The Disappearing Act

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* After you agree to keep all that he tells you a closely guarded secret, the royal seneschal reveals to you that the three Songbirds have gone missing. He tells you that upon giving them permission to select the fabrics and dyes they wanted to use for their own costumes, they disappeared, and no one has been able to find them since. While he and his staff continue to contend with the impatient fans, he asks that you use your knowledge of Eorzea to find all three of the girls and see that they return to Ul'dah in time for their show.
※Please note that you will be unable to complete this quest after the seasonal event has ended. For details, please check the Lodestone.
* After a bit of searching, you manage to find all three of the girls, each of whom were so wrapped up in their preparations for the performance that they had completely lost track of time. Thanking you for coming to notify them of both the current situation and the hour, they hasten back to Ul'dah. Your mission now complete, return to the Ruby Road Exchange and inform the royal seneschal of the good news.
* The sight of you and all three of the Songbirds standing before him seems to have alleviated the worst of the royal seneschal's fears, but he is far from ready to relax. While he returns to assist the rest of his staff in dealing with the tumultuous crowd, he asks that you escort the three girls to the Weavers' Guild and ask Redolent Rose to make the Songbirds' costumes.
* While initially it seems as though he has every intention to turn you away, it soon becomes clear that Redolent Rose is just teasing you and the girls. Telling you he is a steadfast fan of the Songbirds, he says he would be more than happy to oblige your request. With little time left until the concert begins, he sets straight to work to create three glamorous outfits for the Little Ladies' Day stars. Considering all the pressure he has been under of late, the royal seneschal could surely do with some more good news. Seek him out on the Ruby Road Exchange and let him know the three Songbirds will be receiving their dresses promptly.
* The royal seneschal is delighted that the Little Ladies' Day concert is now back on track. There is one last thing, however, that needs be addressed. That is, he must decide who is to dance center stage but is unsure which of the girls would be best suited to take on this role. Having spent time enough with all three to grasp their strengths and weaknesses, he believes that you will be able to select the girl perfect for the role.
==Objectives==
* Search for Ulala in Limsa Lominsa.
* Search for Narumi in Horizon.
* Search for Masha in Gridania.
* Speak with the royal seneschal in Ul'dah.
* Speak with Redolent Rose at the Weavers' Guild.
* Speak with the royal seneschal at the Ruby Road Exchange.
==Script==
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Butler 	Y-You'll consent? Oh, thank you! Thank you so very much! <sigh> ...Now where am I to begin?
Butler 	You see, the girls... We can't find them. Not only that, their costumes are yet to be made or properly fitted...and the hour of the concert is nearly upon us!
Butler 	Gah! What a fool I was! When they had asked me to allow them to pick out the fabrics and dyes for their dresses, I agreed. Thought it was a brilliant idea, even!
Butler 	One thing then led to another, and soon just browsing through local wares wasn't enough. They wanted to see what was available elsewhere. Now they've disappeared off to gods know where, and none of my staff has been able to locate them!
Butler 	I should have known this would happen! No doubt the reason they don't return is because they are lost, are being accosted by frenzied fans, or something even more horrific!
Butler 	My dear lady/sir, I beg of you, please find and see that they are escorted back. This is a task I can only entrust to a capable and dependable adventurer such as yourself!
Butler 	Y-You'll do it? Mere words are not enough to express my gratitude!
Butler 	Now then, if the tidbits we've been able to gather are anything to go by, Ulala likely is in Limsa Lominsa, Narumi in Horizon, and Masha in Gridania.
Butler 	I only hope they haven't wandered elsewhere. We simply cannot afford any more delays, or we may very well be in for a good old-fashioned lynching!
Butler 	Please, make haste, [Player Name]─lest the situation with the Birdwatchers spirals even further out of control.
 	
