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Greed is Great

## Dialogue

*"Oh. It's Cross. Were you just listening in on that conversation?."*
**Deny:** Tell the Murderess that you didn't hear a thing.
*"Oh, you didn't hear? What a bother. Now I have to explain."*
*"No, no, I don't mind if you hear this. This is a proper, legitimate, money-making venture."*
**Assume:** Ask if it was about a new monkey-making scheme.
*"Exactly right. I don't mind if you overheard, but I do hope you were the only one."*
"Once the Lifehold Core is secured, they'll finish building New LA"

"When the city is complete, its economy will be many time the size of what it is now."

"Businesses that are primarily being supported by the goverment now will be able ti become independent."

"It'll be the dawn of a new era of competition and free enterprise like back on Earth. And that means a chance for people of wit and vision to strike it rich!"

"Surely you wouldn't allow a business opportunity like this to pass you by?"

**Inquire:** Ask the Murderess how exactle she intends to invest.
*"There's so much miranium on this planet that we'll never be able to mine it all, which means it has only limited value as an investment."*
*"Also, as the population increases, we're going to run low on places for people to live."*
*"And that will put a strain on New LA's energt supply."*
*"The food supply could become an issue too. We're in mimeosomes now, but when we return to our real bodies, will be able keep eating the same thing?"*
"Surely you wouldn't allow a business opportunity like this to pass you by?"
"If you think about all that, it should be obvious what the most profitable investments will be."
"I'm going to go for it. I'll make all my dreams come true in one fell swoop."
"I may need your help from time to time, of course."
(END)

**Advise:** Warn the Murderess that she could be wiped out if her venture fails.

*"Yes, I'm well aware. But thank you for the grim prediction of things to come.*"
*"But I won't rest untill the day I make my dream come true. If that entails risk, so be it.*"
*"You be careful too, hmm? You don't want to fall for any stories that sound too good to be true.*"
(END)
Hoops

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                                                    Universe: Hoops and Yoyo

                                                         Debut: 07-04-03 / 09-11-03

Hoops is a sarcastic pink cat who is best friends with and has a crush on Yoyo. He can get excited and start yelling or talking really fast at times. He likes coffee, donuts, and his two best friends, Yoyo and Piddles. His favorite food is donuts and french toast and waffles and pancakes and bacon and eggs and his favorite drink is coffee.
The Choice

## Dialogue

*"Ah, Cross. Your timing is, as always, impeccable."*
*"Since I can't seem to find Vandham anywhere, might I ask for your counsel instead?"*
*"I've just received an emergency request from a team of Pathfinders."*
*"They've been deployed to an extremely dangerous area—one where we've lost multiple teams already."*
*"At long last, this team succeeded in reaching their destination. But the data probe they needed to complete their mission was destroyed in battle."*
*"So the question is…how should we deliver the replacement supplies they need?"*
*"We could send Harriers or Interceptors, but we can't dismiss the possibility that they, too, could be wiped out en route."*
*"So perhaps the better choice is to order the Pathfinders to retreat, then begin planning a return mission."*
*"With the experience gained from this first trip—plus an escort of Harriers and Interceptors—there's a good chance they could reach the destination again."*
*"So what would you choose? Attempt an immediate delivery of replacement supplies, or abort the mission and try again later?"*
**Deliver Immediately:** "Say it's worth the risk to complete the mission."
*"So you're saying that squandering this opportunity could prove to be the greater danger?"*
*"Hmm. We'd be risking many lives, but that may be the sort of risk we have to take if we hope to accomplish anything on this dangerous world…"*
*"And after all that you've accomplished as a BLADE, I don't take your opinion lightly."*
*"It's settled then—we'll send the Harriers. If your gambit succeeds, the benefit to New LA will be considerable."*
*"Now I must head back to BLADE HQ and work out the particulars of the mission. Good day to you."*
(END)
**Abort the Mission:** "Suggest Nagi order a retreat and plan a new mission."
*"Indeed. Our bodies may be mimeosomes, but they're still too precious an asset to risk without good reason."*
*"It would be reckless to risk the lives of so many BLADE operatives on this single mission."*
*"As a wise man once said, "For he that fights and runs away, may turn and fight another day." Let's just hope the second time is the charm."*
*"I will order the Pathfinders to retreat immediately."*
*"Thank you. After all that you've accomplished as a BLADE, I don't take your opinion lightly."*
*"Now I must head back to BLADE HQ and work out the particulars of the new mission. Good day to you."*
(END)
**Propose Plan C:** "Offer to deliver the supplies yourself."
*"I like the way you think. If I had my druthers, I'd go out there with you myself."*
*"But I'm afraid this time, it's not an option."*
*"Vandham has put his foot down. He actually insists that neither of us can go."*
*"BLADE is a large organization, and Elma's team is hardly the only skilled one at our disposal."*
*"Apparently, Vanham thinks I need to utilize some of these other teams in order to promote group harmony and effectiveness."*
*"This won't be the last time this kind of question arises, and we'll need a better plan in the future. But for now, we need to choose one of these two strategies."*
(END)
This Is My Rifle

