East End

Johm: Ain’t got nothin’ to do. Ever since the parade, there aren’t hardly any people visiting the city. A pickpocket’s no good without pockets to pick!

Rabanastran (man in turban and brown shorts): I haven’t found a better way to make money than selling the loot and equipment I get from my hunts. If there is a better way, let me know!

Rabanastran (light blue seeq): Migelo’s back to his old jolly self again. Though he seems a bit… wistful, I suppose is the word. Like a father whose children have flown the nest.

Rabanastran (boy in brown near bridge): Hey, mister. You wanna hear about the history of Rabanastre? It won’t cost ya much… What? I gotta eat, too, ya know. Let’s see… 1 gil oughta do it.

>Sure, let’s hear it.

Have you ever heard of King Raithwall? He’s an ancestor of the Dalmasca family from a long, long time ago. “He was a leader of unrivaled wisdom, and a warrior of peerless fortitude.” At least, that’s what my folks told me. They say he even had a powerful gigas that had to do whatever he said, and that the gigas still guards his tomb to this day. I don’t know if that part about the gigas is true or not, but it was somethin’ mighty strong, anyways.

>No, thanks.

Well, not everyone’s interested in that sorta thing, I suppose. Don’t worry none.

Lonely Boy: I heard there’re some kids down in Lowtown what wanna be sky pirates. Waste of time, if you ask me, dreamin’ about something that won’t never happen.

Rabanastran (man in green and brown shorts on bridge): Hey, Vaan! I heard you’re the one who saved Penelo from that lousy bunch of bangaa. You’ve really come a long way from hunting rats down in the sewers. Nice work!

Rabanastran (woman in pink, blue, and green): Have you heard? They say Vayne’s being called back to Archades – that he may already have left. Do you suppose he’s in some kind of trouble?

Rabanastran (tan blindfolded bangaa): The Imperial fleet en route to Rabanastre simply… vanished into thin air. What could have happened?

Wistful Bangaa: While back, there was a rumor kickin’ around that Basch was alive and in Bhujerba. Turned out to be lies, of course. Who’d start a rumor like that?

Rabanastran (man in green and brown shorts near Panamis’s): The other day I saw some wounded Imperials being carried through here. They haven’t said what it was all about, though there are rumors aplenty.

Town Gossip: It’s the Rains in Giza again, but not to worry. The Dry will be back soon enough.

Bucco: Hey, Vaan. I haven’t seen you around town much lately. And now that I think of it, I haven’t seen Penelo around, either… So… just what have you two been up to, huh? Heh heh heh.

Rabanastran (black bangaa chatting with seeq): My friend here says there are 529,412 cobblestones in the Southern Plaza ‘round the corner, not including the tiles in the fountain. But even with the stones by the city gates… ‘Course, he could be countin’ the flagstones, too. That would be another matter altogether.

Rabanastre

Aerodrome

Flights to Bhujerba: Good day, sir. This counter serves travelers wishing to book passage to Bhujerba. We have ships fitted with shops and amenities, or if you prefer to sleep during your journey, ships with only private cabins. Whichever you choose, the price is the same. We will show you aboard as soon as you’ve purchased your ticket. Passage is 200 Gil. How would you like to travel?

>By leisure craft.

Thank you, sir. Enjoy your flight.

>By private cabin.

>I’ve changed my mind.

Do come again.

Bhujerban (man leaning against counter): Have you come to book passage on an airship, friend? Each counter serves a different destination. Pay your fare there. If a given counter is empty, that route is not currently in service, but give it some time and it should open again.

Southern Plaza

Rabanastran (boy in blue by westgate): Hey, Vaan. Penelo’s with you now, right? Phew! What a relief! I know we can count on you to keep her safe, no matter what happens!

Rabanastran (kid walking on south side of fountain): I was so worried about Penelo, I couldn’t even work. But thanks to you, everything’s back to normal again! Heh, heh.

Rabanastran (boy squatting against the wall by East End exit): I heard all about how you saved Penelo, Vaan. You’re practically a hero!

East End

Bucco: What’s that? Penelo’s with you? Phew! I guess all that talk about her bein’ kidnapped was just talk. I was worried for nothin’.

Migelo’s Sundries

Rabanastran (woman in pink and blue headscarf and top): I’ve heard the Imperial Fleet was gathering near Bhujerba. Do you think they were spying on Dorstonis?

Rabanastran (man talking to red bangaa): Migelo had been sulking about for a while, but he finally seems to have cheered up. Not sure why, but I’m not complaining.

Migelo: Ah, Penelo! You’re all right! Those sky pirates got you tangled up in some nasty business. [Penelo looks as though she has something to say; the scene fades out and back in] What!? Don’t tell me you’re off running about with those sky pirates, too! Vaan I can understand, but you, Penelo? …Ah, I see. I suppose I have been a bit over protective of you. It’s time you made your own decisions, your own mistakes. Do as you feel you must. Whatever trouble you might get yourselves into will only make you stronger, I’m sure. Yes, yes. [Vaan and Penelo look overjoyed] When you want to come back, you’ve only – No, no, you go about your adventures until you decide for yourselves it’s time. And until then, don’t worry yourselves about the shop or any of your friends. Just leave all that to Migelo, you hear? Now that that’s decided, we should get down to business. If you’ll be traveling, you’ll be needing sundries, yes? Well, sundries we have!

Migelo (x2): Keeping busy, are you, Vaan? You needn’t worry yourself about the store. I won’t be closing just because you aren’t around. No, there are plenty of other hard-working youths to pick up your slack. Off with you now! We’ll be here when you get back.

Yugri’s Magicks

Sotted Imperial: What’re you starin’ at? Come to have a good laugh, have you? Blast that rumor… The whole bloomin’ town’s talkin’ about it… But they’ve got it all wrong. I was given orders to stand watch at this shop. That’s why I don’t get over to the Sandsea as much as before, right?

The Sandsea

Tavernmaster: That Imperial’s finally left the place… and good riddance! Can finally get some peace ‘round here. That’s what people come to the Sandsea for!

Barkeep (woman on balcony): We won’t be seeing those Imperials around here anymore. The Consul’s implemented a new policy to see the watch behave as they’re meant to. I don’t think any policy will help that one Imperial, though. I hear he’s off hiding somewhere, in his cups as usual.

Rabanastre After The Sandsea

East End

Bucco: Hey, Vaan? I heard… I heard Penelo was kidnapped. It’s not true… is it?

Migelo’s Sundries

Kytes: Migelo’s finally back, but Penelo still hasn’t shown up. I hope everything’s okay.

Rabanastran (man chatting with bangaa): Migelo’s here all right, but is it me, or does he seem a little tired today?

Rabanastran (woman in pink headscarf): Migelo showed up, but he paid hardly any attention to my questions. I wonder what’s on his mind.

Migelo: What a terrible thing to have happened! You’ve got to see that Penelo gets back home safely, Vaan!

Southern Plaza

Rabanastran (boy in blue and green on south side of fountain): Oh, Vaan! I heard all about Penelo bein’ kidnapped. You’re gonna go rescue her, right? I know there’s nothin’ I can do to help her, but I’m sure you can do it, Vaan. I just know it!

Rabanastran (boy in blue near westgate): Hey, I just heard that Penelo was kidnapped… I sure hope it’s some kinda joke. But what if it’s not? The other day she seemed really down, and now this… I’m worried.

Lowtown

North Sprawl

Balzac: Sorry, but I can’t let you back inside. Outsiders such as yourselves would only be in the way. You and Captain Ronsenburg would do well to keep from drawing any unwanted attention. Avoid using your real names and you should be safe enough. Few people are like to recognize you by your face alone.

Old Dalan’s Place

Rabanastran (boy at right): Friend of mine ran into a viera out in front of the Sandsea. I dunno what exactly happened, but he sure thinks it’s a big deal.

Rabanastran (woman at left): A sword of the Order of the Knights of Dalmasca… Why give this to you now, of all times?

Dalan: I was just about to look into this Penelo business, and – what? Kidnapped!? So you’re off to the Lhusu Mines with this sky pirate then, are you? Why, that’s in Bhujerba… Can he even be trusted? No time to worry over that now… Listen to me, Vaan. You must hurry to Penelo. And be careful. Careful for both your sakes.

[If you talked to Dalan before going to Migelo’s previously...]

