mac_0_014 I must apologize, sir.
<wait 250>
Our arrival was delayed just
a bit by rough weather...
<k>
<p>
Are you quite sure you want
to disembark here?
<k>
<p>
I...<wait 250>did tell you all the sordid
tales about Rogueport on our
way here, did I not?
<k> mac_0_015 What's that?<wait 250> I'm sorry?
<wait 250>
You say there's a princess
waiting here for you?
<k>
<p>
<wait 200>
Is that so?<wait 250> Er...<wait 250> Of course, sir.
<wait 250>
Well, if that's what you think,
then I won't stop you.
<k>
<p>
But, uh... <wait 250>You be careful, sir.
<wait 250>
Don't say I didn't warn you!
<k> mac_0_016 <dynamic 3>
Hey! <wait 250>What do you want?!?
<wait 100>
Get away from me, freak!!!
<k> mac_0_017 Oh, come off it, you airhead!
<wait 250>
I know it's tough for you, but
don't play dumb with me!
<k>
<p>
I've seen you walking around
town asking for information
about the Crystal Stars.
<k>
<p>
Well, now I'm doing the asking,
so be a good girl and tell us
what you know!<wait 250> Right.<wait 250> NOW!
<k> mac_0_018 Never! <wait 250>I don't have anything
to say to you creeps! <wait 250>Eww!
<k> mac_0_019 I suppose it wouldn't be right
if a sassy little lass like you
met with an untimely demise...
<k>
<p>
Buh! <wait 250>Buh! <wait 250>Buh huh huh!
<wait 250>
Boys, we're taking this
firebrand to our fortress!
<k> mac_0_020 As you command,<wait 250> Lord Crump!
<wait 250>
We're on it!
<k> mac_0_021 N-No!<wait 250> Stop right there, you
weirdos!<wait 250> I'll scream! <wait 250>Really!
<k> mac_0_022 Like I'd go anywhere with
smelly lunatics like you!
<wait 250><dynamic 3>
Hmph! <wait 250>Not likely!
<k> mac_0_023 Whuh?
<k>
<p>
What do you think YOU'RE
doing, chump?<wait 250> You think you
can screw up my plans?!?
<k> mac_0_024 Gah!<wait 250> It's always something...
<k>
<p>
Looks like I'm going to have
to give you a little taste
of the old <dynamic 3>CRUMP-A-BOMB</dynamic>!
<k> mac_0_b_t1_000 <col c00000ff>Battle</col> time, Mister Man!
<wait 300>
Just find a way to beat
this freak of the week, OK?
<k>
<p>
Don't sweat the details.
Just <col c00000ff>jump</col> on him and hit
him with your <col c00000ff>hammer</col>!
<k> mac_0_b_t1_001 Sweet!<wait 250> You KNOW that hurt!
<wait 250>
Wow, I gotta say, you're
tougher than you look.
<k>
<p>
Keep it up and you'll beat
him in no time!
<k> mac_0_b_t1_002 Yes! <wait 250>You're doing awesome!
<wait 250>
Don't you let up!
<k> mac_0_b_t1_003 You've got him on the ropes!
<wait 250>
C'mon! <wait 250>Keep whaling on him!
<k> mac_0_b_t1_004 You did it! <wait 250>You did it!<wait 250> YESSS!
<wait 250>
And you got <col c00000ff>Star Points</col>!!!
<k> mac_0_b_t1_005 Yeah, I bet you know, but you
get these things called Star
Points when you win battles.
<k>
<p>
When you get 100 points,
you'll <col c00000ff>go up a level</col>.
<wait 250>
Don't forget that, OK?
<k> mac_0_025 Buh!<wait 250> Buh!<wait 250> Buh huh huh!
<wait 250>
OK, you got a couple decent
shots in, I'll give you that.
<k>
<p>
But...<wait 250>unfortunately for you,
that means...
<k> mac_0_026 <dynamic 3><scale 2.2><shake>
IT'S GO TIME!
<k> mac_0_027 <dynamic 3><scale 2>
PUNISH HIM!
<k> mac_0_028 Quick!<wait 250> This way!
<k> mac_0_029 Phew!<wait 250> What a bunch of loons!
<wait 250>
Let's just sneak out of here,
what do you say?
<k> mac_0_030 Buh-HUUUUUH?!?
<k> mac_0_031 <dynamic 3><scale 2.5><shake>
STOPPP!!!
<k> mac_0_032 Where'd they go?!?<wait 250> Huh?
<wait 250>
You!<wait 250> Johnson!<wait 250> Did you see
them?<wait 250> Did anyone?
<k> mac_0_033 Uh...<wait 250> Crud!<wait 250> They bolted!
<k> mac_2_072 Hey, back off, you creep!
<wait 250>
You want something, or you
just like sidling up to people?
<k> mac_2_073 WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!?
<wait 250>
Daddy asked you to find us?
<wait 250>
And take us to him?!?
<k> mac_2_074 Frankie, what should we do?
<wait 250>
If Daddy finds us now...
<k>
<p>
Oh, I don't know...<wait 100>and the
boat's coming any minute...
<k> mac_2_075 Dollface...<wait 250> Maybe we oughta
head back and try to talk to
da boss one more time.
<k> mac_2_076 No, Frankie!<wait 100> Don't say that!
<wait 250>
Don't you know what he'll do
to you if we do that?
<k> mac_2_077 Francesca... <wait 250>Babydoll...
<wait 250>
If we can just talk calm-like
wit' da boss, he'll understand.
<k> mac_2_078 Oh, Frankie...<wait 250> My Frankie...
<wait 250>
Don't you love me?
<k> mac_2_079 Of course I love you, sugar
cookie.<wait 250> More dan anybody
in da whole world!
<k> mac_2_080 Then let's go, Frankie! <wait 100>Let's
run! <wait 100>To the ends of the
earth if we have to!
<k> mac_2_081 But, butter biscuit...
<wait 250>
Dey already found us out.
<wait 250>
We can't keep runnin' forever.
<k> mac_2_082 <dynamic 3>
We can, Frankie!<wait 250> The more
you try to put out the flames
of love, the hotter they burn!
<k>
<p>
Until I marry you, no one
will extinguish these flames
of passion! <wait 100>NO ONE!!!
<k> mac_2_083 Don't you see, Mister?
<wait 250>
I beg you: pretend you never
saw us! <wait 250>Can you do that?
<o> mac_2_083_yesno <select 0 1 0 40>
Of course! (Sniff!)
No way, sob sister! mac_2_084 <p>
Oh, thank you!<wait 100> Thank you!
<wait 250>
You're swell, Mister! <wait 100>You're a
real stand-up guy!
<k> mac_2_085 I'll never forget you for
the rest of my life!
<k> mac_2_085_01 Thanks, guy.
<k> mac_2_086 <p>
Wh-What did you say to me?
<wait 250>
You terrible, terrible man!
<k>
<p>
Fine! <wait 100>Have it your way! <wait 100>But
we won't go with you! <wait 100>Never!
<wait 250>
I won't move from this spot!
<k> mac_2_087 No! <wait 100>Bug off! <wait 100>I'm not going
anywhere with you!
<k> mac_2_087_01 Aww, what am I gonna do
wit' dis crazy dame?
<k> mac_2_088_kur What should we do, Mario?
<wait 250>
We at least have to tell
Don Pianta SOMETHING...
<k>
<p>
But...<wait 100> That stuff about our
luck turning terrible didn't
sound all that appetizing...
<k> mac_2_088_nok Umm... <wait 100>What should we do?
<wait 250>
I mean, I guess we should go
tell Don Pianta something.
<k>
<p>
But I...<wait 100> I don't want our luck
to turn terrible... <wait 100>Whatever
THAT means!
<k> mac_2_088_win Oh, whatever should we do?
<wait 250>
We have to say SOMETHING
to that Don Pianta fellow...
<k>
<p>
I must say, though...<wait 100> I don't
fancy a run of terrible luck.
<wait 250>
That would be unfortunate.
<k> mac_4_024 I wish I knew for sure
whether or not my older
brother was on Keelhaul Key...
<k> mac_4_025 If I could just get my mitts
on that treasure, I'd never
work again, by crummity!
<k>
<p>
I could frolic all day like
a big, bloomin' sea turtle!
<wait 250>
Don't 'urt to dream, do it?
<k> mac_4_027 Starboard ho!<wait 250> Port ho!
<wait 250>
Giant monster Blooper ho!
<wait 250>
I'm practicing my "ho's"!
<k> mac_4_028 Right fair weather today, eh?
<wait 250>
Yeah, perfect day to set sail,
if I do say so!
<k>
<p>
Wouldn't mind a bit if the
whole journey blew in fair as
today, no sirree bob!
<k> mac_4_029 Uh, pleased to meet...
<wait 250>
Um, your acquaintance...
<wait 250>
Buh huh huh huh huh...
<k> mac_4_029_01 At last, my dreams will come
true! <wait 250>I'm gonna open my very
own shop on Keelhaul Key!
<k>
<p>
I don't care if it's small
and ramshackle!<wait 250> It'll be mine!
<wait 250>
I just have one slight worry...
<k>
<p>
Keelhaul Key is a deserted,
cursed island...<wait 250> You think I'll
get much foot traffic?
<k> mac_4_029_02 I...<wait 250> I always dreamed of the
day I'd leave this town.
<k>
<p>
I don't care if there are
pirates or ghosts or undead
vampires where we're going.
<k>
<p>
It's gotta be worlds better
than this stinkhole!
<k> mac_4_030 Ah, yes.<wait 250> So it is you, ah?
<wait 250>
Well, sadly, a slight problem
seems to have popped up.
<k>
<p>
But feast your eyes on this
outrageously fantastic ship!
<wait 250>
She is a fine vessel, no?
<k>
<p>
She is the S.S. Flavion.
<wait 250>
The queen of the countless
ships in my personal fleet!
<k>
<p>
The raw majesty of her hull!
<wait 100>
The pomp and circumstance!
<wait 100>
None can compare to her.
<k>
<p>
Ah!<wait 100> Behold the elegant curve
of her prow!<wait 100> She cuts to the
very SOUL!<wait 250> Don't you agree?
<k>
<p>
But she is not just a beauty...
<wait 250>
She is a savage beast on the
water, tops among sailboats!
<k>
<p>
But above all, I tell you,
this proud ship can...
<k> mac_4_031 Ah!<wait 100> Yes?<wait 250> Did you speak?
<wait 250>
Yes, yes, yes, of course.<wait 250> The
problem that has sprung up.
<k>
<p>
...I had completely forgotten
about it.<wait 250> The S.S. Flavion,
she bewitches me...
<k>
<p>
Yes, well... <wait 100>Here is the issue.
<wait 250>
We...<wait 100>have no navigator.
<wait 250>
He ran off, the dog.
<k>
<p>
The navigator, of course, is
the highest-ranked helmsman.
<wait 250>
They steer ships, you know.
<k>
<p>
Now, here is the real problem.
<wait 100>
The waters around Keelhaul
Key are deathly dangerous.
<k>
<p>
We need an absurdly skilled
helmsman for our navigator.
<wait 250>
It is a, how you say?<wait 250> A pickle.
<k> mac_4_032 Oy, Flavio!
<k> mac_4_033 Heard you talkin' there, sir!
<wait 250>
If you don't mind me sayin'...
<wait 250>
I might 'ave a solution...
<k> mac_4_034 Do not tease me, Pa-Patch!
<wait 250>
You can solve our problem?
<wait 300>
Then spit it out, already!
<k> mac_4_035 Well, sir, I've 'eard talk of
a famed... <wait 100>No!<wait 100> A LEGENDARY
sailor livin' in Rogueport.
<k>
<p>
Yeah, I think he's called
Admiral Bobbery...<wait 250> A salty old
sea dog, by all accounts...
<k>
<p>
But...<wait 100>he's said to 'ave the
Helmsman's Touch, sir: <wait 100>he can
make any ship bow to his will.
<k>
<p>
Thing is, there ain't a soul
wot's seen him on the seas
of late... 
<k> mac_4_036 Bassa-boom! <wait 250>Problem solved!
<wait 250>
Let us scout out this Bobbery
fellow and get him on board!
<k> mac_4_037 As is customary, my captain
will handle all negotiations.
<wait 250>
That...<wait 100>would be you, Mario.
<k>
<p>
That DOES sound fair to
everyone, does it not?
<k> mac_4_038 <small>
<scale 0.67>
No complaints!
<wait 1000> mac_4_039 <small>
<scale 0.67>
Aye aye, sir!
<wait 1000> mac_4_041 <small>
<scale 0.67>
Aye aye AYE!
<wait 1000> mac_4_042 <small>
<scale 0.67>
I'm on board!
<wait 1000> mac_4_043 <small>
<scale 0.67>
Good plan!
<wait 1000> mac_4_043_01 <small>
<scale 0.67>
Sounds fair, sir!
<wait 1000> mac_4_043_02 <small>
<scale 0.67>
Sure thing!
<wait 1000> mac_4_044 ...Then it is decided.
<k>
<p>
You must find this Bobbery
and bring him here.<wait 250> Our
fortune sails with you!
<k> mac_4_045 You must find this Bobbery
and bring him here.<wait 250> Our
fortune sails with you!
<k> mac_4_045_01 You found someone who
matches Bobbery's description
but claims he is not him?
<k>
<p>
Strange... <wait 250>I would ask someone
who is knowledgeable about
the neighborhood about this.
<k> mac_4_045_02 Bobbery refused?<wait 250> How vexing.
<wait 250>
But...<wait 100>is it not your job to
solve this problem, hmm?
<k>
<p>
Why don't you find someone
who knows Bobbery and see
what you can find out?
<k> mac_4_088 Ah, the smell of the sea...
<wait 250>
I'd forgotten how sweet a
scent it can be...
<k> mac_4_089 I knew you would get Bobbery
on board, you wonderful
mustached man, you!
<k>
<p>
To you, I must say AHOY!
<wait 250>
I was wise to choose you as
captain! <wait 100>Ahoy to me, as well!
<k> mac_4_090 My men have already loaded
our cargo and supplies.<wait 100> Yes!
<wait 250>
Preparations are complete!
<k>
<p>
If you have no errands, we
can depart at once!<wait 250> What do
you say? <wait 250>Shall we set sail?
<o> mac_4_090_yesno <select 0 1 0 40>
Yeah, let's shove off!
No, not yet. mac_4_091 So you are all ready for
our epic voyage, then?
<o> mac_4_092 <p>
Then take care of what you
must, you dragging anchor!
<wait 250>
The sea awaits us!
<k> mac_4_093 Very well!<wait 100> To the sea!
<wait 250>
Raise anchor and set sails
for thrills and emotion!
<k>
<p>
And romance!<wait 100> And money!
<wait 250>
Our destination is dread
Keelhaul Key!!!
<k> mac_4_094  <scale 2.5>
<dynamic 3>Wait up!</dynamic></scale>
<k> mac_4_095 This is X-Naut One here,
come back, dude? <wait 500>I repeat,
X-Naut One here, over.
<k>
<p>
Roger, reading you five-by.
<wait 250>
Infiltration is successful.
<wait 250>
X-Naut Black aboard vessel.
<k>
<p>
Repeat:<wait 250> X-Naut Black
is on board the vessel...
<k> mac_5_000_00 At last we return, slathered
in glory, to my hometown: 
<wait 250>
sweet Rogueport!
<k> mac_5_000_01 Of course, it is only because
of my courageous efforts
that we return at all, ah?
<k>
<p>
But, of course, you all know
that, and know it well...
<k> mac_5_000_02 Yes, yes, Master Flavio.
<k> mac_5_000_03 But now, please excuse us.
<wait 250>
Perhaps chance will bring us
all together again someday.
<k> mac_5_000_04 Wh-What?<wait 250> Hey!<wait 250> Where are...
<wait 250>
Y-You're all leaving already?
<wait 250>
Ah...<wait 250> That was harsh.
<k> mac_5_000_05 Such is life, Captain Mario.
<wait 250>
You are anxious to continue
your own adventure also, ah?
<k> mac_5_000_06 One day you may surpass the
great and fabulous Flavio in
greatness and fabulousness.
<k>
<p>
It is not likely, I assure you,
but you should, how you say,
shoot for the stars, ah?
<k>
<p>
If ever you should reach
the pinnacle, remember to
shout "FLAVIO" to the wind!
<k> mac_5_000_07 <boss>
That reminds me, amigo...
<k> mac_5_000_08 <boss>
If you ever get the urge to
return to Keelhaul Key, just
say the word, OK?
<k>
<p>
I will send you to the island
faster than the fastest
winds blow, comprende?
<k> mac_5_000_09 Yes, yes, you giant skull, you.
<wait 250>
Your time in the spotlight
is done. <wait 100>Get over yourself.
<k>
<p>
AHEM!
<k>
<p>
Well, my adoring fans have
gone, so I will be excusing
myself now, as well.
<k>
<p>
If you see me in town, I would
permit you to say hello to me.
<wait 250>
May we meet again, ah?
<k> mac_5_000_10_kur Well, Mario,<wait 250> we probably
oughta go, too, don'tcha
think?<wait 100> Let's go to the door.
<k> mac_5_000_10_nok Well, Mario...<wait 250> I guess we
should go, too. <wait 100>Let's head
down to the door, huh?
<k> mac_5_000_10_win Well, that's that, Mario...
<wait 250>
I suppose we should go, too.
<wait 100>
Let's make for the door.
<k> mac_5_000_10_yos OK, Gonzales!<wait 250> That's our cue!
<wait 100>
Let's break out of here and
head for the door!
<k> mac_5_000_10_viv So, Mario...<wait 250> Don't you think
maybe we should go, too?
<wait 250>
Maybe go to the door.
<k> mac_5_000_10_bom Well, well, well, old boy...
<wait 250>
I should think we'd head
for that door at this point.
<k> mac_5_000_10_chu Mario...<wait 250> I think the time is
right for us to head for
the door, don't you think?
<k> mac_5_038 We have to go see Daddy
immediately!
<k> mac_5_039 You got it, Francesca!
<k> mac_8_01 You're a strange one, sir.
<wait 250>
It must be something special
to convince you to return.
<k>
<p>
Although, if I had a Goomba
that cute waiting for me at
the dock, I might return, too.
<k>
<p>
Well, whatever you're doing,
be careful.<wait 250> Good-bye, sir!
<k> mac_8_02 Long time, no see, Mario!
<wait 250>
I'm totally glad I got to see
you again! <wait 250>This is awesome!
<k>
<p>
Everyone's ready!<wait 300> We heard
you were coming, so we've
been waiting here for you!
<k>
<p>
So, are you ready to go?
<wait 300>
Wherever you wanna go, we
are so there with you!
<k> gor_00_01_01 Oy!<wait 250> Welcome to Rogueport!
<wait 250>
Bit of a nasty place, eh?
<wait 250>
You got guts, comin' here.
<k>
<p>
You look a bit green, so 'ave
a wee bit of advice, on me:
<wait 300>
hit that <col c00000ff>Save Block</col> to save.
<k>
<p>
'Cause the thing about life is,
ya never know when you're
gonna kick the ol' bucket.
<k> gor_00_01_02 Ooh, yeah, we got ships from
all over the bloomin' world
comin' in an' outta 'ere.
<k>
<p>
We're, whatta ya call 'em?
<wait 250>
Longshoremen, like.<wait 250> We load
an' unload cargo all day.
<k> gor_00_01_03 Ooh, yeah, we got ships from
all over the bloomin' world
comin' in an' outta 'ere.
<k>
<p>
We're, whatta ya call 'em?
<wait 250>
Longshoremen, like.<wait 250> We load
an' unload cargo all day.
<k> gor_00_01_04 Good winds blow through this
ol' port.<wait 250> Right filthy as it is,
<wait 250>
dreams still come true 'ere.
<k> gor_00_01_05 Good winds blow through this
ol' port. <wait 250>Right filthy as it is,
<wait 250>
dreams still come true 'ere.
<k> gor_00_01_06 Good winds blow through this
ol' port. <wait 250>Right filthy as it is,
<wait 250>
dreams still come true 'ere.
<k> gor_00_01_07 Oy!<wait 250> You!<wait 250> With the mustache!
<wait 250>
What's wif the stink-eye, eh?
<wait 250>
You got somethin' to say?
<k>
<p>
Right, then, ask me anythin'!
<wait 250>
I'm like an encyclopedia,
I am! <wait 250>I can answer anythin'!
<k> gor_00_01_07_01 Ooh...<wait 250> Keelhaul Key...
<k>
<p>
Listen, mate...
<k>
<p>
Don't ask me about that
place. <wait 250>I got no need for
a curse from the pirate king.
<k> gor_00_01_08 So, you're wif these other
fools, eh?<dkey><wait 500></dkey> You only got one
life! <wait 250>You should treasure it...
<k>
<p>
But 'ey, if you do go there,
give my regards to all my
dead mates, all right?
<k> gor_00_01_08_01 Admiral Bobbery?
<k>
<p>
Now that you mention it, I
have heard that bloke was a
navigator like no other.
<k>
<p>
'Course, I also heard he was
dead.<wait 250> That's the thing
about rumors...<wait 250> What's true?
<k> gor_00_01_08_02 Yer another one o' them
idiots, eh?<wait 300> You only got one
life!<wait 250> You oughta treasure it!
<k>
<p>
Well, if you do go to that
'orrible place, say 'ello
to my dead chums, eh?
<k> gor_00_01_09 You came back from that
island alive!<wait 250> Mate, yer a
bloomin' freak of nature!
<k>
<p>
Yer a master! <wait 250>Yer a true
tamer of the high seas!
<wait 250>
Yer more man than I am!
<k> gor_00_01_10 You came back from that
island alive!<wait 250> Mate, yer a
bloomin' freak of nature!
<k>
<p>
Yer a master! <wait 250>Yer a true
tamer of the high seas!
<wait 250>
Yer more man than I am!
<k> gor_00_01_11 You came back from that
island alive!<wait 250> Mate, yer a
bloomin' freak of nature!
<k>
<p>
Yer a master! <wait 250>Yer a true
tamer of the high seas!
<wait 250>
Yer more man than I am!
<k> gor_00_01_12 The sky sure got dark in a
hurry, didn't it? <wait 250>Huh.
<wait 250>
Eh!<wait 250> Prob'ly nothin'!
<k> gor_00_02_01 Blimey!<wait 250> A fight?!? <wait 250>Corkin'!
<k>
<p>
Heh heh!<wait 250> Ain't nothin' so fun
as watchin' some poor bloke
'ave it out wif his missus, eh?
<k>
<p>
Am I right, mate?
<k> gor_00_02_02 Lissen, mate...<wait 250> You'll run into
all sorts o' trouble if you
don't keep your eyes peeled.
<k>
<p>
This is ROGUEport, after all.
<wait 250>
The town's rotten wif crooks,
thieves, an' 'ooligans.
<k> gor_00_02_03 Lissen, mate...<wait 250> You'll run into
all sorts o' trouble if you
don't keep your eyes peeled.
<k>
<p>
This is ROGUEport, after all.
<wait 250>
The town's rotten wif crooks,
thieves, an' 'ooligans.