## Dialogue

* **Irina**
*"Fancy meeting you here, Cross."*
*"As you can see, I was just having my gun serviced."*
*"I've been working with her since we were back on Earth. She knows exactly what I want, and always tunes it to perfection."*
*"How about you, Cross? How do you keep your weapons maintained?"*
* **Cross**
	+ *Shrug*: *Tell Irina that you don't really perform maintenance.*
		- **Irina**
		*"What, ever?! Wow. You must like living on the edge."*
		*"But don't you understand that if you don't keep your equipment optimized at all times, something is certain to go horribly, horribly wrong?"*
		*"Armor is one thing—that just hurts you if it fails. But weapons protect the lives of friends and comrades."*
		*"And if you value them, you need to do everything possible to protect them."*
		*"Although if I had to guess, I'd say that Lin probably cleans and maintains your weapon while you're asleep."*
		*"That girl is always looking out for her friends. Meanwhile, you're so careless you haven't even noticed!"*
	+ *Boast*: *Brag about your rigorous and amazing personalized maintenance routine.*
		- **Irina**
		*"Then you're the sort of [man|woman] people can count on. No wonder the colonel took you under her wing."*
		*"Armor is one thing—that just hurts you if it fails. But weapons protect the lives of friends and comrades."*
		*"If you don't keep them in perfect condition, you might not be able to give your all when your team needs you."*
* **Irina**
*"Have you heard of a man named Mondo, by the way?"*
* **Cross**
	+ *Affirm*: *Claim to know all about Mondo.*
		- **Irina**
		*"Heh. You guys must have met, then."*
	+ *Deny*: *Say you don't recognize the name.*
		- **Irina**
		*"He's from Lao's team. Real low-key guy."*
* **Irina**
*"Give Mondo a gun you want serviced, and he'll do you better than any mechanic in New LA."*
	+ (Mondo is dead) *"Gwin actually became his apprentice and was starting to learn his secrets."*
	*"But I guess Mondo won't be able to teach Gwin anything again."*
	*"To think that so skilled a BLADE could be brought down like that..."*
	*"Even when your weapons are in pristine condition, I guess we all eventually face a threat that's just too big to handle."*
	*"When my time comes, I don't want to be regretting that I cut corners prepping my gear."*
	*"You can't ignore the little things."*
	*"Sometimes the little things are all that keep us BLADEs alive out there."*
	+ (Mondo is alive) *"Gwin was so impressed, he actually asked to be Mondo's apprentice."*
	*"So lately, whenever Gwin has a free moment, he disassembles his weapon and gets to work."*
	*"I'm sure it's great practice, but... Well, it's starting to get weird."*
	*"Like, when he's done? He always spends a few moments stroking it with the tips of his fingers."*
	*"And then - I kid you not - he LICKS it! It's maybe the most revolting thing I've ever seen."*
	*"So next time you run into Gwin, tell him not to be such a creep-o, all right?"*
	(END)
Teamwork

## Dialogue

**Lao**
*"Ah, Cross."*
*"I was just doing some target practice. We may be mimeosomes, but our skills still weaken if we don't stay in shape."*
**Cross**
Choice A – *Propose*: *Suggest Lao give Shingo some firearms training.*
**Lao**
*"I'm sure there are lots of things I could teach Shingo that'd give me a chance to sharpen my own skills."*
*"But honestly, I don't have that kind of time right now."*
*"And besides, his fighting style and mine are just too different. He'd benefit more from being trained by a specialist."*
*"Though I bet that sounds like I'm just making excuses, doesn't it?"*
**Cross**
Choice B – *Inquire*: *Ask Lao why he hasn't been around much lately.*
**Lao**
*"Everyone's got something they're supposed to be doing."*
*"Tell me, when you go on a mission that you know will put lives at risk, do you bring Lin and Tatsu along? Or do you leave them behind?"*
*"I might be able to use your experience to guide my own decision."*
*"I can't tell you all the details, but I've got that hanging over me just like you and Elma do."*
**Cross**
Choice A – *Refute*: *Stress the importance of caring for your team.*
**Lao**
*"Huh..."*
*"Doug said the exact same thing."*
*"Look, I get it. Saiden, Mondo, and Shingo... They're dear friends to me, and I trust them completely."*
*"I'd never take them for granted."*
*"Maybe I haven't made that very clear. I'll try to tell them a little more about what's going on."*
*"...There. Are you happy now?"*
*"If you're satisfied that you've meddled enough in my business for one day, I have to be going."*
*"It's almost time for me to meet Saiden."*
*"Catch you later."*
(END)
**Cross**
Choice B – *Reaffirm*: *Show Lao your support.*
**Lao**
*"No more questions? You're not gonna pump me for details?"*
*"Thanks for that, Cross. Your trust means a lot to me."*
*"Listen, if you get a chance, could you give Shingo a hand with his training?"*
*"I know he'd be excited to work with someone as skilled as you, and I'm sure there are plenty of things you could teach him."*
*"Thanks. I appreciate it."*
(END)
Mustard-ing Courage

## Dialogue

* **Phog**
*"Oh. Hello, Cross."*
*"......"*
*"........."*
*"............"*
*"..............."*
*"I was just thinking about how good these hot dogs look. And smell, I suppose."*
* **Cross**
	+ *Treat*: *Buy Phog a hot dog.*
		- **Phog**
		*"N-no, thank you. That's a very generous offer, but..."*
		*"Well, my brother would be furious at me."*
		*"I have a lot of...anxiety issues around strangers, and my brother says I have to get comfortable doing things like talking to shopkeepers and ordering food."*
	+ *Suggest*: *Suggest that Phog buy himself a dog.*
		- **Phog**
		*"Life would certainly be a lot easier if I had the courage to buy my own hot dog!"*
		*"But the vendor looks busy right now, so I don't want to be a bother."*
		*"I wish they'd just allow you to place orders remotely."*
		*"When I say things like that, it upsets my brother."*
* **Phog**
*"What are you gonna do when you're 30 or 40 years old?" he says. "What if you still can't do this crap by yourself?"*
*"I've given it a lot of thought, and while I don't think that's necessarily wrong..."*
*"It IS worth noting that this body is a mimeosome, so I can probably just pretend to be this young for as long as I want."*
* **Cross**
	+ *Probe*: *Ask Phog what he'll do once he returns to his old body.* (+heart)
		- **Phog**
		*"......"*
		*"I'm going to buy a hot dog!"*
		*"If I gather my courage, there's nothing I can't do. I have to believe that."*
		(END)
	+ *Agree*: *Agree that Phot is probably right about that.* (+heart)
		- **Phog**
		*"See, exactly! I'll just continue to be the same kid who can't buy a hot dog by himself for the next century! Or two. Or whatever."*
		*"......"*
		*"........."*
		*"............"*
		*"..............."*
		*"Geez, it sounds kind of pathetic when I put it like that. I'm just going to muster up the courage and go buy that hot dog!"*
		(END)
Promises Made

