"But once I set my sights on a man, I never let him get away. Remember that."
Ashnard
"It doesn't matter how well you train an army-- if they don't fight, they become weak. What's the life of a soldier without a steady diet of war? Blood and pain are the foods of a true warrior!"
"It's not often that one finds a tool as useful as he is."
"You can be a general or you can be dinner. I don't really care which..."
"Oh, but if it's too much for you to kill her outright... Use her trust and stab her in the back."
"Ah! The prodigal son returns!"
"Heee heee hee! Perfect! Nothing raises my spirits like war! Come, Crimea! Let me be the one to consume your noble hearts!"
"The value of the thirteenth generation of Daein's royal family is not so high as to warrant your pathetic display. I AM Daein. If I am to be destroyed, then let Daein be destroyed with me."
"My sole desire is to rule through strength. The weak perish, and the strong live on... This is the law of nature."
"Such loyalty to a corpse... In truth, there is nothing in this world more humorous than a knight."
"It matters not how famous the blade. If the wielder lacks skill, the greatest sword is nothing but blunted steel."
"One blow. For nameless wretches like you, one blow is more than enough."
"At last, I have gained a foe worthy enough to test my sword. Excellent! Enjoy my might to your heart's content!"
"In the world I am creating, only those with power will be allowed to live. Hurry and die, weakling!"
"I question the way in which our society is designed. No matter what strength a person has, it is the station he is born into that controls his destiny. And you cannot control where you will be born. Do you believe that a person of low birth should simply endure the curse of his station? I think not."
"If you are stronger than those around you, you should benefit from your strength. This is why I will use my strength to remake this world."
"The strong will possess everything. The weak will submit to their will. Is this not the meaning of peace?"
"That is the natural order. The only way for the weak to survive is to cling to the strong."
"What impudence! Are you prepared to become a pile of bones for your king? You'll make a fine snack!"
"Heh heh heh... Will history judge me to be just or evil? We will not know until all of this is finished."
Astrid
"I may be of noble birth... but I know something of battle. I can fight."
"My brothers are the pride of the house. As soldiers, they lead glorious lives. But my sisters are traded like commodities, promised to fiances they don't even know. They don't know love. I receive letters from them once every few years. The pages are warped and stained from tears."
"That pendant is just an object. Memories of my grandmother always remain in my heart, even if I let the pendant go. I suppose I thought it would do more good if I gave to someone in need."
Balmer
"I am, vermin, and I will see you burn to cinders!"
Bastian
"But show the enemy no weaknesses, lest he does cut us down like autumn's wheat."
"True knights know when to retreat."
"Even if Daein unleashes on myself the full force of their army's wrath... They are no match for clever Bastian!"
"Calm rain is like a kiss upon the face. A scent and feel unparalleled in kind. Reunions in the rain are most heartfelt."
"A true knight is the essence of composure."
"What luck that we do feel fate's kiss? Anon, the clouds do part, the rains do stop. Heaven itself does sing and thus rejoice. At the return of our one true ruler! Oh, Princess... Until world's end, do you we vow to follow! We are planets of your fair blazing sun!"
"Yet lo! What do I find before mine eyes? A man so noble, true, and without peer, as would beset the moon herself with lust!"
"I shall regale you with a tale or two, and poems to ease the savage toll of war."
"The truth is harsh, but lies would be worse still."
"Oh, muse of fire! I cannot find the words! Behold a light that dares to shame the sun! Our princess clad in raiment fair and fine, gives courage, love, and vigor to our cause."
"Let us go forth like sunlight to the dawn."
"Enough plain speaking! I must ready my silver tongue anew!"
"When I look back on my performing days, I know that any hardship in my road shall be like ashes at the fire's end!"
"Oh look, the moon has risen o'er the hills! I must retire now to sleep's cold grip."
"War consumes money at an astonishing pace."
"Ahhh... Lady Lucia. What an exquisite pleasure. Would you allow me to place a kiss upon your creamy white hand?"
"Ahhh... She addresses me so curtly, but it only stokes my furnace of attraction! It is only in my nature to hunt and pursue a tantalizing beast that flees me! You have such a devious grip on my heart!"
Bertram
"Turn the ground... ssssoft with blood. Make a graveyard... of thissss place. Bury them all."
Black Knight
"The field is yours. Turn your soldiers loose, and may their blades run red with glory."
"As my last act of compassion, I shall make your end a swift and merciful one. Do you have any final words?"
"There is no challenge in killing a fool."
"Do not interfere! This man is my prey!"
"Will you flee? How appropriate. Tuck tail and run, child of Gawain! It is what dogs do best, after all. I like how you tremble with fear at the realization that you are no match for me."
Boyd
"As of today, I am going to be the absolute model of perfection."
"Just sit back and watch how a professional handles things!"
"Hey, Ike! that wasn't bad for your first battle. Not as flashy as my first time, though!"
"No matter how strong you are, the smallest opening can cost you your life."
"Every day, we gamble with our lives..."
"I'm in favor of helping her. That's what heroes are supposed to do."
"Nothing bad's gonna happen while I'm around!"
"What, so now you want me to start calling you Boss? Is that it? Well, I can do that. Boss it is!"
"You know me-- I'm all about the fighting!"
"I'm gonna beat the obnoxious clean out of you."
"Survival on a battlefield depends on experience and luck. Nothing more! If you dive into battle with a conceited attitude, you'll end up dead no matter what blood is in your veins!"
"This is no game! We don't fight for fun!"
"Don't... Don't thank me for insulting you! Sheesh!"
"The farming life is the complete opposite of what we mercenaries do. I mean, a farmer gets to bring life to the world, and his work keeps everyone going. But mercenaries? We kill people, and we break things, and... Well, we bring death, not life."
Brom
"Now, I don't know much about nobles and stuff. Kings and queens don't matter much when you're workin' the fields."
"...We'll send those Daein egg suckers packing!"
"Folks always judge, and they're usually wrong. That's just how they are, you know? You can't worry about it too much."
"Aw, you have a beautiful smile. It's a shame that you hide it."
"I tell you, Zihark, sometimes I don't get this world. I mean, even a simpleton like me has a family!"
Bryce
"Some men can change, Tauroneo. Others cannot... I am of the latter type. There is no other reason."
Calill
"...Who am I? What kind of low-born greeting is that? My name is Calill, and I am a first-class mage."
"It's not often you find beauty like this coupled with intelligence like mine."
"Beauty, brains, and brawn... Sigh! The goddess has seen fit to put the abilities of three people into one delectable package. Sounds like favoritism, doesn't it? A... Um... hellooooo? Are you listening to me? There's a beautiful woman talking!"
"I like my fees to be based on performance."
"The world should see your beauty! It's a travesty, I tell you! A veritable crime against nature!"
"Hallelujah! She sees the light!"
"Hmph! I won't answer unless you call me... A lady. A pretty lady!"
"Oh... Love always comes when you least expect it."
"How nice! You remember me... Perhaps love dares to speak its name!"
"I'm interested in any woman who could become my romantic rival!"
"Blast! Blast and double blast! I'm always so unlucky with men! Oh, vile cupid! Why do you mock me!?"
"No, no, good sir knight! Spare me your wicked tongue! I cannot bear another lashing across my heart!"
"Oh, I know it! You can't just find a smart, attractive woman like this on every corner, you know?"
Daein Soldier
"Aaaaah! Face me, and breathe your last, you wretched scum!"
"Do you support this action? This is inhumane! Lives will be ruined! Daein citizens will die! Even if we claim that it's necessary in order to achieve victory... This is too much!"
"I would rather die than kill innocent Daein civilians."
"Eat rock!"
Dakova
"Knowing your enemy's strength is vital to any strategy..."
"Don't push your luck, mercenary dog!!"
Danomill
"I won't have you robbing me of my fun!"
"Now then, are you ready to become my prisoners and live a life of eternal bliss within my lovely dungeon?"
Devdan
"I'd rather be injured myself than do harm to someone... else..."
"All right is not a very strong feeling. It is boring. You should be a more emotional commander. Even things you're used to will show you something new if you look hard enough. And discoveries are exciting! That's what life is all about!"
"The war is new. If you are already so focused on preparations, you'll wear out before the fighting begins."
"You had better start to smile more... or else! Being too serious is a bad business. Keep it up and your life will end much sooner than you like!"
"You can laugh for no reason at all!"
"You should not leave a job unfinished!"
"You can't always depend on others for help. On the battlefield, you have to know how to take care of yourself."
"Everyone has a tough time learning."
"Learning something new takes patience. If you're always in a rush to get better, you'll overlook important lessons."
"There's always something worth fighting for."
"War is not good for anything."
Dheginhansea
"What good will it do you to expand your domain only to find enemies at your every border?"
"Blood leads only to blood, and violence begets violence. Nothing more. Revenge is simply another name for murder."
"The flames of war cannot be fanned haphazardly."
Elincia Ridell Crimea
"Ah... How those words drive off the shadows across my heart..."
"My life-- the life I have now-- was purchased... with the blood of those brave knights..."
"The world is full of mysteries, isn't it?"
"I prepared myself to live in crushing, colorless despair for the rest of my days. But when I look back, I can see there were some warm rays of hope... poking through."
"All the death and destruction we've seen feels like horrible dream..."
"Just as there are both good and evil beorc, there must be good and evil laguz as well. But they are so distinct in appearance... It is tempting to assume each race is, as a whole, intrinsically good or evil."
"To see you so angry on my behalf... Your words filled my heart."
"I will harden my heart and grow stronger. I am the defender of the realm. I am the daughter of House Crimea!"
"For one who knew nothing of life outside the royal villa... Everything... is... so very big."
"If the cost of that victory is the lives of the two of you, I shall never smile again. And joy? Never again would that emotion fill my heart..."
"...This constant waiting behind and doing nothing... it sets my heart beating with such unease I fear it may burst."
"If I could save just one soldier, it would mean so much to me."
"If I die... The dream of a free and liberated Crimea would die with me."
"We will reclaim this land we hold so dear. Lend me your strength! Lend me your weary hearts! Today we make our fate for good and all. One life can make a mark upon this world. One life can move the wheel of history. Be that one life! Fight well! Fight brave! Fight true."
Ena
"The only place I belong is at his side. I will most likely never see you again... I will pray for your eternal happiness."
"Do not avert your eyes from reality."
"We cannot have it both ways. We both want what is in our own interest, and that is why we have conflict. If neither one of us will yield, our conflict will continue until only the stronger of us remains. I have my own reasons for fighting... And I will see you fall."
"If you had wished to extend your short life span, then you should not have appeared before me."
"My only wish was to be beside the one I love. If that is not to be, then it matters not what happens to me."
"A single warrior could make all the difference."
Gashilama
"You've the brains of a dead wyvern!"
"The herons were all roasted like chickens!"
"They're nothing but a pack of rats, but they fight like demons! Har har!"
Gatrie
"Yeah! I crash into 'em like thunder, and Shinon rains arrows down on 'em like lightning!"
"I'm so hungry, I could eat a wyvern!"
"The commander and I together can wipe out one or two hundred of those Daein mice without breaking a sweat!"
"Aww... You're going to make me cry, you silly pup! All right... sniff... Get it together, Gatrie. Tonight, you and I will share a meal sing a song or two!"
"Lady Astrid! Allow me to serve as your shield!"
"Tee hee! Well... trust me, my confidence is backed with my blade! I'm ready to fight!"
"I should have known my presence would have changed the boy for the better! I'm the ideal role model!"
"There's nothing more awkward than having to kill a friend because of his poor taste in employers, I tell you. Still, I guess that's the hazard of life as a mercenary."
"I can't afford to lose. A life hangs in the balance!"
"Well, the battle awaits. Stay sharp, and stay safe!"
"But enough chitchat. There's a battle to finish!"
"The easygoing life of a mercenary is the only life for me. Tee hee! Now let's go find some good-looking lasses!"
"Oooh, I get it. Playing hard to get, eh? Tee hee hee!"
"Hmmm. She's a tough one to swoon. I'll just have to pour it on even thicker! There's no way I'm going to let such a gorgeous girl slip away!"
"Brilliant! I, Gatrie, will deliver you to the finest purveyor of salacious foods in all the realm!"
"She's so adorable! She will be mine... Oh, yes. She... will... be... mine."
"Ha ha ha! Well, what can I say? Why don't you just kick back and watch me unleash the raw fury of these mighty arms! Hhhrraaawww!"
"Don't even give me a second look. I'm nothing but dirt. I'm worse than dirt... I'm... sludge!"
"She's so cute... And she asked me to teach her how to fight! That must mean... Yes! I knew it! She wants me! She's crazy for me! This is going to be fun."
"Every soldier has a role, and it's important that everyone does what everyone is best at. With the right strategy, three soldiers can fight with the strength of ten!"
"I knew she was crazy about me! And why not... these muscles are breathtaking!"
Geoffrey
"Rally your hearts, men of Crimea! We will fight and we will win!"
"Princess Elincia... My life and blade are yours."
"Giving men the courage to fight is the duty of a leader."
Greil
"Rules exist for a reason, Mist. Men won't survive on a battlefield if they do as they wish without so much as a by-your-leave."
"Listen up! This will probably prove to be the biggest fight this company's faced. Remember-- you've got only one life. I don't want any of you dying on me. In times like these, it matters not what our blood ties are. We are family. If you don't want to cause your family any grief, then live!"
"They say that blind arrogance sows the field of its own destruction. Something tells me they were talking about you."
"You think you can defeat me? The man who taught you how to fight? What a fool! Come on, boy! Come try me!"
Haar
"Yawn. Go entertain yourself, will you? Fight a soldier or lance a peasant or... what you will. But for the love of flying, stop interrupting my sleep!"
"The Dark Angel... She's found me at last... At least I can sleep now..."
"The next time we meet, it will be as enemies. Prepare yourself..."
"I'm sick to death of serving countries."
"...Combat. Tsk. It's one of those things you simply cannot control."
"Oh well... back to sleep."
Hafedd
"For a warrior, meeting a powerful foe is a joy above all others... And for this I give thanks to the king! Now, let us enjoy the gift we have been given."
Havetti
"A wee minnow like yerself is no match for us sea dogs! Prepare yourself, ye flying wench!"
"Yahar har harrr! Yer bustin' me gut, ye rudderless fool! Do ya truly think ye can face me mighty axe and live?"
Homasa
"I hope they are prepared to pass into oblivion. For this will be their final resting place!"
"My sword is lightning! Do you think you can follow its dance?"
"Cutting one who carries no blade lacks style... and yet it cannot be avoided on the battlefield."
Ike
"If you're looking for pride... I have it."
"Leave the fighting to me. I won't lose!"
