A Nopon's Counsel/Script

The following is the script of dialogue used in the hero quest A Nopon's Counsel.

Enter the Urayan Tunnels

Noah

We don't know what lies ahead, so let's go carefully.

Taion

Indeed. I want to be out of here as fast as possible, but haste can only spell trouble.

Riku

This place rich in ore and gemstone! Speed is of essence!
All treasure will belong to Riku!

Manana

Oho? Riku seem mighty excitey.

Riku

...Gemstone have many use. They probably useful later to us.

Manana

Riku sound unusually enthused. Took to be cool and brooding type.

Riku

...It something of a hobby.

Manana

Oh, hobby of Manana is cooking!

Riku

Riku well aware...

Noah

Riku, if we find any nice gemstones, should we bring them to you?

Riku

If friends get chance, then please. Gemstone with good potential will be good investment for future.

Lanz

I don't think we're just gonna happen across priceless gemstones, but OK.

Riku

Nopon very pacifistic and don't fight, but would hate not to lend support.

Manana

If Manana fight, that mean Manana not become burden?

Eunie

Don't you worry about things like that. Everyone has their bit to do.

Manana

If Manana could Interlink, Manana surely to be of good use.

Riku

If we could do such thing, would have done ages ago...

Noah

Right. Anyway, getting out of these tunnels is the main priority. But let's keep an eye out for any ore along the way.
We can't afford to overlook anything that might help us later.

Riku

Understood. That good enough.

Lanz

Yeah, go on, I'll give you a hand.

Riku

Even Lanz? That turn up for the books...

Lanz

Always good to have a few favors to call in, yeah?

Riku

...Riku knew it.

Head for Elevator No.1

Sena

Hmm, doesn't look like it's working, guys.

Riku

It need electricity. But if no ether cylinder, no electricity.

Mio

Let's have a look around, shall we?

Taion

That sounds like a plan.

Approach the Generator Control Room

Eunie

That room's kinda suspicious, eh?

Taion

We might be able to go in from the other side.

Start up Elevator No. 1

Manana

Ohoho! It move!

Riku

Now elevator behave self.

Eunie

Nice job, Riku. Always good to have a grease-Nopon that knows their way around techy things.

Riku

This? Piece of pollen orb for Riku.

Noah

OK, let's go.

Manana's Critical Hit!

Lanz

Gah, 'course there's monsters!

Taion

Oh well, then. Nothing else for it, it seems.

Eunie

We don't have time to burn here. Let's ash 'em up, yeah?

Manana

Manana help with fighting!

Mio

...Huh?

Manana charges at the monsters, riding her cooking pot.

Manana

Meeeeeeeeeh-eh-eh!

Sena

Manana?!

Taion

Don't be so rash-!

Manana

Manana did it!

Mio

Oh no! Manana, stop!

Manana

Manana cannot stop pot in mid-spiiin!

Sena

Watch out!

Manana hits a wall. The party rushes to the knocked out Nopon.

Mio

Um, Manana? Are you OK?!

Checking on Manana

Sena

Manana, please be OK!

Manana

Manana is fine! Only heart go pitter-patter.

Noah

Just watching you made my heart go pitter-patter.

Lanz

Seriously, Manana, that was wild.

Mio

Phew... I'm glad you're safe, anyway.

Manana

See, Manana is good for many-much things beside cooking!

Riku

Manana rush in like crazypon just to prove that?!

Manana

Is important to demonstrate through action!

Riku

Manana did not just throw pot. Threw whole self along with it.

Manana

Is special heavy-duty pot, also for self-defense. Exclusive Nopon brand!

Riku

Th-that not a thing...

Mio

Manana, you have to understand that poor Riku was worried about you!

Manana

Is truth?!

Riku

Not so much truth...

Manana

That very considerate! But Manana is really fine.

Lanz

Yeah, that's right. Worrying too much isn't good for you either.

Riku

Exactly. That why Riku not worry.

Eunie

Your blushy little cheeks aren't fooling anyone. Don't be ashamed!

Riku

No shame here! Noah, please come to defense of Riku.

Noah

Haha, you just didn't want your friend to be hurt. Shall we leave it at that?

Riku

Meh.

Noah

But Riku's right. No more crazy antics in the name of helping each other out, OK?