<k> gor_00_02_04 Lissen, mate...<wait 250> You'll run into
all sorts o' trouble if you
don't keep your eyes peeled.
<k>
<p>
This is ROGUEport, after all.
The town's rotten wif crooks,
thieves, an' 'ooligans.
<k> gor_00_02_05 Lissen, mate...<wait 250> You'll run into
all sorts o' trouble if you
don't keep your eyes peeled.
<k>
<p>
This is ROGUEport, after all.
<wait 250>
The town's rotten wif crooks,
thieves, an' 'ooligans.
<k> gor_00_02_06 Lissen, mate...<wait 250> You'll run into
all sorts o' trouble if you
don't keep your eyes peeled.
<k>
<p>
This is ROGUEport, after all.
<wait 250>
The town's rotten wif crooks,
thieves, an' 'ooligans.
<k> gor_00_02_07 K-<wait 250>Keelhaul Key?
<k>
<p>
You mean the island where
the treasure hoard of Cortez,
the pirate king, is hidden?
<k>
<p>
So...you want treasure, eh?
<wait 250>
Fine, but keep an eye out or
the pirate curse'll get ya!
<k> gor_00_02_08 So THAT'S how you're doin' it!
<wait 250>
You an that mental Flavio...
<wait 250>
Uh, rather, that dashin' guy...
<k>
<p>
Well, at any rate, be careful.
<wait 250>
That island is right nasty.
<wait 250>
Prepare yourself, eh?
<k> gor_00_02_08_01 Admiral Bobbery?
<k>
<p>
Yeah, sure, that bloke used
to practically live at Podley's
Place, on the plaza.
<k>
<p>
He'd stay too late every now
an' then an' that lovely wife
of his would pick 'im up.
<k> gor_00_02_08_02 Going at last, are ya?
<wait 250>
Try not to die a 'orrible
death, all right, then?
<k> gor_00_02_09 So, there WERE ghosts, eh?
<wait 250>
I don't care what kinda ship
ya got! <wait 250>I'd of been paralyzed!
<k>
<p>
But hey! <wait 250>Comin' back on a
better ship than you left on
is quite the score!
<k> gor_00_02_10 So, there WERE ghosts, eh?
<wait 250>
I don't care what kinda ship
ya got! <wait 250>I'd of been paralyzed!
<k>
<p>
But hey! <wait 250>Comin' back on a
better ship than you left on
is quite the score!
<k> gor_00_02_11 So, there WERE ghosts, eh?
<wait 250>
I don't care what kinda ship
ya got!<wait 250> I'd of been paralyzed!
<k>
<p>
But hey! <wait 250>Comin' back on a
better ship than you left on
is quite the score!
<k> gor_00_02_12 Oy there, mate!<wait 250> How's about I
catch a ride on that trim
ship of yours sometime!
<k> gor_00_03_01 What you want, pal?<wait 250> Huh?
<wait 250>
A princess in a pink dress?
<k>
<p>
I ain't seen nothing like
that, no.<wait 250> I'd remember a
princess, probably.
<k>
<p>
Why do you want this chick,
anyway, pal?<wait 250> Owe you money?
<wait 250>
Or is she yer girlfriend?
<k> gor_00_03_02 Not that you care, but I
gave up all my life's dreams.
<wait 250>
Now I just stare at the sea.
<k>
<p>
I walk around...<wait 250>alone.<wait 250> I wait
for a ship that never returns.
<wait 250>
Life stinks, you know that?
<k> gor_00_03_03 Not that you care, but I
gave up all my life's dreams.
<wait 250>
Now I just stare at the sea.
<k>
<p>
I walk around...<wait 250>alone.<wait 250> I wait
for a ship that never returns.
<wait 250>
Life stinks, you know that?
<k> gor_00_03_04 Once, a great pirate named
Cortez wreaked havoc on
these seas, y'know.
<k>
<p>
People in town still tell
stories about that guy...
<wait 250>
He's like a legend...
<k> gor_00_03_05 Once, a great pirate named
Cortez wreaked havoc on
these seas, y'know.
<k>
<p>
People in town still tell
stories about that guy...
<wait 250>
He's like a legend...
<k> gor_00_03_06 Once, a great pirate named
Cortez wreaked havoc on
these seas, y'know.
<k>
<p>
People in town still tell
stories about that guy...
<wait 250>
He's like a legend...
<k> gor_00_03_07 See that ship docked there?
<wait 250>
She belongs to Flavio, the
merchant trader.
<k>
<p>
He don't sail too often,
though. <wait 250>Mostly he hangs at
Podley's joint on the plaza.
<k> gor_00_03_08 Off to that island, are ya?
<wait 250>
Well, at least Flavio's ship is
the best in the harbor.
<k>
<p>
You oughta be fine<wait 150> as long as
you don't see any ghosts.
<k>
<p>
But<wait 250> if the pirate king's curse
is real, there ain't a ship on
the sea that can save you.
<k> gor_00_03_08_01 Off to that island, are ya?
<wait 250>
Well, at least Flavio's ship is
the best in the harbor.
<k>
<p>
You oughta be fine<wait 150> as long as
you don't see any ghosts.
<k>
<p>
But<wait 250> if the pirate king's curse
is real, there ain't a ship on
the sea that can save you.
<k> gor_00_03_08_02 I'm more interested in the
casualties of a treasure hunt
than I am in the treasure.
<k>
<p>
Morbid, huh?<wait 250> Yeah, I know.
<wait 250>
Well, you try not to become
a treasure ghost, OK, pal?
<k> gor_00_03_09 If it weren't for you, those
guys never would've returned.
<wait 250>
Thanks, pal!
<k> gor_00_03_10 If it weren't for you, those
guys never would've returned.
<wait 250>
Thanks, pal!
<k> gor_00_03_11 If it weren't for you, those
guys never would've returned.
<wait 250>
Thanks, pal!
<k> gor_00_03_12 Hey, the sun came back, pal!
<wait 250>
Was it you?<wait 250> Did YOU save us?
<wait 250>
I'm...happy!<wait 250> I'm SOOO happy!
<k>
<p>
I want to embrace life again...
<wait 250>
I want to BELIEVE again...
<wait 250>
Sniff...<wait 250> I love you, man.
<k> gor_00_04_01 Hey, in case you don't know,
the plaza's through the gate
at the top of the stairs.
<k>
<p>
There are shops and inns and
stuff there. <wait 250>You ought to
take a good look around.
<k> gor_00_04_02 Hey, in case you don't know,
the plaza's through the gate
at the top of the stairs.
<k>
<p>
There are shops and inns and
stuff there. <wait 250>You ought to
take a good look around.
<k> gor_00_04_03 You know what I've learned?
<wait 250>
The world is full of strange
and mysterious places.<wait 250> Yup.
<k>
<p>
I sure would love to go see
them all one day.<wait 250> That'd be a
logistical nightmare, though.
<k> gor_00_04_04 Yup, the world sure is full of
strange and mind-warpingly
wonderful places, all right...
<k>
<p>
What's that? <wait 250>...Boggly Woods?
<wait 250>
Huh!<wait 250> Never heard of them...
<wait 250>
I'd love to see 'em one day...
<k> gor_00_04_05 Yup, the world sure is full of
strange and mind-bogglingly
sensational places, all right...
<k>
<p>
What's that? A sky-city?
<wait 250>
Huh! <wait 250>Never heard of THAT...
<wait 250>
I'd love to see it one day...
<k> gor_00_04_06 Yup, the world sure is full of
strange and mind-bendingly
fantastic places, all right...
<k>
<p>
...A town in perpetual dusk?
<wait 250>
Huh! <wait 250>Never heard of THAT...
<wait 250>
I'd love to see it one day...
<k> gor_00_04_07 ...What? Keelhaul Key?
<wait 250>
Oh, that place is absolutely
awful, I've heard.
<k>
<p>
Not long ago, ship after ship
went there hunting treasure,
but none ever returned...
<k>
<p>
I bet they met the bad end
of the pirate king's curse.
<wait 250>
Those guys were dumb.
<k> gor_00_04_08 Setting sail at last, eh?
<wait 250>
Treasure has its allure, but
my family needs me.
<k>
<p>
Dreaming dreams is all well
and good, but certain-death
voyages? <wait 250>I'll pass, thanks.
<k> gor_00_04_08_01 Admiral Bobbery?
<k>
<p>
I'm fairly sure there was an
old guy by that name living
in the east part of town.
<k> gor_00_04_08_02 Setting sail at last, eh?
<wait 250>
Treasure has its allure, but
my family needs me.
<k>
<p>
Dreaming dreams is all well
and good, but certain-death
voyages? <wait 250>I'll pass, thanks.
<k> gor_00_04_09 Wow, those guys all looked
excited...<wait 250> They didn't get rich,
but I still kind of envy them.
<k> gor_00_04_10 ...Poshley Heights?<wait 250> Only filthy-
rich folks live there, right?
<wait 250>
Not that I've ever been...
<k> gor_00_04_11 WHAT?!?<wait 250> You went to the
dang moon?
<k>
<p>
Why should I believe you?
<wait 250>
Did you get the man in the
moon's autograph?
<k> gor_00_04_12 What?!? <wait 250>There was an evil
shadow queen sleeping deep
beneath this town?!?
<k>
<p>
Huh? <wait 250>And you defeated her?
<dkey><wait 500></dkey>
Listen...<wait 250> You really need to
quit with the compulsive lying.
<k> gor_00_05_01 Yikes. <wait 250>Looks like trouble
over there...<wait 250> Probably best
not to get involved, huh?
<k>
<p>
I wouldn't meddle with other
people's problems in this town,
even if I had an extra life.
<k> gor_00_05_02 Who, me?<wait 250> Well, I'm a bit down.
<wait 250>
My older brother left port
just the other day.
<k>
<p>
I wonder how he's doing now?
<wait 250>
I just hope he comes back in
one piece...
<k> gor_00_05_03 Who, me?<wait 250> Well, I'm a bit down.
<wait 250>
My older brother left port
just the other day.
<k>
<p>
I wonder how he's doing now?
<wait 250>
I just hope he comes back in
one piece...
<k> gor_00_05_04 Who, me?<wait 250> Well, I'm a bit down.
<wait 250>
My older brother left port
just the other day.
<k>
<p>
I wonder how he's doing now?
<wait 250>
I just hope he comes back in
one piece...
<k> gor_00_05_05 Who, me?<wait 250> Well, I'm a bit down.
<wait 250>
My older brother left port
just the other day.
<k>
<p>
I wonder how he's doing now?
<wait 250>
I just hope he comes back in
one piece...
<k> gor_00_05_06 Who, me?<wait 250> Well, I'm a bit down.
<wait 250>
My older brother left port
just the other day.
<k>
<p>
I wonder how he's doing now?
<wait 250>
I just hope he comes back in
one piece...
<k> gor_00_05_07 KEELHAUL KEY?!?
<k>
<p>
That's that cursed island!
<wait 250>
Don't get mixed up with that
place, for your own sake...
<k> gor_00_05_08 I might as well tell you...
<wait 250>
My brother...<wait 250>went to Keelhaul
Key and never returned.
<k>
<p>
I get woozy just thinking of
it, but I've decided to work
up my courage and sail there.
<k> gor_00_05_09 My big brother came back,
