Banter (XCX)

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

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

Between characters other than Cross

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Elma, Lin

Elma

So, have you picked out today's menu, Lin?

Lin

Not yet. Depends if Tatsu can make it or not... iiif you know what I mean.

Elma, L

Elma

That wasn't so bad, was it, L?

L

We won that with our hands down.

Elma, Yelv

Elma

Yelv, have you forgotten everything I've taught you?

Yelv

What? No! I-I... maybe? Sorry, ma'am.

Lin, Celica

Lin

Celica, did you hear Doughnut Planet's doing a two-day all-you-can-eat?

Celica

Seriously? Oh my, we have to go! May I bring Rock along?

Lin, Mia

Lin

What do you use on your hair, Mia? It's always so shiny and stuff.

Mia

Ma-non oil shampoo! All the girls in the city are hooked!

Lin, Nagi

Lin

Did you like the lunch I made you, sir?

Nagi

Mmmm. Both I and my taste buds thank you, Lin.

Irina, Elma

Irina

Hey, Colonel. Want to go shopping when we get back?

Elma

Sure. I hear Mall Cruz is having a sale.

Irina, Gwin

Irina

Good news, Gwin. I'm on dinner duty tonight.

Gwin
(to Irina)

Oh, great.

Gwin
(to himself, lower voice)

Remind me to drink a lot of water.

Irina, Hope

Irina

Thanks for the care package the other day, Hope. It was delicious.

Hope

Even when you're not hungry, you have to remember to eat, you know.

Gwin, Alexa

Gwin

Hey, Alexa! Can you give me a few more pointers on controlling my Skell?

Alexa

Sure, I'll show you a trick that'll knock Irina's socks off.

Gwin, Bozé

Gwin

I've got to do better. I need to keep the lieutenant safe.

Bozé

Apply yourself and you will get stronger.

Gwin, Nagi

Gwin

Damn, Mr. Secretary! How did you get so... tough?

Nagi

You'll have to figure that out yourself, Gwin. Best of luck.

Doug, H.B.

Doug

Man, H.B. Would it kill you to lay down some plan of attack?

H.B.

Please. All that matters is results.

Doug, Hope

Doug
(nervously)

Hey, Hope. How's it—uh, I mean, how are... 'sup?

Hope
(giggling)

I'm good, Doug. Thanks. You always know how to cheer me up.

Doug, Lao

Doug

Lao, you and me need to catch up. I found this awesome restaurant.

Lao

Maybe next time, man. Why don't you take that girl along instead?

Lao, H.B.

Lao

You know, you'll never get tapped for the old tank's job unless you start winning people over.

H.B.

I believe in meritocracy. You'll back me up once you see what I'm made of.

Lao, Lin

Lao

So Lin, what do you say? Do we feast on the talking potato tonight?

Lin

I say we fatten him up another 500 grams or so.

Lao, Murderess

Lao

So, Murderess, what's with Irina? She seemed pissed.

Murderess

Guess she didn't like the 90/10 split I proposed for the rewards. So selfish.

L, Doug

L

Doug, are you satisfied with our invention?

Doug

I wanted flashbangs! You gave me tracers!

L, Frye

L

Frye, we could probably turn all that energy you fight with into something incredible!

Frye

Oh, no, I don't think so! You're not turning me into a human generator!

L, Celica

L

Celica, the present you ordered for Rock is ready to go!

Celica

Thank you! But please, don't tell Rock. I'd like to surprise him.

Murderess, Doug

Murderess

So Doug, any leads on a quick moneymaker yet?

Doug

I'm working on it. I'll get back to you in a thousand years or so.

Murderess, Hope

Murderess

You were just lovely, princess.

Hope

Why, thank you! And you as well.

Murderess, Phog

Murderess

Well, what do you know? You're not such a waste of oxygen after all.

Phog

Thanks... I think.

Hope, Elma

Hope

Elma, thank you for that nice cup of tea the other day.

Elma

Any time. I'm experimenting with a new blend if you want to try it.

Hope, Gwin

Hope

Gwin, can you spare a minute? I'm having love troubles.

Gwin
(stammering)

Mm, uh, uh, l-love troubles? You sure you want my help?

Hope, Phog

Hope

Are you all right, Phog? You look sick.

Phog

That's... just my normal look. Sorry.

Phog, Frye

Phog

You think I'm starting to catch up to you, Frye?

Frye

You're the only one who can answer that.

Phog, L

Phog

Well, that one gave me pins and needles.

L

No, no no no no, it HAD you on the pins and the needles.

Phog, Lao

Phog

Remembering all this fighting keeps me up at night. What do you do, Lao?

Lao

I don't sleep well is what I do.

Frye, Alexa

Frye

Hey, Alexa! When you gonna get it up over something besides Skells?

Alexa

Whatever. All you talk about is booze and your brother!

Frye, Nagi

Frye

Buy you a beer after this, Mr. Secretary?

Nagi

Beer? I was hoping we'd do shots.

Frye, Phog

Frye

Don't mess with the Christophs! Right, Phog?

Phog

Yeah. Dad would be proud.

Nagi, Alexa

Nagi

Alexa, just so you know, I pushed your Skell development budget through.

Alexa

Oh my gosh, really? You're the best! Heh heh, I knew sending that bottle of sake would do the trick.

Nagi, Elma

Nagi

If only he were here.

Elma

Remember what we said about those who are no longer with us?

Nagi, Yelv

Nagi

All right, time to take out the trash. You ready, Yelv?

Yelv

I can't believe the defense secretary just said that.

Celica, Bozé

Celica

One day, Rock and I shall create a world free of these conflicts.

Bozé

Come meditate with me. I will help you achieve a state of perfect selflessness.

Celica, Lao

This dialogue is unused, as Celica can only be recruited after Chapter 9 and Lao can only be recruited before Chapter 9.

Celica

Lao, Rock tells me he enjoyed watching you at target practice.

Lao

Really? I'm nothing special, but he's welcome to swing by again.

Celica, Mia

Celica

Is there no way to survive on Mira without fighting?

Mia

Don't let it get to you. Focus on the nice stuff. Maybe you, me, and Rock can go on a picnic sometime.

Mia, Doug

Mia

Nice work, hotshot! You gonna flex for me or what?

Doug

Yeah, yeah all right. Whatever. Ooh, ha ha! How's that?

Mia, Gwin

Mia

Gwin! Will you buy me some cake if I outdo you in the next fight?

Gwin

What? Sure, but, I know you're gonna win.

Mia, Irina

Mia

Me and these nice xenos are doing a girls' night out! You should come, Irina!

Irina

Alright. Mail me the deets and I'll see if I can get out of work.

H.B., Bozé

H.B.

Ready to admit I've got what it takes, Lowes?

Bozé

In your dreams, son. You're not there yet.

H.B., Mia

H.B.

Follow my example, Mia, and you'll go far.

Mia
(enthusiastically)

Yes, sir!

Mia
(to herself)

Almost as far as that stick up your butt.

H.B., Murderess

H.B.

So, Murderess, would you characterize that move of mine as "beautiful"?

Murderess

It wasn't bad, but your attitude could use a serious makeover.

Alexa, H.B.

Alexa

Hey, H.B.! Why do I always see you doing pushups in front of Commander Vandham?

H.B.
(laughs)

I'm just remind him who has the endurance for the long haul.

Alexa, Irina

Alexa

The new Sakuraba is crazy fun! Wanna fire off a few rounds later?

Irina

You'll let me try it? I've been drooling ever since I saw the ads.

Alexa, Lin

Alexa

Lin, did you order a ticket for the Skell exhibition?

Lin

They went on sale? Oh man, I gotta get on that once we're home.

Bozé, Frye

Bozé
(chuckling)

I tell you, I am going to enjoy tonight's beer.

Frye

Got that right, baldy. I'm gonna get you so sauced you're dancing upside down!

Bozé, L

Bozé

You see, L? Strength in numbers.

L

Quite so! We did all the numbers on them, didn't we?

Bozé, Yelv

Bozé

Shameful, Yelv. You need a good teacher.

Yelv

Who, you? Thanks, but I think I'd sleep right through one of your lectures.

Yelv, Celica

Yelv

YAHOO! Wh-whoa, geez, Celica, chill out.

Celica
(breathing rapidly)

It's just, you scare me silly when you shout like that!

Yelv, Irina

Yelv

Damn, Irina. You don't fight like a girl.

Irina

You're gonna be singing like one if you keep that up.

Yelv, Murderess

Yelv

Dang, Murderess. You really know how to fight dirty.

Murderess

That's right. Like I always say, don't use a broom for BS.

Between characters other than Cross (Definitive Edition)

Neilnail, Celica

Neilnail

Celica, are you alright? You're not hurt, are you? Oh, my poor sweet Celica...

Celica

Ah, Lady Neil! You jest!

Neilnail, Elma

Neilnail

Elma, your subordinates are really quite exceptional. Do you mind if I take one as my assistant?

Elma

Headhunting, are we? I'd better watch you don't snap up my whole team.

Neilnail, Hope

Neilnail

I hear faith was also a driving force on Earth. Want to compare gods sometime?

Hope

Uh, yes, of course... But you might want to work on your wording a little...

Neilnail, L

Neilnail

Archaeology makes sense of the present by examining the past. After all, the cart doesn't fall too far from the horse.

L

Hey, but that's our—Oh, never mind.

Nagi, Neilnail

Nagi

Any opportunity to foster relations with the Qlu is a welcome one.

Neilnail

We're actually quite similar. In more ways than you'd think.

Liesel, Lin

Liesel

Ugh, I am not looking forward to scanning through all these combat logs.

Lin

Oh, oh! I've got the perfect software for that! Let me send it to you later.

Liesel, Yelv

Liesel

Doesn't your throat hurt from all the screaming?

Yelv

Well, the louder you shout, the stronger you get! Right?

Alexa, Liesel

Alexa

Liesel, hey listen. I'm a little worried about my work on this new Skell.

Liesel

Don't sweat it. With your knowledge and skills, I'm sure it'll turn out great.

Frye, Liesel

Frye

You got some guts, Liesel. You're no stranger to the front line, I take it.

Liesel

You give me too much credit. I'm just fighting for survival here.

Mia, Liesel

Mia

Hey, Liesel! Want to grab a bite to eat after this?

Liesel

I'm not sure I'd be great company, but... sure. Why the hell not?

Ga Jiarg, Lin

Ga Jiarg

I'm in awe of your mastery, both in the martial and culinary domains.

Lin

My tactics need a little sharpening, but I'm killer in the kitchen!

Ga Jiarg, Irina

Ga Jiarg

Our warriors could learn much from watching you, Irina.

Irina

Wow, I'm flattered. You wanna go spar after this?

Ga Jiarg, Neilnail

Ga Jiarg

I heard you were a scholar, yet a warrior's heart also beats in your chest, High Custodian.

Neilnail

Praise from the Wrothian prince? Now that is an honor.

Bozé, Ga Jiarg

Bozé

So, even fighting alongside humans. Wroth must be proud of their leader.

Ga Jiarg

It is because I crossed swords with you. Harmony is born in battle.

Phog, Ga Jiarg

Phog

You're amazing. Uniting and leading the Wrothians by yourself?

Ga Jiarg

Alone, I would be adrift. My strength, I owe to Buidhe and to all who support me.

Nagi, Ga Jiarg

Nagi

I am evermore glad of our partnership with the Wrothians.

Ga Jiarg

We, too, owe humanity a debt. We are bound together.

Al, Elma

Al

So this is Team Princess, huh? Colorful bunch, ain'tcha?

Elma

We sure are. And you're adding to the palette, hot shot.

Al, Doug

Al

Haha! You've still got it too, Dougy boy.

Doug

Blows my mind that your body can keep up with us mims. So hey, respect.

Al, Liesel

Al

Smooth moves, Liesel. Did you learn that in the air force?

Liesel

Oh, uh, I... It's an honor to hear that from a legendary pilot like you, sir. Thanks.

Lin, Al

Lin

What do you think, Al? I've gotten pretty strong, right?

Al

Yeah, you've really grown, Lin. I hardly recognized you.

Gwin, Al

Gwin

Hey, sir! How would you rate my fighting in that last battle?

Al

Considering you upstaged me, ballpark figure... zero points.

H.B., Al

H.B.

Alois, from hero to future hero, got any pointers?

Al

Eat like a horse, work like a beaver, sleep like a hog.

Between Cross and other characters

Typically, each dialogue with the main avatar has them say a line specific to their voice actor and personality. All other party members will respond in their own way.

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Male

Heroic

Cross (Heroic)

Fate dealt us these cards, so we have to play them!

Alexa

Hey, it's a long road ahead, but together, we can do it!

Bozé

Yes. In the name of all of our friends who have gone before us to Nirvana.

Celica

Rock and I shall do all we can to guide you to your task's end.