## Dialogue

*"This is so embarrassing, Cross. I'm sorry you had to see me like that."*
*"Remember when I told you about that assignment of setting up a data probe in Oblivia with my Pathfinder buddy?"*
**Nod** - "Say that you remember."
*"Well, we managed to get the data probe installed without too much trouble, which was good."*
**Shrug** - "Admit that you forgot the details."
*"Really? Oh. That's a bit…sad."*
*"Anyway, I asked for your advice because I was uneasy about how no one on the job had much experience, and Oblivia seemed pretty dangerous."*
*"Well, we managed to get the data probe installed without too much trouble, which was good."*
*"But on the way back, we were attacked by a pack of grexes. …Which is bad."*
*"And because I failed to clear the area properly, one of my teammates ended up with a pretty nasty wound."*
*"So I've been training here, in secret, to make sure I never screw up like that again."*
**Scold** - "Tell Gwin he's not training hard enough."
*"Hey, that's not…"*
*"Oh, hell. You're right. You'd never find convenient cover like this outside the city."*
*"I need to be able to respond adequately in any situation, no matter how unfavorable the terrain."*
*"Maybe it's time to rethink my entire training regimen and figure out just what I'm trying to achieve here."*
*"All right, I'm heading back to the admin. district to figure out a new plan."*
*"But if you ever want my help with a mission, I'll drop what I'm doing in a heartbeat, all right?"*
(END)
**Encourage** - "Try to convince Gwin that he's a good fighter."
*"Wow, really? Thanks, Cross. Coming from you, that means a lot."*
*"But I'm not just beating myself up for the heck of it. I screwed up, and my friend suffered for it."*
*"I know that I've got a long way to go before I'm anywhere near Irina's league—or yours for that matter."*
*"So I don't want you treating me with kid gloves."*
*"If I ever manage to become a decent Interceptor who's strong enough to protect BLADEs like you and Irina, then you can praise me."*
*"But not until then."*
(END)
The Client

## Dialogue

*"Chief! What are you doing here?"*
**Inquire:** "Ask Mia who the man is beside her."
*"Isn't it obvious? He's a client!"*
**Invite:** "Ask Mia to join you for dinner."
*"Ooo, sorry. Right now I'm having an important discussion with this client about a mission."*
*"So while I'm thrilled to be invited, I have to decline."*
*"Anyway, could you maybe sorta…leave us alone now? You're interrupting our delicate negotiations."*
**Worry:** "Express concern about the nature of the client's mission."
*"Admittedly, this is an unusual place and time to meet a client about a job, but I assure you there's nothing suspicious about the request itself! Nope! Nuuuuh-uh."*
*"And I'll also remind you that I'm now a full-fledged BLADE who can easily handle whatever type of mission this cruel world sees fit to fling at her."*
*"Perhaps you're looking to get in on the job and divvy up the reward money? I bet you are, you sly dog, you! But the answer is still a big no."*
*"I'm gonna make like a bass and handle this job solo! …Get it? Solo? "So low"? Bass? Never mind."*
*"Anyway, please stop trying to get all up in my biz."*
**Lie:** "Say that you need Mia's help on a different mission so she will quit pursuing this one."
*"I appreciate your concern, Chief. I really do."*
*"But my answer is still a big negatory."*
*"Plus, I know you don't have a mission for me. You just made that up, you sly dog, you!"*
*"And I'm too busy with my REAL mission to run around chasing down your fake one."*
*"And I'll also remind you that I'm now a full-fledged BLADE who can easily handle whatever type of mission this cruel world sees fit to fling at her."*
*"So please step up off my grill. Okay, Chief?"*
**Assist:** "Offer to work with Mia to complete the client's job."
*"Nope! Tooootally not necessary."*
*"Hey, are you just looking to get in on the job and divvy up the reward? I bet you are, you sly dog, you! But the answer is still a big no."*
*"I'm gonna make like a bass and handle this job solo! …Get it? Solo? "So low"? Bass? Never mind."*
*"Admittedly, this is an unusual place and time to meet a client about a job, but I assure you there's nothing suspicious about the request itself! Nope! Nuuuuh-uh."*
*"Juuust a normal job. Nothing special about it. Almost boring, actually. Sleepy-time and all that. Heck, the reward isn't even that good."*
*"And I'll also remind you that I'm now a full-fledged BLADE who can easily handle whatever type of mission this cruel world sees fit to fling at her."*
*" So make like a donut and roll on outta here! …Er, donuts roll, right? The cake kind, at least?"*
Estate Sale

Dialogue

*"Welcome to House Effinger, Cross."*
**Inquire:** Ask that the Murderess if she bought this house.
*"It wasn't an easy thing for a BLADE to afford, but I did what I could."*
**Snicker:** Laugh at the Murderess's joke.
*"...I wasn't joking."*
*"I used all the money I've saved up doing BLADE work to buy this humble adobe.*
*"After all, how can I revive House Effinger without a HOUSE? Even a small one will do for starters."*
*"It wasn't easy to get this place, let me tell you. It required the assistance of many people."*
*"Do you remember that day when you forced your way into an important business meeting of mine?"*
*"The man with whom I was negotiating had some trust issues with little old me. But once he saw the famous Cross, the changed his tune."*
*"He was even willing to sell me this house."*
*"The next hurdle was appluing to BLADE command for permission to complete the purchase."*
*"Looking at the rules, I was in a less-that-favorable situation. They were about to deny me, actually."*
*"But then ol' Grandpa 'Stache decided to weigh in."*
*"He said, "Hey, if it gets that psychopath out of the administrative district, I'm all for it. Ga ha ha!" And then they approved my request."*
*"That man infuriates me."*
*"Regardless, he has my gratitude. Thanks for him, I've taken the first step to my family's resurgence."*
*"It'll grow from this to a bigger house to a mansion. And then I'll buy the entirely of Ishmael Hills, bulldoze it, and build an appropriately splendid estate!"*
**Asist:** Offer to help the Murderess in any way that you can.
*"Well, aren't you sweet? But you've already helped me come this far."*
*"My plans are merely dreams at this point, but with your assistance, I'm confident that I can make them come true."*
*"I'm counting on you, Cross."*
(END)
**Propose:** Offer to invest in the house and live with the Murderess..
*"Iiiinteresting."*
*"If I knew you'd actually assist me in my goals, I'd welcome the company. But I'm not entirely convinced of your...good intentions."*
*"For now, let's just keep working togheter on BLADE mission, okay?"*
(END)
Desolate Land

