The Great Horn Heist Redux

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* You share with Ollier your lingering doubts that your prior investigation arrived at the whole truth behind the matter of the stolen horn. Convinced that the true culprit remains at large, Ollier agrees to persuade Master Roland to reopen the case, that justice might at last be served. Armed once more with your trusty inspector's journal, you head out once more into the halls of the Saucer, vowing that this time no clue will escape you.
※Please note that you will be unable to complete this quest after the seasonal event has ended. For details, please check the Lodestone.
* Having gleaned all that you can from your survey of the Saucer and questioning of its denizens, you share your deductions before a tribunal headed by Master Roland, and once again, a verdict is rendered. You then set out to speak once more with Ollier, that you might share with him the news that the case has been solved.
* You speak with Ollier, who expresses his thanks for your diligent efforts on Hugue's behalf. With the case at last brought to a conclusion, you bid the saucer attendant farewell and take your leave.
==Objectives==
* Search the Gold Saucer for clues, and speak with Ollier to discuss them.
* Speak with Ollier.
==Script==
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Ollier 	Oh, it's you again. Is everything quite all right? You look as if there's something on your mind...
Ollier 	Forgive me...I did not mean to presume. Thank you again for your aid with our investigation, and do enjoy the festivities.
Ollier 	You wish to conduct another investigation? I admire your diligence, but─for better or for worse─the case is already closed...
Ollier 	That said, if there is a chance that true justice has not been served, we would be remiss not to rectify matters.
Ollier 	I will explain the situation to Master Roland and Captain Daluce and arrange for another hearing to be held. In the meantime, pray survey the premises and collect whatever evidence you can. We're counting on you, friend!
 	
Daluce 	Conducting another investigation, you say? Be my guest, though I'll be a chocobo's uncle if anything comes of it!
Hugue 	How many times must I say it? I swear to you, I am innocent!
Sasapano 	We all know you did it. Why not confess and save us all some trouble?
 	
Staffa04056 	I was tasked with selling Mini Cactpot tickets, and was standing behind the counter at the time of the crime. To think that something like this could happen here at the Gold Saucer!
Staffa04056 	I said the same to Captain Daluce and Pipimaya─ah, they're the two Brass Blade officers questioning Hugue over there─but I don't recall anything out of the ordinary at the time.
Staffa04056 	It was festival season, however, so our halls were even more crowded with customers than usual.
Staffa04056 	Yet I guarantee you that no unauthorized persons were allowed to slip behind the counter. From my vantage point, I would have noticed in an instant if that were the case.
 	
Guesta04056 	That Hyuran attendant, you say? If I recall, he left his post for a time to escort a customer some place or another.
Guesta04056 	Thought it odd to see no one manning the counter, but I suppose it happens from time to time? Or perhaps not...
Brassbladesmanb04056	Given its sheer size, we believe the thief has hidden the stolen horn somewhere around the premises until such time as they can arrange to smuggle it out. Though, for the life of me, I can't find the godsdamned thing anywhere...
 	
Staffb04056 	Oh, whatever to do? Whatever to do!?
Staffb04056 	Shush! Have you lost your wits!? Don't say that so loud! If anyone heard that I'd misplaced my uniform, why there'd be hells to─oh, I should probably quiet down, myself.
Staffb04056 	Needless to say, those uniforms are issued to official Gold Saucer staff alone. When not wearing them, we're instructed to guard them as if our lives depended on it. If it were to get out that I lost mine...
Staffb04056 	Just before, I checked with the cleaning staff to make sure that it wasn't accidentally disposed of somehow.
Staffb04056 	The man said he'd seen nothing, nor have any articles of clothing been delivered to the lost and found. Oh, wherever could my uniform have gone!?
Brassbladesmanc04056	The investigation? Hah. We already know that sorry wretch named Hugue did it. I've got more interesting matters to think about.
Brassbladesmanc04056	The investigation? Hah. We already know that sorry wretch named Hugue did it. I've got more interesting matters to think about. Say, have you heard any good rumors lately?
Brassbladesmanc04056	Pipimaya flat-out ignored a friendly invitation and went off to the chocobo races alone, you say? That's somethin' you don't hear every day...
Brassbladesmand04056	Never known the man to say no to anyone. Why, one time a new recruit started calling him “Mayapipi,” and he didn't even bat an eyelash. On the contrary, he just went along with it like it was his new favorite nickname!
Brassbladesmand04056	Since then, all the newcomers have taken to calling him “Master Mayapipi,” and Pipimaya's as happy as a chocobo gettin' scratched behind the ears! To think he'd turn a deaf ear to one of his subordinates─that's a juicy rumor if I ever heard one!
Staffc04056 	Have I noticed anything out of the ordinary, you ask? Well, now that you mention it─I doubt it has anything to do with the incident, but...
Staffc04056 	My colleague who mans the Cactpot Board mentioned that his uniform had gone missing. I could scarce believe it─the man's a veteran, and as careful as anyone I know.
Staffc04056 	We're instructed to guard those outfits with our lives, you know. If my colleague doesn't find his soon, Master Roland is like to give him a chewing out like he'd never believe...
Brassbladesmane04056	Around the time the robbery happened, I was just getting off active duty. I had a mind to go to the chocobo races with Pipimaya, so I gave him a yell. But would you believe it? He just walked off to the racetrack as if he never heard me!
Brassbladesmanf04056	Pipimaya, you say? I'd heard his brother was known to place a few coins on the birds from time to time, but never knew Pipimaya had an interest as well.
Brassbladesmanf04056	Still, for a friendly chap like ol' Pipimaya to just ignore you like that...reckon he must have had a big bet on his mind, eh?
Staffd04056 	Have you met Pipimaya? He's one of the Brass Blades investigating the theft for us, but he's no stranger to the Gold Saucer. Why, I've seen him at the chocobo races more than once!
Staffe04056 	You sure that's not his brother? They're the spitting image of each other, and I hear it's the brother who's a regular patron here. They say he can rack up the MGP like you wouldn't believe...
Staffd04056 	His brother, you say? Why, I didn't even know he had a brother! From what I saw, they could almost be twins!
Staffe04056 	Hah! Someone needs to get around a bit more, it seems. Anyhow, the brother's a regular here if I ever saw one. Seeing the sheer single-minded devotion with which he attacks those games, I reckon he's got his eyes on an exclusive prize.
 	