Dalan: What? Penelo’s been kidnapped!? So you’re off to the Lhusu Mines with this sky pirate then, are you? Why, that’s in Bhujerba… Can he even be trusted? No time to worry over that now… Listen to me, Vaan. You must hurry to Penelo. And be careful. Careful for both your sakes.

East End

Rabanastran (black bangaa talking with blue seeq outside Migelo’s): My friend here says there are 6,387 cobblestones in the Southern Plaza ‘round the corner, not including the tiles in the fountain. But even with the stones by the city gates… ‘Course, he could be countin’ the flagstones, too. That would be another matter altogether.

Imperial: Order’s come down to buy new armor, but there’s no mention of just what to be buyin’. Mystic armor raises magick potency, heavy armor’ll make you stronger, and of course light armor gets you healthy as an aurochs… Which to choose?

Bucco: Hey, Vaan. Where’ve you been? Feel like it’s been forever since I saw you last. Hmm, haven’t seen Penelo today, now that you mention it. She wasn’t in Migelo’s, either.

Town Gossip: Just a while ago, a viera came through here. But that’s not all… she was with a man. The sort of man a lady takes note of, if you follow. Hmm, a viera and a dashing young man. Could that have been this Balthier I’ve heard so much about? Have you seen the bounty on his head? I think he’s over by the Sandsea… maybe I’ll go take a look.

Rabanastran (man in green shorts near Panamis’s): I was walking past the Sandsea when I noticed the Moogling was up and running again. I feel a fool for walking, heh.

Wistful Bangaa: The Consul’s set out to “re –“ educate the guards… Hah! He’s as like to teach seeq to fly!

Rabanastran (tan bangaa in blindfold): The Imperials may rule Rabanastre, but that’s no reason for the city itself to change. You’ve heard of Bhujerba, yes? She’s ruled by a wise man who’s managed to keep her independent to this very day. If only we’d been so lucky…

Rabanastran (woman in pink and green): I saw a beautiful viera and a dashing man walk past not long ago. And here I am alone… there’s no justice in this world. Oh, they were headed toward the Sandsea.

Rabanastran (blue seeq): Migelo hasn’t seemed hisself lately. Something’s been worrying at him… but what?

Rabanastran (boy in brown near bridge): Hey, mister. You wanna hear about the sneak attack on the palace? It won’t cost ya much… What? I gotta eat, too, ya know. Let’s see… 1 gil oughta do it.

>Sure, let’s hear it.

The night the new consul came, some insurgents waited until the Imperials were off guard ‘cause of the fete, and snuck into the palace. So the Imperial army had to come and capture them! You could hear the commotion from here! ‘Course, nobody knew what was goin’ on then. When all was said and done, the palace was okay, and the Imperials seemed pretty happy that they’d caught the insurgents when they did. Well, at least it ended there. Just think if it had turned out to be the start of another war…

>No, thanks.

Aww, and this was a real nail-biter of a story, too. There’s just no pleasin’ some people.

Lonely Boy: I heard they caught them insurgents what snuck into the palace down in Lowtown. Why’d they do something like that in the first place?

Rabanastran (man in green shorts on bridge): I saw a really shady bunch of bangaa during the parade. I wonder if they weren’t the insurgents that stole into the palace?

Rabanastran (blue seeq near bazaar entrance): I’m all for the Moogling, don’t misunderstand me. But sometimes I wonder… what’s in it for them?

Rabanastran (man in hat and brown shorts outside Yugri’s): I’ve tried my hand at hunting to make a few spare gil. Between the loot and equipment you find, you can turn quite a profit!

Johm: I was, uh, practicing what you showed me, but I kinda slipped up and bumped into this viera… in a bad sorta way. She didn’t get mad or anything, just kept walking like nothin’ happened. The man she was with didn’t seem too happy about it, though.

East End

Johm: This new, uh, consul… He’s one of the ones that attacked Dalmasca, isn’t he? Why’d it have to be someone like him…?

Rabanastran (man in hat and brown shorts outside Yugri’s): I wish there were some way to sneak into that fete tonight. Wouldn’t mind gettin’ my hands on some of them eatables, eh?

Rabanastran (light blue seeq): This is a big night for Migelo. He’s in charge of the preparations for the fete, isn’t he? Let’s hope it goes off without a hitch.

