Shadows in the Empire

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
==Objectives==
* Enter the Kienkan.
* Speak with Hien.
* Speak with Lyse in the Doman Enclave.
* Speak with Hien at the Kienkan.
==Script==
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Alisaie 	...Forgive me, I need a moment.
 	
Yshtola 	On present evidence, we have no reason to fear the worst. More than that I cannot say.
 	
Yugiri 	We are no closer to establishing Master Alphinaud's whereabouts, and the suggestion of an imperial plot only compounds matters. We have much to consider.
Kienkangatekeeper03028	Lord Hien is expecting you. May I show you in?
 	
Eventarea 	Enter the Kienkan?
Hien 	I had hoped to steal a moment's rest after our little outing, but it would seem duty calls. A foreign emissary arrived in my absence.
Yshtola 	Do not let us keep you then.
Hien 	Actually...I was wondering if you might join me. I cannot think of a guest who could fail to be impressed by the presence of the Scions─at least, none I should be happy to receive.
Alisaie 	Of course─if you think it will be useful.
Hien 	Thank you. Let us return to my manor, then.
 	
Alisaie 	Yugiri assures me the task of searching is best left to her comrades. I shall trust to their experience and focus on what I can do.
 	
Yshtola 	That the Alliance would extend an invitation to Doma bespeaks the depth of their concern. Nor are they misguided. If Garlemald has fallen under Ascian control, the threat we face is incalculable.
 	
Yugiri 	While we are happy to cooperate with the Eorzean Alliance, there are many things that Doma must do alone.
 	
Lyse 	Don't worry. Alphinaud's been through countless trials and come out stronger every time. He'll be back, I'm sure of it.
 	
Hien 	My advisors and I will presently convene to discuss the matter of Doma's defenses. You are welcome to stay, of course...
Yshtola 	Had you not offered, I would have requested leave to remain. Where the Ascians are concerned, naught may be left to chance.
Hien 	As ever, we would benefit from your experience.
Hien 	I thank you for coming, Lyse─even if it was on official business. I had hoped there might be time to show you the land you helped to save, but I will settle for a fleeting visit if needs must.
Lyse 	There never does seem to be enough time for anything, does there... But I did get to see a little of the enclave. You've made excellent progress, I must say! And soon you'll have the chance to see how we're getting on too. Till the meeting, then!
Lyse 	...Um, [Player Name]? I was wondering if I might have a word with you before I go. In private.
Hien 	Go on, my friend. I will send for Hakuro and the others in the meantime.
Lyse 	Great. I'll wait for you at the docks.
 	
Alisaie 	What does Lyse want to talk about, I wonder...
 	
Hien 	Go on and see what Lyse wants. I promise we won't begin without you.
 	
Hakuro 	So the Eorzean Alliance has invited Doma to attend a council. I had wondered if that might be the purpose of Mistress Lyse's visit.
 	
Lyse 	Thanks for coming. Knowing you, you've probably guessed what I wanted to talk about.
Lyse 	Alisaie. She's acting as if everything's all right, but it's clear she's barely coping.
Lyse 	The Alisaie I know is overbearing, willful, and reckless─and that's fine. It's how she deals with feeling weak. She has to keep moving, or she's afraid she'll fall apart.
Lyse 	...A lot like me.
Lyse 	But the thing about people like us is that we need someone to keep an eye on us. I had Papalymo, and now I have my friends in the Resistance. And Alisaie has you and the Scions.
Lyse 	Before you start, I'm not saying you're neglecting her. I'm sure you aren't, and I'm sure you won't─but she's a good friend, and when I see her like this, I can't help worrying. So please, make sure you give her all the support she needs, all right?
 	
Lyse 	Thank you, [Player Name]. It goes without saying, but if there's anything I can do, you only need to ask.
 	
Lyse 	Well, I'd best be off. See you in Ala Mhigo!
 	
Alisaie 	Is everything all right with Lyse? I won't ask for details─I know you'd tell me if it were important.
 	
Yshtola 	I daresay I can guess the subject of your discussion with Lyse. She too was never one for concealment. Fortunately for you, the individual in question seems none the wiser.
 	
Yugiri 	Your return is most timely. We have just apprised those newly arrived of where matters stand.
 	
Hakuro 	We all had our suspicions from the start, but a part of me was credulous enough to believe the Empire's promises. Never again. The imperial court is a nest of vipers, and any peace they offer is laced with poison.
 	
Hien 	Ah, there you are, my friend. Everyone has assembled, so let us begin.
Quest complete. 	Quest complete.
Category:Post-Stormblood Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV