FFIX - Script - 3.4 - Lindblum
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 engineers from the Industrial District have volunteered."
"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."
"They are proud to be citizens of Lindblum."
Regent Cid
"......"
"AAH...ACHOOO!!!"
Regent Cid
"Baku?"
[Baku and Blank walk onscreen]
Baku
"Hey, Regent. What's goin' on?"
Regent Cid
"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."
[Blank runs off screen. Screen changes to the Guest bedroom, where Zidane, lying on a bed, wakes up]
Zidane
"Dagger... Eiko..."
"...How did I get here?"
[Zidane heads for the exit, but Blank runs in]
Blank
"Zidane."
Zidane
"!?"
Blank
"So, how are you feelin'?"
Zidane
"Okay, I guess..."
"By the way..."
[Choose between "Where's Dagger?" or "How did I get here?"]
IF YOU CHOOSE THE FIRST CHOICE....
Zidane
"Do you know where Dagger is?"
Blank
"No, I haven't seen her. Maybe she's upstairs by the telescope."
Zidane
"Oh yeah!"
[Zidane runs out]
Blank
"Man, isn't there anything on his mind besides girls...?"
IF YOU CHOOSE THE SECOND CHOICE...
Zidane
"So what happened after that? How did I get here?"
Blank
"Slow down. Geez..."
"Things were so chaotic; it took forever to find you guys."
"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."
"You got hurt pretty bad because of that."
"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..."
[Zidane leaves the the room]
[Depending on which choice you made, you can either head to the telescope or to the royal chamber. Since going to the telescope gives more lines, that's where Zidane'll be going; then to the royal chamber]
- Something Washed Ashore
[At Lindblum Harbor, two guards are overlooking the motionless body of Quina]
Soldier
"Man... this doesn't look good."
Idle Soldier
"Yeah... Whatever it is, I think it's dead."
[Another soldier walks on screen]
Elite Guard
"Hey, you're supposed to be on duty."
Idle Soldier
"!!!"
"C-Captain!"
"I-I'm sorry, sir, but we found this weird thing by the shore."
Elite Guard
"Step aside."
[They step aside. The Elite Guard approaches Quina]
Elite Guard
"I used to be a sea-dog, so I know a thing or two about these things."
"......"
"...It's dead."
"Go find a doctor right away."
[Quina stands up]
Idle Guard & Soldier
"!!!"
[They run away]
Elite Guard
"I'll be damned. They got their butts movin' in a hurry."
"It's about time I started getting some respect around here."
[Turns around, facing Quina]
"......"
"AAAAH!"
[Runs away]
Quina
"......"
"...Where is this?"
"Oh... I so hungry..."
[Zidane runs to the telescope. Dagger's there]
Zidane
"Well, look who's here."
"Man, we went through some crazy stuff, huh? I honestly didn't think I was gonna make it this time."
"But as you can see, I'm alright now."
Dagger
"......"
Zidane
"Dagger... Is something wrong?"
Dagger
[Shakes her head]
"......"
Zidane
"Ohhh, okay. You're so happy to see me, you don't know what to say."
"I didn't know you loved me so much."
(Did I do something wrong...?)
"Alright, what did I do wrong?"
Dagger
[Shakes her head]
"......"
Zidane
(...Maybe she's just tired. A lot had happened since Brahne's death...)
(...I'd better cheer her up.)
"Hey, let's go check out the town."
"It'll be fun. Come on!"
Dagger
[Hangs her head]
"......"
Zidane
(...I think she's starting to get annoyed.)
(Maybe I should leave her alone.)
"I guess you have a lot on your mind right now."
"Sorry to bother you."
"I'll see you later."
Dagger
(Zidane... You're so sweet.)
(Thank you.)
[Zidane heads for Cid's Royal Chamber. Cid is sitting on his throne; Minister Artania is there as well]
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..."
"...facts, I think, you all should know <gwok>."