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*"You all right, Floren? What's up?"*
**Floren**

*"The land is choked with sand... Is this really Elysium? No flowers, no trees, no grass. Just a barren plain of rocks and sand. Look. I bet that was a beautiful lake once. But there isn't even a drop of water left."*
**Nia**

*"I suppose they don't get much rain here."*
**Floren**

*"Water is essential for life. But there isn't any here. This place is completely barren. Some places have a drought now and again, but they still have a little hope. This place... It's just...dead."*
### Option 1

**Nia**

*"There must be some way to bring back the greenery."*
**Floren**

*"No roots can take hold in sand like this. And nothing is going to grow without water. Wait! Maybe something CAN grow!"*
**Nia**

*"?"*
**Floren**

*"Well, you know life is a powerful thing. It may be too dry for seeds here, but..."*
**Nia**

*"...We could get some seedlings from somewhere else and plant them here?"*
**Floren**

*"Yes! At first, they probably won't last very long. But as plants die, their remains fertilize the soil. They'll be giving their goodness back to the next generations. It'll take a while. But do it enough times...and eventually this dead land can be restored to life!"*
**Nia**

*"That's more like the Floren I know."*
**Floren**

*"Yes! Thank you. I'm going to do it. I'm going to brink back the vegetation!"*
### Option 2

**Nia**

*"It's pretty sad to think the land might have died forever."*
**Floren**

*"That's so sad... When nature is destroyed, life and everything else is destroyed with it. Don't people feel any shame when they see places like this? All life comes from nature. All beings should live in harmony with it. Why don't people treat it with the respect it deserves? Why do they let it fall into this state? All life is precious, something to be cherished!"*
**Nia**

*"You're right. Nobody gets how important this stuff is."*
**Floren**

*"I'm a Blade, so I wasn't born from nature. Mortals are part of nature, and I envy them for that. But it angers me to see them show no regard for it. There are good humans out there, of course. Like you. But mostly... I just don't understand them."*
**Nia**

*"Yeah, I think you're right. Maybe one day, Blades will understand humans, and humans will understand Blades."*
**Floren**

*"Yeah, you're right. I actually feel like you understand me pretty well already. That's why I feel like I can keep going even in the face of sadness. Thank you for everything!"*
Canine Conversation

## Dialogue

* **Gwin**
*"Hey, Cross! How's it going?"*
*"I was just petting that dog of yours. What an adorable little pup!"*
*"It really brightened my day."*
*"I know it's a different breed, but it reminds me of this Yorkshire Terrier that lived in my neighborhood back on Earth. I was so jealous of that little guy..."*
* **Cross**
	+ *His Food?*: *Ask if Gwin was jealous of the dog's food.*
		- **Gwin**
		*"That dog DID eat like a king—family that owned him was absurdly wealthy."*
		*"It's a safe bet that dog was eating better food than I do now. Probably had steaks for breakfast."*
	+ *His Owner?*: *Ask Gwin if the dog had a beautiful owner he desired.*
		- **Gwin**
		*"Ha! Yeah, the wife of the family that owned the dog was actually a total knockout."*
		*"They were really wealthy, but nice, too—they never rubbed it in anyone's face."*
* **Gwin**
*"But no, that wasn't what I was jealous of."*
*"I was jealous of the way they treated that dog like a member of the family. It's better than the way a lot of actual people are treated."*
*"The whole family took it for walks every day, they ate together, they watched TV together..."*
*"They were pretty much inseparable."*
*"Meanwhile, both my parents were so busy that I barely saw them at all."*
*"I spent most of my days alone, or maybe with friends."*
*"But now I have a little more perspective. Compared to Irina, I came from a happy family."*
*"I mean, I liked my parents, you know? That's why I wanted to spend more time with them."*
*"When I grew older and got a dog of my own, I felt a lot less lonely all the time, but... Anyway, yeah. Sorry. Didn't mean to get all mopey with you."*
*"I just wanted to say that you have a really cute dog."*
*"Man, wouldn't it be great if all the indigens here on Mira were cute dogs instead of big slobbery monsters? ...Now I'll never get that image out of my head."*
(END)
A Thoughtful Man

