A Scene Revisited

## Introduction

**Fiora:** Reyn, look! What a sight.

**Reyn:** It’s a sight all right.

**Fiora:** What’s wrong, Reyn? It’s not like you to look so serious.

**Reyn:** Hey! I can be serious if I want to!

**Fiora:** Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it like that. What’s on your mind?

## Gain (+8)

**Reyn: *[The first time I came here.]*** Before I came here with Shulk, I’d never seen this place.

**Fiora:** Was there something special about that day? You’ve never told me about it.

**Reyn:** You could say that. It’s the day we set out from Colony 9. Well, it might not have been the exact day. I don’t remember.

**Fiora:** Oh, I see. Was that just after I was taken? I messed up pretty badly that day.

**Reyn:** Why would you say that? Man, now you’re the one who’s not acting like yourself.

**Fiora:** I suppose... But if I hadn’t tried to be a hero, you could have stayed in Colony 9.

**Reyn:** ***[No one thinks that, Fiora.]***Don’t beat yourself up about it!

**Fiora:** But, Reyn... I...

**Reyn:** I don’t regret leaving the colony behind. And I don’t blame you for all this stuff that’s happened.

**Fiora:** That makes me feel better. Thanks, Reyn.

**Reyn:** Even if you hadn’t got kidnapped that day, we still would have left. It feels like we were destined or something.

**Fiora:** You think the Monado would have led you on this journey anyway?

**Reyn:** Yeah. Something like that. Or maybe you’d have just kept browbeating us until we did it.

**Fiora:** Much as I hate to admit it, I think you’ve hit the nail on the head! I can’t imagine just sitting there with the colony in ruins. I’d have wanted to go out and get revenge on the Mechon.

**Reyn:** I knew it! So don’t worry, OK? Soon this’ll be over and we can all go back to the colony for good.

**Fiora:** That sounds great!

## Net 0 (+4, -4)

**Reyn: *[The first time I came here.]*** Before I came here with Shulk, I’d never seen this place.

**Fiora:** Was there something special about that day? You’ve never told me about it.

**Reyn:** You could say that. It’s the day we set out from Colony 9. Well, it might not have been the exact day. I don’t remember.

**Fiora:** Oh, I see. Was that just after I was taken? I messed up pretty badly that day.

**Reyn:** Why would you say that? Man, now you’re the one who’s not acting like yourself.

**Fiora:** I suppose... But if I hadn’t tried to be a hero, you could have stayed in Colony 9.

**Reyn: *[You can say that again.]*** I reckon we’d still be in Colony 9 if you hadn’t done that.

**Fiora:** If you mean if I hadn’t got myself kidnapped? Maybe...

**Reyn:** Hey! Wait! Hang on! You’re making it sound all depressing! That’s not what I meant at all!

**Fiora:** What?

**Reyn:** Think about it, Fiora. If we just sat around in Colony 9 for the rest of our lives... We’d never have found a way to beat the Mechon!

**Fiora:** Oh, I guess that’s true...

**Reyn:** So cheer up! Me and Shulk were always gonna get off our bums and leave. I learnt new things, met new people... It’s been great! I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

**Fiora:** Really? Thanks, Reyn. Thanks for making me feel better.

**Reyn:** Anytime! And besides... Soon this’ll be over and we can all go back to the colony for good.

**Fiora:** I can’t wait!

## Net 0 (-4, +4)

**Reyn: *[Tomorrow’s dinner. What else?!]*** I look out across this beautiful vista and I can’t help but think... What are we gonna eat tonight?

**Fiora:** What?! How are the two in any way connected?!

**Reyn:** I’m just worried about it, OK?! You know it’s my turn to make dinner! And you always get angry when I cook!

**Fiora:** And you know why, too! Because you just cook meat!

**Reyn:** So? Meat’s good! It’s full of... er... meat! And don’t you think my cooking’s improved since I left the colony?

**Fiora:** Well, I don’t remember you cooking a single meal at the colony, so...

**Reyn:** Nope. Had never touched a frying pan in my life. But I’m a new Reyn these days! And I’ve decided that tonight... I’m gonna make you my extra special speciality!

**Fiora:** Ooh, what is it?

**Reyn: *[Gourmet cabbage parcels!]*** I read the recipe in some book. It looks like something even I could manage!

**Fiora:** Sounds like you’re learning. I can’t wait! Oh, but I remember Sharla saying she didn’t like cabbage parcels...

**Reyn:** Oh, all right then. I won’t cook after all.

**Fiora:** Wait a minute! You were supposed to be making it for me, not Sharla!

**Reyn:** Yeah, I did. But you know, majority rules. I’ve gotta cater to all tastes. Meat it is!

**Fiora:** How is that catering to all tastes?! I already told you I don’t want meat! Right, how about an omelette? They’re easy to make and Sharla’s a big fan.

**Reyn:** Hey, no one was talking about Sharla. Why’d ya bring her up? But... I guess if you want eggs, I can’t really mess that up.

**Fiora:** Hooray for Reyn! The best chef on all Bionis!

**Reyn:** You bet! Before you know it, I’ll be cooking up a storm!

## Loss (-8)

**Reyn: *[Tomorrow’s dinner. What else?!]*** I look out across this beautiful vista and I can’t help but think... What are we gonna eat tonight?

**Fiora:** What?! How are the two in any way connected?!

**Reyn:** I’m just worried about it, OK?! You know it’s my turn to make dinner! And you always get angry when I cook!

**Fiora:** And you know why, too! Because you just cook meat!

**Reyn:** So? Meat’s good! It’s full of... er... meat! And don’t you think my cooking’s improved since I left the colony?

**Fiora:** Well, I don’t remember you cooking a single meal at the colony, so...

**Reyn:** Nope. Had never touched a frying pan in my life. But I’m a new Reyn these days! And I’ve decided that tonight... I’m gonna make you my extra special speciality!

**Fiora:** Ooh, what is it?

**Reyn: *[Sautéed beast-on-the-bone!]*** So I get a big ol’ joint of meat. Then I marinade it for 24 hours and roast over an open fire. A real man’s dinner!

**Fiora:** If that’s all you can come up with, I’m never eating your food again! And as if I’m waiting another 24 hours for tonight’s dinner!

**Reyn:** Haha, gotcha! Don’t worry, Fiora. I was only joking.

**Fiora:** Yeah, laugh it up! It’s all one big joke to you! The rest of us are sick of you serving up big burnt slabs of meat!

**Reyn:** All right, fine! Why don’t you teach me how to cook more stuff?

**Fiora:** Now, Reyn... I don’t mind teaching you, but are you going to listen? You remember what happened last time, don’t you? You ‘borrowed’ the Monado and tried to use it to cut vegetables.

**Reyn:** Don’t you worry, Fiora! When we get back to the colony, I’ll be the best student ever!

**Fiora:** You better not let me down. I can just see you injuring yourself using a real knife!

**Reyn:** R-right! Man, this cooking stuff sounds dangerous. I hope you’re gonna be gentle with me, Fiora!