Final Fantasy 8 Script: Disc 1 - Part 2

Scene 08: Timber & The Owls
Scene 09: The TV Studio and the Ticket Out

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08. Timber & The Owls
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[The party descends the stairs from the station when a man yells
out:]

(Man:)
"Oh, the forests of Timber sure have changed!"
R1 --> But the Moogles are still here
R2 --> But the Chocobos are still here
R3 --> But the Owls are still around

R1: "What are you talking about, sir? In the forest there are
Ow... Nothing, yeah, it's nothing, sir."

[The man runs away and stops near the railroad tracks,
beckoning the train on.]

(Man:)
"OK, keep comin', keep comin'."

[The train screeches to a halt a foot from the man,
and he falls to the ground.]

(Man:)
"Ahhhhhh! Look outtttt!!!"

[A guy runs around the corner to the Man.]

(Guy:)
"What are you DOING? How many times do I have to
tell ya not to stand in front of the train!? Hah!
(Hey, so...that them?)

(Man:)
(Hmmmmm... They... said the wrong... password...
sir...)

(Guy:)
(Arhhh! Just call 'em over! We're payin 'em a fortune,
we can't hav'em leave now!)

(Man:)
(......) "Welcome to Timber...sir. Please follow me,
sir."

(Squall:)
"......"
(Selphie:)
"......"
(Zell:)
"......"

(Guy:)
"Don't be so rude! C'mon, get up! Please excuse
us... Come on, this way."

(Man:)
"Aaaaahhhh, sir... Give me a break..."

[The SeeDs get on the train that the Man was calling.
It takes off before the Man can get on, and he yells
before running after it:]

(Man:)
"Hey...!!?" Don't leave me, sirrr!!!"

R2: [Same as R1]

R3: "Welcome to Timber, sir. Come with me, sir. Please,
please, this way, sir!"

[A train comes over and everyone piles aboard.]

[Inside the train:]

(Zone:)
"So, you guys are SeeDs?"

(Squall:)
"I'm the squad leader, Squall. This is Zell, and Selphie."

(Zone:)
"Nice to meet ya. I'm the leader of the Forest Owls."

[He sticks out his hand to shake it, but Squall only nods. He
shakes Selphie's hand, but leaves Zell hanging (laughably).]

(Squall:)
"So, let's get on with it. What do we do?"

(Zone:)
"Just take it easy. Here, let me introduce you. Looks like
you already met Watts. I guess it's just our princess then."

(Watts:)
"It's the princess' nap time, sir."

(Zone:)
"Ahh, man... Hey Squall, sorry, but could you go get the
princess? She's in the [last room], up those stairs. Some of
our other guys are in the room on the way. Ask 'em if you
get lost."

(Squall:)
"...Were we hired to run errands? Well?"

(Zone:)
"A-Are you angry!?"

(Squall:)
(We're not gophers... We're SeeD...special forces.) "This
is the last time for this kinda thing."

[Zone gets a stomach ache and crouches in the corner.]

(Zone:)
"OwOwOuccchhh."

[Squall goes to get "the princess" and finds her in the last room.
It's the girl from the inauguration ball.]

(Girl:)
"Hey... You're...! You know, from the party... So...does that
mean... You're a SeeD!?"

(Squall: "I'm Squall, the squad leader. There's 2 others with me."

(Girl:)
"YEEESSSS! SeeD is here!"

[She jumps up and hugs him.]

(Squall:)
"Take it easy."

(Girl:)
"It's just that, I'm so happy! I've been sending requests to
Garden forever, but nothing... I'm so glad I spoke to Cid
directly!"

(Squall:)
"Oh... So you were looking for the headmaster at the party?"

(Girl:)
"You know Seifer?"

(Squall:)
"...Yeah."

(Girl:)
"Well, he's the one who introduced me to Cid. Cid is such a
nice man. I really didn't think SeeD would come out to help
a measly little group like us. But after explaining our
situation to him, Cid gave the go ahead right away! Now that
you guys are here, we'll be able to carry out all kinds of
plans!"

[Squall walks over to her when she finishes talking.]

(Girl:)
"Yes?"

(Squall:)
"I'm goin' back to the others."

(Girl:)
"Ok, let's go! Umm, Squall. Is 'he' here?"

(Squall:)
('He'?)

(Girl:)
"Seifer."

(Squall:)
"...... No, he's not a SeeD."

(Girl:)
"...Oh. Oh yeah, my name's..."

[You can name her at this point. Default: Rinoa.]

(Rinoa:)
"Very pleased to meet you, Squall. SeeD members dance quite
well, don't they?"

(Squall:)
"Approach your target inconspicuously at a dance party...
There may be missions requiring this sort of subterfuge. It's
expected of SeeD to learn various skills."

(Rinoa:)
"Ohhh... So it's work related. That's too bad..."

[A dog walks into the room.]

(Squall:)
(......)

(Rinoa:)
"Here, let me introduce you. This is my partner..."

[You can name the dog, too. Default: Angelo.]

(Rinoa:)
"Angelo is really smart! Here, let me tell you..."

[A tutorial opens up.]

(Narrative:)
Rinoa's Limit Break uses Angelo. The tricks Angelo can
learn are listed on the Status screen. The fourth status
screen lists all the tricks that Angelo can learn. The
gauge on the right indicates how much has been learned.
When the gauge is full, the trick has been learned. If the
gauge is not full, the trick has yet to be learned. To
learn a new trick, move the cursor to the trick name and
press (X). Now as Rinoa walks around, the gauge will fill
up, and Angelo will learn the trick. If you select a trick
that has already been learned, there will be a message
before you close this screen. If there is still a trick to
learn, be sure to select it. You can learn new tricks by
reading a magazine called Pet Pals. After reading Pet Pals,
access this screen to change the settings. That's all for
Rinoa's Limit Breaks.

(Rinoa:)
"Smart, huh? I have some important work to do now. Be good,
Angelo. Ok, I'll meet you there."

[Rinoa runs off ahead. Squall lets Angelo be in the room and follows
her out. They both walk to the car where they were before.]

[Squall:]
"This is Zell... ...And Selphie."

(Rinoa:)
"Hi everyone! This way."

[They all head into another room.]

(Zone:)
"Just stand anywhere you want. This is a full-scale operation.
Our resistance, 'The Forest Owls', will be forever known in the
pages of Timber's independance! Exciting, huh? It all started
when we got a hold of top-secret info from Galbadia."

(Watts:)
"I got the info, sir!"

(Zone:)
"There's a VIP from Galbadia coming to Timber."

(Watts:)
"Super V-I-P!!!"

(Zone:)
"The guy's name is Vinzer Deling! Our archenemy, and the
President of Galbadia."

(Watts:)
"Vinzer Deling is a scoundrel!!! He's a dictator, not a
president. Not even popular in Galbadia, sir!"

(Rinoa:)
"President Deling is taking a private train from the Galbadian
capital."

(Zone:)
"Our plan is to..."

(Selphie:)
"...Blow it to smithereens with a rocket launcher!?"

(Zone:)
"Ahh...not quite..."

(Zell:)
"So get to the point! Just tell us what to do!"

(Rinoa:)
"Shall we begin?"

[Everyone looks at a small train model on a table nearby.]

(Rinoa:)
"First, I'll go over the model. The yellow train in the top
right is our 'base'. We're riding in it right now. Right next
to it is the 'dummy car'. We made it to look just like the
president's car. Their train has three cars. First, there's the
'locomotive' followed by the '1st escort'. The red car is the
'president's car'. Deling should be inside. The last car is the
'2nd escort'. Once we get on this one, we begin the operation.
Our ultimate goal is to seize the president in his car using
our 'base'. That means, we'll have to switch our 'dummy car'
with their 'president's car'. We'll use the 2 switch points
leading up to Timber to carry out this operation. Ok, now I'm
going to explain the procedures in seven steps."

(Narrative:)
1) Sneak on board the '2nd escort'.

(Rinoa:)
"We'll get on the roof of the '2nd' escort' by jumping from
our 'dummy car'."

(Narrative:)
2) Proceed cautiously across the roof to the '2nd escort'.

(Watts:)
"The '2nd escort' car is the only one that is equipped with
sensors, sir."

(Rinoa:)
"A high tech officer is onboard. I'll talk about the sensors
later."

(Narrative:)
3) Proceed across the roof to the 'president's car'.

(Rinoa:)
"We can move across the roof of the 'president's car' without
worrying too much."

(Zone:)
"Deling hates the company of his guards and being surrounded by
sensors, and keeps them away from his car.

(Narrative:)
4) Uncouple the '1st escort' car.

(Rinoa:)
"We'll have to complete the uncoupling before the 1st switch
point. If we don't..."

(Selphie:)
"BOOM! ...Game over, right?"

(Rinoa:)
"...Yeah. So we'll have to move fast. I'll explain the
uncoupling process later."

(Narrative:)
5) Have the 'dummy car' and our 'base' move in after
uncoupling.

(Rinoa:)
"After the car is uncoupled... We'll have the 'dummy car' and
our 'base' move in. At this point, our train and their train
will be linked and be moving together."

(Narrative:)
6) Uncouple the '2nd escort' car.

(Rinoa:)
"This is the last uncoupling. The process will be similar to
the first one.

(Narrative:)
7) Escape with the 'president's car' and our 'base'.

(Rinoa:)
"If all goes well, we should be able to escape with the
'president's car'. After that, we'll return to our base and
prepare to confront Deling. We have exactly 5 minutes to
complete the 7 procedures. If we fail, our train will collide
with theirs at the switch point and it'll be all over. Don't
forget that."

(Narrative:)
1) Get on the '2nd escort'.
2) Proceed across the '2nd escort'.
3) Proceed across the 'president's car'.
4) Uncouple the '1st escort' car.
5) The 'dummy car' and our 'base' move in.
6) Uncouple the '2nd escort' car.
7) Escape with the 'president's car'.

(Zell:)
"5 minutes...? You sure that's enough?"

(Zone:)
"According to the simulation that we ran, it should take only
3 minutes to complete the operation. Piece of cake for SeeDs,
right?"

(Selphie:)
"Of course! Too easy!"

(Squall:)
"......"

(Rinoa:)
"Ok, now let's talk about how to avoid the sensors on the
'2nd escort'. ......Go ahead Watts."

(Watts:)
"The guards have a 'sound sensor' and a 'temperature sensor',
sir. Any sound will trigger the 'sound sensor' so move across
very quietly, sir! The blue guard is carrying this sensor. The
'temperature sensor' will go off if you remain stationary, sir!
The guard in red is carrying this one, sir. When a guard opens
the blind, that means he is checking the sensor, so be careful!
The range on these sensors is equal to the length of one
window. So keep an eye on the window below, sir."

(Zell:)
"...So exactly how do you avoid 'em?"

(Watts:)
"Umm...basically, run or stop, depending on which guard is
below you."

(Narrative:)
STOP if there is a blue guard below you.
RUN if there is a red guard below you.

(Rinoa:)
"That's about it for the sensors. Next, let's talk about how
to uncouple the escort cars."

(Selphie:)
"Question...! How can you uncouple the cars from a moving
train?"

(Rinoa:)
"Umm...we can't uncouple the cars directly."

(Zone:)
"Instead, we'll have to tamper with the control system that
manages the coupling. If we temporarily disable the circuit for
the connection, the car will uncouple automatically. To disable
it, we have to enter several codes."

(Watts:)
"...And we have the codes. Rinoa has them, sir!"

