Script of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Lapidarist Extraordinaire
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The following is the script of dialogue used in Masha's quest Lapidarist Extraordinaire.
Contents
Meeting Masha • Searching an Anhilation Event • Getting the Enigmatter • Masha, the Lapidarist Extraordinaire • Trying to leave before crafting • Masha's exclusive contract
The Despondent Belle[edit]
On the City's Astelle Harbor there's a woman dressed in yellow and a pilot talking.
Masha
Oh my, oh my.
Whatever is the meaning of this?
That's most peculiar. There had never been any issue with me hitching a ride on an Armory before...
Now you're telling me...
That I, moi, yours truly, may not accompany you?
Whatever is the meaning of this?
That's most peculiar. There had never been any issue with me hitching a ride on an Armory before...
Now you're telling me...
That I, moi, yours truly, may not accompany you?
Armory Pilot
...Elder's orders, ma'am.
Please don't make things difficult, Miss Masha.
You know well enough, I don't have the authority to permit your departure without at least a platoon, for protection.
Please don't make things difficult, Miss Masha.
You know well enough, I don't have the authority to permit your departure without at least a platoon, for protection.
Masha
Yes. I do understand, of course.
Sensible, really.
Given poor Uncle Guerny's horrid plight.
Heightening security on all outbound transports, are we...Monnie Dearest?
I've needs too. Forget platoons,
I've a mind to enlist every Lost Number there is... Would that suit you better?
That said... Perchance... If you were to reconsider,
I would be more than capable of fending for myself.
Do you see? What I'm alluding to?
Sensible, really.
Given poor Uncle Guerny's horrid plight.
Heightening security on all outbound transports, are we...Monnie Dearest?
I've needs too. Forget platoons,
I've a mind to enlist every Lost Number there is... Would that suit you better?
That said... Perchance... If you were to reconsider,
I would be more than capable of fending for myself.
Do you see? What I'm alluding to?
Armory Pilot
I'm in no position to decide, ma'am.
In any case, I'm afraid you'll have to take it up with the Elder.
In any case, I'm afraid you'll have to take it up with the Elder.
Masha
(started with a sigh)
(started with a sigh)
I commend your obedience.
Thank you. That'll be all.
Thank you. That'll be all.
The two walk off in opposite directions.
Masha
Ohh, what a wet blanket.
And here I was so raring to go. I feel as a babe cast by the wayside...
To business.
Let's see... How might I foil Monnie Dearest's little arrangement?
And here I was so raring to go. I feel as a babe cast by the wayside...
To business.
Let's see... How might I foil Monnie Dearest's little arrangement?
In the distance, Mio looks at her and makes a sound like "hmm...?".
Meeting Masha[edit]
Mio
Excuse me...
Masha
Hello? Aren't you...
Have you perhaps business outside of the City?
And if so, might it trouble you to take me with you?
Have you perhaps business outside of the City?
And if so, might it trouble you to take me with you?
Eunie
That came out of nowhere. Who even are you?
Armory Pilot
You don't know? This is Lady-
Masha
Ah! Where are my manners? Please forgive my impertinence, it's simply that I'm in something of a hurry.
Masha. Pleased to make your acquaintance.
Masha. Pleased to make your acquaintance.
Mio
Hi, Masha. We're-
Masha
Hoho, I know full well who you are.
You're a known quantity here, my dears. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone in the City who doesn't know of you.
You're a known quantity here, my dears. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone in the City who doesn't know of you.
Taion
You said you wanted to accompany us. Why?
Masha
Gosh! Aren't you a cautious one. It's nothing of grave importance, I assure you.
I just happen to have some personal matters to attend to in the Fornis Region. The Eagus Wilderness, to be precise.
It may surprise you, but I happen to have a modicum of skill in battle, above that of the average layperson.
It wouldn't be the first time I've left the City. In fact, I'm rather accustomed to working on my own.
But it seems I've been met with some skepticism. Dear me...
I just happen to have some personal matters to attend to in the Fornis Region. The Eagus Wilderness, to be precise.
It may surprise you, but I happen to have a modicum of skill in battle, above that of the average layperson.
It wouldn't be the first time I've left the City. In fact, I'm rather accustomed to working on my own.