"From the very beginning, every last one of you has underestimated us. Will you never learn? Your refusal to recognize our strength will forever keep victory at arm's length."
"I'll be all right. Grief won't bring my father back to life."
"Death and destruction are all part of war. My father said that a lot. 'The first casualties of war are those without strength and those without luck.' 'And there's nothing you can do about it. Live with bravery, be daring and fearless. Live for those who have died.' And yet... I can't help but think if I were more powerful... I could save more people. Couldn't I?"
"There are times when running has its advantages, but I don't think we'll lose here."
"We're all in this together. We fight as one, no matter what."
"Determining who is a friend and who is a foe is something I must be able to do. But it's just so hard."
"Me? As long as I've got my sword, I'm always ready."
"Enough talk. Move or die."
"Princesses... I don't think I'll ever understand them."
"Your ability to speak plainly the things others won't is part of what makes you brilliant. Others are too bound by courtesy... With you, I trust that what you say is exactly what you think."
"My ignorance does not excuse my stupidity. ...I truly am sorry."
"If you're born into a noble house, you're a noble. If your parents are slaves, you're a slave. Do you think a person's worth is decided at the moment of their birth? That's... I can't understand a country where that passes for normal, I just can't."
"I'm not going to think of you or treat you differently just because you used to be a slave. It's not going to happen. You're... you. And I'm free to think of it that way if I want, right?"
"I appreciate the offer, but I decline. I must perfect my technique on my own. Under my own power."
"I've known a lot of soldiers, and none would ever accept charity from an enemy. It would wound their pride."
"We're going to win. After all, I can't lose my very first battle as a snooty noble, now can I?"
"No tricks. Nothing fancy. We'll hit them from the front-- fast and hard."
"Maybe so. But I can only do things the best I know how. My own way."
"Choosing a ruler by strength instead of birth makes much more sense."
"No matter how strong the individuals are, that strength is worthless if they're weak as a unit. An army's power comes from leadership and management..."
"I can't use this war as an excuse."
"If we can't tell what they're planning, it matters not how we proceed. Let's just fight as we go."
"Thinking about the past isn't going to help."
"This is a battle of life and death. If we are attacked, we must act in kind or be killed-- no matter the circumstances. That is the essence of war."
"To gain something desired, there is always a price to be paid."
"Once we cross swords, we'll know the truth. Then we can discover for ourselves if he's just a loudmouthed braggart or truly a monster."
"If it's an enemy general, or just someone that's far too strong for you, there's no need to get yourself killed. But I don't want you to simply run away, either. Study the enemy first, and see if retreating is your only option."
"This craven wretch is mine!"
"We've met twice, and I've lost twice. But the third time will be different."
"My sword-fighting skills were given to me by my father. If I stay true to them, I cannot lose."
"Before this final battle, there's only one thing I want to tell all of you... I don't want any of you dying on me! Remember-- you only have one life! At a time like this, it doesn't matter what our blood ties are. We are family. That's what my father always used to say. And today... for the first time... I understand why he said it... Because we are a family. So if you don't want to cause your family any grief, then live! Don't drop your guard! Don't turn your back! Use every drop of your strength! Our road has been long, but it ends today!"
"I'm perfectly happy being boring."
"King Ashnard of Daein! Your treachery dies on my blade!"
"I just can't pretend to be anything I'm not. I've never been any good at that."
"You're powerful, you know? If you compliment me, that means something."
"Well, that's just my style. I don't have to be like someone else, do I?"
"You weren't born to be a mercenary like the rest of us war dogs. You'll just get yourself killed if you jump into this rough and nasty war unprepared."
"Over the last year, I learned a lot from all those battles... Mostly, I learned that there are many things I can't do on my own. Everything I achieved was possible only because of the people around me. I trust them completely. And I'm not ashamed to ask for help."
"You employed me as a mercenary. I'll give you your money's worth! ...No. It means more than that... To my last breath, I will do all that I can to ensure your dream... Elincia."
Ilyana
"I always get hungry as soon as I eat. Normally, I eat about as much food as five people. Today was tough because I only got enough food for three."
Izuka
"That's the problem with us scholars! We concentrate on one thing and miss something as fundamental as--"
"Noooooo! What do I do? If this is discovered, His Majesty will... He'll hang me up by my thumbs!"
Janaff
"...I don't get you, human. You have no clan and no master... What are you fighting for?"
"But that's not his fault, is it? One can't decide their parentage."
"...There's no need for you to reject your honor based on the likes of them!"
"There are some weaklings back home that I don't even want to call hawks. I'd love to stick 'em back in their eggs and start over from scratch."
"So give me some respect, you young pup. If you run into trouble in the future, come see me. I'll give you the kind of advice that only an elder can give."
"Sheesh! Can't you beorc tell the difference between comic exaggeration and serious conversation?"
"War might erupt anew. If so, whose side will you choose?"
Jill Fizzart
"Battle glory awaits!"
"Bleed the half-breed!"
"Watching you all fight those crows like a band of street rats with sticks, I could see you were no match for me."
"I wanted to be recognized... I wanted my deeds to earn me fame. A soldier has little else to strive for..."
"I want to know the truth about them, and I need to base that on what I see, not what I am told by others."
"Causing trouble for my father was never my intent. However... As a member of this army, I will face him with my shoulders straight and my head held high."
"Doubting even for a second the man who raised me with love and devotion... Something must be wrong with me... But I... I have to choose my own path. I have to choose a path that I believe in! I'm sure... Father will understand me."
"The world is hard. Hard and cold and... terrible."
"For the first time, I was able to think about what I fight for. Until that moment, I only did as I was ordered... It was all for fame and glory. Now I finally understand. I fight for those I wish to protect."
"...Fate works in strange ways."
Kasatai
"In this time, let us cling to any hope we can find."
"Pah! If the king wished to rule the world, he would want as much military strength as possible! To forsake even a portion of the strength he currently possesses willingly, why, it would be sheer folly..."
"Daein cannot lose! The Daein army is indestructible! We will crush the dogs of Crimea and use their skulls as goblets!"
"For us there is no tomorrow. We cannot be beaten, nor can we withdraw!"
Kayachey
"I don't care how talented he is. Their commander is nothing more than a young mercenary with delusions of grandeur."
Keiran
"It matters not what vile torture they devise. A true knight of Crimea is bold, steadfast, and strong."
"Turning my back on the enemy is against my knightly vows, but the princess' safety comes first!"
"I am Kieran... The same Kieran who has sworn himself to be your eternal rival!"
"For your meritorious service, I salute you! Huzzah! Nay, a thousand huzzahs!"
"Rarrrrr! What despicable, contemptible behavior! Unforgivable! Have you no shame? You were my one true rival! Where has your pride gone?"
"Blast you! Curse your name! Curse the name of Oscar and all who call him kin! I will never let you surpass me!"
"The opportunity to serve you again is the greatest reward I could ask for. For as long as I draw breath, I will stand ready at your side! This, I swear."
"I was born ready! Hoooo-ha! I don't need anything!"
"What the... Oscar! How I loathe that name!"
"Ho! Loose lips sink ships!"
"I'm a Crimean knight... and I'm very proud of that fact! No better friend! No worse enemy! A knight distinguishes himself in battle, returning in triumph to hear adulation from the people and praise from his lord! When you make your name as a knight, everyone knows you! The world is laid at your feet! And above all else, you can defend our beloved Crimea and her people with your own two hands!"
"Sparring? Ha! No one spars with Kieran! I'm too much man for them!"
