Script of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Grasping My Future
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The following is the script of dialogue used in Nia's ascension quest, Grasping My Future.
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Nia
Ah, the scent of Saffronia... This takes me back...
Noah
Takes you back...? You mean, you know what this is?
Nia
Yes, of course!
Saffronia trees used to grow in the world that I came from, you see.
Saffronia trees used to grow in the world that I came from, you see.
Sena
Huh? For real?
Mio
So that's where Saffronia trees come from... Who'd have guessed?
Nia
That's not all... What you call the Urayan Mountains came from my world, too.
Eunie
Whoa... Seriously? I always thought they were funny-shaped mountains...
Nia
I mean, now they're mountains... Back then, they weren't so picturesque.
Sena
Are there more places like this? Stuff that we don't know the true origin of...?
Nia
Actually, yes! In fact, I daresay, pretty much everywhere you've seen till now.
Lanz
Makes sense. If you hadn't been here, we'd have just walked right past like it was no big thing!
Nia
I suppose it's good for you all to know about how things were in the old world.
Well now you've all got this new perspective, why not have a look back at the path you've already traced?
Well now you've all got this new perspective, why not have a look back at the path you've already traced?
Noah
Looking back at where we came from... That could be a really valuable experience.
Nia
Yes! Please, give it some thought.
The path that you're on now will lead you to the future that you've dreamed of.
...
The path that you're on now will lead you to the future that you've dreamed of.
...
Noah
Nia...? Everything all right?
Nia
This place you call Maktha Wildwood...
Do you know anything about all the ruins and things scattered around here?
Do you know anything about all the ruins and things scattered around here?
Noah
No, to tell the truth.
Eunie
I never paid them any mind, I guess. But now you mention 'em, they do seem pretty weird.
Sena
...Oh! Hey, is this also related to stuff from your old world, Nia?
Nia
That's a good guess, Sena. Not quite right, but you aren't far off.
Taion
...Please, explain.
Nia
All right, I will. This is probably something you ought to know about.
I told you before about Aionios's creation, right?
Well, what I'm about to talk about goes back much further into the past than that.
I told you before about Aionios's creation, right?
Well, what I'm about to talk about goes back much further into the past than that.
Mio
You mean...when the worlds were one?
Nia
The people of that time had access to absolute power, using it to create and enjoy a flourishing civilization.
But, in the end, they started to fight each other for control over that very power...
And because of that, the power became a calamity and ripped the world in two.
What we're looking at now is the remnants of the destruction that humanity has wrought...
So the true meaning of all this ruin... is to stand as a monument to the history that created this world.
But, in the end, they started to fight each other for control over that very power...
And because of that, the power became a calamity and ripped the world in two.
What we're looking at now is the remnants of the destruction that humanity has wrought...
So the true meaning of all this ruin... is to stand as a monument to the history that created this world.
Taion
If you really think about it, we human beings are the cause of all of it...
Eunie
I don't get it... Why fight till everything burns?
Nia
The answer is...because they were afraid.
Sena
Afraid...of what?
Nia
Afraid of "ending"...
Mio
...
Nia
All life... All civilizations and cultures... Everything comes to an end, in time.
Of course, humans are part of the world, too. We can't escape that rule either.
But people never stop looking for a way, even if it means going beyond the rules.
"Eternity"... That's what they were searching for.
Of course, humans are part of the world, too. We can't escape that rule either.
But people never stop looking for a way, even if it means going beyond the rules.
"Eternity"... That's what they were searching for.
Mio
Eternity...
Nia
If the present moment carries on forever, then the end will never come. That's eternity.
With that, the miserable decay that you're looking at now would never come to pass.
With that, the miserable decay that you're looking at now would never come to pass.
Noah
...
Nia
I think you probably all know the rest of the story already.
Why this world that we're in now is called "Aionios"...the realm of eternity.
Why this world that we're in now is called "Aionios"...the realm of eternity.
Mio
Z also wants eternity... Just as the people did back then.
Noah
But, I mean...even though they were longing for eternity...
...to sacrifice so many lives to achieve it, it's not... It can't be right!
...to sacrifice so many lives to achieve it, it's not... It can't be right!
Mio
...I agree.
We might get hurt...and someday, we'll be gone. But we have to keep moving forward, in spite of all that.
That's what it means to live. Right, Nia?
We might get hurt...and someday, we'll be gone. But we have to keep moving forward, in spite of all that.
That's what it means to live. Right, Nia?