(Rinoa:)
"I'll be in charge of relaying the codes to Squall. Squall,
you'll slide down on the side of the train using a cable and
enter the codes into the system. Now, I need you to listen
carefully. Each code is made up of numbers between 1-4 and has
4 digits: 2341 is an example. But the keypad won't have
numbers. Instead, it'll have four buttons." (X) (/\) (O) ([])
"For instance, if I relay the code 3124, you'll push ([]) (O)
(X) (/\), in that order. You'll have to be quick and precise.
You'll have about 5 seconds to enter each code. Otherwise, the
code will change and the past entries will become invalid. So
like we said, we have to enter all the codes to disable the
connections. After we uncouple the cars, we'll wait for the
others to operate the rail switch. Remember, we only have 5
minutes to do everything, so make sure that you're prepared.
Ok, let's try practicing entering the code. Enter 3 codes and
you'll be finished. If you want to quit, hold down [L1].

[Squall does the code-entry test run.]

(Rinoa:)
"You got it? In the real thing, there's a strict time limit
leading up to the switch point. Don't forget that. Umm...that's
all."

(Selphie:)
"By the way...this model's nice but the president's car looks
kinda shabby. ......Why is that?"

(Watts:)
"Yeah, Rinoa made it. That's why. We bought everything else at
the gift store."

(Zell:)
"Oh... I thought some kid made it. The paint job sucks, too."

(Squall:)
(......? Yeah...It kind of does.)

(Rinoa:)
"Oh, shut up! I made it look like that on purpose. It
represents my hatred towards Deling."

(Zell:)
"Hatred, eh...? Yeah...right."

(Selphie:)
"It's one of the...ugliest things that I've ever seen in
my life. You must really hate him."

(Squall:)
"......"

(Rinoa:)
"Are you guys finished!? Enough about the model! Can we get on
with it now!? Do you understand?"
R1 --> Yes
R2 --> Explain it again.

R1: [See below.]

R2: "Explain which part?"
R3 --> About the order of events
R4 --> About evading the sensor
R5 --> About uncoupling the cars
R6 --> Everything

R3: [Rinoa repeats herself, from "First, I'll go over the
model..." to where the narrative lists all seven steps
in order.]

R4: [Rinoa repeats the dialogue from "Ok, now let's talk..."
to "That's about it for the sensors."]

R5: [Rinoa repeats the dialogue from "Next, let's talk about
how..." to "That about covers the uncoupling process."]

R6: [Rinoa repeats R3, R4, and R5 in sequential order.]

[After choosing R1:]
([Rinoa:)
"Let's decide on the party!"

(Watts:)
"Gathering information is my specialty, sir!"

[Watts leaves.]

(Zone:)
"OuuuucHHHHH......My stomach!"

[Zone crouches in a corner, holding his stomach...it's almost like
he's faking (he is). The train starts moving again at this point.]

(Rinoa:)
"We're moving again...I'll go take a look. Talk to Watts when
you're ready. The sooner the better."

[The SeeD team goes to talk to Watts.]

(Watts:)
"Have you seen the dummy of the president, sir? If you haven't,
please take a look-see! It's like a piece of art! I know the
kidnapping plan must be tough, but best of luck to you, sir!
Are you ready, sir!?"
R1 --> Not yet
R2 --> Yeah

R1: [Cancels dialogue; Squall and co. can run around train.]

R2: [Initiates the mission.]

[After picking R2, Squall and Rinoa run atop the president's dummy
car as the base speeds along the track.]

(Rinoa:)
"Squall, over here!"

[Squall's crew runs over.]

(Rinoa:) "We'll catch up with the [2nd escort] soon. Let's get ready.
We should time our jumps well after we catch up with them to
save some time. From now on we have exactly......5 minutes to
complete the operation. Let's try to use every second."

[They jump aboard the president's 2nd escort.]

(Rinoa:)
"Squall, over here!"

[Squall runs over.]

(Rinoa:)
"This is the president's car. After we get across, we'll
proceed with the first uncoupling."

[They continue on. Inside the train car, Vinzer Deling sits in his
cabin, reading the paper. A guard comes in.]

(Galbadian Soldier:)
"Sir, everything is in order, sir!"

(President Deling:)
"You again... That's 27 times now. How many more
times do you plan to disturb me with that
meaningless report?"

(Galbadian Soldier:)
"Sir, I'm sorry sir. ...But it is my duty, sir!"

(President Deling:)
"......It's hard to believe that anyone would put
up with this nonsense. I guess it's none of my
business. Dismissed."

(Galbadian Soldier:)
"......! Sir, yes, sir!" (There goes next month's
paycheck. How am I gonna propose to her now? I'm
gonna have to put it off again...)

[Back on top, Squall and his party have made it to the 1st escort.]

(Rinoa:)
"This is the [1st escort]. We're gonna uncouple this first.
Like Watts said, there should be 2 guards on this car. Selphie
and Zell, you guys keep an eye on the guards. Let us know
early if you see them coming."

(Zell:)
"Alright. I'll watch the blue guard."

(Selphie:)
"I'll take red."

(Rinoa:)
"The red guard is closer. Squall, you might want to keep an
eye on him, too. Hold down [L1] to look to your left, and
release it to go back. Ok, are you ready to enter the codes?
You remember everything, right?"
R1 --> Yeah
R2 --> ...I forgot

R1: "We'll have to enter 3 codes to disable the circuit for
this uncoupling. Ok, Squall. Get the cable ready."

R2: "Squall! Come on! Ok, let's go over it again one more time,
fast. Each code is made up of numbers between 1-4 and has 4
digits: 2341 for example. But the keypad won't have
numbers. Instead, it'll have four buttons." (X) (/\) (O)
([]) "For example, if I relay the code 3124, you'll push
([]) (O) (X) (/\), in this order. You'll have to be quick
and precise. You'll have about 5 seconds to enter each
code. Otherwise, the code will change, and the past entries
will become invalid. If that happens, you should stop right
away. you can either wait for me to give you the next code,
or come back up. We'll have to enter 3 codes to disable the
circuit for this uncoupling. Ok, Squall. Get the cable
ready."

[Squall fastens the cable.]

(Rinoa:)
"The system to enter the code is down there. You can't miss it.
Press [down] on the directional button to go down. To come back
up, press [up]. You won't be able to come up while you're
entering the codes so be careful. Ok, let's do it. We have 4
minutes left! Good luck Squall!"

[Squall puts in the three codes.]

(Rinoa:)
"Squall, this way!"

[The disconnection happens again, and the Timber Owls base moves in
to catch the real Vinzer Deling's car. It scoots back up and hitches
the dummy car back up. Inside, the guard patrolling enters, unaware
that the president is only a dummy.]

(Galbadian Soldier:)
(What should I do...? I know he's not gonna like
it. But it's my job.) "S-Sir......Everything is in
order, sir! (Huh...... He's not angry. Phew. That's
strange. Oh, he's reading the paper. I wonder where
he got it?)

[A red officer runs into the room.]

(Galbadian Officer:)
"What!? Is there a problem!?"

(Dummy President:)
"I'm in a bad mood right now! If there is nothing in
particular, I order you to leave immediately!"

(Galbadian Officer:)
"S-S-Sir aye aye...YESSIR!"

[He turns to the petty soldier.]

(Galbadian Officer:)
"YOU! Don't just stand there! Get back to your
station!"

(Galbadian Soldier:)
"S-Sir, yessir!" (There goes another paycheck.
That's two in one day.)

[The officer runs off and immediately comes back in.]

(Galbadian Officer:)
"W-W-What the HECK!? Is this the right train? (The
interior looks different. Looks shabbier. Maybe
not.)

(Galbadian Soldier:)
(What am I gonna do? No ring, and now no more
candlelight dinner. I'm never gonna be able to get
married.)

[Back on top of the train, the sabotage party is back at the 2nd
escort.]

(Rinoa:)
"This is the [2nd escort]. After this, we're home free. I think
there are 2 guards on this car, too. Zell and Selphie are up
ahead, working on uncoupling our train from theirs. So you're
on your own this time. Watch your right side. To do this, hold
down [R1]. Let's get this over with. You know how to enter the
codes, right?"
R1 --> Yeah
R2 --> ...I forgot

R1: [See below.]

R2: [Same dialogue recital as last time.]

[After picking R1:]

(Rinoa:)
"We'll have to enter 5 codes to disable the circuit for this
connection. Are you ready, Squall? We have 3 minutes left!
Good luck, Squall!"

[Squall uncouples the car with the five codes, pulling himself back
up afterwards.]

(Rinoa:)
"Squall, this way!"

[He shadows Rinoa as the FMV sequence shows the base swiping the
president's car out from under the Galbadians' noses, leaving the
dummy car in their hands instead. Back inside the base:]

(Zone:)
"Finally...We've waited so long for this encounter with Vinzer."

(Watts:)
"Was that perfect, sir!? Amazing, sir! You're the best, sir!"

[The SeeD rank may or may not go up at this time.]

(Rinoa:)
"Well then..."

(Watts:)
"Leave the intelligence up to me, sir!"

(Zone:)
"OwOwOuccchhh."

[Zone runs off.]

(Rinoa:)
"You 3! Tell me when you're ready to go. As soon as you're
ready, I'll begin 'serious negotiations' with the president!"

(Squall:)
('Serious negotiations'...Better make sure my GF's
equipped...)

[When the SeeD squad is prepared:]

(Rinoa:)
"...Ready?"
R1 --> Not yet
R2 --> Yeah

R1: [Dialogue cancelled.]
R2: [Rinoa enters Vinzer's cabin.]

[Inside the president's cabin:]

(Rinoa:)
"...President Deling! As long as you...don't resist, you
won't get hurt..."

(President Deling:)
"And if I do resist... What would you do...? Young
lady?"

(Rinoa:)
"!!!"

(Squall:)
"What's wrong?"

(President Deling:)
"Boo-hoo... Too bad... I'm not the president. I'm
what they call...a body double."

[The presiden gets up from his seat and approaches Rinoa.]

(Fake President Deling:)
"All these rumors about the many resistance
groups in Timber...You pass along a little
false information and they fall for it... How
pathetic... Seems like there are only amateurs
around here."

(Rinoa:)
"Ama...teurs...!?"

[The fake president starts to move strangely.]

(Fake President Deling:)
"Ahh... My butt hurts from all this sitting...
Young...LADY... Ahh... So what did you have in
stORE for me had I resiSTED...? Why doN'T you
teLL mE... QuiTE aMUsing thouGH... For beINg
such amAtEurs...!!! HoW daRe YOU InSUlt tHe
presIDent!!!"

[The fake president attacks.]

(Fake President Deling:)
"YOu...fEll...FOr...iT"

[When enough damage has been dealt:]

(Fake President Deling:)
"aMusINg... tHIs iS AmuSinG!"

[They swiftly defeat the body double, but it comes back with a second
wind as a Gerogero monster.]

(Squall:)
"What the...?"

[The party defeats the undead monster with a little effort. Everyone
heads back to the cabin with the model train.]

(Zone:)
"Man, I can't believe the president was a fake!"

(Rinoa:)
"I can't believe we fell for it!"

(Watts:)
"Info, sir! New info! It's big news! I found out the real
reason why the president's here, sir! The president's going to
the [TV Station]! Security's super tight, sir!"

(Rinoa:)
"...The [TV Station]? Why in Timber? They can broadcast just
as easily from Galbadia."

(Selphie:)
"Do you think the Dollet communication tower has anything to
do with this?"

(Zone:)
"What's that?"

(Squall:)
"Dollet has a communication tower that can transmit and
receive radio waves. It had been abandoned for a long time,
but the Galbadian Army got it up and running yesterday."

(Zone:)
"Ohhhh...I get it... The only TV station that can handle
broadcasts over the air is in Timber. Other stations ues HD
cable, which only supports online broadcasting."

(Rinoa:)
"So, what's that supposed to mean?"

(Zone:)
"They're planning on using radio waves. This way, they can
transmit images to regions without cable."

(Rinoa:)
"I know that...! What I want to know is, what is the president
going to broadcast!? Why use radio waves? There must be
something they want to say to the whole world. What can it be?"

(Selphie:)
"Everybody! Love! And Peace!"

[Everyone kind of looks at Selphie funny.]

(Zone:)
"If I remember correctly, radio waves haven't been used in 17
years."

(Rinoa:)
"It's been that long? Wouldn't it be wonderful if the first
broadcast could be the declaration of Timber's independance!?"

(Zone:)
"Hey! That might be possible."

(Rinoa:)
"Let's come up with a plan then!"

[The Owls huddle on the floor.]

(Rinoa:)
"Can you guys give us a minute?"

[Squall walks over to Rinoa.]

(Rinoa:)
"Oh, good timing! We've come up with a plan!"

(Squall:)
"Before we get into that, can I see your contract with our
Garden?"

(Rinoa:)
"Oh, sure."

[She fishes out a piece of paper. Squall reads it.]

(Zell:)
"What's it say?"

(Squall:)
"...... 'Balamb Garden (hereafter referred to as 'Party A')
acknowledges 'The Forest Owls' (hereafter referred to as
'Party B') as the hiring party. SeeD (hereafter referred to
as 'Party C') shall be dispatched upon signing of this
contract. Party C shall operate under the supervision......'"

(Zell:)
"...The hell......?"

(Selphie:)
"I don't get it."

(Rinoa:)
"Oh yeah, that's one's pretty confusing. When I told him I
didn't understand, he gave me a different one."

[She gives Squall another leaf of paper.]

(Rinoa:)
"Cid is such a nice man."

(Selphie:)
"What's it say this time?"

(Squall:)
"......"

(Narrative:)
To the Forest Owls,

This SeeD deployment contract will last until Timber
achieves independence. Please make good use of each SeeD
member.

I wish you the best with your objective. Please understand
that this contract is an exception, and no replacement of
any SeeD members can be made.

Balamb Garden Headmaster Cid Kramer

(Zell:)
"Until Timber's independence!?"

(Selphie:)
"That is soooo vague!"

(Rinoa:)
"Hey, you're paid professionals. No complaining! Ok, let's
decide on the parties!"

(Watts:)
"Gathering information is my specialty, sir!"

[Watts bolts out of the room. Zone looks around at everyone.]

(Zone:)
"OuuuucHHHHH...... My stomach!"

(Rinoa:)
"So, of the 4 of us, the ones who'll be heading to the [TV
Station] will be..."

[Squall forms his party ranks and goes to talk to Watts.]

(Watts:)
"The [TV Station], sir!? It's quite close if you take the local
train... But the local and transcontinental tains have stopped
running, sir... Nothing to worry about, sir! There must be
someone in town who knows. Are you ready, sir!?"
R1 --> Not yet
R2 --> Yeah

R1: [Dialogue cancelled.]
R2: "Best of luck, sir! I'll be keeping watch here!"

[The train goes back to Timber. Meanwhile, somewhere in town, an
officer of the G-Army is lecturing some soldiers.]

(Galbadian Soldier:)
"A guy dressed as a cadet... Gathering
information?"

(Galbadian Soldier 2:)
"He was asking about the president's stay! I
found it strange that a cadet would keep asking
about the president. He was very polite and kept
addressing me as 'sir'."

(Galbadian Soldier 3:)
"I think I know who you're talkign about! He was
taking care of 3 suspicious looking characters
from Balamb! I'll go question every teenager in
the area!!!"

[The third soldier runs off.]

(Galbadian Soldier:)
"No! We can't just go up to anybody and... Ahem.
These are citizens. We can't inflict any..."

(Galbadian Soldier 2:)
"How dare they try to kidnap the president! Not
only is it disrespectful to the president, but
also to us Galbadian soldiers as well! I'll be
sure to find 'em and throw their sad be-hinds in
jail!!!"

[The other two soldiers run off to find their be-hinds.]

(Galbadian Soldier:)
"...Please... Hear me out...to the very end..."

[Back at the train station, the train is just coming to a halt. The
SeeD members get off, as does Watts.]

(Watts:)
"...Say! I remember now, sir! I think the [TV Station] is
located behind a building called [Timber Maniacs]! Please head
in that direction, sir! I hope you find it!"

[Zone yells from inside the train.]

(Zone:)
"WaaaaaaTTTS!!! C'MON! The Galbadian soldiers are comin'!!!"

[The train takes off without Watts.]

(Watts:)
"Lots of guards patrolling the city now! Please be careful,
sir! Seems like the hotel's not available, either! Should you
need to recover, use the [Owl's Tear], sir! Heard it works
wonders! I believe you can find it at the old man's house...
...I guess you won't be needing it anyway. You're all SeeDs,
you'll be fine, right, sir!?"

[Watts notices the train's left and starts running after it.]

(Watts:)
"Hey...!!!? Don't leave me, sirrrr!"

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09. The TV Studio and the Ticket Out
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[The party continues around Timber and comes to a stairway near the
other train tunnel. Two Galbadian soldiers walk around.]

(Soldier:)
"That was too easy, man. Heh heh...for a country bumpkin he
sure had some good stuff."

(Soldier 2:)
"Yo, better ease off a little. These Timber hicks hate us
enough as it is."

(Soldier:)
"......!"

(Soldier 2:)
"!!! Let's get 'em!"

[They attack Squall's party, but get laid out quick. Afterwards, they
find a Buel Card that the soldiers had stolen. They head inside the
bar nearby, and hear someone ranting.]

(Drifter:)
"I've had enough of this city! I came from Dollet to have
me a good time. And now... Trains are no longer running...
Can't even stay in a hotel because of some stupid
official...! Harrassed by Galbadian soldiers... Had my
precious card stolen... This hasn't been my day... Those
jerks... They think they can use brute force to get anything
they want. Hell... This town's a good example... Yeah...
Everything's jacked up because the resistance tried to kidnap
the president. Thanks to them, the trains have stopped...
There's Galbadian soldiers all over the place... ......All
because of them!!! Don't they understand I'm the one
suffering from their reckless actions!? Stupid, boneheaded,
good-for-nothing, resistance! You can just kiss my..."

