talk in a row]

Crisbee: Hehehey! Welcome to Crisbee's, the best bakery in town! And uh, the only one...

Crisbee: Give me some stuff to bake with, and I'll try to rise to the task!


[Talk again, in a row]

Crisbee: Welcome to Crisbee's, I'm always happy to see you again! Wanna cook some stuff?


Textbox: Cook with one ingredient.

Cook with two ingredients.

What do you have for sale?

Nothing.

[Empty inventory]

Crisbee: Uh oh. There's not enough food to go around... Come back later?


[Cook with one ingredient.]

Crisbee: Gotcha. What're we cooking with?

[select]

Crisbee: So we're cooking with |string,0|? I could use the practice!

Textbox: Yep!

Nah.


[Cook with two ingredients.]

Crisbee: Okay, hand over the first!

Crisbee: Alright, just one more and we're set!

Crisbee: So we're cooking |string,0| and |string,1|? This'll be good training!

Textbox: Yep!

Nah.


[either one or two]

[Yep!]

Crisbee: Huff. Okay, here it goes! Wish me luck!


[mistake]

Crisbee: Ah...I really did try...I'm sorry.


[success]

Crisbee: Heheh. Nailed it! I'm getting so much better!


[any end]

Crisbee: Come again, won't you? I'd love to keep improving!


[What do you have for sale?]

Crisbee: Oh, you noticed? I practice a lot, so I have leftover pastry and ingredients…

Crisbee: So I thought it'd be nice to sell them! Just press |button,4| near 'em and I'll tell you more.


[Nothing./exit out any point in a string]

Crisbee: Oh...that's okay. Crisbee's always open!


[examine shop item]

Crisbee: That |string,0| goes for |currency,var,1|! D-Does it look any good to you?

Textbox: I'll take it!

No thanks.

[I’ll take it!]

Crisbee: Heheheh. Thank you for all your support!


[Insufficient funds]

Crisbee: Um, sorry...I'd love to just give it to you for free, but I can't...


[Full Inventory]

Crisbee: Oh, whoops. You're full of stuff right? You'll have to empty those pockets first!


[Quest: I Wanna Get Better!]

Crisbee: Hehehey! Welcome to Crisbee's! You're the fine ones that took my request, right? What's up?

Textbox: We'll help you train.

Cook with one ingredient.

Cook with two ingredients.

What do you have for sale?

Nothing.


[We'll help you train.]

Crisbee: So I had this idea for a dish...I'm gonna need a Spud. Then I can make something really good! Um, probably...

[give something else]

Crisbee: Hmm...I don't think that'll do. Please bring me the right ingredient!


[exit out]

Crisbee: No rush. Just drop by whenever you find one!


[give]

Crisbee: Yes! This is perfect!

Crisbee: I'll get right into it. Wish me luck!

Crisbee: Hehe! My flour really did the trick... Try it out!

Crisbee: How's it look?

Leif: Honestly? Pretty good.

Crisbee: Awesome. I'm ready to step it up a little! Just a little.

Crisbee: Let's see... Try to bring me a Succulent Berry. I'll try to make something super tasty!


[Talk again]

Crisbee: Hehehey! Welcome to Crisbee's! I'm ready to cook while you find that Succulent Berry!


[We'll help you train.]

Crisbee: A Succulent Berry...It's gonna turn out awesome! You've found it?

[give]

Crisbee: Yes! This is perfect!

Crisbee: I'll get right into it. Wish me luck!

Crisbee: I'm so glad I was right... The Succulent Berry's real flavor comes out when you bake it!

Crisbee: I'm getting so much better... Alright. I can finally do it. The forbidden recipe!

(minibubble) Kabbu: F-Forbidden?

Crisbee: First, I'm gonna need a Spicy Bomb to give the dish a really nice "Boom!"

(minibubble) Leif: ?

Vi: A...A bomb?

Crisbee: Then I'll bake it with an Abomihoney! I'm so excited!

Vi: Wait! An ABOMIHONEY!? That plus a bomb...Are you SURE!?

Leif: We're curious, but mostly worried.

Crisbee: It's, um, really risky...but the legend says it'll bring honey to a new level!

Crisbee: I was really scared to try before but...I've trained so much! I think I can pull it off!

Kabbu: Team, let's believe in Crisbee! If we don't, why did we take that mission?

Vi: I mean, you're right, but…

Leif: If it's forbidden, it's probably super delicious. Let's do this.

Vi: Okay, geez! We'll bring it! I've got a bad feeling, though…

Crisbee: Oh, thank you so much! I won't disappoint you, I promise!


[Talk again]

Crisbee: We're almost done! Only the Spicy Bomb and the Abomihoney are left!

Crisbee: If you bring me the ingredients, I can bake them for you!


[We'll help you train.]

Crisbee: Did you bring the Spicy Bomb and an Abomihoney?

Textbox: Yes

No

[No]

Crisbee: Alright. No rush. But please bring them soon! I can't wait to get started!


[Yes, don’t have]

Crisbee: Ah, you still don't have them?

Crisbee: Remember, I need a Spicy Bomb and an Abomihoney! Then my ultimate recipe will be ready!


[Yes]

Crisbee: Yes! This is perfect!

Crisbee: With these...I'm going to cook the forbidden recipe!

Crisbee: Oh no... D-Did I mess up!?


[post-battle]

Crisbee: ...I don't get it. I did everything right, I think…

Vi: Abomihoney is super dangerous! Doesn't matter how good you bake it!

Crisbee: S-sorry... I guess the "forbidden" wasn't just for show.

Kabbu: It's okay, Crisbee. Even if it wasn't food, you cooked it to perfection!

Leif: Shame we couldn't eat it though…

Crisbee: Hmm... Wait up, okay? I'm gonna try again. Not following any old legend! This dish is all me!

Crisbee: Thank you, everyone! For real now, something yummy only I can cook!

Kabbu: This looks fantastic, Crisbee! Oh... The TEXTURE!

Crisbee: I made some more for everyone!

Vi: Woah...It's super yummy!

Leif: Incredible... We must have more!

Crisbee: It's all thanks to your help! If you bring me a Glazed Honey and a Flour Bag, I'll make you more!

Leif: You've earned yourself a regular.

Vi: Heheh. You're gonna be famous in no time!

Kabbu: I'll have to be careful not to eat TOO many…

(minibubble) Leif: Nuh-Uh. Give us more.,

Crisbee: We're best friends now. Come whenever you want, and I'll bake you some real tasty stuff!

[End of Quest-related dialogue]


[Spy Sandy]

Leif: That dry bread looks go-…

Vi: Leif?

Kabbu: Are you alright?

Leif: Some sand just fell on it…

Vi: Nothing some shaking can't fix!

Leif: You have fun eating it. We've got standards.


Sandy: Hello there. If you are interested in any of my wares, just check them over there and press |button,4| on whatever you want.

Sandy: Or we could trade some goods instead.

Textbox: We have some things to sell.

Just browsing.

[We have some things to sell.]

Sandy: What do you have to offer?


[Empty Inventory]

Sandy: It doesn't seem like you have anything to offer me.


[select item]

I can buy that |string,0| for |currency,var,10|. Interested?

Textbox: Yes

No

[Yes]

Sandy: Thank you. I've been looking for this! Anything else?


[No/exit out]

Sandy: Please do check my other wares.


[Just browsing.]

Sandy: Please do check my other wares.


[Examine shop item]

Sandy: Ah, I see your eyes darting over that |string,0|.|currency,var,1| for it, interested?

Textbox: I'll take it!

No thanks.

[I'll take it!]

Sandy: Thank you very much.


[No thanks.]

Sandy: Please do check my other wares.


[Inventory Full]

Sandy: I appreciate your interest in it, but you can't carry any more stuff.


[Insufficient funds]

Sandy: Sorry, it seems you can't afford this trade.


Common amber dialogue


[Spy Amber]

Vi: So is this Ms. Amber, or another ant?

Leif: That's a dumb question. How would she have our items if she wasn't?

Kabbu: Perhaps they work in shifts, and transfer items between each other…

Vi: So is she Amber or not!?