Nia
...Yes. Exactly right. That must be clear to you all now.
You should hold on to that vision of life, cherish it as you go forward.
Keep that in your heart so that you never repeat the mistakes of the past.
You should hold on to that vision of life, cherish it as you go forward.
Keep that in your heart so that you never repeat the mistakes of the past.
Mio
Your Majesty! There you are.
Nia
Please, it's "Nia"! You aren't used to it yet, are you?
Mio
Uh... I'm sorry, your... Please, forgive me... It just...
Nia
Heh, it's fine. I may have taken my teasing a step too far there.
Mio
Uhm... I hope what I'm about to say doesn't come out the wrong way, but...
Nia
Yes?
Mio
It's just, you're our Queen! We believed you were the one that gave us all life... And that we'd return to you in the end.
You were like this awesome being, high above... None of us could even dream of talking to you.
You were like this awesome being, high above... None of us could even dream of talking to you.
Nia
...
Mio
And now you're just traveling along with us and chatting like it's an everyday thing.
It's just really bizarre to me somehow. Like things have been switched around. It still feels a little strange...
It's just really bizarre to me somehow. Like things have been switched around. It still feels a little strange...
Nia
Could it be...that it just hasn't sunk in yet?
Mio
...
Nia
...I see.
Heheh... Well, it's the same for me.
Heheh... Well, it's the same for me.
Mio
Wh-what?
Nia
I'm sure I've told you this before, but please indulge me.
While I was asleep in the Cloudkeep, I was getting information about what was happening in the world.
So I knew, long before, that you were not M, but an independent being called "Mio".
But...it was nothing more than information.
I wanted to truly know you more than anyone else, but I couldn't touch you, couldn't make contact.
I felt so close to you... But you were still this distant far-off thing... It was so frustrating.
While I was asleep in the Cloudkeep, I was getting information about what was happening in the world.
So I knew, long before, that you were not M, but an independent being called "Mio".
But...it was nothing more than information.
I wanted to truly know you more than anyone else, but I couldn't touch you, couldn't make contact.
I felt so close to you... But you were still this distant far-off thing... It was so frustrating.
Mio
...!
Nia
But right now, you're so close I can reach out and touch you... Speak with you, even.
I never thought the day would come. It's a truly strange feeling.
I never thought the day would come. It's a truly strange feeling.
Mio
...It's the same for me.
Nia
Indeed. It's amazing really, the way things worked out, don't you think?
Mio
Hehe. For sure.
If I hadn't become Ouroboros, I'd never have had the chance to meet you, Nia.
Sometimes a small pebble starts the avalanche which changes your whole future, don't you think?
If I hadn't become Ouroboros, I'd never have had the chance to meet you, Nia.
Sometimes a small pebble starts the avalanche which changes your whole future, don't you think?
Nia
...No, I don't think you can put it all down to chance.
Mio
...Huh? What do you mean?
Nia
I think we met because we were supposed to, Mio. It was meant to be.
Because, to me, you're...
Because, to me, you're...
Eunie
Hey! Mio! Nia!
We're heading out soon, guys! Get a move on, or you'll get left behind!
We're heading out soon, guys! Get a move on, or you'll get left behind!
Mio
OK! We're coming!
Shall we go join the others?
Shall we go join the others?
Nia
...Sure. Let's do that.
Mio!
Mio!
Mio
Yes?
Nia
I'm really glad we got to talk like this.
Mio
Yeah, me too...Nia.
Ghondor
Augh, what do you plonkers want now?
Sena
Hey, c'mon. Don't be like that. We're just here to say hi!
Ghondor
Uh? What's that? You got time on your hands, have you?
...Huh?
Why, if it isn't...
...Huh?
Why, if it isn't...
Nia
I believe this is the first time we speak directly, isn't it, Ghondor?
Ghondor
Can someone tell me what the hell's going on? What's the Queen of Agnus doin' here?
...Oh, uh, hang on.
I suppose we *are* in Agnus Castle right now. So...maybe it's not so weird to see you here...
But, what I don't get is, why's the Queen of Agnus seem to know about me?
...Oh, uh, hang on.
I suppose we *are* in Agnus Castle right now. So...maybe it's not so weird to see you here...
But, what I don't get is, why's the Queen of Agnus seem to know about me?
Nia
That's... Well, it's a long story.
The Vandham name, and those that bear it, have a deep meaning for me.
The Vandham name, and those that bear it, have a deep meaning for me.
Ghondor
You mean my family?
Nia
In the past, I...we...were saved by a man called Vandham. He taught us a lot about life, and what it was we were called to do.
It's no exaggeration to say that, without him, there would be no me.
It's no exaggeration to say that, without him, there would be no me.
Lanz
Huh? A real deep connection between Nia and Ghondor's fam? Spooky.
Nia
The memories of it are all but lost now... These were events of the distant past.
Ghondor
Oho...
...Uh, more to the point, seems you dags have gotten pretty used to chumming up with royalty. Like it's no big thing!
...Uh, more to the point, seems you dags have gotten pretty used to chumming up with royalty. Like it's no big thing!
Sena
Well, Nia asked us to treat her that way. Like another one of the gang.
Lanz
C'mon, Ghondor. Surely you more than anyone wouldn't expect us to mince our words around Nia.
Ghondor
Wind your neck in, will ya? Nothin' wrong with how I talk!
Nia
Haha... Oh, you're so bold and unabashed. I simply adore it!
Ghondor
Uh...oh...? I suppose I am...
Nia
I mean, you've passed through the conflict with the false Queen, maintained order in the Castle...
There are a lot of things that came about because of your blood, sweat and tears, Ghondor.
There are a lot of things that came about because of your blood, sweat and tears, Ghondor.
Ghondor
Huh? Well, that's a real heckuva compliment... Too much for the likes of me maybe, your Madge.
All I reckon we really did was set a few boundaries to stop things going daft.
I don't have a clue about your Agnian folks though.
All I reckon we really did was set a few boundaries to stop things going daft.
I don't have a clue about your Agnian folks though.
Nia
You're just being humble, Ghondor. Please, there's no need for it.
It's not easy to earn people's trust, to maintain the balance.
And you do all that, while still remaining natural, unadulterated Ghondor.
It's not easy to earn people's trust, to maintain the balance.
And you do all that, while still remaining natural, unadulterated Ghondor.
Ghondor
Oi! I'm basically an adult! I'm almost- Ah, forget it...
Sena
Ghondor... You really soften up when you get a few kind words, don't you?
Ghondor
Huh...! Who're you callin' soft...?!
Nia
I hope Agnus can count on your continued support.
Ghondor
I mean, what I'd really like to be saying right now...is "bite me".
But since I got a real-deal Queen going to all the trouble of asking me, I guess I've gotta at least consider the request a bit.
But since I got a real-deal Queen going to all the trouble of asking me, I guess I've gotta at least consider the request a bit.
Nia
From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Ghondor.
As the nominal lady of Agnus Castle, I bestow upon you my sincere admiration for fulfilling the-
As the nominal lady of Agnus Castle, I bestow upon you my sincere admiration for fulfilling the-
Ghondor
Hey! Whoa! Enough already...! It's like you *wanna* make me squirm?!
Sena
Ah, there's our Ghondor...
Ghondor
Just shut up, will you?! We're done talking about me, all right?!
You Ouroboros arseholes mind your own beeswax, all right? I better not hear you've been holding the Queen back!
You're a real goofy bunch, arentcha? Just bein' around ya counts as a hazard!
You Ouroboros arseholes mind your own beeswax, all right? I better not hear you've been holding the Queen back!
You're a real goofy bunch, arentcha? Just bein' around ya counts as a hazard!
Eunie
Pff... Pot calling the kettle black much, there, Ghondor, love?
OK... So what we got next?
OK... So what we got next?
Noah
Good question!
Nia! Anywhere you still want to go?
Nia! Anywhere you still want to go?
Nia
...
Well, if you're asking me to choose, then I may have to ask your advice first.
Well, if you're asking me to choose, then I may have to ask your advice first.
Mio
Sure. I hope we can give you a decent answer!
Nia
In all the places you guys have been so far...
...was there ever a place where you could...look at the sky up close? Almost touch it...
...was there ever a place where you could...look at the sky up close? Almost touch it...
Taion
But... What do you mean, close to the sky...?
Eunie
Uh, I guess she means, like, have we ever been to the highest place in the world, right?
Sena
The highest place...? Uhm... Have we? Maybe? Maybe not...
Noah
Is that where you'd like to go now, Nia?
Nia
Yes... I mean...I don't have any really major reason for it, but...
Just...when you asked where I wanted to go, that was the first thing that popped into my head.
Just...when you asked where I wanted to go, that was the first thing that popped into my head.
Mio
What, the sky, you mean?
Nia
Maybe, when I look up at the sky, I just...
...long to go back there. A sort of nostalgia.
