Reasons to Evolve/Script

The following is the script of dialogue used in the hero quest Reasons to Evolve.

Talk with Kite

Kite

Hey! Don't you dare eat those potatoes!

Lanz

Whoa dude, no need to yell at us. Nobody's gonna steal your spuds.

Kite

Now you're making it sound like I'm being stingy!
I'm just worried, 'cause a lot of folks are getting ill eating stuff that's not in the manual.

Noah

You think those potatoes are the issue?

Kite

Probably. I've taken to calling them "emetaters". You know, like "emetic"? ...Ugh, it's less funny when I explain.
Anyway, I've been warning everyone, so I thought it best to give you a heads-up too.

Noah

Well, that's pretty...unpleasant.

Kite

There are other problems besides those. You're better off talking to the others directly.
Sorry, I wish we had better news for you. If we could at least learn how to cultivate the fields properly...

Talk with Kite again

Kite

Careful of the emetaters, yeah? Definitely don't eat those.
There's other stuff as well, but... You're better off talking to the others directly.
Sorry, I wish we had better news for you. If we could at least learn how to cultivate the fields properly...

Gather information

Eunie

Food shortages... Sounds pretty grim.

Zeon

They’ve been worn down mentally and physically. We have to act now.

Lanz

Hey man, I just wanted to say, uh... you're doing a pretty good job, all in all.

Zeon

Rare for you to be cheering me up... Makes it all the more precious.

Discuss The Fields

Main article: The Fields

Talk with Kite

Kite

So you're going to Colony Tau to meet some archer that knows their veggies?

Zeon

Exactly. We're thinking of discussing the issue with the fields in person, and-

Kite

Well, why didn't you tell me this sooner?!
I'll get Fox and the others to hold the fort while we're away. You guys go on ahead.

Lanz

What, you're coming as well now?

Kite

I did say I'd work with you, didn't I?
Everyone'll be so relieved if we can get some good news out of this...

Zeon

All right. Then I'll see you there.
Oh, and I'd like to bring along one of those potatoes, if you don't mind.

Kite

Take as many as you like. Just take care you don't mix 'em up and end up with a stomachache!
Right, then. I'll see you at Colony Tau

Item(s) Obtained: Emetater from Kite x1

Talk with Kite again

Kite

I'll get Fox and the others to hold the fort while we're away. You guys go on ahead.
I'll head over to Colony Tau myself soon as that's done!

Head for Colony Tau

Zeon

It’s just so verdant here. Very different from back home...

Noah

Both places have their merits. I like Colony 9 too, of course.

Zeon

This field... How ample its furrows!

Talk with Juniper

Zeon

...They seem to be growing nicely.

Juniper

Yes, they should be ready for harvest soon.
It's best to pick them just as soon as they start to wilt.

Zeon

You let them wilt? Even after nurturing them so carefully?

Juniper

You get a larger yield this way.

Zeon

Incredible.
So they're not actually dying, but rather making way for new life.
Much like us.

Juniper

Now that you mention it, yes.
All life is built upon some kind of sacrifice.

Zeon

Indeed. Life is a cruel thing.
Now that we are free of our Flame Clock, I am all the more aware of this fact.

Juniper

I don't believe we've been acquainted yet.

Zeon

Zeon, Commander of Colony 9. I do apologize for this sudden visit.

Juniper

Juniper. I also act in the capacity of Commander, for Colony Tau.

Noah

We're here today to ask for your advice.

Juniper

Oh? Do tell.

Comparing Spuds

Juniper

Hmm...
In the natural world, some plants contain toxic elements, usually to fend off predators.
I'd guess that these belong to that category.

Zeon

I was afraid of this...

Juniper

It must have been frustrating.

Zeon

Yes... For the whole colony.
I don't mind the toil myself.
Such was my decision.
But as for my friends...
I'd rather...they simply enjoy the result.

Juniper

I understand. I know that feeling.
I'd like to suggest a different crop, drawing from our experience here.
Would you wait here a moment, please?

Juniper leaves. Kite arrives running.

Kite

Whew! Finally caught up!

Eunie

You took your sweet time.

Kite

Sorry. I lost my bearings.
So, uh, did you figure out the issue?

Juniper

Sorry to keep you.

♫

Lost Days of Warmth

Juniper comes back, holding a spud.

Juniper

Look here, these will grow even in the harshest-

The scene zooms in on Juniper's face which is looking very sparkly. Kite then gasps and instantly zips over towards Juniper anime style.

Juniper

...And you are?

Kite

Ah- KITE! Lieutenant! From uh, Colony 9!

The scene zooms in on Juniper's face again which looks even more sparkly than before.

Juniper

Hello, Kite.
I'm Juniper. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Kite suddenly feels a pang in his heart. It's clear that he has a crush on Juniper.

Kite

Urgh!
What the-?! Why's my chest...?

Juniper

Um...

Kite

Ah, j-just ignore me! I'm fine!
Are those...
my emetaters?!

Sena

Oh yeah, they do look similar...

Eunie

They're not, right?

Kite

No... They're toxic!
I knew it. This is one of Agnus's-

Noah

Kite!

Juniper

It's true, when considering root vegetables, poisonous tubers are relatively common.
However, these Spongy Spuds are-

Zeon takes the Spongy Spud from Juniper’s hand.

Juniper

Huh?

Zeon takes a bite of the Spongy Spud.

Zeon

It's sweet!
Already more than edible.

Kite

You mean it's safe? Really?

Zeon

Yes.

Lanz

I think I'd bake 'em first, myself.

Zeon

Silence, Lanz.

Juniper

These spuds, they're the pride and joy of our colony.
I'm so glad you like them. Really.

Kite

I don't... Where do you find this trust?
These were our enemies!

Noah

Yes, but not now.

Kite

I get that. I know that!
But still... If only you weren't Agnian...

Kite runs away.

Zeon and Juniper

Zeon

I'm sorry we put you through that.

Juniper

It's perfectly fine.
I think you should talk to your soldier in private, though.

Zeon

Let me be clear: we do not bear any ill-will toward Colony Tau, nor do we-

Juniper

I didn't mean as a commander.
More as...one person to another.
Your friends... Didn't you want them to be happy, rather than toiling and struggling in vain?

Zeon

...!

Juniper

And one more thing:
The pivotal factor is the soil.

Zeon

...Soil?

Juniper

Check to make sure that there's Earthwormwood growing in your fields.
I'll forward the steps you'll need to take to your Iris for reference.

Zeon

Ehehe...

Juniper

...Did I say something funny?

Zeon

No. I'm just pleasantly surprised at how earnest you are.
I'll take a look as soon as we're back at the colony. Oh, and...
If you've any problems on your end, would you allow us to lend our support?

Juniper

Problems...?

Zeon

It wouldn't feel right if the goodwill only went one way, am I right?

Juniper

I understand. Let me consider.

Zeon

I'm glad we could talk.
We'll make some wonderful fields yet.

Juniper

I look forward to that day.

Head for Colony 9 Fields

Zeon

This earth is what matters!

Lanz

Hey, you know what happens if you pull out Earthwormwood?
Its roots wriggle around and stuff, like they're alive! Gives me the creeps!

Sena

Stop trying to worm your way out of this.

Taion

According to Juniper's information, the presence of Earthwormwood improves the soil's drainage.
In other words, it makes for earth that is best suited for potato-growing.

Lanz

All right, already. I guess we just get on with it, yeah?

Zeon

We just get on with it.

They all start searching.

Lanz

Can't find a single one of 'em.

Mio

I guess it's not the best soil.

Kite

I knew it was just some kind of trick...
There was no way it was gonna be that easy...

Lanz

Look here, you...

Zeon

Enough, Lanz.
Kite, I know you're worried about the fields. Come over here and let's talk.

Kite

...No need. I don't have anything to say to you.

Zeon

...Right.

Sena

Umm... We probably wanna check out some other sites? I guess?

Noah

Right. There should be some untended land not far from the colony.
Let's do a sweep.

Zeon

We'll update you if we find anything.

Kite

Sparks... What's wrong with me...?

Search other fields

Kite

Bah, it's too pat... No way it'll go that smoothly...

Lanz

Race you to that open plot there!

Zeon

You think I can’t hold my own?

Noah

Nothing here, looks like...

Lanz

Mmm... I'm not seeing much.

Eunie

Uhh... I can feel 'em, just itching to be found! ...Or maybe it's just a normal itch...?
...Eh, let's just move on to the next spot. Hup, hup!

Mio

I can't see anything...

Sena

Guess there's nothing here... Oh well.
I've got a good feeling about the next one, though. Let's ace this!

Taion

...Not here.

Find the good field

Sena

...There we go! Earthwormwood!

Eunie

Eugh.

Sena

Don't worry, it's not gonna bite!

Eunie

I'm not worried about it biting...

Zeon

Looks like we've found our spot.
I'll inform Kite.

Sena

You think he'll actually help us?

Zeon

Don't worry.
He's a bit delicate in some areas, but when he starts something, he *will* see it through.
...Hm?

Sena

What is it?

Zeon

I've lost contact.

Eunie

What a jerk! Now he won't take your calls?

Lanz

Whoa now... We should probably hear his side of the story, yeah? Let's stop stirring the pot.

Zeon

I've already talked to him. But it didn't prove very effective.

Mio

He's taking this personally, so it'll probably take some time.
Both of you are being too quick to judge. Don't be so hasty.

Zeon

Hasty? Me?

Eunie

It's like Juniper said. You need to speak to him man-to-man, not soldier-to-soldier.
Like how you talk to Lanz.

Sena

Oh yeah, why are you and Lanz always fighting, anyway?

Zeon

He just gets on my nerves.

Lanz

Sorry, what? Right back at you, pal.

Zeon

Excuse me?

Mio

I don't think that counts as fighting, Sena.

Eunie

Yeah, they're just havin' some banter. That's how you should be with Kite too.
You're always talking on a commander-lieutenant level.

Zeon

I hadn't realized...
So... I've been issuing him orders instead of talking to him on an equal footing?

Noah

Talk to him again. I think it'll go better this time.

Zeon

Yes... Perhaps it will. I'll try.

Talk with Kite

Noah

Hey, Kite!

Kite

...What do *you* want?

Zeon

We've good news. We found a plot that will be perfect for farming.

Kite

Really?! That's great!
...
I mean, well that's just great. In the eye-rolling sense.

Mio

...So you won't help us out?

Kite

Well... I never said that...

Lanz

Talk to us, boss. You gonna get your hands muddy or not?

Kite

Yes! All right? I'll do it... I'll do my snuffing job.
OK, so... What are we planting?

Zeon

Spongy Spuds. Juniper's already told us how to grow them.

Kite

Oh, here we go again.

Zeon

Don't grumble. That potato was truly delicious.

Kite

Fine, whatever. Just gimme the spuds.

Zeon

...

Kite

...What?

Zeon

Of course... We still need potatoes to plant.

Kite

You didn't get them ready?!

Sena

Uhh... We were so focused on looking for Earthwormwood...

Zeon

It happens.

Kite

This isn't like you, Commander. Didja eat something funky?

Zeon

...Nobody's perfect.
Even the most scrupulous perfectionist is liable to err. O-on occasion.

Kite

...All right, just hurry up and get some!
Spongy Spuds, right? Let's start with about 10 of those.

Zeon

We'll gather them as fast as we can. Shall we meet again in the fields?

Kite

Sure thing. Just send me the location by Iris.

Talk with Kite again

Kite

...Ten Spongy Spuds, got it? Don't forget this time!

Gather Spongy Spuds and go back to the fields

Lanz

Now we can finally get planting!

Taion

No, that step comes last.
First we need to till the soil so that the seed potatoes can take root more easily.

Sena

So what's that actually mean, "till"? I think I'm a bit lost...

Taion

You toss the soil to trap the air in it, it seems. According to Juniper, there are three main layers of soil-

Lanz

Yeah, yeah, so we just rough it up a bit. I getcha.

Taion

Lanz... The crudeness of your summaries never ceases to amaze me.

Kite

There's not much point to it all, though, is there?

Trish

Come on now, don't be like that. Let's just do what we can.

Eastman

It'll only take two ticks!

Fox

You and your ticks, man! It's not about speed. We need precision here, folks.

Zeon

Just follow the procedure I sent to your Irises. Ask me if there's anything you're unclear on.

Noah

OK then, guys. Let's do this!

They all till the soil and prepare the field.

Mio

This is looking good!

Sena

That was pretty fun, hey, Mimi?

Taion

And now we water them.

Eunie

Ugh, I wish I was the one being watered. I stink of dirt...

Zeon

Should we wait for the rain, in this instance...?

Noah

Yeah, I think it's best if we let nature take care of the rest.
I get the feeling we should interfere as little as possible...

Taion

But rainfall isn't always guaranteed. If you rely too much on the weather, it may come back to bite you.

Mio

Then what if you control soil humidity as you wait for the rain?
And if ever the rain doesn't come for a while, then you can water your crops yourself.

Zeon

That sounds smart. Let's wait a while and see how things unfold.

Fox

You just leave that to us.

Kite

Aw, what...?

Trish

Zeon and the others aren't going to stick around here forever. Who else is there?

Eastman

Besides, it'll only take two ticks!

Zeon

Kite, can I trust you to handle it?

Kite

...Yeah, go on then.

Trish

Come back and have a look after the rain though, would you?

Noah

Right. We'll do that.

Wait for rain

Kite

Fine, I'll help out a little more. But only a little, got it?!

Trish

Come back and have a look after the rain, would you?

Fox

So we wanna watch the soil for signs of drying, yeah?
I'm on the case, no worries. You can count on me!

Eastman

Don't you worry about the fields! Watering 'em won't take two ticks.

Check the fields after the rain

Zeon

...

Fox

So, uh... Why isn't anything budding...?

Zeon

The seed potatoes are rotting.
...Perhaps we gave them too much water.

Trish

Oh no...

Noah

Does the soil not drain properly? Or was it something else?

Fox

...It's my fault.
I was giving them extra water from time to time, 'cause I didn't want them drying out...

Trish

Fox!

Fox

I thought I was being careful! Never considered that I might be overdoing it.

Zeon

Well... We'll just have to try this again. Let's wait for the next rainy spell.

Fox

Sorry, guys...

Kite

Don't blame it on yourself.

Fox

Yeah, but if I hadn't done this, we wouldn't have to-

Kite

"Ohh, if only"! What's done is done, man. You can't change the past.
So let's just recoup our losses and do even better next time round.

Fox

Huh...

Trish

That's a good attitude, Kite. I like it.

Eastman

I'm good either way, to be honest.

Kite

Heh... Classic Eastman.

Fox

...Guess I'll stick it out for a while longer.
Thanks, Kite.

Eunie

Credit where it's due. That was actually pretty good.

Mio

His words came from the heart. I think that's why it resonated with them.

Noah

Kite's always been annoyed at being second-best.
He knows the frustration of not living up to his own standards. And that really struck a chord.

Zeon

Complementing others' weak points has always been a talent of his.
It's something I could never do.

Kite

Hey.
I think we'll go ahead and till the soil again, take out the rotted spuds.
So if you don't mind...

Noah

Got it. We'll grab a new batch for you.

Fox

I'm really sorry about this...
We'll need you to get 10 more seed potatoes then.

Noah

Don't worry. We'll pick a really good selection this time, just you wait!

Gather more seeds

Kite

Fox made trouble for you. Sorry 'bout that.
I'm sure he didn't mean to. He just couldn't leave the fields alone. ...He's a good guy, OK?

Trish

Leave the fields to us! We can turn things around if we all work together.
Fox is really sorry too... I'm sure next time will go better!

Fox

I'm really sorry about this...
We'll need 10 more seed potatoes.

Eastman

Hmm, re-tilling the fields... 15 ticks or so, I'd wager...
...Heh. Best put my back into it.

Head back to the Spongy Spud Patch

Zeon

Now we wait for the rain.

Trish

Come on, buds. Start your budding already...

Sena

I've got a good feeling about this one!

Kite

...

Wait for rain and head back to the Spongy Spud Patch

Zeon

It must work!

Trish

Hahaha, we did it! They're budding!

Sena

Talk about suspenseful!

Manana

Manana excited for yummy harvest. Hope they grow up big and strong!

Sena

Yeah. We need to take good care of them.

Noah

Looks like it's going well.

Zeon

Indeed. Now we can breathe a sigh of relief.

Eunie

We'll wanna take care of the fertilizer now, right? How do we distribute it?

Fox

Actually, I have just the person for that. Url's a dab hand at gardening.
I'm sure he'll be able to help us out if we explain our situation.

Zeon

I'd appreciate that.
...Incidentally, where did Kite go?

Trish

Stormed off after saying he'd done his field-tending duty.
...Guess he's still not over it.

Fox

I suppose it's time for us to pack up. We can't just leave that guy alone.
...He's always been there for us, through thick and thin.

Zeon

I know. You don't need to worry about us.
Make sure my lieutenant gets the care he deserves.

Fox

Will do.

Trish

Oh, and I'm pretty sure Url will explain it for you, but you know the fertilizer?
Seems you make it by crushing up seeds, bones and plants, then mixing it all together.
Oh, and he also said that having a few Helix Conches on you would save him some trouble.

Eastman

You'll get that done in ten ticks. Or else.

Noah

Haha, that might be a little tight for us... But we can certainly try!

Deliver items to Url

Kite

So yeah, the fields... They're all yours from now on.
For everything else, well... You just worry about your end and we'll worry about ours.

Trish

I'm pretty sure Url will explain it for you, but you know the fertilizer?
Seems you make it by crushing up seeds, bones and plants, then mixing it all together.
Oh, and he also said that having a few Helix Conches on you would save him some trouble.

Fox

I think Url's the person to talk to about making fertilizer. He's a dab hand at gardening.
I'm sure he'll be able to help us out if we explain our situation.

Eastman

I'm giving you three ticks, and not a tick more. Go get the fertilizer ready.

Url

Commander Zeon! Long time no see.
I'll take any materials you have for the fertilizer off your hands, OK?

Head for the Spongy Spud Patch with the Fertilizer

Sena

Whoa, they got so big!

Manana

Filled to bursting with lively!

Taion

Applying fertilizer ought to further foster their growth.

Lanz

So we just sprinkle the stuff on top and then we're done!

Taion

Wrong. They need to be able to absorb the nutrition easily, so first we combine the fertilizer with some soil...
Then you spread the mixture around the roots.

Lanz

So specific...

Taion

I've more or less memorized Juniper's info now. Let me know if there's anything you're unsure of.

Zeon

I can see his time in the survey branch has seeped in, right down to his marrow.

Eunie

I suspect he might've actually been born with it. He's just the meticulous type.

Zeon

That's about all we can ask for.
I'm grateful.

Eunie

I'll let him know.
All right, guess it's back to the grindstone.

They use the fertilizer.

Zeon

Now to wait for more rainfall.

Sena

Ooh, I'm shaking with excitement!

Lanz

Are you really?

Sena

Well, yeah! We all worked hard for this!

Eunie

You tell 'em, love.

