Nightclub

The Reborn Nightclub is an area added in North Obsidia Ward, which functions as a quest hub for postgame side quests, as well as the area that the Battle Pavillion, Battle Factory, and Boss Rush challenges are in.

## Character Appearances

### Tier 0

- At the start: Arclight, Cal, Shelly, Lumi, Eve, Julia.

### Tier 1

- At the start: Arclight, Cal, Shelly, Heather, Florinia, Noel, Laura, Bennett, Lumi, Eve, Serra, Julia, Aya, Hardy, Luna.

- During Legendary Titans Quest: Amaria appears.

### Tier 2

- At the start: Arclight, Charlotte, Cal, Shelly, Heather, Florinia, Noel, Adrienn, Laura, Bennett, Lumi, Eve, Serra, Amaria, Julia, Ciel (if the player refuses to give Blake the ring), Samson (if the player agrees to give Blake the ring), Aya, Hardy, Luna, Victoria.

- After Swords of Justice Quest: Samson appears (if the player refuses to give Blake the ring).

- After Forces of Nature Quest: Ciel appears (if the player agrees to give Blake the ring).

## Sidequests and Special Encounters

### Mega-Z Ring Sidequest

*More Information: Mega-Z Ring Sidequest*
### Eeveelutions Petting Sidequest

*More Information: Eeveelutions Petting Sidequest*
### Aevian Misdreavus Special Encounter

*More Information: Aevian Misdreavus Special Encounter*
## Battles

### Definitely Not Mewtwo

Definitely Not Mewtwo is battled in a fieldless Single Battle format. If fields are enabled, then the field for this fight will always be Rainbow Field. All of your Pokemon will be set to level 100.

## Nightclub Dialogues

 [Julia]: <player>?!?!
No!
You can't be!
You must be a shadow clone-- or something!
Please be a shadow clone?
Cuz that would be ~awesome~!
Okay, but, on the realsie-O's,
After you confronted Lin, we all totally thought you disappeared for good!
And... morale was pretty low...
And...
I wasn't captain of the cheer squad for nothing, you know!
Sooooooo I mayyyyyy have told one or two teensy weensy little white lies about what happened to you...
Just to cheer people up, you know?
So if you get some strange reactions...
Don't worry about it!
Great to see you again;
Definitely glad you're not a shadow clone, yep!

 [Julia]: A one, two, three, four~
Give me TNT if you want some more~
[Julia]: THIS IS MY SONG!!!
[Julia]: C'mon, <player>, show me how you work it!
[Julia]: This place always has the best music!
[Julia]: Let's blow this place up!

 [Julia]: HIYA!!!!
{Ace and Taka gives an exclaim bubble, if they are present in the nightclub}
Oops, sorry for yelling!
I'm in an Extra-Happy-Fun mood now, because BOOMIES!!
Not that I'm not always the extra-cheeriest around,
But explosions make everything better!
Plus, I got to make a new friend!
Y'know, it is kinda unfortunate, though...
That that Corin guy ran off.
I know, I know, he was in big trouble with the police,
And he stood me up,
And sure, maybe he's kiiiind of a notorious thief,
But he was really cute!
Not that I'd ever give him another chance after he stood me up,
But you've gotta admit, it would sure be an exciting relationship!
Aah... It's too bad things with that other guy didn't work out.
Anyhoo, I'm sure you've got things to do, and I've got a fifth cup of coffee to get to.
Enjoy your day, <player>~

 [Julia]: That circus gig was the best daytrip EVER.
Well, at least since that one date I had a few years ago,
Where we went out to Apophyll and had a water balloon fight and they had to ask us to quiet down because people were trying to meditate or whatever,
But it was pretty amazing!
I TOTALLY wanted to stay longer!
At the circus, I mean.
Buuuut I may have eaten too much cotton candy and felt sick after the Ferris Wheel.
Pro tip: Don't do that.
But it all worked out for you, huh?
That Pokémon was soooo cute.
My Electric-types are still cuter, though. So I don't mind not winning.
But.
That's ONLY this once, understand?
Don't get used to that kind of attitude.
I'm still the best, peppiest battler, and the peppiest, best battler!
So don't forget it!

 [Julia]: Okay, so, here's the itinerary for Rini and me:
I'm thinking, we see if we can fly on fireworks next week.
By the month after, we'll probaly have recovered from any burns we sustained, so we can try going to the rodeo--
Get this--
AS the bulls.
I know you might think that's silly but I know a guy and he says he can make a Tauros fursuit that is ABSOLUTELY indistinguishable.
After that, we're thinking of either skiing down Ametrine,
Snowboarding down it,
Or trying to do both at the same time.
Oh, and a bit after that, I got concert tickets!
Unrelated, I happened to meet an event planner who told me where a certain orchestra stores their instruments in between performances.
So I'm considering two different arrangements right now-- tell me what you think!
Okay, option one:
Bubblefoam in EVERYTHING.
The tubas especially will love it,
But I think people are underselling the trombones.
Option two:
Bubbles in the tubas and trombones only, confetti in the other brasses and woodwinds, and Verdignite in one specific drum.
Eeeh?
Eeeeeeh?
She's gonna love it.
It's nice to have someone who you know will be there for you in the future instead of having to cling to the past!
That's why communication is important!
Also bubbles!

 [Shelly]: <player>, is it really you?
You're back, safe and sound, truly?
Huh…
{Shelly turns to her left}
Don't get me wrong-- I'm relieved you're back...
But to be honest, I'm also a little disappointed.
{Shelly turns back towards the player}
I heard that you'd fallen into a Darkrai's nightmare and it wouldn't let you wake up!
And-- And I wanted, you know, since you had always been going around saving everyone...
Um, I was thinking that, this time, maybe it would be nice if I could be your hero instead.
I've been going on a lot of Legendary hunts, hoping I'd eventually run into that Darkrai--
...But if you're back, I guess it's already dealt with.
And that's what's most important-- that you're here.
I'm so glad you made it! Welcome back!

 [Shelly]: I wonder how that Kricketot is doing…
[Shelly]: Don't worry about me.
I know what I have to do now.
I'll keep getting stronger, in battle and as a person.
I owe it to myself.
[Shelly]: I love helping out here, but it's not the easiest place to read…
[Shelly]: Thanks for being my friend!
I'm so grateful to all of you.

 [Shelly]: Oh hi, <player>!
Heather and I were just talking about helping with some more of those Anomalies in a bit.
I wonder what will turn up next!

 [Shelly]: <player>?
I was wondering-- did you really go and time travel?
Heather wouldn't stop talking about it after she'd gone to ask Simon about what happened...
Um, and I just had to ask for myself!
I'd heard that you met Heather and her mom, and I was, um... wondering if-- if I was there, too?
I-I mean, you don't have to tell me or anything!
{Wait, then Shelly gives an exclaim bubble}
[Shelly]: O-oh! You really met my future self?
What was the future like?
What was I like?
Did you have a nice time?
{Wait}
[Shelly]: No, no, don't tell me!
I know the future of Reborn has to have been so bright thanks to you and everything you've done, after all!
With all the Anomalies that are popping up--
I know there'll be more that I can help out with in the future!
I know that you were able to see the future yourself--
But I want to find what's in my future on my own-- whatever it'll turn out to be!

 [Shelly]: D-don't tell me...
I heard about what happened...
<player>... You were attacked by a Darkrai again?
And-- and I still wasn't here to help!
I suppose it's probably easier after you've done it once...
B-but still! That's twice I've missed my chance!
And of course, twice you've been taken!
I'm not sure why Darkrai keep coming after you, but they need to stop!
Maybe-- maybe it was the same one? And now that you've caught it, it will leave you alone!
I hope so, anyway...
B-but don't worry, <player>!
I know I missed the first two times, but I promise,
Someday I'm going to be a hero.
I've gotten so much stronger, and so much braver...
I'm going to keep helping people!
{Wait}
[Shelly]: But, um--
Please do be careful.
A-and maybe... stay away from Darkrai out there.
Just in case it wasn't only the one, and more are angry with you for some reason.
Even if you can break out, nightmares aren't very nice.