Manana

Manana understand! Not to do crazy antic in future.

Taion

Then it's settled. Let us descend.

Use the Elevator No. 1

Lanz

Manana sure has a wild side, huh...

Mio

I was as shocked as you were...

Head for Mine No.1

Sena

Huh? Is it just me or is that rock sparkling?

Riku

Hoho! Maybe is-
No. Just ordinary rock.

Mio

What about this? I can't tell them apart...

Riku

That OK! That what Riku here for!

Mio

It's a good thing you're with us, Riku.

Riku

Leave to Riku! First, Riku and friends search area!

Examine a mineral deposit (1)

Sena

Hey, I found one!

Riku

No, this not right.
But is useful, so Riku take it.

Item(s) Obtained: Nail Stone (1)

Taion

It's hard to tell the difference between ore and a gemstone.

Eunie

That's why Rikus were invented, innit?

Examine a mineral deposit (2)

Eunie

Isn't this one?

Riku

It look like, but is not. Observe here precisely. Intensity of luster grow dim.

Eunie

OK, I believe you.

Riku

But it not useless! Keep hold for now.

Item(s) Obtained: Mille-Feuille Rock (1)

Sena

I didn't realize how much fun it could be looking for ore!

Mio

Me neither! ...I just wish I knew what was what, so I wouldn't feel so useless...

Examine a mineral deposit (3)

Taion

This is...not one.

Riku

Oho? This might be valuable at later time, so we should keep.

Taion

OK, got it.

Item(s) Obtained: Electric Cricket Fossil (1)

Lanz

You think we're really gonna find whatever Riku's after?

Mio

It doesn't seem like we'll find anything here. We might have to go deeper...

Leave the mine area

Mio

Well this certainly opened up...

Sena

Right, Mimi? It's pretty mind-blowing.

Head for the Ruins of Seebu

Manana

Riku seem to find great joy in rocks. He pick up so many!

Riku

Gemstone and ore are different from normal rock scattered around.
And ore we pick up from before have great utility.

Manana

Manana not rock scientist...

Sena

You could identify them all, Riku! You sure know a lot about rocks.

Riku

Riku know thing or two.

Lanz

Don't be modest. You've got skills, mate. You should be an appraiser.

Riku

Cease with flattering.

Sena

It's not flattery! It's good to have a hobby!

Manana

Manana in agreement!

Lanz

It's pretty good that we were able to come out rock-collecting, huh, Riku?

Riku

Ore and gemstone! Not rock!
From supply material to maintenance work, that Riku's job.
It solemn responsibility to keep important equipment in tip-top order so everyone can come back alive.
Just doing own job. Not like Lanz.

Lanz

You what? I'm pretty much almost sort of doing it!

Sena

Wow... You really give yourself a lot of responsibility, Riku.

Riku

Too much talking. Out of Riku's character.

Noah

Not at all. Understanding each other better isn't a bad thing, is it?

Manana

That right. Become better friends is important.

Mio

We need to learn more about each other to become better friends, right?

Manana

That exactly truth. Learning about each other very important deal!
Ah, Manana has idea! Next Manana will show favorite thing!

Riku

Next? It not about taking turns...

Manana

Bate breath in readiness! Manana show you her specialty! You learn soon!
Over there is good place. Time for break!

Rest up at the Ruins of Seebu Camp

Lanz

Mmm, so tasty! Nothing like a hearty meal to keep you going for the long haul!

Noah

It even wakes you up somehow.

Sena

Endless rations are so boring. You need to spice it up like this!

Manana

Manana couldn't agree more!
Taion only cook tragedies, so Manana work hard to learn cooking!

Eunie

Ha, first I've heard of it. Is he that bad?

Manana

It very horrible.

Taion

Actually, my cooking just focuses more on efficient absorption of nutrients and convenient portability.
And I've actually optimized it.

Eunie

...You mean it used to be even worse?

Mio

H-hey now, I like Taion's cooking! It's...unique!

Noah

It's OK. Swallow it down quickly and you'll probably be fine.

Sena

Do you... Do you really think you're helping...?

Riku

Is there second helping?

Lanz

Oh yeah?

Riku

...What?

Lanz

What's this, Riku? Your favorite food or something?

Riku

Is not favorite. Is taste of Manana hard work, and is rude not to clean plate.