## Dialogue

* **H.B.**
*"Good morning to you, Cross. I'm pleased to see you awake and hard at work at this earliest of hours."*
*"Were you just passing by?"*
*"As you can see, I'm performing an inspection of the integrated production plant."*
* **Cross**
	+ *Inquire*: *Clarify whether or not H.B. is a Mediator.*
		- **H.B.**
		*"I see you've learned nothing from our last encounter. And I grow weary of having to remind the likes of you!"*
		*"Once again, I am a Pathfinder. Path. Finder."*
	+ *Praise*: *Commend H.B. for doing BLADE HQ's job.*
		- **H.B.**
		*"Truly, your powers of perception place you among BLADE's elite!"*
* **H.B.**
*"I heard that since the xenoforms arrived here in NLA, the integrated production plant has been running at full capacity, day and night."*
*"If any sort of trouble were to occur here, it would be a serious setback for BLADE, the civilians of New LA, and the xenoforms alike."*
*"It's when you're at your busiest that you're most likely to miss the early signs of trouble, so I figured the plant could benefit from a third-party inspection."*
*"And that is what brings me here today."*
* **Cross**
	+ *Assure*: *Tell H.B. that the plant is in no immediate danger.*
		- **H.B.**
		*"I agree—I've found nothing of serious concern."*
		*"The plant is being run by professionals, and my fears appear to be wholly unfounded."*
		*"Outside of an abrupt 2,000 percent increase in pizza requests, the plant faces no significant challenges."*
	+ *Cooperate*: *Ask H.B. if there's anything you can do to help.*
		- **H.B.**
		*"I am grateful for your offer."*
		*"However, your assistance is not needed at this time. I fear this inspection has been a waste of my own considerable talents."*
		*"The plant is well-run, and the staff's most pressing problem is an abrupt 2,000 percent increase in pizza requests."*
		*"And by de-prioritizing lower-demand items, the staff has managed to increase their pizza production without significant disruptions."*
* **H.B.**
*"Now if you'll excuse me, I must report my findings to HQ."*
*"I am pleased to see you faring well, but do not let complacency be your undoing."*
*"I hope we can work together again soon."*
(END)
Cranky Doodle

**Cranky Doodle** is a character from the *My Little Pony - Equestria Girls* franchise.

Cranky is a teacher at the Canterlot High School.

In the AWA fics, Cranky is part of the AWA Academy as one of it's many instructors.

In the DAMNiverse fics, Cranky debuted in DAMNiverse! Of Eds and Action - Rise of the Gourd.

## **Appearance**

Cranky has a slim and lanky appearance, he has a black toupee-like hair and has dark eyes. He wears a dark-brown long-sleeve sweater jacket over a gray dress shirt with a tie, maroon pants and brown shoes.

## **Personality**

Cranky is often times annoyed and upset, and speaks sarcastically. Despite that, Cranky is a good person, he at least enjoys other things a bit, getting proud of students that studies hard and being a bit friendly with animals.

Cranky loves to eat food and wouldn't mind sharing it with animals such as Spike.

## **Trivia**

* Cranky has an Equestrian counterpart called Cranky Doodle Donkey.
Peacekeeping

## Dialogue

**Yelv**
*"Oh. It's Cross..."*
*"You here to stop the fight?"*
*"You don't even know what this bastard said to me!"*
*"He was mockin' the Reclaimers, saying we're just a buncha grave robbers and junk collectors. Which is why I'm gonna bust his pretty little face!"*
**Cross**
Choice A – *Sympathize*: *Agree with Yelv that the other man was out of line.*
**Yelv**
*"So you DO understand!"*
*"Now that my best friend's gone, you and BLADE are all I got left."*
*"You think I'm gonna take it sitting down when someone talks crap about the work I do? Hell no!"*
**Cross**
Choice B – *Soothe*: *Try to convince Yelv to calm down.*
**Yelv**
*"You're tellin' me to take a deep breath and relax?"*
*"Yeah, okay. Fine."*
*\*huuuuuuff\**
*\*pfffeeeeeewww\**
*"......"*
*"Aw, screw this! You're as big an idiot as he is!"*
*"And now that my best friend's gone, you and BLADE are all I got left."*
*"You think I'm gonna take it sitting down when someone talks crap about the work I do? Hell no!"*
*"......"*
*"You gotta understand that, pard."*
**Yelv**
*"Now give me one reason why I shouldn't knock out the rest of this son of a bitch's teeth!"*
**Cross**
Choice A – *Defuse*: *Invoke Eleonora's name to stop Yelv.*
**Yelv**
*"Dammit, don't bring her into this! That's low."*
*"If Eleonora ever got wind of this little...incident, I'd be scrubbin' toilets the rest of my goddamn life."*
*"Fine then! Fine. You win. Fight's over."*
*"The jerk can buy me a meatloaf platter or something and we'll call it even."*
(END)
**Cross**
Choice B – *Join In*: *Use a nearby Skell to back Yelv up.*
**Yelv**
*"Whoa, let's not go overboard here!"*
*"I just wanna knock out a couple of teeth, not grind the poor guy into pudding!"*
*"......"*
*"Yeah, that's it. I'm callin' the whole thing off."*
*"The guy's a jerk, but that doesn't mean I wanna spend my afternoon scraping him off the pavement."*
*"If walking away is what it takes to keep your bloodlust from running wild, then consider me walked."*
*"Yeesh! Remind me never to get on your bad side, ya crazy psycho."*
(END)
A Snowy Hot Spring

