Moca/Quotes

## Quotes

### **All locations**

* *"Folks think us turtles can just pop ourselves into our shells anytime we want. Some of us have fat heads okay?? Not all of us subscribe to your shallow stereotypes!"*
* *"Next time you're planning a trip out of MV, let me know! A change of scenery would be quite nice.."*
* *"If Pipi asks you to pull her finger, DON'T! You will regret it.."*
* *"Hey, Tsuki! Your home looks really great now and I was wondering... Do you think you could spruce mine up?"*
	+ (Sure! I could give it a shot!) *"Just don't go too crazy, alright? This house has history and culture behind it! It's not just another hollowed out tree where you can dump anything you like in there!"*

#### **When listening to music:**

* *"Hey Tsuki. Just listening to some tunes.."*
* *"Hey, Tsuki. When you're in a club and they make that "wicki wicki" sound, what is that?"*
	+ (A record scratch?) *"Oh, yeah that's right. Yeah, that's going in my track."*
* *"Shhh! I'm in my music scape.."*
* *"Ah this music is heavenly..It's like.. heaven.. to my ears..."*
* *"Mm yes... Really feeling the beat on this track!"*
	+ (Mind if I listen?) *"...You wouldn't be able to appreciate it!"*
* *"Oooh.. I feel that beat reverberating in my bones! Its as if the song is... in my bones!"*
* *"Music is what keeps me going.. It is to me what carrots are to you!"*
* *"I wish there was someone in town who shared my musical taste.. Everyone's such a normie!"*
* *"..Normally during this chorus I air guitar like a madman..Little awkward with you standing there though!"*
* *"My playlist gets a little stale.. ya got any recommendations?"*
	+ (You should listen to Lady.) *"Ha ha."*
	+ (You wouldn't like them..) *"Ehh you're probably right.. You'd probably only like mainstream stuff anyway huh?"*
	+ (You should listen to Pretentious Turtle.) *"Pretentious Tur-? Oh.. I get it. Very funny!"*
	+ (You should listen to .91) *"Whoa! You've heard of .91? They're music has been banned by like.. half the world! Hmph! I'm impressed.."*
	+ (You should listen to deez.) *"Deez?"*
	+ (Yea I got a recommendation for ya right here.) *"What is it?"*
		- (\*Fart!\*) *"..."*
* *"This band is really something else.. Too bad no one in town has ever heard of em.."*
	+ (Is that Lady?) *"LADY?? HAHAHA! Oh you simple fool! I wouldn't be caught dead listening to that generic slop...."*
	+ (Is that Wolf Mother?) *"Oh please.. do you hear any howling in the track? Just because you can go AWOO really loud doesn't make you a singer.."*
	+ (Is that the Pussy Cats?) *"Kitty cat music? No way! Do I look like a little baby suckling on a binkie??"*
		- (Their music's pretty hardcore..) *"Well then get a cooler ne like Supaheat Thunder fang! Who's gonna listen to "Pussy Cats"??"*
			* (So you've never listened to them?) *"Well- I- If I've ne added them to my collection it means their not underground enough! So they probably suck anyway!"*
	+ (Is that Young Buck?) *"... Lucky guess! Their stuff is totally stark mad.*
	+ (Is that Cobra Spaceship?) *"No... That's a badass name though, I might check em out!"*
	+ (Is that I don't give a shit?) *"Y'know people always chastize me for being rude. You're just as bad as me!"*
* *"Hey, I've been working on this track and it's going pretty well so far. It's like a postmodern take on EDM. Can't let you listen to it yet, though."*
* *"People nowadays only enjoy music for the beat or melody.. No one cares about lyrics anymore! Sigh... this generation.."*
* *"Damn.... this singer has some great vocals.."*
	+ (Who are you listening to?) *"The artist's band is like super underground! You wouldn't know him.. He only makes music for those willing to seek him out! I can't just TELL you who he is.."*
* *"Folks always get annoyed when I say their music is bad. They say its "subjective"! Oh yea? How about Islap some poop together with my hands and call that music? It's subjective right?"*
* *"I only listen to the underground stuff.. None of that mainstream crap!"*
* *"Sorry, say again? Your voice is muffled!"*
* *"No one in MV listens to music like this...."*
* *"I can't really hear anything you're saying with these X78-Platinum noise cancelling headphones.."*
* *"This harmony... It fills my soul with such a.... harmonic feeling..."*
* *"I found this new VST called "Cowbell" It's pretty much exactly what I stand for! I can't wait for the world to hear my creation!"*
* *"Alright that's enough chatting, I'm trying to enjoy my music.."* **(pester)**
* *"I can't immerse myself with you blabbering away over there.."* **(pester)**
* "*..."* **(pester)**

