Overseer for a Day

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* The news that Gibrillont, Handeloup, and Elaisse are all willing to cooperate heartens Francel, who says that he has since penned entreaties addressed to each of the four High Houses. Determined not to depend entirely upon you, the young lord declares that, this time, the missives will be delivered by his own hand. He strides off purposefully before Foncrineau can mention that people have been waiting for an audience with him, and you consent to treating with them in his stead.
* One after the next, workers and residents of the Firmament present themselves to you, and you send them on their way with helpful advice. With Francel expected to return shortly, Foncrineau suggests waiting for him together.
* Having thanked you sheepishly for acting in his stead, Francel proudly informs you that he has won the support of all the High Houses for the restoration effort. But delight quickly gives way to distress, as Noalle comes running to you with word that trouble has befallen her mother...
==Objectives==
* Speak with Foncrineau.
* Speak with Foncrineau again.
==Script==
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Francel 	Come, do not keep me waiting! What were the recipients' responses?
Francel 	Both Gibrillont and Elaisse are willing? Glad am I to hear it. This shall do wonders for our workers' morale.
Francel 	As for Ser Handeloup, I know he is not wont to make promises out of hand, but I've confidence that he will come through for us.
Francel 	Thanks to your kind help, I was able to personally assist Audaine and her daughter meanwhile. Having but few possessions, they were able to promptly move to the Firmament.
Francel 	I also managed to find a moment to pen further missives.
Francel 	Lest you wonder, these are addressed to the four High Houses, my own included.
Francel 	Each of the houses has strengths that shall avail the project, and I would call upon their cooperation.
Francel 	I know not how a petition from an upstart such as I will be received, but it would not do to depend entirely on you. Nay, these missives, I shall deliver myself.
Foncrineau 	Ah! L-Lord Francel, a moment!
Foncrineau 	Oh dear... There are people who have been waiting for an audience with my lord.
Foncrineau 	Mistress/Master [Player Name], it pains me to make such a request of you...
Foncrineau 	But will you not consent to serve as acting overseer, and speak with the workers and residents in my lord's stead?
Foncrineau 	I am truly grateful! Now, I expect that some advice will be asked of you, but I trust you to exercise your best judgment.
Foncrineau 	I shall call the petitioners in turn whenever you are ready. You need but say the word.
 	
Foncrineau 	My thanks for taking the time to seek out my lord.
 	
Foncrineau 	Are you ready to receive the petitioners, my lady/lord?
 	
Augebert 	Hm? Francel's away again, is he? Lad's been flat out of late helpin' folk get settled.
Augebert 	Anyroad, I wanted to speak with him about a big task what's comin' up. We need to bring in more hands for it.
Augebert 	Hahaha! I appreciate your zeal, my friend, but there're some things even you can't handle alone. It's manpower we need.
Augebert 	Look, it's no immediate rush at any rate. When Francel gets back, I'll have a word with him and sort it out.
 	
Augebert 	Temple Knight engineers, you say? Aye, with their knowledge and experience, I reckon they'll do nicely.
Augebert 	I'll see to it we're ready to begin as soon as we get approval. My thanks, [Player Name]!
 	
Augebert 	Er...might be as I said the task was big, but not that big. And you say it as though you're just roundin' up the lads to move furniture... Might be as it's a normal thing to you, but to us ordinary folk, dragons are a little dauntin', you know?
Augebert 	Look, it's no immediate rush at any rate. When Francel gets back, I'll have a word with him and sort it out.
 	
Artisana03726 	What, Lord Francel isn't even here? Bah, what a waste of time.
Artisanb03726 	N-Now, sir, you mustn't say such things. You know the overseer is a busy man.
Artisanb03726 	We're artisans from Limsa Lominsa, charged with imparting our techniques to the locals.
Artisana03726 	Our apprentices have been making good progress, and we've a mind to set them more advanced tasks. But for this we need specialized machinery they don't have in Ishgard.
Artisana03726 	We want to ask the overseer if he could have it brought in, but seems it'll have to wait for another time...
Artisana03726 	Truly? That's good to hear!
Artisana03726 	In case you're wondering, the machinery in question's made by Naldiq & Vymelli's. We'll have the details for you soon, and we'd appreciate it if you could relay them to the people at the Jeweled Crozier!
 	