## Introduction

**Shulk:** Riki? Got a second? I wanted to ask you something. Riki? What are you doing?

**Riki:** Riki love hot water! All Nopon love hot spring!

**Shulk:** Oh, right. Gotcha. The water actually looks kinda chilly though...

## Gain (+8)

**Riki: *[Not too hot, not too cold!]***

**Shulk:** My mistake. I thought it just looked cold.

**Riki:** Riki look across snowy hills and enjoy hot water. It perfect, Shulk!

**Shulk:** I don’t really see the appeal... But if you like it, that's cool.

**Riki: *[Shulk jump in water too!]***

**Shulk:** You want me to join you in there?!

**Riki:** Otherwise Shulk never know how good hot spring is!

**Shulk:** I guess you're right...

**Riki:** Do not worry, Shulk! Shulk will like water same as Riki.

**Shulk: Aaah!** The geyser’s blown him away! Time for me to make a run for it! Sorry, Riki!

## Net 0 (+4, -4)

**Riki: *[Not too hot, not too cold!]***

**Shulk:** My mistake. I thought it just looked cold.

**Riki:** Riki look across snowy hills and enjoy hot water. It perfect, Shulk!

**Shulk:** I don’t really see the appeal... But if you like it, that's cool.

**Riki: *[Shulk still a littlepon.]***

**Shulk:** I'm still a kid?

**Riki:** When Shulk become forty, Shulk understand Riki's hobby.

**Shulk:** It's gonna be awhile then...

**Riki:** So Shulk should learn from Riki and become great Hom Hom adult!

**Shulk: Aaah!** The geyser's blown him away! All things considered, I'm not sure Riki is the best role model...

## Net 0 (-4, +4)

**Riki: *[Riki's nose not stop running!]***

**Shulk:** That can’t be good for you, Riki! Better get out while you can.

**Riki:** If Riki leave hot spring now, Riki too cold!

**Shulk:** Stop acting like a kid, Riki!

**Riki: *[Riki learn his lesson.]***

**Shulk:** Great! Now, I'll bring you a hot drink so it'll be less cold.

**Riki:** Wooow! Thank you, Shulk!

**Shulk:** Back in a minute...

**Riki:** Riki look forward!

**Shulk:** Hey... What's going on? Where's Riki got to? Riki! Hey, Riki! You here?!

## Loss (-8)

**Riki: *[Riki’s nose not stop running!]***

**Shulk:** That can’t be good for you, Riki! Better get out while you can.

**Riki:** If Riki leave hot spring now, Riki too cold!

**Shulk:** Stop acting like a kid, Riki!

**Riki: *[Riki not child!]*** Riki forty years old this year! Shulk just a littlepon!

**Shulk:** S-sorry, Riki.

**Riki:** But Shulk right. Riki sometimes act like littlepon...

**Shulk: Aaah!** The geyser’s blown him away! I'm starting to wonder if Riki’s lying about his age...
Love and Loss

## Dialogue

* **Doug**
*"Is that you, Cross?"*
*"We were just discussing what to do with all the stuff that Lao left behind."*
*"His rifle... His protective gear..."*
*"Shirts... Jackets... Bed... Blankets..."*
*"A bottle of expensive liquor and a framed photo of his family..."*
*"Saiden and Shingo might get their old bodies back and come home one day, so their stuff is fine."*
*"But Lao..."*
*"Anyway, what do you think we should do with it?"*
* **Cross**
	+ *Dispose*: *Suggest it be thrown away.*
		- **Doug**
		*"Oof. That's some harsh judgment."*
		*"The director general said the same thing."*
		*"He thought there was a possible danger from Ganglion items that might be mixed in with his personal effects."*
		*"And he also wanted to clear the room for a new BLADE recruit."*
		*"But just tossing all this stuff seems so...sad."*
		*"I think I'm going to have it stored somewhere."*
		*"That was actually Vandham's suggestion, so it should be good enough for now."*
		*"Still, I think I may just hold on to this picture."*
	+ *Keep*: *Suggest that Doug leave everything alone.*
		- **Doug**
		*"Yeah, I know what you mean."*
		*"I wish we could do that."*
		*"I know that if he ever was able to come home, he'd really appreciate all his stuff still being here."*
		*"But the BLADE barracks are crowded enough as it is."*
		*"And we need to clear out his room so that another BLADE can use it."*
		*"We can't afford to turn the room of every fallen BLADE into a shrine."*
		*"I wonder if it'd be okay if I took all his stuff and had it stored somewhere..."*
		*"At the very least, I'll hang on to that photo for him."*
	+ *Plunder*: *Ask Doug if you can have the booze.*
		- **Doug**
		*"Are you serious?!"*
		*"Come on. This is no time to be joking around."*
		*"I was planning to take that booze for myself!"*
		*"Heh heh."*
		*"Seriously, would you mind if I took it?"*
		*"The rest of this stuff will probably all be seized and disposed of one way or the other."*
		*"But I could hold on to the bottle for him, and then if he ever did come back..."*
		*"I dunno. Maybe me and him could drink it together."*
		*"I should probably hang on to that photo, too."*
* **Doug**
*"Look how happy his family looks..."*
*"We all left our families behind when we boarded the White Whale."*
*"And don't take this the wrong way, but we can't allow ourselves to forget that we bear a great responsibility to those we sacrificed in order to reach this planet."*
*"I'm going to work hard to honor Lao and his family. And I'll do it by fighting to survive here on Mira!"*
*"I hope you'll help me in this endeavor."*
*"Speaking of which, I think you should take his weapon and armor. That's better than letting them go to waste."*
*"Don't worry. If just a couple of things go missing, I'll get chewed out and that'll be the end of it."*
You received all of Lao's gear.
(END)
Phoenix Wings!

## Dialogue

* **Alexa**
*"Hey, Cross! Thanks for all you did for Mika and Camber."*
*"I heard they barely had to spend any time at all in the ol' maintenance chamber."*
*"It's terrible about what happened to Fernand and Hannah, but I'm glad at least those two made it back."*
*"Hey, so do you remember what I said about the black Skell back then?"*
*"Well, I never had a chance to ask you... Did you see it when the White Whale was attacked?"*
*"......"*
*"Oh, you have amnesia? Weird. Did I know that? Okay then. Hmm... Well, do you have any THEORIES about the black Skell?"*
* **Cross**
	+ *Dismiss*: *Tell Alexa that it was just a normal Skell painted black.*
		- **Alexa**
		*"I don't believe that for a second!"*
		*"Look, I know that black is a popular color choice here."*
		*"But the shape of the Skell itself was different."*
		*"Since no footage exists from the time between when the White Whale was attacked and when it crashed, I can't be sure, but..."*
	+ *Conjecture*: *Speculate that it may be the new model that was being built in New LA.*
		- **Alexa**
		*"So you think it might have been the Prog Ares? Well, that's one theory."*
		*"But, how could a Skell that was built in New LA AFTER we landed on Mira have been around when we CRASHED on it?"*
		*"...Oh my gosh. What if it wasn't actually there? What if I saw a GHOST SKELL?!"*
		*"Hee hee! Wait, what am I saying? That's nuts."*
	+ *Declare*: *Claim that it was the Skell found in Noctilum.*
		- **Alexa**
		*"A Ganglion Skell?"*
		*"I'd be lying if I said there was no resemblance, but why would a Ganglion Skell have been helping us?"*
		*"Nope! Nothing about this adds up."*
* **Alexa**
*"You know why I'm asking about this, right?"*
* **Cross**
	+ *Speculate*: *Suggest that it's because Alexa wants to meet the black Skell.*
		- **Alexa**
		*"No, of course not!"*
		*"It's because I've launched an investigation into the identity of the black Skell!"*
	+ *Divert*: *Ask Alexa if she's allowed to say "Skell" again.*
		- **Alexa**
		*"Wow, way to cut me off at the pass."*
		*"So yeah, I stopped mentioning Skells for a while, but instead I was constantly saying "you-know-what," and Tika decided that was even more annoying."*
		*"She told me to just do whatever the hell I wanted. Then she threw up her hands and stormed off."*
		*"And as it turns out, what I WANTED to do was investigate this black Skell!"*
* **Alexa**
*"I'm searching for images of it and interviewing potential witnesses like yourself."*
*"After all, talking about how much I love Skells is never going to accomplish anything."*
*"I don't know if this will either, but I think it's a step in the right direction."*
*"So, if you hear anything or find anything relevant, let me know, okay?"*
*"I'm going to track that thing down if it's the last thing I ever do."*
(END)
Driving Force