But it seems I've been met with some skepticism. Dear me...
Lanz
Pull the other one. *You* can fight?
Taion
Her attire certainly doesn't conform to Lost Numbers dress code regulations...
Sena
It's about as far from military fatigues as you can get without falling off the edge of the world...
Masha
Yes, yes, I get that a lot. But I'm afraid my fashion sense is non-negotiable.
Only when one pursues beauty with every breath is it that one may validate proof of one's existence.
Only when one pursues beauty with every breath is it that one may validate proof of one's existence.
Eunie
Uh... Sure.
Mio
Eagus Wilderness, huh? We might not be going there for some time. Is that OK?
Masha
No trouble at all. I'm sure you have your own duties to fulfill.
I hope you'll allow me to humbly assist you, as a concerned and dedicated representative of the City.
I hope you'll allow me to humbly assist you, as a concerned and dedicated representative of the City.
She turns around to face the Armory Pilot.
Masha
Well? As you can see, I could not have found more exceptional bodyguards.
You'll have no qualms now, I hope? ...Ah, give Monnie Dearest my regards, won't you?
You'll have no qualms now, I hope? ...Ah, give Monnie Dearest my regards, won't you?
Armory Pilot
...Very well.
Masha
All right, people, what say we get a move on? Time waits for no cognoscente!
Eunie
Yeah, OK, keep your hair on...
Mio
Well, guess you're with us for a while then, Masha. Don't worry, you'll be in good company.
Masha has temporarily joined the party.
Taion
The Eagus Wilderness is vast. We should make ingress from the Zem's Crossway side.
Mio
That's right at the border with the flats, right? If we're heading into the wilderness, we'd best do it from here.
Searching an Anhilation Event[edit]
Lanz
Well, lady, we're here. The Eagus Wilderness, like you asked.
Masha
"Lady"? I do have a name, you know.
Mio
Erm, so...Masha... What's the plan now?
Masha
You are aware of the annihilation events, yes?
Eunie
Course we are! D'you think we've had our heads stuck in the mud or something?
Masha
Well, I happen to be looking for a patch of land that was the site of such an event.
The Eagus Wilderness being prone to frequent events makes it a prime location for my purposes.
The Eagus Wilderness being prone to frequent events makes it a prime location for my purposes.
Noah
Except that runs the risk of us walking straight into another one ourselves...
Sena
Yeah. We better not stick around here too long...
Taion
...Hold on.
He looks into his iris.
Mio
Taion used to be in Agnus's survey branch. I think he's researching the area.
Masha
Wonderful. Music to my ears.
Taion
There's one old site. The survey branch maps have it labeled as "Piento Basin".
It's something of a trek, but it might be sensible to head there instead of us wandering around aimlessly for hours.
It's something of a trek, but it might be sensible to head there instead of us wandering around aimlessly for hours.
Masha
My, what a strikingly valuable piece of information! I couldn't have asked for more.
Mio
We'll go with you. You don't want to be dealing with all the monsters roaming around here alone.
Masha
Ha ha! A most gracious offer. I suppose I'll take you up on that!
Eunie
So, what's so important about this place, anyhow?
Masha
A picture is worth a thousand words, my dear. If luck should favor us, you're sure to find out soon enough.
She winks.
Getting the Enigmatter[edit]
Mio
Oof... Monster alert.
Masha
My, oh my... What a thorn in our sides.
After a few monsters around the area have been defeated, the party interacts with a mysterious item.
Masha
(gasp) My, oh my...
To think that I would find one so soon... Let it never be said that the fruits of one's labors are not rewarded!
To think that I would find one so soon... Let it never be said that the fruits of one's labors are not rewarded!
Mio
What've you got there?
Masha
Again, I must extend to you my deepest thanks.
I would never have laid my hands upon this were it not for your sterling efforts.
I would never have laid my hands upon this were it not for your sterling efforts.
She shows a material that resembles a rock of magma a bit bigger than her hand. It glows perpetually.
Sena
It's...a rock?
Eunie
Looks like a rock to me.
Taion
Hrm... Those are unusual inclusions. I've never seen anything like it.
It's as if a number of different types of stone have all been interlaced...
