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The following is the script of dialogue used in the Blade quest A Phonex Tale.


Meeting Mix[edit]

Mix
Pex... Where could you be...?
Nim
Uh, hi? Hello? You look kinda forlorn... Did something happen?
Mix
Yeeeek?! You can understand me?
Nim
Yes! Yes, I can.
Mix
...Hm, yes, I can see you're different from other people...
You might actually be more like us!
Nim
All you need to know is that you can tell me about anything that's bothering you.
Mix
...Well, OK then. You see, I have this childhood friend named Pex.
However, he went off some time ago and has yet to come back.
He doesn't seem to be in the village, and I can't very well go off looking for him myself...
I'm worried he might've gotten wrapped up in some bad stuff.
Nim
Yes, it makes sense! Don't worry, Nim'll sort it out!
Mix
Really?!
Nim
Absolutely! Just leave it to me!
I bet I know what happened.
I'm sure Pex has been taken away by Ardainians!
Mix
What?!
Nim
Yeah, it's clear as day. Have you seen the weird gizmos they put on Titans? Ardainians can't possibly be good guys!
But don't worry, I'll make things right!
Mix
But... We haven't seen any Ardainians around, so it seems pretty unlikely...
Nim
No, I'm dead certain!
Poor little Pex... He must be so afraid, shivering and alone somewhere!
Mix, you wait here!
Mix
Y-yes, OK... I can count on you, then?
Nia
That's all well and good, but we can't just go off blindly.
Maybe someone'll know something...
Mix
I suggest you visit our village, then.
Pex might have passed through there at some point...
Nim
There's a Phonex village?
Mix
Yes! It's in Ysheva Harbor. That's where Pex and I were born.
Nim
Would you be able to show us the way?
Mix
I'd love to, but, uh, that's...
Really scary monsters appear on the road to the village sometimes.
They even went after me once...
I've been afraid to go back, frankly. I'd rather just hang out here.
Nim
That's so terrible...
Anyway, I'm on it.
Ysheva Harbor you said, right? We'll go ask around!
Mix
Thank you so much! Pex's life is in your hands...

Visit the Phonex village in Ysheva Harbor[edit]

The party is in front of a burrow.
Nim
That must be the Phonex village that Mix told us about.
Rex
There's nothing else here that'd match the description... I'd say that's it.
Nim
What're we waiting for, then? Let's go ask that Phonex for any relevant information!

Speak to the Phonex in the Phonex village[edit]

Gox
I don't feel like talking to you! Stay back, I say!

Speak to Mix[edit]

Mix
So you met Gox but he wouldn't talk to you at all?
Nim
No, he wasn't being even slightly helpful.
Mix
Huh, OK, so he chased you away...
Well, it's not unheard of. Us Phonexes are usually wary of strangers, after all.
It's not easy to earn our trust. Especially when it comes to humans or Blades...
Nim
Is that right...? Not even poor old me...
Mix
Oh, but don't get down in the dumps. You should be fine if you just bring him something to eat.
Phonexes like Pinfins a whole lot!
If you give him that, I'm sure his mood'll improve greatly!
Nim
I see! So food is the key! Why didn't I think of that?!
Thanks for the advice!
OK team, let's go track down some of that thing that Phonexes like!

Speak with Gox[edit]