(Rinoa:)
"Hey!"

[A person sitting at a table jumps up.]

(Patron:)
"You don't understand anything! The resistance is fighting for
Timber's future! They're all doing the best they can. It's the
Galbadian soldiers and their leader who are at fault!"

(Drifter:)
"Pshhh..."

[The party buys the drifter a drink, since it's the only way to
get his inebriated be-hind out from in front of the door.]

(Drifter:)
"Hey, punk, you got good manners! I ain't the rude type,
either. Here, take some o' this! Ha ha ha...(hic)"

[He gives Squall the Forbidden Card.]

(Drifter:)
"Hey, owner. I can't stand up. Can ya help me?"

[The owner moves the drifter out of the way and the party heads out
through the back alley. The television monitor nearby is gigantic, and
before anyone continues past it, Zell/Selphie notices it.]

[-] Zell: "Whoa, an outdoor TV!"
[-] Selphie: "Heeey, an outdoor TV!"

(Rinoa:)
"This is creepy...What is it?"

(Squall:)
"This noise is broadcast over most of the frequencies.
Something has to be done about this before they can broadcast
it over the air."

[-] Zell:
"Oh, really? Actually, I was wondering myself."
[-] Selphie:
"Right on!"

[Watts runs up the stairs.]

(Watts:)
"The president's in the studio now, sir. Too many guards now,
so we won't be able to storm the place, sir!"

[Watts retreats.]

(Rinoa:)
"So we can't just rush in... We've gotta come up with a new
plan now! If the president leaves, maybe the guards will be
gone, too? That's when we do OUR broadcast. It might not be
as influental but it's better than nothing, right? We don't
stand a chance if we take 'em head on, right?"

(Squall:)
"Don't worry about us. We'll fight your enemies based on your
decision. That's our duty."

[-] Zell: "You tell us to go, we go. Even if it is a losing battle."
[-] Selphie: "Heeey, I'm a SeeD, too. Just want you to know. I'm
ready for anything.

(Rinoa:)
"How sad... Act on my decision? That's your duty? Oh, what an
easy life it must be, just to follow orders..."

(Squall:)
"Call it what you want. All we want is for you to achieve
your goal using our help. I find it hard to believe that you
can do it, though..."

(Rinoa:)
"W-What did you say!? If you have something to say, just say
it!"
R1 --> Yeah, I'll tell you
R2 --> Forget it

R1 (Squall) : "How serious are you...? Really...? The 3 of you
plop down on the floor to discuss strategy? On
top of that, you can't make a decision without
our input, right? How do you think we feel,
working for such an organization?"

[-] (Zell:)
"(You're being too hard, man.)"
[-] (Selphie:)
"(You're being a little too hard.)"
R3 --> ...Guess I'll follow up
R4 --> We'll just leave it at that

R2: "You started it. The least you can do is finish it.
Come on, what's on your mind?"

(Squall:)
"...Just forget it."

(Rinoa:)
"...Tell me. This is an order. An order from
your client!"

(Squall:)
"How serious are you...? Really...? The 3 of
you plop down on the floor to discuss
strategy? On top of that, you can't make a
decision without our input, right? How do you
think we feel, working for such an
organization?

[-] (Zell:)
"(You're being too hard, man.)"
[-] (Selphie:)
"(You're being a little too hard.)"
R3 --> ...Guess I'll follow up
R4 --> We'll just leave it at that

R3: "...Sorry. Guess I got a little carried away."

(Rinoa:)
"You know...Maybe this was all a big mistake. I
thought everything would work out fine once SeeD
came to help us. But, I guess it's not that easy.
You were all hired. It's not like you're one of
us. Um, let's see... We'll cancel the plan, and
we'll disperse for now. We don't stand a chance
if we take 'em head on, right? So...you guys
probably think this is all a game to us. ...Well,
it's not! We're serious. So serious...it hurts."

[Rinoa flees. See below.]

R4: [Squall doesn't say another word on the subject.]

(Rinoa:)
"You know...Maybe this was all just a big mistake.
I thought everything would work out fine once SeeD
came to help us. But, I guess it's not that easy.
You were all hired. It's not like you're one of us.
Um, let's see... We'll cancel the plan, and we'll
disperse for now. We don't stand a chance if we
take 'em head on, right? So...you guys probably
think this is all a game to us. ...Well, it's not!
We're serious. So serious...it hurts.

[Rinoa flees. See below.]

[After Rinoa bolts, and Selphie or Zell, depending on who wasn't
in the party, comes up the stairs and meets Rinoa as she runs off.]

[-](Zell:)
"...Huh? They starting?"
[-] (Selphie)
: "...Heeey? Are they starting?"

[The screen's static clears and a crew can be seen moving around
in front of the screen. A man in a pin-striped suit walks to a
podium.]

(Announcer:)
"T-Testing...1...2...Testing... Testing... Ohhhh!
P-People of the world! Can you see me!? Can you hear
me!? Oh, this is incredible! Ladies and gentlemenn, this
is not a recording! This is an actual broadcast over the
air! Yes, it's been 17 years since a live broadcast has
been possible! Oh, please excuse me... I seem to have lost
my composure. We would like to present to you today a
message from lifelong President of Galbadia, Vinzer Deling.
Ladies and gentlemen, President Deling."

[Deling walks to the podium and the announcer walks off-screen.]

(President Deling:)
"Greetings. I am Vinzer Deling, lifelong president
of Galbadia. Today, I stand before you to make the
following proposition. We the people of the world
have the power to end all wars."

[Selphie yells at the screen.]

(Selphie:)
"See, see! It's a peace proposal to the world. I knew it!"

[Deling continues.]