safe and sound!
<k>
<p>
It's all thanks to you!
<wait 250>
Thank you, Mario!
<k> gor_00_05_10 My brother learned nothing.
<wait 250>
He's off somewhere else now...
<wait 250>
Doesn't he care about me?
<k>
<p>
I suppose if he wants to go,
it's not my place to stop him...
<wait 250>
But that's pretty weak.
<k> gor_00_05_11 My brother learned nothing.
<wait 250>
He's off somewhere else now...
<wait 250>
Doesn't he care about me?
<k>
<p>
I suppose if he wants to go,
it's not my place to stop him...
<wait 250>
But that's pretty weak.
<k> gor_00_05_12 You saved the world, Mario!
<k>
<p>
My brother could learn a
thing or two about hard work
from you, that's for sure!
<k> gor_00_06_01 Huff!<wait 100> Hoof!<wait 100> Harf!<wait 100> Horf!<wait 100> Haff!
<wait 250>
Outta the way, ya scallywag!
<wait 250>
Move yer ever-lovin' bones!
<k> gor_00_06_02 Huff!<wait 100> Hoof!<wait 100> Harf!<wait 100> Horf!<wait 100> Haff!
<wait 250>
Outta the way, ya dirty dog!
<wait 250>
Move yerself!
<k> gor_00_06_03 No matter 'ow much I work,
it seems like I'll never get
filthy rich...
<k>
<p>
'Course, ain't like I got a
choice. <wait 250>Gotta work to live!
<wait 250>
Which means...
<k>
<p>
Huff!<wait 100> Hoof!<wait 100> Harf!<wait 100> Horf!<wait 100> Haff!
<wait 250>
Outta the way, bilge pump!
<wait 250>
Move yer bloomin' buns!
<k> gor_00_06_04 No matter 'ow much I work,
it seems like I'll never get
filthy rich...
<k>
<p>
'Course, ain't like I got a
choice. <wait 250>Gotta work to live!
<wait 250>
Which means...
<k>
<p>
Huff!<wait 100> Hoof!<wait 100> Harf!<wait 100> Horf!<wait 100> Haff!
<wait 250>
Outta the way, ya dock rat!
<wait 250>
Move yer stinkin' self!
<k> gor_00_06_05 No matter 'ow much I work,
it seems like I'll never get
filthy rich...
<k>
<p>
'Course, ain't like I got a
choice. <wait 250>Gotta work to live!
<wait 250>
Which means...
<k>
<p>
Huff!<wait 100> Hoof!<wait 100> Harf!<wait 100> Horf!<wait 100> Haff!
<wait 250>
Outta the way, grungy dog!
<wait 250>
Move yer lazy bones!
<k> gor_00_06_06 No matter 'ow much I work,
it seems like I'll never get
filthy rich...
<k>
<p>
'Course, ain't like I got a
choice.<wait 250> Gotta work to live!
<wait 250>
Which means...
<k>
<p>
Huff!<wait 100> Hoof!<wait 100> Harf!<wait 100> Horf!<wait 100> Haff!
<wait 250>
Outta the way, ya crumbum!
<wait 250>
Move yer pirate's booty!
<k> gor_00_06_07 No matter 'ow much I work,
life never gets any easier
for me, know wha' I mean?
<k>
<p>
There's got to be a way to
just go <dynamic 3>POOF!</dynamic> an' get rich.
<wait 250>
You know... <dynamic 3>POOF!</dynamic>
<k> gor_00_06_08 Heh heh! <wait 250>Ohhhhh, YES!
<wait 250>
I'm gonna be filthy rich!
<wait 250>
I can't wait to leave port!
<k> gor_00_07_09 Don't make your little brother
worry!<wait 250> Be careful when you
go out to sea from now on!
<k> gor_00_07_10 Aww...<wait 250> I just wanna get on
a boat and sail off to
someplace far, far away...
<k>
<p>
I am a sailor, after all.
<wait 250>
That's what we do.
<k> gor_00_07_11 Aww...<wait 250> I just wanna get on
a boat and sail off to
someplace far, far away...
<k>
<p>
I am a sailor, after all.
<wait 250>
That's our thing.
<k> gor_00_07_12 That dark sky cleared, and
the raging seas calmed down!
<k>
<p>
I can't fight it any longer!
<wait 250>
I'm going out to sea!
<k> gor_00_025 <boss>
You goin' to Keelhaul Key,
amigo?
<o> gor_00_025_yesno <select 0 1 0 40>
Yes
No gor_00_026 <p>
Oh, that so? <wait 250>Well, OK.
<k>
<p>
You decide to go, though, you
just yell, comprende?
<k> gor_00_027 <p>
Excellent!<wait 250> Muy bueno!
<wait 250>
To sea we go, amigo!
<k>
<p>
Set sails! <wait 250>Destination:
<wait 250>
Keelhaul Key!!!
<k> gor_00_000 Machi #1300 gor_00_001 Machi #1301 gor_00_002 Machi #1302 gor_00_003 Machi #1303 gor_00_004 Machi #1304 gor_00_005 Machi #1305 gor_00_006 Machi #1306 gor_00_007 Machi #1307 gor_00_008 Machi #1308 gor_00_009 Machi #1309 gor_00_010 Machi #1310 gor_00_011 Machi #1311 gor_00_012 Machi #1312 gor_00_013 Machi #1313 gor_00_014 Machi #1314 gor_00_015 Machi #1315 gor_00_016 Machi #1316 gor_00_017 Machi #1317 gor_00_018 Machi #1318 gor_00_019 Machi #1319 gor_00_020 Machi #1320 gor_00_021 Machi #1321 gor_00_022 Machi #1322 gor_00_023 Machi #1323 gor_00_024 Machi #1324 gor_00_mail5_00_kur Hey! <wait 250>That's your ring, Mario!
<wait 250>
It must be an e-mail from
Princess Peach!<wait 250> Check it!
<k> gor_00_mail5_00_nok Ummm... <wait 250>I know that sound!
<wait 250>
Think it's an e-mail from
Princess Peach or what?
<k> gor_00_mail5_00_win Mario!<wait 250> Those dulcet tones!
<wait 250>
That dear Princess Peach
has sent you an e-mail!
<k> gor_00_mail5_00_yos Gonzales! <wait 250>That's you, bud!
<wait 250>
That's gotta be an e-mail
from Princess Peach!
<k> gor_00_mail5_00_viv Oh, Mario, listen!
<wait 250>
That must be an e-mail from
Princess Peach!
<k> gor_00_mail5_00_chu Do you hear that, sweetie?
<wait 250>
Your captured princess must
be e-mailing you.
<k> gor_00_mail5_00_bom On your toes, old bean!
<wait 250>
That can only be an e-mail
from Princess Peach!
<k> gor_00_mail5_01 <housou>
Dearest Mario,
I have good news!
<k>
<p>
I don't know where I'm being
held, but there's an odd
computer called TEC here.
<k>
<p>
By cooperating with this TEC,
I've managed to obtain some
of these fiends' data.
<k>
<p>
TEC is currently analyzing
it...and strange as it may
sound, I trust him.
<k>
<p>
Once his analysis is done, I
should be able to provide you
with details of their plans.
<k>
<p>
I'll e-mail you again once I
learn more. Be good, OK?
            -Princess Peach-
<k> gor_00_mail5_02_kur Wow! <wait 250>That Princess Peach is
so totally awesome!<wait 250> Go, girl!
<wait 250>
We better get to work, too!
<k> gor_00_mail5_02_nok Whoa!<wait 250> She's good!<wait 250> They
oughta call her Super Peach!
<wait 250>
We should get to work, too!
<k> gor_00_mail5_02_win Mercy me! <wait 250>Your princess is
quite the go-getter, hmm?
<wait 250>
Let's get to work, as well!
<k> gor_00_mail5_02_yos Rock ON! <wait 250>That princess is
pretty rad, huh?<wait 250> Wow! 
<wait 250>
We oughta get to work, too!
<k> gor_00_mail5_02_viv Oh, my! <wait 250>That princess of
yours is so courageous!
<wait 250>
We'd better get to work, too!
<k> gor_00_mail5_02_bom Great Goobery!<wait 250> Your princess
is no one to be trifled with!
<wait 250>
We'd best get to work, too!
<k> gor_00_mail5_02_chu My, my, my! <wait 250>The princess is
quite capable, isn't she?
<wait 250>
We've work to do, too!
<k> irai_04_004 Cripes! <wait 250>The fraud police!<wait 250> You 
don't give up easy, do you?
<wait 250>
You can't make me pay!
<k> irai_06_001 Move it, ya landlubber!
<wait 250>
Huh? <wait 250>Oh yeah, right, right.
<wait 250>
You took on my trouble, 'ey?
<k>
<p>
My wife brought my lunchbox
to me, but it was empty when
I opened it!
<k>
<p>
I'm so 'ungry, I could eat
walrus whiskers!<wait 250> You gotta
bring me somefin' to eat!
<k>
<p>
How 'bout a, um, lessee...
<wait 250>
Ah, whatever!<wait 250> Anyfin'!
<wait 250>
So long as it's food!
<k>
<p>
Now get to it!
<k>
 irai_06_002 Move it, ya landlubber!
<wait 250>
Huh?<wait 250> Oh, it's you?
<k>
<p>
Did you bring me somefin'
to eat?
<k>
<o> irai_06_003 Hey!<wait 250> That looks right tasty.
<wait 250>
Chomp nomp gromp shnorp...
<wait 250>
Yum, that hit the spot!
<k>
<p>
Now here's your reward!
<k> irai_06_005 Thanks, mate!
<k> irai_06_006 <p>
What, still no grub, mate?
<k>
<p>
I could eat a narwhal!
<wait 250>
Bring me somefin' to eat!
<wait 250>
And make it snappy!
<k> salari_before_000 Hey!<wait 250> You're Mario!
<k> salari_before_001 Wow!<wait 250> This is so cool!<wait 250> I never
thought I'd meet a celebrity
out here!
<k>
<p>
Ooo!<wait 250> I know!<wait 250> Do you want to
make an investment, Mario?
<k> salari_before_002 My name's Lumpy, and I'm
heading out to Dry Dry
Desert to prospect for oil!
<k>
<p>
I've lived my life hoping
to get rich quick...<wait 250>and now
my chance has come!
<k>
<p>
But I still don't have enough
start-up funds.<wait 250> Could you
please lend me some money?
<k> salari_before_003 Ah! <wait 250>Mario!<wait 250> You come again!
<k>
<p>
My dream is to get rich
quick!<wait 250> I'm gonna strike
oil and strike it rich!
<k> salari_before_004 I'm accepting initial
investments of 100 coins
or more.
<o> salari_before_005 <select 0 1 0 40>
I'll lend you cash.
No way, bub! salari_before_006 Thank you so much.
<wait 250>
You won't regret it!
<k> salari_before_007 Thank you so much!
<k>
<p>
Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!
<k> salari_before_008 Fine.<wait 250> Whatever.<wait 250> Be that way.
<k> salari_before_009 <p>
You're poorer than I am.
<k> salari_before_010 Thanks to you, I'm ready
to go!
<k> salari_after_000 Ah!<wait 250> Mario!<wait 250> It's me!<wait 250> Lumpy!
<wait 250>
Don't you remember?
<k>
<p>
I went to Dry Dry Desert to
drill for oil? <wait 250>Ring a bell?
<k> salari_after_000_1 I...
<k> salari_after_000_2 I...
<k> salari_after_001 <dynamic 3.0>I did it!<wait 250> I totally struck oil!!!
</dynamic>
<k> salari_after_002 There were times that I was
covered in dust, weak, and
ready to give up!<wait 250> But... <wait 250>But...
<k>
<p>
But I never lost sight of
the dream...<wait 250> And one day,
I finally seized it!
<k>
<p>
And you believed in me all
this time, Mario! <wait 250>You sure did!
<wait 250>
Thank you so much!
<k>
<p>
I want to return your loan
with a little more just to
show my appreciation!
<k>
<p>
Please, take this!
<k>
 salari_after_003 <system>