#### **When drinking tea:**

* *"Ah.. Tsuki, come join me for tea!"*
* *"Skkkkkskkskksllkksguhh.... Masterpiece!"*
* *"No one in the village truly appreciates a good tea."*
* *"Alright, Tsuki, that's enough talk.. I'd like to be left alone in this moment.."* **(pester)**
* *"Tea is best enjoyed in silence friend.."* **(pester)**
* *"Even your pestering is not enough to annoy me... with tea, I am completely zen.."* **(pester)**

### **Moca's House**

#### **With his bonsai:**

* *"Tsuki. Check my tree out. Pretty cool, huh?"*
	+ (Yeah, it looks cool!) *"I know, right? It's mine, Tsuki. This tree is mine."*
		- (Okay...) *"Yeah, that's right, Tsuki. You may be my friend but there are limits to my definition of friendship. Especially, when it comes to my tree."*
		- (It looks a little sick...)

* *"Don't touch my tree or I'll... I'll do something. I will... I'm gonna... ugh... I'll do it! You don't believe me? I'LL DO IT! You......Just don't touch my tree."*
	+ (Chill out!) *"Sorry... I just love my tree so much!"*
* *"Are there any tree competitions? Like to see who has the best tree? I think we should do a tree competition. And there should be, like, prizes for the winner."*
* *"Gaze upon my tree, but no touching!"*
* *"Y'know, Chi is definitely envious my tree. I saw her looking at it weird. Next time, I'm gonna confront her about it. I don't want her looking at my tree like that."*
* *"Tsuki, you gotta work at things to see them bear fruit. Take my tree for instance..."*
* *"I watered this tree practically every day... That's why it looks so majestic..."*
* *"Maybe you should ask Rosemary if there's something I can do to make my tree bigger?"*
* *"Hey, so did Rosemary say anything?"* **[Goat Fertilizer required]**
	+ (She said to give you this!  ) *"UGH! Tsuki, that stinks! Get it out of here! How is that supposed to help my plant!"*
		- (Rosemary said it would help it heal and grow!) *"Ugh... alright. Thanks, I guess...)*

##### **After giving Moca the Goat Fertilizer:**

* *"Ugh, it smells so bad! Is this tree even worth it?"*
* *"This better work! My entire house smells like doo doo now, Tsuki..."*
* *"I got some on my hands, Tsuki! UGH!!!"*

##### **After helping Moca fix the bonsai:**

* *"Hey do you want the rest of the glue back? It's got like a little bit left in the bottom."*
	+ (...) *"I was just trying to be nice."*

#### **Drinking tea**

* *"The ritualistic preparation of tea is half the enjoyment.."*
* *"Skkkkkskkskksllkksguhh..... Ahh.. Sipping the tea vaporizes the liquid and enhances the taste.. ...I get a lot of looks whenever I do it, though.."*