(President Deling:)
"Unfortunately, there are some trifling problems
standing between Galbadia and other nations, and
they must be resolved. I plan to convene with other
nations' leaders immediately to resolve these
problems. At this time, allow me to introduce the
ambassador who will be my representative for the
conference."

[Zell takes his turn shouting this time.]

(Zell:)
"Man! All this just to introduce an ambassador."

(President Deling:)
"The ambassador is the Sorceress..."

[Squall chips in.]

(Squall:)
"...The Sorceress?"

[At that moment, Seifer runs on the screen and starts a tussle with
Deling. Some soldiers restrain him, but he knocks them over, and the
camera stand, too, in the process. Quistis runs on screen at this
time and watches Seifer hold Deling hostage with his gunblade.]

(Selphie:)
"Heeey!"

(Zell:)
"Seifer!"

(Selphie:)
"What's he doin'!?"

(Zell:)
"Instructor Trepe!?"

[The armed guards ready to attack Seifer.]

(Quistis:)
"Stay back!"

(Zell:)
"Squall, what are we gonna do!?"

(Quistis:)
"For the last time, stay back! You're only going to provoke
him."

(Squall:)
"...Nothing. Our job is to assist the Owls. It's none of our
business."

[Quistis turns to the knocked-over camera.]

(Quistis:)
"Timber Team, are you still watching? Get over here right
now! You HAVE permission! I need your help!"

(Zell:)
"Squall!?"

(Selphie:)
"Squad leader!"

[The team bolts it up the stairs and enters the studio.]

(Quistis:)
"We need to restrain him!"

(Squall:)
"What do you think you're doing?"

(Seifer:)
"It's obvious, ain't it!? What are you planning to do with
this guy?"

(Squall:)
"...Planning to do?" (That's right... He knows Rinoa. Is
that why he's here?)

(Zell:)
"I get it! You're Rinoa's..."

(Seifer:)
"Shut your damn mouth! Chicken-wuss!"

(Quistis:)
"He broke out of the disciplinary room, injuring many in
the process."

(Zell:)
"YOU STUPID IDIOT!"

(Squall:)
(Zell, please.) "Be quiet."

(Zell:)
"Instructor, I know! You're going to take this stupid idiot
back to Garden, right!?"

(Squall:)
"Shut up! NO!"

(President Deling:)
"I see... So you're all from Garden. Should anything
happen to me, the entire Galbadian military will
undoubtedly crush Garden. You can let go of me now."

(Seifer:)
"Nice going, Chicken-wuss! You and your stupid big mouth!"

[Zell immediately becomes crest-fallen at his error.]

(Seifer:)
"Take care of this mess! Instructor and Mr. Leader!"

[Seifer and Deling back out of the room with Quistis following them
carefully. The Timber Team has no choice but to follow as well. In
the next room, a strange haze is in the room.]

(Seifer:)
"!?"

[A woman appears from out of thin air and approaches Seifer and
Deling. Quistis and the others are not present yet.]

(Woman:)
"...Poor, poor boy..."

(Seifer:)
"Stay away from me!"

(Woman:)
"Such a confused little boy. Are you going to step forward?
Retreat? You have to decide."

(Seifer:)
"Stay back!"

[Quistis runs in, but the woman summons some force to hold her in
place.]

(Woman:)
"The boy in you is telling you to come. The adult in you is
telling you to back off. You can't make up your mind. You
don't know the right answer. You want help, don't you?
You want to be saved from this predicament."

(Seifer:)
"Shut up!"

(Woman:)
"Don't be ashamed to ask for help. Besides, you're only a
little boy."

(Seifer:)
"I'm not... Stop calling me a boy."

(Woman:)
"You don't want to be a boy anymore?"

(Seifer:)
"I am not a BOY!"

[Seifer lets Deling go, who promptly leaves the room.]

(Woman:)
"Come with me to a place of no return. Bid farewell to your
childhood."

[Squall runs in just in time to get hit with the same treatment that
Quistis got. Seifer and the woman vanish. Later on, the party's
recovered and Quistis inspects the spot where the two once were.
Rinoa enters.]

(Rinoa:)
"Hey guys! Where's Seifer?"

[Quistis shrugs.]

(Squall:)
"We don't know."

(Rinoa:)
"...He'll be ok, right?"

[Everyone leaves the station. On the way out, the party catches up
with Rinoa and Quistis.]

(Rinoa:)
"They found our base. It's completely destroyed."

(Selphie:)
"And everyone else?"

(Rinoa:)
"They're fine. They're good at escaping."

[Everyone regroups at the bottom of the stairs near the TV monitor.]

(Rinoa:)
"We have to stay away from Timber for a while. Is there a
safe place you can take me? This is an order, an order from
your client, remember?"

(Squall:)
"...Alright."

[Everyone enters the Aphrora and one of the bartenders talks to
Rinoa.]

(Woman:)
"Rinoa! I heard your base is in serious trouble. Come
over to my place until things settle down."

(Rinoa:)
"I appreciate it. Thank you..."

(Quistis:)
"What are you waiting for, Squall? Come on!"

[The party starts walking.]

(Rinoa:)
"This way!"

[They stop in front of a house next to Timber Maniacs.]

(Rinoa:)
"This is it."

[Everyone piles inside.]

(Woman:)
"I'll let you know if anything chanes. 'Til then, make
yourself at home."

(Rinoa:)
"Thanks, chief."

[The woman walks out of the house.]

(Squall:)
"Chief?"

(Rinoa:)
"She's the leader of the 'Forest Fox'. Almost everyone's a
resistance member in this town. But right now, we're the only
ones that are really active. Let's stay here for a while."

(Selphie:)
"I still don't get it. What did Seifer come here for?"

(Rinoa:)
"I think...he came to help us, the 'Forest Owls'. I talked
about it a lot with him. So please...don't think too badly
of him."

(Galbadian Soldier:)
"Anybody in here!?"

[The voice is coming from outside.]

(Voice:)
"What is this!? I have 2 small children in here. Don't do
anything to frighten them!"