It's as if a number of different types of stone have all been interlaced...
Masha
On the ball, once more. Your assessment is absolutely correct.
This stone was formed after several types of subterraneous minerals were exposed to tremendous energy, merging into one.
This stone was formed after several types of subterraneous minerals were exposed to tremendous energy, merging into one.
Mio
Tremendous energy...?
Noah
...The annihilation effect!
Masha
Ha ha! It finally clicked, I see.
You might even call this stone a new type of mineral, a curious byproduct of annihilation.
As it is created through sheer chance, it is vanishingly improbable that one might reproduce it through human means.
You might even call this stone a new type of mineral, a curious byproduct of annihilation.
As it is created through sheer chance, it is vanishingly improbable that one might reproduce it through human means.
Mio
So it's a pretty precious stone then, is what you're saying.
Masha
Ahaha! Do you see now why it is that I was so adamant to depart the City?
Lanz
It does seem pretty special. But what are you gonna do with it? Wear it?
Masha
Not a terrible idea, really. But no - I already have a different purpose for it in mind.
Mio
Oh yeah?
Masha
Indeed! Allow me to reiterate before I recapitulate: a picture is worth a thousand words.
Chosen friends, might I ask you to return with me once more to the City?
Indeed, what outcome might this ill-omened stone, born of calamity, bring about?
In due time, I will show you...
Chosen friends, might I ask you to return with me once more to the City?
Indeed, what outcome might this ill-omened stone, born of calamity, bring about?
In due time, I will show you...
Item(s) obtained: Enigmatter x4
Masha
No point lingering here. Let's continue this somewhere altogether more comfortable, in the City.
Lanz
Now *that* sounds like a plan!
Masha, the Lapidarist Extraordinaire[edit]
The party has arrived to the City Camp.
Masha
Without further ado...
Heavens above, I'd completely forgotten!
Heavens above, I'd completely forgotten!
Mio
W-what is it?
Masha
I'm so sorry... I've failed to mention what is arguably the most vital facet of my identity.
Sena
...Come again?
Masha
Ahem. I know it's rather late, but allow me to formally introduce myself.
Masha, Lapidarist Extraordinaire, at your humble service.
Masha, Lapidarist Extraordinaire, at your humble service.
Eunie
Lapi...what now?
Masha
A Lapidarist Extraordinaire, my dear. An artisan of the crafts, if you will, in drab layman's terms.
I specialize in gem processing and precious metalwork, mainly, but I also dabble in many other types of ornamentation.
I specialize in gem processing and precious metalwork, mainly, but I also dabble in many other types of ornamentation.
Lanz
Huh. Sounds like you keep busy.
Masha
...Agh. Could I trouble you for a bigger reaction?
A "You're the fabled Lapidarist Extraordinaire?!" or "How inspirational!" would fit well in this conversational beat!
A "You're the fabled Lapidarist Extraordinaire?!" or "How inspirational!" would fit well in this conversational beat!
Eunie
If anything, I'm surprised you had time to learn to fight like you do, on top of all your other hobbies, I'd say.
Masha
...Oh. I hadn't considered that possibility. Thank you for your honest opinion.
Mio
These crafts you're talking about... You can make something from that stone?
Masha
I can and I shall!
Let's see... Judging by the quality of this stone...
It might make for a fanciful ring.
Normally, it's my policy not to show my methods to the general public...
But I'll make an exception this time, just for you.
Now watch, as the City's lauded Lapidarist Extraordinaire flaunts her artisanal prowess!
Let's see... Judging by the quality of this stone...
It might make for a fanciful ring.
Normally, it's my policy not to show my methods to the general public...
But I'll make an exception this time, just for you.
Now watch, as the City's lauded Lapidarist Extraordinaire flaunts her artisanal prowess!
Trying to leave before crafting[edit]
Noah
Let's see what Masha's craft has to offer before we move on.
Masha's exclusive contract[edit]
The party has successfully created an accessory.
Masha
Ha ha! Beautifully done, if I do say so myself.
Durable, and easy to refine... I made the right call picking that stone for an accessory.
Mio? I'd like to impart this ring to you.
Durable, and easy to refine... I made the right call picking that stone for an accessory.