You received %d coins!
</system> salari_after_004 Boy, thanks for everything!
<wait 250>
Now you have some capital
to start your own venture!
<k>
<p>
...Just don't let your dream
die, Mario!
<k>
<p>
I know you'll make it
someday! <wait 250>Just like I did!
<k> salari_after_005 There were times that I was
covered in dust, weak, and
ready to give up!<wait 250> But... <wait 250>But...
<k>
<p>
But I never lost sight of
the dream...<wait 250> And one day,
I finally seized it!
<k>
<p>
...Just don't let your dream
die, Mario!
<k>
<p>
I know you'll make it
someday! <wait 250>Just like I did!
<k> salari_after_006 Ah!<wait 250> Mario!<wait 250> How's it going?
<k>
<p>
Hey, guess what?<wait 250> I kept a
journal of my hunt for
black gold!
<k>
<p>
It's a little embarrassing...
<wait 250>
But want to read it?
<o> salari_after_006_1 <select 0 1 0 40>
Read it!
Don't read it. salari_after_007 <p>
Which part would you like
to read?
<o> salari_after_008 <select 0 -1 0 100>
Part 1  The Night Before
Part 2  The Buzzar Fiend
Part 3  A Helping Hand
Part 4  A Reliable Guide
Part 5  The Digging Point
Part 6  The Long Dig
Part 7  The Wrap-up salari_after_009 <diary>