Manana

Actually, Manana season with frazzlefish to bring out hidden flavor. Manana pleased Riku notice!

Riku

Mehh... Riku not know that actually.

Manana

You not know? Well, Manana only happy you know now!
And Manana bring Riku whole mountain of seconds!

Lanz

You think he minds?

Mio

It was so good he had seconds. And Manana knows how much he liked her cooking. I don't see the problem.

Sena

She was so happy.

Noah

I think her ability to accept people's words upfront is one of her best points.

Mio

Haha, maybe she's a little too upfront.

Taion

And her air of innocence is...characteristic of Nopon.

Eunie

Upfront and innocent, huh...

Riku

Riku is also good honest Nopon.

Eunie

Let's not get into that.

Sena

You were so serious when you were looking for the ore and gems.
It's really good to be able to throw yourself into stuff like that so passionately. Like, into the things you love!

Riku

Sena is good person. Is shame Lanz lacking this quality...

Lanz

Why are you always picking on me?!

Noah

Just up ahead might be Riku's treasure.

Sena

Then let's go treasure-hunting!

Riku

Yes! Riku get mighty whiff of treasure here!

Noah

OK, let's have a quick breather and then start the search.

Riku

As Noah wish! We definitely find it!

Cross the Ruins of Seebu bridge

Eunie

Don't tell me we're crossing here...?

Taion

Do you see any other way? Just...try not to look down.

Head for the South of Ruins of Seebu

Mio

Huh? Hey, isn't that...?

Riku

Ohoho! Now that what Riku call a gemstone!

Manana

Manana will bring back!

Riku

Gemstone need careful handling. Riku will also go.

Riku and Manana rush ahead to the gemstone. Noah notices a monster approaching them.

Noah

Wait! Riku! Manana!

Manana

Meh-meh-meh?!

Riku

This blight on personal record...

Lanz

Wait there, we're coming!

More monsters appear.

Taion

No good, they're coming this way too!

Mio

Drop the gem! The monsters seem to be after them!

Riku

Meh...!

Manana

That is precious thing! Cannot be thrown away!

Riku

Sorry to bundle Manana up in recklessness of Riku.
Manana must throw gemstone over that way.

Manana

But it your treasure, Riku!

Riku

True... But if Manana throw, then monsters go also.

Manana

Riku giving up too easy!

Riku

Meh-meh?!

Manana

This nothing-trouble!
And also...
Riku say he get every treasure!

Riku

But Nopon not fight!

Manana

That irrelevant!
Should become like Mio and Noah!
If Riku and Manana work together, this piece of pollen orb!
Riku not agree?

Riku

Manana...
Riku agree.
Riku not give up in this place!
Riku here to get treasures and beat monsters!

Manana

Manana can be behind that!

Riku

Is not yet time...

Manana

...for give up!

Riku

One, two...

Riku and Manana topple the monster and rejoin the party.

Manana

Magnificent success!

Lanz

Nice job, you two! What a team!

Sena

I'm so glad you made it back!

Manana

Manana sorry for causing worry.

Riku

Now we see real Nopon potential!

Manana

That right!
Maybe it impossible for one Nopon...

Riku

But not for two!

Manana

Together-fighting is better!

Defeat the Gem-Crazy Spiders

Lanz

Phew. I didn't know how that was going to end.

Noah

Right? I was so surprised to see that from Riku and Manana!

Mio

I didn't know they could fight like that.

Riku

Riku is superior Nopon! Everyone know still Nopon run deep.

Lanz

Come off it, you aren't running anywhere.

Sena

But now we know you can fight with us. How reassuring is that?!

Manana

We sorry for worry. But we learn that combine power together mean we can fight!
And that not all! We fetch back nice stash of gemstone!

Sena

Thanks for doing that, guys!

Riku

Yes! Getting best treasure is thanks to Riku.

Lanz

Someone sounds chuffed with himself.

Taion

Looks like the danger's passed for now. Let's keep going.

Noah

Right. We're still not out of these tunnels. Keep your guards up, everyone.

Manana

Manana do Manana's best!

Mio

Haha, you're an asset to the team, you two!

Riku

...Riku just doing job.

Eunie

You know, I'm surprised - Riku and Manana make a good pair.

Noah

Don't let Riku hear that. You'll make him even moodier than he already is.