Words Are Trivial

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Gascot enlists your aid to find out more about how Qestir communicate with each other. Rather surprisingly, he is actually aware of his less-than-favorable reputation amongst the locals and feels your help is vital. You agree to lend him a hand and question the Au Ra in Reunion on his behalf.
* Some of the locals are not especially keen to help when it becomes apparent you are assisting Gascot. However, you are still able to learn a few facts concerning Qestiri customs. Namely, that Reunion is a place where all Xaela put their tribal rivalries to one side to interact peacefully, and that the Qestir really do not ever speak.
* Gascot listens to you intently as you share what you have learned. Taking to heart the idea that actions speak louder than words, Gascot resolves to greet everyone in the village, and asks that you meet with Cotota to earn her trust.
* As instructed by Gascot, you approach Cotota in the hopes of gaining her trust. She initially seems confused by your approach, and just as you feel you are on the verge of a breakthrough, you are interrupted by none other than the blundering merchant himself. Gascot unleashes his interpretation of the Bomb Dance on his unsuspecting victims inside the khan's tent. Their response to this disturbance of the peace is unsurprisingly rather negative. Gascot bids you leave the area and regroup to consider just what went wrong.
* While Gascot is aware his dance did not go down well, he is perplexed as to why. Supposedly he received a very favorable reception when he performed it in front of several Qestiri onlookers earlier. Regardless, he notes that the experience has at least taught him something about the local culture and he shall continue his endeavor to find a way of effectively expressing himself.
==Objectives==
* Gather information in Reunion.
* Report to Gascot.
* Reassure Cotota with a wordless “You can trust /me.”
* Speak with Gascot.
==Script==
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Gascot 	Let us start by finding out just how Qestir communicate with one another. If we cannot learn this much, then there's not much point in being here.
Gascot 	It is to this end that I would have you ask the locals about their customs.
Gascot 	Of course, I too shall try asking, although I fear I may have already gained an unfavorable reputation with the locals. Can't even begin to think why.
 	
Gascot 	This is not going especially well... Have you had any better luck?
 	
Uto 	Are you helping Gascot? Quite a handful, isn't he? He's not doing his fellow outsiders any favors, of that you can be certain.
Uto 	You would do well to tell him it is about time he started following Qestiri rules for a change.
 	
Baidur 	You would have me explain Qestiri customs to you? I would assume most people would pick those up after spending a few days here. Mind you, our merchant friend makes me wonder.
Baidur 	The Qestir refuse to speak. They think all words to be lies. If you wish to earn their trust then simply follow this principle. It should be clear what you need to do.
 	
Suvd 	If you wish to understand the Qestir you should start by considering why this area was named “Reunion.”
Suvd 	The Xaela tribes constantly fight with one another. However, whilst they are in Reunion, all conflict is prohibited. The area was founded based on the ideal of the Xaela coming together as one.
 	
Uto 	If you wish to trade here then you will need the Qestir's permission to do so. Let that merchant know that angering them with words will get him nowhere.
 	
Baidur 	The Qestir refuse to speak. They think all words to be lies. If you wish to earn their trust then simply follow this principle. It should be clear what you need to do.
 	
Suvd 	All conflict is prohibited between Xaela in Reunion. It serves as a beacon of hope for those that wish for their tribes to reunite as one.
 	
Gascot 	It's not just the Qestir, all the bloody Xaela in this place hardly speak. Though they're quite good at staring, I must say. Did you fare any better?
Gascot 	We're supposed to show our intentions through actions, you say? Yes, over-reliance on speech is something we should all endeavor to avoid.
Gascot 	Then there is truly only one thing for it. We gain their trust by showing them we come in peace!
Gascot 	Yes, I shall greet all those in Reunion and show that I only want to be their friend!
Gascot 	Here's an idea: why don't you go and greet Cotota first? She's the one we really have to convince after all!
 	
Gascot 	[Player Name], I think I may be a natural at this! Don't forget to go and greet Cotota.
 	
Xaela02761 	...
 	
Cotota 	...?
 	
Cotota 	...!?
 	
Cotota 	...?
 	
Cotota 	...!!?
 	
Cotota 	...
Cotota 	...
 	
Cotota 	...!?!?!?
 	
Gascot 	Oh, fancy seeing you here, Cotota! Allow me to show you just how friendly I am. Behold, the Bomb Dance of Kugane!
Gascot 	Come on now, do not be shy! Let us all get to know each o─why do you stare at me so?
Gascot 	Well, it seems I have overstayed my welcome. Come along, [Player Name], let us not bother the lovely Qestir any further.
Gascot 	Pray meet with me outside.
 	
Cotota 	...
 	
Gascot 	I am ever the optimist, but even I would struggle to say that went according to plan...
Gascot 	I just don't understand. When I danced in front of a Qestir earlier, several gathered to watch. You should have seen them, [Player Name]! They were beckoning for others to come look, pointing fingers, laughing─they loved my performance!
Gascot 	After such a positive reception I was certain Cotota would respond in a similar manner, perhaps even dance with me. But no, all I saw was rage in her eyes.
Gascot 	However, I have indeed gained a better understanding of their ways. Now I just need to consider how to approach them next time...
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Othardian Sidequests in Final Fantasy XIV