[A woman comes down the stairs.]

(Woman:)
"Upstairs... Hurry!"

[Rinoa turns back to the door.]

(Rinoa:)
"Will she be ok?"

(Woman:)
"She'll be fine. The legend goes...that my mother took down
many soldiers with her strength, cooking, and beauty."

(Selphie:)
"That 'beauty' part sure makes it sound like a legend."

[Everyone enters the upstairs section of the house and starts to
lounge around the room.]

(Quistis:)
"He was so angry when he found out it was only the 3 of you
dispatched to Timber. 'What!? They might end up fightin' the
whole Galbadian force! And all they dispatch are 3 rookie
SeeD members!? Dammit! I'm going to Timber!' I never would
have guessed he was serious about it."

(Squall:)
(That guy's always serious. You should know that by now...)

(Quistis:)
"What's going to happen to Seifer?"

(Squall:)
"He may already be dead."

(Rinoa:)
"How can you be so casual? I feel...sorry for him."

(Squall:)
(...Feel sorry? Seifer would hate to hear that.)

(Rinoa:)
"What's so funny!? You're terrible! So...why do you think
Seifer may already be dead?"

(Squall:)
(Because...) "The president of Galbadia and the sorceress
joined forces. Seifer attacked the president. It's no
surprise that Seifer may have been killed because of it."

(Rinoa:)
"Even so! I still hope he's alive."

(Squall:)
(Think what you want. ...Reality isn't so kind. Everything
doesn't work out the way you want it to. That's why...) "As
long as you don't get your hopes up, you can take anything...
You feel less pain. Anyway, whatever wish you have is none of
my business."

(Rinoa:)
"...You're mean. MEANY!!!"

(Squall:)
(What's with her...?) "...Sorry."

[The Forest Fox leader comes up the stairs.]

(Forest Fox Leader:)
"The Galbadian forces are withdrawing. Only the
soldiers normally stationed here will stick around.
If you're gonna leave town, now's your chance! You
know how persistent those soldiers can be!"

[Everyone walks downstairs now that the thread of a Galbadian
intrusion is fading away.]

(Quistis:)
"Squall, any thoughts on where to go?"

(Squall:)
(We have to get out of here first...)

(Quistis:)
"Getting out of here is only the first step."

(Squall:)
"What do you mean?"

(Quistis:)
"Garden Code, Article 8, line 7."

(Squall:)
(8:7... In the event that returning to the assigned Garden is
not possible, report to the nearest Garden......) "Head for
the nearest Garden..."

(Quistis:)
"Very good! From here, that would be [Galbadia Garden]."

(Rinoa:)
"We can take the train from here and get off at a station
called [East Academy]."

(Quistis:)
"From there, we have to go through the [forest west of the
station] to get to [Galbadia Garden]. I've been there several
times. We should be ok."

(Squall:)
"...Ok then... We'll escape from Timber and head to [Galbadia
Garden]. The party will be..."

[Squall sets up the party.]

(Squall:)
"Let's go!"

(Forest Fox Leader:)
"You be careful, now. Take this with you."

[She gives them a Potion, Phoenix Down, Soft, Antidote, and a Remedy.
Outside, the party heads to the entrance to the train station that's
on the other edge of town, but a man stops them. It's Zone disguised
as an old man.]

(Mystery Man:)
"Rinoa, Squall! It's me!"

(Rinoa:)
"Zone!"

(Zone: "You need to go to [East Academy], right? There's no more
tickets left."

Selphie:)
"Super-Duper-Mega-Bummer!"

Squall:)
"We'll do whatever it takes to get on that train."

(Zone:)
"You won't have to do that. Looky here! I have everyone's
ticket right here! One for you. 3 for you SeeD people. Here,
I'll give them to the leader. And the last one is for me......"

[Zone looks at Quistis who hasn't got a ticket. He walks over and
gives her the remaining one.]

(Zone:)
"Go on. Take it."

(Quistis:)
"I can't take that! It's yours!"

(Zone:)
"Ouch!"

[He shoves the ticket in her hand and runs to a corner, clutching
his stomach in mock pain.]

(Zone:) "OuuuuuuucH! My stomach hurts! Ouch! Just get going! The
train's leaving."

(Quistis:)
"Thank you."

(Rinoa:)
"Zone...... We're gonna see each other again, ok? No matter
what, you have to survive. We have to liberate Timber together,
remember?"

(Zone:)
"I know, I know. I'll go hide in a bathroom or something. Now
get going."

[The SeeDs and Rinoa go to the last train.]

(Loudspeaker:)
"This train is bound for Dollet, stopping at [East
Academy]. This is the last train for today. Please hurry
on board."

(Squall:)
"The last train..."
R1 --> Get on
R2 --> Not yet

R1: [See below.]
R2: [They don't get on; they can walk around freely]

[After picking R1:]

(Squall:)
"Let me double check... Get off at [East Academy] and go
through the [forest, west of the station]. [Galbadia Garden]
is located up ahead... Is that correct?"

(Quistis:)
"Indeed. Glad we have a leader with a good memory."

[Everyone gets onboard and the last train rolls out of town. Inside:]

Train Announcement: "This train, bound for East Academy, will depart
shortly."

[Selphie looks at the locked door.]

(Squall:)
"We'll..."

(Selphie:)
"Open, Open, OPEN!"

(Squall:)
"...Make it."

(Selphie:)
"Please... Open up!

(Squall:)
(...Better let her have her way.)

ID Check: "Confirming...Access granted..."

[The door opens.]

(Selphie:)
"Tee-hee! Thanks

[Squall goes over to Zell when Selphie leaves.]

(Zell:) "........."
R1 --> (Leave him alone)
R2 --> (Stay put)

R1: [Self-explanatory, the scene ends and the party gets
off at East Academy]

R2: [Self-explanatory, the scene doesn't advance and the
train doesn't rumble on yet.]

[The party eventually gets off at the East Academy stop and heads
to the nearby forest that Quistis talked about.]