Ollier 	How fares the investigation, my friend? You look as if the whole matter still has you a bit puzzled. Have you gotten any closer to the truth?
Ollier 	Ah, there you are. Observing from afar, I couldn't help but notice just how thorough you've been in your investigation. Pray tell, do you believe you've arrived at the truth?
 	
Ollier 	Truly? In that case, by all means let us share your deductions with the others!
Ollier 	I see. Pray take the time you need to be certain, but please hurry...lest poor Hugue be forced to confess to a crime which he did not commit.
 	
Roland 	Ollier has explained the situation to me. Though it is rather...unconventional to reopen a case in this manner, we have a responsibility to arrive at the truth in whatever way that may be done. As such, I will listen once more to all evidence─old and new─at hand, and see what conclusion it leads us to regarding this unfortunate incident. I trust you have no objections?
Daluce 	Not as such, Master Roland. While I am skeptical that anything new will come to light, it would not be my place to refuse.
Roland 	Mistress/Master [Player Name], I hear that you have diligently prepared for these proceedings. Are you ready to present your new evidence?
Roland 	Very well, then let us begin. Captain Daluce, pray summarize the details of the incident for those of us who may have forgotten.
Daluce 	Gladly. A few bells ago, a Sabotender Emperador horn went missing from the Gold Saucer's prize vault, located behind the main counter. It was noticed by a sharp-eyed attendant whose shift followed that of Hugue.
Daluce 	Thorough questioning of all witnesses in the area at the time revealed that no other persons─attendant or customer alike─were seen behind the counter at the time.
Daluce 	Investigating our records, we further learned that Hugue was arrested once for petty theft before being employed here at the Saucer. We have named him a primary suspect, and an interrogation is being conducted as we speak. That is all.
Roland 	Thank you, Captain Daluce.
Roland 	Mistress/Master [Player Name]. Ollier has informed me that you, too, have been investigating the matter on our behalf. Have you any objections to Captain Daluce's testimony?
 	