 [Shelly]: I'm glad everything went okay out at Rhodochrine.
I-- I went over everything in the Underroot, just to be extra sure.
Everything seems to be back in order now!
I'm sure that's thanks to everything you all did up top!
I'm so happy for Noel...
I just wish I'd been able to do more to help.
D-don't worry, though!
I know there'll be more to do in the future!
And I'll be the first one in line to help out!

 [Shade]: Fortune favors the forsaken, but few find the forsaken be such forever.

 [Shade]: ...

 [Serra]: Now here's a sight for sore eyes.
I just have one question for you, <player>.
Was there really a movie?
Or was that just a line?
{Wait}
[Serra]: Heh. I figured.
A while after you disappeared, Julia 'let slip' that you'd been scouted by Pokéstar Studios.
Wasn't sure what to think.
But really, I should've known.
Anyway.
We're both working on these Anomalies, so I'm sure we'll run into each other.

 [Serra]: There's a part of me that wants to join the dance again...
...And then there's a part of me that's just going to feel old if I continue that sentence.
[Serra]: Not that I mind, but don't you have better things to do than dawdle about with me?
[Serra]: Thanks for looking out for everyone.
For a kid, you've got quite a sense of responsibility on you.
[Serra]: This place reminds me of the runways.
The lights especially.
God, I miss them.

 [Serra]: This is a nice change of pace, actually.
I haven't heard music like this in years.

 [Serra]: That trip from Aegir Cave is NOT a short one.
Made for a nice workout, but I'm glad these seats are soft.
...Still,
That was a good time, out there.
Bennett's grown so much.
He's made some bad choices, but he seems to be doing well now.
And that was the first I've gotten to just spend time with him in...
Well, a long time. Long before he left home.
Don't get me wrong.
I still hate that old priest, or whatever he's calling himself,
But... look at Bennett.
Sometimes I wonder if that Elias did more for him than I ever did.
I guess there's no use thinking too hard about it.
Just got to work on being grateful for what I've got now.
That's not something that comes easily to me,
But after that camping trip?
I am grateful.

 [Serra]: You're quite the local celebrity, you know that?
No, not the Champion thing.
Since you went up to the circus, trounced the competition as usual, and caught that Meloetta.
I have to say.
I'm not happy about all these Anomalies all over the place, but...
To draw a crowd that size?
That Pokémon has some stage presence.
It's kind of wild that she got so many people wanting her autograph after only one show.
I'm almost jealous in a way.
Ha...
Well, I hope she enjoys the attention.
From what I've heard, she's got talent enough to take her far.

 [Serra]: That... sure was something, huh?
I'm... still not sure how to feel about it.
I've been working on embracing positivity more for a while now,
And... that was kind of inspiring, back there, honestly.
To let the light flow through me.
Literally.
But at the same time, I know how ridiculous that sounds.
It makes me feel like some kind of hippie, putting it that way.
But it's kind of hard to phrase it any other way.
I don't know.
It's a work in progress.
But I feel like I'm getting there.
It's getting easier to see the good in things, anyway.
It's a nice feeling.
Even with how much of a debacle that whole thing with Necrozma was,
I'm very glad I was there.
...Just, do me a favor?
Don't let Radomus know I said all that.
I've got a feeling that man could be pretty damn smug when he's right about something, and I don't feel like finding out just how smug.

 [Radomus]: Good day, <player>.
As always, it is a pleasure to see you again,
Even if our last meeting was under... less than fortuitous circumstances.
I do hope you will not hold it too much against me,
Though I of course would not, and could not, blame you if you did.
{Wait}
[Radomus]: I meant what I said, however.
I will do everything within my power to find a way to make things right.
For all of them.
And in the meantime...
It will be good to reconnect with Noel,
And of course, the friends I had left behind in this world.
I do hope you will stop by again.

 [Radomus]: I wonder if Obsidia Department Store has received any new stock recently.
The chance for a new hat would be welcome.
[Radomus]: You must stop by for a game sometime.

 [Radomus]: I'm glad your head has remained level through all of this.

 [Radomus]: This has been a learning experience for all of us.
It's been fascinating to see how everyone has grown.

[Radomus]: It truly is a delight to see Luna thriving so.

 [Radomus]: I must say, this is not my regular choice of music.
...Not entirely unknown, however.
I believe I have heard this exact song once before, on Gardevoir's show.
It's a bit remarkable, actually.
Nonetheless, I believe I shall ask if Mr. Arclight takes requests.
A brief change would not be at all unwelcome.

 [Radomus]: You have my thanks, once again, for helping Noel.
I cannot pretend not to be... frustrated... at how little I was able to help,
But the feeling is quite fleeting.
I am the first one to admit how badly I have failed, when it comes to my son,
But... I could not be more proud of him.
I do not expect him to believe me, not now, but I hope, in time, I will be able to prove it to him.

 [Radomus]: <player>...
Truly, I cannot thank you enough.
You've done what I could never do--
Both in regards to Team Meteor, and in bringing my children to safety.
You can't know what it means to have this second chance--
No, I suspect it's more of a third or fourth chance now.
In any case, I am more than delighted that it is here.
So...
From the bottom of my heart-- thank you.

 [Luna]: How do you do, <player>?
It seems some fantastical rumors have been swirling around in our respective absences.
When I first returned here ahead of you, Julia told me you had willingly been imprisoned on the moon.
Something about sealing Lin in there so that humanity's negative energy could never reach her to give her power.
"That's nonsense," I told her,
"I was just at the moon but a few days prior--
Not a soul there."
Of course, I'm not one to doubt the possibilities.
Do you plan on going to the moon any time soon yourself?
I hear the dark side is lovely this time of year.
If you do visit, I should very much like to go with you.
In the meantime, I believe we can settle for a few more New World expeditions.

 [Luna]: How do you do?
[Luna]: This dance floor is rather dreamlike in its own way, is it not?
It is not to my comfort to partake, but I hardly mind the atmosphere.
[Luna]: Unlike some of the others, I have no magic or powers to back me up--
None more than any normal person may carry, anyway.
But then, with courage and an adventurous spirit, that may yet be a lot more magic than many might assume.
[Luna]: It is ever kind of you to continue policing this place as such.
May your strength be as unfaltering as your resilience.

 [Luna]: You have my sincerest thanks for having found my father as such.
I am ever-heartened to have both of my parents back home safely in time for supper.
Of course, it's not as if I was worried.
There is no embarrassment or bluster here;
Only faith.
Neither time nor distance is a threat to ties that bind.
And yet, it is nice to have them close at hand.

 [Luna]: Well met, <player>!
Tell me, have you seen any place especially lovely on your travels?
I would so love to hear!
I've seen so many wonderful places, of course, but I am quite sure I can't have seen them all!
It is a marvelous world out there.
And out here, as well.

 [Luna]: <player>... Are you well?
I can't say I'm entirely aware of the details, but I know there was a Darkrai recently...
I was at least vaguely aware that there was some manner of deception and foul play afoot...
And yet, powerless to stop it.
It was something like looking inwards at a jail cell.
And the jailer...
Well, if it weren't for the way he treated you, I would almost daresay he was quite personally intriguing.
But the entire manner is unforgivable, and you may be very sure I was far from thrilled when he borrowed my likeness to deceive you.
I am sorry to have been any part of that in your memory, even if not by my own will.
You can be sure you are quite all here in reality now.
Please be well.

 [Luna]: I do... hope that you will keep at least somewhat quiet about all that you may have seen at the sanctum.
There are many things I find comfort in forgetting.
It is a bitter pill to be forced to swallow, to be reminded of such matters from outside oneself.

 [Luna]: You have my true and dearest thanks, <player>.
I see that Ace is safe and with us once more, and I am ever-grateful for this fact.
They have... provided a network of support and care that is a comfort to have close by once more,
And I only wish I could have expressed the same earlier.
We are always bereft of the time that we seek to share with others,
...And then we are only privy to realize that after the time is simply too far gone.
I find myself deeply regretful and disappointed that I could not do more to aid with their rescue.
I owe them thanks that cannot be repaid enough for what transpired so long ago at the sanctum.
...But perhaps it is nothing that cannot be made up from now on, after all.
Lost time can always be repaid.

