Script of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Side Story: Lanz
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The following is the script of dialogue used in Lanz's side story.
Contents
The Conspiring Consul H[edit]
Consul Y walks up to Consul H, looking at a green Flame Clock.
Consul Y
So you wish to utilize this *thing*, of which I meant to dispose...
Such daring lunacy... That is what I would dub it.
Such daring lunacy... That is what I would dub it.
Consul H
It would be a dreadful waste to throw it away...
There's always a use. Always...
People, lives, the lot.
Y...
There's always a use. Always...
People, lives, the lot.
Y...
Consul Y
I stand corrected.
Then, what manner of use is it that you have envisioned?
Then, what manner of use is it that you have envisioned?
Consul H
The Lost Numbers...
Consul Y
The City ruffians?
You do know, no life can be harvested therefrom?
You do know, no life can be harvested therefrom?
Consul H
Yes, I am aware.
That's why I'll have my toy soldiers play a little game.
The lives of the fallen will be amassed, in this...special Flame Clock,
as a reward for the final lass or lad left standing.
That's why I'll have my toy soldiers play a little game.
The lives of the fallen will be amassed, in this...special Flame Clock,
as a reward for the final lass or lad left standing.
Consul Y
Oho...
Consul H
The cream of the crop of youths, competing for glory...
Is that not simply...sublime?
Is that not simply...sublime?
Head for the Training Ground[edit]
Sena
Ho ho ho! Lanz, you're a glutton for punishment, aintcha?
Sena
Don't tell me you weren't curious too! I wanna know all their tricks of the trade...
The Lost Numbers' Training[edit]
The Lost Numbers are training, practicing sword moves, shooting at practice targets and having sparing matches.
Lanz watches the training and remembers his own time as a trainee, during his younger terms. He remembers fighting and defeating Garvel, which earned him an award for coming on top. Though his younger self smiles of pride in the flashback, present Lanz wears a sad, almost pained expression as he glances at some Lost Numbers looking down in defeat.
Lanz
Six ain't many...
Sena
Six of what now?
Lanz
The Ouroboros candidates.
All that training, and six get in.
All that training, and six get in.
Eunie
Oh yeah, Monica did say something like that to us.
Lanz
I feel...kinda let down.
Eunie
How so?
Lanz
Just knowing there's a pecking order here too.
Makes 'em the same... Same as us.
Makes 'em the same... Same as us.
Taion
People aren't equally suited to everything.
Such is life.
Such is life.
Lanz
Sure. I guess, but...
Eunie
I'm feeling hungry.
You guys wanna go grab a bite?
You guys wanna go grab a bite?
Taion
I'm in favor.
Sena
How about the shopping area? I found the tastiest-looking Torpedo stand. How's that sound?
Eunie
Torpedo wraps, eh? Spark yes!
Lanz?
Lanz?
Lanz
Yeah, sure thing.
They leave. Lanz is the last to move, looking one last time at the training soldiers.
Head for Centrilo Parade[edit]
Taion
A City Torpedo wrap, eh? This has me curious.
Sena
The shop that sells them should be just across the bridge!
A City Street Performer[edit]
A street performer is juggling at Centrilo Parade. The party stops to watch him. Suddenly, a City soldier comes running.
City Soldier
Hey you, what're you doing back here?!
How many times have I told you?! No performing out here!
How many times have I told you?! No performing out here!
The soldier lectures Zack, the performer, for a moment before leaving.
Lanz
Hmmm...
Lanz decides to approach the performer.
Lanz
You shouldn't be wasting your time like this.
Don't you have...training?
Don't you have...training?
Zack
I'm not wasting my time. This is my job, here.
Lanz
You call that a job?
Zack
Hey, you're Ouroboros, right? I've heard.
I suppose my job doesn't really compare to yours, I'll admit.
I suppose my job doesn't really compare to yours, I'll admit.
Lanz
Why're they on your case?
Zack
Street performance. It's not allowed on this road.
Lanz
Street performance...?
Zack
This stuff.
Zack demonstrates with some juggling.
Zack
Around this spot, this is where you get the best crowds.
But still, they like to push me round.