"I'm a Crimean knight! I never cut corners in my training! Why, even if the enemy were to lance me with a thousand barbed and poisoned needles, I would never stop!"
"Oh, that's a hard pill to swallow! But if I die in training before hitting the battlefield, it would be a shame..."
Kimarsi
"My lance will make you pay for your impudence!"
"Wretched, baseborn animal! Begone! You will not defile this place!"
"What... What fate is this? Is it just punishment... for my complicity... in this evil..."
Kotaff
"At last we meet, sub-human! I will exterminate you with my own two hands! My HUMAN hands!"
Kurthnaga
"Sweet courtesy is ever the herald of hospitality."
Largo
"You doubting my strength? I can pin a tiger with my bare hands! That's not just hot air either!"
"You can decide how much I'm worth after you see me in action."
"Hey! I thought I'd find you here, Calill! You're looking hot! Almost as hot as me! Bwaaa ha ha ha haaa!"
"That's all right, I can handle it. I'm a man. I can take rejection."
"Ba ha ha ha! Brute force is about the only thing I've got going for me!"
"Well, everybody deserves a good belly laugh! Bwaaaaa haa haa haaaaaa!!"
Lethe
"All of you, live to fight again!"
"Thieving worms! Prepare to die!"
"Beorc maggot! Those who call us by that hateful name shall earn a swift and merciless death!"
"You don't know if we can trust him. It's too soon to tell. He's a beorc. A human. You know all humans have two faces."
"Weapons of steel are a human weakness. Without them, you cannot fight properly."
"...I hate humans. But you are beyond that word. Simply killing you won't be enough. The pain, the suffering of my brethren... I will carve payment for that from your flesh!"
"If something's good, it's good. Denying something's obvious worth out of petty spite is foolish."
"You can hide from my eyes, but not my nose."
"If we listen to each other and are willing to compromise... I know the beorc and laguz can come to live with each other. I'm sure of it."
"Apologies are meaningless unless they are backed up with deeds."
"Being blind in the dark is lethal."
"...I have to get back to my training. I have to chew some straw out of a target dummy."
Lucia
"I am no spirit. See? Flesh and bone, through and through."
"Nobody is born great at everything. It takes hours and hours of practice to get better at something. So don't feel bad when you don't excel at something right away."
"We were so trapped by our own ideas that we were unable to sympathize with your feelings. I'm terribly sorry."
"No longer will we think of honor and dying in so cavalier a fashion. No matter the difficulties we face, we will choose the road that allows us to continue living at your side."
"As hard as I've tried, you're just impossible to hate."
Maijin
"You're a cheeky little monkey, aren't you? Once you're dead, you'll regret sassing me!"
Makalov
"That's madness!!! If you're feeling charitable, maybe you should think about helping out one of your comrades, and not some stranger! What were you thinking?!"
"My sister doesn't even have a cheap necklace, much less a huge whopper like that. The goddess is so unjust. She only favors the aristocracy."
"I'm a dirty, flea-ridden cur! I'm nothing more than a wet sack of trash!"
"You're practically a blinding beacon of moral greatness!"
"Sweet mercy... I'm begging you! I'm too talented and beautiful to die!"
"All right! I need to get training! The first thing I need to learn is how to sleep anywhere... Zzzzzz..."
"See you later, fool!"
"Makalov, you devil... It's time to turn on that famous charm!"
"Blast! The rich just get richer! What's wrong with this world!?"
"I better give this war my best. It's the gamble of a lifetime!"
"But... for all the glitter and gold, there's an equal amount of dangerous work."
"What a mess... Awww... Nuts!"
Man
"Beast! Ya stinking sub-humans need to learn yer place! Human towns are too good for ya!"
"That doesn't really affect us common folk, ya know? The truth is, we don't care who sits on the throne. To us, they're all just faceless beings who rule from on high."
Marcia
"What say I run you through with my lance and call it a day?!"
"Pfff! I'm not afraid of you, clambake! If your axe is as dull as your wit, this will be over in no time!"
"You rat. You cheese-eating rat!"
"You chowderhead!"
"Hmph! It's one thing that you're a guppy-brained lout... But it's worse that you never, ever change!"
Mia
"Great, so that's all taken care of. What next, boss man?"
"You can't give up unharnessed talent like yours just because you're frail! Give it a try."
"...I'm a dangerous myrmidon! A graceful whirlwind of singing steel!"
"I understand if I lose to someone with better technique. When that happens, I can always hone my skills and work on getting more combat experience. If I lose, it's not because I'm a woman. It's because someone trained harder than me. And if that happens, I'll hone my skills and come back to beat them."
Mist
"For once, your recklessness actually got us OUT of trouble!"
"Dad was great... and so was Mom... And so are you, Brother. I love you all! I'm so proud of my fantastic, wonderful family!"
"Let's go back to being kids. If this is what it's like to be an adult, I don't want any part of it."
"Slay your enemies? Is it that meaningless to you? Like picking a flower or squishing a spider. They're human, too."
"The enemy... They're human, just like us. They're not paper targets pinned to a tree."
"I just wanted you to know that... Not everyone we run into is evil. Some of them might just be caught up on the wrong side."
"Well, I like to think I have a cheery disposition. I don't like to be a Complainy Janey, you know? Ha ha..."
"No father could treat his child like a tool. There must be another reason! If he lied to you... he must have thought that it would be for the best!"
"I know you're feeling down, but questioning a father's love is ridiculous!"
Mordecai
"Your soul is twisted. It saddens me."
"What's wrong is wrong."
"War brings pain. Sorrow."
"Why do you drop your blade? That bright metal tool is your only fang."
"Grrrrr! Count on me for a strong back and a pair of paws."
"In time, we will grow to be friends."
"No! I will not pretend that you are not among us. I will not pretend that I do not see what is in front of me!"
"Our world is big, and I would see more of it."
"I must lose some weight. I do not like that. I like to eat..."
"These words are hard to me. As a cat, I need no hard words. One roar is enough for all the forest to understand."
"I am a warrior, so I fight. I want to defend my people... and my friends... So I fight. But I can only fight like I know how."
Muarim
"As a child, I was raised never to question my station as a slave. From the day that I was born, the most grueling physical labor was as natural as breathing. I knew nothing else. To ensure we were liked by our masters, we were drilled in the etiquette of polite society until it became second nature. We were slaves... We did what we could to live as long as we could. The most important thing was not to incur the wrath of our masters. If we displeased them, we were punished. If we were lucky, we were beaten. If we were unlucky..."
"War is horrible. Yet, maybe we've gained something of value, after all."
"I will not miss this body... I've only one wish in my heart... Child... Live strong..."
"May our friendship be true and enduring."
Naesala
"I'll find a nice perch and enjoy the show."
"Those humans take themselves far too seriously. It's almost as though being obstinate is a way of life to them. They let their foolish pride stand in the way, and what do they get in the end? A swift and stupid death. Now I'm getting terribly bored merely watching their foolishness."
"Hmph. Fight. Fight till you drop, ground-bound humans. We Kilvas will be sharpening our black beaks in the mean."
"Oh, well. What do a few human lives matter to us? They're none of our concern."
"I have no intention of ruling some tiny island nation forever. I will make Kilvas a name to remember! To that end, no amount of gold is enough."
"Ah, the luxury of a large nation! You would waste a chance to expand your territory just to maintain the status quo? Sad."
"Humans hold all laguz in contempt. And in the same way, they hold all of nature in contempt as well. They think everything exists for their pleasure and betterment... They are beneath contempt."