Gox
What, you again? I toldja, I've got nothing to say to you.
Nim
I'm sorry for intruding so suddenly!
Here, I brought you a little something. You like these, right?
Gox
Yoho, Pinfins!
They're not...poisoned, are they...?
Nim
I'm hurt! I would never! Relax and just dig in!
Gox
Hm. Well, in that case...
Hey, all'a y'all! They're giving out Pinfins here!
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, many Phonexes have come out of the burrow.
Gox
Ahh... *burp* That was tasty. I'm so full.
You're not as bad as you look, kid.
Well, you did all right by me with the Pinfins, so I guess I can tell you stuff.
What didja want to know?
Nim
Well, actually, we're looking for a Phonex by the name of Pex...
Do you know anything that might help?
Gox
Pex! Of course I know ‘im!
Nim
Really?!
Gox
Mix and Pex left the settlement together, and stayed gone for a while...
Then recently, Pex came back on ‘is own. Well, he seemed happy enough, so I didn't think too much about it.
Nim
And where might Pex be now...?
Gox
Ahh, he gathered some more pals and they left, sayin' they'd go to another country or whatever.
Nim
Do you know why? Did someone think to ask?
Gox
He did mention he was lookin' for strong companions, quote unquote, but that's all I know.
Someone said they'd boarded a boat to Uraya, so, uh...
It might be an idea to hit up the Phonexes over there?
Nim
Uraya? Not Mor Ardain?
Gox
No, I'm pretty sure it was Uraya.
Nim
Huh... I could've bet it would be Mor Ardain...
Tora
...Why so disappointed?
Nim
No way! Wait, what if...!
They may have gotten targeted by the Ardainians after they landed!
Tora
...This conversation jump too much for Tora to follow.
Nim
That has to be it! Quickly, we have to go save them!
Nia
Nim, you have to chill out. I think you're letting your mind run away with you...
Nim
No, but you see? It could be too late!
Everyone! We have to get to Uraya, ASAP!
Let's find the Phonex community there and ask them what's what!

Look for the Phonex village in Uraya[edit]

Nim
Everyone, look!
That's the Urayan Phonex village!
Quick, let's go talk to them!
Zeke
Hey, hey, back up there. If we go empty-handed, won't they just tell us to get lost, like last time?
Nim
Ah, you're right! We need to get ready with gifts!
...OK then, we'll look for whatever these Phonexes like.
You can't get Pinfins around here, so it'll have to be something else...

Look for a Phonex outside its village, Uraya[edit]

Jix
Stuff we like?
Yeah, OK, hm... I'd have to say Cobalt Eel!
I don't think you'd find a single Phonex in Uraya who could resist ‘em!
You'll understand if you try one, I think.
Hm, Pex? Nah, I don't know a Phonex by that name.
But there's a Phonex Village in the Crown of Sanctuary. Someone there might've heard something.

Speak with one of the Phonexes at Crown of Sanctuary[edit]

Nim
Hi there! Mind if I bend your ear a minute?
Bix
Are they Cobalt Eels?! Can I have some?
Nim
Hold your horses, buddy, I wanna talk first!
Bix
C'mon, I'll tell you anything, just gimme! Gimme!
Nim
Oh, cut the dramatics. There's plenty to go around.
Here, and make sure to share with everyone!
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, Phonexes have come out of the burrow.
Bix
Yum! Nosh! So darn tasty!
Nim
Um, right, so...
Bix
Ah, yes! You wanted to talk?
Nim
A Phonex called Pex was supposed to come here, to Uraya...
Would you mind telling us if you know anything?
Bix
Ah, the guy from Leftheria?
Nim
So you do know something!
Bix
Sure thing! Crossing the Cloud Sea with no regard for the risks involved takes a special kind of courage.
Kids like him surely deserve to be called heroes!
Nim
Do you know where Pex is now?
Bix
Ah, see. I'd thought he was just talking to his friends, but then he goes and declares he's going to Temperantia.
Kept talking about looking for hardened companions for a bit, then off he went, some kids in tow.
Nim
Temperantia?!
If I recall, weren't there Ardainian troops stationed in Temperantia?
Mòrag
Yes, that is correct...
Nim
That's bad! That's really very bad!
If Ardainians catch them, they might eat them, or worse yet, skin them!
We must hurry to their rescue!
Mòrag
...Nim, you're exaggerating again.
Please, relax. The Ardainian Armed Forces pose no threat to Phonexes.
Nim
You can't know that!
This is Ardainians we're talking about! Architect only knows what they'll do!
We have to go, now! Let's move!