## Dialogue

*"Oh, Cross. What a coincidence!"*
*"Are you interested in cars?"*
**Nod** – "Say that you're a real gearhead."
*"I expected as much. There's a glint in your eyes that I recognize from another car-lover I know."*
*"I'm hardly an expert on the topic myself, but I know enough to poke around under the hood."*
*"It reminds me how that friend of mine used to use all kind of crazy car jargon when he drove me around in his classic car."*
**Shake Your Head** – "Confess that you don't really care about cars."
*"Is that right?"*
*"I'm hardly an expert on the topic, but the cars here seem different from the ones I knew back on Earth."*
*"I have a gearhead friend who used to use all kinds of crazy car jargon when he drove me around in his classic car…"*
*"Whitewalls. Glass packs. Supercharged Hemi. Rack and pinion steering. Stuff like that."*
*"His car was really old-fashioned, and it stalled all the time."*
*"But I think that gave me an appreciation for the history of the automobile. Made me feel like cars were more than just a bunch of bolts and metal."*
**Show Off** – "Boast that your first car was steam-powered."
*"Is that so? You must know a great deal about cars in that case."*
*"I'm sure humanity didn't just up and decide to switch to gasoline overnight, after all."*
*"Technology always evolves to make use of the tools available to it."*
*"But if humanity thrives on this planet, the cars we now see in this city will be considered classics one day themselves. That would be nice, wouldn't it?"*
**Offer a Ride** – "Suggest to take Elma for a ride once you buy a car."
*"Sounds great. But first we have to bring back the classic cars."*
*"I wonder if there's enough information about old cars in the Lifehold Archives for us to reproduce them?"*
*"I know it's hardly feasible now, but let's do what we can to make it a reality someday. That would really be something to look forward to."*
A Prideful Man

## Dialogue

*"Is that you, Cross?"*
*"What brings you to this neck of the woods?"*
*"As you can see, I've been inspecting the water-purification plant."*
*"Water is every bit as vital here on Mira as it was back on Earth."*
*"Therefore, it must be rigorously supervised!"*
**Inquire:** "Ask H.B. if he is a Mediator."
*"What idiocy is this? Have you lost your wits?"*
*"I am a Pathfinder through and through! …And a quite famous one, I might add."*
**Observe:** "Point out that this is a job for BLADE HQ."
*"You are not wrong—the responsibility does lie with HQ."*
*""But wait! I hear you cry. "Why is a Pathfinder of H.B.'s stature doing their job for them?""*
*"There are but two possibilities—because they are incapable of doing it themselves, or because my capabilities make me especially qualified."*
*"The answer is, of course, the latter."*
*"Anyway, HQ is known to be shorthanded at the moment. "*
*"When capable citizens step up to assist with their workload, it benefits all of New LA."*
*"Is hammering in data probes a Pathfinder's only duty to New LA? No! The very notion reeks of indolence!"*
*"If ever a citizen of New LA finds his talents needed, he must answer the call, whenever and wherever it comes."*
*"When fellow citizens are in peril, do you not rush to their aid?"*
**Concur:** "Agree that H.B.'s assertion is logically sound."
*"I pride myself on being an excellent judge of character, and I see now how right I was about your command of objective reason and holistic wisdom."*
*"I am honored to have met someone capable of understanding my philosophy."*
**Object:** "Accept H.B.'s reasoning, but express reservations."
*"That is an all-too-common reaction."*
*"Nevertheless, I applaud your grasp of reason. If you cannot embrace the truth, at least you can accept it."*
*"Even your minimal level of perspicacity is a breath of fresh air by New LA standards."*
**Rebut:** "Refute H.B.'s assertion."
*"The nerve!"*
*"Do calm down now. You're embarrassing yourself."*
*"Surely you didn't intend to pick a fight when you initiated this conversation?"*
*"Please remember why you came here in the first place. Oh, and do try to maintain your composure."*
*"Well, that concludes my inspection of this facility."*
*"I have some important business to attend to in the industrial district."*
*"I hope we can work together again soon."*
Dulling the Pain

