FFXVI Side Quest 12 — What You Can Do for the Hideaway

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Table of Contents

Alban’s Request
Quinten’s Thoughts on Randal’s Whereabouts
Finding Quinten’s Subordinate & Randal
Quinten’s Thoughts on Randal’s Work

Alban’s Request

Translated Japanese (Kokuyōka)	Original English	Japanese	Translation Notes
[Alban is stroking his chin in thought in the Hideaway’s Entrance tunnel]	[Alban is stroking his chin in thought in the Hideaway’s Entrance tunnel]	[Alban is stroking his chin in thought in the Hideaway’s Entrance tunnel]
◆ Alban, the Liaison	◆ Ablan, Postmaster	◆ 連絡役のアルバン
He’s taking too long to return home…is that guy okay…?	He’s never this late… I can’t help but fear the worst…	帰りが遅すぎる⋯あいつ大丈夫なのか⋯。
[Clive goes up to Alban]	[Clive goes up to Alban]	[Clive goes up to Alban]
[Alban sighs]	[Alban sighs]	[Alban sighs]
Alban, the Liaison	Alban, Postmaster	連絡役のアルバン
Hmm, I hope he’s okay…	Where are you, Randal…?	ううむ 無事だといいが⋯
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
Is something wrong?	Is everything alright?	どうかしたのか?
[Alban relaxes]	[Alban relaxes]	[Alban relaxes]
Alban, the Liaison	Alban, Postmaster	連絡役のアルバン
Oh, you’re the newcomer…	Forgive me, young man. I was in a world of my own.	おや 君は新入りの⋯
Actually, [one of] our companions who went out to work is taking too long to return… I’m worried because someone with a 《Brand》 is out there…	I’m worried about my friend, you see. He left some time ago, and hasn’t returned. And you know what it’s like out there for a Bearer on his own…	実は 仕事に行った仲間の帰りが遅いんだ⋯ 《刻印》のある者が外に出ているから心配で⋯
[Clive crosses his arms over his chest]	[Clive crosses his arms over his chest]	[Clive crosses his arms over his chest]
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
…He’s a Bearer? It’ll be inconvenient if he’s found.	For coin. Sad though it is, our need outweighs the risk.	⋯ベアラーが? 見つかると厄介だぞ
Alban, the Liaison	Alban, Postmaster	連絡役のアルバン
I’m aware it’s dangerous, but it’s a last resort to earn money.	For coin. Sad though it is, our need outweighs the risk.	危険なのは承知の上さ 金を稼ぐために仕方なくだよ
We need money to keep on living in this Hideaway. Charon’s financial support alone can’t completely cover [everything].	The hideaway can’t survive on goodwill alone, and though Charon does what she can, her coffers aren’t bottomless.	この隠れ家で暮らしていくにも金がいる カローンの資金援助だけでは まかないきれないからな
…That’s right. You… Is it true you used to work as a Bearer-Soldier for Sanbreque?	Wait—you were a soldier, were you not? In the imperial army?	⋯そうだ 君 ザンブレクでベアラー兵を務めていたというのは本当かね?
[Clive rests a hand on his hip]	[Clive rests a hand on his hip]	[Clive rests a hand on his hip]
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
Yeah, that’s right.	…I was.	ああ そうだ
Alban, the Liaison	Alban, Postmaster	連絡役のアルバン
In that case, I’d [like to ask] a favor given your skills. Could you go check on our companion’s situation in my place?	Then might I ask a favor of you? I’m too old to be traipsing hither and yon— will you go and find him for me?	ならば その腕を見込んで頼みがある 私の代わりに 仲間の様子を見に行ってもらえないか?
Do you want to go check on the Bearer’s situation?	Search for the missing Bearer?	ベアラーの様子を見に行きますか?
✓ I’ll go check on it	✓ I’ll do what I can.	✓ 見に行く
← I’ll pass	← Maybe later?	← やめておく
[Clive relaxes]	[Clive relaxes]	[Clive relaxes]
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
Alright, I’ll take it on.	I’ll do what I can.	よし 引き受けよう
Alban, the Liaison	Alban, Postmaster	連絡役のアルバン
Thank you…!	Oh, thank you!	ありがとう⋯!
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
Tell me about our companion.	What can you tell me about your friend?	その仲間について教えてくれ
Alban, the Liaison	Alban, Postmaster	連絡役のアルバン
He’s a young man named “Randal” and he’s currently gone to Lostwing.	His name is Randal. And I suspect you’ll find him in Lostwing.	“ランダル”という名の青年でな 今はロストウィングに出向いている
The Master of 《The Hanged Man》 should know the details. He’s the one who gave him the job.	He’s been working for Quinten, the tavernkeeper. He’ll know something, I’m sure.	詳しいことは《吊し人亭》のマスターが知っているはずだ この仕事をくれたのは彼だからな
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
…You mean Quinten? Understood. I’ll hear what he has to say.	I’ll speak to him.	⋯カンタンのことか 分かった 話を聞いてみよう
Alban, the Liaison	Alban, Postmaster	連絡役のアルバン
Well then, I’m counting on you.	Safe travels, my friend, and thank you again.	それでは 頼んだぞ
[Clive talks to Alban again]	[Clive talks to Alban again]	[Clive talks to Alban again]
Alban, the Liaison	Alban, Postmaster	連絡役のアルバン
Randal went to Lostwing. The Master of 《The Hanged Man》 should know the details.	Randal went off to Lostwing on a job—portering, I believe. I expect the tavernkeeper will know more.	ランダルは ロストウィングに出向いてる 詳しいことは《吊し人亭》のマスターが知っているはずだ