 [Luna]: I have made it plainly clear I would rather forget my biological father entirely.
And what a distasteful word-- "biological"--
I'm sure there are innocuous uses of it yet, but I struggle to associate it with science over personal irritation.
It is always used in cases of trying to assert truths of some matter or another which one cannot truly know.
Nevertheless, I come to doubt the ethics of my ignorance.
Perhaps for the sake of another person, I can demonstrate undeserved tolerance.
But he will want more from me than I wish to offer him.
Just how far should one go for something like that...
Is a parent's duty not to his child?
Then he may demonstrate it, and I will place my limits accordingly.

 [Samson]: Hi

 Glad you made it back.
I wanted to say sorry for back there.
I don't remember everything that happened back there... but I've been getting bits and pieces.
Remembered enough to know I need to apologize.
If you and the Boss hadn't found me there...
Well. Thanks.

 Glad you finally made it back.
People've been pretty worried.
Soon as I got here, that Julia girl came over, and--
Well, I guess you know how she is.
To tell the truth, she and Terra'd probably get along,

 If Terra weren't…
Anyway.

But she said you got taken by a Necrozma after you beat Lin.
Said it swooped in and got you before you could even react.
Didn't really know how she could have known that, seeing as she wasn't there,
But when I asked, she just said she had her sources.
Well, whatever happened, I'm glad it didn't eat you.

 [Samson]: How much you wanna bet I can beat the champion savior of the region in an arm wrestle match?
Technically, that makes me the strongest, right?
[Samson]: You finally made it to the top.
Lonely, isn't it?
Now you see why the rest of us are down here.
[Samson]: Join me for a shot sometime.
I won't tell if you're not of age.
Champ deserves a drink or two.
[Samson]: Keep at it, champ.
You never know who might just lap you if you don't.
[Samson]: I'm just chilling here, if you're bored.
The boss sure as hell doesn't pay me enough not to kick back when I can.

 [Samson]: I saw Ciel's back.
Had a chat with her.
Heard what you did.
Thanks, champ.
You did what I couldn't.
And, man... I'll regret saying this,
So don't you tell her I said it,
But honestly, I'm just happy she's okay.

 [Samson]: Thanks for bringing the gang back together.
It uh...
Let's just say our bartending friend was starting to get a little concerned about me and my intake volume before.
Trying to run from the loneliness.
Listen, you can't tell them I said this, right?
I'll never hear the end of it.
You did good, Champ.

 [Samson]: Nice work winning the tournament.
The boss still isn't quite over it.
Now and then she mutters about 'the best act that got away'.
Circus isn't a bad place to work. That Pokémon would've been treated well enough,
But honestly...
Between you and me, I'm glad you won.
Just keep her out of trouble, would you?
And maybe... away from the boss.

 [Samson]: Nothing at space junk site #3002, was I right?
Telling you, these New World pockets are a dime a dozen.
We may as well not even explore them.
If there's nothing running out of it screaming, what's the big idea, right?
Basic triage.
For instance, there was this time a bit ago, I think around the time you were helping out those Meteor girls...
We were out at the bridge, and suddenly,
Boom--
Like three of those ugly Buzzwole things just blast out of nowhere and start swarming people.
Now, we were all there, all three of us--
Thanks to you, mind--
One goes off flying and Ciel can chase it down.
One goes straight for a civ'.
I slug it in its ugly mug, three minutes later I've got it in a chokehold.
I'll spare you the details of what Terra did with hers.
Point is, we got a bulletin about a new space only a few moments before.
If we'd dashed off to deal with it, who'd've saved the civ, you know?
Smart priorities, Champ.
Stay vigilant.

 [Charlotte]: Whoa, <player>?
...Huh.
So tell me.
Did Lin really turn you into a baby, or was Julia pranking me?
It sounded kinda convincing, but...
You don't look like a baby.
{Wait}
[Charlotte]: Nothing, huh?
Well, whatever. Glad you're not a baby now, at least.

 Babies can be kind of annoying, but you're fun to hang out with.

 Babies can be kind of annoying.

 [Charlotte]: Sup?
[Charlotte]: Hey, ready to eat dirt in a rematch?
[Charlotte]: Thanks for hanging around despite everything.
[Charlotte]: I'm thinking about changing my style.
Think a leather jacket would suit me?
Or the ethical alternative, whatever.
Caring about shit is punk, obviously.

 [Charlotte]: I heard a Meloetta was causing trouble at the circus earlier.
I assume you caught it?
I mean, good for you, but honestly?
I don't get what the big deal is.
From what Serra said, there was a whole crowd there wanting to meet it?
But... there's legendary Pokémon all over the place.
What made everyone go gaga for Meloetta in particular?
Was it the Anomaly aura or something?
I dunno. I don't get it.
But hey, maybe you can introduce me sometime and I'll see what all the fuss is about.

 [Charlotte]: Huh?
Oh, hey.
Just finishing up this book.
I know this is a weird place to read, but Shelly loaned it to me, and I want to give it back before she leaves.
Did you know she has all kinds of wicked books in that library in her Gym?
This one's about a warlock whose family died in a fire, so he goes on a suicidal revenge mission...
...But he doesn't know that he was actually the one who caused the fire.
It's pretty cool, but I've got some... mixed feelings about it.
I'm just finishing this up, though.
I'll tell you about it after, though, in case you want to check it out.

 [Charlotte]: I suppose you didn't conveniently forget everything that happened at the Mirage Tower did you?
Please?
Because if not, I'm gonna have to come up with some edgy, dramatic spiel to save my image.
In fact, let's just both pretend I did that already, cool?
Cool.
I'm only upset ironically or something.
So yeah, uh, don't forget it or whatever.

 [Ciel]: <player>, is that you?
{Ciel turns left, then right, then back towards the player}
Oh, it's good to see you, but-
Are you sure it's all right for you to be out and about like this?
{Wait}
[Ciel]: Oh, you don't need to worry about telling me, darling.
Julia already filled me in on the situation.
Witness protection!
Such drastic measures, but I wasn't surprised at all. Team Meteor was a beast of a group.
But-- you're here now!
Perhaps this means it's been long enough that they've released you?
It has been a fair while...
Well, it's good to see you, darling.
I'm sure you're eager to reunite with everyone, so I won't keep you.

 [Ciel]: Hello, darling.
I must thank you again for helping me out of that... predicament.
I must say, I far prefer this place to that one, don't you?
Why, it even reminds me a little of the circus, with all its bright lights and merry music.
Oh, I know I'll head back eventually.
Despite... what I may have said, I truly do love the spotlight.
The thrill of landing an extravagant aerial finish--
I can't think of anything more grand.
Still…
{Wait}
[Ciel]: Perhaps I'll stick around here a while, first.
Do some... reflection.
And, of course, enjoy this lovely scene!
I'm sure the Ringmaster can spare me just a little longer.

 [Ciel]: Even this kind of dancing has its tricks, tips, and postures!
Pay close attention to the arch of my back; you'll see!
[Ciel]: How easy it is to forget ourselves here!
How lovely that must be…
[Ciel]: <player>, I would love to see your own form of dance!
[Ciel]: This place is so bright, it really does remind me a bit of the circus!
A bit less Donphan dung, though, of course.

 [Ciel]: Ah, he's back is he...
...Well, it's not that I'm not grateful!
I just... don't know how to face someone like that, you know?
"Thank you for saving my life at the cost of your own; care for a tea?"
I'll have to think about it,
But it is surely a weight lifted nonetheless, and you have my gratitude.

 [Ciel]: Goodness, I feel like we should have seen each other once more if you were at the circus,
But it seems like we just missed each other.
I was busy with challengers during the Battle Wheel tournament, you see.
I do wish I had been able to come out and catch at least a glimpse of the performance.
I'm told it was quite beautiful.
Do you think she learned it from somewhere? Meloetta, I mean.
Or did she come up with it on her own?
Oh, but you caught Meloetta, did you not?
I wonder...
No, no, I won't ask you to bother her now.
I'm sure she needs plenty of rest, after a day of performing.
But perhaps someday, we could talk.
Until then, do take care of yourself, <player>!