Mio

Let's see what the coming rain brings...

Sena

Yeah!

Talk with the others

Kite

Hey, so...about the fields...
...Nah, forget I said anything.

Trish

I know he can be a right handful, but when it comes to looking out for his own, Kite is someone you can count on.
The field thing has really been on his mind...
Just give him some more time. I'm sure he'll come around...

Fox

I know how Kite thinks. He might be acting stubborn now...
...but I'm sure deep down he realizes he can't leave things like this.

Eastman

I don't mind Kite. He respects my time.
...You'd better watch your step as well. Time, and friends too... Once they're gone, they're not coming back.

Go back to the fields after the rain

Lanz

These little guys have come a long way.

Manana

They in springtime of youth! Growing up into fine young potatoes!

Eunie

Nothing gets Manana excited like the prospect of a full belly.

Sena

Can you blame her?

Manana

Resounding no!

Zeon

...?
Why have they changed color?

Eunie

Huh?

Sena

...Aw no, they're withering!
Why, though...? It can't be time to harvest them yet, surely?

Taion

...I dread to think so, but it could be one of the diseases mentioned in the reference materials.
The damage seems to spread from the lesions here, on the root... They bear resemblance to the Black Rot.

Eunie

Augh, they'd better not be. That's supposed to cause rapid decay. Spreads easily, too.

Zeon

Let's check the others for similar symptoms, on the double.
Lend me a hand, everyone!

Examine the Spongy Spud leaves

Noah

It's no good. They've changed color...

Lanz

Spark! These ones are ruined too, huh...

Eunie

These ones're wilting...

Mio

They're changing color...

Sena

These ones failed too...? Poor things...

Taion

...It seems we're too late to save these ones.

Noah

We're looking good here.

Lanz

These ones seem fine to me.

Eunie

Think this one's all good!

Mio

I'm not seeing anything unusual. Good!

Sena

Phew, these all look healthy!

Taion

No notable issues.

Discuss Spongy Spud Woes

Main article: Spongy Spud Woes

Pluck the spuds out

Zeon

I swear I will save you... Don't fail me now!

Noah

Let's pull out these stems here.
That should do.

Lanz

So we pull these things out, huh?
Whew. Guess that's us, then.

Eunie

The bad stems have got to go...
Yeah, that looks about right.

Mio

I think we have to pull these ones out.
Whew... That's it.

Sena

Sorry, guys. It's for the good of the fields...
Aaand done. Next!

Taion

We'll have to pull them out fully, root and all.
Ugh... Got dirt in my eye...

Pluck out all the infected spuds

Noah

That looks to be all of them.

Zeon

We'll have to monitor them for a short while.
Take note of the state of the stems, not just the color of the leaves.

Sena

We should fix up the soil too, right?

Eunie

Think so. It's supposed to be bad if the underground bits are exposed to light...

Lanz

Might as well pull up the weeds while we're at it too, huh?

Taion

Don't pull the potatoes themselves out!

Lanz

Mate, I can tell the difference!

Zeon

And then we hope for rain...
...

Noah

What's wrong?

Zeon

Ah, I was just thinking. How times change...
It wasn't so long ago that my sole thoughts were about keeping the Flame Clock topped up...
Now here I am, worrying about soil and potatoes, looking up at the sky.
I could never have imagined myself in such a position.

Noah

True. Who'd have thought you'd chomp on a raw potato, or admit to lacking a spine?

Zeon

...Please, don't remind me. I feel flush just thinking about it.

Noah

But I think we've grown a lot closer as a result. I feel like I know you better.
Sometimes you don't really get to know someone until you've clashed first, and then sorted out your differences.

Zeon

Hehe. You don't beat around the bush, do you?

Noah

Anyway, I think we've done what we can here.
Let's report back in to Juniper.

Talk with Juniper

Juniper

The Black Rot, you say? Did you deal with it accordingly?