## Dialogue

**Frye**
*"What're you doing here, Cross? Got the day off or something?"*
**Cross**
Choice A - *Inquire*: *Ask what Frye is doing.*
**Frye**
*"I know it ain't my style, but I was just spending a little time with my thoughts. ...Sober, even."*
**Cross**
Choice B - *Confess*: *Admit that you came here to see Frye.*
**Frye**
*"I appreciate that."*
*"Hey, so since you're here, will you hear me out on something?"*
**Frye**
*"Sometimes I just can't stop thinking about Earth."*
*"Like how I used to walk through a weird jumble of downtown shops before ducking down this one specific back alley..."*
*"And then? Boom! The best dive bar in the whole damn city, where I knew everybody, and they all knew me! Man, did we ever have some laughs..."*
*"But I guess they're all gone now, huh?"*
*"Anyway, this planet ain't so bad, but it's hard not to think about home sometimes."*
*"I understand that no amount of thinking about Earth is gonna change what happened to it."*
*"But if the Earth was still around somehow...? Well, that's a fantasy I just can't let go of."*
*"So how am I supposed to get it out of my head, huh? How do I forget it? You gotta tell me!"*
**Cross**
Choice A - *Suggest*: *Tell Frye to drink until the pain goes away.*
Choice B - *Shrug*: *Tell Frye that drinking more is all you can think of.*
[both choices result in same ending]
**Frye**
*"Exactly!"*
*"On days like this, I can never seem to get drunk— but it's still the only way I can get myself going."*
*"I'll drink ???/???/???/vodka after vodka/one cup of sake after another, just like you suggested."* [line depends on choice made in Frye's first Heart-to-Heart - not sure what happens if Choice F is made]
*"Tonight I'm gonna drink till morning with Phog and a bunch of Interceptors."*
*"Then tomorrow I'll go kill a tyrant in between heated battles with my hangover."*
*"...Just like I do pretty much every day of my life."*
*"But maybe that's what I need right now."*
*"Anyway, thanks for listening. If you get the night off, you should come with us!"*
(END)
Kitty Chow

## Dialogue

*"A fine day to you, my friend."*

*"Look at the way this cat is staring at us with such expectant eyes."*

*"Perhaps it is aware that it has reached its peak of quality, and is eager to be cooked and eaten?"*

**Choice – Intervene or Explain**

**Intervene**: *"Insist that cats are not food."*
*"Hmmm… We wondered why no one else had beaten us to it. It is forbidden to eat cats? Categorically?"*
*"We mean no disrespect, but this human custom strikes us as peculiar. After all, you eat birds, do you not?"*
*"Of course, we understand why you would refrain from eating Nopon as the Prone do."*
*"The Nopon are beings that are capable of communicating with us."*
*"But neither cats nor chickens can speak. So then, what means do you use to determine which are food and which are not?"*
**Explain**: *"Explain to L that the cat is probably just hungry."*
*"So that expression is used to extract food from humans? How interesting."*
*"We must admit that we have yet to make a proper study of these creatures, and there is much we do not understand."*
*"For example, we are confused as to why humans regard these creatures with affection while showing little regard to others—such as chickens."*
*"Are some to be eaten and others not? On what basis do you make that distinction?"*
**Choice – Evade or Admit**

**Evade**: *"Answer that different cultures have different customs."*
*"How interesting. So even within humanity, different cultures create different rules."*
*"It's all so terribly vague and difficult for us xenoforms to understand. But perhaps that is typical of humanity?"*
**Admit**: *"Explain to L how humans usually care more about cute-looking animals."*
*"We see. But even that is a highly subjective distinction."*
*"Then again, perhaps that is typical of humanity?"*
*"Well, different strikes for different blokes, as you say."*

*"This diversity seems to be one of humanity's defining features."*

*"For example, our inventions occasionally have minor defects that may lead to suboptimal user experiences, such as electrocution or severe burns."*

*"When we upset a Ma-non, we give the complainant a pizza and all is forgiven. But humans are seldom mollified by cheese-covered dough disks."*

*"Instead, we must listen to each human's grievances and respond individually. It's quite tiresome."*

*"But ultimately, humanity is stronger for such diversity. It's what gives you such limitless potential."*

*"We would like to learn more about humanity, to witness the breadth of your potential firsthand."*

*"Perhaps rearing a cat would give us some valuable insight into this matter."*

*"And as you humans say, he who hesitates is a loser. We will speak to Defense Secretary Nagi and ask him to requisition a cat for us immediately!"*
Sir Harrison Nicholson

Sir Harrison Nicholson is the father of James Nicholson, born in 1960, and was orphaned by Death Eaters.

Sir Harrison Nicholson was a Professor of Dueling in Old Meridion, and killed an entire muggle division in the Battle of Meridion, and met his wife, Alexa Ivanov in the Triwizard Tournament, and married her a year after meeting her.

Sir Harrison Nicholson died at the age of 92 in 2052 after his son's graduation to liver cancer and alcohol abuse.

## Early Life

Harrison was born in Brisbane, Australia, but moved to Newcastle at 2 years old due to the heavy amount of flooding in the area due to global warming.

He attented Old Meridion and then later worked there, and also did a training program for Auror cadets in the MACAW in his late 20s.

He graduated with straight As, and was given 5000 galleons in total from all the gifts from his teacher.

## Adulthood

As soon as he graduated he enlisted into the Teaching Assistant system, and was immediately accepted and promoted to Senior Professor, and he fought during the Battle of Meridion, and was given a medal of honor and 10,000 galleons, with which he then founded a tourism company which flourished around the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Italy until the Earthquake of Pisa in 2049, which completely crushed his business.
Before the Storm

## No options (All active Blades +300 Trust)

**Rex**

*"Malos is a powerful foe..."*
**Nia**

*"But we can't afford to give up now."*
**Mòrag**

*"Indeed. If we give up hope here, there will be nothing left of Alrest."*
**Zeke**

*"That'd leave all the people we care about dead, and a whole bunch of innocent folk besides."*
**Tora**

*"That worst possible outcome..."*
**Nia**

*"But we're not in this alone. Jin, the Torna guys, and everyone back on Alrest are counting on us."*
**Zeke**

*"We've run into all kinds of trouble on the way, but we made it this far."*
**Mòrag**

*"This may be the worst formidable obstacle yet, but we can surpass it like any other."*
**Tora**

*"When friends all together, nothing impossible!"*
**Rex**

*"This is it. This is our final battle! Let's show him what Drivers and Blades can do together!"*
**Everyone**

*"Yeah!"*