#### **Normal**

* *"Welcome to mi casa Tsuki!"*
* *"Evening, bud! Out late, eh?"*
* *"Geez, do you ever knock?"*
* *"Bah... this shell is so heavy.."*
* *"If you catching Chi sulking about, know that it's because I beat her in Scrabble the other day. Hah!"*
* *"What's poppin', Tsuki?"*
* *"I swear I see you everywhere. You're just always on the move, huh?"*
* *"If you're here for gossip, I've got nothing. You should go to Benny instead. He's got the loosest set of lips I know."*
	+ (This is literally gossip!) *"...You got me there."*
* *"Argh, I can't focus on anything today.."*
	+ (Why's that?) *"I'm just constantly being bombarded with all these complex thoughts and ideas... Intelligence can be a curse sometimes.."*
* *"Dawn's occupation as a fixer is very umm... beaver-like... Am I allowed to say that?"*
* *"I don't get why people would ever add anything to a perfect cup of tea. All you need is hot water and tea leaves for it to be perfect! Less is more!"*
* *"I'm surprised you have so much energy after farming all day.."*
* *"Ahh.. I could go for some tea right now."*
	+ (You ALWAYS could go for some tea.) *"Are you saying I'm one dimensional or something??"*
	+ (Don't we all.) *"So true."*
* *"Y'know what MV really needs? Better management."*
	+ (What's wrong with Benny?) *"He's nice, but he doesn't seem to take my suggestions seriously. It's like he's ignoring me!"*
	+ (Like you as Mayor?) *"Me? Well... I will admit I've given it some thought.. I'd be a badass mayor!"*
* *"I've been trying to get Bobo onto my supreme warrior workouts. He says its "strange" and "ineffective!" Yea, okay mr ramen guy!"*
* *"Heya, you."*
* *".....I need to get a sword.."*
* *"Music is my heart and soul.. I don't think I could live without it!"*
	+ (What kind of music do you listen to?) *"...You wouldn't know them.."*
* *"People don't appreciate hardstyle enough."*
	+ (What?) *"They think its loud and obnoxious, PFFT! It's food for the soul!"*
* *"Chi could benefit from reading some proper literature for once. Ronin Assassin for example. The tale of a cyborg samurai seeking vengeance on the yakuza for murdering his wife.. Compelling stuff!"*
* *"We need more food outlets in MV. Have we all just resigned to eating Bobo's ramen for the rest of our lives?"*
* *"Ever heard of poetry robots? Artificial intelligence creating poetry out of algorithms and code! Can you imagine?! Robots don't have souls! it's impossible"*
* *"Be honest Tsuki, do you notice how fit I'm getting?"*
	+ (I uh..) *"I train a lot ok. I just... do it in private. It's hard to tell with the shell, but I got rockin' pecs in there!"*
	+ (Totally..) *"I train a lot ok. I just... do it in private. It's hard to tell with the shell, but I got rockin' pecs in there!"*
* *"HNNNGH! \*Flex\*"*
	+ (Ok..) *"Look how CUT I am! NGGGHH! \*Flexes harder\*"*
* *"Chi listens to Lady a lot. She couldn't get any more basic if she tried!"*
	+ (Everyone's music taste is different!) *"But LADY?? That's as vanilla as a person can get! At least listen to some Howler or Straight outta Pound. At least those dogs can sing!"*
	+ (Who's Lady?) *"HA! Yea, exactly right? Did we time travel back a century when she was relevant? HEH!"*
* *"Ah.. I miss Mori.."*
	+ (Where is she anyway?) *"She's been out of town. I haven't heard from her for in a while."*
	+ (I do too!) *"I hope she's safe!"*
* *"If you catch Chi sulking about, know that it's because I beat her in Scrabble the other day. Hah!"*
* *"The art of Shodo Calligraphy requires one to enter a high level of spirituality. It's referred to as 'Mushin'."*
	+ (Boring!) *"Hmmph. Well, of course you wouldn't understand its complexity!"*
	+ (Wow.) *"I've been trying my hand at it. A lot harder than one would think!"*
* *"Gah... I could really go for some of Momo's tea right now.."*
* *"I hate being labelled as just the "rich guy". Folks see my giant house and make assumptions about my character. They don't know of the vast, oceanic soul that lives within me.."*
* *"My shell is itchy.... Ah...I can't reach it.."*
	+ (Need me to..) *"No its fine! I can power through it!"*
* *"Wonder what Chi is up to.."*
	+ (Wanna go find her?) *"Mm... Nah I'm good.."*
* *"Tsuki, do you think I have anger issues?"*
	+ (What?? Noooo..) *"Is that sarcasm? You making fun of me? What are you implying? IS THIS A JOKE TO YOU!?"*
	+ (It wouldn't surprise me..) *"That's just baloney! I wouldn't need to be so ANGRY all the time if everyone around me wasn't- Sigh....I'm working on it..."*
* *"I've considered getting glasses like Chi, I think it would make me look more sophisticated. But I think having two glasses wearers in our entourage is a little weird! Every friend group needs a 1/3 nerd ratio.."*
* *"Don't you think it's a little weird that we can grow our own currency? Don't think too much about it I guess.."*
* *"Lookin a lil paunchy there bud, too many carrot chips?"*
	+ (Rude!) *"I'm kidding! I'm semi paunchy too!"*
* *"Chi sent me a dumb "hissfeed" personality quiz the other day. Apparently I'm a "narcissistic megalomaniac". Can you believe that? Absolute nonsense!"*
* *"I think I could get really good at painting... Calligraphy is kinda the same thing right? I got that wrist flicking technique!"*
* *"A lot of time on your hands, huh? Don't you have a farm to run?"*
* *"You should check out this workout programme I've been following by Shogun Daily. It's how I got to be so fit!"*
	+ (Shogun Daily?) *"It's only the most badass magazine ever! It's supposed to help you attain the 'warrior mindset!'"*
	+ (Fit?) *"What are you trying to say huh?"*
* *"Is there a spot on my shell?"*
	+ (What spot?) *"Ahh I'm always paranoid to get dirt on it. My hands can't reach. They're stubby!"*
	+ (Ew!) *"Huh? Wipe it off! I can't reach!"*
* *"YAWN! Agh... it's too early.."*
* *"Tsuki! You should really call when you're coming to visit.."*
* *"My tree is looking bigger than ever! Boy I really did a swell job fixing it.. Oh and you helped too, thanks!"*
* *"Well It's been fun chatting with ya. I got stuff I gotta go do now.."* **(pester)**
* *"...ALONE.."* **(pester)**
* *"..."* **(pester)**

