Minister Artania: As you can see, the reconstruction is moving right along.
Regent Cid: Good. We've started building airship No. 3. It's going well, too <gwok>. Many engineer from the Industrial District have volunteered.
Regent Cid: Our people are so strong. I never realized until now...
Minister Artania: They have faith in you, Regent. That is why they can be strong.
Minister Artania: They are proud to be citizens of Lindblum.
Regent Cid: ......
(Voice): AAH...ACHOOO!!!
Regent Cid: Baku?
Baku: Hey, Regent. What's goin' on?
Regent: I'm tired from working day and night on a new airship... Hey, why don't you come by the research center and give us a hand sometime?
(Baku/Blank): ......
Baku: You talkin' to both of us?
Regent Cid: Heh, heh, heh. I'm just kidding. We already have enough people <gwok> working on it.
Baku: Oh... Do you know how Zidane's doing?
Regent Cid: He's fine. In fact, he's probably awake now.
Baku: Blank, go to the castle and see how he's doing.
Regent Cid: Oh, and tell him to come to my room.
Castle guest room
- Egoist's Armlet: Chest.
- Elixir: Top chest.
Zidane gets out of bed.
Zidane: Dagger... Eiko...
Zidane: ...How did I get here?
* Stairs
Blank: Zidane.
(Zidane): !?
Blank: So, how are you feelin'?
Zidane: Okay, I guess...
Zidane: By the way...
* Where's Dagger
Zidane: Do you know where Dagger is?
Blank: No, I haven't seen her. Maybe she's upstairs by the telescope.
Zidane: Oh yeah!
He legs it.
Blank: Man, isn't there anything on his mind besides girls...?
* How did I get here?
Zidane: So what happened after that? How did I get here?
Blank: Slow down. Geez...
Blank: Things were so chaotic; it took forever to find you guys.
Blank: No one really got hurt except you. I heard you pulled some crazy stunt.
Zidane: Yeah... Eiko and Dagger were in trouble, so...
Blank: Always showing off.
Blank: You got hurt pretty bad because of that.
Blank: After we found you guys, we stole a ship by the port and escaped.
Zidane: Wow. I don't remember any of that.
Blank: I didn't think so. You know, you slept three days straight..
Zidane: Really!?
Blank: By the way, Cid said he wanted to talk to you in the royal chamber.
Zidane: Oh. Okay. I wonder what he wants...
* Blank: Go see Cid. He's in the royal chamber.
* Mogki Mognet
Mogki: I'm glad Lindblum got rebuilt! I don't like Fossil Roo. Can I ask you a favor, kupo?
Mogki: I want you to deliver a letter to Moodon!
Hallway
ATE: Something Washed Ashore
Harbour* Elite Guard: This is the guest room.
Soldier: Man... this doesn't look good.
Idle Soldier: Yeah... Whatever it is, I think it's dead.
Elite Guard: Hey, you're supposed to be on duty.
(Idle Soldier): !!!
(Idle Soldier): C-Captain!
Idle Soldier: I-I'm sorry, sir, but we found this weird thing by the shore.
Elite Guard: Step aside.
They allow him to inspect.
Elite Guard: I used to be a sea-dog, so I know a thing or two about these things.
(Elite Guard): ......
Elite Guard: ...It's dead.
Elite Guard: Go find a doctor right away.
Quina gets up.
(Soldiers): !!!
They run off.
Elite Guard: I'll be damned. They got their butts movin' in a hurry.
Elite Guard: It's about time I started getting some respect around here.
(Elite Guard): ......
(Elite Guard): AAAAH!
(Quina): ......
Quina: ...Where is this?
Quina: Oh... I so hungry...
* Aviator: We now have the technology to fly without Mist, but we don't have an airship. It's so sad.
* Soldier: The regent wishes to see you. Please go to the royal chamber.
Fountain
* Officer: The guards here fool around sometimes, so I have to watch over them closely.
* Elite Guard: Go upstairs to get to the airship dock.
* Soldier: You can go to the airship docks from the hall upstairs.
* Green Soldier: You may use the lift, if you wish.
Dock
* Officer: I like to look at this statue while I wait for the airship to arrive.
* Aviator: I wish that airship would get here already.
