Script of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Promise to the Future
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The following is the script of dialogue used in Monica's ascension quest, Promise to the Future.
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Garrett
Let me get this straight: you want me to talk the defense squad into issuing you a transporter?
You're dreaming, young lady. Out of the question.
You're dreaming, young lady. Out of the question.
Cyma
Please, sir... It would only be for a short time!
Garrett
I don't suppose this is one of the Elder's requests?
Jansen
No, no, it's nothing to do with her...
Kryto
Jansen.
Monica
Now there's something you don't see every day.
Garrett
Ah, Elder. You came at the right time.
Can you make these knuckleheads see sense? I mean, it's good that they're so enthusiastic...
Can you get it through to 'em that we've got problems enough in the City already?
Can you make these knuckleheads see sense? I mean, it's good that they're so enthusiastic...
Can you get it through to 'em that we've got problems enough in the City already?
Monica
Everyone's all fighting to the best of their ability. I don't see the problem here myself...?
Garrett
Don't see the problem...?
We don't have a damned clue when the next Moebius raid hits us and you "don't see the problem"?
We don't have a damned clue when the next Moebius raid hits us and you "don't see the problem"?
Monica
Come on now, Garrett...
Garrett
What we should be looking at right now is tightening our defenses and protecting the City.
We can leave Moebius to Ouroboros.
We can leave Moebius to Ouroboros.
Monica
Sounds like you're trying to overturn the senate's orders.
Garrett
I'm just offering a bit of advice here. Just sayin' there's no point throwing good resources after bad.
Olive
Hey! With all due respect-
Garrett
Don't you get it? You folks just haven't got what it takes to go against Moebius.
Olive
Wha-?!
Garrett
You've got to accept reality. Otherwise, you're throwing your lives away for nothing.
Eunie
For nothing?
Everyone's fighting to keep people like you alive and you call that "nothing"?!
Everyone's fighting to keep people like you alive and you call that "nothing"?!
Garrett
You think you can trade in your life and change the world? You think it's that simple?
Mio
But...if we do nothing, then nothing will change.
Garrett
You fill the youngsters up with fine ideas, then send 'em out to the slaughter.
Yeah, some talent that is.
Yeah, some talent that is.
Monica
We don't force our way of life on anyone.
They're the ones who decide.
They're the ones who decide.
Garrett
Lemme ask you, then. Did you choose for yourself? You chose this life personally, did you?
Monica
...
Garrett
Your husband must be rolling in his grave.
Jansen
My brother is dead. He won't regret anything any more.
Garrett
You trying to mock me?
Jansen
If it came across like that, I'm sorry.
But bringing up the dead to prove a point? Is that really something a Doyle would do?
But bringing up the dead to prove a point? Is that really something a Doyle would do?
Garrett
Bah.
Monica
...All right. You going to tell me what that was all about?
Jansen
Ah, it's no big deal, really.
Monica
Thanks, but I'll be the judge of how big a deal it is or isn't, Jansen.
Jansen
Are you telling me that as Elder?
Monica
Jansen...
Jansen
If you aren't pulling rank, then please believe me.
I'm not a kid any more!
Olive! Plan B.
I'm not a kid any more!
Olive! Plan B.
Olive
OK!
Noah
Hey, Monica.
Monica
You wanna grab a bite to eat?
I haven't eaten a thing since this morning. It'd be great to have some company.
I haven't eaten a thing since this morning. It'd be great to have some company.
Manana
Someone say "eat"? Time for tasties!
Mio
Wind it in, Manana!
Noah
Sure thing. Let's go to Michiba Canteen then.
Manana
Can second helping fit in tummy of Manana...? Hmmm...
Riku
Manana not even had firsts yet.
Monica
Eat whatever you like. My treat.
Keep bringing it out, will ya!
Keep bringing it out, will ya!
Michiba
Gotcha!
Monica
Ah...
Where do I start...?
Where do I start...?
Taion
I knew there were a few people whose hearts weren't really in the fight against Moebius...
But I'm not sure I understand why they're so openly bitter about it.
But I'm not sure I understand why they're so openly bitter about it.
Monica
Please don't judge him too harshly.
Garrett just wants to protect his family.
Garrett just wants to protect his family.
Mio
His family...
Monica
Right. He has kids, just like I do.
That's why he can't forgive me. I did something no parent should ever do.
That's why he can't forgive me. I did something no parent should ever do.
Mio
But, why... What did you do?
Monica
Sending your children into battle... What mother would do that?
But...this is the life I chose.
The day my husband died...
I chose to take the mantle of Elder and lead the City.
But...this is the life I chose.
The day my husband died...
I chose to take the mantle of Elder and lead the City.
Sena
Remind me... A "husband" is...
Noah
Someone you promise to live with, for the rest of your life. He must've been very important to Monica.
Sena
So...after you lost your husband, did you... become who you wanted to be...?
Monica
I did.
I wanted to put an end to the war with Moebius.
And to build a way of life that everyone in this world truly deserves.
That's what the Six Houses are working towards, and that's what I want as well.
I wanted to put an end to the war with Moebius.
And to build a way of life that everyone in this world truly deserves.
That's what the Six Houses are working towards, and that's what I want as well.
Michiba
Oh, sorry to keep you! Here it is: the house special, Acqua Pazza à la City!
Monica
Thanks!
Lanz
Ohhhh! Looks bangin'!
Eunie
Actually, there's something I've been curious about.
Like, being Elder, or being a mother. Do you have to choose one or the other?
Like, being Elder, or being a mother. Do you have to choose one or the other?
Lanz
Guess it's like becoming the commander of a colony or something?
Monica
Yeah, that's a good comparison.
If you take on that role, you're responsible for every single person that lives there.
So being Elder means Ghondor can't get special treatment, even though she's my daughter.
If you take on that role, you're responsible for every single person that lives there.
So being Elder means Ghondor can't get special treatment, even though she's my daughter.
Eunie
Sounds like a tough break...
Travis
Boss! Got something you might like to hear.
We confirmed an unauthorized transport leaving the City. It's piloted by Jansen and his crew.
We confirmed an unauthorized transport leaving the City. It's piloted by Jansen and his crew.
Monica
What's its heading?
Travis
I'd like to know that myself.
The location tracker's out. Think it's safe to say they're planning quite the stunt.
The location tracker's out. Think it's safe to say they're planning quite the stunt.
Monica
Right. Olive's there now.
Travis
Should we send the Armory?
Monica
The search area's too wide.
Noah
Maybe...Garrett could help us?
Mio
Right! He was talking about the transport in the plaza!
Monica
Ya hear that?
Travis
I don't have a good feeling about this, boss.
Monica
I'll speak to Garrett. You can do a little groundwork for me, Travis.
Travis
Word gets around. Imagine the commotion once the conservatives hear about this...
Monica
Work your charms on them, Travis. I'll make it worth your while.
Travis
OK, Boss! Let's settle this squabble!
Eunie
Looks like we'll be skipping lunch then.
Sena
Never mind. Let's just try to find out what Jansen's up to, and-
...Huh?
...Huh?
Monica
Speed-eating. You get used to it in my line of work.
We should get to the residential district. Garrett will be at home.
We should get to the residential district. Garrett will be at home.
Garrett
Yes, he was trying to scrounge a transport off me.
I told him "no". Didn't ask what he'd do with it.
I told him "no". Didn't ask what he'd do with it.
Monica
I see.
Garrett
But whatever it was, I guess they went and did it anyway. Or you wouldn't be here asking about it.
Every ruddy last candidate got together and went against their orders... Insane.
It's like Shania all over again...
Every ruddy last candidate got together and went against their orders... Insane.
It's like Shania all over again...
Sena
Ah...!
Noah
Or rather...maybe Shania was the trigger for all this?
Maybe Jansen and the others are doing this because of what she did.
Maybe Jansen and the others are doing this because of what she did.
Garrett
Huh?
Taion
They realized that no matter how good the defenses were, the downfall could still come from within.
And if they don't act, there's no future. If you see it like that, it's not hard to understand.
And if they don't act, there's no future. If you see it like that, it's not hard to understand.
Eunie
But what are they trying to do right now? We still don't have a clue...
