A Way to Make a Living

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker.
==Journal==
* Dreamingway decides to show you one of the jobs that occupies his time on any given day─gathering resources. Before setting out on this most essential of tasks, however, he bids you join him in speaking with Thinkingway to learn what materials want for gathering.
※Please note that the difficulty of this quest has been synced to your current level.
* According to Thinkingway, Buildingway is in need of crystals, a requirement Dreamingway seems especially familiar with. Dreamingway asks you to meet him in Vallis Vulneris, rushing ahead to find a suitable deposit of crystals to mine.
* By the time you arrive, Dreamingway has already finished mining all the crystals he requires. But as luck would have it, he recalls something else Buildingway recently asked for─grey sand. How fortuitous that the surrounding area is filled with it.
* The sand is coarse, rough, and irritating, and it made its way everywhere. Nevertheless, you gathered an ample store. Dreamingway is certain to be pleased with your contribution.
* As it transpires, Dreamingway is indeed more excited to receive a pile of sand than anyone should be. Perhaps you should be thankful that he didn't ask for more.
* When you make your delivery, Thinkingway shows themself to be somewhat perplexed as to how Dreamingway knew that Buildingway needed sand, but thanks you both for your hard work regardless. This brief stint in the life of Dreamingway failed to offer ideas for a dream to pursue, but your Loporrit companion is not deterred. He has more to show you, and is confident inspiration is forthcoming.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Thinkingway.
* Speak with Dreamingway.
* Obtain grey sand.
* Deliver the grey sand to Dreamingway.
* Report to Thinkingway.
==Script==
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Dreamingway 	My warmest and fuzziest thanks for your continued help, [Player Name]! I was thinking─if the other Loporrits can't tell you what I might be best at, perhaps you could follow me around and see for yourself.
Dreamingway 	My primary work includes gathering materials, equipment maintenance, and─most importantly─carrot production! All indispensable to our day-to-day operations, as I'm sure you agree.
Dreamingway 	As for what to show you... Perhaps a spot of foraging? Everyone likes a good forage!
Dreamingway 	We'll need to go and see Thinkingway in Greatest Endsvale first─they're the Loporrit who allocates this sort of work. I'd hate to step on any toes!
Dreamingway 	Thinkingway always has some manner of vegetable, mineral, or ooze of indeterminate origin in need of gathering...
Thinkingway 	Might I assist you with something?
 	
Thinkingway 	I see you have a rather special companion today, Dreamingway. What's the occasion?
Dreamingway 	Oh, nothing of import! She/He's simply here to observe me as I go about my day. Speaking of which...are there any tasks in need of doing?
Thinkingway 	As a matter of fact, there are! Buildingway is in need of more crystals. Could you perchance mine some?
Dreamingway 	But of course! I suppose he'll want the usual assortment.
Dreamingway 	Right, then! It's off to Vallis Vulneris. I'll go on ahead and look for a suitable deposit of crystals.
 	
Dreamingway 	Aha! You found me!
Dreamingway 	Truth be told, while I was waiting I felt an itch to get started, and, er... Before I knew it, I had gathered all the crystals Buildingway will need!
Dreamingway 	I have a feeling he could use some sand as well, though, so why not collect it while we're here? I'm sure one bit of grey sand looks much like the rest to you, but trust me─the grey sand here is the best.
Dreamingway 	It's simple enough work, so would you care to join me?
Dreamingway 	Splendid! I'll let you have the deposits right outside the grot─those are always so delightfully gritty. Return here when you've filled a bag or two!
Dreamingway 	If you get confused, just think, “Is it grey? Is it sand?” That will carry you through!
 	
Dreamingway 	How was the sand?
Dreamingway 	Lovely as ever! Buildingway will be delighted.
Dreamingway 	We should make our delivery to Thinkingway as soon as possible. Last one there's a moldy carrot!
Dreamingway 	Reporting in is an important part of my duties. You should try it!
 	
Thinkingway 	Ah, that was efficient. Did you manage to procure what I asked for?
Dreamingway 	And more! I thought that Buildingway might want some of that oh-so-sandy Vallis Vulneris sand, so we went ahead and gathered that too.
Thinkingway 	Now that you mention it, he did ask me to procure some grey sand... Heavens, it would have been embarrassing if I turned up without a grain!
Dreamingway 	Do you remember what he needed it for?
Thinkingway 	I vaguely recall mention of a pit full of the stuff... Apparently the children of Etheirys enjoy such things.
Thinkingway 	I'm more curious about how you were aware of this request. Buildingway said he hadn't told anyone but me about his latest project.
Dreamingway 	Well...I must have overheard you two talking when I was out collecting crystals last time.
Thinkingway 	Given how far the grot is from here, that seems incredibly unlikely...
Thinkingway 	But never mind that. You brought the sand, and for that I'm most grateful.
Dreamingway 	See what I mean? That's some good sand!
Dreamingway 	Ahem. Now, while enjoying this tiny glimpse of my day-to-day life, did you find any dreams I might be capable of aspiring to?
Dreamingway 	Oh, don't worry if you haven't! We've only just begun, after all.
Dreamingway 	I really must learn to be patient. Surely the right inspiration is out there, just waiting to strike!
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Mare Lamentorum Sidequests in Final Fantasy XIV