Artisana03726 	That's what the Ishgardians say, is it? Might make some sense if we're talking about a saw and a saw, but this is another tool altogether. We can't do our work without it.
Artisana03726 	Look, we'll come again when the overseer's back. If you could just put in a good word for us, we'd appreciate it.
 	
Artisana03726 	Might be as they could, but they'd be making something they're not familiar with. And even if they somehow got it right, it wouldn't feel right in our hands. Not worth the trouble if you ask me.
Artisana03726 	Look, we'll come again when the overseer's back. If you could just put in a good word for us, we'd appreciate it.
 	
Gaelicat03726 	<rumble> <rumble> Hissssss!
 	
Firmament03726 	B-Beg your pardons, my lady/lord! This little critter came here amidst cargo from the Sea of Clouds. We've tried to send it on its way, but it refuses to leave.
Firmament03726 	It's been lingering near the kitchen, so I suspect it's hungry. Thus far it hasn't done any harm...but what you suppose we should do with it?
Gaelicat03726 	Hissssss!
Firmament03726 	If I didn't know better, I'd say it understood what you said. And it was none too pleased. Well, I had best go after it...
 	
Gaelicat03726 	Meowww... Purrrrrr...
Firmament03726 	If I didn't know better, I'd say it understood what you said. And it seems to have caught scent of something. I'll go and keep an eye on it.
 	
Foncrineau 	Hm... Forgive me, my lady/lord, but they did not seem entirely satisfied. Mayhap 'twould be prudent to hear them again.
Hilda 	Well, well, if it ain't [Player Name]. You're certainly a common sight in the Firmament these days.
Hilda 	Your friend Francel, he said he was keen on the guards I was offerin', so I came to discuss the details with him.
Hilda 	Your friend Francel, he said that he wanted the guards I was offerin', and so I came to discuss the details with him.
Hilda 	Seems he ain't here, though, so our talk'll have to keep. But there was somethin' I wanted to tell you.
Hilda 	The other day, I had occasion to meet Ser Aymeric. Busy as he is, he hasn't been able to pay a proper visit to the Firmament.
Hilda 	He knows all about your involvement, though, and was sayin' how grateful he was to you, as lord speaker of the house and a private citizen both.
Hilda 	And that's all from me. Be seein' you, [Player Name].
 	
Foncrineau 	That is everyone, I believe. I thank you for assisting the people in Lord Francel's stead.
Foncrineau 	Speaking of whom, I expect he will return anon. Shall we await him together?
Francel 	[Player Name], you are still here?
Foncrineau 	Ahem. While you were absent, my lord, Mistress/Master [Player Name] has been acting in your stead, attending the needs of those on site.
Francel 	Truly!? P-Pray forgive me. In my eagerness, it appears I have unduly burdened you with my duties.
Francel 	But my own task, I am pleased to report, was not without fruit. We have received promising responses from all the High Houses.
Francel 	Though it was largely a matter of formality, I first went to secure the support of House Haillenarte. I then paid a visit to House Fortemps, which has been providing lodgings to visiting workers. There, I was given the assurance that they will increase their capacity as the need arises.
Francel 	Next, I knocked upon the door of Durendaire Manor. As a house founded upon military traditions, I was informed that they had little to offer to the restoration effort.
Francel 	Resigned, I was about to take my leave when, by a stroke of good fortune, Lord Jannequinard appeared and pledged to open a school where children might learn their letters, numbers, and stars.
Francel 	Last but not least, I took myself to House Dzemael, renowned for its architectural prowess, and they agreed to employ their expertise for the Firmament's benefit.
Francel 	In particular, the retired count, Lord Tarresson, is a stonemason of unrivaled skill and passion. As a fellow artisan, [Player Name], I daresay you will have occasion to meet him one day.
Francel 	[Player Name], I understand you are acquainted with Lord Tarresson, the retired count. With his skill and passion, I doubt not but that he will prove a great ally to our cause.
Foncrineau 	Well now, pledges of cooperation from all the High Houses... Not so long ago, this would have been unthinkable.
Foncrineau 	It is due to the peace we now enjoy thanks to you, Mistress/Master [Player Name].
Noalle 	<sob> Help! Please help!
Noalle 	M-Mummy─she's in trouble! Please, you have to help her!
Francel 	Noalle! Take a deep breath, child, and tell us what has happened to Audaine.
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Side Story Quests in Final Fantasy XIV