Banter (XC1)

This article is about banter in Xenoblade Chronicles. For banter in other games, see Banter (disambiguation).

Banter is a random event in which party members may engage in a conversation after a battle, rather than using individual lines of dialogue. Most party formations have exactly one banter conversation. The order of the party does not matter.

Main game

Shulk, Reyn

Unlike other parties, there are several banter options for the Shulk/Reyn duo.

Shulk	Reyn, I can always count on you.
Reyn	Heh. Nothing's gonna touch you as long as I'm around.

Shulk	You've been protecting me since I can remember, mate.
Reyn	Ey, don't sweat it! Before you know it, you'll be the one watching my back.
Shulk	Right. I won't let you down.

Shulk	Reyn, you okay?
Reyn	Yeah, thanks man.
Shulk	We need to stick together from here on, and we'll be right as Reyn. Get it?
Reyn	Hahahahah! You crack me up, Shulk.

Shulk, Fiora

Shulk	Fiora, don't overdo it.
Fiora	You're always worrying. But thanks.

Shulk, Reyn, Fiora

This banter can also happen if Fiora is not present, playing only Reyn and Shulk's lines.

Reyn	Man, am I good, or am I good?
Shulk	Hahah! That is so you, Reyn!
Fiora	Hehehe. You two never change.

Shulk, Reyn, Dunban

Reyn	Dunban! With you around, there ain't no stoppin' us!
Shulk	Totally!
Dunban	Don't get cocky. Stay focused, stay sharp.
Shulk Reyn	Yes Sir! Yes Sir!

Shulk, Reyn, Sharla

Reyn	I'm on fire! Sharla did you see me? Did you see what I did?
Sharla	Oh! I, uh, wasn't really looking.
Reyn	Aw c'mooon, that's not fair.
Shulk	Hahaha!

Shulk, Reyn, Riki

Riki	Thanks to Riki's sidekicks, we win!
Reyn	What?! Who're you calling "sidekick"?
Riki	No see anyone else. Must be you.
Reyn	Stupid furry volleyball. I'm gonna-
Shulk	Reyn, you're such an easy target! Hhheheh!

Shulk, Reyn, Melia

Shulk	Melia, are you tired?
Melia	No, I am fine. Reyn, however? I'm not so sure about.
Reyn	[yawn] Sorry, sorry...didn't get enough sleep. Why don't we grab some shut-eye?
Shulk	Reyn! Wake up! Reyn!

Shulk, Fiora, Dunban

Dunban	Fiora. How're you doing?
Fiora	I'm fine, Dunban. But thanks for asking.
Shulk	I wish I had a brother or sister. You guys look like a real family.
Fiora	Well... You're basically like our baby brother.
Shulk	What?! Baby brother?
Fiora	Hehehehe. Be careful what you wish for.

Shulk, Fiora, Sharla

Shulk Fiora	Fiora, are you hurt? Shulk? Tell me you're okay.
Sharla	Uh, I'm here too, y'know?
Shulk Fiora	Ah. Sorry Sharla. S-Sorry, Sharla.
Sharla	Hmhmhm. I'm just teasing.

Shulk, Fiora, Riki

Riki	Riki try really hard!
Fiora	I was watching the whole time.
Riki	Wha? No way! You watching Riki?
Shulk	I saw him slacking off a bit.
Riki	Hehehe. Y-You wrong. Riki try really hard.
Shulk Fiora	Hahaha! Hehehehehehehehehehe.

Shulk, Fiora, Melia

Shulk	Wow! When did you two get so tough?
Fiora	What?! Just because we're girls we're supposed to be wimps? How rude!
Melia	Quite. I'm afraid you have much to learn about the fairer sex, Shulk.
Shulk	Uhh... Why do I get the feeling that mastering the Monado is gonna be easier?
Fiora	Hehehehehehehehehehe.
Melia	Ehehehe...hmhm...hm.

Shulk, Dunban, Sharla

Shulk	Sharla, could you teach me how to use a rifle sometime?
Dunban	So that's how it is. Given up the sword already?
Shulk	N-no, that's not it at all.
Sharla	Oh let 'im have a go, Dunban.

Shulk, Dunban, Riki

Dunban	Riki, "mighty Heropon". I can see that you're in pain.
Riki	Huh! Nothing can beat Riki!
Shulk	Dunban, you're embarassing Riki!

Shulk, Dunban, Melia

Shulk	Melia, it'd be great if you taught me how to use ether.
Dunban	So that's how it is. Given up the sword already?
Shulk	N-no, that's not it at all.
Melia	I'm speechless.

Shulk, Sharla, Riki

Riki	Mighty Riki also amazing with gun!
Sharla	Oh really? Sure you won't shoot yourself in the paw?
Riki	Oh no! Riki need paws!
Shulk	Hahah! Sharla, cut him some slack.

Shulk, Sharla, Melia

Melia	Sharla, your skill is truly unrivaled.
Shulk	It's true! You're really good Sharla!
Sharla	Wow! Thanks. I don't know what to say.

Shulk, Riki, Melia

Riki	Melly! Riki try really hard! You see it?
Melia	Of course, you sweet thing. Who's a brave boy?
Shulk	Um... Melia, are you feeling okay?

Reyn, Fiora, Dunban

Dunban	Fiora. Are you okay?
Fiora	Yeah. I'm doin' okay.
Reyn	I'm doing good an' all, Dunban.
Dunban	I don't remember asking about you.
Reyn	Oh wait. I got a sudden pain in the neck!
Fiora	Okay. Enough messing around. Let's move on.

Reyn, Fiora, Sharla

Reyn	That was a superb moral victory, ladies.
Sharla	Hehe Reyn. You bash, we talk.
Fiora	Moral? We're still standing, aren't we?

Reyn, Fiora, Riki

Riki	Fiora! Good job! Well done!
Fiora	Hehehehehe. Thanks. Good job to you too, Riki.
Reyn	Hey! Aren't we forgettin' someone?
Riki	Reyn is smelly Orluga! No good job for you!
Reyn	When I get my hands on you, I'm gonna... oh forget it.
Fiora	[sigh] Like little kids.

Reyn, Fiora, Melia

Reyn	Is everyone alright?
Fiora	Reyn? You're asking if we're alright? But...do you feel okay?
Melia	Indeed. We ought to build a monument to mark such a rare occurrence.
Reyn	Charming. I don't know why I bother.

Reyn, Dunban, Sharla

Reyn	How would you rate me in that battle?
Dunban	Amateurish!
Sharla	Yes. Amateurish.
Reyn	Aw man... After all my training.

Reyn, Dunban, Riki

Reyn	Hah! When the going gets going, the tough get tough!
Riki	Hahahah. Even Riki know that not right.
Dunban	Reyn, what are you babbling on about?

Reyn, Dunban, Melia

Reyn	You can't have a rainbow without Reyn, baby!
Melia	Dunban. I think you need to have a talk with Reyn.
Dunban	No. Let's pretend it didn't happen.

Reyn, Sharla

This is unused, as the only time the party consists of only this pair are when no enemies can be fought.

Reyn	I won't let 'em lay a single finger on you, Sharla.
Sharla	Thank you, Reyn.

Reyn, Sharla, Riki

Reyn	That's how I like it, guys. Take 'em down in one fell sweep!
Sharla	Reyn, it's "swoop", not "sweep". Did you even try to go to school?
Riki	Hyeah! Reyn is cleaner! So like sweeping! Hahahaha!
Sharla	Why do I waste my time?

Reyn, Sharla, Melia

Reyn	Just goes to show, brawn is better than brains.
Sharla	Oh no. I can't let that one slip by.
Melia	The head! Shoot him in the head!
Reyn	Wha? What did I say?

Reyn, Riki, Melia

Melia	Here, Rikirikiriki. May I stroke your fur, please?
Riki	Melly always welcome!
Reyn	Me too! Me too!
Riki	Reyn give one biscuit for every stroke!
Reyn	Eyyy! Why am I the only one who has to give you stuff?

Fiora, Dunban, Sharla

Dunban	Fiora. Don't push yourself too hard.
Fiora	Thanks Dunban, you too.
Sharla	Family is so important. I wonder how Juju's doing.

Fiora, Dunban, Riki

Riki	Do friends think Riki is good Heropon?
Dunban	You're doing a magnificent job as hero.
Riki	Really?! Aw, Riki so happy!
Fiora	Hehehehehehehe. Good for you, Riki.

Fiora, Dunban, Melia

Melia	Fighting beside Homs and Mechon. I never imagined this day would come.
Dunban	And as one, we will always be victorious!
Fiora	I fight with pride and all my strength.

Fiora, Sharla, Riki

There does not appear to be any banter for this party.

Fiora, Sharla, Melia

There does not appear to be any banter for this party.

Fiora, Riki, Melia

Melia	How can you be so small and have so much energy, Riki?
Riki	Melly and Fiora, have no scary! For mighty Heropon here!
Fiora	Ohh, my hero!

Dunban, Sharla, Riki

Riki	Justice duo Riki and Dundun is here! Sharla have no scary!
Dunban	Hah. That's right, Riki.
Sharla	Good to have you with us, Dunban.
Riki	W-wwwhat about Riki?

Dunban, Sharla, Melia

Sharla	Isn't it quiet without Reyn or Riki around?
Dunban	Agreed. Let's continue with this team.
Melia	Hmhm. Hero of the Homs, you have a mean streak.

Dunban, Riki, Melia

Melia	He's so cuddly I could also cuddle him to death.
Dunban	Riki may well be the softest of all Nopon.
Riki	Riki suddenly feel afraid.

Sharla, Riki, Melia

Riki	Riki wish Melly was real big sister!
Melia	Aww. But what about Sharla?
Riki	Sharla more like mama. One mama enough.
Sharla	Now you wait just a minute!

Future Connected

Shulk, Melia

Shulk	Been a while since we last travelled like this, eh Melia?
Melia	Quite. We've all been so busy with the reconstruction.
Shulk	Once things have settled down, we should all take a trip somewhere again.
Melia	A good plan. One day. When all the races can live in peace and harmony.

Shulk, Melia, Kino

Kino	Koh, Kino feeling starvy-starvy. Day without Sweet Wasabi is day too long.
Shulk	Uhhhm... I don't think we'll find any around here.
Kino	Meh-mehhhhh... Kino feeling sudden depress.
Melia	Very well then, Kino. Why don't I whip up your favourite dish?

Shulk, Melia, Nene

Nene	How that?! We beat enemy fair and square!
Melia	No enemy can stand against us when we bring our might to bear.
Shulk	Hahah. That's because you're both pretty sturdily-built.
Melia Nene	Huh? Ehh?
Shulk	Huh? Why the cold stares? Wait, is there an enemy behind me?

Shulk, Kino, Nene

Kino	Meh... Kino tired off Kino's feet. Big sis, can get cuddle?
Nene	Meh-meh! But Nene tired too. Kino, you give cuddle first.
Shulk	Hahaha! Why don't I cuddle with you both?
Kino Nene	Meh-hey! Much more betterer! Meh-heh! Much more betterer!

Melia, Kino, Nene

Nene	Miss Melia, please to ruffle Nene.
Melia	Yes, gladly. You've been doing so well, Nene.
Kino	Heeeyyyy! That not fair! Miss Melly, Kino needs ruffling too!

Kino Nene	Miss Melia, please to ruffle Kino. Meh? Miss Melia, please to ruffle Nene. Meh?
Melia	Ahhh... As you wish.
Nene	...oh... uh all right. Nene bigsisterpon, so let Kino have first go.
Kino	Really?! Kino on cloud number nine!
Nene	Gahh! Why life test Nene so? Is not easy being responsible adult.