Leif: Dunno.


[first talk]

Fuzzo: I've heard you saved my mates from some bandits.

Fuzzo: ...I'm bad at this, so I'll only say it once. Thank you.

Vi: It was no problem! Now, for a rew-

Kabbu: It was nothing! We look forward to buying from you in the future.

(minibubble) Leif: Heheheh.


[Subsequently]

Fuzzo: Heh. With all the tourists coming back from the festival... Business will be good.


[Spy Fuzzo]

Leif: These merchants really get around.

Vi: Defiant Root's the best place to restock, you know? They get lots of stuff for cheap!

Kabbu: You're surprisingly well informed…

Leif: If it's about money, it shouldn't surprise you.

Vi: Yep! In business, knowing's half the battle!


Sign: Ye Ol' Blacksmithey.


Ven: Blasted bandits...I can't forgive what they've done to her. If you see any, don't be merciful.


[Spy Ven]

Kabbu: This fellow seems to be diligently guarding this sign.

Vi: Huh. I think I saw him when I left the Hive, but he looked a lot happier.

Leif: It's not like we know what's going on in his life. We shouldn't be too nosy.

Kabbu: B-But being nosy is a part of helping others!

Leif: …

Kabbu: Fine...


Butomu: Hrm...I can't just leave the forge. How will I get that ore?


[Spy Butomu]

Kabbu: Miss Butomu! What an honor!

Vi: Uh, is she special? She makes Medals, right?

Kabbu: Well, yes...but there are many tales of her strength. Of her journeys!

Kabbu: She'd slowly travel across the lands collecting materials, and no obstacle would be a match for her!

Kabbu: They say she walked right through a boulder!

Leif: Now that's gotta be fake...


Engira: Hohoho! Check my mecha claw out! Spiffy, ain't it?

Enira: A new frontier of WEAPONRY awaits! By my CLAW!


[Spy Engira]

Leif: Nice claw.

Vi: I don't get what's the big deal with it.

Kabbu: Well, he's the blacksmith...so long as it helps him out, it's all that matters!


[First talk]

Sun: Travelers...I can see the scars of battle on your being.

Vi: Uh…

Sun: Worry not, I only wish to help. I've got some powerful berries on me.

Leif: Hmm. Just how powerful?

Sun: These berries can boost your combat abilities when eaten.

Sun: You can't really share them though... You'll have to decide who eats which.

Kabbu: Those sound quite helpful.

Vi: Bleh. Knowing these merchants it's gonna cost us a wing…

Sun: You're not wrong, traveler. I'm selling an HP boosting Heart Berry right now. 100 Berries.

Vi: What!?

Leif: Just think of the HP, Vi.

Vi: Just think of the 100 berries, Leif!

Kabbu: Err, we'll come back when we've decided, sir.

Sun: Don't take too long. Who knows when they'll spoil.


[Talk again]

Sun: Travelers. You've come for the HP boosting Heart Berry? It's still 100 berries.

[available starting ch 3]

Sun: Travelers. You've come for the TP boosting Bond Berry? It'll be 100 berries.

[available starting ch 6]

Sun: Travelers. You've come for the Attack boosting Super Pepper? It'll be 150 berries.

[available starting ch 7]

Travelers. You've come for the Defense boosting Iron Seed? It'll be 180 berries.

Textbox: Hand it over.

Not yet.

[Not yet]

Sun: No problem, travelers. I hope you're back soon, before this chance slips away.


[Insufficient funds]

Sun: ...Travelers, I made my price clear. I will not be swayed.


[Hand it over.]

Sun: Use it well, travelers.

[if you can still buy more]

Sun: I still have a few berries I can sell you, travelers. Come back later when you're interested.


[no more berries available at this point]

Sun: I do not have any more berries with me at the moment, but I might find some more in the future. Please come back some other time.


[talk again, nothing more available yet]

Sun: I no longer have anything that might interest you. Be safe, travelers.


[Spy Sun]

Vi: Hey Kabbu, is this your dad?

Kabbu: What? Vi, we look nothing alike!