Look for the Phonex village[edit]

Phonexes are around their burrow.
Zeke
Lookit that, Nim. A Phonex village, in a place like this.
Nim
It definitely looks like they're living happy, peaceful lives here...
Nia
So I don't think I need to say it, but...
Nim
Yes! Peace offerings!
I wonder what their local delicacy might be...
Zeke
I'd suggest less wondering and more asking around, but that's just me...

Look for a Phonex outside its village, Temperantia[edit]

Rix
Excuse me? You want to know my favorite food?
Hm. Well, the tastiest thing around here is the Trippy Catfish.
I could watch it swimming for hours, and then it tastes sooo good, too!
It's all the rage with Temperantia's Phonex community.
A Phonex called Pex? No, I'm sorry, I haven't a clue.
Our village is in Aegishammer though, maybe someone there will know.

Speak with one of the Phonexes in Aegishammer[edit]

Nim
Um, hello?
Jax
Hmph.
Nim
...Um, I've got something for you... Would you tell the others?
Jax
Bah.
Tora
Oh, you not like them?
Nia
Ah, you're a wary one, aren't you?
Nim
OK, so you don't want them? I'm telling you, they're delicious...
Fine, I'll eat them if you don't want to...
Jax
Wait, wait! Don't eat them!
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, many Phonexes have come out of the burrow.
Nim
Haha! Now you feel like talking?
Jax
...Mhm. It actually was tasty.
But I ask myself, what ulterior motive did you have to bring us such a gift?
Nim
Well, about that. I'm looking for a particular Phonex...
Jax
...Looking for a Phonex? Do you mean Pex?
Nim
You know him?!
Jax
Sure I do. It's not every day we get visitors from abroad... Really, he's a proper hero, so he is.
Nim
Can you tell me where he is now?
Jax
...Unfortunately, he's gone.
Nim
Gone?! You mean, like, gone to another country still?!
Jax
Ah, no, not like that.
He'd gathered a bunch of young folk nearby and was talking to ‘em about something, when...
all of a sudden, a Vacillus Antol came and took ‘em all captive!
Nim
Say what now?! Why didn't someone do something?!
Jax
We wanted to, but we're talking about a monstrous monster here.
If Pex, a real hero, couldn't do a thing, then what hope do we have?
I bet they're all spider food by now...
We'd probably best resign ourselves to the inevitable.
Nim
I won't allow it!
You cant give in to despair!
We might still make it in time! We won't know till we try!
Tell me where the Vacillus Antol has its lair!
Jax
It... It went off towards the Ruined Chapel of Danafas...
That's probably where its nest is.
Nim
Got it!
It'll be OK! I, Nim, will save everyone and bring them to safety!
Friends, lend me your strength! The fight for Pex's life beings now!

Nim Takes The Floor[edit]

Nim
Would you look at that!
Antols are scuttling around the ruined chapel.
Pandoria
There's a bunch of 'em... Maybe we should come again later.
Dromarch
It may be wise... Otherwise the hunters may become the fodder...
Nim
It's fine!
No need to worry. I'll talk to 'em, I'm sure they'll listen to reason!
Pandoria
I mean, you say "sure," but... You've not exactly got a great track record, you know?
Zeke
Come on, every fox has its day! Isn't that right, Nim?
Nim
Very right! You can leave this to me!
Nim approaches an Antol.
Nim
Ooh, don't be afraid. Auntie Nim is your friend!
The Antols gather around Nim.
Nim
Now... Mind telling me where your leader is?
Ah! Gotcha!
Nim looks at a huge Antol nearby.
The Antol approaches Nim.
Nim
Um, could I please have a moment of your time...?
We've just come to rescue some of our friends.
They're little Phonexes, a bit smaller than you, and super-super cute.
They mustered all their courage to come here! Does that ring any bells?
The Antol hisses.
Nim
No, not "food"! "PHO-NEX"!
Nia
D'you think she's getting through at all?
Mòrag
Who can tell...? Seems to be upsetting them if I'm honest...
Nim
Oh, so you're gonna play dumb, huh?
Well, you are not fooling me! Give back the Phonexes, right now!
The Antol hisses again.
Nim
Ohhh, come onnnn! Why won't you listennn?!
Another hiss.
Rex
Nim, it's no use! Get out of there!
The Antol lunges and the scene fades to black. When it fades in again, Nim is collapsed on the floor.
Rex
Nim! Are you OK?
Nim gets up.
Nim
I was just trying to talk! That really flipping hurt!
What's the harm in a little talking? Why's it always fight-fight-fight with you...
Nim summons her Blade weapon and strikes back at the Antol.
Nim
Just talk to me, Architect darn you!!!
There! Tit for tat! Now we're even, see?
The Antol hisses repeatedly.
Pyra
That sounds like...failure to communicate, doesn't it?
Brighid
Indeed. Unfortunately, it seems we're not getting out of this without a fight...
Mòrag
Onwards!

