(They board the buggy and head northeast, to Cosmo Canyon. Right outside
the town, the buggy begins to spark.)
"!?"
(The buggy makes some loud banging noises. Cloud gets out)
Cloud
"Oh man... a breakdown?
Now?"
(They enter the town of Cosmo Canyon. At the entrance, Red XIII comes bounding up and speaks with the gateman.)
Red XIII
"I am home! It is
I, Nanaki!"
"Hey, Nanaki! You're
safe!"
"Come on, and say
hello to Bugenhagen!"
(He runs off, up some stairs)
Cloud
"...Nanaki?"
Aerith
"Cosmo... Canyon?
I wonder if there's any relation to the planet or the Ancients..."
Tifa
"Red XIII seems different,
doesn't he?"
(Cloud speaks with the gateman.)
"Welcome to Cosmo Canyon.
Are you familiar with this land?"
<CHOICE>
Yes
No
***Cloud
Yes
***Cloud
No
"Let me explain."
"People from all over
the world gather here to seek the Study of Planet Life."
<//>
"Ummgah! It's full capacity at present, so I'm afraid I can't let you enter."
(Red XIII comes down the stairs)
Red XIII
"They helped me some
when I was on the road. Please let them in."
(He runs off)
"...Oh, is that so? You helped our Nanaki? Please, come in."
Cloud
"Who is Nanaki?"
"Nanaki is Nanaki.
That's his name."
People in Cosmo Canyon
"Welcome to Cosmo Canyon. Make yourselves at home."
"So this is Cosmo Canyon...
Quite a mysteious place."
"Have you come to
seek the 'Study of Planet Life'?"
<CHOICE>
That's it
No
***Cloud
That's it
"Yeah? I heard there's an awesome observatory here. I'd like to see it if I have a chance."
***Cloud
No
"Oh yeah? What? The
car broka down?"
"Why don't you look
around Cosmo Canyon, while I fix the car?"
<//>
"Whoa!"
"Don't scare me like
that. I almost fell over."
"Yaay! Nanaki! Nanaki's
back! It's all thanks to this flame!"
"This fire is called
'Cosmo Candle.' It has burned for generations."
"It's a holy flame
that protects this canyon."
"I heard once, it
only went out once, long ago."
"The elders said something
horrifying occurred, but I really don't know much about it."
Elder Bugah
"Is that so? You brought
Nanaki back here?"
"Yeah, thanks."
"Welcome. How 'bout
our original cocktail, 'Cosmo Candle?'"
"A drink now and then
is good for you. It'll relax you a bit. ...If you know when to stop."
"Welcome to 'Shildra
Inn'."
"It'll be 100 gil
a night. Would you like to stay?"
"Hello. Looking for
anything in particular?"
(Sells items)
"Oh, welcome."
"The people of this
canyon hate to compete. So almost everything here are replicas."
"But that's all right.
Some of them you really can use."
Elder Hargo
"Where did I put it...?
I know it's around here..."
"Bugenhagen sealed
this door shut."
"How'd he do that?
With super glue?"
"Oh man, I'm so busy. I need more help. Mummer... complaint..."
"...num... yawn...
Sir,... You... forgot..... your... ..change."
"...num.... Yes, I'm
coming."
"Are you here to shop?"
<CHOICE>
Yes, that's right
No, what's your problem?
***Cloud
Yes, that's right
"Oh... is that so...
You're here to shop?"
"I'm sorry! We hardly
ever get any customers so.... Oh, but I DO have confidence in our materia!"
(Sells materia)
***Cloud
No, what's your problem?
"Oh... is that so....
then leave me alone and let me.... yawn.... sleep...."
<//>
(Red XIII is waiting at the top of the stairs.)
Red XIII
"Here is where I was....
I mean, ...this is my hometown."
"My tribe were protectors
of those who appreciate this beautiful canyon and the Planet."
"My brave mother fought
and died here, but my cowardly father left her....... I am the last of
my race."
Cloud
"Cowardly father?"
Red XIII
"Yes. My father was
a wastrel."
"And so the mission
I inherited from my ancestors, is to protect this place. My journey ends
here."
"Hey! Nanaki--! You're home!"
Red XIII
"Coming, Grandpa!"
(He runs off)
Tifa
"That's perfect. Why
don't we take a break too? We can meet back here in a while, OK?"
(The others run off.)
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