"We're at war here. Why aren't you fighting?" they say.
But still, they like to push me round.
"We're at war here. Why aren't you fighting?" they say.
Lanz
Do you not need to be fighting?
Zack
The City's army is just for volunteers.
Lanz
Huh...
Zack
There's plenty who are willing.
Lanz
Why's that?
Zack
'Cause it gets you others' approval.
Lanz
Hm... Yeah, well, it would, wouldn't it?
Zack
You think so?
Lanz
You don't?
Zack
Well, who decides what has merit?
And whoever's making the rules, how do we know they're right?
And whoever's making the rules, how do we know they're right?
Lanz
Hmmm...
Zack
Heheh, I mean, I don't really know anything.
It's just...
It's just...
Lanz
Uh-huh?
Zack
I think, isn't it fine if there's like one guy who makes the call for himself, you know?
Lanz
Even if it ends up being pointless?
Zack
Hey, even pointless things can have a point...down the line.
Lanz
Uh...
Zack
I wanna live my way. Take it one step at a time, the way I want.
Really live.
Really live.
Lanz's eyes widen in surprise and awe. An alarm starts blaring.
Zack
Oh, rats! Better scarper before the guards find me again.
Lanz
Hey!
Zack
...Tell you what.
I've got a new trick... Just in the works.
You should come and watch. Bye!
I've got a new trick... Just in the works.
You should come and watch. Bye!
Lanz watches Zack leave with an awed breath. The music stops.
Sena
You OK there? Can I help out?
Lanz
Nah...
I'm all good.
I'm all good.
Sena
Hmm...?
Noah calls out for Lanz from a distance.
Noah
Lanz!
This alarm's worrying. Head for the war room.
This alarm's worrying. Head for the war room.
Lanz
Right. On it.
Head for the War Room[edit]
Sena
We never got to eat any Torpedo wraps...
Noah
Sorry, but the war room should be our top priority right now.
Noah
A cradle transport for the colonies?
Travis
Yes. The report is calling it "large-scale".
Eunie
And you want to "liberate" it? Like you did that last batch?
Taion
Right, well. That explains the emergency assembly.
Lanz
When? Where?
Travis
By our estimate, tomorrow, late night. Pedesto Valley Floor, at the Great Sword's base.
Boss, the logistics guys wanted an overnight camping kinda deal.
Boss, the logistics guys wanted an overnight camping kinda deal.
Monica
Approved. Sort out the planning.
Travis
Just what I thought you'd say, so I took initiative. We can leave any time.
Mio
What do you think? Should we lend them a hand with it?
Noah
Yeah, gladly. If Monica's OK with it?
Monica
It's up to you. But if things don't go to plan, there might be a fight.
Noah
We're prepared for that.
Monica
Hmph...
Then be my guest. Take this chance to show my soldiers that Ouroboros spark.
It'll be an illuminating experience for them, fighting or not.
Then be my guest. Take this chance to show my soldiers that Ouroboros spark.
It'll be an illuminating experience for them, fighting or not.
Noah
All right. We'll drill them well.
No Thinking, No Nothing[edit]
Lanz
Things used to be easier, ah?
Taion
What was?
Lanz
All we had to do was bash heads.
No thinking, no nothing.
No thinking, no nothing.
Taion
What about the dying part?
You weren't scared?
You weren't scared?
Lanz
Sure I was scared!
But, at least I knew what was expected of me.
But, at least I knew what was expected of me.
Sena
Wait a sec... You wanna go back to that?
Lanz
Obviously not! Just sayin' how I feel.
There's just too much snuff to consider nowadays!
It's doing my nut in!
There's just too much snuff to consider nowadays!
It's doing my nut in!
Eunie
I think you should try it sometime.
This thinking thing might not be so bad.
This thinking thing might not be so bad.
Lanz
Stop making it sound like I don't!
Eunie
You just said it yourself!
"No thinking, no nothing".
"No thinking, no nothing".
Lanz
I was talking about before, you spoon.
Eunie
Sorry? Who're you calling a spoon?
Lanz
Oh shut up. If you're gonna act like a spoon, 'course I'm gonna call you one.