Daluce 	What!? How could you possibly know that!?
Daluce 	As I just explained, our witnesses stated clearly that they saw no one go behind the counter. In the absence of any other potential suspects, it only stands to reason that Hugue is the culprit.
Daluce 	...At any rate, it's clear you are simply stalling for time. If you have nothing of import to contribute, I daresay it's time we rendered a verdict.
Daluce 	What's this you say...!?
Roland 	...Oho. Then let us proceed to the next topic at hand. Captain Daluce and his men are all but convinced that Hugue is the thief. Have you uncovered any evidence to lead you to believe otherwise?
Daluce 	It's true that we haven't recovered it yet, but I assure you it's only a matter of time. That's hardly evidence of the man's innocence. What exactly are you implying?
Roland 	...Mistress/Master [Player Name]. My valued employee's good name and future are on the line today. I ask you to take these proceedings more seriously.
Daluce 	Hah! You expect that baseless blathering to carry any weight here? It's more than evident that you're just wasting our time.
Roland 	...I see. For you to say so with such confidence, I imagine you must have uncovered some convincing evidence, indeed.
Roland 	Well, now. I do believe we've come to the heart of the matter. Mistress/Master [Player Name], if you would...just who do you believe is truly responsible for the crime?
Sasapano 	M-Me!? Is this some kind of a joke!? I'm no thief! I'm an officer of the law!
Sasapano 	You'd best have some proof behind these accusations, or I'll have you hauled in gaol faster than you can say “Godbert Manderville!”
Roland 	...I am in no mood for jests, Mistress/Master [Player Name]. I'll ask you again, and I expect a serious answer this time.
Daluce 	So you would have us believe the true culprit is to be found elsewhere. Have you any evidence to support your words?
Roland 	...I am in no mood for jests, Mistress/Master [Player Name]. I'll ask you again, and I expect a serious answer this time.
Ollier 	N-No! Say it isn't so!
Daluce 	...I knew it. For all your lofty investigative work, all you've done is prove our case for us.
Daluce 	The game's up, Hugue. Now tell us where you hid the horn, or you'll be spending tonight─and many more nights─in the sultanate's darkest gaol.
Daluce 	You're not serious...are you?
Daluce 	At any rate, it's clear we've been wasting our time. Take the suspect away.
Sasapano 	And so what if it is!? That is proof of nothing! You need only look around you to see that I am far from the only Lalafell in this place!
Sasapano 	Perhaps that man is innocent, but so am I! The thief is still out there! What are you waiting for? Get out there and catch him!
Sasapano 	W-Wait...how do you know that!?
Sasapano 	I mean...nonsense! I have an alibi! At the time the theft happened, I was at the chocobo races! And I'll have you know I won myself a fortune as well! Hah! The joke's on you!
Sasapano 	Just ask any of the attendants there! They all remember me! Why, I'm one of their best customers!
Sasapano 	Why should I confess to something I have not done!? This is an outrage! You're trying to frame me to cover up for your own failure of an investigation!
 	
Pipimaya 	Yes, precisely as we orchestrated...
Ollier 	In summary, to this point I have not seen sufficient evidence to convict the suspect Hugue beyond a shadow of a doubt. Would you not concur?
Daluce 	...I do. Loath as I am to admit it, your adventurer friend here has raised legitimate concerns.
Daluce 	My apologies for being so hasty in accusing the poor man. I shall have him released immediately.
Daluce 	That said, the question remains─who was the true mastermind behind this theft?
Pipimaya 	Yes, precisely as we orchestrated...
 	