     The Night Before

<k>
<p>
I'm finally off tomorrow!
I've filled my pack with
cheese, and I'm ready to go!
<k>
<p>
My to-do list is crossed off.
I owe so much to all of my
investors... Not just money!
<k>
<p>
The old get-rich-quick
dream...but this is different.
I have a reason...
<k>
<p>
See, I owe it to my hometown.
It's so cold there, people
are constantly shivering.
<k>
<p>
If I find oil and send it
there, then people can use
it to heat their homes.
<k>
<p>
Oil will make me rich and
them happy. It seems to be
the perfect goal, right?
<k>
<p>
I have always, always...
had this dream, since I
was very small.
<k>
<p>
Of course, getting rich is
a big part of it, too, but
who doesn't want money?
<k>
<p>
Money! Money! Cover me with
it, please! Hahhhhhhhhhhh...
Well, enough for tonight...
<k> salari_after_010 <diary>

      The Buzzar Fiend
<k>
<p>
Why did it have to turn out
like this?
<k>
<p>
I got to Toad Town by boat,
then took a train to the
foot of Mt. Rugged.
<k>
<p>
Unfortunately, you can only
get from Mt. Rugged to
Dry Dry Desert on foot.
<k>
<p>
And tragedy waited for me
as I slogged faithfully up
that winding trail...
<k>
<p>
It was a huge, awful vulture!
I had read about it in my
travel brochures!
<k>
<p>
This Buzzar accosted all
travelers on Mt. Rugged!
<k>
<p>
I hightailed it, but Buzzar
had me in its sights.
<k>
<p>
I felt a piercing jolt as
its claws dug deep into my
backpack.
<k>
<p>
After dropping me onto a
cliff, Buzzar seemed to
forget me and disappear.
<k>
<p>
I let out a sigh of relief,
but when I touched my back,
I noticed my pack was gone!
<k>
<p>
My pack! In it was all my
food and money to start
the operation! No!
<k>
<p>
That mangy Buzzar made off
with everything of
importance to me!
<k>
<p>
All I have left is this
journal, a shovel to dig
for oil, and my life...
<k>
<p>
But perhaps living is
miracle enough...or so I'd
like to believe.
<k>
<p>
But now... I can't turn back.
I climbed down the mountain
to the desert.
<k>
<p>
The Dry Dry Desert sprawls
out before me, beckoning
dreamers and fools...
<k>
<p>
I am both, and I set out
with a heart full of dread...
<k> salari_after_011 <diary>

      A Helping Hand

<k>
<p>
I am now in a place called
Dry Dry Outpost.
<k>
<p>
Someone pulled me, lifeless
and parched, from the
merciless desert floor...
<k>
<p>
It was a Koopa with a fine
mustache named Kolorado.
An angel in a pith helmet...
<k>
<p>
He was a world-traveling
adventurer-archaeologist.
<k>
<p>
I told him about Buzzar...
<k>
<p>
And my quest for oil...
And my dreams of riches
and warmth for my people...
<k>
<p>
After I spoke at length,
he gave me food and water.
<k>
<p>
I asked him why he should
be so kind, and he looked
into the distance and said...
<k>
<p>
"Turning one's back on an
ambitious dreamer...
<k>
<p>
"Invites others to do the
same to you, old boy.
<k>
<p>
"I just... I just want to believe
in every dream this sad
old world can muster."
<k>
<p>
This guy, he still chases
his own dreams, dusty
dreams of archaeology.
<k>
<p>
We stayed up all night
discussing each other's
dreams. It was great.
<k> salari_after_012 <diary>

    A Reliable Guide

<k>
<p>
I am now at a desert oasis.
<k>
<p>
After Kolorado left, I set
out from Dry Dry Outpost to
find my digging point.
<k>
<p>
But the desert is so wide...
It's impossible to find
anything without a guide.
<k>
<p>
I had no idea where I was
going, and my head was
splitting in the heat.
<k>
<p>
My throat was burning and
scratchy... Was I awake?
Was I asleep?
<k>
<p>
I heard a voice calling to me
from far away...
<k>
<p>
"Hey, are you a nice guy?
If you're a nice guy, then
give me something nice."
<k>
<p>
I didn't have the food or
water I received from
Kolorado. I had nothing.
<k>
<p>
"Why do you lie here? If you
are a nice guy, give me a
nice thing, and I will help."
<k>
<p>
I croaked: "All I have is...
<k>
<p>

"All I have is my dream..."