Leif: You look pretty similar to us.

Kabbu: Excuse me? The green hues are completely different!

Vi: Eh... Maybe all beetles just look the same.

Leif: Wow. So do all bees.

Vi: Hey!


[before accepting Stolen Item quest]

Sign: Under renovation. Come back soon!


[Quest: Vi’s Request]

[Spy Genow]

Leif: Must be rough being a Bumblebee in this heat…

Vi: He's wearing a scarf, right? Doesn't seem like he minds.

Kabbu: Now that's what I call heat tolerance…


[first talk]

Genow: This place is lovely. I just found some great cloth for my place!

Leif: Would you mind showing us?

Genow: Sure!

Genow: Beautiful, right?

Kabbu: Indeed! This must be in line with what that fine bee wanted…

Vi: It's really cool. Where did ya get it?

Genow: Um, right here. But it was the last one…

Vi: You wouldn't, uh, sell it or anything right?

Leif: We've been looking a long time for something like it.

Genow: U-Um…

Kabbu: If it's not for the money, we could trade for it as well?

Genow: Wow, you're really serious about this huh.

Genow: Let me think…

Genow: I went to the Ant Kingdom earlier, but I didn't get to pick up anything.

Genow: I'd trade this cloth for a toy, or some souvenir like that?

Leif: We can do that.

Vi: Yeah! We live there and all!

Genow: Really? Then this must be fate!

Genow: I'll be here for a good while, so I'll hang on to the cloth.

Genow: Looking forward to what you bring!


[subsequent talks before getting souvenir]

Genow: I'll be here for a good while, so I'll hang on to the cloth.

Genow: Looking forward to what you bring!


[have souvenir]

Genow: So you brought me a souvenir from the Ant Kingdom?

[incorrect item]

Genow: Um, are you sure this is from there? Not feeling it...


[exit out]

Genow: Well, if you find anything, you know where to find me!


[give Ant Doll]

Genow: A little ant toy! It's adorable!

Vi: It's the cutest, right?

Genow: Mhm. It's going to look wonderful in my room. Can't wait to tell my teammate!

Genow: Here. The cloth you wanted.

Kabbu: Thank you so much!

Leif: Excellent. Our goal is finally within reach.

Vi: Let's go get that paint! Heheheh.

Genow: It was nice to meet you!


[subsequent talks]

Genow: Can't wait to show it to my teammate! Thank you!

[end of quest-related dialogue]


Shay: ...What? I'm just enjoying some shade. Stop staring.

Kabbu: S-Sorry...


[Spy Shay]

Vi: Shady mosquitos are everywhere, huh.

Leif: Hey. The juice seller in the Golden Settlement is honest.

Kabbu: Indeed. Vi, you shouldn't generalize a whole group!

Vi: Geez, I was just saying...


Xic: Kuku. Welcome to the poison emporium. Your number one place to get exotic toxins.

Xic: Kuku. If you're interested in pain, get close to its vessel and press |button,4| to call me!


[Examine item]

Xic: Kuku...That |string,0|? |currency,var,1|.

Textbox: I'll take it!

No thanks.

[I'll take it!]

Xic: Kuku. Thank yooou very much-a.


[No thanks.]

Xic: Kukumph.


[Insufficient Funds]

Xic: Kuh? No money? No sell for you, then!


[Full Inventory]

Xic: Kuku, where will you carry that!?


[Spy Xic]

Leif: So the rumors were true. There is a master of all poison in this town.

Vi: Err, where...no, WHEN did you hear that?

Leif: Kut mentioned him. His ingredients carry more toxins than you could imagine.

Kabbu: Do we even want to ask?

Leif: Look. We're buying these. And cooking them.

Vi: No way! Do it with your own berries!


Charmy: Hello there lovelies! Welcome to my humble stall.

Charmy: Here, I offer charms which can change how battles go on for you, for only a few berries.

Charmy: I have a few different charm types, which is how long their effects will last. The more they last, the more berries they cost of course!

Charmy: Could I interest you in any charms?

Charmy: What kind of charm are you interested in?

