Script of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Effervescent Heart
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The following is the script of dialogue used in Isurd's ascension quest, Effervescent Heart.
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Isurd
Looking at Colony Lambda now, wouldn't you agree that it's recovered some of its spirit?
Mio
Definitely, the atmosphere feels different to how things were, even a little while ago.
Isurd
Perhaps the change isn't a vast one, but something is indeed different.
If we hadn't met you, perhaps this change wouldn't have taken place. We'd have retreated into our shells.
If we hadn't met you, perhaps this change wouldn't have taken place. We'd have retreated into our shells.
Noah
All we did was give things a little push. I'm sure you'd have managed this by yourself, Isurd.
Isurd
Hm. You are most kind.
Either way, that doesn't change the heap of problems I'm facing. They need fixing, but I can only manage a few at a time.
Either way, that doesn't change the heap of problems I'm facing. They need fixing, but I can only manage a few at a time.
Taion
It's not good if you push yourself too hard, Commander. Getting some rest is important too.
Isurd
Rest? Hmm.
Not sure how I'd go about getting some rest... The way things are here, I always end up busy, almost without intending to.
Not sure how I'd go about getting some rest... The way things are here, I always end up busy, almost without intending to.
Sena
I suppose as long as you're at your home colony, things just turn out that way, huh...
Lanz
And you know, we ain't exactly experts in the art of taking a load off.
Taion
That reminds me...
Noah
Do you have an idea, Taion?
Taion
Well... This could turn out to be nothing...
But earlier, I heard a Nopon merchant talking about something called a "natural spa".
But earlier, I heard a Nopon merchant talking about something called a "natural spa".
Isurd
A "spa"?
Taion
Supposedly it's in a remote place, not easily reachable by people.
Eunie
What's remoteness got to do with getting poor Isurd here to relax?
Taion
The Nopon also said it contained lots of nutrients, stimulated metabolism, promoted blood circulation...
Mio
So you're saying, if we get our hands on this "spa", then even Isurd could get some rest... He'll be able to recover, basically?
Taion
Like I said before, the information is questionable. It's only something I heard in passing.
Isurd
...Taion.
Taion
Commander! I'm sorry, I know it's hardly a credible source...
Isurd
I think I like the sound of this!
Taion
Huh?
Isurd
I say we go out and we find this "spa" thing!
Eunie
I'm not really one to talk, but I didn't think you'd be so into this.
Isurd
Well, I have a passing interest in things of that ilk. But...ah. I don't want to keep you from your journey...
Lanz
Nah, don't you worry about that. More importantly, how do we go about finding this thing?
Noah
Why don't we ask somebody in the City?
Mio
Right, better than just us racking our brains about it.
Isurd
My thanks, all of you.
Taion
Just leave it to us, Commander. We'll give this our undivided attention.
Isurd
Excuse me, sir. I'd like to ask you a question.
Boomer
Eh? Whassat?
Mio
We're looking for something called a "natural spa"...
Boomer
Natural spa, eh? Hmmm...
Never seen such bounties of nature with my own eyes, I'm sorry to say.
Never seen such bounties of nature with my own eyes, I'm sorry to say.
Lanz
Bounties of nature?
Boomer
What, don't you know even that? Ah, I guess you younglings only know what you know.
But if you ask around among folk my age, you should find someone who can tell you all about 'em.
In fact, someone I knew once used to go searchin' for spas, but they're in elusive spots, never to be found.
But if you ask around among folk my age, you should find someone who can tell you all about 'em.
In fact, someone I knew once used to go searchin' for spas, but they're in elusive spots, never to be found.
Sena
Spots like...?
Boomer
Well, you'd hear about them being in a forest, or under a cliff, or deep in some cave, but nobody could ever find 'em.
Isurd
I see...
Boomer
Hang on. Maybe that old man's been to one... No, maybe he's dead?
Don't see 'im round these days. Might be dead.
Don't see 'im round these days. Might be dead.
Isurd
OK then. Thanks, sorry to bother you.
Boomer
Sorry I couldn't be more help.
Isurd
No, you've helped a lot. Let's go.
Could we have a moment of your time?
Could we have a moment of your time?
Hollis
What's wrong? There an emergency?
Isurd
We want something called a "natural spa". We were hoping you might know where we can get one.
Hollis
Haha, so you want a spa, do you?