#### **Eating chips**

* *"Ugh, salty chips! Can't stand them.. so bad for the heart!"*
	+ (You don't seem to be stopping.) *"..."*
* *"This is gonna set me back but... with the amount of exercise I do, I'll burn it off easily. I don't have a stagnant lifestyle like you Tsuki!"*
	+ (I farm multiple times a day..) *"Hmm? Then why the belly huh?"*

#### **When sleeping:**

* *"Zzzz..."*
* *"Zzzz...my....tree....Zzzz....MINE...."*
* *"Zzzz...mmm I'll be takin that one...Zzz"*
* *"Snnrrkk....................zzzzgugugu...."*

#### **When Trimming Bonsai:**

* *"I gotta make sure I don't unwittingly snip off a twig. How's you like it if you were getting your hair cut and they totally whiff and cut off your ear?"*
	+ (Oh, yeah. You'd know about haircuts.) *"Man, shut up."*

* *"The overall silhouette of the plant is very important."*
	+ (Why?) *"It... it just is, ok?"*

* *"I gotta focus. I'm shifting into clipping mode."*
	+ (Doesn't look like you're changing much.) *"A simpleton like you wouldn't be able to notice the difference!"*

* *"One decisive snip here... and maybe one here.. or not.."*

#### **When sweeping the floor:**

* *"Whoa! Careful! Are you tracking dirt in?"*

* *"What you think? Floors like mirrors eh?"*
	+ (Right...) *"You come sweep the floors then, sassy pants!"*
	+ (Indeed.) *"Smoother than a baby's butt!"*
* *"One's environment must be settled to maximise concentration and work efficiency!"*
* *"Sojido, the way of cleaning, can almost be comparable to that of the samurai's Bushido."*
	+ (Good to know...) *"By that logic, me sweeping up this floor can be considered a noble act of self sacrifice!"*
	+ (...Who CARES?) *"Sorry for trying to imbue knowledge! Geez you're the one coming in here to chat me up. If I annoy you so much get lost then!"*
* *"Sigh... what a bore..."*
* *"With such a massive house, clean up can be a real pain!"*
	+ (How sad for you!) *"Right? Ah, but I do what must be done..."*
	+ (Are you hearing yourself?) *"What..? Did I say something weird? At least I'm being responsible for the place. That's character!"*
* *"You should clean your treehouse more often. With your walls made up of bark, I shudder to think of all the dirt and grime that must litter your floor!"*
* *"Ah.... so much dust! Filthy.."*
* *"Look at me being all clean and tidy. Maybe you should take some notes."*
* *"Man, let me clean up- you're totally messing vibes."*(pester)
* *"What're you doing here anyway? You're tracking mud in! That's more work for me!"*(pester)
* *"MAYBE if you used this time to sweep your treehouse instead of disturbing me, your place would be a little more habitable..!"*(pester)
* *"..."*

#### **When sleep:**

* "Snnrrkk............... .....zzzzgugugu...."
* "Zzzz..."
* "Zzzz...mmm i'll be takin that one...Zzz"
* "Zzzz...my....tree....Zzzz....MINE...."