 [Ciel]: Ah, so...
I told you about my cousin, did I not?
I didn't know you were already acquainted!
How serendipitous, and only slightly embarrassing!
Still, you were able to rescue them too.
I had no idea what had even happened!
You best believe I have given Terra the whalloping of a lifetime.
She has begged for mercy, as she ought,
And I have allowed her it, as I ought.
After all, I understand it was my carelessness that pushed them to the extreme from which they fell.
You have my thanks again, <player>,
That we both may have a chance at forgiveness.

 [Ciel]: Another successful spelunking, I presume?
Hunting for Legendaries this way and that is certainly one way to pass the time...
Not sure it's my favorite on my own.
Ah, but the company makes the moment, does it not?
Even Terra is not so bad for such things.
We've gone soaring through space no small number of times thanks to her...
But here we are!
I'll look back and laugh someday,
After therapy.
Still, I don't think I'd pass it up even if I had the option.
You have my thanks for pulling her back in.

 [Adrienn]: There's my favorite Champion!
I didn't get much of a chance before, with everything, but--
I wanted to find a minute to say thank you.
You're truly a Champion, through and through.
But of course, I always knew you could do it!
I'm not sure how much I'll be able to stick around here, what with everything at the Grand Hall--
The amount of paperwork has been astronomical...
But I'll stop by whenever I can to help.
And you're always more than welcome to drop by the Grand Hall!

 I'm sure the Vulpix will love to see you, too!

 [Adrienn]: Whatever you need, Champion.
If it's within my power, just say the word.
[Adrienn]: I can't say this is my kind of environment.
The people, sure-- but the place...
It's... novel?
Let’s go with that.
[Adrienn]: Let's have a rematch sometime, Champion.
We are all bettered by each other.
[Adrienn]: How can I help you, friend?
Or were you just checking in?

 [Adrienn]: You know, I can't help thinking.
While the circumstances might not be ideal-- look at this place.
All these people working together, making things better.
It's inspiring, isn't it?
Reborn's future really does look bright.

 [Adrienn]: You're the hero of the day, once again.
I truly can't thank you enough, <player>.
The train robbery was a... volatile situation, and you handled it wonderfully.
I suppose it's probably too much to hope for, that that Corin-Rouge fellow has learned his lesson...
But I believe I'll hope for it nonetheless.
He seemed to have good intentions, after all... just let things go a bit too far.
And thankfully, no one was badly hurt.

 I wonder…
We really should work on trying to figure out a solution to the water problem out in Train Town.
Just another thing to look into, I suppose.
Oh, but don't you worry about that, <player>.

I'll let you know if there's anything you can do,
But in the meantime, please take care of yourself.
And let's hope that little troublemaking Pokémon is through with that, too.
We don't want things going missing around here!
Enough things get lost as it is...

 [Adrienn]: Let's visit that place again sometime.
With the stars and all the pools...
It was quite incredible.
That feeling of timelessness...
I have it only in my memories.
I miss it so much.
And if there were anyone to indulge it with...

 [Titania]: I was surprised to see you here.
I had heard you finally got fed up with all our chaos here and took the first train out of the region you could get.

 Wouldn't have blamed you if you never looked back.
In fact, I considered following suit.
But here you are.
Why?

 It sounded like a perfectly reasonable course of action to me.
Maybe some day I'll get the chance to take it myself.

 [Titania]: You've got stuff to do, right?
Go on.
[Titania]: Look, I don't actually mind talking when there's something to talk about.
But small talk for the sake of small talk?
Just kill me.

 [Titania]: Taking a rest after the train jacking?
Yeah, I know about it.
Mr. Rock Dundee over there hasn’t stopped talking about it.
I’ve got to say, I wish I’d been able to see those Orbs before they got stolen.
They sound like a pain, but I’m honestly a bit curious.
Of course, now they’re lost and that thief’s probably in the back end of nowhere by now, but what can you do.
Maybe they’ll turn up again and I can have a look.
I don’t have much faith in Reborn’s police department, but I think they’re pretty steamed about this.
Anyway, good job.
You’re good at not dying, I’ll give you that,
And Julia seems happy to see Terra, even if literally no one else with any sense is.
...Actually, you know what, forget the 'sense' part.
But it’s still good to see her like that.
So... thanks.

 [Titania]: Oh.
Hi.
Do you need something?
I'm trying to read, so.

 ...I should really pick up another book.
Honestly, I've read this one twice.
Maybe I'll borrow one from Shelly's library.
Be good to check on her.

Good luck out there.
Try not to die.

 [Titania]: I know a lot of people won't believe me, but I don't exactly relish turning my blade on people.
I don't love violence.
It's just the only thing that some people listen to.
It's the only thing some people can listen to anymore.
In the case of Aya's step-father, I'm sure a threat will suffice.
But that's its own kind of tragedy too.
I'm so beyond tired of conflict.
And there's nothing to do but build a little bridge...

 [Titania]: Thanks for snapping me out of it.
Feel free to snap harder next time.
I don't want an embarrassing mistake like that on me for longer than necessary.
Zero recollection until I came to.
I don't like anyone having that kind of influence over me.
...But what's done is done, and in the end,
Maybe it was for the best.
Now I have the distance I needed.
Freedom to think.
Nothing to run from.
...I've been thinking about writing more.
Easier than battling.
Whenever I lose, I think,
"Maybe I should stick to books."
But even when I mess up at writing, I'm not thinking "Maybe I should've stuck to battling."
There's something there.
Something important.

 [Saphira]: Hey, <player>. Been a while.
Guess everyone's filled you in?
I heard you got back a while ago.
Don't worry. I'm not pressing you about what happened.
Heard a few things, but it's hard to tell what's true anyway.
Either way, I'm the last person to judge.
I guess you'll be dealing with some of these Legendaries that've been popping out of thin air?
Pretty sure the help will be appreciated.

 [Saphira]: Be careful out there.
If you meet any immovable objects, you know which unstoppable force to call.
[Saphira]: You're part of the family too, you know.
Not in the same way as my sisters.
There's a pecking order you have to deal with,
But you're in it.
[Saphira]: I'm not here to party, just to chaperone.
Seeing everyone safe...
That's enough for me.

 [Saphira]: If you hear about one of those Anomalies running around Labradorra, leave it to me, got it?
I've already had my Gym hijacked once;
I'm not letting anything else fuck it up.
So let me know, hm?

 [Saphira]: I've focused for too long on the past.
It's time to start thinking about the future.
Not too long ago, this city was filled with broken buildings and ruins.
Those structures became the foundation for countless new homes and businesses.
I wonder what I can become.

 [Heather]: Oh, hey, <player>.
Been a while, huh?
Shelly's been all worried ever since you went AWOL.
Julia told her you'd been eaten by a Darkrai or something.
But clearly you weren't.
I mean, if you DID see a Darkrai, that'd be pretty cool!
...But I'm glad it didn't eat you.

 [Heather]: Hey, <player>.
I know all this Anomaly stuff is kind of a mess...
But it's kind of awesome, too!
Shelly and I are gonna get back out there soon.
[Heather]: Hope you're ready to lose next time you drop by the League!
[Heather]: Hey.
Thanks for helping.
[Heather]: I hope everyone's doing okay over in Beryl.
I haven't been by in a while.
Maybe I should stop over later.

 [Heather]: <player>!
I've gotta ask you something!
So I heard-- did you really travel through time?
I hadn't heard all the details, but I'd pestered Simon to tell me the gist of it after you'd come back--
I mean, Celebi's the Time Travel Pokémon, right?
You've got to have!
Did you see anything?
Meet anyone?
{Wait, then Heather gives an exclaim bubble}
[Heather]: You really met my future self?! Was I cool?
And my mom?! Like, seriously?
I mean, I know I inherited her old Elite Four room, but I didn't think that you would've actually been able to see her!
{Wait}
[Heather]: ...She really jumped down that far? When you first entered the room?
That sounds INCREDIBLE!
I mean, what an entrance!
I've GOT to try that sometime!

