Editing Dragon Quest IV Transcript (section)

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Hardie: "Outside people is not permitted"? Hmph. That's charming, that is.

Laurel: In Zamoksva, people are disappearing into thin air. Can it be true? What's going on there?

Hardie: Are you serious about helping him build his tunnel?

Hardie: Well, it's your funeral. Sounds like throwing good money after bad if you ask me...

Hardie: Oh, so you were just telling that old boy what he wanted to hear? Fair enough.

Laurel: Oh, if this tunnel was complete, for travellers it would be a treat.

Laurel: But just to dig a hole that's big and deep, well, 60000 gold coins is rather steep.

Hardie: So it seems you've got a bright future ahead of you. Who'd have thought it?

Hardie: Well, I'll always be proud that I got the chance to work for you.

Laurel: You've backed this project to the hilt, and now this tunnel will get built.

Laurel: I was wrong to think you were all talk. Oh yes, you've shown you walk the walk.

Hardie: I don't mean to be rude, but if we're just going to wander around aimlessly, my five days will be over in a flash.

Laurel: Our time together will be a mere five days, but in our hearts I hope the memory will stay...

Hardie: So a day's gone by while you've been wandering around aimlessly. Well, I'm not complaining. This is easy money...

Laurel: And so, to the first day we must bid farewell. What the next four will bring, only time will tell.

Laurel: No, I'm not counting the days, my merchant friend. Erm... I wish our time together would never end.

Hardie: So this is the fourth day, is it?

Hardie: What's that? It's only the third? Yeah, you're right. My mistake...

Laurel: The second day's over, we're onto the third one. O, doesn't time fly when you're having fun?

Hardie: Hang about - it's the fourth day already!

And I've barely worked up a sweat...

Hardie: And you've paid 400 gold coins for this. I almost feel bad... But you're not getting a refund!

Laurel: So now that we have reached the fourth day... Our time left together is short, it pains me to say.

Laurel: So may I suggest, once we get back to Endor, you hire me again, and pay me some more!

Hardie: We've reached the fifth and final day. But don't worry. I won't leave you in the lurch just yet.

Laurel: So, it is the fifth day, and our paths must soon part. Maybe I'll move to a new town, make a fresh start?

Fido: Grrr...

Hardie: Hiring me as your personal bodyguard was the best decision you ever made.

Hardie: Now, where are we headed? You're the boss, so lead the way!

Hardie: There are all sorts of folks seeking their fortune in this town, but the higher the stakes, the greater the danger.

Hardie: I'm not complaining, though. It means I'm never short of work!

Laurel: Of all the towns in all the land, Endor's the one that is most grand.

Laurel: I've journeyed to places big and small, but Endor's the one that beats them all!

Laurel: Did my ears deceive me, or did I hear you say that 600 gold coins is quite pricey for five days?

Laurel: Fear not, I tell you, just wait and see! My magic is world class, I guarantee!

Laurel: After five days, you'll find that the time has flown... and wonder how you ever managed on your own.

Hardie: That soldier we just spoke to was a tough customer. I can just tell. I wouldn't stand a chance against him...

Laurel: Alas, the casino is closed. Oh well, that's just how it goes...

Laurel: But in fact, I think you should be rather glad. To fritter all your wealth away...would be bad.

Hardie: Look, I can understand you not wanting to sell the statue you sweated blood to find.

Hardie: But he said he'd pay anything you ask. That sounds like too good an opportunity to pass up.

Laurel: The silver Goddess statue is a precious artefact, but it's no use to you, and that's a fact!

Laurel: I'd say you need to get it sold, and pocket all that lovely gold!

Hardie: His wife's a real looker. She could have had her pick of men, and she decided to marry him... It's a funny old world.

Laurel: Ask me to show you a man who's truly content, and it's to Torneko Taloon that you'll be sent!

Hardie: What are you thinking, going off gallivanting around the world when you've got a beautiful wife like that waiting for you at home?

Hardie: Look, I'm sorry. It's none of my business. You're a good man, and I'm sure you have your reasons.

Laurel: O, to have a sweet woman who called me 'love', to me that would feel like heaven above!

Laurel: Wait, my merchant friend, what's that I see? Has your face gone red, or is it just me?

Hardie: Hmmm... Now  I think about it, I've heard rumours of strange goings-on too. Most likely monsters, I reckon.

Laurel: To Zamoksva, I have been. Its many sights, I have seen.

Laurel: It's such a peaceful land, so for folks to disappear... Well, there could be worse to come, I fear.

Hardie: I'll stick with you through thick and thin. Until my time's up, that is. Then I'll be scarpering sharpish.

Laurel: The realm beyond is unbeknownst to me.  What lies there, I cannot wait to see.
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