Pirate02400 	Seven hells! Y-Yer Ulala from the Songbirds, ain't ye!? I-I can't believe me eyes! We've gotta tell the others 'bout this!
Pirate02400 	But first─ Oh, bugger me! Wanted to ask fer yer autograph, but I haven't anythin' to write with...
Ulala 	You're fans? Of mine?
Ulala 	Pfft! O-Of course you are! Well, in that case, instead of an autograph, how about I give you something even better─a little sneak peek of our concert!
Ulala 	Tee hee hee! Would you look at that─my dulcet voice has drawn yet another devoted follower! Well, madam/sir, you're just in time for the─ ...Wait a minute. [Player Name], is that you!?
Ulala 	Tee hee hee! Would you look at that─my dulcet voice has drawn yet another devoted follower! Well, madam/sir, you're just in time for the─
Ulala 	The royal seneschal's sent you to find me, you say? I-I had no idea I was running so far behind schedule.
Ulala 	But it isn't my fault─you saw for yourself, right? I'm simply far too irresistible. Fans have been accosting me all day, and it wouldn't do to ignore them.
Ulala 	Right, then. My apologies to have to cut things short, but it seems I have a performance to put on, so I must be off. I hope you come and cheer for me─er, us─the Songbirds!
Ulala 	I would appreciate it if you could keep what happened here between the two of us. F-For the benefit of the team, of course! After all, if Narumi and Masha were to learn of the tremendous number of fans I have, it could very well deteriorate group morale!
Masha Mhakaracca	Hmmm... Given the quantity, it would be best to move these crates by ship than by chocobo.
Masha Mhakaracca	Wait a second... I know you! You're [Player Name]! What are you doing here?
Masha Mhakaracca	Apologies, madam/sir. Are you here to make a shipment?
Masha Mhakaracca	The royal seneschal bids me return at once? But I haven't been here long at all. Hm, how long have I been here?
Masha Mhakaracca	That long!? Good gods! I-I must hurry back!
Masha Mhakaracca	Oh, but what of these boxes!?
Masha Mhakaracca	Gah! What am I thinking!? Now's hardly the time to be fretting over this!
Masha Mhakaracca	I'm terribly sorry to have to leave you in a lurch, madam, but I really must be going! Though a daunting task, I'm sure you're more than capable of arranging for their delivery on your own!
Masha Mhakaracca	Now that that's taken care of, I shall return posthaste!
 	
Merchant02400 	You've been staring at my samples for hours now but don't seem any closer to reaching a decision. Are you quite sure you don't want to take the night to think it over?
Narumi 	Oh, I'm so very sorry, sir. It's just that they're all so beautiful. <sigh> Maybe I'll just take this one─ Er, actually, maybe...
Narumi 	<gasp> [Player Name]! What are you doing here? What a wonderful coincidence it is to see you! You're looking well.
Narumi 	Oh, am I in your way? My apologies─I'll be finished soon...I think.
Narumi 	...It's that time already!? I-I can't believe it. I spent that long trying to decide on a color?
Narumi 	And I haven't even made up my mind! <sigh> I find something I like, but then I'm unsure whether the other Songbirds would like it too, and I keep second-guessing myself...
Merchant02400 	Wait a second... The Songbirds? You're one of them?
Narumi 	Y-Yes. You know about us?
Merchant02400 	How could I not!? My daughter absolutely adores you!
Merchant02400 	You're after dyes for your costume, right? A quick moment, if you would.
Merchant02400 	What do you think of this one? <wink> One of my finest colors for one of my best customers.
Narumi 	It's absolutely perfect! Thank you, sir!
Narumi 	Now that I have my dye, there's no reason to keep the others waiting! To Ul'dah!
Pirate02400 	Ain't no mistakin' the radiant smile an' pink locks! That's Ulala from the Songbirds!
Merchant02400 	deleted
 	
Butler 	Thanks to you the girls have made it back in time and we've managed to avert what could easily have been a Little Ladies' Day catastrophe!
Butler 	Girls, come here! I think we all owe this wonderful woman/man here a few words of thanks.
Butler 	You remember [Player Name] from last year, of course?
Ulala 	As if I could forget! Though if I had, the start you gave me earlier would've been enough to jog my memory! N-Not that I'm complaining, of course! Thank you for coming to get us. We'll repay your kindness with a performance so dazzling, it'll leave you breathless!
Narumi 	Yes, indeed. It's the least we can do for all your help. While we're still works in progress, we're far from the fledglings that took to the stage last year, and we shall do our best to entertain you.
Masha Mhakaracca	I've been practicing nigh every waking moment, working hard on both song and dance. I hope you'll be able to appreciate the improvement.
Butler 	Oh, and while you are expressing your gratitude, why not introduce yourselves as well?
Ulala 	It's great seeing you again, madam/sir. I'm Ulala, unofficial leader of the Songbirds and soon to be Eorzea's premier songstress. And you─you are soon to be my biggest fan! Tee hee!
Narumi 	It's good to properly meet you, milady/milord. I'm Narumi. Thank you for all your help earlier. Had you not come to find us, the concert we have practiced day and night for would have all been for naught. Truly, we would be honored if you would attend our performance.
Masha Mhakaracca	And I'm Masha Mhakaracca, but you can call me Masha. While I may not have Ulala's silver tongue or Narumi's sweet voice, I more than make up for it with my dancing. Please, come and cheer us on!
Butler 	Right! Now that we're all assembled, let us set to work. There's still much to do if we are to deliver the promised concert.
Butler 	First things first: costumes. The girls were meant to see Redolent Rose about them a good while ago. I'm not certain he'd be able─or even willing─to prepare them in such little time, but we must try to prevail upon him.
Butler 	Considering what happened when I let these three out of my sight, I would feel much more comfortable if you could accompany them to the Weavers' Guild, and see that they return afterwards.
Butler 	Thank you, [Player Name]. I've already sent the fabrics and dyes the girls picked out to Redolent Rose, so he should know to expect you.
Butler 	I suspect one look at the girls will be all Redolent Rose needs to know why you're there, but if he asks, simply tell him that I sent you.
 	
Ulala 	On behalf of the Songbirds, I would like to apologize for our tardiness. Please, Mister Redolent Rose, sir, would you still make our costumes for us?
Narumi 	I'm solely to blame for our delay. You needn't make mine if there isn't time, but I beg you not to punish the others for my mistake.
Masha Mhakaracca	No one else but you has the skill to make the costumes! If not for us, won't you please do it for the people?
Redolent Rose 	First, you miss your appointment. Then, you slink in here last minute, asking that I do the job with barely any time at all?
Redolent Rose 	Well, you three best thank your lucky stars that I'm a fan of the Songbirds!
Redolent Rose 	I've been following your ensemble very closely, and have studied up on the themes and motifs you employ. I believe I have a suitable design.
Redolent Rose 	I've already received your preferred dyes and fabrics, so I shall set to work at once. Once your costumes are ready, I'll send for you for a fitting.
Masha Mhakaracca	Thank you so very much, sir!
Narumi 	To think that a celebrity weaver like Redolent Rose knew about us!
Ulala 	And if he wasn't a fan before, he certainly is now─now that he's met me, that is! Tee hee!
Redolent Rose 	Hahaha! Now, then, I'm sure I'm not the only one who has some last-minute preparations to attend to before the concert begins. I suggest we all set to work.
Masha Mhakaracca	Well, girls─you heard the man! Let's squeeze in one last practice of our routine to make sure we don't make any silly mistakes!
Ulala 	I've already perfected all the steps and can hit every note, so I don't need the practice. But I suppose it wouldn't hurt to help the two of you rehearse.
Narumi 	Th-Thank you, Mister Redolent Rose, sir. We can't wait to see you later at the performance!
Ulala 	Sir, we have nowhere else to go! Will you make our costumes for us? Pretty, pretty please with rolanberries on top!
Narumi 	If only I wasn't so indecisive, this never would have happened! Oh, why did I have to spend all that time on picking out a color...
Masha Mhakaracca	If you're not willing to do it for us, please sir, think of the fans and citizens of Ul'dah! They're looking forward to seeing our dresses as much as we are to wearing them!
Redolent Rose 	Not to worry, adventurer. I shall send the costumes over, soon as they are ready.
 	
Butler 	The girls tell me Redolent Rose agreed to make their costumes! Haha! What wonderful news!
Butler 	Thanks to you, our biggest problems have been resolved, and we are finally on track to hold the concert. There is just one last thing to be done.
Butler 	That is, [Player Name], we must choose who shall take center stage at the opening show and thereby lead the Songbirds to greater heights!
Butler 	My staff and I have spent so much time with the girls, our judgment has become clouded. You, on the other hand, know the Songbirds just well enough to assess their strengths and weaknesses.
Butler 	And with your eye for talent, you would no doubt know which of the girls the audience desires most to see take to the forefronts of the stage!
Butler 	Now, the three are already aware that I mean to entrust the decision to you, and they nervously await your answer. Once your mind is made, pray inform the chosen directly.
Ulala 	Tee hee! I simply can't wait to see how amazing I'll look in my new dress!
Narumi 	Thank the gods that Redolent Rose was also a fan of our ensemble, else we might never have gotten our dresses!
Masha Mhakaracca	Only our very best performance will do if we are to make up for the trouble we've caused, and we will deliver it!
Quest complete. 	Quest complete.
Category:Little Ladies' Day Events Quests