Noah

We pulled out all the stems that had discoloration, but we're not sure if that's going to be enough to stop the spread...
We were wondering if you could take a look for us, if it's not a bad time for you?

Juniper

From what you're telling me, that might be the best course of action, yes. You're really having some bad luck...
By the way, do you have anyone keeping watch over the fields?

Noah

Keeping watch? You mean like a patrol?

Juniper

It's not just Colony 9 that are strapped for food, remember.
You never know who or what could be lying in wait...

Noah

...Yeah, you're right. We'll get someone on it right away. Thank you.

Juniper

Anyway, I'll start getting ready for this trip to Colony 9.

Talk with the others at Colony 9

Trish

Hey, have you seen Kite anywhere? Where did he go now...?

Fox

What's going on...? There's some kind of commotion down by the fields...

Eastman

...Weird. Kite's already a hundred ticks late.
...Something bad might've happened.

Head for the Spongy Spud Patch

♫

Young Warriors

Noah

Sounds a little rowdy over there...

Zeon

Ah! Is that...?

Noah

It came from over there. Let's hurry!

Zeon

For the fields!

♫

Young Warriors

Kite

You are not getting through me!
I won't let their efforts go to waste!

Noah

Kite!

Kite

You lot...!

Zeon

Talk later.
Let's teach those creatures never to set foot upon this land again!
We will defend this place with our lives. Show them there is strength in unity!

Bonds Forged by Spuds

Zeon

People, how are we?

Taion

We're fine, at least.

Eunie examines the crops.

Eunie

They really tore up the place, huh.

Kite

Sorry. I couldn't stop them.

♫

Converging Emotions

Noah

It's not your fault, Kite.

Mio

Besides, you were the first to come running here. Don't feel bad.
You were tending the fields, weren't you?
Trying to keep them safe, the whole time.

Kite

I couldn't just sit back.
But...there was hardly any point...

Juniper

You shouldn't put yourself down.

Kite

You... What are you-

Juniper

If I could just...

Juniper pulls on a spud.

Juniper

Hrrrngh!

Sena

I'll help you.

Sena grabs Juniper.

Sena

Aaaaand...PULL!

The two of them fall over, unearthing the spud.

Sena

Hehe. Guess I don't know my own strength.

Juniper

Thank you very much.

Noah

Are those...?

Juniper

I'm afraid I failed to mention something. Spongy Spuds are quite special.
They actually use the field itself as a means of storage.

Zeon

That's why you recommended growing them.
Astounding.

Kite

Sorry I doubted you.
The reason I didn't trust you before, it wasn't because you were Agnian.
No, it's because I was weak.
Now I don't expect you to forgive me or anything like that,
but I know I caused hurt. I'm so sorry.

Juniper

Now come on, raise your head.
You refused to give in.
You struggled to change things for the better.
The way I see it, that's not weakness.
Not from what I hear, anyway.

Kite

You don't...
Nah, you... You don't even know me!

Zeon

Making a change, Kite... It takes guts.
You're a good man.
We didn't admit it, but then again...
neither did you.

Kite

You know what?
No one's ever told me that.

Zeon

I'm sorry about that.
I think from now on, I'll make an effort to remind you.
Kite... You're an asset to us all.

Juniper

Commander?
Could I...
Could you perhaps help me with a problem, if your offer of support still stands, that is?

Zeon

Sure. Ask us anything.

Juniper

Would it be possible to...permit me to visit Colony 9 more frequently?

Zeon

Hmm?
That's no issue for me.

Juniper

I'm not directly asking for help with a specific problem.
But I'd like it...if we could build friendly relations between us.
If that's all right?

Zeon

Now I see.
Feel free to visit.
Any time.

Kite

Same here!
Very happy to have you!

Juniper

Thank you very much, Kite.

Eunie

What's all this, then? Kite's acting weird.

Taion

What I'm more worried about...is what will happen to the tending of the fields...

Noah

I'll be sure to ask them. ...But maybe not right now.
Just look... They're having so much fun.