An Unfinished Masterpiece

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* After Cid describes the nature of your next opponent, Nero presents you with a new invention designed to aid in its defeat─the Chocobo Brush. Though he leaves you none the wiser about how it actually works, you gather that the brush will allow you to directly influence the world in which you find yourself. Speak with the waiting Alpha to begin the next stage of Omega's experiment.※In the event that you leave the Interdimensional Rift, you may re-enter by speaking with the Ironworks hand at the Yawn.
* Alpha stands ready to enter the Sigmascape with you. Keep a tight grip on the Chocobo Brush, and prepare to battle the haunting Chadarnook!※Sigmascape V2.0 can be accessed via the Duty Finder.
* You have defeated the possessed painting. Return to the Interdimensional Rift and speak with Cid.
* You recount your victory to your waiting companions, and Nero appears particularly pleased with the efficacy of his invention. He is in the midst of warning you about the brush's decidedly limited range of alternative applications when Cid receives a linkpearl communication from Jessie. It seems that Biggs and Wedge have slipped away from their sickbeds, intent on returning to the Yawn...
* Outside the rift once more, you meet with an anxious Biggs and Wedge. Cid reassures them that, despite some minor difficulties, you have managed to overcome each of Omega's challenges thus far. The two engineers duly pledge their unswerving support, and you cannot help but feel buoyed by their infectious enthusiasm.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Alpha.
* Use the Duty Finder to enter Sigmascape V2.0.
* Speak with Cid.
* Speak with Biggs.
==Script==
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Nero 	Ahahaha! The glorious absurdity of it all! Even you must have managed a smile. One wonders what Omega has in store for you next. A delinquent rowing boat, perhaps? Or an angry cable car?
 	
Alpha 	Kwe-kwe-kweh... Kwe-kwe-kweh...
 	
Garlondgatekeeper	Good evening/morrow/day/evening to you, madam/sir. Will you be descending into the Yawn?
 	
Cid 	I expect you're still recovering from your last fight, but we should probably go over the details of your next opponent all the same.
Cid 	According to our research, you'll be pitted against a foe known as “Chadarnook.” Not a train this time, but some manner of animated painting...
Cid 	To be perfectly clear, the name refers more to the evil spirit that's taken up residence within the picture─but the “picture” part will be key to our strategy.
Cid 	To that end, Nero has thrown together a little something I thought might be useful...
Nero 	"Thrown together,“ he says. Do you know how difficult it was to translate your abstract fancy into an actual tool with practical applications?
Nero 	What you demanded was nothing less than a miracle─and a miracle I have delivered!
Cid 	I seem to recall you insisting on constructing it yourself. Still, credit where credit's due─well done.
Nero 	Hmph. History will appreciate my genius.
Nero 	Ahem! To you I present the fruits of my labor─the Chocobo Brush. I won't confuse you by trying to explain how it works, but suffice it to say that I have adapted the tool to combat the peculiar nature of your rival. Put simply: you will be able to directly influence the space around you by painting pictures.
Nero 	Naturally, this process will require paint. As for the color, subject, and efficacy of your masterpieces, well...that shall depend entirely upon your own artistic sense.
Nero 	Now, back to you, Garlond. Do you notice the absence of a steaming cup in my hand? If you truly valued the efforts of your colleagues, you might consider filling the bloody kettle from time to time!
Nero 	Or is that another task his lordship the “Chief” can't accomplish without the help of his subordinates?
Cid 	Now listen here, Nero─I apologize for the damn kettle, but this has nothing to do with my upbringing!
 	
Cid 	Oh, sorry, [Player Name]─little distracted there. Talk to Alpha when you're ready, and we can see about crossing this Chadarnook character off the list.
 	
Nero 	There was really no need to make it resemble a brush. But as we had a ready supply of chocobo feathers, I thought: why not? Now, let's see what it's capable of, shall we?
 	
Alpha 	Kweh...? Kweh kweh!
 	
Alpha 	Kweh...? Kweh kweh!
 	
Nero 	I'll wager the spirit was less than thrilled at being beaten at its own game. I must say, these field tests are fast becoming my favorite part of this whole experience!
 	
Alpha 	Kweh...kweh...kweh!
 	
Cid 	Welcome back, [Player Name]! I was on the edge of my stool watching you attempt to paint whilst fighting, but you soon seemed to get the hang of it!
Cid 	I'm glad our makeshift solution worked as intended.
Nero 	Our “makeshift solution” worked as intended because I made it work. Painting is easy, as is intending.
Nero 	I feel I should remind you, however, that the brush was very specifically designed with that arena and that foe in mind. Against aught else, it will avail you precisely as well as any other brush.
Cid 	...One moment.
Aye, this is Garlond.
Cid 	...That's great news! And wh─
...Oh, they did, did they? ...Understood, we'll meet them out there.
Cid 	That was Jessie. Apparently, Biggs and Wedge considered themselves well enough to pay us a visit. They're on their way to the Yawn.
Cid 	Fancy a brief jaunt to the surface?
Nero 	No thank you. I have data to analyze.
Cid 	Fine. Just the three of us, then.
Cid 	Look at the two of you, up and about already! You gave us quite a scare...
 	
Wedge 	[Player Name]! Did you come out just to see us!?
 	
Alpha 	Kweh! Kweh!
 	
Garlondgatekeeper	Good evening/morrow/day/evening to you, madam/sir. I believe Biggs and Wedge have been waiting for you.
 	
Biggs 	Chief, [Player Name]...and Alpha, too! We didn't mean to drag you all away from your work.
Cid 	Nonsense. After all you've been through, how could we not come running? Speaking of which...should you even be walking?
Biggs 	Er...the chirurgeon will probably want to have words with us later. But we couldn't just lie back and let you brave the rift on your own.
Wedge 	Do you even have enough hands for that much work? Who's taking care of all the little jobs?
Cid 	Ah, yes...the little jobs. It does seem that you two have spoiled me. I only recently learned that the kettle does not, in fact, fill itself... But we're muddling along somehow.
Cid 	[Player Name] has been a pillar of strength, as always, Alpha has proven to be a stalwart companion, and Nero...Nero has been invaluable and insufferable in equal measure.
Cid 	As for the test subjects themselves, they're certainly formidable, but Omega's experiment hasn't broken us yet. So go home. Heal. And don't come back until you've fully recovered.
Biggs 	It's good to hear that everything's going well. But you call us the moment anything goes wrong─we'll be out here in a wink, even if we have to crawl!
Wedge 	Listen to me, Alpha. That uniform you're wearing makes you an official employee of Garlond Ironworks.
Wedge 	That means you can call on us whenever you're in trouble, and that we can call on you. It means you're not alone!
Wedge 	Biggs and I have to go away for a while, so I want you to look out for [Player Name] and the chief for us, all right?
Alpha 	Kweh!
Biggs 	Oh, before I forget, we brought you something to put a spring in your step. You can't fight Omega's creations on field rations alone!
 	
Nero 	Now, what have we─ Hmmm. This next one seems strong, but exhibits no other notable traits. How dull.
Nero 	The true challenge is this fourth opponent. But if I can find the patterns hidden in the chaos, then knowledge and reason will prevail.
Nero 	For even the most random actions are products of an underlying logic. One has but to isolate the behavioral triggers...
Nero 	Bleh!
Tastes like saltwater! Why would─?
Nero 	I need to take a closer look at that card.
Omega 	Alpha group shows signs of recovering from recent trauma. Initiating action to maintain desirable stress levels...
Quest complete. 	Quest complete.
Category:Chronicles of a New Era - Omega in Final Fantasy XIV