 [Heather]: Good to see you without that green jerk this time!
Not Fern, I mean that girl who fought me with you.
No offense, <player>, but you’ve got some weird taste in company.
What a bitch!
I know, I know, you have to deal with all kinds of people when you’re a League employee, blah blah, whatever. That doesn’t make it fun.
She was pretty strong, though, I’ll give her that. The battle was actually pretty fun.
Just don’t tell her that, if you see her again.
Some things aren’t worth it no matter how cool the battle is.

 [Heather]: Y'know, I heard about what happened at the Battle Wheel.
With Meloetta and everything.
I know it sounds kinda dumb, but I wish I'd been there.
It sounded like a fun time.
And the Battle Wheel sounds pretty cool, too.
I think they're closing it up for a while, which sucks,
But as soon as they open it up again, I'm gonna give it a try.
Meloetta won't be there, but it should still be fun.

 [Heather]: Man.
That picnic was the best.
Pretty sure I didn't actually eat anything,
But how many people can say they've actually raced an Yveltal?
It was incredible!
Salamence had a riot, too, he loves going super fast.
Hey... You caught that Yveltal, right?
You think it might want a rematch sometime?
Maybe now that it's not all caught in that Anomaly aura, it'd have fun racing.
I know I sure would!

 [Laura]: Hi, <player>! Are you enjoying the music?
It's a bit of an acquired taste, but it's really growing on me.
[Bennett]: Hello, <player>. It's good to see that Lin's final curse upon you was not permanent.
{Wait}
[Bennett]: Oh, don't worry. Julia told me what happened.
I suspect that as a Bug-type expert, she thought I might be able to help.
It was just a shame that you ran off so quickly.
I told her your new instincts must have been kicking in.
[Laura]: We've both been concerned, ever since.
[Bennett]: Of course, you may have preferred not to see me, regardless.
Once again, I am deeply sorry for my prior actions.
But if I might trouble you--
What was it like, being a Wimpod?
Do you remember it at all?
{Wait}
[Bennett]: You don't remember, of course.
I'm very sorry, once again.
And it truly is good to see you restored to your proper form.
[Laura]: It really is good to see you.
Feel free to stop by, any time you feel like some company!
[Bennett]: Of course.
And... if you do ever remember anything, about what it was like, I truly would love to hear about it.

 [Laura]: I can hardly agree with this atmosphere, but........
I'm glad that everyone seems to be enjoying themselves.
[Laura]: You'll come by my garden again some time, won't you?
[Laura]: Do you think that bar carries herbal teas?
I haven't wanted to bother about it........
[Laura]: Make sure you're taking plenty of breaks and staying hydrated!
People aren't so different from flowers.
We all need time to grow.

 [Laura]: Bennett and I were just talking about the League.
It's been........ fairly quiet, since all of this started up.
I guess since most people who would be strong enough to challenge the Elite Four are already helping out here, with all the Legendaries.
And I don't mind the quiet, really!
But I can't help worrying a little, about Bennett.
He's only just got the position, and........
Please don't tell him I told you, but I think he might still be beating himself up a little.
About what happened before, I mean.
Anyway, I think it might help him if he could do some more battling, just to remind himself that he deserves to be there.
So, for his sake, I hope the League gets some more challengers soon.
And for yours, of course, new Champion!

 [Laura]: It's good to see you again outside of battle, haha!
Truthfully, I was a bit........ concerned for you.
That girl who was with you-- Flora, I think her name was?
She was a bit........
Well........
Well, she reminded me a little of Charlotte,
When Charlotte was at her worst.
So angry, and dismissive.
But Charlotte--
I won't say she's perfect now, but she's certainly gotten better.
And I really hope Flora can, too!
I'm sure she can. She just needs a little time to grow, and some people to believe in her.
I’m glad you were able to be there for her, <player>, at least for a little while.

 [Laura]: I was talking to Serra a little while ago, and she told me about the adventure you had with Victini!
It sounds like a nice trip you all had.
I wonder why Bennett didn't tell me, though........
I never knew he could cook!
Haha, I wish I'd been able to see it!
Maybe I'll go check out Aegir Cave sometime, when the League's not too busy.
If you wanted to come along, that would be amazing!
Maybe we could get some more people to come along, too........
We could make a whole picnic! Or even a tea party!
Aah, a tea party with friends sounds lovely.
I'll talk to everyone and let you know, okay?
Before I do, though........
I wanted to thank you for being there for Bennett.
I know you've had some trouble in the past, and I'm really grateful you're giving him another chance.
I know it means a lot to him, too.

 [Lugia]: I hope you've been taking care of yourself?
Actually, I'm glad you stopped by.
I........ wasn't exactly thrilled, when I found out Bennett had sent you out to check on me,
But at the same time, I was very grateful.
I was so worried, and........
I couldn't handle it on my own.
But you found them both, safe and sound.
And as worried as I'd been, when I saw them both, I was even happier.
I really appreciate your help.
Things with my sisters........
Aren't going to be as easy to patch up as I'd hoped.
But while we were out there, I felt like we were taking steps forward.
They may have been baby steps,
But any step forward is better than none at all!
I have faith in all of us.
Thank you again, <player>!

 [Laura]: I'm so sorry I ended up missing the picnic!
I tried asking Heather about it, and she wouldn't say much, but she did say it was the most fun she's had in a while.
I hope you had a good time, too?
With all that's going on, it's nice to take time now and then just to relax with people you care about.
Oh, don't worry!
I know I missed this picnic, but there will always be others!
This region is so beautiful, after all-- there are so many places to go and things to see.
And maybe next time, Bennett and my sisters will be able to make it, too!

 [Elias]: Master <player>!
I heard you've decided to grace us with your presence once again...
I dare not pretend I understand your intentions, but know that I am humbled, repentant, and beholden nonetheless.
It is for this reason that I've returned to see of what service I may be.
If you have but a moment to listen to the apologies of a humiliated servant--
I wish to express my heartfelt regret for my prior blindness.
Not any blindness that affected my eyes, no-- but the blindness of my misplaced faith.
Truth be bared, I have been informed as to your true nature...
That is, that you are the avatar of Arceus--
Do not try to deny it, Master <player>. It is by your power that my eyes are open now.
I understand fully how it was you who willed Meteor unmade, and how you triumphed over the blasphemer Lin to save your own kin.
Of course, I am not without discretion.
I understand that any attempts to deny this truth are merely to preserve the sanctity of your secret, privacy, and the faith you ask from others.
This, I shall respect unflinchingly.
In the meantime, from now until the end of my days, please understand that if you need anything at all,
I am wholly at your disposal.

 [Elias]: Care to partake in communion?
Though, I suppose that is a rather contentuous ritual for someone such as yourself.
[Elias]: What can I do for you, my Lord?
[Elias]: It is never too late to share a few spirits between friends.
[Elias]: Pax tecum, my lord.

 [Elias]: My Lord!
…
My apologies. <player>.
Please, have a seat, if you have the time.
I understand your time is valuable,
And there is much still to do.
But if ever you are in need of rest,
Or even want of it,
This may be a good place to do so.
If truth be bared, I have found it... a strangely good place to contemplate some things.

 [Elias]: To have been on a pilgrimage with you by my side,
And to have witnessed the future for myself,
With these two eyes that you gave me...
No amount of devotion is equal to my debt.
For as long as I yet draw breath, I shall not forget this blessing.

 [Elias]: Greetings, Master <player>.
It has... been an ordeal, has it not?
I refer, of course, to our prior battle, and the guest who accompanied you.
I understand well that I am not well-versed in the ways of the young,
But it seems to me that that young woman was particularly spiteful.
Her strength in battle was admirable, but I fear that the strength of her character was not its equal.
But she is yet young-- perhaps there is still time for her to learn.
…
Here I am, going on. Forgive me, my Lord.
I am sure there is none of this that you do not know already.
As always, your patience is admirable.
With myself, as well as... others.