<k>
<p>
When I next awoke, I was at
this oasis.
<k>
<p>
"You're awake!" I heard!
<k>
<p>
There was a Squeek there in
a gray head scarf.
<k>
<p>
"My name is Moustafa. You
had nothing to give, but I
got something nice anyway!"
<k>
<p>
I don't know how or why,
but it seems I'd been saved
by yet another stranger...
<k>
<p>
"Do you need a guide?
If there is somewhere you
want to go, I will take you."
<k>
<p>
Unbelievable! I've actually
found a reliable guide.
<k> salari_after_013 <diary>

     The Digging Point

<k>
<p>
We're here! I'm finally at
the spot where I'm supposed
to dig for oil!
<k>
<p>
I was told to draw a line
from a blue cactus to a
cactus-like rock...
<k>
<p>
I went north a precise
distance from the exact
termination point...
<k>
<p>
I ended up here, at a point
between Dry Dry Ruins and
the oasis...
<k>
<p>
Moustafa has guided me this
far with skill and bravery...
<k>
<p>
He said, "You are a nice guy.
Your dream will come true.
Moustafa believes this."
<k>
<p>
He left then, leaving me to
fight this battle on my own!
<k>
<p>
All I have to do is dig
here until I find oil.
That's all...
<k>
<p>
I stocked up on lemons and
limes at the oasis, so I
should last a few days.
<k>
<p>
I MUST find that oil!
<k> salari_after_014 <diary>

        The Long Dig

<k>
<p>
I am digging...for oil now, and...
my hand shakes...as I write
these...perhaps final...words...
<k>
<p>
I have been digging...from
sunup to sundown...but...still
no sign of...that sweet crude...
<k>
<p>
Maybe...I've just picked...
a dry spot...in this cursed
spot...in this cursed desert...
<k>
<p>
But...I'm sure this...is where
Merluvlee...told me to dig...
Yes...I'm sure of it...
<k>
<p>
There's...no more...food...or
water...and even my hopes...
have dwindled...to nothing...
<k>
<p>
Ahhh...this is it...my dream...
dies here...with me...under
these...unforgiving skies...
<k>
<p>
My...dream...
<k>
<p>
My...
<k>
<p>
My...?
<k>
<p>
Wait...no...this is not it...my
dream...is of something...else...
yes...something else...
<k>
<p>
Dig...
<k>
<p>

Keep...digging...
<k>
<p>


I...must...keep...digging...
<k>
<p>
...Arms...move...body...work...
find...oil...
<k> salari_after_015 <diary>

        The Wrap-up

<k>
<p>
I am now on a boat back to
dear Rogueport.
<k>
<p>
I did it! I finally struck
oil in that dry desert!
<k>
<p>
I have left the day-to-day
operation to my men in the
field, and now return home.
<k>
<p>
It all came true... Striking
it rich... Finding oil...
My dream...
<k>
<p>
But...somewhere along the
way, this became more than
just my dream.
<k>
<p>
So many people have helped
to make this dream happen.
So many...
<k>
<p>
"You had nothing to give,
but I got something nice
anyway!" Dear Moustafa...
<k>
<p>
"I just want to believe in
every dream this sad world
can muster." Ah, Kolorado...
<k>
<p>
People who lent me money...
And gave me food... And
showed me the way...
<k>
<p>
So many hands reaching out
to help me...
<k>
<p>
I must do something for all
of them! That feeling has
pushed me even harder...
<k>
<p>
...I must share this feeling
with the people who helped
me as I struggled!
<k>
<p>
I must share these words
that have seared themselves
into my heart:
<k>
<p>
Dreams come true.

                 -Lumpy-
<k>
 salari_after_016 Heh...<wait 250> Yeah, that's a little
embarrassing.<wait 250> Read another?
<o> salari_after_017 <select 0 1 0 40>
Read another.
That's enough! salari_after_018 <p>
I see.
<k>
<p>
Well, I'll just be here,
thinking about what to do
next, so say hi anytime.
<k> luigi_npc_04 I'm Hayzee!<wait 250> And I must say,
Luigi is a great actor, one
of the finest I've seen!
<k>
<p>
After this adventure, we're
going on tour to appear on
stages everywhere!
<k>
<p>
I'm going to be known as
"The Red Miracle"!<wait 250> And, of
course, Luigi will be grass!
<k> ep_01 So...<wait 250> You're leaving, then.
<k> ep_02 Well, that's too bad...
<k>
<p>
Having you around really did
wonders for my research...
<k> ep_03 Aw, Professor, we'd never let
you monopolize Mario for your
research, anyway!
<k>
<p>
Besides, you said I could be
your research assistant for
next term!
<k> ep_04 Hrmm... <wait 250>Yes, that's right.
<wait 250>
And I thank you, Goombella.
<k> ep_05 Mario...<wait 250> Even after you leave
here, please don't forget
about us, all right?
<k>
<p>
And we, in return, will wish
that you find all the best
in the future.
<k> ep_06 Never ever give up, Mario!
<wait 250>
That's the most important
thing I learned from you...
<k>
<p>
Thanks, Mario.<wait 250> Just promise
me you'll think of me now
and again, OK?
<k> ep_07 Ummm... <wait 250>Mario...<wait 250> Thanks to you,
I've found courage and
inner strength.
<k>
<p>
I don't know how to say this,
but...<wait 250>I think I like myself more
since I've known you...
<k>
<p>
And I feel like I've grown
closer to my dad.
<k>
<p>
It's all so hard to put into
words...<wait 250> Ummmmm...
<k> ep_08 My dear, dear Mario...
<wait 250>
I am ready to make my
comeback in the theater now.
<k>
<p>
I've found so many things
on this journey that I can
only express on stage...
<k>
<p>
And with these new themes...
<wait 250>
I am so ready for that
wonderful spotlight again!
<k>
<p>
Please do come see me once
we've finished rehearsing!
<wait 300>
And bring Peach too, dear! <icon HM 0.6 -20 31 0> 
<k>
 ep_09 Gonzales...<wait 500> Oh, yeah, wait.
<wait 250>
I've gotta stop doing that.
<wait 250>
It's MARIO, right?
<k>
<p>
Well...<wait 250> You'll always be
Gonzales to me, man!
<k>
<p>
Because I was born in the
Glitz Pit, and Gonzales is, and
always will be, the champ!
<k>
<p>
So let's meet again, Gonzales!
<wait 250>
I mean it, man!
<k>
<p>


