Making the Catfish Sing

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Speak with Hancock.
* Follow Hancock to the Sekiseigumi Barracks.
* Wait outside the barracks.
* Continue waiting outside the barracks.
* Speak with Lyse.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Hancock.
* Follow Hancock to the Sekiseigumi Barracks.
* Wait outside the barracks.
* Continue waiting outside the barracks.
* Speak with Lyse.
==Script==
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Alphinaud 	All things considered, that went rather well. Thanks to Soroban, that is.
 	
Soroban 	Though we Kojin are of the sea, we often come ashore to sell our wares and peruse your markets. It is my hope that an arrangement with the East Aldenard Trading Company will help us to more quickly obtain the treasures that we seek.
 	
Hancock 	You are doubtless wondering why our objectively green-hued friend here refers to himself as a Kojin of the Blue. The answer is quite fascinating, really. The Kojin language has many similarities with ancient Hingan, you see, and in ancient Hingan, the word for green, “ao,” can mean green and or blue─though I do the word a disservice by even attempting to translate it, so steeped in meaning as it is. Why they elected to keep on calling themselves the “blue” in modern times is anyone's guess─I for one would have much preferred “Kojin of the Ao”─but one theory posits that they prefer the sound of the word “blue” when spoken. Another is that they are physically incapable of distinguishing between the two, which would have interesting implications in their everyday lives...
 	
Alisaie 	There's no denying that they were imperials. They were wearing the same uniforms as the ones outside the consulate.
 	
Lyse 	Right, then. Gyodo should be coming round soon.
Lyse 	I think it's time we had a little chat, don't you?
 	
Lyse 	Rise and shine, little fishy. I know you can hear me, so stop pretending to be asleep or I'll give you another ride on my boot.
Gyodo 	...No! No, no, no more boots! All my secrets are yours for the asking!
Lyse 	Tell us what you know about Yugiri and Gosetsu. Every last detail.
Lyse 	And if I find out later that you lied to me─
Gyodo 	No, no, no more lies! The clear, unvarnished truth! You have my word!
Gyodo 	Only the samurai did I meet. Yes, yes, only him! He asked after a ship, so I provided an introduction to...to the Garleans...
Alisaie 	You mean you led him into a trap, as you did us. Because you are an imperial spy.
Gyodo 	No, no, I am no spy! It was just business! Fewer ships pass through Kugane these days, and we have struggled to make ends meet...
Gyodo 	So when the Garleans offered a bounty for any Domans found in Kugane─
Alisaie 	Oh, my mistake! You're not a spy, but a common cutthroat! Not that I'm surprised─you need half a brain to be a spy. So what happened to the samurai?
Gyodo 	Such a cruel, vicious tongue you have...
He would not go quietly, no, no. Blades were drawn, men were cut down, and the Sekiseigumi came. They took the samurai away.
Hancock 	Hold on a moment! You mean to tell me the ijin they arrested the other day was Gosetsu?
Hancock 	Oh, had I but known! If he is in the custody of the Sekiseigumi, I need only see to it that the requisite funds find their way into the right official's hands, and your friend will walk free.
Alphinaud 	As it is in Ul'dah, so it is in Kugane...but given the circumstances, it seems we have no choice but to resort to morally questionable means.
Hancock 	We'll make a pragmatist of you yet, Master Alphinaud!
Alphinaud 	(One of these days, I may just punch that man in the face...)
Gyodo 	I have given you everything that you have asked for, yes, yes? Then there is no need for me to remain your prisoner?
Lyse 	I hope I never have to carry a Namazu again. He's not heavy, but gods, the smell...
Alisaie 	I'm glad we finally learned what happened to him, but did we really need to stir up all that trouble to do so?
Soroban 	I have never laid eyes upon the sacred treasures of Eorzea. My heart fair trembles with excitement at the thought!
Tataru 	Hmm...I didn't think to include “bribes” when I was calculating our budget for this trip.
Hancock 	You are free to wait here while I speak with the relevant official, but if you would rather wait for Gosetsu outside the barracks, we can go together.
Alisaie 	I wouldn't put it past the imperials to try something again, so mayhap it would be best if Lyse, [Player Name], and I joined you.
Lyse 	All right, but what about Gyodo?
Alphinaud 	I will keep an eye on him for the time being. We can release him after you return with Gosetsu. He will doubtless have some choice words to say to the little fellow. Soroban─mayhap it would be prudent to prepare your ship for our immediate departure.
Soroban 	As you wish!
Hancock 	Everything is in order? Then let us be off. The Sekiseigumi Barracks are to the north.
 	
Alphinaud 	You need not worry. I swear I will not let him out of my sight. In fact, I may have some more questions of my own...
 	
Gyodo 	No more lies, no more betrayals! Yes, yes, I swear by all the kami in creation!
Tataru 	Talking tortoises, talking catfish... I tell you, though─it's when the bears start talking that you need to worry. That, my friend, spells the end of civilization as we know it!
 	
Lyse 	This looks a bit fancy for a barracks, don't you think?
 	
Alisaie 	I hope Hancock is as good as his word...
 	
Hancock 	I must ask that you wait here. You may be assured that this will not take long.
 	
Lyse 	...Is it really going to be as simple as he says, do you think?
Lyse 	...He said it wouldn't take long, right? Because this feels a bit long to me.
Alisaie 	Calm down, Lyse. Everything is going to be all right. Much as I hate to admit it, I share Hancock's dim view of government officials and their supposed incorruptibility.
Alisaie 	From what I've gleaned of the Far East, they're probably exchanging lengthy pleasantries. There seems to be a correct way to do everything here, bribery being no exception. I say we leave them to it. Right, [Player Name]?
 	
Lyse 	Right, right. Everything's fine. Probably. I mean, it couldn't be as bad as the last time we stood around waiting for something to happen...
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Stormblood Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV