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The following is the script of dialogue used in Taion's side story.


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Nimue's Birthplace[edit]

Mio
Oh, now I remember. Taion, you got that message from Isurd, right?
Taion
I did. I was thinking now might be a good time to see him.
Noah
I'm sure you'll have a lot to talk about. We'll be waiting outside.
Taion
Thank you. I'll try to make it quick.
What's this?
Isurd
This was Nimue's.
A lens.
A membrane, covering an Iris.
Taion
Nimue...used this?
Isurd
Yeah.
It must have been five years ago.
It was...on an expedition to the Cadensia frontier.
However, Kevesi troops attacked at night. My squad was crushed.
And I was hurt, bad.
The one who nursed me back to health,
was Nimue.
Theirs was a curious colony.
No one ever fought.
They'd spend their days tending Saffronias.
There used to be a Castle there at one time,
but at some point it was destroyed in a great battle,
and there it lay in ruins.
It was there that I saw some cradles,
left over from that time.
They looked like they would break at any minute,
but still, some were making soldiers.
Nimue...
she was just one of them.
The people there...
they were like we are now.
They lived free of the Flame Clock's yoke.
Taion
Sir, you say they were like us...
So perhaps...their colony was freed by Ouroboros at some point in the past?
Isurd
Well...
I'm not sure.
It looked like Nimue and the others had always been living off the land.
Also, they'd been strictly shunning contact with others for generations.
Naturally most people there gave me the cold shoulder.
Before long, I journeyed away from the colony.
Along with Nimue.
Taion
Nimue left with you?
Why, sir?
Nimue
There's a world out there...
It'd be nice to see it.
Isurd
I wondered at her motivations.
But I think I see now.
Now we don't live under the Flame Clock's yoke,
we're more free to consider our emotions.
Back then, Nimue had to carefully hide the fact that her Iris was unconnected to a Flame Clock.
She enlisted a Nopon engineer to make the lens.
All so she could live among us.
And after that,
she became the Nimue you know.
Taion
I never knew you two had such a connection. Incredible...
But, why show me this now?
Isurd
Well.
Actually...
Taion
What...? The leadership want Nimue's colony wiped out?!
Isurd
Yeah.
We only just heard. A Nopon merchant was able to tip us off.
And since Nopon are involved in handling most logistics and transportation, the information should be good.
Taion
So the brass have pinpointed its location?
Isurd
Could be.
Taion
You don't have to be so cagey, Commander.
Cagey?
You can tell it to me straight.
Am I wrong? You'd like us to keep Nimue's colony safe.
Isurd
But...
Taion
Isn't that the reason?
Why you've told me this whole story...?
If you moved to protect the colony, it'd put this place in the line of fire.
I've heard.
Like how, after the Consul's disappearance and the loss of the Flame Clock,
despite sending a report to HQ, you haven't received a word of reply.
Isurd
Mmm.
We reported that it all happened while we lay there unconscious,
which is the unvarnished truth...
Yet still nothing.
Taion
I understand.
Let me run it past the others, Commander.
Manana
What beautiful story!
Mio
Those two must have shared a lot of memories...
Noah
Like you said, Taion, it sounds like Ouroboros got involved in the past.
Lanz
So, that pretty much makes it our business.
Count us in, mate.
Eunie
Saffronia, that's that thingy, right?
We saw one growin' once.
If there's loads of 'em blooming somewhere, that's something I'd wanna see.
Sena
Huh? I'm shocked!
Eunie
What, a girl can like flowers and junk.
Manana
Manana too! Manana have wish to see flowers!
Sena
This is unusually proactive for you, Manana!
Manana
Why so? Ladies and flowers are like peas of same pod!
Riku
No idea what Manana talk about. But someone have to keep Manana out of trouble.
That OK with friend Taion?
Taion
Sure. Thank you, everyone.
Isurd
Thanks. I'm sorry to involve you in this.
Mio
Don't worry! We all agree that this is something we should do.
Eunie
It's a while since we first got thrown together. We're used to this by now.
Sena
And y'know, we wanna see Saffronias!
Isurd
It was me... I'm the one who threw Nimue's life into chaos.
I should have just left her where she was...
Taion
Commander...
Isurd
Taion?
Taion
Sir?
Isurd
If...Nimue's been reborn... If she's in that colony...
Keep her safe, by any means.
This time I want her to follow the path she was meant to tread.
Taion
Yes, sir. I promise.
Sena
I don't get it. Why doesn't the Commander just come along?
Lanz
He's got no choice, right? He might get the attention of the Castle or something.
Sena
Oh. Guess so.
Mio
That's not all, I think.
I'm sure he must be scared.
If he meets her again, he might end up behaving the same way towards her.
Eunie
Is that a bad thing?
Mio
No. I don't think so.
But... I do understand. How he feels.
Noah
Yeah. I'd definitely hesitate.
It's not just about himself.
Taion
If I hadn't been so careless... the commander wouldn't have to feel this way...
Eunie
You're not still thinking like that, are you?
Taion
N-no, I'm... I'm just...
Eunie
You're just what? Lookin' back all the time never helped nobody.
Taion
Look, I... I know.
Eunie
Right? Come on then.
Taion
Eunie...
Eunie
Eh?
Taion
OK. Sorry. I know you're right.
Noah
There's a Ferronis here?
Lanz
Looks like it's trying to clear away the earth.
Sena
No sneaking through with this big thing in the way.
Taion
I think we've found the enemy force the commander mentioned.
Manana
Manana not see any people.
Riku
Whole unit made up of Levnises. Much weirdness.
Mio
Hang on. Look.
Sena
A Consul. They haven't found us, have they?
Noah
No... I don't think they've spotted us just yet.
This one might have different abilities than that K guy.
Sena
Guess that's a thing. But why have only Levnises?
Taion
I can't fathom what this Moebius can do, but they're about to wipe out an allied colony.
They'd have a fun time explaining that to soldiers.
Sena
True, true.
Taion
Let's hurry. All that digging will take some time.
If we can bypass this unit, we should be able to beat them there.
Noah
Let's do that.
And make sure we don't get spotted. Ready?

