Steiner steers the boat.
Tot: Princess, we have arrived at the castle.
Beatrix: She won't be a princess for much longer, Doctor Tot.
Tot: Ha ha ha... Indeed.
Tot: I shall have to call you 'Queen Garnet' after the coronation.
Tot: I must make preparations for the crowning of our new queen.
Tot: General Beatrix, Master Steiner, will you help her?
They salute, and Tot disembarks.
Tot: Princess, please watch your step.
He helps her off.
Dagger: Doctor Tot...
Tot: Princess...
Tot: I know how hard this must be.
Tot: But I will be by your side. Please take the throne with full confidence.
All but Steiner leave.
Steiner: Three more days until the crowning of a new queen...
Steiner: What a day!
Inn
Ruby: We ain't seen each other in ages! Why the sour puss, partner?
Marcus: What happened?
Blank: Maybe that Dagger chick dumped him.
(Zidane): ......
Cinna: Bingo...
Ruby: This ain't like you at all, Zidane!
Cinna: H-Hey, Ruby!
Cinna: I heard you started a mini-theater.
Ruby: That's right, darlin'! My plays are a hit!
Blank: Cool! Let's go watch!
Marcus: Yeah!
Ruby: Awright, cowboys!
Ruby: Zidane... You ain't comin', are ya?
Ruby: That's awright, darlin'. Come on over whenever you want.
Ruby: Let's go, boys!
They leave.
Street
Ruby: This way, everyone!
They go. Blank knocks over Vivi on his way.
(Blank): Oops! Sorry...
(Blank): Huh!?
Blank: Hey, Vivi!
Vivi: Hello...
Blank: I haven't seen you since you left Alexandria Castle! How are ya?
Vivi: Well, a lot of things happened, but I'm doing fine.
Vivi: How about you? What have you been doing since we left the castle?
Blank: Me? Let's see... Oh yeah, it's been crazy since you guys escaped!
Blank: Rusty, that rat chick, Freya, and...
Blank: ...what's her face, that girl general of Alexandria...
(Voice): Beatrix.
Blank: Yeah, the three of them got totally worked!
Marcus returns.
Blank: Marcus and I had to carry 'em out on our backs!
Blank: M-Marcus!?
Marcus: We gotta get goin' before Ruby gets mad at us again.
Blank: Oh yeah, she hates it when we're late...
Blank: Sorry, Vivi. I'll see you later!
They go.
Main Street
ATE: It's So Big!
Castle entrance* Man: Isn't the new queen a little young?
(Eiko): Oh my!
Eiko: What a gigantic house!
Eiko: I gotta see the inside!
The chefs enter.
(Chef): We cook good food!
(Eiko): Hey!
(Eiko): <Sniff sniff...>
Eiko: Something smells delicious!
Eggmeister: You hungry?
She nods.
Ovenmeister: You VERY hungry?
She nods again.
Dishmeister: You UNBEARABLY hungry?
She nods yet again.
(Eggmeister): Too bad!
They enter.
Man: Personally, I think General Beatrix would make a better queen.
* Girl: I'm the queen! My orders are absolute!
Girl: Hey, what does 'absolute' mean?
* Boy: This little queen is a bit demanding...
* Other Boy: I wanted to become a soldier when I grew up, but if this is what I'd have to put up with...
* Hippolady: My son plays too many card games. He needs to exercise.
Hippolady: Do you mind racing against Hippaul?
* I don't mind
Hippolady: Okay, let's start!
Hippolady: When I say GO!, press [square] and [X] alternately!
(Hippolady): On your mark!
(Hippolady): Get set!
(Hippolady): GO!
Race.
(Girl): ___ wins!
* (Won, no prize)
Hippolady: Good job!
* (Won, reached level 10)
Hippolady: My son's in better shape, too. Here, take this.
<Wyerd Card>
* (Won, reached level 20)
Hippolady: My son's in better shape, too. Here, take this.
<Carrion Worm Card>
* (Lost)
Hippolady: Wow, my son can run really fast now, thanks to you!
* I'd rather not
Hippolady: I think you should exercise, too.
* Hippaul (Level (-19)): I don't like running...
* Hippaul (Level (20-)): I think I'm getting better...
Weaver's
* Old Woman: Ilia's dress isn't finished yet...
Square
* Boy: I wonder if the boy and girl standing over there are lovers?
* Girl: Do you think Princess Garnet is in love?