 [Elias]: My Lord...
I see you have returned my Master's progeny to us after all...
That your mercy and power would run even this deep...
Truly...
I am moved to tears of joy…
…

 ...Though, I also received a curious report recently.
There was a blaze within the sanctum?
And the entrance has been sealed?
These events...
Surely would not be related...
Would they...
...My Lord?
…
I had many personal affects in there.
Memorabilia, personal writings, sermons and scripts, and tokens of history, both of the order and of my time with my dear former master...
If that has all been lost…
…
{Elias turns up}
…
{Elias turns down}
...Please forgive me, my Lord.
I have just remembered that I needed to inspect the quality of the stock back here.
...I believe I shall be inspecting and sampling it quite thoroughly for some time.

 [Elias]: I say, there was quite a strapping young Trainer around here recently.
Sunglasses and a black coat and hat...
A wonderful choice of attire if I do say so myself.

 [Elias]: Ah, my child has taken one step into the light.
This, too, is your doing,
Isn't it, my Lord?

 [Anna]: Hi, <player>!

 Still on duty?
Don't worry, I'm right there with you!
Mr. Shadow and I are gonna have the region on lock!
...Like, in a friendly, non-authoritarian not-at- all world-ending type of way!
Obviously!
Like, um--
The other day we helped rescue this lost Lillipup!
Did you know that Mr. Shadow secretly really likes puppies?
Don't tell anyone!
Except the puppies!
Do tell them.
Tell all of them.

 It's nice to see you around here still, but you've totally gotta come with us to play in the toybox next time!
You wouldn't believe what we found in one of the chests!
It's totally gonna be a surprise.
Eeeeee, no just kidding, I can't keep it a surprise--
It was an entire
Inflatable
Jumping castle!
Just like Dad's!
But, um, bouncier!
And smaller.
And not really like his at all.
BUT,
It's still awesome and we're gonna see what happens if we surrounded it with those pink jumpy bubble thingies!
It's gonna be-- what is it Charlotte says?
Lit!
It's gonna be lit.

 [Anna]: Hey, so, what exactly happened to Lin anymore?
I mean, I was asleep for so long, and now everything is so quiet...
I heard what happened, but not exactly what happened, you know?
If I'm being honest, there's a part of me that kind of misses her?
I mean, sure, she was responsible for nearly ending the world,
Uncountable property damage,
Ending who knows how many lives,
And personally giving Laura at least three more severe phobias...
And I'm not saying any of that is okay,
...But it feels wrong to not have to be at least a little bit on guard for her anymore.
Like when you're going down the stairs and there's one more step than you think there is and you have like a mini earthquake!
I gotta just count how many stairs there are again, right?
That's how these things go, I guess.
Remind myself and take it one step at a time.

 Thanks for taking care of everything until I woke up!
I feel like I really dropped the ball,
But there was no gravity?
So it just kinda floated away and became one with the sun,
And now I don't have a ball anymore.
So that's kind of sad.
But now that I'm awake, I can just go buy a new ball!
I don't know how that fits into the metaphor,
But I'm sure that it does somehow!
What were we talking about again?
...Oh, I should get Lin a ball too!
Maybe three!
That way she can learn personal responsibility and also how to dribble!
Once again, don't think about the metaphor too hard, okay? It's shy.
Just like her!
She'll never show it, but I'm sure she really appreciates everything you've done in her own, twisted, rule-breaking way.
But don't tell her I told you that!
She'll probably replace my conditioner with silly string.
Actually, you can tell her; that sounds kinda funny!

 [Anna]: Keep smiling!
If you hold a smile for five minutes, you start to feel happy accidentally!
It's like, muscle conditioning or something?
Does the smile make the joy or does the joy make the smile?
[Anna]: You gotta come by the castle one of these days!
Dad and Noel and I have been trying out a new three- way chess game...
It sucks, but it probably won't suck more if we deal you in and make it four ways!
[Anna]: Hey, did you know?
Nostra's still watching over us even now.
She didn't tell me or anything this time.
I just know it's true.
[Anna]: Okay, but it would be funny if, like, a Regirock spawned in this club,
And everyone thought its UNUNUNUNUN was just part of the beat?
I wonder how long it would take someone to notice...

 [Cain]: Hey.
Thanks for helping me out of there, ahaha.
I may be pretty good at gettin' around, but that--
That was a heck of a place to wake up.
I guess... I've got a lot of things to think about,
But when I got in here and saw everyone?
It felt good.
So maybe that's a good place to start, right?
Anyway, this place is awesome!
I never thought something like this could pop up right in Reborn City!
I'm gonna hang around for a bit, catch up with everyone.
Apparently there's a whole bunch of those Anomaly things running around?
That sounds like it'd be fun to check out.
...As long as, y'know, I don't get stuck in there again.
But if I do, I'll count on you to rescue me!
Your fair prince!
Haha...
But seriously, thanks again.

 [Cain]: Wanna dance with me?
[Cain]: You know, if you ever wanna get out of here, I'm sure I can find us a quiet place…
[Cain]: Gotta be honest, dancing in platforms is one of the hardest things I've done in them.
Second hardest only though!
[Cain]: You gotta feel the music in your heart!

 [Cain]: <player>, you've been holding out on me!
I've been catching up with everyone a bit,
And Julia told me everything.
So did everyone else.
All that time in that cave, and you never mentioned you got kidnapped by a Darkrai?
Or that you went off on some romantic getaway?
Or that all this time you've been a Zoroark in disguise??
Aya wasn't too sure about the last one, but...
Seriously, what the hell?
I know I just got back and everything, but you can tell me things!
...And I'm sorry about hitting on you, if you're really a Pokémon.
That's weird.
I won't make you fill me in...
...On everything right now.
But later, 'kay?

 [Cain]: Looks like I gotta add dealing with our messed up family to the loooooong list of things I owe you for, huh?
Thanks for looking out for Aya.
I wish I coulda done that better myself, but...
Uh, well, in my defense, I am still the younger sibling.
I don't act like it, I know~
But my youthful complexion and dulcet tones do not lie to you~
I am still young~
Still fertile~
I mean-- what, who said that?
But you know, it's nice to actually have a crew to sing with too.
You'll still come to all of our shows even if they keep getting invaded, right?
You can invade our shows any time, <player>~

 [Fern]: Oh hey, look who it is.
Hey, now that we have a sec, I wanted to ask you.
What happened with that tournament?
Don't bother denying it.
Julia already told me about you going off to that big tournament in Galar.
Gotta say, I'm a little disappointed you lost.
After you beat me, you just go and lose to some stranger?
Well, it doesn't matter.
You may be the Champion or whatever now, and you may've beaten me back there too, but I keep getting stronger.
So you better not get complacent.
Because if you don't keep training, I'm going to leave you in my dust!

 [Fern]: Haven't you done enough yet?

 [Fern]: Stay fresh, "Champ".
No telling how long that title's gonna belong to you.
[Fern]: Careful.
If you spend too much time waiting around here, you might actually slip.
Then I'll overtake you for real.
You can thank me for the caution later.
[Fern]: It's nice to be able to focus on a goal,
Rather than the world ending,
Or ending the world.
It's good to have a rival to help focus too.
Thanks for dealing with it, <player>.

# [Fern]: Stay fresh, Champ.
[Fern]: Gotta say, after the whole Mewtwo fiasco?
Rock is now definitely my least favorite type.

 [Fern]: You managed to catch any Legendaries yet?
I still can't believe what that cat put us through.
I know I said I wanted to catch it so you couldn't, but...
If I never see that thing again, I'll be happy.

 [Fern]: Yo.
You did it, huh?
Like, again.
For real this time.
One of the two; who's to say?
Congrats, <player>.
Thanks for picking up the garbage.
No sass.
You did good.

 [Victoria]: <player>, you're back!
How was your meditation?

 If that was what was happening.
I heard from Bee about that Pokémon she asked you to look after, and I wondered if maybe it got out of hand and you were training it or something.
I don't know much about those Ultra Beasts.
Either way, I'd love to have been in your shoes.

