A Heropon's Perspective

A Heropon's Perspective is a Heart-to-Heart in Xenoblade Chronicles. It is located at the Mechon Wreckage Site in Colony 9. This Heart-to-Heart can only be seen if Sharla and Riki are at a purple level of affinity or above and if they are both in the active party.

Introduction
Riki: Sharla! Tell Riki about Mechon!

Sharla: The Mechon? Why?

Riki: Riki know nothing about history of Mechon with Hom Hom. Riki feel stupid!

+8
Sharla: [This is unusual for you, Riki.] I mean, curiosity is a good thing, but what’s brought this on?

Riki: Riki glad Sharla asked! When Mechon attack colonies, Riki and villagers know nothing. Just sit in village pon pon ponning about like normal day!

Sharla: I guess Makna wasn’t really on the Mechon’s radar.

Riki: Riki never saw a Mechon before. Only heard of them in whispers. On Prison Island was the first time Riki saw faced one. Riki scared! Sharla was brave though. Riki embarrassed.

Sharla: Don’t beat yourself up, Riki. I’ve been fighting the Mechon since I was... well, your height.

Riki: Sharla and friends stronger than Riki. Riki not good enough.

'Sharla: [No, Riki. That’s not true.]' What’s got into you? This isn’t the Riki I know. Normally you’re brimming with self-confidence!

Riki: R-really? Riki not Riki?

Sharla: We know the Nopon and Mechon never crossed paths before... But that doesn’t mean we think you’re not up to the challenge. You’re one of us, Riki.

Riki: Riki sorry, Sharla. Riki feel better now.

Sharla: Don’t mention it, Riki. We’ve all got our own reasons for fighting in this war. Some fight for their family, some for the friends they lost.

Riki: Riki happy he talk to Sharla! Riki super happy!

Sharla: You and me are friends, Riki. Don’t ever forget that. Let’s fight to the very end! For all the people of this world!

+4, -4
Sharla: [This is unusual for you, Riki.] I mean, curiosity is a good thing, but what’s brought this on?

Riki: Riki glad Sharla asked! When Mechon attack colonies, Riki and villagers know nothing. Just sit in village pon pon ponning about like normal day!

Sharla: I guess Makna wasn’t really on the Mechon’s radar.

Riki: Riki never saw a Mechon before. Only heard of them in whispers. On Prison Island was the first time Riki saw faced one. Riki scared! Sharla was brave though. Riki embarrassed.

Sharla: Don’t beat yourself up, Riki. I’ve been fighting the Mechon since I was... well, your height.

Riki: Sharla and friends stronger than Riki. Riki not good enough.

Sharla: [That’s nonsense, Riki!] I think you’ve got it all wrong.

Riki: Really?

Sharla: I know the Nopon and Mechon never crossed paths before... But that doesn’t mean we think any less of you in a fight.

Riki: Sharla and friends think Riki crash-pow Mechon OK?

Sharla: Yes! So stop worrying about it! We all have our own reasons for fighting, you included. Whether we’ve lost something or have people to fight for.

Riki: Yay! Riki glad he talk to Sharla!

Sharla: I hope I helped, at least a little bit. Just remember, you’re one of us! We’re all in this together.

-4, +4
Sharla: [I’m not the best person to ask.] There’s so much to cover, I’m not sure where to start...

Riki: Sharla should hurry up!

Sharla: I’m sorry, Riki. It’s just... For as long as I remember, the Mechon have been the enemy. But if you asked me why, I couldn’t answer you.

Riki: Yeah! Riki not know too!

Sharla: Riki, what do you think of when someone mentions the Mechon?

Riki: Mechon look like sad machines.

Sharla: [That’s an unusual perspective.] I’ve never seen them that way, but I guess I can see what you mean.

Riki: Riki always think this!

Sharla: Well, our backgrounds are very different. I’ve never had time to think about their feelings.

Riki: Sharla has lost many friends. Riki not sensitive to Sharla. Riki always pon around when should talk serious.

Sharla: No, Riki, it’s not that. It’s actually quite nice to find someone who thinks differently. The Mechon have never attacked your home, thank goodness. So it’s natural that you’d have a different perspective.

Riki: Sharla so kind to Riki. Riki not know what to say.

Sharla: It’s all right, Riki! You don’t have to say anything.

-8
Sharla: [I’m not the best person to ask.] There’s so much to cover, I’m not sure where to start...

Riki: Sharla should hurry up!

Sharla: I’m sorry, Riki. It’s just... For as long as I remember, the Mechon have been the enemy. But if you asked me why, I couldn’t answer you.

Riki: Yeah! Riki not know too!

Sharla: Riki, what do you think of when someone mentions the Mechon?

Riki: Mechon look like sad machines.

Sharla: [What are you talking about?!] Are you saying you feel sorry for them?!

Riki: Sharla not like Riki’s words?

Sharla: Well... I guess I don’t mean that. We’re so different. We’re bound to see things differently.

Riki: Riki think Mechon with faces most sad looking.

Sharla: I don’t disagree with you there. When we found out there were Homs inside them... It was shocking, to say the least.

Riki: Riki feel lucky to travel with Sharla and friends. Riki learn lots! Riki feel scared most of time, but see and hear many things. They make Riki better Heropon!