Grim Fandango Dialog Transcript
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INT. Security Station NIGHT
Manny
Well, maybe just a sip...
Manny
(smack) Ahhh...
Carla
Sir, if you will, please, place all of your belongings on the security desk...
Carla
You sure you're not packing anything else?
Manny
Nothing that would set off that thing.
Carla
Then, sir, I'm afraid you'll have to step into the back with me.
Manny
Rules are rules.
Carla
...and of course with my Dad being in the military we moved around a lot...
Manny
Mmmm-hmmm.
Carla
I remember this one town we moved to when I was in the first grade...
Manny
Oh, really?
Carla
Yeah, the only industry in the area was figs...
Carla
...acres and acres of fig trees, everywhere you looked...
Carla
...I myself, never really cared for figs.
Carla
I always liked dates more.
Carla
Or prunes. Don't you just love prunes?
Manny
Mmmmm. Dates.
Carla
They have such a great texture...
Carla
All wrinkled up like my Grandma Hedwig's face...
Carla
...Oh, poor Grandma Hedwig...
Manny
Never a big fan of prunes.
Carla
...she was always forgetting things.
Manny
Hedwig. Now, that's an interesting name...
Carla
I remember one time back when I was six...
Carla
...or maybe I was seven...
Manny
Speaking of metal detectors...
Carla
Did you just come back here to ask to borrow my metal detector?
Manny
No way.
Carla
Oh, okay. Now, where was I?
Carla
Oh, yeah--so the only industry in town was FIGS...
Carla
...acres and acres of fig trees, everywhere you looked...
Manny
Actually, you were farther than that in your story.
Carla
...I myself, never really cared for figs.
Manny
Um... I heard this part already.
Carla
I always liked dates more.
Carla
Or prunes. Don't you just love prunes?
Manny
I think you were just at the part about your metal detector...
Carla
Are you sure you didn't just come back here for this metal detector?
Manny
Actually, I did come back here just for your metal detector.
Carla
What IS it with you and this thing?
Carla
I'm sick of it, Manny!
Carla
If this is all you want, you can fight the cats for it!
Carla
Why is it all men are after the same thing--
Carla
Except you?!
Carla
The only woman you care about is that Colomar dame, and she split on ya!
Carla
I don't know what she did to you, but you know what, I'm DONE trying to figure it out pal!
Manny
Carla...
Manny
Bye, Carla!
Carla
Drop dead.
INT. Cat Stable NIGHT
Manny
Well, that's the hole I saw Carla's metal detector fall through...
Manny
Oh no...
Manny
See, this is why I don't have a pet.
Manny
I'm NOT going in there.
Manny
My scythe--I like to keep it next to where my heart used to be.
Manny
My scythe--I like to keep it next to where my heart used to be.
Manny
My scythe--I like to keep it next to where my heart used to be.
Manny
My scythe--I like to keep it next to where my heart used to be.
Manny
My scythe--I like to keep it next to where my heart used to be.
Manny
My scythe--I like to keep it next to where my heart used to be.
Salvador
Agent Calavera, I have word that you arrived in Rubacava safely.
Salvador
This is great news, as your service to the L.S.A. may now continue.
Salvador
I am pleased to report the successful hatching of the eggs you liberated.
Salvador
The hatchlings, which Eva has named "Manny" and "Meche," are quite healthy and eager to serve our cause.
Salvador
With luck, my next letter will be borne to you across the sky by these young, gossamer wings of truth.
Salvador
For the revolution,
Salvador
--Salvador Limones.
Manny
I don't really want to do that.
Manny
I'm keeping this little gold mine to myself.
Manny
I don't really want to do that.
Manny
I'm not using my union card for anything but getting on that boat!
Manny
This key doesn't work there.
Manny
See, this is why I don't have a pet.
Manny
I don't want to mess up my blade.
Manny
Mmmm. Smells good, but I'd rather eat my own arm.
Manny
My scythe--I like to keep it next to where my heart used to be.
Manny
My scythe--I like to keep it next to where my heart used to be.
Manny
My scythe--I like to keep it next to where my heart used to be.
Manny
My scythe--I like to keep it next to where my heart used to be.
Manny
Ah-ha!
Manny
A little stinky, but it could be worse.
Manny
See, this is why I don't have a pet.
Manny
Next beach I see, I'm finding me a watch.
INT. Morgue NIGHT
Manny
I don't really want to do that.
Manny
Would a metal detector help the cause?
Membrillo
Hey, just like downtown!
Membrillo
You never know what this'll turn up!
Membrillo
An engraved ring... a belt buckle with somebody's name on it...
Manny
He, he, he, he, who would wear a belt buckle with their...
Manny
Oh.
Manny
Hmmmm...
EXT Dock NIGHT
Velasco
Ah, what?
INT. Morgue NIGHT
Membrillo
Velasco.
Membrillo
It looks like I've got one of your boys down here in the morgue.
Membrillo
A sailor by the name of…
Membrillo
Naranja.
EXT Dock NIGHT
Velasco
What?
Velasco
How?
Velasco
… Sprouted?
Velasco
But - Ah this town's going to Hell!
Velasco
Sailor can't even take a two-day shore leave without watching his back…
Velasco
Yeah, yeah. I'll come down in the morning.
Velasco
(sighs)
INT. Morgue NIGHT
Membrillo
All day long, Manny, I sort through pure sadness.
Membrillo
I find evidence, and I piece together stories.
Membrillo
But none of my stories end well -- they all end here.
Membrillo
And the moral of every story is the same:
Membrillo
We may have years, we may have hours,
Membrillo
but sooner or later, we push up flowers.
EXT Dock NIGHT
Manny
Sprouted? What's happening to this town.
Velasco
Oh, big city crime, Manny, we're gettin' more of it every day.
Velasco
I know you probably hate getting it this way, but Naranja's job is yours now.
Manny
No, Velasco... I don't know if I'm comfortable taking that...
Velasco
You'll take his job because there's no one else I can get on such short notice!
Velasco
Looks like you're all ready to go, Manny!
Velasco
Except one. Where's that piano-player of yours?
Manny
He's having a little good-bye party.
Manny
I'll go get him.
Velasco
Tell him to hurry up! The Limbo can't sail without him!
Velasco
Don't just sit around here collecting barnacles!
Manny
Right!
INT. High Rollers' Lounge NIGHT
Manny
Oh, if I had only known...
Manny
Coming home soon?
Glottis
What did you say, little kitty?
Glottis
Don't talk kitty-cat! Just run, baby!
INT. Maximino's Office NIGHT
Manny
Hello, Maximino.
Maximino
Why, if it ain't Manny Calavera!
Maximino
Come to see how the big boys play, eh Manny?
Manny
From what I can tell, they play with kitties.
Maximino
Kitties, roulette tables, what's the difference?
Maximino
They go round and round all day, and they're both more reliable when they're fixed, am I right?
Manny
I don't want to interrupt his cat-watching.
Manny
I don't want to mess up my blade.
Manny
I don't want to mess up my blade.
Manny
I don't want to mess up my blade.
INT. High Rollers' Lounge NIGHT
Manny
Demons can't be reaped.
Manny
My scythe--I like to keep it next to where my heart used to be.
Manny
I don't want to mess up my blade.
Salvador
Calavera, it is indeed a great day for the revolution!
Salvador
Say hola to little Manny, the first enlisted messenger to serve the L.S.A!
Salvador
Please feed him some bread crumbs and send him back quickly, so we may know that our maiden flight was a success.
Salvador
Manuel, I am sorry to hear that you have not heard from your Meche.
Salvador
You must be patient, and let your heart remain open.
Salvador
If it is meant to be, you will someday be reunited.
Manny
Ah, he still thinks I'm in love with her!
Manny
I don't really want to do that.
Manny
I don't really want to do that.
Manny
I'm keeping this little gold mine to myself.
Manny
I don't really want to do that.
Manny
I'm not using my union card for anything but getting on that boat!
Manny
This key doesn't work there.
Manny
This key doesn't work there.
Manny
I'm not using my union card for anything but getting on that boat!
Manny
I don't really want to do that.
Manny
I'm keeping this little gold mine to myself.
Manny
I don't really want to do that.
Manny
I don't have the remote, and I don't think they get any other channels anyway.
Manny
Not picking that up.
Manny
Who needs a giant, 24-karat gold cat?
Manny
Ah, who needs a cat, period?
Manny
I don't want to mess up my blade.
Salvador
Manuel, we have found the head of the serpent!
Salvador
Using the computer access you provided us, we picked up a thread that lead us to the man who corrupted the Department of Death!
Salvador
His name is Hector LeMans.
Salvador
Once a small-time racketeer, he has grown fat and powerful by robbing the newly-dead.
Salvador
Watch out for the name Hector LeMans, Manuel, and be careful.
Manny
I don't really want to do that.
Manny
I'm keeping this little gold mine to myself.