Textbox: Cheapskate Charm - 10 berries

Regular Charm - 20 berries

Overcharmed - 40 berries

How do charms work?

Not interested right now.

[any kind of charm]

Charmy: Alright! Let's start then!

Charmy: There you go! Now you're all charmed up.

Charmy: Who knows how it will help you out? Might even get you out of a pinch!

Charmy: Come back later when you want more charms!


[Insufficient Funds]

Charmy: Sorry lovelies, without berries, I can't do anything for you.


[Not interested right now.]

Charmy: Aw. Come back if you ever change your mind, alright?


[How do charms work?]

Charmy: Simple! Once you're charmed, there is a random chance my magic will activate in battle.

Charmy: Depending on when it activates, different effects can happen.

Charmy: Like, granting a boost of power when attacking, or increasing your toughness before an enemy attack…

Charmy: Even recovering your HP or TP depending on what happens!

Charmy: Charms only last a few times, however. Once they run out, you can just come back and reapply them to benefit again!

Charmy: The charm types only change how long they last, but buying in bulk can net you a nice discount.

Charmy: So, might I interest you in any charm?


[coming back before a charm wears off]

Charmy: Hey there! Already back? That charm I gave you is still active.

Charmy: Would you like me to overwrite it?

Textbox: Yes please.

No thanks.


[Spy Charmy]

Kabbu: Ooh! The charm dancer! We simply must purchase one!

Leif: We thought you weren't too keen on fortune…

Kabbu: I've seen these work with my very own eyes. There's no luck involved.

Leif: Uh huh... Maybe just one, then.


[ch4]

Ven: Curses! One of them hid in the well!

Vi: Huh?

Ven: One of those blasted bandits, of course! How dare they hide in our town...


[buy key]

Ven: Whatever you do, stay far away from the Bandit Hideout at the southeast!

Ven: They'll do anything for berries... even hurt others without mercy!


[post-bandit hideout]

Ven: The bandits have calmed down a little, but they're still a nuisance…

Ven: Someone must deal with them! I would do it myself, but...


[Quest: Bandit Hunt]

Ven: You took my request, didn't you?

Leif: We did. Beat some bandits, is that it?

Ven: Yes. These blasted bandits...I will never forgive them…

Ven: Please, I cannot go myself. I have my reasons. Besides, I am not equipped for it.

Kabbu: Leave it to us, we will teach those evildoers a lesson!

Ven: You have my gratitude. I need you to defeat at least 20 of them.

Ven: Any of them will do. Be it the dragonflies, the crickets, the ladybugs, whichever.

Ven: Just beat them up so they stop attacking the citizens of Defiant Root!

Vi: You got it! Just have our reward ready when we're back!

Ven: As long as they stop attacking us... You shall receive your reward. Notify me once you've beaten 20 of them.


[Talk without having defeated enough]

Ven: Seems you still need to teach a few more bandits a lesson. Just beat 20 bandits, any of them, and I will reward you.

Kabbu: It'll be good to check the Bestiary. It should hold how many we've defeated!


[Talk, defeated 20]

Ven: You've done it, haven't you!? I can tell their foul deeds have become less frequent. Good job!

Kabbu: Justice has, in fact, been delivered!

Ven: If only I had more to give. Here's what I promised you.

Ven: Once more, you have my gratitude. Now at least she can rest easy now.

Leif: No problem. Take care of yourself.

Ven: It will be much easier now. Stay safe during your travels.


[talk post-quest]

Ven: Thank you. For everything. I am sure she is grateful too.

[End of quest-related dialogue]


[Quest: Card Masters of Bugaria]

Shay: ...I see. You're card players, huh?

Leif: You're quick on the uptake. Ever heard of the Card Masters?

Shay: You're talking to the one and only.

Kabbu: A-Aren't there four?

Shay: You ready for this? I have no plans to go easy on you.

Textbox: Bring it on!

Not yet.

[Not yet.]

Shay: Tch. Don't bother me then.


[Bring it on!]

Shay: Feel the sting of a pro player!


[Lose]

Leif: Ngh...Strong.

Shay: The title of card master isn't given to just anyone. Best of luck next time.