They aren't selling the City out though. You get that, don't you?
They aren't selling the City out though. You get that, don't you?
Garrett
If they're trying to help, it's a pretty dumb stunt to pull. How childish can you get?
Monica
Garrett.
Garrett
I just don't want them to watch them fail!
All that blood, sweat, tears, pain... It does no good if they throw it all away! Why is that so hard to understand?
We need to teach them about the past and help them make the right choices *before* disaster happens.
That's our responsibility as adults! Right, Monica?!
All that blood, sweat, tears, pain... It does no good if they throw it all away! Why is that so hard to understand?
We need to teach them about the past and help them make the right choices *before* disaster happens.
That's our responsibility as adults! Right, Monica?!
Monica
...I understand how you feel.
But...Jansen's crew aren't fighting for victory or glory here.
Right now, they just want to do something that won't leave them with regret.
But...Jansen's crew aren't fighting for victory or glory here.
Right now, they just want to do something that won't leave them with regret.
Garrett
Absolute Armu cack...
Monica
Y-yeah, maybe so...
But would you rather they were mindless, obedient automatons? How's that different to being controlled by Moebius?
But would you rather they were mindless, obedient automatons? How's that different to being controlled by Moebius?
Garrett
What...?
Monica
We need to get through to them so that we can teach them how to get back on their feet after they fail.
We've seen a little more of this life than them. And as you say, it's our job to help them understand that.
We've seen a little more of this life than them. And as you say, it's our job to help them understand that.
Garrett
Well, well. What a surprise to hear the Elder talking like a parent for a change.
Monica
Picked it up from my dad.
It's how he raised me, now I think about it.
It's how he raised me, now I think about it.
Garrett
Hmm... Yes, I can see that.
Monica
Anyway, thanks for your time, Garrett.
Garrett
(sigh) Don't mention it. Sorry I couldn't be more use.
Monica
OK... Back to square one.
Miyori
Ms. Vandham.
I was just on duty... Didn't mean to eavesdrop or anything.
I was just on duty... Didn't mean to eavesdrop or anything.
Monica
No problem. Continue.
Miyori
I've got some information about the location of that transport.
Kryto was talking about Corne Island.
Kryto was talking about Corne Island.
Monica
Corne Island, you say.
Lanz
Maybe there's something to it.
Monica
Yeah...
My husband was there, 14 years ago. He went out on a mission to collect ether...
That's where he lost his life.
My husband was there, 14 years ago. He went out on a mission to collect ether...
That's where he lost his life.
Mio
What...? That's...
Monica
If they're heading to the deepest level, then they're in trouble.
Even if they're sure of themselves...
Even if they're sure of themselves...
Mio
We've got to get to Corne island!
Lanz
They aren't here...
Eunie
You think they went further...?
Monica
Hmm...
Mio
Did you hear that?
Sena
(gasp)
Mimi! Over there!
Mimi! Over there!
Monica
Oh no...
Taion
We've got to help! Hurry, there's still time!
Monica
Roger!
No chance!
Everyone all right?
No chance!
Everyone all right?
Jansen
Wha...?!
Cyma
Monica!
Noah
We got you!
Monica
No time to play with you, I'm afraid.
Outta the way!
Outta the way!
Going For It[edit]
Kryto
We're so sorry!
Monica
Disobeying orders, stealing a transport...
In the end you're all safe, so I suppose there's that to be thankful for.
But what in the hell were you thinking?
In the end you're all safe, so I suppose there's that to be thankful for.
But what in the hell were you thinking?
Olive
It was for the City...
We thought we could seize the loot, maybe use it to beef up our defense.
We thought we could seize the loot, maybe use it to beef up our defense.
Nissick
Even if we can't be Ouroboros, we can still fight!
Kryto
Monica, our duty...is to protect the City from our enemies!
Cyma
And, I mean...
We got the feeling...that we didn't really matter to you. Like we weren't real candidates.
We got the feeling...that we didn't really matter to you. Like we weren't real candidates.
Monica
The way you all just fought...
It easily surpassed even our top veterans.
But not even the great Guernica Vandham
could stand up to the horrors we're facing.
They'll chew you up and spit you out.