Minister Artania
"The others are waiting in the conference room."
"We can begin the meeting at any time."
Regent Cid
"Alright, let's begin."
[Minister Artania nods, then faces Zidane]
Minister Artania
"Please follow me."
[Zidane heads down to the conference room, where everyone is gathered. They all respond with "!!!" reactions, as Cid's throne descends down a level to join them in the room]
Regent Cid
"Is that everyone?"
Steiner
"We are still missing the princess."
Eiko
"I'll go get her."
Zidane
"Wait!"
[Eiko runs out]
"...Oh well."
Regent Cid
"Let's begin."
"Where should I start...?"
- Self-reproach
[Dagger is at the telescope]
Dagger
"......"
(Alexandria is gone...)
(I still can't believe it...)
(So many people were killed.)
(The survivors are homeless and destitute.)
(How could this have happened...?)
(Maybe I shouldn't have listened to Eiko and summoned Alexander...)
(No. It's not her fault.)
(It's my fault! I never should have run away from home!)
(I got everyone involved in this: Zidane, Vivi, Steiner...everyone...)
(Had I stayed with Mother, maybe I could've stopped her.)
(...It's all my fault.)
"......"
(I shouldn't have assumed the throne...)
(I thought I could make amends, but...)
(...I've only brought misery to everyone.)
(...What am I going to do now?)
"......"
[Screen returns to the group in the conference room]
Steiner
"...The town is now in shambles. Many innocent lives where lost."
Regent Cid
"<Gwok> ...I can imagine."
Minister Artania
"Her Highness is probably beyond despair."
Steiner
"I have never witnessed such tragedy."
"There was nothing we could do. We fought with everything we had, but to no avail."
"Beatrix and I were prepared to give our lives."
"...I don't know what happened to her."
Minister Artania
"We have spent much time and effort rebuilding Lindblum."
"But I believe it will take much longer for our people to overcome their losses."
"Those who survived have a long, tough road ahead of them."
Freya
"Burmecia, Cleyra, Lindblum and now Alexandria..."
"Kuja has vanquished all four nations."
"What is he trying to accomplish?"
Zidane
"Who knows!? Let's just go get him!"
Amarant
"It's not that easy."
"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>."
"There were black mages onboard, too."
"They weren't any old black mages! They were talking normally!"
Vivi & Zidane
"!!!"
Vivi
"NO!"
Zidane
"No way..."
"Are you sure about this?"
Regent Cid
"There's no doubt."
Vivi
"WHY!? Why are they with Kuja...?"
- Deep Anger
[Screen changes to show the Hilda Garde 1, on the ground. Kuja is on its deck]
Kuja
"That blast almost destroyed our ship..."
"For a second, I thought I was..."
"...Hahahahaha! What am I thinking!"
"What can that old fool do to me!? He can't kill me! Nothing can!"
"...Besides, he's too late. The wheels are already in motion."
[He walks off the ship. Black mages follow him]
"I won't let him interfere."
[Zorn and Thorn run on screen, and up to Kuja]
Zorn
"What happened?"
Thorn
"Terrible injuries, you have suffered."
Kuja
"Shut up!"
"...If I can't have Alexander, so be it. I'll find another eidolon soon enough."
"Hey, you!"
Black Mage
"I am Mr. 234."
Kuja
"Shut up! I didn't ask for your number!"
"Are the preparations complete?"
Black Mage
"Yes."
Kuja
"It's about time."
"Hahaha... Zidane, your role in my play is far from over."
"I'm gonna go rest now. Get back to work."
[The black mages nod and return to the ship; Zorn and Thorn follow Kuja off screen]
Steiner
"...So basically, your wife got mad at you and used magic to turn you into an oglop."
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."
"He probably commandeered it to further his mad schemes, whatever they may be."
"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..."
"But we can't ignore this situations. Kuja must be stopped!"
Steiner
"Indeed! We must deal with him before it is too late!"
Zidane
"It's easier said than done."
"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."
"And I doubt I can oversee the construction of a new airship in my current form."
"If only I were <gwok> a man again..."
"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."
"He should be here any minute."
Steiner
"That's wonderful! I'm certain Doctor Tot will be most helpful!"
[Tot walks in]
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."
"I heard what happened in Alexandria. I am so relieved to see you all again."
"Hmm? Where is the princess? Eiko is missing, too."
"!!!? 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 bursts in]
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."
[Numerous "!!!" and "What!?"-type reactions arise from the characters]
Eiko
"Just come with me! She's in the guest room."
[Eiko runs out]
Zidane
"Wait! Hold on!"
"I'll be back in a minute!"
"Come on, Doc!"
Steiner
"I'm coming, too!"
Regent Cid
"Let's postpone this meeting."
Minister Artania
"I agree, sire..."
"We will resume this meeting later."
Regent Cid
"Zidane, report back to me after you find out more about her condition."
[Zidane runs out, followed by everyone else. They head back to the guest room. The screen shows Zidane, Steiner, and Tot running in]
Tot
"Please wait!"
"<Huff-Huff-Heave-Heave.>"
Eiko
"She's sitting on her bed."
[They go up the stairs and approach her]
Zidane
"...Dagger?"
Dagger
"......"
Tot
"Princess?"
Dagger
"......"
Steiner
"Princess, what is the matter...?"
Dagger
"......"
Zidane
"This is a bad joke."
"Doctor, isn't there anything you can do?"
Tot
"What tragedy..."
"The princess has indeed lost her voice."
"After all that she has gone through - the death of her mother, the destruction of her beloved kingdom..."
"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."
"But it may be months, even years, before she can speak again..."
"...until she can overcome her grief."
Zidane
"So, all we can do is wait."
Tot
"I'm afraid so..."
"This is no ordinary illness."
"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!"
"Doc, I need an airship to find Kuja."
"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..."
[Eiko nods. Screen changes to Cid's chamber. Tot is standing in front of Cid]
Tot
"......"
Regent Cid
"So... <gwok> is there any hope for me?"
Tot
"...I'm sorry, sire. We must find the person who cast the spell to reverse the effect."
Zidane
"Dammit..."
Tot
"...Actually, there may be another way. Long ago, I read a book on metamorphosis that discussed methods to reverse the effect."
Regent Cid
"Is this true!?"
Tot
"Yes. However, I don't know if it is a reliable source. The book had a rather comical tone."
Regent Cid
"Is there a chance that I could die from it?"
Tot
"I doubt it will be lethal, sire. We will simply mix three ingredients and apply the formula to your body."
Zidane
"Let's just try it."
Regent Cid
"<Gwok!> That's easy for you to say."
Zidane
"What are the three ingredients?"
Tot
"Unusual Potion, Beautiful Potion, and Strange Potion. They must be mixed in a 5:2:3 ratio."
Minister Artania
"Oh... Magicians of early times often used those potions."
"They were all fairly common in the old times."
Tot
"Yes. I expected the ingredients to such a powerful cure to be more exotic, too."
"But as you mentioned, they are no longer popular, so I do not know if we can find them."
Zidane
"...I think Cinna has the Unusual Potion."
"I'll take care of this. I'm gonna go downtown and look for the ingredients."
[Zidane runs out]
Regent Cid
"I'm counting on you <gwok>."
- My Hammer
[The Tantalus members are working on reconstructing their hideout]
Benero
"It's gettin' hot."
"WHOAAA!"
"Damn, I hate heights."
Marcus
"Hey, I need a hammer."
Cinna
"Let's see..."
"Hold on. I'm gonna have to go find one."
Marcus
"Just let me borrow yours."
Cinna
"What!?"
"No way! Nobody uses my hammer but me!"
Marcus
"Oh, come on."
Cinna
"No!"
"No one touches my hammer but me!"
Marcus
"Fine... But I still need something to drive in these nails."
[Cinna mutters something quickly, before walking into the hideout]
[Zidane exits the castle and heads to the Theater District. Upon exiting the air cab station, two Burmecians, one female and one male, are standing on the left side of the screen]
"Hey, isn't that...?"
"I think it is."
Kal
"Yo!"
Zidane
"?"
Kal
"How's it goin', buddy!?"
Zidane
"Hey, you're the couple from Burmecia!"
Wei
"Thank you again for your help in Burmecia."
Zidane
"Ah, it was nothing. I'm glad to see your husband's doing well."
Kal
"Yeah, my leg's all healed, thanks to you."
"It was a struggle, but luckily, we were able to get here."
Wei
"Some of our friends made it to Lindblum, too, but they said many people died on the way."
Zidane
"Geez..."
- The Rally
[Screen changes to inside Lindblum Castle; Freya runs up to two Burmecian soldiers]
Burmecian Soldier Doyle
"Freya!"
Burmecian Soldier Gray
"I'm so happy to see you!"
Freya
"Likewise! I'm glad you all made it here."
Burmecian Soldier Doyle
"Yes, it was a long trip, but somehow, we found our way here."
Burmecian Soldier Gary
"I only wish Dan and the others were here, too... We've lost so many friends..."
Freya
"...Indeed."
Burmecian Soldier Gray
"We can't get down now. We have to go on, for their sake and ours."
Burmecian Soldier Doyle
"So, Freya, what are you going to do now?"
Freya
"I'm going after Kuja with Zidane and the rest of the party."
"And you?"
Burmecian Soldier Doyle
"We're going to regroup and embark on the reconstruction of Burmecia."
"Many of our comrades are still scattered all over the continent."
Burmecian Soldier Gray
"Actually, we were hoping you would join us."
Freya
"Oh..."
"Then I will see you all, as soon as I complete my objective."
"Please take care of things ‘til then."
Burmecian Soldier Gray
"Will do."
Burmecian Soldier Doyle
"Good luck to you, too."
Freya
"Thank you."
(I wish Sir Fratley were with us...)
Kal
"...Yeah."
"Oh, I forgot! I wanna show you something."
Wei
"That's right, huh?"
Zidane
"?"
Kal
"Hey! Come here!"
"Okay."
Zidane
"!"
[Five small rats run onto the screen]
Wei
"They're our children."
Kal
"I didn't think I could keep our promise."
"Who's this, Daddy?"
Kal
"He's my savior."
"Oh..."
"What's a savior?"
Wei
"A savior...is a really important friend."
"Oh..."
"I want a savior, too."
"He looks cool."
Zidane
"Heh, heh, heh. I like your kids."
Kal
"Someday, we're gonna return to Burmecia."
Wei
"Right now, we're trying to get everyone together."
Kal
"It's gonna take a lot of time and effort to rebuild our home."
"Can we go play now?"
Wei
"Sure."
[The kids run off screen]
"We must rebuild Burmecia for our children..."
Kal
"Make sure you come visit us once we're finished."
Wei
"Yes. After all, you are our savior."
Zidane
"I'll definitely be there."
[Zidane heads over to outside the Tantalus HQ, where Cinna, Marcus, and Zenero are working on reconstructing the building]
Zidane
"I thought you'd all be here."
Marcus
"Zidane! Are you alright!?"
[They all approach Zidane]
Cinna
"I heard you got injured pretty bad!"
Zenero
"You can walk. That's a good sign."
Zidane
"Yeah, looks like I'll live."
Marcus
"Have you talked to Blank?"
Zidane
"Yeah, I saw him at the castle."
Cinna
"So what are you doing here? Just stopping by to say hi?"
Zidane
"Actually, I came here for a favor."
"Do you happen to have the Unusual Potion?"
Cinna
"Yeah."
Zidane
"Nice! Can I borrow it?"