"You may think yourself a warrior, but the humans have tamed you. Allow me to open your eyes!"
"She'll roast you like a chicken and use your bones for stock!"
"Come on, smooth those ruffled feathers. All right?"
"Oh ho! Black wings! Among humans these are considered bad omens, are they not? Then take these omens as fact, and let them herald you to the afterlife!"
"Promises made to humans are worth less than a dead snake."
"Losing the remainder of our payment stings, but still... You can't buy your life back, can you?"
"Pah! Keep your foolish tongue inside your foolish head! ...And don't tell anyone! I have a reputation to think of."
Nasir
"Ike, you will never truly understand a matter unless you look at it from each party's perspective."
"That is the thinking of an honest man. Keep things simple and pure. I like that. Still, the strength of your conviction comes from your youth and your innocence. Trust me: it will be tested. When your journey is over, how will you be changed? I pray your conviction is not lost to despair."
"Much of what seems good and evil is simply a matter of perspective, Ike. Many conditions affect our judgment. Drawing a definitive line is nigh impossible."
"Everyone has a secret or two that he wants to bury somewhere deep."
"...Giving orders that are unpopular is often necessary when one is in command..."
Nealuchi
"Your assessment of this old bird is correct. I am a worm, nothing more."
"...You can punish me in any way that you see fit... Tear me limb from limb if you wish..."
"This old crow's as spry as ever. Hee hee!"
Nedata
"Scallywags of the sea are we. We'll not lose to the likes of thee!"
"Scallywags of the sea are we! We earn our gold with axes bold!"
"Bite yer tongue, ye kelp-brained idjit! We're pirates! We don't turn tail from government scum! I'm goin' ashore! Watch me, and you'll see a true sea-dog in action."
"What in the briny beard of Shanty Pete is going on?"
"Yar har ho!"
"Scallywags of the sea... are we... An end like this is quite... worthy!
Nephenee
"I can't hold my head up like you. I'm just a country girl."
Norris
"Men, into the seas! Swim for your lives!"
Oliver
"Wonderful! My eyes did not deceive me. Those dazzling white wings. And that shimmering hair, sparkling like falling gold dust... That is the crystallization of beauty in its purest form--"
"Oh, my sweet, beautiful little bird! Don't be frightened! Come, let us fly away together..."
"Blast! Those wretches... They're here to steal my bird! Their souls are black with greed and jealousy! I have found beauty incarnate, and I will not relinquish it! Only I, Duke Tanas, can appreciate its worth!"
"Hunt them down like dogs!"
"Out of my way, penniless wretches! Your very existence is an insult to all that is beautiful! All you really want is my wealth and beauty! Miserable curs... You reek of poverty and envy! Oh, but I understand your emotions... Yes, I do. How could you sad vagabonds not want to be me?"
"You lowborn, vulgar, penurious vermin! Return my little bird to me! Objects of beauty must be admired! Only by my side can they fulfill the purpose for which they are created!"
"St-stay back! A filthy beast like you... How dare you approach a sanctified personage such as myself!"
"Listen to me, you boors! You cannot possibly understand the pursuit of beauty. You are savages! You are a blight on the world, and you must die!"
Oscar
"A weapon is a serious business. It's not something you just... do. You have to learn the basics first."
"Hearing someone say 'delicious' is the best encouragement a cook can get."
"The more we fight, the more we learn."
"Everything I have accomplished comes from hard work and practice."
"After joining the mercenaries, I had a chance to see the world. I saw grief with my own eyes. People subjugated by the powerful, losing everything and dying alone... Countries can't save people like that. It's up to men like us-- men who are in the thick of the action-- to aid those who cannot aid themselves. Besides, I have no use for honor. As long as I can defend the family called the Greil Mercenaries, I'm happy."
"There are many things that a brave knight like yourself can do that we mercenaries cannot. So let's both do our best. We may stand on different sides of the field, but we aspire to the same ideal."
Petrine
"Dog's breath! I'm surrounded by worthless imbeciles."
"What an absolutely stupefying world we live in."
"Honor? I care nothing for your pathetic honor. Have you forgotten the Daein army's motto? Success or failure, life or death."
"Ah, this is awful. What am I supposed to do if I can't fight? I'd make a terrible farmer... Blast!"
"I am General Petrine, and my arrival marks your doom. Lament your fortune, dear children, for all hope is lost. You will not leave this place alive."
"Ha! Ignoring me proves you've got more guts than common sense"
"Yes, I do think you'll make a grand souvenir. You don't have to come along quietly, but I must have you alive. Dead men have no value, after all."
"You'll not escape me. Not you or your little friends. You're far too tasty a treat to pass up."
"I'd rather die here in battle, with my honor intact."
"...Hmph. Sounds like you've set the stage for a grand performance."
"Dog's breath! Even by half-breed standards, those crows are complete scum! Give that one even the smallest opening, and he'll steal the eyes from your skull. What an untrustworthy wretch."
"Why are you still there? Do you find me amusing?! Shall I make my lance dance for you?"
"Sometimes the simplest of traps offer up the best results. Lure the enemy in, and then finish them off one by one."
"Listen up, dogs! There will be no retreating today!... Any who do not fight to the death will face my lance!"
"Ha ha! Do you like your meat rare? Or do you like it charbroiled? Let me know, and I'll cook you up just as ordered! Wha ha ha ha ha!"
"Bah! Accursed half-breed hawks! I'll roast you like a goose and use your feathers for pillow stuffing!"
"I'm going to cook you alive! I bet your armor will make a fine cauldron!"
Pirate
"We fight like beasts, an' men do flee!"
"Yar! Me axe is sharp, and me spirit is bold!"
"Yo ho har!"
Ranulf
"Sub-human? Ha! What arrogance it takes to coin such a name! You think yourselves the only ones worthy of the name 'human,' and so we laguz must be beneath you?"
"Ignoring impending doom because you cannot prevent it... Fatalism is by nature a disheartening beast."
"I'd curtsy, but the tail makes it look silly."
"I guess I'm a fish out of water myself... Wait, did I just call myself a fish?"
"Success and failure are but a hair removed."
"All gambles are dangerous..."
"I've got to do something, or Giffca will have my hide."
"What a mess... Nothing can ever be clear and simple, can it?"
Renning
"Be true to your heart, and live life as it dictates."
Reyson
"Those humans burned Serenes Forest and killed my people. No amount of human blood can slake my thirst for vengeance. For my siblings, for my countrymen, I demand justice."
"There's no need for you to shoulder my personal burdens. Fight for your own reasons."
"Though the price may be my life, I will never cooperate with you!"
"You are who you are."
"What's done is done."
Rikard
"Fantastic! I was getting bored hunting stragglers. Let's smash all of these curs and wrap ourselves in glory."
"I am Rikard! Your corpse will be the sustenance that feeds my hunger for fame!"
"Your traitorous blood will decorate the blade of my axe. Long live my glorious name!"
"No matter one's proven deeds... one defeat unmans us all... And so... it ends..."
Rolf
"Being left alone was sad and scary, huh?"
"Don't pretend to be fine if you're not! You'll end up dead if you keep doing stuff like that!"
"Fighting our enemies is really scary! In fact, once I almost wet my... Anyway! I don't want anyone to die."
"It doesn't matter if you're a laguz; an enemy is an enemy!"
"I did teach myself! I'm a prodigy."
"I'll feather a horde of slobbering enemies!"
"It's NOT too late! As long as you're still alive, it's never too late. Go on!"
Rhys
"'Even the smallest lapse invites death.' Right?"
"Yet, if you fear your own weakness, why not take this chance to go out and better yourself? That would be more in keeping with your personality, no?"
"Positive thoughts are always a help. It's pointless to focus on the negative all the time."
"You can be my very own knight in leather armor!"
"We're not fighting targets. I know the difference. Targets don't squirm on the ground and gurgle in pain. Targets don't make the grass slippery with blood. I learned that lesson the first time I took a man down. They're fighters, just like us."
Sanaki
"Hmm... If someone of... proper standing made that pronouncement, I would accept it as irrefutable proof. But you... You're a commoner. You have no surname, no documented lineage... You have nothing. I know commoners. They are poor. For a price, they will support any lie, no matter how outlandish."
"He speaks the truth, be it with a sharpened tongue or no."
"Such needless pain... It may sound like utter hypocrisy, but my people regret deeply the actions of that horrific night. We stole the heron clan from this world... Every time we see the blackened forest, our grave sin comes back to haunt us."
Schaeferr
"Bat dung! No one's gonna roll over and die! Dying's for sissies!"
"If that's the lot of them, we can take care of this on our own. It'll be like stealin' a baby from the cradle!"
"Cocky, ain't ya? But who said this was gonna be a fair fight?"
"Look, I'm a coward, and you're a traitor! Let's be friends! Whattya say?"
Sephiran
"...Thus do heroes give birth to new chapters in history... Ike, I doubt if you've even noticed... Your story, the everyday mercenary who becomes a hero will awaken ugly appetite and ambition in many. It will be the cause of strife and discord throughout the land."
Shiharam
"To gain the trust of the king, we've become cruel and heartless."
"You mustn't get caught up in the emotions of the moment and lose your way."
"Neither of us desires a drawn-out battle. Come! Hold nothing back!"
"High-flying Phoenicians! Who is it that truly controls the sky? Let us settle the issue here and now."
Shinon
"A single arrow, right between the eyes? Who else could make a shot like that? No one, that's who!"
"Feathering sea scum is like shooting apples off a tree."
"Pah! Jobs like this barely make a dent in my incurable boredom!"
"Pah. I'm surrounded by idealistic fools. What's so wrong with fame? What's wrong with having money to live well?"
"Soren's a pompous, superior whelp, but he's got the right idea."
"Idiot pup. Smaller numbers mean better mobility."
"Urgh... Pah. What a stupid way to live..."
"Do that one more time, and I'll put an arrow through your eye!"
"Know what? We were companions once, but if I'm getting paid, I'll gladly put an arrow through your eye."
"Out of the goodness of my heart, I'll teach you how adults fight. And a far as payment goes... I'll take your life. How's that sound?"
"This is war. It's all terrible. Tears mean nothing in the heat of battle. Remember that."
"Ready your bow. It's time for the pupil to face his master."
"...My arrows will find you no matter where you run."
"...Bah. I suppose you want some kind of congratulations now, right? Well, too bad. You're a snot-nosed whelp, and I'm still better than you. Don't ever forget that."
"...Adults don't want to send kids to a battlefield if they can help it. Only a complete madman wants to be involved in the death of someone else. Especially if it's a kid. But the sad thing is, it's more about making ourselves feel better than saving the life of another. The fear of being responsible for a death is always in the back of our minds, so we try to lessen the guilt as much as possible. Humans... most humans... feel the pain of others. Holding that back is a lot harder than you think."
"Bah! I hate adults like nothing else. All ego and pride... Kids live a more honorable existence"
"...The sooner you learn to survive, the better."
"Oh, look, it's the half-breed birdbrain. What a pleasant surprise. Peck anyone lately?"
"I'm a true mercenary. I won't give you the satisfaction of a free fight."
"I fight to live."
"Life is full of surprises, and not all of them are the good kind."
Soren
"Valor and courage are for children's tales."
"We are mercenaries. Our actions are dictated only by self-interest."
"You think you're humans? The only thing human about you is your conceit. You filthy, hairy sub-human!"
"You're nothing but a beast."
"However you wish to proceed is fine. I will do all in my power to ensure that our road leads to success."
"I believe this is a good opportunity. We will almost certainly have need of this man's talents. He is a dubious character at best, but at least we know his motives. Everything begins and ends with gold. He'll be easy to control."
"Ignorance is a form of bliss, is it not? These people don't know what it's like to lose a war. They don't want to know."
"Humans are shameless creatures that carelessly ignore any misfortune which does not befall them directly. They can-- and often do-- turn a blind eye to all manner of wickedness so long as it does not touch them or their kin. They will bow their heads, condemning those victims for bringing calamity upon themselves, and then they will cast their eyes toward heaven in thanks while their neighbors lay dying around them."
"Harsh, perhaps, but it's true. Clothing it in sweet words will not hide its bitterness, will it?"
"Please fight till you drop. It will only improve our chances of winning."
"This may not be much of an answer, but letting madness rule the day is the prerogative of nobility."
"And with classes come prejudice. From the moment of our birth to our final dying gasp, we commoners know we are not allowed to defy the upper classes."
"...You truly have no idea how to rule a nation. Do you know what happens to a country that loses a war? Everything is destroyed. Homes, land, crops... everything. And the citizens... They're not even treated as human."
"For the royals and nobles who are charged with protecting the people, there is no greater sin than to be defeated in war. It is the ultimate betrayal of the people's trust."
"You people don't seem to get it. We are at WAR! All doubts, no matter how small, must be extinguished. If they aren't, we could well be ignoring something that will lead to our defeat. Or to our death."
"It must be... nice to have loving parents. You need people to experience your childhood. To help shape the person you will become. Without an adult around to affirm and support them, a child can't know which path to take. Or who he really is."
"We are untouchables. Abominations. Condemned to a life of hatred and shunning from both races."
"I'm nothing! I don't belong anywhere! Doesn't that sicken you?"
Sothe
"I can't change how I feel."
"Nothing? It's hard to fill your stomach doing nothing!"
"Nobles aren't cut out for war. As you can see, there are no chambermaids to attend to your every whim out here!"
"Most nobles get rich by trampling on the commoners, then spend their lives basking in filthy luxury. I've known them to be that way since the day I was born. They've never seen a blister or sweat for a day's meal in their lives."
"You've earned your freedom. Never let them take that away!"
Stefan
"My sword has been beaten... Impressive. It is moments like this that make life worth living."
"You can learn the dance of blades from me without knowing my history, can you not?"
"Sometimes, being ignorant can be a blessing."
"Sheathe your blade. If that's all the skill you possess, you're not ready to challenge me."
"...Sometimes, it's better not to know some things... Like what it means to hate..."
"I bear no guilt, but the badge of impurity is mine to wear."
"My laguz blood gives me great power. I thought about using my power to gain revenge against the people who scorned me, but I decided against it."
Tanith
"My life belongs to my master..."
Tauroneo
"Our family house was built on generations of proud military command. Our ancient name as a warrior family would not allow me to simply abandon my sworn duty."
"I know... I was a fool. I was blinded by tradition and family reputation. By the time I realized my error, my wife and children had left me. Since then... I've been living alone in my great mansion, surrounded by countless medals and memories... Alone... for years..."
"Ah ha ha! I will cut you down with ease and leave your corpse for the rats!"
"Combat... was my life... Now... it is... my death..."
"Drinks? I'm not picky. The stronger the better!"
"...I have played my part. All that remains is for me to take my leave of this place. History will judge my actions..."
"Throughout Daein, I, Tauroneo, will be known as the king killer. Come! Let me earn my name!"
Tibarn
"...We are no scavengers, feeding on others' scraps. When we fight, it will be with honor."
"Claiming ignorance does not grant you innocence."
"Human scum... If you think to replay that night from twenty years ago, you'll get no quarter from me."
"Well, let's hope for a brighter tomorrow."
"This was evilly done! Well, if you think to play such a game, you'll not find me an easy mark!"
"Pah! You don't need luck when you're as tough as me!"
"Well, to be perfectly honest... I wouldn't mind a chance to remove Ashnard's head from his shoulders."
"But now that I'm here, you can breath easier. I promise you that King Daein will fall at my hands."
Titania
"The life we've chosen... It does not forgive even the smallest error. Such a lapse means... someone dies."
"No matter your motives, you've taken helpless innocents as hostages. You're not fit to be called human."
"No matter how many times it happens, you never get used to losing a friend. Ike, this is... This is the world we mercenaries live in. Never lose sight of that one, cold truth."
"Remember this feeling always. Use the pain to win next time. That is the best way to honor our fallen companions."
"Under the circumstances, I think trusting a man about whom we know nothing is dangerous."
"I'd rather regret something I had done than regret taking no action at all."
"Boyd, I know that training is tough. But if you make light of it, you're closer to death than you ever want to be. You're a mercenary. When you're confused or exhausted during a long battle, instincts make all the difference."
"At times, withdrawing can be the key that unlocks a future victory."
"If, at that moment, you don't feel you stand a chance... you must flee. There are times when running away is not the same as losing."
Tormod
"Mark my words! The day will come when all slaves are free, and then you will pay for your crimes!"
"You're going to be my friend whether you like or not."
"So I'm young? So what! It doesn't make what I'm doing any less important."
"I just don't want to see my friends live under a cloud of hatred, fearing for their lives."
Ulki
"The tragedy of the herons... The horror and pain of that night... lives on in all of us."
"When we face Begnion troops, we target the units with weak leadership and eliminate them first. Beorc weapons can be very powerful, but not everyone wields them well. Since beorc also choose generals by bloodlines, their competency is uneven... and that is a weakness of beorc armies."
"Even though you showed me goodwill from the very beginning... I had no trust in you. I thought you were... mocking me. Or setting me up for a trap. That's why I am the worst. I am not worthy of being your friend."
"I long to soar in the sky, looking down upon the moonlit world... I would love to see the forest at night. What do the trees look like as night falls? Why are there dewdrops on the leaves in the morning even when there's no rain? The forest at night has so many mysteries."
Volke
"As long as I get paid, I've got no complaint."
"This is strictly business."
"I cannot end my life in this war. It would be a useless end... My apologies... This is where our relationship ends."
"I won't do anything that goes against my better judgment."
"And in that case, I no longer need to conceal my true identity. I'm not really a thief. I'm an assassin. From now on, I'll take on any job you've got, no matter how... dirty."
"Pay me, and I'll answer that question."
"I'm not a charity. Get lost if you can't afford my fee."
Woman
"Even if we have to eat mud and weeds, we'll do it. And one day we'll have our revenge on those bloodthirsty Crimeans. If I can't do it, my children will... And if they can't, then my grandchildren will! We'll get them someday!"
Zawana
"Hey, you're nothing but a boy. Well, every brat needs a beating now and then. Are you ready for it?"
Zelgius
"To be a soldier, one must be able to quickly adapt to circumstances around him."
Zihark
"I bear you no ill will, but I must... There are reasons I must fight."
"It would take an... eccentric girl to love a guy like me."
"...A true swordsman takes care of his own blade."
Conversations:
1) Boyd and Mist
Boyd: "Listen, the difference between you and me is that I'm a professional."
Mist: "A professional who just got beat."
Boyd: "That was just random chance. Random chance."
2) Greil and Petrine
Petrine: "Dog's breath! Who are you, man? You look like a common sellsword, but you fight like a demon!"
Greil: "What's wrong? Ready to surrender?"
Petrine: "And admit defeat? Me? Don't be absurd..."
3) Karuma and Ike
Karuma: "You fool... What are you doing on the front line? This is no place for an officer! If you die, your army loses. Soldiers fight; officers lead. That is the foundation of war!"
Ike: "Hate to tell you this, but I'm not an officer, and I'm not in the military. I fight with my men, and I bleed with my men. I lead the Greil Mercenaries. If I can't fight, I've no right to lead."
Karuma: "Bah! This is war, not some child's game! The only thing that matters here is who fights and who dies."
4) Boyd and Rolf
Boyd: "Stop lying, you booger-eating brat! You can't just pick up a weapon and start firing away! Someone has to teach you the basics!"
Rolf: "Well, maybe I'm just a prodigy, cause I learned it all myself!"
Boyd: "You little..."
5) Boyd and Titania
Boyd: "Every time I look at you, Titania... I think that you're the prettiest person I've ever seen!"
Titania: "Uh... Um, thank you, Boyd... But I... Look, you and me, we're--"
Boyd: "You're like a really nice mom or something! Um... I mean..."
6) Ike and Volke
Ike: "...I don't want Mist roaming the ship with a plate of food anymore. So please, eat one meal a day with us."
Volke: "One hundred gold."
Ike: "You're going to charge me? To make you eat?..."
7) Naesala and Nealuchi
Naesala: "Stop calling me 'Nestling'... Really, how many times must I tell you that, Nealuchi?"
Nealuchi: "To me, you will always be Nestling, Nestling. You can tell me as many times as you like, but I can't stop. You may be king now, but in my eyes, you will ever be my little nestling with eggshell stuck to your tail feathers!"
Naesala: "Oh... curses! Senile old fool. Forget it."
8) Rhys and Mia
Rhys: "Hold it! You've got the wrong guy..."
Mia: "No, I don't. We're destined to meet!"
Rhys: "We are?"
Mia: "Yes! I can't think of anyone else that could be the man of my destiny!"
Rhys: "D-destiny!? Wait a second... I thought I was your archrival!"
Mia: "Never mind the details! I am counting on you, Rhys!"
9) Keiran and Rhys
Rhys: "...No! Don't juggle the lance, too!"
Kieran: "Behold the awesome power of Crimean Royal Knight Fifth Platoon Captain Kieran! Now I call this little trick-- Nnngg...! Gaaaaa! Whaaaaaaaa! ...Ah, nuts."
Rhys: "Oh, dear heavens! Oh, this is terrible. Stay right there! Let me take care of you..."
Kieran: "Ho, I'm fine! Don't worry about old Kieran! I just need to pull this axe out of my head here... Whooo, that's sharp!"
10) Ulki and Rhys
Rhys: "I've always been sickly. When I was little, I spent a lot of time in bed. So... I used to gaze out the window and see all the little birds flying around the sky... It must be fantastic! Flying wherever you want, whenever you want?!"
Ulki: "Um... Fantastic. Yes. I suppose. I never thought of it."
Rhys: "Oh, I don't blame you! After all, you've been flying since you were born... Soaring through the skies like a puffy cloud!"
Ulki: "Mmm? Clouds do not soar... I am confused."
11) Gatrie and Shinon
Gatrie: "But every time I spend money, you give me a hard time!"
Shinon: "I do? How?"
Gatrie: "What about the other day, when I bought the Ultimate Shield?!"