Mio
Do you know something?
Hollis
Sorry, sorry. It's just I hadn't heard anyone talk about one in a good while.
That's a quaint pastime and no mistake. But you know, a spa isn't something you can just "have".
That's a quaint pastime and no mistake. But you know, a spa isn't something you can just "have".
Lanz
It's a pastime? You mean like a hobby?
Hollis
Long ago, people used to go to great lengths looking for natural spas.
Soldiers tired from war would heal their wounds with their help, then come out ready to fight again.
I guess you'd say a spa is something you immerse in. It warms your core and soon enough you're better. So our records say!
Soldiers tired from war would heal their wounds with their help, then come out ready to fight again.
I guess you'd say a spa is something you immerse in. It warms your core and soon enough you're better. So our records say!
Isurd
The more we hear about this the stranger it sounds! You soak your body...and it heals?
Hollis
Right. Though I'm sorry to say, over however many decades they've all but disappeared.
Noah
They can disappear?
Hollis
Yep. You can go looking for one, but I wouldn't hold out too much hope if I were you.
Isurd
This has been a great help. Thank you kindly.
I'd like to ask you something.
I'd like to ask you something.
Timna
Oh dear! Yes?
Isurd
Do you know of something called a "natural spa"?
Timna
Never thought I'd hear anyone ask about those ever again!
Taion
Oh? Do you know something?
Timna
Why, yes, of course! People used to talk about spas until the Armus came home!
It's a place where you could heal your wounds, warm your spirit, and strengthen bonds with your fellow man!
It's a place where you could heal your wounds, warm your spirit, and strengthen bonds with your fellow man!
Sena
Wh-whoa, they did all that?!
Timna
But I've never been to one, you see. In fact, they say they all dried up decades ago...
Isurd
Don't they exist any more?
Timna
They're not something you'd find just anywhere, and not many here in the City know about them.
Lanz
But there's someone who might?
Timna
There is! I think if there's anyone who can tell you, it's him.
He's called... Give me a minute.
He's called... Give me a minute.
Eunie
We're counting on you, love! If we don't find it, Isurd here's gonna shrivel and die from stress!
Isurd
Come now, it's really not that severe...
Timna
Well, it's the man people call the trivia king! He's got to know what you need.
Isurd
Brilliant, thank you!
Taion
So...what do we know about natural spas?
To summarize, hardly much of anything, except that they can heal and restore you.
To summarize, hardly much of anything, except that they can heal and restore you.
Sena
We didn't get the most concrete info, huh? Nobody's even been to one.
Eunie
Look at this poor clod...Isurd's so haggard, I think we're gonna lose him.
Isurd
Just how do I look to you...?
Noah
One thing's for sure, we're not gonna find one with what we've got so far.
Mio
We've no clue where one actually could be... Like, in a forest, under a cliff?
Lanz
Yeah, realistically we can't just blindly search everywhere.
Sena
But it does sound kinda cool, right? Just soaking your body and somehow healing?
Eunie
Yeah, but soaking in what? It sounds a lot like a bath. It can't just be a bath, right?
Taion
From the way they talked I thought the same. But I've never been in a bath that healed my wounds.
Eunie
Maybe it's a question of using the right soap?
Taion
Sir, I hate to think we've wasted your time, but if we can't come up with any more results...
Isurd
Heh, I'm grateful for your concern, but honestly I've been enjoying myself.
We might not find anything, after all our searching, but there's just something in all this talk...
Just hearing that gave my heart a much-needed jolt... Though that might not be the best way to put it.
We might not find anything, after all our searching, but there's just something in all this talk...
Just hearing that gave my heart a much-needed jolt... Though that might not be the best way to put it.
Noah
No, I think you have it right.
Mio
Yeah, I'd be lying if I said I didn't care what happens. Let's keep searching for a little bit longer.
Eunie
Then let's go ask the bloke that people said would know about this whole spa business.
Sena
What, that trivia king guy? Or the supposedly-dead guy?
Taion
The report of his death could still turn out to have been a mite exaggerated.
Noah
We don't know whether trivia king and this dead-or-not guy are the same person, but it's worth finding out.
Isurd
I know I've said it before, but I've certainly saddled you with a tough task...
Lanz
Ah, enough of that! We're giving your spirits a lift and all that. Once we find this natural spa, we'll chuck you right in it!