[Win]

Shay: ...I've lost to a rookie!?

Leif: Your overconfidence was your defeat.

Shay: I learned a strategy or two, I'll give you that. I, Shay, shall upgrade your card on my duelist honor.


[Masters remaining]

Shay: You still need to defeat the remaining masters. But they don't get any better than me, really.

Shay: Here's a good hint: "Someone shy, but when challenged, changes completely."

Kabbu: It pains me to say there's no shortage of shyness in this kingdom. Thank you for your help, however.

Shay: No problem. If you're up for another game, just say it. I'll give you a good fight.

Leif: Hmm. Anytime, Shay.


[Final Master]

Shay: With this full card, no one's going to stop you from entering the Metal Island tournament.

Vi: We did it! The prize is just within reach!

Shay: Show the old sailor by the pier this card, and he'll give you a good discount. Beats swimming.

Leif: Thank you. It's time to test our skills against the elite.

Kabbu: Let us go. Towards Metal Island!


[after winning]

Shay: Up for another match?

Textbox: Bring it on!

Not yet.


[Bring it on!]

Shay: Feel the sting of a pro player!


[win again]

Shay: So I lose again... Here's something for your trouble. I did come up with some tricks.

[End of quest-related Dialogue]


[Quest: Ore Wanted]

Kabbu: Ms. Butomu? We've seen your listing!

Butomu: Is that so, noble explorers? You've found the crimson ore?

[Incorrect Item]

Butomu: Hrm. No, this will not do. You must have made a mistake.


[exit out]

Hrm? Well, I'll be waiting for your fine results!


[give Crimson Ore]

Butomu: ...! Yes! This is it! You've truly found it!

Leif: No problem.

Butomu: Pardon me, but I will get to work immediately.

Butomu: I've been itching to finish this Medal.

Butomu: Hrm. Excellent! A masterpiece. Would you take it as your reward?

Vi: Woah, for real?

(minibubble) Kabbu: It's...heavy!

Butomu: Hohoh! Sorry...I thought I made it light enough for you brave folk!

Kabbu: W-We'll manage. Thank you, Ms. Butomu.


[talk after]

Butomu: Hrm. I wonder what my next work shall be!

[end of quest dialogue]


[After Sand Castle]

[Spy Neil]

Vi: Hey, that ice isn't melting!

Kabbu: ...It'd be more impressive if we hadn't met Leif.

(minibubble) Leif: Heh.


Neil: Hey there! Some folk actually unearthed the old Sand Castle! So I went in and got some of these Magic Ice cubes!

Neil: Do you want one? It's 10 berries for this Magic Ice that never melts! Great for cold recipes!

Textbox: Yes

No

[No]

Neil: Ouch! Don't be so cold, will ya!


[Insufficient Funds]

Neil: Hey hey! You don't have enough!

Neil: Come on, I have to risk my life every time I go there to get more from those freak things in the castle!

Neil: I should ask for more berries for these…


[Full inventory]

Neil: Wait wait! How are you going to carry it?! Sell something before you buy it!


[Yes]

Neil: Hoho! Thank you!

Neil: Nice doing business with you!


[Quest: Lost Item]

[Spy Zasp]

Vi: Hey! That guy looks familiar!

(minibubble) Kabbu: D-Does he?

Leif: Could this be...?


Zasp: ...! You!

Kabbu: Hm?

Zasp: ...N-Nothing. Have you found the "thing"?

[give incorrect]

Zasp: That's not it. Find it soon, I ain't got too much time.


[exit out]

Zasp: Hmph. Just find the "thing" and bring it back to me.


[Mothiva doll]

Zasp: YES! ...Err, thanks. Here's your reward.

Zasp: This never happened. I'll be going now.

Leif: Don't trip on the way to that concert.


[talk again]

Zasp: ...

[end of quest-related dialogue]


[ch6]

Fuzzo: Drat. The Wasp attack will cause a dent on business...


Bee Guard: With the Wasp attack, the order for battle gear has skyrocketed! And so has my workload!

Guard: I hope we really don't have to fight in a war...


