Xena: Warrior Princess (TV Series)

Legacy (2000)

Renée O'Connor: Gabrielle

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Quotes 

• Gabrielle : What was wrong with staying on the coast? There was sun, surf, sand.

  Xena : You got two out of the three.

  Gabrielle : We were supposed to relax, remember?

  Xena : We had bad luck--going inland didn't have to be this way.

  Gabrielle : You know, deserts don't have to be dry, windy, and desolate, Xena--it's optional.

  Xena : Here, take my hand.

  Gabrielle : You don't even know where we're going.

  Xena : Do we ever know where we're going?

• Gabrielle : Strange beauty to the desert.

  Xena : You *do* look for the good in everything, don't you?

  Gabrielle : Why does it sound like an insult when you say it?

  Xena : Maybe not everything.

  Gabrielle : Yeah, well, sand up my wazoo gets me a little edgy.

  Xena : Hate it when that happens.

• Xena : [Soaking in a hot bath]  Don't say I never gave you anything.

  Xena : [Jestingly]  Sun... sand...

  Gabrielle : [Gabrielle splashes Xena]  Surf!

  Xena : That was unnecessary... a little uncalled for. Alright, I'm pruning--I'm outta here.

• Kahina : Of course, our tradition is one of hospitality. My cousins will be honored to take you both to bed.

  Gabrielle : [Gabrielle leans toward Xena and whispers]  What was that you said about not refusing anything?

  [Xena puts on her best fake smile] 

• Gabrielle : You think those guys bought my Amazon chastity oath I made up.

  Xena : I think they were hanging on every word from Gabrielle, the Battling Bard.

  Gabrielle : Hmm, I think it adds character.

  Xena : [Incredulously]  Yeah.

  Gabrielle : I wish I had a dinar for every time I heard, "Xena: The Legendary Warrior Princess".

  Xena : Bet you do.

  Gabrielle : I think you're loving it.

  Xena : Sure, what's not to love? Nah, it's just that these people need help. If anyone knows Romans, we do.

  Gabrielle : I'll say.

  [Gabrielle turns on her side] 

  Gabrielle : Xena... Do you ever have those moments in battle where you have to decide whether to disable someone, or to kill them?

  Xena : What?

  Gabrielle : Don't you ever think about it?

  Xena : You just have to trust your instincts, that's all.

  Gabrielle : Well what if you're wrong?

  Xena : If you're gonna stop and debate that, you're gonna get hurt.

• Korah : Your descriptions of the battles you've been in show growth and understanding from the earliest of the scrolls to the latest. Were you aware of that?

  Gabrielle : No.

• Gabrielle : For once Xena, I'd like to be the Roman noble and *you* be the slave.

  [Xena smirks] 

• Gabrielle : Xena, you once prayed to never see the light go out in me. I don't think there's much of that left in here.

  [Whispering] 

  Gabrielle : This is best for everyone.

• Gabrielle : [Gabrielle stands up as Xena approaches her]  How'd it go?

  Xena : Not good.

  Gabrielle : I should've gone with you. I'll talk to him, Xena.

  Xena : No, it's more complicated than you think.

  Gabrielle : It is not complicated, it is simple.

  [Gesturing to herself] 

  Gabrielle : I killed Korah.

  Xena : Out here, the penalty for that is death.

  Gabrielle : [Signs]  I accept that.

  Xena : Well *I* don't.

  Gabrielle : Xena...

  Xena : What purpose would it serve? It can't bring Korah back, now can it?

  Gabrielle : Xena, that man out there deserves to know the truth.

  Xena : He thinks he does--he thinks the Romans did it.

  Gabrielle : Did you tell them that?

  Xena : It was an accident. Let him believe the Romans did it--they have to fight them anyway.

  Gabrielle : I can't lie about this!

  Xena : You don't have to lie. Please, I beg you! Please! Don't say anything.

• Gabrielle : Saved by the Romans. I would've bet *against* that...

  Xena : Took 'em long enough.

  Gabrielle : Xena?

  Xena : I needed a diversion.

  Gabrielle : Last night, I thought letting them kill me was the best thing for everyone.

  Xena : Gabrielle, you may never forgive yourself for what happened to Korah, but you'll be a stronger person for it.

  Gabrielle : I don't know.

  Xena : I felt that way once. I felt there was nothing left to live for. I was tired of hurting, and I just wanted it to end.

  Gabrielle : What changed it for you?

  Xena : You did.

  Gabrielle : I guess we've come full circle, huh?

  Xena : [Xena smiles lovingly and takes Gabrielle's arm]  Come on.

• Tazere : It seems I've traded Korah's life for my own, thanks to you. That evens the scales between us.

  Gabrielle : [Shaking her head]  It doesn't really, does it?

  Tazere : No. He could've become a great warrior, just like you.

  Gabrielle : [Gabrielle looks troubled]  Just like me...

• Gabrielle : Do you think they'll success against the Romans?

  Xena : They've got a good chance. The desert's a powerful weapon in their favor.

  Gabrielle : For awhile there, I didn't think the day would end so well.

  Xena : Neither did I.

  Gabrielle : You saved me today Xena--against the Greater Good. Why? Isn't that what we've been fighting for?

  Xena : Gabrielle, in everyone's life, there's something that goes beyond the Greater Good. That's what you are in my life. I wasn't about to let you die out there if there was something I could do about it.

  Gabrielle : What if it was my choice?

  Xena : Especially if it was your choice.

• Gabrielle : What is this?

  Xena : [Looking into a bowl of eye balls and bettles]  Something yummy.

• Xena : What's with the desert boy?

  Gabrielle : He wants me to teach him to use the sais.

  Xena : [Sincerely]  He's picked a great teacher.

  Gabrielle : It's kind of strange being though of as more of a warrior than a bard... Guess I've come a long way.

  Xena : Is that a good thing?

  Gabrielle : Yeah, it is.

• Gabrielle : I never thought I'd see this...

  Xena : What's that?

  Gabrielle : You washing blood off my hands.

  Xena : I never thought I'd see it either.

  Xena : It says that Kahina and Tazere have finalized their peace treaty.

  [Xena pauses] 

  Xena : I want you to go back to Kahina's camp and wait for me there.

  Gabrielle : Where are you going?

  Xena : To take him home.

  Gabrielle : I'm going with you.

  Xena : No, just... Give me a chance to explain to them.

  Gabrielle : Xena, I have to talk to Tazere.

  Xena : You will... Later.

  [Xena leaves] 

• Tazere : How does it feel?

  Gabrielle : How does what feel?

  Tazere : Killing an innocent.

  Gabrielle : It's unbearable.

  Tazere : He idolized you and you slaughtered him.

  Gabrielle : No, I...

  [Tazere slaps Gabrielle] 

  Tazere : If I'd have known what a snake you were, I'd have struck your head off and my son would still be alive. Murderer.