Defeat the Vacillus Antol[edit]

Nim
Are you all right?!
Phonex
You've come to help? About time...
Phonex
Yeah, any longer and we'd have been eaten!
Phonex
Thank you!
Nim
No thanks are needed! I'm just glad you're all safe.
Ah, I almost forgot! Is someone here named Pex?
Pex
Did you say Pex? I'm Pex... How do you know my name?
Nim
Mix, in Fonsett Village, asked us to find you!
Pex
Mix did?!
Nim
That's right! She's been worried sick about you!
Pex
Oh, that's bad... I never meant to worry her...
Nim
What's the reason you went on this country-hopping journey, Pex?
From what I hear, you've been visiting the various Phonex communities and talking to their young people?
Pex
I'll tell you. I've been gathering Phonexes-in-arms to eradicate monsters.
Nim
You want to fight monsters?
Pex
Yes!
You say you met Mix in Fonsett, right?
She's... Ever since she's been attacked by a big bad monster I call the Demon King, she's been afraid to get out.
Because of that, she can't even get back to her family in the village. She's been stuck for so long now.
I want to defeat the Demon King and free Mix from her isolation!
But I'd never manage alone... So I went around the world, picking up strong Phonexes to fight with me.
Nim
Wow, that's some story...
Pex
But I guess my traveling is over. My mission is a success!
Nim
...Is that right? So I guess you've found who you were looking for!
Well, don't be coy! Introduce me!
Pex
Um...
Nim
Well? What's wrong?
Pex
Well, OK. The powerful ally I met at the end of my long and perilous journey...
That's you, Nim!
Won't you come back to Leftheria with us and help us defeat the Demon King in his lair on the Isle of Urchon?!
Nim
Whuh? Me?!
Hold up, hold up. I'm just Nim! I've not got that kinda...
Pex
No, come on! I've seen your blinding agility and your unstoppable headbutt!
There's no way the Demon King can stand against you!
Nim
Uhhh, but...
Pex
Please! You're our only hope, Nim, mine and Mix's!
Nim
...OK, I'll do it! I mean, we've come this far, right? Might as well see this thing through!
Leave it to me and my Driver! We'll do whatever's in our power!
That Demon King in his lair on the Isle of Urchon won't know what hit him!

Defeat the Demon Mamongath[edit]

Nim
Now Mix will be able to live her life in peace!
Pex
Nim, thank you! Seriously!
I'll go see how Mix is doing!
We'll head back to our village in Ysheva Harbor after that, so please come and find us!
We'll make sure to give you a suitable reward! You'll come, right?

Visit the Phonex village in Ysheva Harbor again[edit]

Pex
You kept us waiting, Nim!
Mix
Thanks for everything!
Nim
Mix! You made it!
Mix
Yes, thanks to you.
Some days I thought I'd never make it home again...
I can't tell you how happy I am! And how grateful, to Pex and you both!
Nim
No way, no way... I didn't do anything special!
Pex
Hey, let's not talk out here. Come on, you're welcome inside!
We should celebrate this, this...this combination homecoming slash heroic triumph!