[Spy Kali]

Kabbu: Ms. Kali's made quite a name for herself in town! Her wares are very popular.

Vi: Eh, they're way too expensive.

Leif: And we're already beautiful.

Kabbu: Al...right?


[Quest: Stolen Item]

Kali: I can't believe it! My baby! My handmade, extremely high-quality silk!

Leif: That's gotta be Kali. Excuse us, miss?

Kali: Whatever could you want? Can't you see I'm devastated?

Vi: We're here to help!

Kabbu: You need not suffer any longer. Could you tell us what happened?

Kali: Aah...Explorers! Please excuse me, I've been very on edge.

Kali: I have ample reason to believe bandits have stolen my silk!

Kali: Not any silk, yes? This one costs both time and many berries to manufacture!

Leif: The bandits've really done a number on Defiant Root.

Kabbu: Leave it to us! You will be able to craft again soon!

Kali: So dashing! Please, return it before they ruin it!

Vi: You got it. Start getting that reward ready!


[talk again]

Kali: Oh, what great timing! Could it be you've retrieved my precious silk!?


[wrong item]

Kali: No, no, no! This isn't it. How distressing!


[exit out]

Kabbu: Sorry, not yet.

Kali: You haven't? I do apologize for jumping to conclusions. Would you please go? I need to grieve.


[give stolen silk]

Kali: Ah! My baby! My handmade, extremely high-quality silk!

Leif: It did feel incredible carrying it back here.

Kabbu: Miss Kali, did you truly create such an exquisite texture?

Kali: That's right. Silks and the wondrous items of fashion and leisure it can be woven into are my absolute PASSION.

Vi: They've gotta be worth a fortune! No wonder it got stolen.

Kali: A fortune? Hah! You cannot put a price on a masterpiece.

Kali: ...Though I'll have you know my prices are very economical, darlings.

Vi: This place is so cool though. I've never seen this big wheel before!

Kali: W-Wait! Do be VERY careful near that vase, my dear. It's a gift from a client very close to me.

Kabbu: Incredible. Your work touches the hearts of the wearer that strongly!

Leif: Shame we're not too much into fashion…

Kali: I'm itching to get back to work, so…

Kali: Please, let me reward you for all you've done for this shop.

Kali: And you all seem absolutely exhausted, you poor things. Breathe this in, my darlings, it should soothe and fix your wounds with ease.

Kabbu: Oh! Thank you so much!

Vi: Huh?! This smoke... I-I...

Vi: COUGH! COUGH! COUGH! HACK!

Leif: Vi, watch out!

Vi: ATCHOOOO!!

Vi: ...S-Sorry. This smoke makes me really dizz-

Kali: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

Kali: That vase was a one of a kind design from…

(minibubble) Leif: Ah crud.

Kali: It's shattered, ruined, obliterated! Oh this is the worst day of my LIFE!

Vi: I...I'm sorry!

Kali: Sorry is NOT enough! It's time to show you the consequences of touching things that do not belong to YOU!

Vi: COUGH! COUGH! STOP IT! I SAID I'M SORRY!

Leif: What's this smoke...?

Kabbu: ...N-Nghh...Vi, Leif!

Kali: Come hither, my dear Beetle…

Kabbu: Hnnnng...what...is...going...on...? My...body...

Kali: A surprise you could resist my charms, oh blue one.

Kali: I digress, come, my Knight, let's give these two a proper thrashing!

Leif: Kabbu, what do you think you're doing?

Vi: You're gonna BETRAY US!? OVER THIS!?

Kabbu: I...can't control...my body...

Kali: A puppet on silken strings, now... Let's begin, shall we?


[first time defeating Kabbu before defeating Kali]

Kali: Oh no no, my valiant knight, do rise once more! Healing dust!


[battle]

Kali: A-Ah! I...I yield!


[post-battle]

Leif: This was unnecessary. We could've replaced the vase.

Kabbu: Extremely unnecessary! Please don't control my body!

Vi: I...I'm sorry. That smoke made me dizzy, I couldn't help it…

Kali: …

Kali: …

Kali: ...*Sigh* Alright. I apologize as well, my dears.