A little vacation up on a mountain to meditate...
Sounds nice.
Maybe if I can get caught up on a bit more at the Grand Hall...
Anyway, I'm glad you're back.
I'll let Adrienn know, if I see xem before you. Xe's been worried.

 [Victoria]: One legend at a time, yeah?
We've got this.
[Victoria]: It's nice to be able to be out and about again.
Circumstances could always be better, but I'm grateful just to be here.
[Victoria]: Let's fight again sometime.
If we don't keep each other sharp, who will?
[Victoria]: I'm glad I could be one of the first to greet you when you first came here.
History in the making, in a way.
And none of us knew it yet.

 [Victoria]: It's hard, keeping up with all these Anomalies.
Arclight's been taking care of a lot of it, but it's still wild.
As soon as someone takes care of one, three more pop up!
Still glad that people are volunteering to deal with them. I really don't want to know what would happen if nobody could handle them...

 [Victoria]: I wonder how much I've missed out on.
Between trying so hard to keep everyone together,
Trying so hard to be like Kiki,
To keep the Reborn League running,
To do everything right-- perfectly...
All along, it would've been better just to trust myself and enjoy it, right?
Well, no lesson is truly learned easily.
Even lectures are just scaffolds for our experience.
I'm grateful to have made it through mine.

 [Bennett]: Hello, <player>.
{Laura turns towards the player}
[Laura]: Hi, <player>! Are you enjoying the music?
It's a bit of an acquired taste, but it's really growing on me.
[Bennett]: It's good to see that Lin's final curse upon you was not permanent.
{Wait}
[Bennett]: Oh, don't worry. Julia told me what happened.
I suspect that as a Bug-type expert, she thought I might be able to help.
It was just a shame that you ran off so quickly.
I told her your new instincts must have been kicking in.
[Laura]: We've both been concerned, ever since.
[Bennett]: Of course, you may have preferred not to see me, regardless.
Once again, I am deeply sorry for my prior actions.
But if I might trouble you--
What was it like, being a Wimpod?
Do you remember it at all?
{Wait}
[Bennett]: You don't remember, of course.
I'm very sorry, once again.
And it truly is good to see you restored to your proper form.
[Laura]: It really is good to see you.
Feel free to stop by, any time you feel like some company!
[Bennett]: Of course.
And... if you do ever remember anything, about what it was like, I truly would love to hear about it.

 [Bennett]: I always imagined these clubs being a little more...
Wild?
I suppose that's only some of the company we keep though.
[Bennett]: Thank you for stopping by to chat.
It's refreshing to know that I haven't completely burned every bridge.
[Bennett]: I'm looking forward to our next match.
If you ever find yourself bored, I'm always open to further practice.
[Bennett]: If there's anything I can do to help out, you are, of course, free to ask.

 [Bennett]: I've just been catching up on the news a bit, in between Anomalies.
It's fascinating, actually.
I do hope you've been keeping well.
I know you're always trying to help everybody,
And it's admirable.
But please do remember to be careful, and put time aside to rest.
I think that's something a few people here could stand to remember, if truth be told.
But especially when you go chasing after Anomalies like you have been.
Just...
Don't push yourself too hard.

 [Bennett]: ... Are you alone?
I'm just... a little pensive since our battle, to tell you the truth.
That girl...
Her manner was rough, and she was incredibly rude,
But I cannot pretend not to understand where she was coming from.
I've been given so many opportunities that I am still working to prove myself worthy of deserving,
And I know that I’ve made improvements.
But to hear a complete stranger attack my character like that...
It hurt.
I was almost relieved to hear she treated everyone with the same... courtesy.
Not that most of them deserved it, of course--
I'm just... glad that it wasn’t only me.
I admire your patience in dealing with her, <player>.
And... I'll continue to work on improving myself.
I still have a lot to live up to, after all.

 [Bennett]: It's good to see that you got out of that cave all right.
I'm amazed that something like that was hidden down there.
It was... beautiful.
I haven't had much chance to make curry in a long time, so it was actually sort of fun getting to cook again.
The circumstances were just an extra creative challenge.
Even if my mother...
Well.
She's trying.
We both are.
But...
She can be a little embarrassing at times.
I expect most people feel the same about their parents, but that doesn't make it easier to handle.
Still.
It was nice, spending time with her.
And I enjoyed your company, as well.
We certainly couldn't have made such delicious curry without your help.
Take good care of that Pokémon, all right?
It was pretty cute, and I don't believe it meant any harm.
Laura's been dropping hints about a picnic...
I didn't tell her anything, but I have a feeling my mother may have been talking to her.
If she does end up having one, I think Victini might enjoy it, too.

 [Bennett]: I understand that you've been keeping busy, helping out with some of these Anomalies.
...Truth be told, I've been a little curious.
I saw some of the footage of that incident with Meloetta, back at Agate Circus.
I heard her singing.
It... sounded nice.
It's no wonder people wanted to listen.
{Wait}
[Bennett]: ...Please don't tell anyone I said that.
At any rate, I'm glad to see you seem to be doing well.

 [Bennett]: Did you enjoy the tea party?
I...
To be truthful, I was invited as well.
I had every intention of going, but when Laura was called away, I couldn't bring myself to go alone.
It just... would have felt awkward.
And as Laura was so excited, I didn't want to go when she couldn't.
I... am hoping to go next time, though.
It sounds like a relaxing time,
And I know how excited Laura is to get everyone together again.
I hope you'll come as well, of course, <player>.

 [Bennett]: These days, Mother seems to be...
Lighter?
Perhaps it is nice to believe that we, even as people, never stop growing either.

 [Blake]: Yo.
Been a bit, huh?
Before the Ametrine stuff, I mean.
That was pretty awesome.
Don't get me wrong, if that thing shows up again I'm freezing its ass, but...
It was kinda fun.
Anyway, I'm just chillin'.
Still not sure if that whole "playing a hero" thing is my style,
But it does beat the alternative.

 [Blake]: Bro, you wanna do shots with me?
[Blake]: Yo, Elias actually has some wicked stories, you just gotta get him a few drinks first.
[Blake]: Hey, hey, hey--
You see Cal looking bored enough, tell him I've got thirty bucks that says I can double his drinks and still beat him in Call of Shooting.
[Blake]: Bruh, you still finding legends out there?
Teabag 'em for me!

 [Blake]: Yo, I do have to thank you for one thing--
Bringing Terra back.
She's my Call of Shooting partner.
It's been lame, trying to find randos to play with.
It's nice to get back to beating the noobs with someone who knows what they're doing.
Yo, fam, you should totally try playing!
If you ever do, let me know.

 [Blake]: Man.
I know this is a nightclub, but you'd think they'd have more drink selection?
They don't even have Citrine Dew?
What's wrong with a place where they don't even have Citrine Dew!
The music's pretty cool, though, I'll admit.

 [Cal]: <player>? You're back?
But, how?
I was told that you had... turned into the moon?
And, like, that's rough, buddy.
But if you're here, will the moon never shine again?
...No, I suppose that's a worthwhile trade for now.
I support your choices, no matter what may happen.

 [Cal]: We should have a rematch sometime.
I don't want to neglect my battling.
My Pokémon deserve better than that.
[Cal]: I'm glad things are settling somewhat back to normal.
A better normal.
[Cal]: Hm?
[Cal]: Are you doing all right, <player>?

 [Cal]: Hey, <player>?
I'm glad you're still here.
To be honest, I saw the moon out last night, and I was wondering...
But I'm glad you didn't go back up there permanently.

 [Cal]: It's nice to be able to breathe, a bit.
Honestly, since Blake's been back around, it's felt kind of... weird.
Not bad, just...
Before everything with Heatran, the last few times we saw each other we were at odds.
And even before that, he just always insisted that he didn't care.
I... probably shouldn't have believed him, in hindsight, but that's in the past now.
It's just... bizarre.
I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop.
But in his own way, I really do think he wants to help now.
And as weird as it is...
I'm glad.