<wait 250><scale 0.67>                                         ...Sniff.
<k>
 ep_10 Uhhhh... <wait 250>Mario...<wait 250> I...<wait 250> I feel...
<wait 250>
I feel like I've grown to lo--
<k>
<p>
<wait 250>
Uh, yeah, um, never mind...
<k>
<p>
...Y-Yeah, I sure do think that
you and Peach make a nice
couple... <wait 250>Hmm hmm hmm...
<k>
<p>
I...<wait 250> I'll never forget my
time traveling with you.
<k>
<p>
So...<wait 250> Don't forget me either...
<k> ep_11 Well, old boy...<wait 250> It was most
agreeable that I had the
chance to meet you...
<k>
<p>
If not for you, then my dear
Scarlette would still gaze
down on a broken Bob-omb...
<k>
<p>
But now, I'm off to sea again!
<wait 250>
I know Scarlette would have
wanted it that way...
<k>
<p>
Let's see each other again,
Mario!<wait 250> And this time, let it
be on the high seas, old boy!
<k>
 ep_12 Well, it is time for us to
part, my little cheese-hunk.
<wait 250>
But I will not say farewell.
<k>
<p>
Because...<wait 250> You're welcome
here anytime.
<k>
<p>
And since you're welcome,
you should come anytime
you please, sweetie!
<k>
<p>
Now, be careful...<wait 250>and until we
meet again...<wait 250>adieu.
<k>
 ep_13 Well, the boat's almost here...
<k> ep_14 <dynamic 3><scale 2.5>
MARIOOOO!
<k> ep_15 Ah, we made it just in time!
<k> ep_16 Take these with you!
<k> ep_17 We brought them so you'd
have something to eat on
the boat! <wait 250>Yummy!
<k> ep_18 These are VERY fresh
Mushrooms!
<k> ep_19 Yup!<wait 250> Here's one for Peach!
<k> ep_20 Oh, how lovely!<wait 250> Thank you!
<k> ep_21 <wait 200>
Everyone...
<wait 250>
<k>
<p>
<wait 100>
If not for all of you, the
world would have fallen into
a horrible darkness.
<k>
<p>
But your brave hearts strove
for peace...
<k>
<p>
...and saved this world!
<k>
<p>
I don't know how to thank
you...<wait 500>but know that the entire
world is in your debt!
<k>
 ep_22 What?<wait 250> Nonsense!<wait 250> We're the
ones who should be thanking
you, Princess!
<k>
<p>
If you hadn't come to our
little town...
<k>
<p>
We'd all be puppets for the
Shadow Queen and Grodus!
<wait 250>
The thought gives me hives!
<k> ep_23 Ah! <wait 250>Look! <wait 250>Your Highness!
<wait 250>
I see the boat!
<k> ep_24 Take care, everyone!
<wait 250>
Farewell!
<k> ep_25 Oh, forgive my lateness, sir!
<wait 250>
I must have dozed off a bit!
<k>
<p>
But please, come on board!
<wait 250>
I'll get you folks back at
full steam!!!
<k> ep_26 Set a course for the
Mushroom Kingdom!
<k> ep_46 <housou>
Well, I'm totally rambling at
this point, so I guess I'd
better wrap it up...
<k>
<p>
I just wanna say, even though
things got tough, I'm grateful
for our time together.
<k>
<p>
And... <wait 250>There is one thing that
kind of weighed on me and I
never got to express to you.
<k>
<p>
See, I...
<k>
<p>
Well... <wait 250>Maybe that's best kept
a secret.
<k> kpa_stg4_011 Haaaack... <wait 400>Oooooooog...
<wait 250>
A-CHOO! <wait 250>That was terrible...<wait 250> 
I gotta get in shape...
<k> kpa_stg4_012 <shake>
Who's...?<wait 200> WAAAAUGH!!!
<wait 250>
It's Bowser, the Koopa king!!!
</shake>
<k> kpa_stg4_013 <small>
<scale 0.67>
<shake>
Someone help!
</shake>
<wait 1000> kpa_stg4_014 <small>
<scale 0.67>
<shake>
He'll eat us!
</shake>
<wait 1000> kpa_stg4_015 THERE you are, Lord Bowser!
<wait 250>
What are you doing here?
<wait 250>
I've been looking all over!
<k>
<p>
If I may ask, where have
you been, Your Sogginess?
<k> kpa_stg4_016 .<wait 250>.<wait 250>.Swimming.
<k> kpa_stg4_017 Really? <wait 250>Neat!<wait 250> As for me...<wait 250> 
Glitzville was <dynamic 3.0>FAN<wait 30>TASTIC!</dynamic><wait 250><wait 300> 
The fights were <dynamic 3.0>SO COOL!
</dynamic>
</wave>
<k>
<p>
I was overcome! <wait 250>Why, even
at my age, I was <wave>shaking
what my momma gave me!</wave> 
<k>
<p>
And then...<wait 250>the Hot Dogs!<wait 250> 
Oh, my gracious!<wait 300><wave> YUMMERLY!</wave> 
<dkey><wait 500></dkey>
You have fun, too? Hm?
<k> kpa_stg4_018 .<wait 300>.<wait 300>.
<k>
<dkey>
<p>
<scale 2><shake>
GRAAARGH!!!
</shake></scale>
</dkey>
<wait 2000> kpa_stg4_019 Lord Bowser...<wait 250> Is that a "no"?
<k> kpa_stg4_020 It was terrible!<wait 250> You hear me?
<wait 250>
I swallowed a dang Blooper!
<wait 250>
I wanted to have FUN!
<k>
<p>
But forget it! <wait 250>It's over!
<k>
<p>
Go get me some solid info
on Princess Peach and the
Crystal Stars! <wait 250>NOW!!!<k> msg_kuri_map <keyxon>
This is Rogueport Harbor.
<dkey><wait 300></dkey>
Ships come here from all
over the world!
<k>
<p>
Everybody's always working
their tails off down here.
<wait 250>
No wonder it's totally sweaty.
<k>
<p>
Sometimes this area's all
stacked high with cargo
from all the ships.
<k>
<p>
The water smells pretty rank,
but that's like, the magic
of a port town, y'know?
<k> j[ <keyxon>
That's Francesca the Pianta.
<dkey><wait 300></dkey>
She's "well connected," get
me?<wait 300> Her dad's a big boss.
<k>
<p>
She doesn't crave money or
power or anything like that,
though.<wait 250> She lives for love.
<k>
<p>
Doesn't that, like, totally
melt your heart?<wait 250> People
could learn from this girl!
<k> s[g <keyxon>
That's Francesca's boyfriend,
Frankie.<dkey><wait 300></dkey> He's the future of
the Pianta syndicate.
<k>
<p>
Hard to believe, isn't it?
<wait 250>
Still, he's the number-two
guy after Don Pianta.
<k>
<p>
You'd think he'd be this
tough guy, but Francesca has
him eating out of her hand.
<k> K̈v <keyxon>
That's Pa-Patch the Bob-omb.
<dkey><wait 300></dkey>
He's a real salty sailor type.
<wait 300>
Totally active guy, huh?
<k>
<p>
Yeah, he looks pretty burly,
too.<wait 300> Gotta love strong
go-getters, huh?
<k> }R <keyxon>
That's the entrepreneur,
Flavio.<dkey><wait 300></dkey> He's like, super-rich.
<wait 250>
He owns lots of ships.
<k>
<p>
I don't know for sure, but
it looks like this ship
is his favorite.
<k> v` <keyxon>
By the sound of it, something
bad happened to this sailor,
and now he hates the sea.
<k>
<p>
Sounds so sad...<wait 250> I wonder
what he thinks about when
he looks out at the ocean...
<k> va <keyxon>
That's a Toad sailor who
works here at Rogueport
Harbor.
<k>
<p>
I hear he loves his family
so much that it's hard for
him to go on long voyages.
<k> vc <keyxon>
That's one of the sailors
going with us to Keelhaul Key.
<k>
<p>
He seems super-motivated,
so we're totally lucky to
have him, know what I mean?
<k> ߂ːv <keyxon>
They call that guy Four-Eyes.
<dkey><wait 300></dkey>
He's one of the sailors coming
with us to Keelhaul Key.
<k>
<p>
I totally feel like I've seen
him somewhere before,
though...
<k>
<p>
<wait 250>
...Maybe I'm just going nuts.
<k> IhIhv <keyxon>
That's a Toad sailor.
<dkey><wait 300></dkey>
He seems pretty freaked out
to be a sailor, but hey.
<k>
<p>
I always hear him worrying
about his brother, so maybe
that's why he's so tweaked.
<k>
<p>
Y'know, speaking of which,
you don't exactly worry
about Luigi much, do you?
<k> IhIhvZ <keyxon>
You know that sailor who's
constantly freaking out?
<wait 250>
That's his brother, there.
<k>
<p>
Talking to guys like this,
it seems like sailors always
want to get back to sea...
<k>
<p>
But they're pros, right?
<wait 250>
Do they really need to worry
about each other so much?
<k> v{` <keyxon>
That's Bomberto, a Bob-omb
sailor.<dkey><wait 300></dkey> He's small, but he's a
super-hard worker.
<k>
<p>
He doesn't just sail, either!
<wait 250>
He loads and unloads stuff,
too!<wait 250> Look at those muscles!
<k> v{a <keyxon>
That's a Bob-omb sailor.
<wait 250>
He does basic harbor work,
like loading and unloading.
<k>
<p>
He's kinda gruff, but he seems
to have decent advice.
<wait 250>
Pretty OK guy, all around.
<k> v{b <keyxon>
That's a Bob-omb sailor.
<dkey><wait 300></dkey>
He's one of the guys going
to Keelhaul Key with us.
<k>
<p>
Why do you think so many
Bob-ombs become sailors?
<wait 300>
Kinda weird, huh?
<k> ReX <keyxon>
That's Cortez, remember?
<dkey><wait 300></dkey>
The dread pirate ghost
feared by all? <wait 250>Ring a bell?
<k>
<p>
Boy, hard to imagine someone
that scary would like us...
<wait 300>
But he's just a big sweetie!
<k>
<p>
Plus, he's like our taxi
service between Rogueport
and Keelhaul Key! <wait 250>I love him!
<k> R <keyxon>
That's Lumpy, a Ratooey.
<dkey><wait 300></dkey>
His dream is to strike it rich
by finding oil.
<k>
<p>
Gotta admire the dedication!
<wait 250>
Guys like this make me want
to chase my dreams harder! 
<k>
<p>
Still...<wait 250> When I talk to him, it
seems more like he's just up
for whatever, you know?
<k> T_[X <keyxon>
That's Admiral Bobbery.
<dkey><wait 300></dkey>
All the dock workers call him
a legendary helmsman.
<k>
<p>
I don't know if that's true,
but he definitely seems like
the most capable sailor here!
<k>
<p>
I know he's been through a
lot, but I'm glad we brought
him around, aren't you?
<k> X <keyxon>
That's Thriff T. the Toad.
<dkey><wait 300></dkey>
He and his brother run the
Toad Bros. Bazaar.
<k>
<p>
He says he wants to go to
Keelhaul Key to open his own
shop.<wait 250> Not a bad dream!
<k>
<p>
I get totally jealous of
people who stay so focused
on their goals, y'know?
<k>
<p>
But...<wait 300> How many customers
does he expect to get on a
deserted island, anyway?
<k> X <keyxon>
That's one of the Toads
who's coming with us to
Keelhaul Key.
<k>
<p>
Sounds like she got tired of
life in Rogueport and wants a
fresh start on Keelhaul Key.
<k>
<p>
Hey, she's young, y'know?
<wait 250>
That's the time to get out
there and try new stuff!
<k> {h[Q <keyxon>
Whoa! <wait 250>Mario, that's the guy!
<dkey><wait 300></dkey>
That's Larson, the thief that
Goomther asked us to catch!
<k>
<p>
So this is where he's been
hiding!<wait 300> Let's nab him and get
the reward!<wait 250> C'mon!
<k> C[W <keyxon>
That's your brother, Loogie...
<dkey><wait 300></dkey>
Wait, no! <wait 250>I mean, uh...Louie...
<dkey><wait 300></dkey>
No, I mean Luigi!
<k>
<p>
If you wonder what Luigi's
up to, I'm sure he'd tell you.
<wait 250>
All you gotta do is ask!
<k>
<p>
In fact, it kinda looks like
he's dying to tell you stuff,
so you oughta rap with him!
<k> NK <keyxon>
That's Luigi's Dayzee friend,
Hayzee.<dkey><wait 300></dkey> Apparently, Hayzee
is an actor/director.
<k>
<p>
You know Luigi's acting debut,
right?<wait 250> The grass thing?
<wait 250>
I could never play grass...
<k>
<p>
I'd wanna play a princess!
<wait 250>
And a prince would wake me
with a kiss...<wait 250> So romantic!
<k>  