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is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Having heard of your desire to earn Lord Drillemont's trust, Haustefort proposes that you do so by helping him serve the knights of Whitebrim Front a decent meal. To that end, the cook asks you to bring him the meat of a mudpuppy's tail so that he can prepare steaks. He furnishes you with a bottle of cider vinegar, explaining that the locals believe it can be used to weaken the beasts─though Haustefort himself has his doubts. In any case, travel to Daniffen Pass and attempt to use the vinegar to slay a mudpuppy.
* Local superstition appears to be accurate, as the ravenous mudpuppy falters mere moments after you sprinkle the cider vinegar upon it. Having slain the beast and severed a solid portion of its tail, return to Haustefort so he can prepare the steaks.
* Haustefort demonstrates an unbelievable level of skill by preparing three steaks mere moments after you deliver the meat. Dole out the fresh steaks to the hungry knights of Whitebrim Front.
* Every steak met with overwhelming approval. Return to Haustefort and tell him that you have finished your task.
* Haustefort has prepared one final steak for Cenota, a young chirurgeon who he suspects is in need of proper nourishment. Deliver it to her in the infirmary.
* The odor of freshly cooked meat serves to remind Cenota of her neglected needs. She thanks you profusely and proceeds to devour the steak in moments, much to the chagrin of the disoriented patient who has suddenly found himself forgotten.
==Objectives==
* Slay a spotted mudpuppy.
* Deliver the tail meat to Haustefort.
* Offer the steaks to the hungry soldiers.
* Speak with Haustefort.
* Offer a steak to Cenota.
==Script==
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Haustefort 	You the lass/lad responsible for that commotion upstairs? Aye, word travels fast in Whitebrim Front. I gather you still wish to change Lord Drillemont's mind?
Haustefort 	If there's one thing I've learned about the man in my time here, it's that he listens to and respects the opinions of those under his command. Win over the barracks, and he's sure to take notice. How, you ask? That's easy─serve the poor souls decent fare for a change.
Haustefort 	The last few supply shipments contained no meat whatsoever, and the knights are rightfully beginning to complain. I'm thinking we could prepare them steaks using mudpuppy tail meat. 'Twouldn't be a quality meal, 'tis true, but it'd be a damn sight better than nothing.
Haustefort 	If you've a mind to lend a hand, why not await a lurking mudpuppy in Daniffen Pass? And take this bottle of vinegar; locals say it weakens mudpuppies by clogging their mucous glands, drying their skin.
 	
Haustefort 	It didn't work, did it? Aye, I thought it was an idiotic idea...
Haustefort 	Oh dear...remind me to never wander near mudpuppy spawning grounds without a bottle of vinegar. Anyroad, this should only take a moment. I'll just need to do this...and this...and voilà! Never seen a man cook steaks that fast, have you? Take these three and distribute them to the hungry knights here and up above.
 	
Ombeline 	We ought at least receive a hearty meal before we march off to die in this godsforsaken waste...
Ombeline 	Is that a fresh-cooked steak!? Halone's blessings be upon you, my friend! Mudpuppy meat or no, it's the most delicious food I've had in a fortnight!
 	
Theophilain 	You there, lass/lad! Don't think I didn't see you and the cook conspiring together! Let me make myself perfectly clear: if you wish to buy my trust with a steak, it would be my pleasure to oblige you!
Theophilain 	Mwahahaha! Yes, yes! I feel invigorated, refreshed─as if I have the strength of ten men, and their wits besides. Aye, I should have no trouble concocting a new reason to refrain from sentry duty.
 	
Ignemortel 	Ever must we train to maintain our skill at arms, yet never are we to receive proper sustenance!?
Ignemortel 	You are a godssend, my friend! Too few appreciate that House Durendaire must do more than its fair share for the sake of Ishgard.
 	
Haustefort 	It feels wonderful to see everyone in such high spirits. Amazing what good food can do for morale, eh?
Haustefort 	Ah, but I've forgotten about the hardworking chirurgeons at the infirmary─so rarely do they take their meals here in the hall. Mind taking this steak to Cenota? She's doubtless so preoccupied with the health of her patients that she's neglected to attend to her own.
 	
Cenota 	Beg your pardon, madam/sir, but I am busy attending to this man. I will be with you in a moment.
Cenota 	Is that...? <sniff> <sniff> Come to think of it, it has been quite a while since I last ate. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to have a nibble...
Cenota 	Oh my, this is fantastic! Thank you so much! I'll eat the rest right away!
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Seventh Umbral Era Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV