One Year On

The Legend of the Spider is a Heart-to-Heart in Xenoblade Chronicles. It is located at the Pod Depot in Colony 6. This Heart-to-Heart can be seen only when Dunban and Reyn are at purple affinity or above and if they are both in the active party.

Introduction
Dunban: Has it really been an entire year since the Battle of Sword Valley?

Reyn: That was a rough time for us Homs. Lots of people died.

Dunban: Sometimes I think I’m cursed. It’s not right that I survived the battle when so many did not.

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Reyn: [Well, I was glad you came back.] Fiora too. The smile on her face went from ear to ear.

Dunban: I remember.

Reyn: But it was a big shock seeing you carried in on a stretcher like that.

Dunban: I’d prefer it if you didn’t bring that up. I wasn’t exactly thrilled.

Reyn: [I know how you feel.] It wasn’t a good day for me either. I was so jealous of you! It burned me up!

Dunban: Jealous? Why? Did you want to fight at the Battle of Sword Valley?

Reyn: I was in the Defence Force too! I wanted to fight alongside you.

Dunban: You were young then, Reyn. Too young to go to war. But I would not say that anymore. You’ve changed a lot in a year. You’re stronger now. Mentally and physically.

Reyn: Haha! Watch yer back, Dunban! ‘Cos I’m gonna overtake you before you know it!

Dunban: When that day comes, I’ll be waiting, But know this... It’s going to be no walk in the park!

Reyn: Dunban, the Hero of the Homs, has laid down the gauntlet. It’s on!

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Reyn: [Well, I was glad you came back.] Fiora too. The smile on her face went from ear to ear.

Dunban: I remember.

Reyn: But it was a big shock seeing you carried in on a stretcher like that.

Dunban: I’d prefer it if you didn’t bring that up. I wasn’t exactly thrilled.

Reyn: [I can’t help it, Dunban.]

Dunban: That’s fair enough I suppose. You can’t help that you saw me in such an embarrassing state.

Reyn: That’s not what I meant at all! I was jealous of you, man. I was so upset that I didn’t get to fight.

Dunban: What?

Reyn: I was a Defence Force soldier too. I had every right to join the battle.

Dunban: No one thinks any less of you, Reyn. You did your part. Protecting the people back home is something to be proud of.

Reyn: Yeah, yeah, I know. But I felt so... confused. Like, conflicted about staying back.

Dunban: This is the first I’ve heard of it.

Reyn: That’s ‘cos I’ve never told anyone before.

Dunban: Hah! Not like you to keep quiet about something.

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Reyn: [Don’t talk like that!] You’ve gotta know how much Fiora worried when you left!

Dunban: You raise a valid point.

Reyn: She spent all her days wishing you’d come back safe. We used to hang out in the park. She’d just stare into the sky...

Dunban: Now that I didn’t know...

Reyn: [I was worried too.] I spent the whole time hoping you’d get home ASAP.

Dunban: I... never would have imagined. I’m sorry I worried you.

Reyn: Easy! You’re freaking me out. People might think you actually like me.

Dunban: And we can’t have that, can we?

Reyn: I guess what we’re doing now makes up for all that though. You and me, shoulder to shoulder. I could get used to this.

Dunban: You’re stronger and fitter than a year ago. Almost a new person. But you’ve still got a long way to go. Don’t forget that.

Reyn: Well that lasted all of one minute. Thought you and me were bonding!

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Reyn: [Don’t talk like that!] You’ve gotta know how much Fiora worried when you left!

Dunban: You raise a valid point.

Reyn: She spent all her days wishing you’d come back safe. We used to hang out in the park. She’d just stare into the sky...

Dunban: Now that I didn’t know...

Reyn: [But I didn’t worry a bit!]

Dunban: Really? You weren’t worried at all?

Reyn: Not really. ‘Cos somehow I knew you were gonna make it back OK.

Dunban: I always wonder where you get that confidence, Reyn.

Reyn: You were pretty banged up though. Anyone else wouldn’t have made it back. Maybe it’s just ‘cos Fiora wished so hard.

Dunban: Knowing Fiora, you might well be right!