Auto-Lev Attack[edit]

Lanz
A fight?
Taion
Agnian Auto-Levs, is it...?
But...who are they fighting...?
Mio
Could it be...?
Taion
So it would seem...
Let's help them!
Noah
Roger!

Reunion with Nimue[edit]

Nimue
Huh?
Taion
Nimue... Ma'am...
I know it's hard for you to believe us.
But...I promise you we aren't lying.
Nimue
Can we really trust you?
Taion
Nimue...
Nimue
Huh?
Taion
Uh, I-I mean...
These Levnises were unmanned. It's likely they were a scouting party.
The main force... They're drawing near.
Nimue
Very well.
I'll choose to trust you.
However, I do not speak for our entire colony. The others will decide on their own.
Follow me.
I'll take you to meet our chief.
Taion
"Chief"...?

Taion and Nimue[edit]

Nimue
Sir Taion, was that your name?
Taion
Huh? Oh, yes.
No "sir", though. Just Taion.
Nimue
Taion...
Before, you called me Nimue...
How did you know my name?
Taion
Um, well, you see...
Right!
Your dog tag! On your...
Nimue
Dog tag?
Taion
Wh-what...?
Nimue
Taion...?
Taion
I...guessed!
I...I'm told I have great intuition!
Guessing a name for me... Pfft, it isn't even a challenge!
Nimue
Wow, is that true?!
Taion
Yeah, you bet!
Eunie
Gah, this is doin' my head in!
Just snuffin' tell her! Ugh!
Sena
Great idea! ...Not.
"By the way Nimue, you're the reincarnation of my old boss!"
Who's gonna believe that? It sounds crazy as all spark, dude!
Noah
Eunie,
we've had a lot longer to get used to all this stuff, remember?
Eunie
Hey. Somethin' funny, love?
Mio
Nothing...
You're being very "Eunie".
But I like that about you.
Eunie
Oi, what's that s'posed to mean?
Eunie is as Eunie does.
Mio
Besides...
Eunie
Hm?
Mio
I think it's not just the rebirthing thing.
He's feeling the same as Isurd, Taion is.
Eunie
Poor fella.
Nimue
Your Blade...
Taion
Huh?
Nimue
I have the same.
Taion
Oh...that?
That's true.
You're the one who taught me.
Nimue
I did?
Taion
Ah, no...
I meant, someone who looked like you! Yeah, her...
Nimue
Right...
Taion
What's wrong?
Nimue
You all...came from outside, didn't you?
Taion
Yes.
Nimue
What's it like, out there?
This place...is all we know.
We're not allowed to leave.
It's forbidden, you see.
Taion
Honestly...
It's not all that wonderful.
Nimue
A world of endless war...
People taking each others' lives away...
Taion
Yes.
It's a pitiful place.
Nimue
Still...
Even so, I want to go.
I need to see it.
A world wide open.
Taion
You'd have to fight too.
Nimue
But you're not like that, are you?
Taion
Huh?
Nimue
It's a sad world, but you're trying to change it.
Am I wrong?
Taion
Well, ah...
Nimue
If there are people like you in that world,
well then,
I'm sure it's wonderful.
And that...is what I want to see.

The Lost Colony[edit]

Eunie
Pretty...
Nimue
Glad you like them.
They're nearly in full bloom.
Give it three more days... and they'll be covering the whole cliffside.
Eunie
Wow...
Now that I wanna see.
Sena
Yeah!
Nimue
The chief is over there.
Let's go.