* Male Aviator: I'm gettin' tired of waiting for the ship.
* Soldier: The regent wishes to see you. Please go to the royal chamber.
Serpent's Gate
- Chimera Armlet: Chest.
Harbour
* Soldier: It's such a nice day today. I don't feel like working.
Dragon's Gate
- Remedy: Chest.
* Gatekeeper: By order of the regent, we may not open this gate.
Machine Room
* Worker: Hold on one sec.
Worker: My job's pretty simple, but the lift wouldn't operate without me.
Worker: You've gotta take pride in whatever you do, know what I'm sayin'?
Roof
* Soldier: It might look like we're fooling around, but this is still one of our posts.
Telescope
Zidane: Well, look who's here.
Zidane: Man, we went through some crazy stuff, huh? I honestly didn't think I was gonna make it this time.
Zidane: But as you can see, I'm alright now.
(Dagger): ......
Zidane: Dagger... Is something wrong?
(Dagger): ......
Zidane: Ohhh, okay. You're so happy to see me, you don't know what to say.
Zidane: I didn't know you loved me so much.
Zidane: (Did I do something wrong...?)
Zidane: Alright, what did I do wrong?
(Dagger): ......
Zidane: (...Maybe she's just tired. A lot has happened since Brahne's death...)
Zidane: (...I'd better cheer her up.)
Zidane: Hey, let's go check out the town. What if you won the Festival?
Zidane: It'll be fun. Come on!
(Dagger): ......
Zidane: (...I think she's starting to get annoyed.)
Zidane: (Maybe I should leave her alone.)
Zidane: I guess you have a lot on your mind right now.
Zidane: Sorry to bother you.
Zidane: I'll see you later.
(Dagger): (Zidane... You're so sweet.)
(Dagger): (Thank you.)
Roof
ATE: My Bad
Upper level* Approach Dagger
(Blank): Damn...
Blank: I forgot to tell him to go to Cid's room.
Blank: He's porbably still upstairs, yappin' away.
(Blank): Damn...
(Ciand): (...I'd better leave her alone.)
Upper level
Blank: About time.
Blank: Yo!
Zidane: What, are you following me or something?
Blank: Hey, I don't have time to play around, like you. I forgot to tell you something earlier.
Zidane: Yeah, what?
Blank: Sheez... What's with you?
(Zidane): ?
Blank: Ohhh... You had a fight with her, huh?
Zidane: Shut up! None of your damn business!
Blank: Heh-heh-heh. Take it easy.
Blank: Cid said he wants to talk to you.
Zidane: I know.
Blank: How...!?
Blank: Man... I've been waiting here for nothing.
He leaves.
* Soldier: The royal chamber and conference room are down the hall.
Hall
* Soldier: The conference room is just down the hall.
* Right Soldier: The royal chamber is upstairs.
* Top Soldier: Go right ahead. The regent is expecting you.
Conference room
Eiko: Zidane!
Zidane: Heh, heh. Did you all miss me?
Freya: How are you feeling?
Zidane: Okay, I guess.
Steiner: Zidane, Regent Cid wishes to see you. Go to the royal chamber.
Zidane: Oh. Okay.
Zidane: See you all later.
* Steiner: This suit of armor is impeccable. I wish I could try it on.
* Vivi: This castle has so many neat things.
* Freya: Did you talk to Cid yet?
* Eiko: I'm getting bored.
* Amarant: I thought you were dead... Shucks...
Royal chambers
Regent Cid: <Gwok!>At last, the hero has awakened.
Zidane: I heard you wanted to see me. What's up?
Regent Cid: After reviewing the attack on Alexandria, we've discovered some interesting facts...
Regent Cid: ...facts, I think, you all should know <gwok>.
Minister Artania: The others are waiting in the conference room.
Minister Artania: We can begin the meeting at any time.
Regent Cid: Alright, let's begin.
Minister Artania: Please follow me.
They leave, and Cid's throne descends.
Conference room
(All): !!!
Regent Cid: Is that everyone?
Steiner: We are still missing the princess.
Zidane: ...She's probably upstairs, by the telescope.
Eiko: I'll go get her.
Zidane: Wait!
She goes.
Zidane: ...Oh well.
