Recruiting
Parley
Zihark: I'm from the Toha vigilantes.

Battle
Zihark: I dislike such contests.

Recruit
Zihark: I will join your group.

(DLC)Smash Brethren 1
Battle
Zihark: If a fight is upon me, then I will give it my all!

Battle w/Panne
Zihark: Are you...a laguz? Leave. I don't want to fight you.
Panne: You are mistaken. I am a taguel. And you WILL fight me!

Deathquote
Zihark: Incredible... I know when I'm beaten...

(DLC)Smash Brethren 2
Talk w/ Gaius
Zihark: Do you have a moment?
Gaius: Mm-Hmm. What?
Zihark: One of my comrades saw you slip into the enemy ranks...
Gaius: Uh, it's called recon. How do you fight an enemy you don't know? ...What? You don't trust me?
Zihark: Just checking. You are from another world, after all. It made some of my people...nervous. Sorry if I gave offense.
Gaius: ...Hmph. You're a myrmidon, right?
Zihark: Yes. ...So?
Gaius: Well, you just seem far from the archetype, know what I mean? Most myrmidon chatter about 'cut you down' this or 'face my blade' that. Guess it's different in your world.
Zihark: Hmm...I don't think our world is so different, but Ike runs a tight ship.
Gaius: I see...
Zihark: You sound let down. Should I play up the 'cut you down' business, then?
Gaius: No, no! I like your kind of myrmidon. Trust me. I think we'll work together just fine.
Zihark: Best of luck, then.
Gaius: You too.

Deathquote
Zihark: Agh...I seem to have only...gotten in the way...

(DLC)Smash Brethren 3
Battle
Zihark: I know a threat when I see it. Still, I cannot allow you to pass!

Battle w/ Panne
Panne: Prepare to feel the wrath of a taguel, man-spawn!
Zihark: I'd never wish to fight your kind, but if you attack me, I have no choice...

Deathquote
Zihark: You're...more powerful than I imagined... If we were allies...

"A skilled mercenary swordsman. Friendly and free from prejudice, he's answered the call to join the ninja festival. Appears in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance."

Part 2: Home of the Ninja (Before the Battle)
Zihark: A change of clothes can be refreshing every one in a while—but it won't change the way I fight!

Part 3: Reliable Support (Before the Battle)
Zihark: Win or lose, I won't complain. We're here to enjoy the festival!

After the Ninja Novices Tempest Trial
Hana: ...
Laevatein: ...
Zihark: Oh, Hana, Princess Laevatein! You two look a bit glum. Is there something wrong?
Hana: Ah! Z-Zihark!
Zihark: Whoa! No need to be spooked! Now, what happened? Festivals are for having fun and enjoying your chance to dress up, not moping around!
Hana: Well, you see... Oh, I'm sorry, Zihark! We were were just investigating you, and we—
Zihark: Me? Why investigate me?
Hana: Well, since we're dressed as ninja, we wanted to do something that felt properly ninja-like... And we thought maybe we could get an advantage in the tournament too...
Laevatein:But we discovered more than we intended... About your past. About your former love...
Zihark: Ah. Well, there are some around here who already know all about that, I suppose.
Hana: We're sorry for digging into your past, Zihark! We didn't intend to investigate your love life... Oh! I know how to fix it! If we just hit each other on the head really hard, we'll forget about it, and—
Zihark: That won't be necessary. But I'd recommend not investigating into me any further, all right?
Hana: Of course. Again, we apologize. We brought painful memories to the surface, I'm sure...
Zihark: No need to worry. It's not as if I want to forget her. I treasure the time the two of us spent together. Even now, I wrap myself in those happy memories whenever I can. Maybe I'm just the nostalgic type.
Laevatein: I understand.
Zihark: We must have something in common then... But still! A festival is no place to be so gloomy. We should enjoy it!
Hana: You're right. Thank you, Zihark. I'll see you at the tournament! I'm bringing everything I've got.
Zihark: Then I'll be sure to do the same. I'll look forward to it! For now, I'll be on my way, though. See you!
Hana: Phew! We're lucky Zihark is such a kind person.
Laevatein:He reminds me of my sister... Kind, understanding of others' pain, and incredibly strong...
Hana: That's true. It's a particular kind of strength I'd like to aspire to... We both use swords, after all! Though, I don't get the same kind of respect he gets. Well, I guess I'll just have to beat him in the tournament! Let's go give it our best, Princess Laevatein.
Laevatein: Right!
Summoned
"My name is Zihark. I'm dressed as a...ninja? It's not my usual line of work, but I'll do my best.

Home
Zihark: It's a strange ask to learn the way of the ninja...but I'll do my best since it's now my role at the festival.
Zihark: Remembering faces is a skill I learned as a mercenary. I should be able to put it to use as a ninja too.
Zihark: Ninja also carry around preserved food. No matter the discipline, it's hard to fight on an empty stomach.
Zihark: This garb is flexible and allows for quiet travel. I see, it's meant to aid in the success of covert operations."
Zihark: We should investigate that strange house over there... Let's move very discreetly.
Zihark: Yes, I'm dressed like a ninja, and yes, I come with a coded message. But I'm just a mercenary. (Greeting from friend)
Zihark: I was asked to participate in this ninja festival and studied up on the craft to make my act look more believable. So get this. To succeed, you must employ tactics contrary to what works in swordplay. Light-footed ninja concealed by the dark of night bring down foes and then slip away totally undetected... Color me impressed. It's nice to be reminded of how much knowledge you can gain by trying new things. I owe it to you. If the opportunity presents itself, then invite me to the next festival. (Upon reaching level 40)

Info Screen
Zihark: I'm Zihark, and I'm dressed this way for a reason. You'll just have to trust me.
Zihark: Ah, it's you. Enjoying the festival, I see.
Zihark: Being a ninja has its perks. If the enemy can't read your movements, they don't know where to guard.
Zihark: I'm confident in my swordplay. Send me into battle and you will be too.
Zihark: There sure are a lot of ninja around here, huh? Hoshido must be pretty powerful...
Zihark:Seeing beorc and laguz enjoying this festival together is truly something special.
Zihark: As long as you're giving the orders, I'll follow through.

Map
Zihark: Got it.
Zihark: Now what?
Zihark: Let's go.

Level Up
Zihark: So this is how to maintain a ninja's blade? Sword arts and ninja teachings are comparable, that's for sure. (5-6 stats up)
Zihark: Feels like I'm starting to get used to being a ninja. (3-4 stats up)
Zihark: Completely hiding my presence is a pretty hard thing to do... (1-2 stats up)
Zihark: Ah, so this is the way of the ninja. How interesting. (New skill learned)

Critical/Skill
Zihark: That all you've got?
Zihark: You're mine!
Zihark: Just part of the job.
Zihark: Luck is not on your side!

Defeat
Zihark: I've failed...