Punishment[edit]

Stella
I thank you, kind outsiders.
Though, I'm afraid we will not be leaving this place.
Taion
But why?
There are troops on the way coming to kill you!
You don't expect to just beg for your life?
Chief!
Stella
Since ages past, we have prospered in this land we call home.
Even knowing war rages on constantly in the outside world...
If that war is to reach our land, then I'm happy to accept our fate.
Or...you could call it our punishment.
Taion
Punish-?!
Stella
Outsiders.
As thanks for assisting Nimue's team, we prepared chambers.
However, that is only for tonight.
Tomorrow, I would ask you to leave.
We must follow...the path which fate has set for us.

Things'll Be Different This Time[edit]

Lanz
Is this place a crop-growing colony?
You barely ever see any of these in Keves.
Mio
Seems like a nice way to live.
It's warm, they live in comfort.
Sena
Yeah.
How could they deserve punishment?
Taion
Hmmm...
Eunie
Uhm...
Taion
What's this?
Eunie
I think...this was from another me.
Remember the battlefield at Kana?
I found it there.
Taion
Back there...
Eunie
Is Nimue...
different from before?
Taion
No. She hasn't changed.
Same old Nimue.
Eunie
Well. Maybe it's the same with me then.
Wait, hang on.
Do you reckon the past me was more like her?
Taion
In what way?
Eunie
Elegant, graceful, refined.
Taion
Hah, no way.
You'll be the same no matter how many times you're reborn.
Oh, no! S-sorry!
I didn't... What I wanted to say was...
Eunie
I don't...suppose we could change.
But you know,
some things are different sometimes.
'Cause this time round, we're Ouroboros.
Things'll be different.
We're with you, Taion.
Taion
Eunie...
Heh.
I didn't expect encouragement from you.
Eunie
Well, you do make a good cuppa.
Taion
Hehehe...
Nimue
Hmmm...

What do we do?[edit]

Taion
At this rate, it's going to be up to us.
Lanz
Can we manage? There's plenty of 'em.
Eunie
No people though.
Maybe we can just let rip out here then?
Lanz
I mean, I guess so, but...
Noah
If we don't, this place is done for.
Only one choice left to us.
Taion
Right.
What's that?

Shrewd Taion[edit]

Noah
Taion, what's up?
Taion
It's just...this Ferronis.
Noah
A Flame Clock?!
Lanz
Oh man, and it even works...
It's just a flicker, but still...
Sena
Is it this colony's lifeforce?
Taion
No... I don't believe so.
It's ancient, so it must be a malfunction or something.
Remember the people here aren't part of the Flame Clock system.
Eunie
You make a good point.
Taion
I've got it!
All of this, it's this thing's fault!
Eunie
Huh? What is?
Taion
It was really bothering me.
This place has been safe all this time. Why is Moebius just now taking notice?
This is why.
For whatever reason, this decrepit Ferronis has come back online.
Noah
Huh...
That's how they found out?
Taion
Indeed.
After all this time... It's bad luck for the people here.
Sena
Taion?
Taion
Riku, do you know much about Ferronises?
Riku
Silly question.
Maintaining Colony 9 Ferronis was one of many jobs of Riku.
Lanz
Oh yeah, right. That sure kept you busy.
Taion
That's perfect. Then, could you take a look at this?
Riku
What for?
Taion
If it still happens to work...we just might save this place.
Lanz
Nope, no way. So what if we get it to work?
This thing's fighting days are done!
Taion
It won't have to fight.
We're going to play a little trick.
Lanz
A...trick?
Taion
How is it?
Riku
Friend was right. Ferronis can still move.
Drive works, barely. But Riku think it will run.
Taion
Can you repair it?
Riku
If we find several parts...then possible.
Taion
How long do you need?
Riku
Friend telling Riku to hurry?
Well, mechanicist of Riku's talents can do this in thirty minutes.
Sena
Can we get our hands on these parts in time?
Riku
There lots of Ferronis and Levnis wrecks sprinkled about here.
Must be something Riku can use.
Taion
Understood. Start making preparations for repairs.
Let's split up and search for the parts we need.
Noah
Sure. We'll handle it.