 [Cal]: Maybe it's a misguided judgment, but...
I still want to believe it was the right thing to do.
Uh, I mean, to pass that report onto the Nightclub.
I mean, you've seen just how much she's been pressuring herself with trying to live up to Kiki, rather than…
{Cal turns to his left}
[Cal]: I hadn't expected the little guy to... well, you know.
{Cal turns towards the player}
I've... been thinking about it a lot.
Keep waiting for guilt over causing her even more trouble to sink back in.
I mean, it's all I felt about her for the longest time.
I think I'm... admittedly just grateful that it went well enough in the end.
...Not that it couldn't have handled the situation a bit more nicely, pushing her as hard as it did.
But I'm glad it could be there to help her see that she's been enough all along.

 [Zero]: ...Hey there, <player>.
Surprised to see me out from behind the desk now?
We'd finally finished cleaning up all the Anomaly reports, and, well, uhh...
Figured I'd stick around for a little bit.
Take a little bit of time to relax.
...You know, uh... enjoy the scenery and all.
It can be... a little overwhelming here.
But whether I'm behind the counter managing reports or not...
It's been nice to see everyone back again.
{Wait}
[Zero]: ...Thanks for stopping by to say hi.
It's good to see you as always, too.

 [Zero]: I'm glad you stopped by for a chat over here.
...Maybe I'll join everyone sometime.
[Zero]: Need any kind of support today?
...Or were you just saying hi?
[Zero]: It can be kind of disorienting here sometimes.
Not that I mind, though.
Good music, people who... still tolerate me? Friends?
It's nice.

 [Zero]: You know, <player>, I've been thinking.
I kinda want to see if there's other places where I can try and help out, too.
Between helping manage the Anomaly reports, and that, uh, freezing New World expedition together...
It was... a lot to manage.
But it just... felt right.
To finally be able to do something right myself.
Being able to support you there, and support behind the counter here…
If we could all do the little things within our power to help the people around us, then maybe things wouldn't be so bad.
...U-uh, sorry to lay that on you suddenly.
You know, again.
Thanks for hearing me out, though.

 [Zero]: ...Y'know, <player>...
All that time behind the desk got me thinking.
Kinda want to see if there's some other places where I can try and help out, too.
Helping manage all of those Anomaly reports...
It just... felt right.
To finally be able to do something right myself.
If we could all do the little things within our power to help the people around us, then maybe things wouldn't be so bad.
...U-uh, sorry to lay that on you suddenly.
Thanks for hearing me out, though.

 [Zero]: Honestly, <player>, it feels all too weird now.
No reports to manage, no equipment to monitor, no Anomalies to help with...
...No nights losing sleep over how many we received at once sometimes, either.
One part of me kinda thought the reports would never end.
...The other part is sad they're over and done with.
...Heh.
I won't lie, though, it's still been nice to be able to rest at the end of it all.
Seeing everyone here...

 Ace, Blake... Cal--

 Ace, Taka--

Eve and Lumi, too...
...I, uh... I missed them.
Maybe I could try and talk with them sometime, too.
...Dunno if they'd want to, but...
Might be nice.

 [Zero]: Heh, guess I've gotta figure out what else to do nowadays, huh.
It's uh, weird to not have anything to do.
...Don't have to tell me twice how much I've been blabbering about it.
I'm just glad that there's even been something that someone like me could do for this whole clusterfuck.
{Zero turns to his left}
[Zero]: ...Uh.
"Someone like me" is only rude to myself, I guess.
This is... embarrassing, but sometimes it still helps me to think of myself as if I were still different people.
{Zero turns back towards the player}
I wouldn't want to talk like that to Eve and Lumi.
I know they wouldn't say that to me.
So, uh... to correct it...
I'm proud that I could still make a difference here.
Help around with fighting the good fight.

 [Lin]: so!
good on you for, uh...
...not killing me!
really
upstanding moral exemplar there…
{Lin looks away from the player, then back towards the player}
[Lin]: this is super weird.
you know that, right?
i'm just.
sitting here.
in the nightclub.
the premier location for the who's who of the region.
located in the obsidia ward of a city that i kept trying to blow up!!!!
the most powerful trainers in the region are right in the other room!
any moment now, one of them could stroll on over here and just... end me!
it'd be justified!
hell i'm literally sitting next to a glowing map of the region that was specifically made to help you all deal with my bullshit.
but everyone's leaving me be!
some people are even TALKING to me!
why?????????????
what is wrong with you people??????
who do i need to brutally murder to get someone upset around here????
i just..................
..................................
..................don't get it.
{Wait}
[Lin]: this couch is nice, though.
i guess....... i have a lot to think about.

 [Lin]: so what do normal people, like, do?
with their lives?
just sit here?
play video games?

 c'mon. surely you've taken <Arceus’ nickname> out for a spin, right?
made some arceus legends of your own?
hehehe.
you should try it some time!
it's WAY more fun than this shit.

 c'mon. surely you've taken puppy out for a spin, right?
{wait}
...wait.
...you... you didn't...
***KILL*** him, right?
{wait}
[Lin]: puppy was.... all i had…
{wait}
[Lin]: you're a bastard.
i'm going.
don't try and stop me.
{Lin walks though the player, player looks left}
good try.
it's okay.
you couldn't stop me if you wanted to.
bye.
{Lin walks off screen out of bounds}

[Lin]: i still don't really understand how you're talking to me.
or why.
...granted, you don't really "talk" to anyone. you just kind of stand there with a certain glint in your eyes and people somehow manage to get the hint.
silent protagonists were a mistake.
[Lin]: are you suuuure you don't want me to try to end the world again?
just for kicks?
c'mon. you know it was fun!! you've only spent... hmm... one... two...
…<player’s total play time> playing it!
or more. not that i'm judging.
would it kill you to just take a loss sometimes? you make it hard to count.
[Lin]: so listen. it's nice of you to drop by.
but i'm all out of things to say.
...well, i might not be. i don't keep track of what random shit i say to people.
but i'm definitely at the part where i'm saying random shit.
you gotta go find something else to do.
...unless you came to talk to the couch!
which would make you a dummy.
couches can't talk, dumbo!!!!!

 [Lin]: hey.
don't mind me.
too much going on.
it's a lot for a small 14-year-old girl.
i sure don't feel 14 though.
hanging out with god ages you.
gotta be, like, 20 by now.

 [Lin]: hey.
i did my thinking.
and while i was thinking...
some people bugged me.
terra came along. she was actually very excited to see me.
have you ever been bear hugged by a clown?
i don't think that it's possible to prepare yourself for it.
especially when you weren't too great to said clown in the past.
she wants to, like, hang out.
i said i was too young to work part time and the circus is too far away from here anyway.
i don't think she bought it.

 [Lin]: anna also stopped by.
...we didn't end the world this time.
yay?
we just kinda....talked!
we didn't talk about anything. i mean, we did, but it was just small talk.
she seems like she's just kind of taking all of this in stride. one of us goes into literal god mode and she's just like "yup, ok. but at least you're not wet!"
what a weirdo.
i guess that's why we always got along.

 [Lin]: hey.
what, a message from anna?
she can't just tell me herself?
what'd she say?
...i'm shy??
...and i'm going to make her shampoo silly string??????
i, uh, well...
i certainly wouldn't say that i especially like people, but c'mon. i dunno if that quite counts as shy.
and, what, i'm gonna silly string her shampoo??
first of all, it's gotta be a mix of silly string and oil. it'll be easy to get most of it out, but that last bit? ooooooh. the last little bit LIVES in your hair now.
but also. this means she's expecting something.
so you know what? i've got the perfect plan.
you know what i'm gonna do?
i'm gonna do nothing.
but it's going to be the loudest nothing anyone's ever seen.
every once in a while i'll just sneak a little glance at her.
toss in a grin now and then to really sell it.
i'll hang out suspiciously close to some of her stuff. she'll be like "oooh, lin's planning something. can't wait to see what it is!"
and it'll be nothing.
she'll just be on edge for weeks.
and i'll probably forget all about of it.
but then in a few months i'll randomly remember it, and while she's sleeping i'll tie her pigtails into a knot.