Isurd
Haha! Then you had better really find it!
Excuse me, kind sir.
Excuse me, kind sir.
Kotan
What, what? A bunch of hoodlums. Trying to gang up on an old man, eh?
Isurd
No, sir. We are searching for a natural spa.
Kotan
...What did you say?
Isurd
Uh, we're searching-
Kotan
If it's spas you're asking about, I'm who you need to be talking to!
Lanz
We are talking to you, mate!
Kotan
Well then. So you're the kids going round making noise about spas! You think talking to me is the way to get at all my secrets?
You might be whippersnappers, but I can respect that kind of grit!
You might be whippersnappers, but I can respect that kind of grit!
Sena
Um... You think he actually knows anything?
Mio
I'm wondering.
Taion
We heard that there was someone who knew much about spas, but that he had passed away.
Kotan
What did that old codger tell you?! I ain't dying anytime soon!
Lanz
Mind telling us about the spas, then?
Kotan
When I was young, I used to go around them all, and a lot. There were about four of them.
The one I liked the most was the Nordil Natural Spa.
At the time my back was killing me, but one dip and it was healed. Amazing!
The odd thing was, it was just a footbath! I dipped my feet in and it healed my back! What genius came up with that, eh?
I only ever found four natural spas, but I'd also heard rumors of another, secret one... I bet it'd do marvels for one's back!
The one I liked the most was the Nordil Natural Spa.
At the time my back was killing me, but one dip and it was healed. Amazing!
The odd thing was, it was just a footbath! I dipped my feet in and it healed my back! What genius came up with that, eh?
I only ever found four natural spas, but I'd also heard rumors of another, secret one... I bet it'd do marvels for one's back!
Eunie
Mate, we didn't come here to chat about your flippin' back!
Kotan
Eh?
Noah
We want to know where we can find a spa. If there's four of them, then you can-
Kotan
Oh, they're long gone.
Sena
Whaaat?!
Isurd
Gone...you say?
Kotan
Thanks to kids like you, with your wars and whatever... They've been blown up, filled in...
Taion
...Huh?
Kotan
Natural spas need water that gushes out of the ground. No gush, no spring. You might find something if you start digging, though.
Lanz
Dig. That's your advice?
Kotan
Though in times like these, start digging holes and people'll think you're crazy.
Taion
Well, you certainly turned out to be a font of knowledge. I don't regret this at all.
Isurd
Don't take it to heart, Taion. We tried our best. We'll just have to accept the result.
We may not have found a natural spa, but the time we spent was still worthwhile.
We may not have found a natural spa, but the time we spent was still worthwhile.
Taion
I suppose, Commander...
Kotan
You suppose, nothing! You should let someone finish when they're talking!
There is still the secret spa that I couldn't find. Or, to be more precise, there might be...
There is still the secret spa that I couldn't find. Or, to be more precise, there might be...
Lanz
What, really?!
Kotan
I heard this when I was still young, so it might not be too credible...
But the rumor goes that there was one in the Brasa Geothermal Belt.
But I couldn't make it. The place was crawling with monsters, inside and out.
But the rumor goes that there was one in the Brasa Geothermal Belt.
But I couldn't make it. The place was crawling with monsters, inside and out.
Isurd
So there is hope after all?
Kotan
Long time ago lots of people took refuge there, but not one of them came back. That's how dangerous the place is.
So the spa might be there, it might not. That's why I couldn't recommend the place to you.
So the spa might be there, it might not. That's why I couldn't recommend the place to you.
Lanz
There we go then, eh Isurd?
Isurd
Indeed! It might be there...it might not... The more uncertain it sounds, the more it gets me excited!
Eunie
Weirdo. What if it turns out to be a massive waste of time?
Isurd
I never thought I'd get so excited at searching for something unknown.
Kotan
Hoho! Soak yourself in the spa the way you're getting now and you're liable to broil yourself to death!
Isurd
Hmph. I'll take care. Thank you kindly!
Kotan
Oops, nearly forgot to tell you.
Noah
Hm?
Kotan
How to properly use the spa! Pin your ears back and listen.
Isurd
So, this is the "spa"...?
Eunie
So it is just a great big stonking bath!
Taion
Looks can be deceiving. They told us it has special properties, remember?
Sena
The humidity is insane... Do you think the water's hot?