True Hero Nim[edit]

Nim
We're here now! Everyone's back, safe and sound!
The Phonexes reunite.
Nim
Hey, come on, give us some space. I can't breathe with all of you here like this...
Rex
They look pretty happy.
Tora
Why Phonexes make such racket though?
Rex
Huh... Yeah, I wonder.
Nim
Excuse me...
Rex
What can I do for you, Nim?
Nim
It's, ah...
These nice Phonex folks are saying that they want to hear our tales of adventure.
Mòrag
Hah... Tales of adventure, eh?
Nia
It was a bit of an ordeal, wasn't it? I say, let's let ‘em hear it!
Nim
All right!
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, it is now dusk, Nim is now telling the story to the Phonexes while the party watches a short distance away, sitting.
Nim
So then we roll up to the place where the monsters were like, ta-daa!
And what do we see, if not a big, angry-looking strong one!
But I had a conversation with it first! I conversed and conversed and conversed!
Zeke
Uh, "conversation" implies both sides talking...? What you did there was more of a monologue...
Tora
That right! Nim very confident in talking, but in the end nothing come out of it.
Nim
N-no, you got it all wrong...
It's just the monster had a short fuse and didn't want to engage in meaningful dialog...
If it was any other monster, I'm sure I could've convinced it!
Zeke
Oh, I'm sure!
Nim
Grr! Stop laughing!
Anyway, the monster suddenly gave me a headbutt,
and it hurt so much I started crying!
There's no talking to a brute like that...
Rex
But didn't you sock him right back after that?
Nia
Yeah, you did!
You hit ‘im so hard, all the other monsters winced at seeing it!
Zeke
Yeah, that was awesome! Good technique, right there.
Nim
Y-yeah, well, right then my feelings were hurt too, and I lost my cool...
Kit and Sunny tried to talk sense, but I didn't think and just went all out!
Nia
So then what, then what?
Nim
So then we went to town on thos ruffians.
Boom! Pow! Yeah, we got ‘em good.
Great win for Team Nim!
Then we found and rescued this rag-tag band of Phonex heroes!
Poppi α
Oh? What wrong?
Tora
The denouement come too easily, Tora disappointed by poor plot pacing.
Nim
Sorry, um...
This Phonex and his friends are saying *I'm* the true hero...
Rex
True hero?
Nim
Well, since I went and saved them... They're calling that the birth of a true hero...
...What do I do?
Nia
Bwahaha!
Zeke
True hero... It's got a nice ring to it!
Nim
But I haven't even done anything! I don't deserve to be called...a true hero...
Rex
That's not true, is it?
You put your body on the line to save all these little lives, Nim.
Mòrag
Yeah, that's right.
You took a problem we didn't even realize existed, and resolved it quickly and efficiently.
You make a great hero, Nim.
Nim
I...do...don't I...?
Heheheh! ...Oh. Maybe I shouldn't gloat, but this makes me super happy!
Rex
Maybe you couldn't talk to the monsters, but the Phonexes definitely appreciate you trying!
Nim
Woo!

Conclusion[edit]

Rex
I think it's so cool you can talk to Phonexes, Nim! I can't tell you how jealous I am...
Nia
Man, I wish I could talk to Phonexes... I'm jealous, Nim!
Mòrag
I would very much like to speak with a Phonex one day. I envy you, Nim.
Zeke
Man, why can't I talk to Phonexes...? I've got serious envy right now, Nim!
Nim
Is that right? We don't really talk about anything special, though.
Just day-to-day stuff, or what's good to eat...
Pretty much the same stuff everyone talks about, you know?
But if you really insist, Driver... [1]
I can teach you some Phonex! How about that?
Rex
Really? Yes please!
Nia
Are you serious? No backsies, yeah?
Mòrag
That is a welcome offer. I will take you up on it when there is time to spare.
Zeke
What, seriously? This is my lucky day!
Nim
Yes! It'll be our little project, Driver![1]

Notes[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 She uses the specific Driver's name here.