Quinten’s Thoughts on Randal’s Whereabouts

Translated Japanese (Kokuyōka)	Original English	Japanese	Translation Notes
[Clive goes to Lostwing]	[Clive goes to Lostwing]	[Clive goes to Lostwing]
[Clive goes down to Quinten at the Hanged Man’s bar]	[Clive goes down to Quinten at the Hanged Man’s bar]	[Clive goes down to Quinten at the Hanged Man’s bar]
Quinten	Quinten	カンタン
You’re from Cid’s place…what do you want?	Ah, if it isn’t Cid’s young protégé. To what do I owe the pleasure?	シドのとこの⋯何か用でも?
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
I heard a man named Randal works at your place.	I’m looking for a Bearer called Randal. I hear he’s been coming to you for work.	ランダルという男が あんたのところで働いてると聞いた
[Clive rests a hand on his hip]	[Clive rests a hand on his hip]	[Clive rests a hand on his hip]
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
His companions are worried because he’s taking too long to come back, so I came to check on the situation.	He was expected back at the hideaway some time ago. A friend of his asked me to check on him.	彼の戻りが遅いと 仲間が心配していてな 様子を見に来たんだ
Quinten	Quinten	カンタン
Yeah, that guy is helping me transport cargo. There was a lot of it today, so it’s certainly taking longer than usual——	Randal, you say? The porter? Yes, yes, I know him. And I can’t say I’m surprised if he has been delayed—I gave him enough to do.	ああ 奴なら荷運びを手伝ってもらってるよ 今日は荷が多いから たしかにいつもより時間が——
[Quinten strokes his chin in thought]	[Quinten strokes his chin in thought]	[Quinten strokes his chin in thought]
Quinten	Quinten	カンタン
…No, it’s still probably taking too long.	…Though thinking about it, he should probably have been back by now.	⋯いや さすがに遅すぎるか
[Clive relaxes]	[Clive relaxes]	[Clive relaxes]
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
I’ll check it out. Where did Randal go?	I’ll go and look for him. Where was he headed?	俺が見てこよう ランダルはどこへ?
[Quinten relaxes]	[Quinten relaxes]	[Quinten relaxes]
Quinten	Quinten	カンタン
To 《Robert’s Forest Road》, which comes out of the village’s south gate. We’re scheduled to meet up with a business partner at the end of it.	He was to meet an associate of mine to the south of here on Laubert’s Pass.	村の南門を出た《ロベール林道》 その先で 取引相手と落ち合う予定だ
Something might have happened. If you go, be careful.	I do hope nothing’s happened to him. Be sure to let me know, Clive.	何かあったのかもしれん 行くなら気をつけろ
[Clive talks to Quinten again]	[Clive talks to Quinten again]	[Clive talks to Quinten again]
Quinten	Quinten	カンタン
Randal headed for 《Robert’s Forest Road》, which comes out of the south gate. If you go, be careful.	Laubert’s Pass is south of here. Good luck finding Randal. Oh and…take care.	ランダルが向かったのは 南門を出た《ロベール林道》だ 行くなら気をつけろ
[Clive leaves Lostwing by Cutter’s Gate to Robert’s Forest Road]	[Clive leaves Lostwing by Cutter’s Gate to Robert’s Forest Road]	[Clive leaves Lostwing by Cutter’s Gate to Robert’s Forest Road]