### **Tsuki's Treehouse**

#### **Looking at the stars, with Tsuki and Chi [parsnap entry]:**

* *"I don't get your fascination with the stars. We see stars all the time out here! I think it's boring now.."*
* *"...?"*
	+ (What're you doing?) *"What does it look like? I'm lying down!"*
	+ (What're you thinking about?)
* *"Chi, careful! If you move too much I'm gonna fall through.."*
* *"Hate to say it, but your roof is almost as comfy as my bed!"*
* *"Ouch..... Got stung by a nettle.."*
* *"Y'know if Benny catches us up here, he's gonna throw a fit.. He needs to chill man!"*
* *"...Yawwnn......"*
* *".......Zzz..."*
* "*Zzz.."*

### **At Chi's or Tsuki's**

#### **When eating chips with Chi and Tsuki:**

* *"Why is junk food so addictive.."*
	+ (So you admit you like it!) *"Wrong! I'm just talking about you guys! I hate this stuff! ......"*
* *"Ugh.... How do you guys eat this garbage..."*
	+ (He says as he pops another one into his mouth...) *"Whatever, man!"*
* *"Y'know, normally I'd avoid such fatty foods.. But hey - mmfgpphgh, mmmfg - If you guys like it so much, I guess I have no choice!"*
* *"I'm not eating all the chips Chi, you're the one eating them all!"*
* *"Mmmpgh.. Mmm. Chi, quit hogging the chips!"*
* *"Gahhh... Could use some water.. My mouth is like a desert!"*
* *"We could add some nuts and berries to the mix next time.. Some variety wouldn't hurt.."*
* *"Who's gonna clean up all these crumbs after.."*
	+ (Why don't y-) *"NOT IT! HAHA! Too late, I called! Looks like you and Chi are the losers!"*
* *"UUUUUuuuUUUuurrrrp. Sorryboutthat."*
	+ *(Haha!) "You laughin' at me rabbit??"*
	+ (Ew!) *"Heheh.."*
* *"...What? I'm eating! Stop lookin' at me!"* **(pester)**
* *"Mmmm..."* **(pester)**

#### **During book club, with Chi and Tsuki [parsnap entry]:**

* *"Geez Chi we get you're excited! Calm down.."*
* *"I think the book's writing has.... a lot of... um... Words and stuff..."*
* *"Yes yes Chi, we get it. Many layers, ok we get it.*
* *"I regret joining this book club.."*
	+ (Aw Moca, don't be a spoil sport!) *"It's so boring! We should go mess with Benny. Or go swimming at the pier!"*
	+ (If you read your chapters, you'd have more fun!)
* *"I understand the simile ok! I'm not confused!"*
* *"I totally read the chapter ok?"*
* *"I wouldn't struggle so much if we read more nuanced novels! This is amatuer writing!"*
	+ (Shouldn't it be easier for you then?) *"Hush you!"*

* *"Bah.... Books....*
	+ (Uh huh...) *"All these.... books..."*

* *"Look Tsuki, let's just read ok! Books are for reading, not discussing!"*

### **Momo's Tea House**

#### **When drinking tea:**

* *"The ritualistic preparation of tea is half the enjoyment.. But I get lazy.. Plus Momo makes it better than I do."*
* *"Relaxing with a cup of Momo's finest is the highlight of my day.."*
* *"I couldn't be bothered with the Bobo Momo feud. Just get me good tea and I'll support your store!"*
* *"Momo's one of the few people I trust to brew my tea. She's an artisan!"*