...long to go back there. A sort of nostalgia.
Mio
...
Noah
Well, if that's what you want, then why don't we try and find a high place for you?
Nia
Oh! Really? You're good with that?
Eunie
I'm cool with it. Anyway, it was me who brought up this whole "where do you want to go" chat in the first place.
Sena
If there's a way-up-there, sky-scraping place like that, I'd love to check it out myself!
Nia
You guys...
Thank you so much. I guess I'm counting on you all over again.
Let's find it together then! The place where we'll be close enough to touch the sky!
Huh? You're asking me?
Thank you so much. I guess I'm counting on you all over again.
Let's find it together then! The place where we'll be close enough to touch the sky!
Huh? You're asking me?
Noah
Right! If there's something you've been wanting to do or see, please let us know!
Nia
Oh, but I mean... Wherever you're headed, it's fine by me...
Sena
C'mon, Nia! Speak your mind!
Lanz
After all, we've been dragging you about all over the shop. Time for you to choose our next move!
Nia
It's really kind of you all to say that! Much appreciated.
But actually, what I said before, I really meant it. Wherever you go, I will follow.
But actually, what I said before, I really meant it. Wherever you go, I will follow.
Noah
Uhm... Is that right?
Nia
Yes. That's right.
Traveling together with you, even if we're not headed anywhere in particular, well, that's more than enough fun for me!
Traveling together with you, even if we're not headed anywhere in particular, well, that's more than enough fun for me!
Eunie
Huh... OK, well, whatever! If that's what Nia wants, then so be it.
Mio
There's no need to decide on a destination right now. Why don't we all just think it over for a while?
Nia
Yes! I'll give it some consideration, then.
Grasping My Future[edit]
Nia
Ahh...!
Such a blue sky...
Though the world changes. No matter what form it may take...
The sky up there...it stays the same.
Thank you... I'm grateful to all of you.
It's kind of you to indulge me like this.
Such a blue sky...
Though the world changes. No matter what form it may take...
The sky up there...it stays the same.
Thank you... I'm grateful to all of you.
It's kind of you to indulge me like this.
Noah
No. It's fine. Don't forget... Asking you along was our idea.
Nia
I'm pleased you all became Ouroboros. I'm glad that you did.
Sena
N-Nia, what's gotten into you?
Why are you saying this now?
Why are you saying this now?
Nia
When this battle is over,
the stationary worlds will move once again.
When the worlds were divided, they knew nothing of each other.
In the end, they'll be strangers once again...
...Perfectly ignorant, as will we.
the stationary worlds will move once again.
When the worlds were divided, they knew nothing of each other.
In the end, they'll be strangers once again...
...Perfectly ignorant, as will we.
Mio
(startled gasp)
Nia
Even so...
I wanted...to make a memory.
The day when we part for good... It's coming.
But still...
I wanted us to share this moment.
I wanted to feel that special connection, those ties that bind us together.
Not just as your Queen. But also as your friend.
I wanted...to make a memory.
The day when we part for good... It's coming.
But still...
I wanted us to share this moment.
I wanted to feel that special connection, those ties that bind us together.
Not just as your Queen. But also as your friend.
Mio
Nia...
Nia
So, just...
...thank you.
In the end, it's up to you. My hope is invested in your future.
You must defeat Z,
and make a better world, with your own hands!
...thank you.
In the end, it's up to you. My hope is invested in your future.
You must defeat Z,
and make a better world, with your own hands!
Mio
Hey... That's not quite right.
Nia
Huh?
Mio
That better world...
You'll be building it together with us, Nia.
You'll be building it together with us, Nia.
Nia
Y-you mean...?
Mio
I mean, even if we do get separated, someday we'll see each other again.
We want you with us, Nia, in that future. How could we not? We need you.
Rather...please stay.
Because... The connection we share...
Nia...
That's something...that can never be broken.
We want you with us, Nia, in that future. How could we not? We need you.
Rather...please stay.
Because... The connection we share...
Nia...
That's something...that can never be broken.
Nia
Mio...
Ah... I mean, if that's...the future that you want...
No... Let me try that again.
That future...
I'll share it with you!
It's not just yours... It's *our* future we'll invest in.
For that, we need this world to end.
Until that time...
Ah... I mean, if that's...the future that you want...
No... Let me try that again.
That future...
I'll share it with you!
It's not just yours... It's *our* future we'll invest in.
For that, we need this world to end.
Until that time...
Mio
Yeah... We'll be by your side until then... Nia.