Cinna
"Yeah, sure. Hold on."
[Cinna walks into the HQ]
Marcus
"So, Zidane, are you ever gonna rejoin us?"
Zidane
"I don't know... I'm gonna think about it after things settle down."
Zenero
"It's boring without you."
[Cinna walks back out]
Cinna
"Here you go."
[Received Unusual Potion!]
"What are you gonna use it for?"
Zidane
"To turn Cid back into a human."
Zenero, Marcus & Cinna
"???"
Zidane
"Thanks a lot."
[Zidane runs off screen. He then heads over to the building known as the "studio". Someone is inside, painting. Zidane approaches him and chooses to "Ask about the potion"]
Self-proclaimed Artist Michael
"I've never heard of ‘em."
"If you happen to find it in my studio, go ahead and take it."
[Zidane finds it after some searching. Received Strange Potion! After receiving it, he goes to the Business District and approaches a woman named Alice. Once again, you choose "Ask about the potion"]
Alice
"Beautiful Potion? Yes, I have it."
[She goes into her destroyed item shop]
"I know it's here somewhere."
"Here it is!"
[She comes back out and approaches Zidane]
"You can have it. It's too told to sell anyway."
[Received Beautiful Potion!]
Zidane
(That's all of ‘em. Finally, I can go back to the castle and see Cid.)
[Zidane returns to Cid's throneroom. Doctor Tot, Minister Artania, and the Regent are all gathered there]
Zidane
"Hey, I got ‘em!"
"I mixed the 3 potions in this bottle, like you told me to."
Tot
"Excellent. Let's test it right away."
"Sire, are you ready?"
Regent Cid
"...Oh, what the hell. Go ahead."
Zidane
"This better work."
Tot
"Alright. Here we go."
[Tot shakes the bottle onto Cid. Cid transforms]
Zidane
"Whoa!"
Regent Cid
"Did it work!?"
"...Hmmm? Something wrong <ribbit>."
Zidane
"...Ribbit?"
Tot
"......"
"It didn't work."
[Tot steps aside. Cid is now a frog]
Minister Artania
"Good gracious!"
"The regent has become a frog!"
Zidane
"Oh, man... Now we'll never get a new airship."
Regent Cid
"That's it! <ribbit>!!! No more potions, no more medicine!"
"We're gonna go find Hilda!"
"Gather everyone in the conference room! <Ribbit!>"
Zidane
"Geez. This sucks..."
[Screen changes to the Conference Room. Everyone's there, except for Tot and Cid. Minister Artania is standing in front of the throne]]
Minister Artania
"Thank you for coming."
"The regent has an important announcement."
[He walks forward, revealing Cid]
Steiner
"!!!? Now he's a frog!"
Regent Cid
"I wanted to <ribbit> become a man again, but this is all I got."
"We all know that Kuja holds the key to our fate <ribbit>."
"We must find him at any cost!"
Steiner
"But we don't have an airship."
Regent Cid
"We can use that <ribbit> ship we stole from Alexandria."
"Artania, order Zebolt to service that ship immediately."
Minister Artania
"Yes, sire."
Zidane
"So, where exactly are we going?"
Regend Cid [Yes, it's an in-game spelling mistake]
"<Ribbit>... I'm still working on that."
Vivi
"...Um, you said earlier that there were black mages on Kuja's airship."
"So if we go to the Black Mage Village, maybe we can learn something."
Regent Cid
"Hmmm..."
Vivi
"...I still can't believe it."
"Why were they on Kuja's ship!?"
"WHY!?"
Zidane
"Well, I'm with Vivi. I think we should go to the Black Mage Village."
Steiner
"Yes. Brilliant idea, Master Vivi."
"Princess... will you be going as well?"
Dagger
"......"
Eiko
"Of course she will!"
Zidane
"I don't know if that's a good idea."
Dagger
"......"
Eiko
"Don't worry. I'll take care of her."