#### **When playing Koma with Tsuki:**

* *"Whoever loses has to kiss Chi!"*
* *"HAHA! You challenge me to a game of KOMA? You FOOL!"*
* *"If I lose I'm going to Pipi for a refund..."*
* *"OH! So close! C'mon....."*
* *"SPIN SPIN SPIN!"*
* *"Spin you bugger, SPIN FOR ME!"*
* *"Get ready to lose, Tsuki!"*
* *"Crush im' Moca junior, Knock him out!"*
	+ (Moca junior?) *"Naming your top gives it more power, didn't you know? SMASH HIM MY CHILD!"*
* *"We spinnin tops or we chatting Tsuki? Focus on the game!"* **(pester)**
* *"AHH, trying to DISTRACT me eh? Tough! You're still gonna lose!"* **(pester)**

### **Scarlett's Lounge**

* *"Ah, it's you."*
* *"Smug little rat asshole... Just because you can come up with retort after retort it doesn't mean you automatically win the argument... Ugh I need another drink..."*
* *"This joint is perfect for a sophisticated guy like me! Wish they played some real music here, though."*
* *"Guh, that really hit the spot."*
* *"Man, this guy's so nosy- what with all the asking about what I do. I didn't come here for a career evaluation."*
	+ (You'd need a career to have it evaluated.) *"... It's kinda dim here so I'm letting you know verbally that I just rolled my eyes."*
* *"Okay, gotta make sure not to drink too much. Just another demonstration of my amazing discipline when it comes to maintaining my physique!"*
* *"I sometimes see these lizard guys and they just look like absolute asshats. Walkin' in here like they're some big shots."*
	+ (Pot? Kettle?? Black???") *"What? Ok, no it's not the same! Their vibes are absolutely rancid... I'm a jerk, yeah, but you guys love it."*
* *"Where the hell's Chi.... washn't she here awhile ago... Hah... Loooosher..."*
* *"Hmmm... This chair seems to be shpinnin' on it's own dude..."*
* *"I ain't hammered... Don't be... ridicu-lush"*
* *"Whatcha starin' at buddy..? You lookin' for a fight?? May...maybe it's time for you to go to my fisht! Hah!"*
* *"You are sho LOUD. Shhuuuut uppp."*
* *"Hic... Buhhhh...."*
* *"Why're you bothering me so much? Even the rat knows when to lay off."* **(pester)**
* *"Stop being so needy, man. You're acting like Chi. Just be cool and chill."* **(pester)**

#### **Halloween:**

* *"I am the super cockroach.."*
	+ (Hey Moca..) *"King of roaches!"*
* *"Hmmm... KIKIKI! I smell rabbit FLESH! FEED! HUNGER! FEED!"*
* *"I'm a giant cockroach! I skulk and eat garbage! NyeahhH!"*
	+ (What a life...) *"It's not dignified... But I am what I am..."*
* *"Tsuki, now that you're here, please convince Chi to stop reading those damn Lord of the Carrot books. They're rotting her brain!"*
* *"Go ahead, CHOP MY HEAD OFF!"*
	+ (I'm sorry?) *"A cockroach can live for DAYS without his head! So go ahead and try!"*
* *"Ugh, Chi always wears the same nerdy LOTC outfit. Lame!"*
	+ (Says you!)
	+ (She's very good at staying in character!) *"You think thats good? Check THIS OUT! NYEAHGAGHEGHGH! SNIKSNIKSNIKSNIK! MYERAGHGH! \*loud cockroach noises\*"*
* *"Boy this suit's gettin' sweaty.."*
	+ (What was that? Did you break character?) *"Uh. I mean.. MYEAUGHHH!! NYEAGHH!!!"*
* *"Mmm... The Roach King is enjoying thsi party..."*
* *"Nyeagh... Sigh..."*
	+ (Getting tired of screeching all the time?) *"This is theatre Tsuki, you can NEVER break character!"*
		- (You just did!) *"NYEAGHHH!"*
* *"Mmm... The Roach King thinks you'd make a tasty snack! So plump and juicy!"*
	+ (Hey!) *"Mmm... Much protein! SNIKSNIKSNIK!"*
* *"Benny is the "boss" of the town. ya got complaints, you go to him! I don't know if he can handle the pressure though.. some folks just ain't cut out to be leaders!"*