Rabanastran (tan bangaa with blindfold): I’d heard they were bringing in one of these “highborn” to be the new consul, but the son of the Emperor himself? Never expected that!

Rabanastran (woman in green and pink): At last, we can finally go back to Lowtown. I’ve had enough of these Imperials and their meaningless rules! I’m sorry, I’ve let my tongue get the better of me.

Wistful Bangaa: At least this new consul seems better than the last. ‘Course, the King and Princess, they… oh, forget I said anythin’.

Rabanastran (kid in brown who tells stories about Rabanastre): So Lowtown’s the place where most of us people in Rabanastre live. There are stairs down to Lowtown here in the East End, and, uh… Oh yeah! The North End and Southgate, too! Hmm, I may need to get some better material if I expect people to keep coming, huh. Maybe I’ll go talk to Old Dalan and see if he has any good stories I can… borrow.

Lonely Boy: I sure feel sorry for all the people what got forced to move down to Lowtown.

Rabanastran (guy in green and brown shorts on bridge): So, whaddaya think? Will Migelo be able to call this new consul by his first name tonight? Honestly, I don’t think he has it in him.

Rabanastran (blue seeq near market entrance): Sure, the parade was fun, but it wasn’t that hearty belly laugh kind o’ fun. You get me?

Rabanastran (man in green and brown shorts near Panamis’s): We’re nothing but servants groveling at the feet of the Empire… Seeing Migelo at the ceremony today was enough to remind me of that.

Town Gossip: Quite a parade, wasn’t it? I always feel a little sad when something like that ends…

Bucco: Hey, Vaan. I saw you and Penelo together during the parade. You sly dog…

Rabanastran (black bangaa chatting with seeq): My friend here says there are 22,505 cobblestones in the Southern Plaza ‘round the corner, not including the tiles in the fountain. But even with the stones by the city gates… ‘Course, he could be countin’ the flagstones, too. That would be another matter altogether.

Imperial: The Consul’s appointment ceremony may be over, but our regular watch will continue as before. Mind how you behave, churl.

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East End & Migelo's Task

East End

Rabanastran (guy in green and brown shorts walking the bridge): You getting into trouble with the Imperials again, Vaan? Well, try and be careful. If not for your own sake, then for Migelo and Penelo, okay?

[If you approach the bazaar entrance…]

Vaan: I should probably make myself scarce right about now.

Lonely Boy: There sure are a lot of Imperials out today. They think they’re so great, but I hate ‘em.

Rabanastran (little boy): Hey, mister. You wanna hear about the history of Rabanastre? It won’t cost ya much… What? I gotta eat, too, ya know. Let’s see… 1 gil oughta do it.

Sure, let’s hear it.

Okay, so two years back, Rabanastre lost the war with the Empire. That’s when all the guards came and made us live under the city. The Empire has one person who runs the city and everything. He’s called a consul. The new consul’s comin’ today, that’s why there’s so many guards. Kind of short, huh… Don’t worry, I’ll try and find some new things to add for next time!

No, thanks.

Hmph, you’re no fun.

Rabanastran (woman in pink and tan pacing about): You can cut the tension with a knife out here on the streets today. Guards at every corner… I can hardly stand it. If anyone asks, I said nothing. Nothing. Understood?

Rabanastran (blue seeq pacing about): That Migelo’s made quite a name for himself, what with that sundries shop of his and all. There’s one bangaa a fella could take after.

Rabanastran (tan bangaa pacing about): I was just down at Migelo’s Sundries… that Migelo’s comin’ and goin’ so, I’m half afraid he’s gonna wear the door off its hinges!

Vexed Father: They’ve closed all the stairs to Lowtown. Can you believe that? I don’t care how important today is, this is absurd!

Imperial (near the Lowtown entrance): No traffic in or out of Lowtown until the Lord Consul’s assumed his post. No exceptions.

Wistful Bangaa: Only been two years since Princess Ashe took her own life, but it seems like Rabanastre’s been in the Empire forever… uh, not that I’m complainin’.

Rabanastran (man in brown pants and hat): It’s sweltering, even here in the shade. Maybe I’ll head up to the Sandsea and get something to drink.