Regent Cid
"Alright then! <Ribbit!> Let's go to the Black Mage Village!"
"We'll all meet onboard the ship at the harbor in the Base Level."
[Everyone walks out]
- No Free Lunch
[Quina is wandering around Lindblum's Business District section, stopping near Grandma Pickle's pickle stand. "Fresh gyshal pickles!" and "They're delicious!" are shouted repeatedly by her]
Quina
"I lost already. This town too big."
"What all this construction?"
"Delicious!!! You have delicious food!?"
[Quina walks up to Grandma Pickle]
Grandma Pickle
"Yeah. These pickles taste great."
Quina
"What!? That is food!?"
Grandma Pickle
"You've never seen a pickle before?"
Quina
"No. First time."
"I still eat many different food and get much learning."
"My master tell me so."
Grandma Pickle
"In that case, you should try one. I think you'll like it."
Quina
"Okay! I eat!"
[Grandma Pickle steps aside. Quina eats one, then another, and another...]
[If Zidane visits Quina at the pickle stand, Quina rejoins your team. If not, he'll rejoin your team in the boat. This is an optional event, but let's presume Zidane does it anyways. So, Zidane goes to the pickle stand, where Quina is]
Zidane
"?"
"Hey, Quina! Where've you been!?"
Quina
"Zidane!!! I so happy to see you!"
"This person very scary! I need help!"
Grandma Pickle
"What the hell are you talking about!?"
"Do you know him?"
Zidane
"Yeah, sort of..."
Grandma Pickle
"Well, he's got some nerve. He ate one of my pickles without paying and tried to run off."
Zidane
"...I'm not surprised."
Quina
"She say I should try one, so I try one. I do nothing wrong."
Grandma Pickle
"Are you crazy!?"
"I'd be out of business if I gave out free food!"
Zidane
"Okay, take it easy."
"...So how much does he owe you?"
Grandma Pickle
"100 Gil."
Zidane
"Tch... Fine."
[Zidane approaches her]
[Paid 100 Gil.]
Grandma Pickle
"Just get that...thing out of my sight!"
Zidane
"Come on, Quina!"
Quina
"Thanks, Zidane! You my hero! I follow you forever!"
Zidane
[Hangs his head]
"Please don't..."
[Zidane and Quina return to the castle, go down to the Base Level, and head for the harbour. Once there, they board the Blue Narciss]
[Screen changes to the dock of the ship, where the characters are gathered]
Zidane
"Man... I hope this thing can get us there."
"Yo, what took you so long?"
Zidane
"?"
[Zidane walks forward; Blank is in front of the steering wheel]
Zidane
"Blank! You're coming, too?"
Blank
"Yeah, I was asked to."
Zidane
"By whom?"
Blank
"The boss, of course. But it wasn't his idea."
"It was mine <ribbit>."
[Cid walks on screen]
Regent Cid
"We need at least one person to look after the ship when we reach our destination."
Blank
"Plus, I still owe you guys one, so I volunteered."
Quina
"F-Frog..."
Zidane
"...You don't owe us anything."
Regent Cid
"Okay, anchors aweigh!"
Quina
"Is talking..."
Zidane
"Hey, Quina loves frogs, so you'd better watch out."
Regent Cid
"I'm not worried. I've had more enemies as an oglop. <Ribbit!>"
"Oh, by the way, if you ever want to change your party members, talk to me."
Quina
"Maybe I eat it...?
Blank
"Okay, where are we off to?"
Zidane
"We're going to the Black Mage Village on the Outer Continent."
Blank
"Alright. Press SELECT whenever you wanna verify your location!"
[You pick your party of 4. In my case, I chose Zidane, Quina, Amarant and Freya. Unlike past FF's, the script is hardly affected by whatever your team is, which makes my job so much easier. Anyways, after choosing your team, you're on the World Map in the boat. The gang heads on over to the Black Mage Village]