Eunie
Uhh, it takes one to know one.
Lanz
Whaaa-?!
Sena
Let's just chill out here, you guys...
Eunie
OK, then why don't you tell me where we are now?
What's this region? C'mon, spill.
What's this region? C'mon, spill.
Lanz
Uh, it's, uh...
Eunie
See, you can't tell your arse from your elbow.
Doesn't that make you the spoon?
Doesn't that make you the spoon?
Lanz
Just because I slept through that class...
If I'd been awake for it, then-!
If I'd been awake for it, then-!
Eunie
Then stay awake, you spoon!
Mio
He's right. Things were easier...
Noah
Yeah.
We had everything handed to us, back then.
We had everything handed to us, back then.
Mio
That's not quite true in your case though, is it?
Noah
Huh?
Mio
You had thoughts. And deep ones at that.
I can tell. When we're playing together...
I can tell. When we're playing together...
Noah
But you have, as well.
Mio
I hope...we find an answer.
Noah
Absolutely...
We'll find it, I'm sure.
We'll find it, I'm sure.
Head for Knife's Edge Pass[edit]
Taion
The Pedesto Valley Floor is ahead.
Mio
The camp's a stone's throw from the Great Sword.
Fighting Alongside Lost Numbers[edit]
L. Numbers Soldier A
Hey, guys!
Lanz
Hm?
L. Numbers Soldier A
It's an honor! I mean, this chance to do an op with you guys...
Lanz
Whaddya mean?
L. Numbers Soldier A
You're my heroes - Ouroboros.
I mean, I always knew a grunt like me could never measure up...
Although, we all still dreamed of it.
And now you're here in the flesh. Doesn't seem real.
I mean, I always knew a grunt like me could never measure up...
Although, we all still dreamed of it.
And now you're here in the flesh. Doesn't seem real.
Lanz
What's so great about us?
L. Numbers Soldier A
Huh?
Lanz
Before this op's done, we might have to kill old friends.
How 'bout it? Could you do it?
Stab a friend?
How 'bout it? Could you do it?
Stab a friend?
Sena
Lanz...!
L. Numbers Soldier A
I, I mean, that's...
Lanz
If you're here with some half-arsed notions, go home.
L. Numbers Soldier A
I-I'm sorry, I just got excited...
L. Numbers Soldier B
They talk big, but...when shit hits the fan, they might just double-cross us. You watch.
Lanz scoffs.
Lanz
You sayin' you can't trust us with the job?
L. Numbers Soldier B
Hundred percent.
You've never trained with our unit before, never ever fought by our side.
Way I see it, you're just some arsewipes who stole away what was rightfully ours.
You've never trained with our unit before, never ever fought by our side.
Way I see it, you're just some arsewipes who stole away what was rightfully ours.
Sena lets out a breath.
Lanz
Oh yeah? If I let you down, shoot me.
In the front or back, I don't care.
In the front or back, I don't care.
L. Numbers Soldier B
Gee thanks. Well that's awful big of you, pal.
Lanz
Hmph...
The Lost Numbers Soldier walks away. Monica and Noah watch the scene from a distance.
Noah
I'm sorry. Maybe we shouldn't have come...
Monica
No, this is good.
It's how you build trust. You can only begin once you've gotten everything out in the open.
It's how you build trust. You can only begin once you've gotten everything out in the open.
The music stops.
Noah
Really...?
Monica
One of my dad's favorite lines.
Wasn't it the same for you lot?
Wasn't it the same for you lot?
Noah remembers how they fought each other upon meeting in Alfeto Valley.
Noah
Yeah...
You might be right on the mark.
You might be right on the mark.
Monica
I'm sure they'll settle down when they need to.
They've got good role models today.
They've got good role models today.
Head for Pedesto Valley Floor[edit]
Lanz
Phew...
Sena
Lanz...?
Reconnaissance[edit]
Night has fallen. The party and Monica watch the enemy camp from the shadows.
Monica
Our intel was right. There's quite a few of them.
Mio
But, it's too quiet... There's barely any signs of life.
Eunie
They're probably all conked out.