Shinon: "Gatrie, that was a castle gate. Hey, did you ever give that back? That guard thought you were a thief."
Gatrie: "And remember the SpeedBring 4000? That secret elixir that boosts speed just by sprinkling it over your body--"
Shinon: "You mean that putrid snake oil? You dumped the whole bottle on your head without smelling it first."
Gatrie: "But that wonderful little potion worked! I DID move faster!"
Shinon: "You moved faster because thirty stray dogs were chasing you."
Gatrie: "See! You're giving me a hard time again!"
Shinon: "Oh, did I hurt your feelings? Wow, it sure is fun to tell you the truth and have you grumble at me in return."
12) Gatrie and Shinon
Gatrie: "W-wait! Just a minute! I'll tell you now... Are you ready?"
Shinon: "Aaaaaarrrgh!"
Gatrie: "Ihaveanewgirlfriend!!!"
Shinon: "A new girlfriend? Is she blind or something?"
13) Gatrie and Shinnon
Gatrie: "Yep! And when I gave her the gift that you picked out for me... boy, was she happy! In fact, I'll tell you a secret... we're getting married!"
Shinon: "Aren't you rushing it a little?"
Gatrie: "Oh, no! You see, she's terminally ill. She has Brain Stones. It's really bad. She only had a few days left to live. And since she didn't have enough money to pay for the treatment... I thought it was time to spend my gold!"
Shinon: "You paid for it?"
Gatrie: "Yep! Every last gold piece! And guess what? The treatment cost exactly as much as I had! It's fate, isn't it? Oh, with a coincidence like this, I know that we're meant for each other!"
Shinon: "...You've got to be kidding me."
Gatrie: "Between the war and her illness, times are pretty rough, so we decided to have the wedding right away. I was supposed to meet her here and then introduce her to the company. I wanted to do it in style, you know? But she's not here yet... Oh, wait is that... No, that's a horse. Hmm... I'm a little worried. I went to her house this morning, but I think I got the address wrong. All I found was an abandoned shack. But it'll be all right! She knows I'm with this army, and... And..."
Shinon: "Gatrie? She's not coming. You've been conned."
14) Gatrie and Ike
Gatrie: "I'm just... admiring the flowers."
Ike: "Oh, right. Yes, they all seem to be in bloom this time of year. The large yellow ones are especially pretty."
Gatrie: "Not those flowers... THOSE flowers!"
Ike: "...Gatrie, we're inside. There's nothing here but the temple handmaidens."
Gatrie: "Exactly! It's like a whole new species of girl lives in Begnion! Everyone in this palace is drop-dead gorgeous!"
15) Gatrie and Astrid
Gatrie: "That's right! Oh, don't worry! I don't happen to have a girlfriend. You know... for the moment."
Astrid: "I don't have a boyfriend. But... I do have a fiance."
Gatrie: "What?! A fiance?!"
Astrid: "Yes."
Gatrie: "Well, er... Congratulations!"
Astrid: "Gatrie! Do you have something in your eye?"
Gatrie: "Oh... Don't worry about me. ...Sniff... Sniff..."
16) Mia and Ilyana
Mia: "Hold on a minute! Don't tell me you're always staggering around and fainting because you need a snack!"
Ilyana: "Yes... As soon as I finish eating, I get hungry again. That's why I faint."
Mia: "Well, I don't have any food on me right now. I'll go get you something right away, though. We can't have you passed out on the ground like this!"
Ilyana: "Please... don't leave..."
Mia: "Whoa there! Let go! Hey! Stop trying to eat my foot!"
Ilyana: "Mmmm... so... tasty..."
Mia: "No, no, no! I can't have you feasting on my limbs! Somebody bring this girl some food! Anything, people! Old leather shoes, fruitcake... anything!"
17) Ilyana and Mordecai
Mordecai: "...But you ate like a starved bear! A dozen of me could not eat that much mutton stew!"
Ilyana: "The food was delicious. I could have eaten more!"
Mordecai: "I would feed you again, but you ate through all my beorc money. Where do you put all that food?"
Ilyana: "Well... in my stomach..."
Mordecai: "You are like the furry little squirrels that live with us in the woods. Always stuffing food in their mouths. Half beorc, half squirrel. That's you."
Ilyana: "Haha! Maybe you're right! Squirrels, huh? That's cute."
Mordecai: "So... when do you hibernate?"
Ilyana: "Hibernate? I don't hibernate!"
18) Ike, Mist and Boyd
Mist: "What are you grinning about, Boyd?"
Boyd: "Oh, nothing... I'm just amazed... Did you know you're two times heavier than she (Leanne) is!? I'm glad I don't have to carry you around! It'd be like wearing an extra suit of armor!"
Mist: "You... You pig! You're the worst!"
Boyd: "Gaaa!"
Ike: "All right, maybe I exaggerated a bit. But she's still lighter than you."
Mist: "Well, what do you expect? She's a bird!!!"
19) Tibarn and Reyson
Tibarn: "You can't mean... Are you thinking of using the forbidden magic?"
Reyson: "...Yes. I will sing those monsters the dirge of ruin."
Tibarn: "Are you mad?! You mustn't! I can't allow it!"
Reyson: "With permission or without, I do what I must! It is retribution for genocide! Retribution for this forest!"
Tibarn: "Reyson! You must not let yourself be ruled by despair! Each member of the heron tribe is an embodiment of balance! Do this, and you warp your very existence!"
Reyson: "That's what they all said... My family. My tribe. And then... they died. The humans were drunk with joy. They laughed! They sang! ...And then they slaughtered us like livestock. My mother, my brother, my elder sisters... Even my infant sister, Leanne! All killed in a single night."
Tibarn: "Reyson..."
20) Stefan and Mordecai
Mordecai: "And do you like Begnion?"
Stefan: "I detest it."
Mordecai: "Detest? I do not know this word."
Stefan: "Then you're lucky. Sometimes, being ignorant can be a blessing."
Mordecai: "Ignorant? ...I have a difficult time with beorc words. They are strange to me."
21) Makalov and Marcia
Makalov: "R-really? Do you forgive me?"
Marcia: "Only if you keep your word! This is the absolute last time!"
Makalov: "I swear! I swear on Dad's grave."
Marcia: "Heh... That's not going to work, you twit! Dad's still alive."
22) Tormod and Sothe
Tormod: "Oh, I get it! Hey, you grew up a lot like me, then! We're going to be best friends forever!"
Sothe: "Er... well... We'll talk. Sometimes. But don't get the idea that we're best friends!"
Tormod: "Why? We have so much in common!"
Sothe: "No offense, Tormod, but thieves are loners. I can't have you tagging along, snapping twigs and making lots of noise!"
23) Geoffrey and Calill
Calill: "By the way, Sir Geoffrey. I don't know Princess Elincia very well. What manner of person is she?"
Geoffrey: "Oh! Are you interested in the princess?"
Calill: "Of course! I'm interested in any woman who could become my romantic rival!"
Geoffrey: "What did you just--"
Calill: "Nothing! Nothing at all! Just talking to myself. La da dum de dum..."
24) Bastian and Lucia
Bastian: "There's no use in fighting your feelings! I have already given in to the bottomless pit that is my love for you!"
Lucia: "Did you not hear me? I already told you how I felt."
Bastian: "The more you try to hide it, the more your true feelings show through! You cannot fight true romance any more than you can fight the tides, milady."
Lucia: "Arrrggg... Count! Will you please listen to me?!"