Noah
Huh? Hold it, something's here!
Isurd
Seems we're not the first visitors today.
Mio
Weapons ready!
Paradisiacal Spa[edit]
Lanz
Those guys... They healed up something crazy!
Isurd
Was that...
an effect of the spa's waters?
an effect of the spa's waters?
Eunie
Does it matter any more? Now you can just dive right on in.
Sena
Huh? But, err...
Lanz
Right! Ready, Isurd?
Eunie
As promised, time for us to chuck you in!
Isurd
H-hold up!
I don't remember making any-
I don't remember making any-
Taion
Wha-? What is the meaning of this?
Commander! Are you OK?
Commander! Are you OK?
Isurd
(gasp)
Other than my heart, I believe I'm quite all right,
thank you.
Other than my heart, I believe I'm quite all right,
thank you.
Lanz
Just like the old man said. If there's nobody there, it's good manners to jump right in.
Taion
Even so, that's not-
Isurd
However, the water is good.
Noah
What does it feel like?
Isurd
The temperature is very pleasant.
Eunie
So like I've been saying, it's just a bath!
Isurd
Look!
My wounds are closing as we speak!
My wounds are closing as we speak!
Mio
Wow! So what that man was saying... It wasn't entirely wrong, it looks like.
Isurd
Yes...
Now that I'm in here... I don't think I ever want to leave.
Now that I'm in here... I don't think I ever want to leave.
Lanz
Right, my turn then.
Oi. What's wrong with you? Everybody get in!
Oi. What's wrong with you? Everybody get in!
Mio
Huh?
Isurd
My word... I'm healing in places I didn't even know I had!
Aren't you coming in?
The water's fine!
Aren't you coming in?
The water's fine!
Taion
B-but I, uh...
Lanz
(sigh) I'm coming back to life!
Uh, not that I was dead or anything.
Uh, not that I was dead or anything.
Sena
Umm...
Would I...have to strip down?
Would I...have to strip down?
Noah
Oh, right...
The old man, he did say there's a proper way for getting in the water.
The old man, he did say there's a proper way for getting in the water.
Mio
But I- I mean...
R-right here?
R-right here?
Lanz
Hey guys, where's your sense of culture? Get in already! You don't want it getting cold!
Isurd
It's perfect for healing your wounds after a grueling battle.
Taion
Um! B-but...Commander...
Isurd
You can be hopeless...
Eunie, boot him in already, will you?
Eunie, boot him in already, will you?
Eunie
Roger that!
Taion
Now wait here a minute, Eunie!
I never said I was going in-!
Spark! Why'd it have to end like this?
I never said I was going in-!
Spark! Why'd it have to end like this?
Isurd
Hahaha! Taion, it's a good experience for you! It wasn't so bad, was it?
Taion
Uh, well... Now that you ask...
Eunie
Yeah, takin' a dip wasn't bad at all!
Sena
Right...
Mio
All my tiredness is just completely gone.
Noah
Did you enjoy your break?
Isurd
I did. Thanks to you, I feel as if a weight's been lifted from my heart.
I believed I was working for the colony, but really I was running myself into the ground.
I believed I was working for the colony, but really I was running myself into the ground.
Mio
So it was worth coming here.
Isurd
It just shows that there's room in any heart to appreciate the finer things.
This has given me a lot to think about. At some point I'll have to bring everyone in the colony here.
This has given me a lot to think about. At some point I'll have to bring everyone in the colony here.
Eunie
If you could make everyone fit. In a space like this, people will have to take turns. The lines will get long.
Isurd
Heh, then perhaps we need to dig some more holes. We might even discover some new springs.
Sena
You're really serious?
Isurd
Once the fighting ends and people have more free time, then I might give it some serious thought.
Digging a few holes shouldn't pose us too much of a challenge. We are miners, after all.
But wait... If we can discover many more of these spas, we could bring in people from other colonies...
Digging a few holes shouldn't pose us too much of a challenge. We are miners, after all.
But wait... If we can discover many more of these spas, we could bring in people from other colonies...
Lanz
Uh-oh...
Noah
Looks like you've caught the spa bug, Isurd!
Taion
Times like this are when the commander shines the brightest.
Mio
Bet you're glad we helped him, Taion.
Taion
Yes. I think he's going to be an even greater help to us now.
Isurd
Shall we be off? Our next objective awaits.