Fighting to Protect the Colony[edit]

Nimue
You're going to fight?
Taion
Er, not quite.
We're, um...
Nimue
Taion, I want to fight too.
Taion
No way! I'm not letting you get mixed up in all this!
Nimue
So you really *are* going to fight.
You could...
...get hurt.
Taion
Uh...!
Nimue
If someone dies,
I couldn't take it,
sitting here pretending none of that is happening.
I understand our chief's feelings...
It's thanks to her that we've lived in peace this long.
But, there's a war going on in the outside world.
There are many...who don't want to see it.
Or wish it wasn't happening to them.
Yet...you've come to us following your own path.
And that is real.
It's how the world really is.
Taion
Nimue...
Nimue
Please...!
Taion
All right.
I'll allow you to watch us, while we're fighting.
But - under one condition.
Nimue
That is?
Taion
When we first came here,
it was like an awakening.
There are still beautiful places like this in the world.
We have to keep this place safe.
That's what we're fighting for.
Once you've seen how we do things,
promise me that you'll protect this place.
That fight...belongs to you.
Nimue
My own...fight...
Taion
Yes.
Nimue
You have a deal, Taion.
I'll watch all of you...how you fight.
I'll burn it...into here.
Riku
Riku done!
Time to light fire!
Taion
Brilliant! It worked!
Lanz
H-hey... Was it meant to float away?
Taion
Yes. It was.
Lanz
Huh?
Taion
Riku, did you input the coordinates?
Riku
Of course!
Riku fed Ferronis numbers just as directed.
Eunie
What's going on?
Taion
We've made ourselves a lure.
Eunie
A lure?
Lanz
Now I get it.
That thing's gonna...lure in the Moebius and beat it up?
Taion
They know about this place because of that thing's Flame Clock.
As such, Moebius are probably watching out for that Ferronis.
Mio
So we'll make the Moebius think that the Ferronis sensed their approach? And that it's going to attack?
Taion
Honestly, I would give it about fifty-fifty.
Let's hope this particular Moebius is a complete fool...
Eunie
Anyone remember P?
Lanz
...And then, we can all swoop in and rinse this mudder.
Gotta love a nice and simple plan!
Mio
What happens after we beat them?
Won't they end up coming back... as long as the Ferronis is there?
Taion
I haven't forgotten about that.
I've got a little something in mind.
Nimue
Thank you, Taion.
Taion
Between us...we'll make it work for sure.
And keep the Saffronias safe.

Taion's Plan[edit]

Lanz
Is it go time?
Mio
Taion!
Sena
Here we go!
Taion
Great! This guy really is an idiot.
While those Ferronises are busy fighting, we'll move in from behind.
We'll hit them where it'll hurt them the most - the Consul.
Noah
Got it!

A Successful Ambush[edit]

Consul V
Ah! It's you lot...!
Wait... This is a trap?!
Lanz
Sorry about that, mate!
Turns out you had a bit of a brain fart!
Taion
Nice one...
Consul V
Oh - ARRRGGH!!!
Impossible! Could I really have been fooled by these peons?!
My mighty self?!
RIDICULOUS! Not a chance! This just isn't happening!
Eunie
This guy's in serious denial.
Anyhow, looks like he's genuinely clueless about Nimue and the others.
Taion
Promise us you'll turn around and go back the way you came,
and we will let you go.
Give a message to your masters, if you even have any.
Tell them exactly how you fell into our trap!
Consul V
What?!
You think I'm some lowly errand boy?
Stuff your messages. I'm all about the screaming!
And I will enjoy yours before the day is through! That's why I am Moebius!
Sena
Why are they all so gross?!
Consul V
I will never turn back! I will cut through!
Moebius V
I will fill this valley with the echoes of your dying screams!

A Refuge[edit]

Moebius V
My Lord Z!!!
My apologieeees!
Lanz
What's he saying sorry for?
Creep.
Taion
OK! Now, Riku!
Riku
Understanding!
Noah
What did you-?!
Taion
Guys, take cover!
Lanz
Now *that*...was an explosion.
What the spark did you do?
Riku
Friend want to know?
Lanz
Dunno. Will it take long?
Riku
Explaining principles take half a day.
Lanz
Then I'll pass.
Eunie
Well, whatever the snuff happened, it all went down a treat.
If I was a Moebius, I'd at least try to check the situation before going all in...
Sena
Seriously, what a total dingus.
Taion
Anyway, we got the best possible outcome.
Amazing.
Nimue
Taion. I saw everything.
The way you fought...
Do you spend every day battling like this?
Taion
Gladly...yes.
Nimue
Huh?
Taion
We need the people of your colony to protect this place.
It's true, there are times when our fight takes a toll on us.
But we carry on that fight, because we have a mission.
Nimue
A mission?
Taion
The foe we fought today...
Moebius, who made this world the way it is...
We have to take it back from them.
We have to make a new world.
One without fighting, where you won't have to hide away in fear.
Nimue
Taion...
Taion
But...sometimes we do need rest.
To forget fighting for a time.
This place...
could be our refuge.
Nimue
I understand.
Then we'll protect this land.
So that whenever you grow tired of your fight,
you can return here to rest.
Taion
Thank you.
Our mission...
Nimue
Huh?
Taion
If we manage to win,
there's someone I want you to meet...someday!