Manny
I don't really want to do that.
Manny
I'm not using my union card for anything but getting on that boat!
Manny
This key doesn't work there.
INT. Security Station NIGHT
Manny
Ah, Carla.
Manny
Forgiven me yet?
Carla
Still in the anger phase.
Manny
Lotta paperwork.
Carla
Lotta passengers. Everybody's back home but you and me.
Carla
Hey, official documents. Don't touch.
Manny
No room for that.
Salvador
Dear Friend,
Salvador
Our movement now has true momentum, and our numbers are rapidly growing.
Salvador
Much of this is due to our communications and intelligence systems, both of which we owe to you.
Salvador
In light of your contributions, I would like to announce your promotion to SPECIAL Agent status.
Salvador
I, Salvador Limones, of the Lost Souls' Alliance, salute you Manuel Calavera.
Salvador
You are a great ally in this noble revolution.
Carla
Manny, I'm on duty!
Manny
I'm keeping this little gold mine to myself.
Manny
I don't really want to do that.
Manny
I'm not using my union card for anything but getting on that boat!
Manny
This key doesn't work there.
Manny
Forgiven me yet?
Carla
Still in the anger phase.
Carla
Sir, if you will, please, place all of your belongings on the security desk...
Carla
...and then jump out the damn window!
Manny
Oh, Carla...
Manny
These lockers have a note on them...
Manny
"Employees: I don't care who's doing it, but please...
Manny
...stop using the contained-detonation chamber to crack open walnuts. Thank you."
Manny
They're locked.
Carla
They're LOCKers.
INT. Betting Area NIGHT
Manny
Anybody there?
Doug
I told ya, we don't give out the kitty hats 'til Tuesday!
Doug
Pffff!
EXT Police Building NIGHT
Manny
Looks like Membrillo finally locked up and went home.
Manny
What was Nick doing with this key?
Manny
What was Nick doing with this key?
Manny
What was Nick doing with this key?
Manny
What was Nick doing with this key?
INT. Maximino's Office NIGHT
Manny
I'm keeping this little gold mine to myself.
Manny
Hello, Maximino.
Maximino
Why, if it ain't Manny Calavera!
Maximino
Come to see how the big boys play, eh Manny?
Manny
From what I can tell, they play with kitties.
Maximino
Kitties, roulette tables, what's the difference?
Maximino
They go round and round all day, and they're both more reliable when they're fixed, am I right?
Manny
I don't want to interrupt his cat-watching.
Manny
I'm keeping this little gold mine to myself.
Manny
I'm keeping this little gold mine to myself.
Manny
Maximino, King of Kittens.
Manny
I'm keeping this little gold mine to myself.
Manny
Maximino, King of Kittens.
Manny
I don't want to mess up my blade.
Salvador
Great news -- we've discovered a new, secret talent of our tiny messengers!
Salvador
We don't know how they do it, but these mysterious birds can actually find their targets...
Salvador
...JUST BY LOOKING AT A PHOTOGRAPH of the addressee.
Salvador
To celebrate, Eva has made them all little berets--I'll send you some pictures!
Manny
I don't really want to do that.
Manny
I'm keeping this little gold mine to myself.
Manny
I don't really want to do that.
Manny
I'm not using my union card for anything but getting on that boat!
Manny
This key doesn't work there.
Manny
Not picking that up.
Manny
Hello, Maximino.
Maximino
Why, if it ain't Manny Calavera!
Maximino
Come to see how the big boys play, eh Manny?
Manny
From what I can tell, they play with kitties.
Maximino
Kitties, roulette tables, what's the difference?
Maximino
They go round and round all day, and they're both more reliable when they're fixed, am I right?
Manny
I don't want to interrupt his cat-watching.
Manny
More trophies...
Manny
More trophies...
Manny
More trophies...
Manny
More trophies...
Manny
More trophies...
Manny
More trophies...
Manny
You know, I'm getting the feeling Max ain't much of a "dog guy."
Manny
If I know Max, these will all be wired to an alarm...
Maximino
You know me better than I thought!
Manny
If I know Max, these will all be wired to an alarm...
Maximino
You know me better than I thought!
Manny
If I know Max, these will all be wired to an alarm...
Maximino
You know me better than I thought!
Manny
If I know Max, these will all be wired to an alarm...
Maximino
You know me better than I thought!
Manny
If I know Max, these will all be wired to an alarm...
Maximino
You know me better than I thought!
Manny
If I know Max, these will all be wired to an alarm...
Maximino
You know me better than I thought!