Doug

It's OK, pal. We're doing good.

Elma

That's right. Remember that strength.

Frye

When life deals you crap, just break out the scotch!

Gwin

A ticket to board the White Whale was a better card than some got.

H.B.

That's right. For the sake of our future!

Hope

Maybe humanity's real strength is always being able to find the silver lining.

Irina

Yep, if you can't run from reality, give it a good punch in the face.

L

That's right. Grab those wild deuces by the horns!

Lao

Don't overthink it. You'll live longer.

Lin

I'll help you out any way I can. We can do this!

Mia

Look on the bright side: we're better off here than we would've been on Earth!

Murderess

It takes strength to face all this without flinching.

Nagi

Well, don't be afraid to ask for my help whenever you need it.

Phog

Exactly. Fix your eyes on the future, not the past.

Yelv

That's right. For our sisters that survived, and our brothers that didn't.

Neilnail

Positive thinking goes a long way. It breeds hope.

Liesel

But we do get to stack the deck!

Ga Jiarg

The world must be made better. For our sake and our cubs.

Al

Take it from me: no matter the hand, you can win if you go all in.

Rookie

Cross (Rookie)

Keep moving! We can reflect on our battles later.

Alexa

Yeah! What do they say? "Live in the now!"

Bozé

Yes. We have greater goals to achieve.

Celica

But then how will we ever learn to-? *sigh* Never mind. Forgive me.

Doug

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Elma

That's the spirit. A good attitude for the long road ahead.

Frye

Got that right. Save the war stories for the bar.

Gwin

Good point. Someone remind me to brag about this later, okay?

H.B.

The real glory's waiting down the road anyway.

Hope

Well said. Let's worry about the next fight, not the last one.

Irina

Never did me any good to dwell.

L

Should we buy a mirror in preparation?

Lao

Yeah. Gotta focus on what's next.

Lin

Yeah. No point in beating ourselves up over it.

Mia

Hear, hear! This is why I don't keep a diary. Total downer.

Murderess

Yeah, the second you stop and wonder, that's when your confidence leaves you.

Nagi

Right. Now is the time for action.

Phog

You mean when I cry myself to sleep remembering?

Yelv

Says the cat who's dragging his heels.

Neilnail

Right, for now we need to put our regrets behind us.

Liesel

Right. We've still got business to attend to!

Ga Jiarg

Aye. We mustn't falter if matters are to be brought to a close.

Al

With that attitude, you'd have done great in the armed forces.

Rebel

Cross (Rebel)

GOD! What is WITH this planet?

Alexa

Hey, come on! Every day's an adventure!

Bozé

Doesn't matter. Because we're going to get the best of it!

Celica

It is a far cry indeed from the tranquil home I knew.

Doug

Seriously. Enough with the curveballs, Mira.

Elma

Well, there's no shortage of thrills, that's for sure.

Frye

We gotta find a way to live here. For NLA and our family's sakes.

Gwin

Well, we ARE the ones crashing the party here.

H.B.

Whatever it is, we'll get through it.

Hope

It must've been like this at the dawn of Earth too.

Irina

Would you relax? You're taking off years of my life with this shouting.

L

GOD! Why do you speak so loudly!?

Lao

Quiet! You trying to give our position away?

Lin

I know! All these yummy ingredients and no time to cook them!

Mia

I don't know! If you ask me, the newness of gets my heart pumping.

Murderess

I like it! Beats the hell out of crap on Earth.

Nagi

I thought you were the type who likes to prove himself.

Phog

Let's hurry up and chart every corner so we can answer that.

Yelv

Well, you can't say it ain't interesting.

Neilnail

*laughs* I couldn't agree more!

Liesel

Agreed. It doesn't leave much margin for error.

Ga Jiarg

Though the way of this world be ruthless, one must abide in the moment.

Al

Hah! Just be glad it ain't boring!

Studious

Cross (Studious)

Well... I apologize for losing my cool just then.

Alexa

Why apologize? We got the job done, right?

Bozé

If you never lose your cool, you'll never find your fire.

Celica

Embarrassing as it is to say, I too lost my cool a bit.

Doug

Didn't know you ever found it in the first place.

Elma

Oh? You seem as calm as always to me.

Frye

Lose it as much as you like. And then, we drink!

Gwin

Seriously! There's a time and a place for Arts like that. ...What?

H.B.

Happens to the best of us. You did what you needed to.

Hope

You were as calm and collected as always. And that's a good thing.

Irina

Try to keep a handle on it, all of our lives are on the line.

L

Oh, would you like some help looking for it?

Lao

Not at all, it was a sound strategy.

Lin

You call that losing your cool? That's not even a .1 on the Vandham scale.

Mia

Hey, it's cool! That you lost your cool... I mean, ugh... yeah.

Murderess

You don't hear me complaining. I enjoyed the show.

Nagi

A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.

Phog

I was gonna say, I thought the temperature went up a few degrees.

Yelv

*chuckles* Whatever, tough guy!

Neilnail

I wish you hadn't. I was just starting to find my groove.

Liesel

That just means you were committed. A good thing, in my book.

Ga Jiarg

A serene heart is all. Wish you to practice with me.

Al

Relax! Long as we win, it's all the same.

Female

Independent

Cross (Independent)

C'mon, there's no time to lose. We've got a whole mountain of things to do!

Alexa

Bozé

Celica

Doug

Elma

Frye

Gwin

H.B.

Yeah. Like take charge of BLADE.

Hope

Irina

Heh. You're starting to sound like a certain someone...

L

Lao

Lin

Mia

Murderess

No rest for the wicked, huh?

Nagi

Yes ma'am. At once ma'am.

Phog

Yelv

Alright, there's no need to be pushy...

Neilnail

It's true... there's still so much to research.

Liesel

Don't take people for granted!

Joker

Cross (Joker)

Man, I'm bushed. Did I do all the work or what?

Alexa

What? Not as far as I could tell. Yeesh.

Bozé

Shame on you, spouting nonsense like that.

Celica

"Bushed?" Uh, oh... I see. A figure of speech. I shall have to share that one with Rock.

Doug

Psshh... Here. Have some chocolate. That'll put some spring in your step.

Elma

You did enough. But you can do more next time.

Frye

Nothin' a little glug-glug can't fix. What do you say?

Gwin

Hey... I did my part too! You... weren't looking at all, were you?

H.B.

Show some humility. That was all me.

Hope

Well, if you're bushed, I'm shrubbed. So there.

Irina

Yep.

L

We were wondering what that strange dance of yours signified.

Lao

You only feel that way 'cause your team had your back. Be thankful.

Lin

Sorry, I'll try harder next time.

Mia

What about me, Chief? Don't I deserve a little credit?

Murderess

Oh, please. I stretched a little.

Nagi

Hah. Truth be told, I'm a bit worn out myself.

Phog

Well, technically, I did help out a li-Uh... on second thought, never mind. Good job.

Yelv

Hey, keep it up. Less work for me!

Neilnail

Really? You still seem to have quite a spring in your step.

Liesel

Heh, maybe. You did pull us out of a tight one.

Ga Jiarg

Then we would do well to head back and rest.

Al

That's some confidence. Almost as much as me!

Classic

Cross (Classic)

Is it over? I haven't even finished rolling up my sleeves.

Al

Someone's full of themselves. Well, not like I can talk.

Alexa

Let's see what you're really made of next time, okay?

Bozé

Perhaps you and I should spar then, hmm?

Celica

I do wish you would roll your sleeves up for more... civilized endeavors.

Doug

Heh. Just make sure they're rolled up when we really need you.

Elma

Really? Heh. You look a little shaken up.

Frye

Save the real whoop-ass for when it counts.

Ga Jiarg

I shall have you demonstrate your true mettle when next we face a worthy foe.

Gwin

It's not over yet. You can finish what you started in the next fight.

H.B.

Seriously... Who do they think they're dealing with?

Hope

Wow! So that was just a warmup for you?

Irina

Sorry you missed out. Couldn't help wrecking 'em before you got there.

L

Ahh! What a lovely accent you have!

Lao

Riiight. I saw you miss with that Art.

Liesel

You'll have more chances to prove yourself. I'm certain.

Lin

Seriously? I was going at, like, 120%.

Mia

Wow! What happens when you finish rolling up your sleeves? Are there fireworks?

Murderess

I know, right? I've got loads more whoop-ass I need to dish out.

Nagi

Be gentle, would you? Hmm.

Neilnail

Oh, in that case, I'll let you take care of our next foes alone.

Phog

Well, if that wasn't you doing your worst, I can't wait to see your worst.

Yelv

Let's go find some more chumps to wail on, then.

Soldier

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