Finding Quinten’s Subordinate & Randal

Translated Japanese (Kokuyōka)	Original English	Japanese	Translation Notes
[Clive leaves Lostwing by Cutter’s Gate to Robert’s Forest Road]	[Clive leaves Lostwing by Cutter’s Gate to Robert’s Forest Road]	[Clive leaves Lostwing by Cutter’s Gate to Robert’s Forest Road]
[Clive makes his way down Robert’s Forest Road]	[Clive makes his way down Robert’s Forest Road]	[Clive makes his way down Robert’s Forest Road]
[a man has fallen to one knee in the middle of the road]	[a man has fallen to one knee in the middle of the road]	[a man has fallen to one knee in the middle of the road]
◆ Quinten’s Subordinate	◆ Quinten’s Comrade	◆ カンタンの部下
Uugh…	*groan*	うう⋯。
[Clive kneels down next to the man]	[Clive kneels down next to the man]	[Clive kneels down next to the man]
Quinten’s Subordinate		カンタンの部下
Uugh…		うう⋯
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
Oi, are you alright?	Are you alright?	おい 大丈夫か
[the man looks up at Clive, revealing his face is splattered with blood]	[the man looks up at Clive, revealing his face is splattered with blood]	[the man looks up at Clive, revealing his face is splattered with blood]
Quinten’s Subordinate	Quinten’s Comrade	カンタンの部下
That brooch… You’re the Master’s…!	…The Hanged Man. Thank the gods! You’re one of us!	そのブローチ⋯ あんた マスターの⋯!
It’s terrible. We were attacked by barbarian tribesmen!	We were attacked—beastmen on the road.	大変なんだ 蛮族に襲われた!
And then Randal acted as decoy so they wouldn’t catch me…! I told him he only had to pretend to be a slave in front of our business partner…!	Randal knew he needn’t play the hero, but the recklss sod insisted on drawing them off.	そしたらランダルが 俺を逃がそうと囮になって⋯! 奴隷の真似は 取引相手の前だけでいいって言っのに⋯!	“to pretend” is the idea of “to imitate/mimic”.
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
Where were you attacked?	Where did this happen?	どこで襲われた?
[the man looks over and draws Clive’s attention further off down the road]	[the man looks over and draws Clive’s attention further off down the road]	[the man looks over and draws Clive’s attention further off down the road]
Quinten’s Subordinate	Quinten’s Comrade	カンタンの部下
Up ahead…there’s a slightly open area…	Further down the road, in the clearing.	この先の⋯少し開けた場所だ⋯
[the man looks at Clive]	[the man looks at Clive]	[the man looks at Clive]
Quinten’s Subordinate	Quinten’s Comrade	カンタンの部下
Please save that guy…!	Please—you have to see that he’s safe!	お願いだ 奴を助けてくれ⋯!
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
Yeah, I understand. You’d better go back to Lostwing.	I’ll do what I can. You go back to Lostwing and tell Quinten what happened.	ああ 分かっている あんたはロストウィングへ戻っておけ
[Clive stands up to leave the man]	[Clive stands up to leave the man]	[Clive stands up to leave the man]
[Clive talks to the man again]	[Clive talks to the man again]	[Clive talks to the man again]
Quinten’s Subordinate	Quinten’s Comrade	カンタンの部下
We were attacked by barbarian tribesmen in a slightly open area up ahead… Please save Randal…!	The clearing where we were attacked…it’s not far from here. Go! Find Randal!	蛮族に襲われたのは この先の少し開けた場所だ⋯ どうかランダルを助けてくれ⋯!
[Clive makes his way down Robert’s Forest Road to the clearing by the Norvant River]	[Clive makes his way down Robert’s Forest Road to the clearing by the Norvant River]	[Clive makes his way down Robert’s Forest Road to the clearing by the Norvant River]
[there are several goblins and a gigas surrounding a wagon in the clearing]	[there are several goblins and a gigas surrounding a wagon in the clearing]	[there are several goblins and a gigas surrounding a wagon in the clearing]
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
A wagon…! Is that those guys’ doing?!	Goblins… Why am I not surprised?	荷車が⋯! こいつらの仕業か!
[Clive fights and defeats the goblins and gigas]	[Clive fights and defeats the goblins and gigas]	[Clive fights and defeats the goblins and gigas]
[Clive goes over to the body of a dead and bloody Bearer near the wagon]	[Clive goes over to the body of a dead and bloody Bearer near the wagon]	[Clive goes over to the body of a dead and bloody Bearer near the wagon]
[Clive kneels down next to the Bearer]	[Clive kneels down next to the Bearer]	[Clive kneels down next to the Bearer]
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
Randal… I guess I wasn’t in time…	Sorry, Randal. Looks like I was too late…	ランダル⋯ 間に合わなかったか⋯
I can’t just leave the body like this… I’ll go back and discuss it with Quinten.	He doesn’t deserve to rot by the roadside. I’ll speak to Quinten.	遺体をこのままにはしておけないな⋯ 戻ってカンタンに相談しよう
[Clive makes his way back to Lostwing]	[Clive makes his way back to Lostwing]	[Clive makes his way back to Lostwing]