Regent Cid: Let's begin.
Regent Cid: Where should I start...?
ATE: Self-reproach
TelescopeSteiner: ...The town is now in shambles. Many innocent lives were lost.
(Dagger): ......
(Dagger): (Alexandria is gone...)
(Dagger): (I still can't believe it...)
(Dagger): (So many people were killed.)
(Dagger): (The survivors are homeless and destitute.)
(Dagger): (How could this have happened...?)
(Dagger): (Maybe I shouldn't have listened to Eiko and summoned Alexander...)
(Dagger): (No. It's not her fault.)
(Dagger): (It's my fault! I never should have run away from home!)
(Dagger): (I got everyone involved in this: Zidane, Vivi, Steiner...everyone...)
(Dagger): (Had I stayed with Mother, maybe I could've stopped her.)
(Dagger): (...It's all my fault.)
(Dagger): ......
(Dagger): (I shouldn't have assumed the throne...)
(Dagger): (I thought I could make amends, but...)
(Dagger): (...I've only brought misery to everyone.)
(Dagger): (...What am I going to do now?)
(Dagger): ......
Regent Cid: <Gwok> ...I can imagine.
Minister Artania: Her Highness is probably beyond despair.
Steiner: I have never witnessed such tragedy.
Steiner: There was nothing we could do. We fought with everything we had, but to no avail.
Steiner: Beatrix and I were prepared to give our lives.
Steiner: ...I don't know what happened to her.
Minister Artania: We have spent much time and effort rebuilding Lindblum.
Minister Artania: But I believe it will take much longer for our people to overcome their losses.
Minister Artania: Those who survived have a long, tough road ahead of them.
Freya: Burmecia, Cleyra, Lindblum and now Alexandria...
Freya: Kuja has vanquished all four nations.
Freya: What is he trying to accomplish?
Zidane: Who knows!? Let's just go get him!
Amarant: It's not that easy.
Amarant: Kuja's powers are beyond ours. How do you plan to fight him?
Zidane: ......
Regent Cid: Kuja is a man of many mysteries, indeed. I still can't believe what I saw when we were evacuating from Alexandria.
Zidane: What!? What did you see?
Regent Cid: I saw him escape on my stolen airship, Hilda Garde 1 <gwok>.
Regent Cid: There were black mages onboard, too.
Regent Cid: They weren't any old black mages! They were talking normally!
(Vivi/Zidane): !!!
Vivi: NO!
Zidane: No way...
Zidane: Are you sure about this?
Regent Cid: There's no doubt.
Vivi: WHY!? Why are they with Kuja...?
ATE: Deep Anger
AirshipZidane: ...So basically, your wife got mad at you and used magic to turn you into an oglop.
Kuja: That blast almost destroyed our ship...
Kuja: For a second, I thought I was...
Kuja: ...Hahahahaha! What am I thinking!
Kuja: What can that old fool do to me!? He can't kill me! Nothing can!
Kuja: ...Besides, he's too late. The wheels are already in motion.
He and some mages disembark.
Kuja: I won't let him interfere.
They are met by Zorn and Thorn.
Zorn: What happened?
Thorn: Terrible injuries, you have suffered.
(Kuja): Shut up!
Kuja: ...If I can't have Alexander, so be it. I'll find another eidolon soon enough.
Kuja: Hey, you!
Black Mage: I am Mr. 234.
Kuja: Shut up! I didnt ask for your number!
Kuja: Are the preparations complete?
Black Mage: Yes.
Kuja: It's about time.
Kuja: Hahaha... Zidane, your role in my play is far from over.
Kuja: I'm gonna go rest now. Get back to work.
They disperse.
Regent Cid: Sad story, isn't it? My lecherous character has led to my undoing.
Steiner: But how did Kuja get a hold of Lady Hilda's airship?
Regent Cid: <Gwok!> That's what I'd like to know.
Regent Cid: He probably commandeered it to further his mad schemes, whatever they may be.
Regent Cid: In any case, I must get Hilda and her airship back somehow <gwok>!
Freya: What a shame, for a ruler to end up like this...
Freya: But we can't ignore this situation. Kuja must be stopped!
Steiner: Indeed! We must deal with him before it is too late!