### **Bobo's Ramen Restaurant**

* *"Look at us. Old friends having a meal at Bobo's."*
	+ (Nostalgic!) *"Right you are! If only Chi were around.... Not that I care or anything!"*
* *"You should really stop ordering that Shoyu stuff. I always get Miso. Less salt, less oil. It's great for your immune system!"*
* *"Bobo experiments with his food a lot... A lot of weird ingredients.. Very hit or miss!"*
* *"Sometimes, a little ramen is good for the body. Nothing wrong with a little carb now and again.."*
* *"Bobo should get some music in his cart. Liven things up a bit. Eating in silence is the worst!"*

### **Mermaid Coast**

#### **Swimming with Tsuki:**

* *"Tsuki! Here to watch me swim?"*
* *"Gah! My foot just touched something slimy!"*
* *"Paddle.. leg kick..... arm circle... paddle.."*
* *"Ahhh.. water feels amazing. You'd think land tortoises like me would hate being in the ocean. I guess I'm just not like the other turtles.."*
* *"Why don't you learn to swim, Tsuki? It's great exercise and strengthens your mental capacity!"*
	+ (Mental... capacity?) *"Your survival instincts man!"*
	+ (No thanks!) *"Your loss! Pray that a tsunami never hits mushroom village!"*
		- (You can't swim in a tsunami..) *"Pfft! That's what you think! I've mastered the art of treading water, if a big wave hits me, I'll just float to the top of it!"*

* *"...WHAH!... Ah.....oh.. just seaweed.."*
* *"...Did I just see a huge shadow swim by me... Might just be my imagination..... right?"*
* *"Glub glub..."*
* *"Arm circle....... leg kick..."*
* *"Waves are mild today.. They get a lot rougher as the sun sets."*
* *"Don't worry if you see me submerged for awhile; I'm a master at holding my breath... Okay, maybe worry a little if it's been over an hour."*

* *"Alright, thats enough talk, you're distracting me! I'm a land turtoises y'know, swimming doesn't come naturally to me..."* **(Pester)**
* *"I can't hear you! Water is clogging my ears!"* **(Pester)**
* *"Glub! Glub, glub, glub!!!!"* **(Pester)**

#### **Swimming with friends group:**

* *"Of all floats on the market, Chi had to get the donut one.."*
* *"HAHA! I always get a giggle seeing Chi in that big dumb float.."*
* *"Hey Chi! Swim much? HAHAHAHAH!"*
* *"Chi needs to learn to swim for real! She can't rely on her float to escape a tsunami!"*

#### **When checking his phone, sitting at the pier with Chi:**

* *"Oh, hey, you're here too."*
* *"Good thing you're here bud. Could you chat Chi up so she can stop bothering me? I'm tryna look at some.... Ugh, you don't need to know!"*
* *"This kinda reminds me a little of the trips we used to take to Hareshima. Heh, those were some fun times.*
* *"Mmmmnn.... Ngh... ...Should've brought my headphones out with me."*
* *"Despite a certain giraffe breathing down my neck, I gotta say- this is pretty chill. Chill vibes for a chill guy like me."*
* *"Did Chi HAVE to sit so close to me..? Give a dude some flippin' privacy."*
* *"Sigh, I kinda wanted to chill on my own here... but I guess you guys just can't stand the thought of not having me around to hang out with. ....Right?"*
* *"Hey, how 'bout we just enjoy the silence of the pier? Or just... go talk to Chi instead. I'm tryna check something here, alright?"* **(pester)**

### When receive present:

* *"What's up, Tsuki? That thing you've got there for me?"*
	+ (To my surprise, Santa wanted you to have this.) **(getting new parsnap)**
* *"Right... Quit being coy, man. Just say you wanted your to give your favorite pal a gift! Okay, now let's see what you got me... Oh, WOW. It's Loop Lane's latest soundboard model! I didn't think you'd even know about this, Tsuki... Color me impressed. Hey, don't you worry, man. I got you something too! It's my old- I mean...a brand new pair of headphones! This is the best stuff in the industry.*
	+ (Music to my ear! )
* *"Uh-huh! I better see you around using these! They're really good. Ohohoh, I can't wait to make some sick beats with this soundboard... I've got so many mixtape ideas already...*