* Old Lady: I'm glad we're going to have a queen again. Alexandrian men are unreliable.
* Nikolai: She's late... I wonder if she ditched me?
* Michelle: He said to meet him here, but he's late.
* Alexandrian Soldier: This gate leads to outside.
* Other Alexandrian Soldier: Walking out of town by yourself is dangerous.
Street
* Girl: I'm gonna be a strong and beautiful woman like Princess Garnet when I grow up!
* Ryan: People don't think much of the Knights of Pluto, but I think they're a fine bunch of fighters!
Ryan: I wanna join them. I'm gonna work hard and gain the respect of the people.
* Old Man: Grandma said she would make a dress for Ilia, but it's taking her forever to finish it.
* Tour Guide: I don't have any work when there isn't an event going on in town.
Tour Guide: Please tell me if someone is hiring. I play a mean trumpet!
Inn
* (Zidane): ......
* Maggie: Are you friends with the man sitting at the table?
Maggie: I think his friends went to the mini-theater.
Maggie: The mini-theater was started by the last owner of this bar and a girl named Ruby.
* Dante the Signmaker: Last night's play was great!
Dante the Signmaker: I'm so glad I pushed myself to make a great sign for it!
Street end
ATE: Long Time No See!
Shop* (Boy): It's so fun to run around!
(Zenero/Benero): Been a long time!
(Genero): Been a while!
Zenero: Where have you been!?
Benero: We were worried!
Genero: Sorry, I've been training!
(Zenero/Benero): Training!?
Genero: Yeah, training!
Zenero: Training for what?
Benero: Tell us!
Genero: It was...
* (Girl): Wait for me!
* Mick: I've been looking to play against an experienced card player.
Central area
ATE: To Fly High
Side alley
Blank: Zidane's done himself in this time.
Marcus: Yeah...
Blank: But think about it... He's never been in a serious relationship before.
Blank: He probably doesn't even know what to do with himself right now...
Marcus: Come on, he's in love with a queen. Did he think it'd work out?
Blank: I'm sure he thought about that a lot.
Blank: That's why he's in turmoil.
Marcus: He looked so depressed...
(Blank): Yeah...
Blank: But this is something he needs to deal with head-on.
Blank: This is gonna make him stronger. You'll see.
ATE: Artemicion
Clock tower* Tom's Mother: Where did my son go? He's always playing with his cat...
A moogle flies in.
Artemicion: Sorry to keep you guys waiting!
Artemicion: Hey, Stiltzkin! Long time no see!
Stiltzkin: Hey, Artemicion. Why does your coat look so shiny?
Stiltzkin: Well, it's none of my business. Listen, have you been delivering mail properly?
Artemicion: O-Of course I have!
Stiltzkin: Are you sure that you delivered all my mail to my friends?
Artemicion: Of course I did! You sent out 4.
Stiltzkin: But what about the other 2?
* Flower Girl: A lot of things happened during Queen Brahne's reign, but overall, it was a good time for us.
Flower Girl: That's why I put together a wreath made of roses for her gravestone.
* Honorable Lady: Do you think Princess Garnet will be a good queen for Alexandria?
* Yes, I think so
Honorable Lady: I'm sure Princess Garnet will do a fine job!
* I liked Queen Brahne better
Honorable Lady: Maybe we'll reminisce about Queen Brahne's Alexandria someday...
* Honorable Lord: Are you here to see the new queen, too?
Dock
- 3927 Gil: Behind right guard.
- Phoenix Pinion: Behind left guard.
* Alexandrian Soldier: The boat to the castle is currently out of service.
Synthesist's
* Synthesist: I'm open today.
Weapon shop
* Genero: We look alike, but inside, we're very different.
* Zenero: I haven't seen my brother in ages!
* Benero: Family is precious!
* Shopkeeper: There are strange men hanging around my shop.
Hotel
Mayor Kapu: What do you mean!? We reserved a room at 100 Gil for 3 nights!
Fish Man: U-Um, no, it's actually 100 Gil per night...
Mayor Kapu: But I chose this inn because I heard it was 100 Gil for 3 nights.
Mayor's Wife: Dear, let's just pay 300 Gil and stay at this inn.
Fish Man: Well, um, it's coronation week, so the rate is 120 Gil per night...
Mayor Kapu: Wh-Wh-What!? What kind of business are you running here!?
The daughter approaches Vivi.
