#I still haven't figured out Yisa's whole deal

[housedeaubemarle]

FFXIV Write 2024 #12: Quarry

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About a turn and a half in the past, amidst and under the boughs of the South Shroud, in Bajhiri clan territory:

«Little one.»

«Yes, Matriarch?»

«You’ve done good hunting these past moons; I believe you’re ready to perform one on your own, outside the bounds of our lands. Will you consider what is asked of you?»

«Yes, of course.»

«Go you into the city of ice, and aim high, for your target is of noble blood. Find you the house of Aubemarle – discover for me what fate has befallen it.»

«Au… be… marle?»

«That’s it. Their lord did me a great favour once.»

«When I find this lord, what’s your will?»

«I doubt you’ll find him alive – the Traders will have had their due by now. Send word to me of his children and his widow. I wish to see what may yet be done for my old friend. Will you accept this task?»

«…with respect, is this truly a hunt?»

«The Warrior of Light may have broken down Ishgard’s walls, but they cannot change Ishgardian hearts as easily. You will have to move swift and move sly; the Fury’s people do not take kindly to those not of Halone. And if you find what I hope still stands, I will have further directions.»

«I understand. I’ll leave at moonrise tomorrow.»

«Good. The Lover’s great moon light your way and steady your hands, granddaughter.»

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