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3	* One of the early-game skits - before you even leave Iselia proper - has Lloyd and Genis talking about the oracle; Lloyd, idealist he is, expected something amazing to happen.
4	-->'''Genis:''' Like what, for example?
5	-->'''Lloyd:''' An angel [[AttackOfTheFiftyFootWhatever as big as a mountain]] comes flying down from heaven carrying the Tower of Salvation. Then he [[SwordPlant sticks it into the ground!]]
6	-->'''Genis:''' Um, yeah. Okay, Lloyd.
7	** And how angels dress up in the skit "Lloyd's Thoughts on Angels".
8	-->'''Lloyd:''' So angels really do have wings.
9	-->'''Genis:''' Yeah. Just like in the scriptures of the Church of Martel.
10	-->'''Lloyd:''' But, you know, I bet it's a hassle when they have to change their clothes.
11	-->'''Genis:''' ''[blushes]'' Huh? I...I guess so.
12	-->'''Lloyd:''' And you'd have to make holes in your clothes for the wings to go through too.
13	-->'''Genis:''' Have you been thinking about this the whole time, Lloyd?
14	-->'''Lloyd:''' Well, yeah, I mean, aren't you curious? I wonder if they get in the way when they sleep? Being an angel is pretty inconvenient, huh?
15	-->'''Genis:''' ...I suppose so.
16	* More of a programming oversight than anything else, but when the camera zooms in on Anna's grave (ex. if you talk with Kratos before the Journey starts), you can see that the gravestone ''actually'' says "Vincent van Gogh" instead. (The texture was copied from van Gogh's actual grave.)
17	* At the Coliseum, when Raine is bribing the receptionist:
18	--> '''Presea:''' So this is how money is used...
19	--> '''Genis:''' ''black squiggly''
20	* For all Genis and Zelos hate each other, their leitmotifs are probably the most similar out of all the characters.
21	* One of the funniest moments in the game involves Raine's [[LethalChef cooking skills]]. In a small skit, "Chef Raine", the stone-faced, humorless stoic Kratos samples some of Raine's cooking to be polite. He even makes a gallant attempt at finding something nice to say about it ("Well, it has an interesting texture") before the aftertaste sets in and Kratos's first reaction is to use one of his healing spells ''on himself.'' It's funnier because [[TheComicallySerious it's Kratos]].
22	-->'''Kratos''': [[FacePalm Ugh! First Aid!]]
23	** Which can also be Fridge Brilliance: It's foreshadowing that Kratos is an Angel. After all, the process of becoming one means losing one's sense of taste.
24	** In the OVA, Raine's cooking is literally used as a weapon to kill Kratos...
25	* The similarly-titled "Chef Regal" skit has Lloyd inquire whether Regal, a prisoner with his hands bound, can cook - Regal insists he taste it before he make a decision, and Lloyd finds it delicious.
26	-->'''Lloyd:''' But [[ExtremityExtremist knowing you]], you probably cooked it with your feet.
27	-->'''Regal:''' Of course.
28	-->''[ReactionShot of Lloyd]''
29	-->'''Regal:''' That was a joke.
30	-->'''Lloyd:''' [[TheComicallySerious It doesn't sound like a joke when you say it!]]
31	* When Lloyd stumbles upon Yuan trying to find an escape from the base he was imprisoned in, they have this priceless exchange:
32	--> '''Yuan:''' ...and just who the hell are you?
33	--> '''Lloyd:''' Give me your name, and I shall give you mine!
34	--> '''Yuan:''' Hahaha! You certainly have guts! But I'm afraid I don't see the need to introduce myself to a miserable little creature like you.
35	--> '''Lloyd:''' ''[without missing a beat]'' What a coincidence. 'Cause I don't see a need to introduce myself either to a moron who doesn't realize how pathetic he is.
36	--> '''Yuan:''' Why you little--
37	* The skit "Mystery of the Impostors" in Palmacosta is likely to be your first five-person skit - Lloyd, Colette, Kratos, Genis, and Raine. But Kratos doesn't have any dialogue; he's only there so that, when Genis insists that the member who "looks like a big ape" is Kratos' ripoff, Kratos can [[ReactionShot react to it]].
38	* The coffee scene. Even when Lloyd is proving to Colette that she cannot feel anything, it's amusing to hear Lloyd tell her that it's hot, then that it's iced, and finally that it is actually hot.
39	* How the king of Tethe'alla happens to look like UsefulNotes/{{Jesus}} is this to some people.
40	** Others got more of a Burger King vibe from the guy.
41	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sEEKg8uZWY&feature=related How Raine reacts to ruins.]]
42	* In one skit, Lloyd, Zelos and Sheena all attempt to handle Genis's weapon, a kendama. None of them can do it, and Genis calls them hopeless. In anger, Lloyd picks it up again and loses control of it, with the kendama flying smack into Raine's head. Ouch.
43	* In one skit, Sheena talks about how the people from Mizuho have [[IKnowYourTrueName real names]] that mean something, and that they must be kept secret. Zelos pipes in and says "I know Sheena's true name!" Sheena questions to how he could do this, and Zelos says it means, "Violent demonic banshee".
44	** And then she [[{{Tsundere}} screeches and hits him]], so...
45	* Picking [[LethalChef Raine]] to cook curry for the Gnomlette in the Earth Temple.
46	--> '''Genis:''' Oh, I get it. You're going to see if a Gnomlette can really taste or--\
47	'''Raine:''' ''[hits Genis]'' And just what is that supposed to mean? I'd be happy to make it, Lloyd.
48	** Some of the others have amusing scenes, too. Genis makes too much, to the point that there's plenty left even after everyone has seconds; Sheena puts ''pineapple'' in the curry, and denies that it's weird even after everyone turns on her; Presea focuses on spiciness and insists that it's not meant for human consumption... after Genis eats a plate; and Regal is [[{{Hammerspace}} somehow carrying a personal cooking knife in his prison garb]].
49	* "Professor Raine... what's a 'philanderer'? {{Is it something you eat}}?" "...I don't think you'd want to eat one."
50	* On the fourth floor of the Altamira hotel, you can find a [[CrazyCatLady man sharing a room with 20 cats.]] Even funnier is the fact that he asks you if you're familiar with the concept of "limits". If you say yes, [[HypocriticalHumor he'll have no idea what you mean by that.]]
51	** Also, if you talk to the cat sitting on top of the makeup table, it'll say "woof".
52	* If you have Kratos in the party when you're going to complete the Alfread sidequest in the game; he will see Lloyd get ripped off by the game, and then lament that it's his (Kratos's) own fault for not being there to raise Lloyd growing up; and apologizes for it.
53	* When Lloyd's group first meet Presea, they see her dragging some sacred wood to the church. Lloyd and Genis both go over and offer to take it for her... and find it is too heavy for both of them to carry. Presea then just takes the wood back and continues dragging it seemingly effortlessly. Lloyd's only comment: "I've lost all confidence as a man."
54	** It's followed up later when Colette agrees to help Zelos carry Regal... and then proceeds to ''lift the guy with one hand''. To quote Raine: "Men are so useless these days."
55	* Genis's initial reaction to Zelos, who insults Lloyd and Genis and hits on the girls, is hilarious.
56	--> '''Genis:''' What an ass!
57	* Pretty much any time Lloyd says "Eewww". (Which he does fairly often.) Also, early in the game: "They've ruined my handsome face!"
58	* One of lines Zelos says in battle when he's hit directly at close range is "Not the face!"
59	* After the first fight with Sheena, a skit can be triggered wherein Lloyd compares Sheena's gi to his dwarf-made clothes, claiming they're kind of similar. Kratos' reaction just screams "''This'' is how my son grew up?"
60	-->'''Kratos:''' Is this what happens when one is raised by a dwarf?
61	* Symphonia was the game that started the series' trend of having hilarious after-battle speeches. Here some examples.
62	--> '''Lloyd:''' Victory...
63	--> '''Colette:''' ...belongs to...
64	--> '''Sheena:''' ...the most...
65	--> '''Zelos:''' Sexy! Dead sexy!
66	** An exchange between Lloyd and Colette if he's poisoned after a battle[[note]]Despite her statement that she's not poisoned, you can still get this one even if she is, which is, if anything, even more hilarious.[[/note]]:
67	---> '''Lloyd:''' ''[weakly]'' Colette... need cure for... poison...\
68	'''Colette:''' ''[cheerfully]'' I'm fine! I'm not poisoned!\
69	'''Lloyd:''' ''[weakly]'' No... I mean... me...
70	** And another, which is very difficult to interpret as anything other than ''[[HoYay Lloyd flirting with Regal]]''
71	---> '''Lloyd:''' Look at Mr. President, struttin' his stuff!\
72	'''Regal:''' ''[awkward cough]''\
73	'''Lloyd:''' Hehe! You're turning re-ed!
74	** Lloyd making fun of how corny the Dwarven Vows can be:
75	---> '''Genis:''' Dwarven Vow Nº 7:\
76	'''Colette:''' "Justice and love will always win!"\
77	'''Lloyd:''' Uuuuugh, I HATE that saying...
78	** [[TheComicallySerious Kratos]] gets in on the fun, running afoul of one of Genis and Colette's more saccharine celebrations. Like father, like son, after all.
79	--->'''Colette:''' Our weapons are love!\
80	'''Genis:''' Justice! And...\
81	'''Kratos:''' Ugh... hope.
82	** Or there's Regal and Presea raining on Lloyd's parade.
83	--->'''Lloyd:''' ''[excited]'' Did you see my powerful attack?\
84	'''Presea:''' ''[emotionless]'' Yes.\
85	'''Regal:''' ''[uninterested]'' Uh-huh.\
86	'''Lloyd:''' ''[defeated]'' Man...
87	** Zelos' perversion extends beyond the skits...
88	--->'''Sheena:''' Did you see my attack?\
89	'''Zelos:''' Oh yeah, baby, I was watching alright.\
90	'''Sheena:''' For some reason, I don't think that's what you were focusing on.
91	** This one can happen before you even leave Iselia:
92	--->'''Colette:''' Lloyd, you looked so cool!\
93	'''Genis:''' I'm starting to wonder about your taste, Colette.\
94	'''Lloyd:''' What's that supposed to mean?
95	** [[GuideDangIt All-Tethe'allan team, all enemies defeated with No Damage...]] but ''so'' worth it:
96	--->'''Regal:''' We must...\
97	'''Presea:''' ...protect this world...\
98	'''Sheena:''' ...with our own hands!\
99	'''Zelos:''' And speaking of hands, [[HandsomeLech I think I'll put mine...]]\
100	'''Sheena:''' ...Idiot!
101	* Three words: "Um... uh... die!"
102	* Most of the Z-Button skits are pretty hilarious as well. Most noteworthy are Darkness Beam (wherein Lloyd burns Zelos but good), Dirk's Method of Memorization (wherein Colette and Lloyd [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} arrive at hilarious conclusions]]), and particularly For Lazy People (wherein Lloyd [[BreakingTheFourthWall breaks the fourth wall]]).
103	* At one point, the game tells you, "Kratos obtained the title of Traitor."
104	* Despite being an EmotionlessGirl, Presea shows a surprising sense of humor. Even when she's still under the influence of her Exsphere and has next to no sense of will, she's not above [[DeadpanSnarker snarking]] at people in her robot voice. For example, after Zelos tries to use a metaphor:
105	--> '''Presea:''' Incorrect usage detected. Correction necessary.
106	--> '''Zelos:''' ''[shamed]'' Aw, Presea!
107	* Back in the first game, if you were controlling someone other than Lloyd and had Lloyd in the party at the start of the boss fight with Magnius, you could get a very interesting bit of 'dialogue'. Your party members in battle will do things like shouting something when an enemy starts to cast a spell, to help you stay aware of the battlefield. Lloyd's quote for this is "Not a chance!". So when Magnius delivers his PreAsskickingOneLiner and then ''immediately'' starts casting:
108	--> '''Magnius:''' You really think you're gonna live through this?! ''[starts casting]''
109	--> '''Lloyd:''' Not a chance!
110	* A sidequest in the first game has everyone in your party taking a quiz, basically so the genius Genis can show off his smarts. [[IdiotHero Lloyd]] gets 25 points, then begins acting proud. Colette remarks that it's the best grade he's ever gotten on a test. It then goes on to say that Colette got over two-hundred. Turns out the test was out of 400 points, not 100!
111	** Also, the fact that ''Kratos'' is dragged into taking the test as well... and he gets a lower grade than Raine and Genis.
112	** Even better, you can even have the Tethe'alla party members take the test with you if you wait long enough. Sheena actually does ''worse'' than Colette and Regal actually lampshades on why he has to take the test as well.
113	* In the first game, Lloyd would often start battles saying: "This is gonna be a piece of cake!" but you could interrupt him by using Demon Fang, so it'd become: "This is gonna be a piece of Demon Fang!" absolutely seamlessly.
114	* The skit "Lloyd Praised" where Lloyd uses an advanced word like "avaricious" (in regards to the stingy old merchant on the mountain) and in the right context too, to which Raine reacts as if he just brought her to orgasm. Genis has a slight joke about it too.
115	** Becomes HilariousInHindSight if you decide to hook up Lloyd and Raine in the sequel.
116	* In Symphonia Chronicles, there is the option to have one party member ride the teacups and roller coaster with Lloyd. If you choose Kratos at Flanoir, there is the option to ride with him, resulting in him being his usual stoic self while Lloyd says he needs to throw up after the teacups. Later he also gets one of his usual regretful moments and says this still doesn't make up for not being there for Lloyd as a child, though it's a start.
117	** The post-teacups scene is funny no matter who you do it with. If you pick Colette:
118	--->'''Lloyd:''' I'm gonna lose my lunch...
119	--->'''Colette:''' I'll see your lunch and raise you breakfast...
120	* Another Chronicles-exclusive scene: You have the option to make Raine and either Zelos or Kratos star in a play in Altamira. If you choose Kratos, this happens:
121	--> '''Kratos:''' I did experiment as a thespian. Briefly.
122	--> '''Lloyd:''' Wait, I don't get it! But you're not a woman...?
123	** Kratos also makes it sound like he was just ''very'' [[OnlyInItForTheMoney desperate]] [[IWasYoungAndNeededTheMoney for money]] or something. He probably was while on the run with Anna. Then, it becomes funny to think about him taking an acting job while on the run from an entire world-ruling organization.
124	* Chronicles[=/=]The [=PS2=] version introduces Zelos and Sheena's pet nicknames for each other: Sheenuts and Zeloser respectively.
125	* Getting the Gigolo title for having Zelos talk to every girl in the world. In short, Zelos is surprised that his butler (of all people) managed to keep track of all the women he talked to, shocked that he told the princess, and appalled that the princess gave him such a title.
126	-->'''Zelos:''' What kind of a title is that?!
127	* The first fight with Sheena in the Ossa Trail occurs before the party knows her name. Since Sheena uses a PreAsskickingOneLiner, the target names don't appear at the top of the screen, and since it's just her and her Guardian Wind, there's no reason to use the target-selection pause to make sure you target the right opponent - which makes it easy to miss the part where her target name is ''Clumsy Assassin.''
128	* "[[EpicFail Failed at making a Sandwich]]."
129	** Even better when it's Raine, whose only ingredient for sandwiches is ''bread.''
130	* Around the Temple of Earth, a skit can be triggered in which Presea gives Genis a carved wooden bear as a gift. From that point, every time the party stays at an inn[[note]]with a slight delay of two nights' stays, or waiting until post-Rodyle[[/note]], a skit automatically triggers wherein he asks different party member what they would like, or what they would suggest. Between their ideas being ''not helpful'' and Genis [[BetterThanABareBulb hanging a lampshade on everything]], you could make a talk show out of it.
131	-->'''Zelos:''' A beautiful woman! So, wait, are you going to introduce me to a beautiful woman?
132	-->'''Genis:''' Why should I do that for you?
133	-->...
134	-->'''Sheena:''' I made her a voodoo doll. [...] The way you use it is... actually, it might be a bit shocking for you.
135	-->'''Genis:''' I have a feeling I know...
136	-->...
137	-->'''Raine:''' I'd like the Necronomicon, the ancient lost book! ''[begins ruin ranting]''
138	-->'''Genis:''' ''[Sigh]'' Should have known better than to ask you.
139	-->...
140	-->'''Colette:''' Well, I think I'd have to say... world peace.
141	-->'''Genis:''' Ah, wow. Talk about large-scale.
142	-->...
143	-->'''Regal:''' When I sent roomfuls of roses and such to noblewomen, they were pleased.
144	-->'''Genis:''' I can't do something like that!
145	-->...
146	-->'''Lloyd:''' I'd want a year's worth of Sichuan tofu curry! And maybe a [[WoodenKatanasAreEvenBetter wooden sword set]].
147	-->'''Genis:''' ''[Sigh]''' Should have known better than to ask you.
148	** After all of these have been witnessed, a skit can be triggered in which Genis finally grants Presea her present. [[GibberishOfLove Expected dialogue]] ensues, and Presea is happy.
149	--->'''Zelos:''' What did you give her?
150	--->'''Genis:''' [[BoringButPractical A sharpening stone]].
151	--->'''Zelos:''' You're an idiot.
152	* Speak to the man outside the item shop Halo in Iselia between Colette leaving and the Desians arriving, and he'll admit that he gave the Chosen's group a year's supply in gels. However, upon rejoining Colette, Kratos, and Raine, no additional gels are added to your inventory. This means that [[BornLucky Colette]], Kratos, and [[WhiteMage Raine]] somehow managed to [[EpicFail burn through a year's supply of gels between Iselia and Triet]], which Lloyd and Genis are more or less expected to do with about ''twenty Apple Gels, three Orange Gels, and a loaf of bread for sandwiches''.
153	* The disadvantage to the titles that grant you costumes is the fact that they do not provide stat boosts on level up; walking around, [[MrFanservice in swim trunks]] [[MsFanservice and bikinis]], [[SharpDressedMan in Tethe'allan formal wear]], or [[TheCameo as characters from other Tales games]] (''Chronicles'' only) is all good fun, but tactically disadvantageous. However, the only titles that Kratos receives are his four level-up titles, a cooking title, "Tetra Slash", "Traitor", "Judgement", and his alternate costumes. If you're playing a NewGamePlus (or [[OldSaveBonus have Tales data on your PS3]]) and [[GuideDangIt don't know that Kratos can obtain "Tetra Slash"]], you'll probably give him his "[[VideoGame/TalesOfXillia2 Transforming Agent]]" title for the hell of it - which means he will spend most of the game ''[[BulletproofFashionPlate in a suit and tie]]''.
154	** On the subject of the costumes, the "Titles" option in the [[NewGamePlus GRADE shop]] also carries over which title you ''currently'' have equipped; this could result in a [[AstonishinglyAppropriateAppearance very appropriate introduction]], like Zelos being introduced in a suit while he's surrounded by girls, or a [[FightingInHeels very]] ''[[FightingInHeels inappropriate]]'' [[FightingInHeels introduction]], like Sheena trying to kill Colette in a dress.
155	** In addition, giving Colette any costume title after a New Game Plus will result in her hovering during battle before she gets her wings. She's got some magic clothes, apparently.
156	* If you start the Devil's Arms sidequest before making pacts with all the summon spirits, there's an amusing little scene at the end of Disc 1: while Tethe'alla is going through one hell of an earthquake, you can see Abyssion just standing there without moving, panicking, or !-ing.
157	* If Regal is among the characters that join Lloyd on the beach, speaking to him has him comment on the fine job the employees are doing at keeping the beach clean before saying he's going back to the hotel to rest. Lloyd tells him to not be such a bore and offers to bury him in the sand. Cut to Regal up to his neck in sand, he briefly says nothing and then, all of a sudden, his reaction is ''a heart in a dialogue bubble''.
158	* Upon the party's first attempt at entering the Temple of Darkness, it's too dark for anyone to see anything. Even for the player, things are just visible enough for you to make out Lloyd stepping forward, tripping on something, and landing on Zelos' foot... with his ''face''... whereupon ''Zelos'' starts complaining about his ''foot''.
159	* At the beginning when Lloyd and Genis go to Triet, they find a horribly drawn picture of Lloyd on a wanted poster. His response?
160	-->'''Lloyd:''' Am I really this ugly?
161	* [[TheStoic Kratos]] admitting he'd rather eat grass than tomatoes.
162	* Colette falls into the water stream in front of Dirk's house. She's completely soaked so Lloyd ''literally'' strips down and gives her his clothes to wear. Dirk is completely nonchalant about how his teenage son just stripped naked to give a girl his clothes, and instead reminds [[IdiotHero Lloyd]] he has 7 of the same exact outfit. What's even better is Lloyd is shown running out of the house wearing a towel.
163	* In his first training session with Kratos, Lloyd admits he wields two swords because [[InsaneTrollLogic two swords equal 200% power.]] Kratos acts as you expect him to, leading Lloyd to ask "Why is there such pity in your eyes?"
164	* Before getting the "Legend of Musashi" costumes for Kratos and Lloyd, Lloyd gives away major spoilers in the span of 4 seconds like Kratos being an angel, being his father (which Kratos actually [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments blushes!]]), and knifing them in the back. Tiga is all cool about it, too.
165	* Genis and Presea's "date." An elder gives them some insulated clothes he's made, and suggests they go out into the cold to see if they work. Presea asks if Lloyd will go with them. Lloyd, [[ChasteHero being clueless about his friend wanting alone time with a girl]], says he wants to go, but Genis cuts him off. Lloyd follows them anyway, and no one notices him about 20 feet away in plain sight, and most likely his bright red boots and sweater.
166	-->'''Genis:''' LLOYD'S BUSY! Super busy. Can't go.
167	* Mithos: "How dare you, human? Y-You son of Kratos!'' This is delivered exactly like how someone would deliver a curse word.
168	* At the beginning of the game, if you examine the incredibly conspicuous and poorly patched-up hole in the wall, Genis and Colette will reveal that Colette managed to make it by falling into the wall during spring cleaning. Later on, you can find a similar [[ImpactSilhouette Colette-shaped hole]] in a ''stone'' wall. In the sequel, the second hole successfully becomes a tourist attraction.
169	* When discussing how to retrieve the Spiritua Statue from Oda Geyser, Lloyd can either enthusiastically volunteer to go get it or wisely ponder how he's supposed to retrieve the statue without getting scalded. Picking the first option will get Lloyd lambasted by most of the party for not realizing what a geyser is and how dangerous they are. However, if Sheena is in the party during this scene, she will silently but with mouth agape realize that she had no idea [[BookDumb what a geyser was either.]] Picking this option even nets you more RelationshipValues points with Sheena in solidarity.

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