Taion
The fewer sentries, the better for us.
Noah
Monica. The cradles are in that transport?
Monica
Yes, it's likely.
Let's head down.
If we go round from the right, we can approach unseen.
Let's head down.
If we go round from the right, we can approach unseen.
Noah
Roger that.
Try to approach from another side[edit]
Lanz
We'll get rumbled if we go this way. Get that transport checked.
Head for the transport[edit]
Eunie
If it's all like this then this'll be a cakewalk!
Mio
Let's try not to get ahead of ourselves.
Garvel's Trap[edit]
Taion
What is this?!
Noah
They're all empty?!
Noah examinates the cradles with a frustrated sigh, then turns towards Monica outside the transport.
Noah
Monica!
There's nothing in here! They're all empty!
There's nothing in here! They're all empty!
Monica
Son of a-!
Report!
Report!
Lost Numbers Soldier
Same over here! We got cradles, but nothing in them!
Monica sighs in frustration.
Noah
Monica?
Monica
Did we...?
Did we just fall for a trap?
Did we just fall for a trap?
Bright spotlights light up, blinding the party.
Sena
They've got us surrounded!
Taion
Kevesi troops...?
Garvel appears, lit up from behind by a spotlight. Young Kevesi troups surrounds the party and the Lost Numbers.
Garvel
Well doesn't it suck to be you...
Every little step you made turned out exactly as planned.
Now us, we're an elite unit, the all-stars of Keves.
You lot have been doing as you pleased for long enough.
Right here, right now, we're gonna correct that little mistake!
Every little step you made turned out exactly as planned.
Now us, we're an elite unit, the all-stars of Keves.
You lot have been doing as you pleased for long enough.
Right here, right now, we're gonna correct that little mistake!
Lanz
Garvel?!
Garvel
Oh? So you've actually heard of me?
Guess I gotta give myself more credit than I thought!
Guess I gotta give myself more credit than I thought!
Eunie
Layla, and Hoope?!
Noah
Sparks... They look like they're in their early terms.
That means...
That means...
Eunie
They got reborn?!
Lanz
That adds up.
This lot... Soon after they moved to Colony 8, I hear they croaked.
This lot... Soon after they moved to Colony 8, I hear they croaked.
Noah lets out a frustrated breath.
Garvel
Don't dare look down on us second-termers.
We were chosen! We are the elite.
Now I don't know if you're Lost Numbers or what,
but you're in our way and for that, your heads are gonna roll!
We were chosen! We are the elite.
Now I don't know if you're Lost Numbers or what,
but you're in our way and for that, your heads are gonna roll!
Consul H Appears[edit]
Lanz hits Hoope in the guts. He falls over.
Garvel looks at his fallen comrades with a dismissive "tch".
Garvel
Just finish 'em off already! I need that sweet, sweet life!
Noah gasps.
Noah
"Finish 'em off"?!
Garvel
Hurry, run 'em through - go on!
Kill 'em dead! That'll give me a good top-up, nice and easy!
Gotta love this new Flame Clock the Consul was kind enough to give us! It's a belter!
Kill 'em dead! That'll give me a good top-up, nice and easy!
Gotta love this new Flame Clock the Consul was kind enough to give us! It's a belter!
Lanz gasps in realization, looking up at the Flame Clock.
Mio
It's a different color...
Taion
Yeah... That is no ordinary Flame Clock.
Garvel
Back in my old colony, if some moron slowed you down, there was nothing you could do.
Oh you could kill 'em, sure - but you wouldn't get any life from it.
But around here, that's all changed!
Here, life is the privilege of the strong!
The final survivor gets to take the whole snuffin' cake!
Oh you could kill 'em, sure - but you wouldn't get any life from it.
But around here, that's all changed!
Here, life is the privilege of the strong!
The final survivor gets to take the whole snuffin' cake!
Lanz
Garvel...!
Garvel
You get it now, do you? The weaklings need to be taken outta the running, so gimme somma that sweet life!
Garvel attacks. Noah unsheathes Lucky Seven and strikes him, sending him off-balance.
Garvel
You mudder...!
Taion transforms into Ouroboros with Eunie.