Sasapano 	Master Mayapipi? Is this your idea of a joke? The least you could do is have the dignity to call a man by his proper name!
Brassbladesmanc04056	What? Just the other day you told us that was your favorite nickname!
Pipimaya 	Enough, Sasapano. It would seem our game is up.
Pipimaya 	Remarkable sleuthing, if I do say so myself. Of course, you are correct─Hugue is not the culprit.
Pipimaya 	I am. Or should I say, we are...
Brassbladesmanc04056	M-Master Mayapipi! There's...two of you!?
Daluce 	What is the meaning of this!?
Roland 	You'd better have a good explanation for all of us.
Pipimaya 	I am Pipimaya...the real one, that is. The man who was posing as me until our ruse was revealed is my twin brother, Sasapano.
Pipimaya 	We also have another brother, some years younger than the two of us. He's our pride and joy, sharp of mind and fleet of foot.
Pipimaya 	Sadly, one day our dear brother was stricken with a rare, nigh-untreatable malady. He was told he had but moons to live, if that.
Pipimaya 	Needless to say, Sasapano and I were devastated. When the initial shock had passed, we were left with one thought─if we could not save the boy's life, at the very least we could make his biggest dream come true in the precious days he remained with us.
Pipimaya 	Specifically, his dream to one day sail across the heavens on his very own Sabotender Emperador. I knew of his wish quite well, having often observed him eyeing its glorious succulent form longingly from my post on security duty.
Pipimaya 	And so, in hopes of granting our dear sibling's dying wish, Sasapano and I embarked on a single-minded quest to accumulate as much MGP as we could muster. Sasapano, in particular, displayed quite the aptitude for games, and soon became known as one of the Saucer's most successful regulars.
Pipimaya 	The points accumulated rapidly, and in great quantities, but our brother's condition was declining even more starkly. We were racing against time, and seemed destined to lose.
Pipimaya 	So it was that the idea came to us out of sheer desperation. We would use the hustle and bustle of the festival as a cover, sneak behind the counter, and pilfer that which would make one ill-fated man's wildest dreams come true.
Pipimaya 	...The rest played out exactly as this insightful adventurer deduced. Little did I expect that I'd be found out before I could even sneak the horn past the guards...
Roland 	Indeed. It all makes sense now...
Daluce 	My sincerest apologies, good sir. To think that not only did we wrongly accuse you, but that the true culprit─one of them, at least─was one of our own...
Daluce 	Using your position and knowledge as a security officer to mastermind such a heinous act...can you two even begin to comprehend the gravity of your crimes? I'll see you rot in the darkest gaol─
Hugue 	Wait...I beg of you!
Hugue 	Might I be allowed to speak for a moment?
Hugue 	I come from a poor family of refugees. Before they graciously hired me as a Saucer attendant, I lived alone with my mother.
Hugue 	For years, it was a constant struggle to put food on our plates. We feared that each coming day might be our last. Often, I would hear my mother sobbing at night, unable to hold back the grief and pain she hid inside for her son's sake.
Hugue 	One day, her nameday was approaching, and I had a thought. Once─for one day in her life─I would do something that would bring a smile to her face. And so, I got her a ring─or, more accurately, I stole it.
Hugue 	I regretted the act almost immediately, but it was too late. I was soon apprehended. I was dismissed from my job as a laborer, and was told I would never find work in this town again.
Hugue 	With not even the coin to buy a scrap of bread for tomorrow's breakfast, I fell into utter despair. My life─our lives─were surely over, I was certain. It was then that a kind soul reached out to me.
Hugue 	That kind soul was none other than the very man whose gold ring I tried to steal. I speak of the owner of this Gold Saucer, the one and only Lord Godbert Manderville.
Hugue 	He made me swear a promise that I would never turn to thievery again, and offered me a position as an attendant here if I would obey. I am far from a wealthy man, but the remuneration has been more than enough to provide my mother and I with a better life than we could have ever imagined.
Hugue 	I was deeply wounded, of course, when I was judged by my less-than-upstanding history, and wrongly branded a thief. And I understand all too well that unfortunate circumstances do not justify turning to crime. And yet, hearing Master Pipimaya speak just now, I cannot help but feel for him...
Hugue 	And so, I beg of you─for what little that might count for─do not go overly hard on the man.
Godbert 	Your plea has been heard, my good man.
Godbert 	Captain Daluce. If I might have the floor for a moment, I would make a few propositions.
Godbert 	Proposition number one: in my capacity as owner of the Manderville Gold Saucer, I hereby gift to Pipimaya and Sasapano's dear brother one Sabotender Emperador, on the house.
Godbert 	The horn was a gift, meaning that no theft has taken place here today. Thusly, there is no crime for which you need answer to the authorities.
Godbert 	Ohoho! Needless to say, there is one with your name on it as well, my friend. Simply partake in our games and start saving those points, and it'll be yours before you know it.
Godbert 	As for you, Pipimaya and Sasapano. As I said, you need not answer to the authorities for what you did today. You will, however, answer to me.
Godbert 	The words of Hugue here speak to me. In that light, I would make my second proposition.
Godbert 	To answer for your actions, and repay me for my gift, I propose that you serve a period of community service, to be performed under my direct oversight.
Godbert 	Pipimaya, you are to don a Senor Sabotender suit and serve as a caretaker's assistant in the children's ward at Frondale's Phrontistery. There, you will do your best to provide succor and good cheer to the poor children who suffer as your own young brother does.
Godbert 	This will, however, require you to undergo strict training until such time as you are able to perform a perfect Senor Sabotender shimmy. Do you accept these conditions?
Pipimaya 	O-Of course, I do! With pleasure, Lord Manderville!
Godbert 	Now for you, Sasapano. I daresay your knowledge and expertise regarding all things Gold Saucer rivals almost any in the realm. It would be a shame to let that go to waste...
Godbert 	And so, I propose that you serve as a chaperone for those children suffering from symptoms less grave. You will show them about the Gold Saucer, that their hearts may lighten and they might forget their pain for a time.
Godbert 	I trust you have no objections, Captain Daluce?
Daluce 	I am but a humble sellsword in the Syndicate's employ, Lord Manderville. Any judgment you render, it is my honor and duty to see carried out.
Godbert 	Ohoho! Very well, then. I do believe we can now consider this matter closed.
 	
Ollier 	Could Hugue indeed be guilty? Despite all the evidence saying as much, I still cannot believe it...
Ollier 	At any rate, we may have arrived at a less-than-ideal conclusion, but I thank you for your cooperation nonetheless.
Ollier 	I can't thank you enough for absolving dear Hugue of blame. Though it puts me ill at ease to know that the true culprit is still out there somewhere...
Ollier 	...Ah well. I suppose I should count my blessings. I thank you for your cooperation in the matter.
Ollier 	Simply incredible! Thanks to your peerless detective work, my dear friend's innocence has been proven, and fair justice has been served to one and all.
Ollier 	Lord Manderville granted Pipimaya and Sasapano a brief reprieve before beginning their sentence, that they might deliver the Sabotender Emperador to their brother in person. I can only imagine how his eyes will alight at the sight!
Ollier 	Truly, you have saved the day in more ways than one, and all of us here at the Gold Saucer are in your debt. Thank you, my friend!
Quest complete. 	Quest complete.
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