Mayor's Daughter: He's making such a scene... I'm so embarrassed right now.
Vivi: Um...
* No, it's not that bad
Mayor's Daughter: Thanks. You're very kind.
* Yeah, it is kind of embarrassing
Mayor's Daughter: You think so, too?
* Mayor's Wife: Oh, what should we do...
* Mayor's Son: We can't back down now!
* Mayor Kapu: What is going on here!?
By the steeple
* Tom: My kitten, Mittens, ran away...
* Notice on wall
= Lindblum Fund =
We are collecting donations to rebuild Lindblum.
Your 1 Gil donation helps the people of Lindblum return to their daily lives.
Lindblum Aid Association
* Boatman: I've been a man of the sea up until now, but lately I've been considering piloting airships.
Boatman: Regent Cid of Lindblum invented an airship that can fly without the Mist! Can you believe that?
Boatman: I wonder if they'll let me on that airship when I get to Lindblum...
* Onionmeister: I don't know what to serve after the new queen's coronation festivities.
Onionmeister: Oh, I wish the chef that cooked for Princess Garnet's birthday party would come back!
* Retired Boatman: Do you know anything about Regent Shid's wife?
* Yes
(Retired Boatman): Okay, then...
* No
Retired Boatman: Regent Shid's wife ish a very stubborn woman.
Residence
- 3 Gil: Behind the bed.
* Ilia: Hey! Have you been twaveling? I haven't seen you in a while.
Steeple
* Kupo Mognet
Kupo: My big brother sent me a letter! Kupo! Where has he been!? I've been worried! (title: The Most Important Thing in Life)
From Kuppo to Kupo
Fossil Roo is very comfortable! I like it here. Kupo!
We play hide-and-seek every day! The most important things in life are to work hard and play hard! Kupo!
Kupo: I'm glad my big brother is doing well, kupo!
* Kupo Mognet
Kupo: Artemicion just delivered a letter to me from far away! Let's read it. (title: Vanity)
From Mogrika to Kupo
Even moogles want to look beautiful!
I use my special item very carefully.
You don't come across it very often.
It's very special to me. Kupo!
Kupo: Oh, it's a letter from Mogrika, the most beautiful moogle in the world! WHat a pleasant surprise! Kupo!
* Stiltzkin: You wanna buy a set of Phoenix Pinion, Hi-Potion, and Elixir for 777 Gil?
* Yes
Stiltzkin: Thanks, buddy. I'll use the money for my next journey.
* No
* Stiltzkin: I've been thinking about how the Mist disappeared, but I gotta do more traveling to find the answer.
* Artemicion: I'm Artemicion, the Mognet Mailman.
Artemicion: You're asking me why I don't deliver mail properly? I-I can't tell you...
* Top of the ladder
You find a rope.
* Pull rope
The bell rings, and a small chest falls out.
<Hippaul's treasure: Shiva Card, Ramuh Card>
* Go back down
* Blank: Ruby's mad at me again. How can I calm her down...?
* Approach the theater
Blank: Yo, Vivi!
Blank: Can you do me a favor?
Vivi: What is it?
Blank: I want you to see Ruby's play with us.
Vivi: Hmm...
* Sure, I like plays
Blank: Cool!
Blank: Go down the staircase behind us.
Blank: That's where Ruby's theater is.
(Marcus): Bro...
* I wanna walk around some more
Blank: That's too bad.
* Marcus: You and Ruby don't really get along very well...
Theater
Ruby: Blank!!!
Ruby: Don't ya know I HATE it what yer late!?
Ruby: How many times do I gotta tell ya!?
She notices Vivi.
(Ruby): Huh?
Ruby: Who are you?
Ruby: Strange, kinda...
(Cinna): Hey, Vivi!
Ruby: Is he a friend of yers, Cinna?
Vivi: Hello, Uncle Cinna.
Cinna: I'm not old enough to be your uncle!
Cinna: I'm younger than I look!
Ruby: Hahaha... Yer a funny one.
Ruby: I like you! Wanna see my play, little fella?
Vivi: U-Um, yeah.
Ruby: Oh, what a sweetie! I like you even more!
Ruby: We'll get rollin' in a minute. Sit wherever you want.
They arrange themselves, and the rest of the group enter.
Marcus: I think your plan worked.
Blank: Ain't nothing to it.
Ruby: Blank, we'll talk later!
Marcus: Busted...