Taion
You can call yourself elite all you want.
But do moderate your expectations.
But do moderate your expectations.
Garvel recoils with a noise of surprise.
Lanz
You're the same as ever, Garv.
Only ever thinking of yourself...
Only ever thinking of yourself...
Lanz transforms into Ouroboros with Sena.
Lanz
How're you gonna win against us like that?
Garvel yelps in fear as he faces Taion's, Lanz's and Noah's Ouroboros forms.
Garvel
Wh- The snuff is this?! No one told us about these monsters!
Consul H
You are not to hesitate!
The Ferronis opens fire. Riku, Manana and Monica grunt. The Lost Numbers Soldier who clashed with Lanz on the way is thrown to the ground. Lanz protects him from the shots with his Ouroboros.
L. Number Soldier B
What...are y-?!
Consul H appears in front of Garvel.
Garvel
Lady Consul!
Taion
I should've known...
Eunie
Guess you can't have a Ferronis without a Consul, eh?
Consul H
My, Ouroboros as well? I can't believe my luck.
I suppose I ought to have prepared better still.
I suppose I ought to have prepared better still.
Lanz
A woman...?
Consul H
You like my children? They're an anti-City special unit,
one that I have diligently raised and lavished with love myself.
It has been back-breaking to educate them so.
They'll have to earn much, much more life for me before they're done.
I hate failed investments.
So you see...
one that I have diligently raised and lavished with love myself.
It has been back-breaking to educate them so.
They'll have to earn much, much more life for me before they're done.
I hate failed investments.
So you see...
Consul H transforms into Moebius H.
Moebius H
I'll take you brats out myself to protect mine!
Consul H's Defeat[edit]
Moebius H
What is this?!
Nobody told me the Ouroboros whelps were so...horribly strong!
Why did no one tell me?!
Nobody told me the Ouroboros whelps were so...horribly strong!
Why did no one tell me?!
Taion
Dear, oh dear.
It seems your grasp has exceeded your reach.
It seems your grasp has exceeded your reach.
Lanz
Noah! Cut the Flame Clock!
We gotta release Garv and the others!
We gotta release Garv and the others!
Noah destroys the Flame Clock.
Moebius H
This simply isn't faaaaaaaaaaaaaair!
Layla
Wh-what just happened? Th-the Consul, she...!
Hoope
She just disappeared...
Garvel
Lady Consul...
Lady Consul...!
What... What am I supposed to...?!
Aaaaaaaaargh!
Lady Consul...!
What... What am I supposed to...?!
Aaaaaaaaargh!
Garvel launches himself at Lanz. Lanz parries his punch and shoves him to the ground. Garvel gets back on his feet to glare at Lanz.
Lanz
Drop it, Garv!
Your Clock's gone. Just stand down!
Your Clock's gone. Just stand down!
Garvel checks his Iris
Lanz
Peace... You don't have to fight any more.
Garvel
Huh?
Lanz
No more stealing of lives.
No more charity from Consuls.
No more charity from Consuls.
Garvel
Wh-what're you on about?
Get snuffed.
You're talking out of your arse. "Don't have to fight"?
Fighting is all that we know!
If we don't have that, then what the snuff are we s'posed to do...?
Tell me! What do we do now?!
Get snuffed.
You're talking out of your arse. "Don't have to fight"?
Fighting is all that we know!
If we don't have that, then what the snuff are we s'posed to do...?
Tell me! What do we do now?!
The music stopes as the scene cuts to the shore of Morrack Inlet, where the Lost Numbers' Armories are stationed. Lanz approaches the Lost Numbers Soldier he clashed with.
Lanz
Hey... Need some help?
L. Numbers Soldier B
Huh? Ah, yeah, nah. Been through worse.
Man, you guys. Stunning.
You're so...far beyond us.
Man, you guys. Stunning.
You're so...far beyond us.
Lanz
Ah, it's not a big deal.
If you were one of us, you'd do just as well.
If you were one of us, you'd do just as well.
Lanz and the soldier chat a bit longer, then prepare to head back to the City.
Lanz
Think they'll be OK? Those guys.