Imperial (talking to two civilians): Step back. Now! I haven’t finished interrogating these two yet.

Yugri’s Magicks (sign): Parties interested in the working of magicks, inquire within. Those seeking disquisition on the concoction of love philtres, look elsewhere.

[If you try to enter any shops or leave east end any other way than the bazaar entrance…]

Vaan: I really should go see Migelo first.

Johm: Oh, Vaan, how ya doin’? Lots of people out today. Thought I may try out some of those “tricks” you showed me, heh heh.

Rabanastran (blue seeq pacing in front of Sandsea): Innocently walkin’ past the Sandsea I was, when a sudden thirst seized me. But I ain’t a-goin’ in! Got to save my gil…

Penelo: Migelo seemed like he was in a hurry. He’s probably still at the shop… better not keep him waiting too long.

Batahn’s Technicks (sign): Technicks for all occasions! For the discerning warrior who trusts his own body and mind rather than a smithy’s lifeless steel.

Rabanastran (man in green and brown shorts by Panamis’s): Migelo? Feting the new consul? Migelo this, Migelo that… it’s all I ever hear these days.

Panamis’s Protectives (sign): Peace of body and mind – that’s what you get when you buy quality armor. Step inside, and allow us to outfit you from head to toe.

Town Gossip: There’s a nervous energy running through the whole city today. With the new consul coming, I suppose it’s to be expected.

Amal’s Weaponry (sign): In the market for a weapon? Look no further! Whether novice or knight, Amal knows just what you need… even if you don’t!

Bucco: Everyone sure seems busy today. You, Kytes, Penelo… Me? Don’t worry, I’ve got my own work to keep me busy. Heh heh. I’m gonna be so rich that – I know! I’ll be rich enough to buy an airship! You can ride it anytime you want, Vaan!

Migelo: Ah, Vaan, I was waiting.

Vaan: Penelo said you needed something?

Migelo: Ah! Had me some packages supposed to be arriving by courier in the morning. Perhaps he ran into some trouble out in the desert. Now I’ve no foodstuffs to prepare for the banquet tonight!

Vaan: So you want me to find this courier? Hey, no problem!

Migelo: No problem? The desert teems with trouble. I’d be sending you to an early grave, m’boy. No, I’ve arranged for some replacement goods from Tomaj over at the Sandsea.

Vaan: So, you want me to go to the tavern to pick ‘em up.

Migelo: Actually, I asked Kytes to do that. Wouldn’t you know he’s gone missing on me, too. Bah. I can’t leave my shop and I’ve Penelo on another chore at the moment, you see. I want you to run over to the Sandsea and fetch Kytes back! What do you say?

Vaan: (clearly dispirited) Sounds wild.

Migelo: It’s easy work, and you’ll thank me for it someday.



Rabanastran (tan seeq): Came to the East End to do some shopping… But there are so many shops, I don’t know where to begin.

Rabanastran (black bangaa chatting with seeq): My friend here says there are 14,264 cobblestones in the Southern Plaza ‘round the corner, not including the tiles in the fountain. But even with the stones by the city gates… ‘Course, he could be countin’ the flagstones, too. That would be another matter altogether.

Imperial: Do anything suspicious, we’ll lock you up so fast your head’ll spin. Don’t think we’ll let you off ‘cause you’re young, neither.

[If you go to leave for the Southern Plaza...]

Rabanastran (the tan seeq): None of my business, I know, but Migelo did ask you to go to the Sandsea, didn’t he? It’s just that it’s not that way, so… Oh, never mind me.

[You're free to leave for the Southern Plaza after this.]

Migelo’s Sundries (sign): Newly refurbished and open for business! Everything’s changed… except our low prices!

Rabanastran (man in green shorts by Panamis’s): Been some time since I was last in the Sandsea. Say hello to Tomaj for me, would you?

Rabanastran (blue seeq pacing near market entrance): Couple of guards were after someone, but looks like they gave up and went back to their post. Mebbe the parade’s startin’ soon?

Rabanastran (woman leaning against column by market entrance): Watch your purse if you’re headed down to the bazaar. The place is thick with thieves. I suppose you know all about that, though. Ha ha.

Penelo: Migelo sent you over to the Sandsea, did he? Well, at least you don’t have far to go!

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