Mio? I'd like to impart this ring to you.
Mio
Huh...? Are you sure?
Masha
Never more. Take it and keep it. To commemorate our meeting.
Sena
...Wait. Didn't you go searching for that stone because *you* wanted the ring?
Masha
They do say that curiosity and danger are two trunks of the same tree.
What you ought to know about me is that I live as I please. That's really all there is to it.
What you ought to know about me is that I live as I please. That's really all there is to it.
Taion
I'm surprised. That's not the kind of mentality I'd have expected from one of the City folk.
Masha
Yes, you'd think that, wouldn't you?
But having different thoughts and beliefs... That's what makes us human.
But having different thoughts and beliefs... That's what makes us human.
Masha
Just as the people of House Vandham march on Moebius, waving the banner of war...
So do you have House Doyle who stay back, putting the City's preservation above all else.
But that's not to say everyone who chooses pacifism thinks the way a Doyle might.
...Myself, for instance.
So do you have House Doyle who stay back, putting the City's preservation above all else.
But that's not to say everyone who chooses pacifism thinks the way a Doyle might.
...Myself, for instance.
Sena
But aren't we supposed to all be working together to defeat Moebius...?
Masha
Yes, I acknowledge that truth as well. It's a thorny question, to be sure.
But be that as it may, I simply cannot in good conscience abandon my principles.
Even straying from the soldier's path, how could I deride anyone who seeks meaning in life? Who strives for an enlightened future...?
But be that as it may, I simply cannot in good conscience abandon my principles.
Even straying from the soldier's path, how could I deride anyone who seeks meaning in life? Who strives for an enlightened future...?
Mio
...
Masha
The City today is a melting pot. One great, messy confluence of thoughts.
But I'm of the belief that one day, they will all meld together to create sweet, perfect harmony.
...Much like the stone that we discovered.
Incidentally - and I'm sorry to change the subject...
I think I've taken quite a liking to you all.
But I'm of the belief that one day, they will all meld together to create sweet, perfect harmony.
...Much like the stone that we discovered.
Incidentally - and I'm sorry to change the subject...
I think I've taken quite a liking to you all.
Masha
And on that note, I have a suggestion. What would you say to entering into an exclusive contract with moi?
Mio
Huh...? Contract for what?
Masha
It would grant you the right to receive my premium services as a Lapidarist Extraordinaire, expressly and expeditiously...
Clearer now?
And that applies to you, especially.
Clearer now?
And that applies to you, especially.
Mio
M-me?
Masha
You have the makings of a model, Mio. Such qualities are rare to come by.
You are a diamond in the rough, my dear. Ha ha, I can see it now. You'll be a future trendsetter...
You are a diamond in the rough, my dear. Ha ha, I can see it now. You'll be a future trendsetter...
Mio
T-thanks...I guess?
Masha
Oh, but I wouldn't dream of forcing you. That would go against my principles.
All right, my dears. Might I have an answer?
All right, my dears. Might I have an answer?
Mio
...Yeah, OK. I wouldn't mind that.
What's everyone else think?
What's everyone else think?
Noah
I don't see why not. Sounds like a good offer to me.
Lanz
You're gonna make gear for us, yeah? Can't say no to that.
Eunie
No objections from me.
Taion
Nor me. And you evidently know how to handle yourself.
Sena
Yeah! I want a ring just like Mimi's!
Masha
Splendid! Then it's a done deal.
...Oh, one more thing. I'll have to ask you to procure the necessary materials for my work.
And of course, I'll have to ask you to reimburse me for the labor as well.
...Oh, one more thing. I'll have to ask you to procure the necessary materials for my work.
And of course, I'll have to ask you to reimburse me for the labor as well.
Sena
What?! Aw, come on!
Lanz
You're gonna charge us?! Some generosity that is...
Masha
Ha ha! On the contrary, I'd be more wary of anyone who offers their services for free.
And besides...I pride myself on my skills as a Lapidarist Extraordinaire.
Rest assured that any articles you request will be delivered to the highest possible standard, satisfaction guaranteed.
And besides...I pride myself on my skills as a Lapidarist Extraordinaire.
Rest assured that any articles you request will be delivered to the highest possible standard, satisfaction guaranteed.