Sena
What's eating you, Lanz?
Lanz
Well... I just, worry we cut 'em loose a bit soon...
Flashback to Garvel and Lanz talking at Pedesto Valley.
Garvel
Tell me! What are we gonna do now?!
Lanz
How would I know?
Garvel
Huh...?
Lanz
You stop stealing lives. You guard 'em.
It's simple.
But the "how" is up to you. Got it?
It's simple.
But the "how" is up to you. Got it?
Garvel
The spark...?
You can't do this to us...!
You can't do this to us...!
Lanz
Colony 4... Know it?
Garvel
Yeah, I've heard about it...
Lanz
On your map, middle of the Fornis region.
The lieutenant there, Bolearis, you can tell him we sent you.
Try him. Helps to have a mentor, starting out.
The lieutenant there, Bolearis, you can tell him we sent you.
Try him. Helps to have a mentor, starting out.
Back to the present.
Monica
You gave 'em the info.
Now they got a choice.
Some might take it hard, though.
Now they got a choice.
Some might take it hard, though.
Taion
Besides, when we cut through the Flame Clock,
it was to protect the City detachment too.
There was little else we could do.
it was to protect the City detachment too.
There was little else we could do.
Eunie
If we'd meddled even more, it might've come right back round to bite us in the bum.
Mio
We did the right thing by telling them about Colony 4.
I think that was the best course of action.
I think that was the best course of action.
Lanz sighs.
Monica
Everything they believed came crashing down, just like that.
They'll be confused for a while, sure.
But they'll figure it out,
just the same as you lot did.
They'll be confused for a while, sure.
But they'll figure it out,
just the same as you lot did.
Taion
We might've gotten off lightly.
If we hadn't met like we did in that valley, we'd be just as confused as those guys.
Luck was on our side.
If we hadn't met like we did in that valley, we'd be just as confused as those guys.
Luck was on our side.
They stay silent for a moment, thoughtful.
Taion
Speaking of, back then...
Wasn't it Lanz who was the most reluctant of us?
Wasn't it Lanz who was the most reluctant of us?
Lanz looks away with a "tch".
Eunie
Nah, nah, nah...
Our big man was just a bit shy to introduce himself in front of new people!
Right?
Our big man was just a bit shy to introduce himself in front of new people!
Right?
Lanz
Ahh, shaddap.
Lanz crosses his arms and turns away, eyes closed.
Sena
Ohh, yeah he was! I did kinda get the impression that he was embarrassed to speak up!
Eunie
Right? Eh?
Ahh, he's just a big teddy bear really!
Ahh, he's just a big teddy bear really!
The Armory departs. The scene cuts to Centrilo Parade in the City. Sena jogs up to Lanz with Torpedo wraps in her hands.
Sena
Here, Lanz.
Same dish as mine. Double Ardun meat, DE-luxe!
Same dish as mine. Double Ardun meat, DE-luxe!
Lanz
Ahh, thanks a bunch.
Eunie is ordering at the Torpedo wraps shop, while Taion examines the menu.
Eunie
Ohh, lessee... No tallspice here.
But double veggies!
But double veggies!
Taion
Ardun sausage, huh? That sounds good...
But then...there's the tallspice sauce as well...
Hm? Fluffcream and Skeeter syrup dressing?!
What delights!
Ohh?
There's even choclit sauce?!
How can I...possibly choose?!
But then...there's the tallspice sauce as well...
Hm? Fluffcream and Skeeter syrup dressing?!
What delights!
Ohh?
There's even choclit sauce?!
How can I...possibly choose?!
Taion, Eunie, Lanz and Sena eat together at Serene Square, near Michiba Canteen.
Lanz
Still hard to believe, huh? Eating what we want.
Sena
Huh?
Lanz
But is it enough?
I want more...
I want more...
Eunie
Dude, that's already pretty hefty. You really gonna eat another?
They notice Zack performing his juggling across the plaza.
Sena
Oh, hey...
Eunie
Whoa... He's pretty dece!
Lanz
Or have I got it backwards...?
Eunie
Huh?
Lanz
Maybe...it has to start with me.
Lanz walks toward Zack.