And, if you were to lose your lives needlessly,
you'd leave behind more sadness.
I don't want any of you to forget that.
...Olive!
I'm gonna need a report.
So, when can I get it?
It easily surpassed even our top veterans.
But not even the great Guernica Vandham
could stand up to the horrors we're facing.
They'll chew you up and spit you out.
And, if you were to lose your lives needlessly,
you'd leave behind more sadness.
I don't want any of you to forget that.
...Olive!
I'm gonna need a report.
So, when can I get it?
Olive
Uh... Tomorrow...?
Monica
I want it today.
Get these supplies stowed away.
Also...
I expect a written apology from all of you.
Fifty pages.
Get these supplies stowed away.
Also...
I expect a written apology from all of you.
Fifty pages.
Nissick
Fifty...?
Monica
Not enough?
In the very near future, we're gonna need about everything you can give us.
Until then, you need to prepare-
In the very near future, we're gonna need about everything you can give us.
Until then, you need to prepare-
Jansen
But...*you're* out there on the front line. Putting yourself in harm's way.
At least let us handle the rear.
Please, just trust us.
At least let us handle the rear.
Please, just trust us.
Monica
You little...
Jansen
When my brother died... on the day that you were made Elder...
I decided...
I pledged...never to leave you alone.
I would not let you end up like him.
And so...that's exactly what I'm doing here.
Somehow...
I decided...
I pledged...never to leave you alone.
I would not let you end up like him.
And so...that's exactly what I'm doing here.
Somehow...
Monica
Unbelievable...
That's why you nearly threw your life away?
That's why you nearly threw your life away?
Jansen
It's because I love you.
If you're going to tell us to survive...
Well, then...
You should be following your own advice!
If you're going to tell us to survive...
Well, then...
You should be following your own advice!
Monica
Jansen...
Jansen
I'll bet...you probably only thought of me as a...little brother or a friend...
But I... I think I know you better than anyone.
But I... I think I know you better than anyone.
Cyma
Ohh!
Olive
Ohh!
Nissick
Hold on, did he just...?
Lanz
...Just what?
Sena
What now...?
Mio
Just be quiet.
Monica
Jansen...
Um.
I'm sorry.
You see, right now, I...
Um.
I'm sorry.
You see, right now, I...
Jansen
You don't have to say anything now. It's just...I needed to get that across.
Instead, when the fighting's done...
...maybe we could talk this over with each other some more?
Instead, when the fighting's done...
...maybe we could talk this over with each other some more?
Monica
I'm your superior officer.
Jansen
Yeah, but when Moebius are gone,
ranks won't mean a thing.
ranks won't mean a thing.
Monica
Ugh!
Jansen
Please...just think it over.
Cyma
Dude, nice one!
Kryto
Were you scared?
Jansen
Shut it!
Olive
Anyway. Shall we go?
Kryto
It's gonna be tough getting that stuff out of the cave.
Lanz
Ah, snuff it. I'll help you out.
Sena
Me too!
Riku
Time for big treasure hunt!
Eunie
Wow. Never seen you pull a face like that before!
Monica
What...kind of face, exactly?
Eunie
Heh heh...
Like a Tirkin eating a Black Liver Bean...
Like a Tirkin eating a Black Liver Bean...
Monica
Yeah, I can imagine...
I have certain duties to uphold as Elder.
I've got to head the army, win the future...
So...I just thought I could put off everything else until the world to come.
I have certain duties to uphold as Elder.
I've got to head the army, win the future...
So...I just thought I could put off everything else until the world to come.
Eunie
Well, maybe this is a good opportunity.
Just talk to him. Tell him what kind of a future you want in this "world to come".
Mother, Elder... Can't say I understand what those really mean.
"If you look to the future, you can become whoever you wanna be."
In the wise words of a certain someone.
Just talk to him. Tell him what kind of a future you want in this "world to come".
Mother, Elder... Can't say I understand what those really mean.
"If you look to the future, you can become whoever you wanna be."
In the wise words of a certain someone.
Monica
Hah, touché.
Eunie
You should be who you wanna be too.
Monica
A life after war, eh...?
Maybe there is.
Maybe there is.