Zidane: It's easier said than done.
Zidane: We don't know where he is. We don't even have an airship to look for him.
Regent Cid: He's right. No. 2 is still <gwok> out of commission.
Regent Cid: And I doubt I can oversee the construction of a new airship in my current form.
Regent Cid: If only I were <gwok> a man again...
Regent Cid: Artania, is there anything that can be done?
Minister Artania: I have spoken to Doctor Tot regarding this matter and asked him to join us.
Minister Artania: He should be here any minute.
Steiner: That's wonderful! I'm certain Doctor Tot will be most helpful!
Tot: I'm sorry I'm late.
Minister Artania: Please forgive me for calling you on such short notice, Doctor. Thank you very much for giving up your precious time to come here.
Tot: Please, Minister. You need not be so formal.
Tot: I heard what happened in Alexandria. I am so relived to see you all again.
Tot: Hmm? Where is the princess? Eiko is missing, too.
Tot: !!!? Are they alright!?
Zidane: Don't worry, Doc. They're alright. Eiko's out looking for Dagger right now.
Tot: Oh, I see. Well, that's a relief.
Regent Cid: So, Doctor Tot, I was wondering--
(Eiko): HEY, GUYS!
Zidane: Geez, what's up?
Tot: Ho-ho-ho. I see you are as energetic as ever.
Eiko: It's Dagger. She's...
Zidane: What!? What's wrong!?
Eiko: ...I think she's lost her voice. She can't talk anymore.
(Vivi): !!!
Steiner: WHAT!!!?
Zidane: What!?
(Tot): Something
Eiko: Just come with me! She's in the guest room.
Zidane: Wait! Hold on!
Zidane: I'll be back in a minute!
Zidane: Come on, Doc!
Steiner: I'm coming, too!
Regent Cid: Let's postpone this meeting.
Minister Artania: I agree, sire...
Minister Artania: We will resume this meeting later.
Regent Cid: Zidane, report back to me after you find out more about her condition.
They go.
Hall
* Elite Guard: You are not permitted to enter the royal chamber.
Dock
* Soldier: Behind me is the air cab station.
Station
* Worker: I'm sorry. It's currently out of service.
Hallway
* Soldier: The airship docks are beyond this hall.
Bridge
* Aviator: I wanted to ride on No. 2 so bad...
* Female Aviator: Why is the regent taking so long to build another ship?
Hangar
* Engineer Zebolt: The airship's construction is going well, but only the regent knows how to build its core parts.
* Veteran Engineer: We can build the airship to a point, but we need the regent to build the key parts.
Guest room
Tot: Please wait!
Tot: <Huff-Huff-Heave-Heave.>
Eiko: She's sitting on her bed.
They go to see her.
Zidane: ...Dagger?
(Dagger): ......
Tot: Princess?
(Dagger): ......
Steiner: Princess, what is the matter...?
(Dagger): ......
Zidane: This is a bad joke.
Zidane: Doctor, isn't there anything you can do?
Tot: What tragedy...
Tot: The princess has indeed lost her voice.
Tot: After all that she has gone through--the death of her mother, the destruction of her beloved kingdom...
Tot: She has suffered so much pain.
Steiner: P-Princess...
Eiko: Dagger...
Zidane: So that's it!? There's no hope!?
Tot: ...I believe this is only temporary.
Tot: But it may be months, even years, before she can speak again...
Tot: ...until she can overcome her grief.
Zidane: So, all we can do is wait.
Tot: I'm afraid so...
Tot: This is no ordinary illness.
Tot: We must keep her heart at peace. That is all I can think of.
(Zidane): ......
Steiner: Princess, please forgive me!!!
Zidane: ...Eiko, can you look after her for a while?
Eiko: ...Sure. What are you gonna do?
Zidane: Find Kuja and beat the crap out of him!
Zidane: Doc, I need an airship to find Kuja.
Zidane: Tell me how to turn Cid back into a human! That's the only way!
Tot: Now, now. Calm down... Let's go see the regent.
Zidane: Come on, Rusty. Get up.
Steiner: Princess, <sniffle-sniffle!> Please... Say something! <sniffle-sniffle!>
Zidane: You're gonna have to baby-sit him, too...