Kali: It was quite uncouth of me to lose my temper.

Kali: Let's put this behind us, hm? Water in the oasis as it were. I'll see if Butomu can fix the vase…

Leif: Fine with us. We're too lazy to press charges.

Vi: I'll stay super far from the fixed one, promise!

Kabbu: Despite the downward turn...we hope you make great things with that silk, Kali!

Kali: Oh. I assure you, I can and will, my dear knight.

Kali: ...Please remove yourselves from my shop, if you would be so kind.


[talk again after fight]

Kali: ...Out.


[come back]

Kali: Oh, that Butomu's a miracle worker! Please do keep your distance from this one.

(minibubble) Vi: Sorry...

[end of quest-related dialogue]


[before accepting quest, ch5]

Engira: ...My claw...Where's...where's...Where's my claw!?!?


[Spy Engira, missing claw]

Leif: Poor guy. The claw really was a big charm point.

Vi: Is it that big of a deal? He can just get another tool, right?

Kabbu: Would you so quickly abandon your Beemerang?

Vi: ...Alright, alright.


[Quest: My Mecha Claw!]

[first talk]

Engira: Where's my claw!?!?

Leif: Woah, chill out.

Vi: You're Engira, right? You lost that claw thing?

Engira: Grr... Yes. Those darn Wasps! I'm sure they're responsible!

Kabbu: Wouldn't one sooner blame the bandits?

Engira: As if those uncultured criminals would know the value of MY CLAW!

Engira: Heck, if it wasn't the Wasps, they hired the bandits to do it!

Leif: That's not much of a clue, is it?

Engira: Look. It's gotta be in their kingdom, or the Far Grasslands.

Engira: If anyone can find it, it's explorers, right!?

Kabbu: Worry not. We shall recover YOUR CLAW!


[subsequent talks]

Engira: Have you found my claw!?!?

[exit out]

Engira: Please...PLEASE find it...


[incorrect item]

Engira: Does this look like a claw to you!? Like I could wear this!?

Vi: Uh, whoops! Wrong one…


[give claw]

Engira: Yes...YES!!! I missed you so much!

Kabbu: It fits you very well, Engira!

Vi: Can you make us something cool with it?

Engira: Hm. Well, it'll take a bit. But I do have this prototype...

Leif: This'll do. Thanks.

Engira: Heheheh...If you think that Medal's good, wait until you see what I'll make with my claw!


[talk again]

Engira: Heheheh. Butomu's gonna see some real blacksmithing now!

[end of quest-related dialogue]


[postcanon]

Fuzzo: Heh, peace has returned. It's the best time for business!


4. Well

[Overworld Spy, pre-bandit hideout]

Leif: So we've come to the bottom of this well for...not much, really.

Vi: Yeah, it's just a bunch of water!

Kabbu: It IS a well…


[Spy Astotheles]

Leif: A curious place to set shop.

Kabbu: Well, anyone who can help will do. No matter where they fancy to sit!


Astotheles: Tsk. Word spreads quick. You look for the ancient keys?

Astotheles: Maybe I can help you. For 30 berries, that is.

Textbox: Give Berries.

Ignore him.

[Ignore him.]

Astotheles: Suit yourselves.


[Insufficient Funds]

Astotheles: I don't deal with cheapskates.


[Give Berries.]

Astotheles: You're a wise bunch. Here.

Vi: Um, what's this? The key?

Astotheles: The bandits lurk in the southeast of the desert. That's your ticket in.

Leif: Just how do you have this?

Astotheles: …

Kabbu: W-Well, no matter. We'd best start planning our trip there!


[talk again]

Astotheles: I'll be seeing you.


[Overworld Spy, post-bandit hideout]

Leif: To think this place connects to the hideout…

Leif: It must have made their crimes that much easier to commit.

Vi: They better lay off after that smackdown!


[postcanon]

Will: Hey. Stuff calmed down, so I'm checking out the well!

Will: Let's see if I can patch this crack...


[Spy Will]

Kabbu: That's some devotion to this well…

Leif: Shall we visit the hideout before the shortcut's fixed?