Quinten’s Thoughts on Randal’s Work

Translated Japanese (Kokuyōka)	Original English	Japanese	Translation Notes
[Clive makes his way back to Lostwing]	[Clive makes his way back to Lostwing]	[Clive makes his way back to Lostwing]
[Clive goes down to Quinten at the Hanged Man’s bar]	[Clive goes down to Quinten at the Hanged Man’s bar]	[Clive goes down to Quinten at the Hanged Man’s bar]
Quinten	Quinten	カンタン
You’re back? I just got word from our guy.	Ah, there you are. My man told me what happened.	戻ったか うちの奴から報せを受けたところだ
So, what happened to Randal?	And? I can’t help but notice you’re alone…	それで ランダルはどうした?
[Clive shakes his head]	[Clive shakes his head]	[Clive shakes his head]
[Quinten looks away from Clive]	[Quinten looks away from Clive]	[Quinten looks away from Clive]
Quinten	Quinten	カンタン
Shit, I guess it didn’t work out…	Damn it. I feared as much.	くそ 駄目だったか⋯
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
His body is a short distance past the south gate. Could you hold a funeral for him?	He’s not far from the south gate. I trust you’ll do right by him.	南門からしばらく進んだところに彼の遺体がある 弔ってもらえるか
[Quinten looks at Clive]	[Quinten looks at Clive]	[Quinten looks at Clive]
Quinten	Quinten	カンタン
Yeah, I’ll send someone over there immediately.	Of course. I’ll send someone right away.	ああ すぐにでも向かわせよう
[Quinten looks down and away from Clive and crosses his arms over his chest]	[Quinten looks down and away from Clive and crosses his arms over his chest]	[Quinten looks down and away from Clive and crosses his arms over his chest]
Quinten	Quinten	カンタン
He was a guy I knew really well, and yet, I never thought he would end up like this…	I knew he was brave—though I didn’t know he was reckless. Poor fool…	気心の知れた奴だったのに まさか こんなことになるとはな⋯
[Clive rests a hand on his hip]	[Clive rests a hand on his hip]	[Clive rests a hand on his hip]
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
Did you know Randal for a long time?	Had you known him long?	ランダルとは長い付き合いなのか?
[Quinten relaxes and looks at Clive]	[Quinten relaxes and looks at Clive]	[Quinten relaxes and looks at Clive]
Quinten	Quinten	カンタン
He would frequently come by and help out. He’d voluntarily do nothing but the dangerous jobs because the pay was good.	A while. I liked the fact that he didn’t shy away from dangerous work. And he liked what I paid.	よく手伝いに来てたよ 賃金がいいからって 危ない仕事ばかり進んでやってた
Clive	Clive	クライヴ
All of that was for the sake of the Hideaway…	Because it helped keep the hideaway afloat…	隠れ家のために そこまで⋯
[Clive looks down]	[Clive looks down]	[Clive looks down]
Quinten	Quinten	カンタン
I’ll report this matter to Cid myself.	I’ll tell Cid what happened here—I expect he’ll be none too pleased to learn of Randal’s fate.	今回の件は 俺からシドに報告しておく
I caused you trouble too. …I’m sorry.	And, I suppose you’re none too happy either. For your trouble…	お前にも迷惑をかけた ⋯悪かったな
[Quinten gives Clive a Meteorite]	[Quinten gives Clive a Meteorite]	[Quinten gives Clive a Meteorite]
[Clive talks to Quinten again]	[Clive talks to Quinten again]	[Clive talks to Quinten again]
Quinten	Quinten	カンタン
I caused you trouble too. I’ll report it to Cid myself.	Sorry again. You’ll let me tell Cid what happened, won’t you?	お前にも迷惑をかけたな シドには俺から報告しておくよ
[Clive goes to the Hideaway]	[Clive goes to the Hideaway]	[Clive goes to the Hideaway]
[Alban is hanging his head in the Hideaway’s Entrance tunnel]	[Alban is hanging his head in the Hideaway’s Entrance tunnel]	[Alban is hanging his head in the Hideaway’s Entrance tunnel]
[Clive talks to Alban]	[Clive talks to Alban]	[Clive talks to Alban]
[Alban looks up at Clive]	[Alban looks up at Clive]	[Alban looks up at Clive]
Alban, the Liaison	Alban, Postmaster	連絡役のアルバン
Ah, its you…? I heard about Randal…	Ah. Well, at least you’re safe. Poor Randal…	ああ 君か⋯ ランダルのことを聞いたよ⋯
[Alban kneads his forehead]	[Alban kneads his forehead]	[Alban kneads his forehead]
Alban, the Liaison	Alban, Postmaster	連絡役のアルバン
…There’s nothing more important than [someone’s] life. It would have been enough if he had just returned home, and yet…	The damned fool. Surely his life was worth more than a handful of coin…	⋯命よりも大事なものなんてないんだ 帰ってきてくれるだけでよかったのに⋯