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10TEXT_CHREND203_02209_SEQ_00Briardien is eager to continue his investigation.
21TEXT_CHREND203_02209_SEQ_01Briardien declares that he will continue investigating your newest leads into the whereabouts of the missing Ulaa. In the meantime, he requests that you speak with some of the seminarians once more─namely Blaisie and the group she has been assisting with their own search. Though he is loath to admit it, the inspector seems to think that the youths may have noticed something you have overlooked thus far. But before you can learn what Blaisie knows, you will have to find her...
32TEXT_CHREND203_02209_SEQ_02No one at the scholasticate seems to know exactly where Blaisie can be found, but a number of seminarians suggest that if you find Theomocent, she will not be far behind. As the young man is said to be somewhere in the vicinity of the Arc of the Venerable, that would seem to be the ideal location to begin your search.
43TEXT_CHREND203_02209_SEQ_03You find Blaisie hiding behind a fountain, watching as Theomocent and his friends make their inquiries. Startled by your sudden appearance, she struggles to explain her behavior, but regains her composure upon realizing who you are. After introducing herself as Briardien's younger sister, she correctly deduces the purpose for which you have come and produces a scroll of considerable length containing countless testimonies she recently transcribed in an effort to ascertain the whereabouts of Ulaa. Just as Blaisie is about to turn the scroll over to you, however, Theomocent, Leigh, and Crammevoix suddenly appear, and you find yourselves reviewing the many accounts together. Yet you are unable to read even half of Blaisie's accounts before Leigh grows frustrated at their apparent lack of relevant information. Whether or not they contain aught of value remains to be seen, but that is for Briardien to decide, as the seminarians are more than happy to let the inspector sift through the endless accounts in their stead.
54TEXT_CHREND203_02209_SEQ_04Briardien's efforts have borne fruit, it would seem, as he reveals to you that the gentleman seeking cough medicine and the tavern patron who paid his debts are likely one and the same. Once a notorious thug, now ostensibly reformed, he is rumored to have come into money and now makes a living as a traveling merchant. Needless to say, the inspector has every intention of tracking this suspect down, but he requires more information─which you are more than happy to provide in the form of Blaisie's notes. Together, you review the testimonies and eventually conclude that Mestonnaux, a merchant, has been engaged in suspicious activities. Your next course of action is thus decided: you and Briardien are to spy upon Mestonnaux, and see if he leads you to your suspect.
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2524TEXT_CHREND203_02209_TODO_00Speak with the seminarians in the scholasticate.
2625TEXT_CHREND203_02209_TODO_01Speak with Blaisie in the Pillars.
2726TEXT_CHREND203_02209_TODO_02Deliver Blaisie's notes to Briardien at Saint Reymanaud's Cathedral.
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4948TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_000Seeing how reluctant some of the citizens were to answer your questions, I believe it best for me to take over investigations in the Brume.
5049TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_001As for you... Ah, yes. I am given to understand that Blaisie and her friends have been conducting their own investigation.
5150TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_002Though I am loath to admit it, given the fact that they are seminarians, I should not be surprised if they have noticed something we overlooked...
5251TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_003You may as well go and see what Blaisie has learned. If you cannot find her at the scholasticate, I imagine someone can point you in the right direction.
5352TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_009Time is of the essence, Player, for we still cannot discount the possibility that the girl is in danger.
5453TEXT_CHREND203_02209_ARCHOMBADIN_000_009Of course I don't know where she is. While I may be in charge of the dormitory, it is not my responsibility to hold the seminarians' hands or wipe their arses.
5554TEXT_CHREND203_02209_LEBRASSOIR_000_009As you should well know, in light of recent events, Archombadin has not the luxury to concern himself with such trivialities.
5655TEXT_CHREND203_02209_ARCHOMBADIN_000_019If you're here to ask after another seminarian, allow me to spare you the trouble─I don't know where anyone is or what they might be doing. Good day.
5756TEXT_CHREND203_02209_LEBRASSOIR_000_019(Have you or the inspector managed to deduce anything from the book yet? Pray apprise me of your progress when you are able.)
5857TEXT_CHREND203_02209_RIGOROUSSTUDENT02207_000_010Blaisie? I haven't seen her all day. I expect she's gone out again with her friends to look for Ulaa.
5958TEXT_CHREND203_02209_RIGOROUSSTUDENT02207_000_011I still don't understand why they bother. The girl's probably off gallivanting about with heretics and revolutionaries. Even if they find her, I doubt she'll want to return.
6059TEXT_CHREND203_02209_RIGOROUSSTUDENT02207_000_019I'm sorry I could not be of any help. Rest assured, however, that if I do hear aught of Blaisie, I shall be sure to tell you.
6160TEXT_CHREND203_02209_HARMLESSSTUDENT02207_000_010Hasn't she been following Theomocent around like a lost puppy this past fortnight? Find him and you'll probably find her, that's what I say.
6261TEXT_CHREND203_02209_HARMLESSSTUDENT02207_000_011I don't know how he puts up with it, frankly. I suppose that, unlike *some* of the seniors, he's simply too kind for his own good.
6362TEXT_CHREND203_02209_HARMLESSSTUDENT02207_000_019Theomocent? I haven't the slightest idea where he could be...
6463TEXT_CHREND203_02209_JANCHETTE_000_010Oh, what with them both working to bring Ulaa back, Theomocent and Blaisie have had good reason to spend a great deal of time together.
6564TEXT_CHREND203_02209_JANCHETTE_000_011These past few days they've been running around the city making inquiries. I wouldn't be surprised if that's what they were up to today.
6665TEXT_CHREND203_02209_JANCHETTE_000_019Precisely where they might have gone, I cannot say. Mayhap one of the other seminarians might know?
6766TEXT_CHREND203_02209_GIRLFRIEND02207_000_010<sigh> That is a question I, too, would like to know the answer to. It feels as though we haven't spoken in ages!
6867TEXT_CHREND203_02209_GIRLFRIEND02207_000_011I did, however, overhear some of the other seminarians say that they saw Theomocent at the Arc of the Venerable. If so, Blaisie is certain to be close by.
6968TEXT_CHREND203_02209_GIRLFRIEND02207_000_019If you hurry, you might still be able to catch them.
7069TEXT_CHREND203_02209_THEOMOCENT_000_019Have you seen a young woman, small of stature, with auburn hair and pale blue eyes?
7170TEXT_CHREND203_02209_LEIGH_000_019And you're certain you've seen no one that fits that description?
7271TEXT_CHREND203_02209_CRAMMEVOIX_000_019'Tis a wonderful evening to enjoy a spot of reading outdoors. Why, I daresay it's nearly as lovely as you, my fair lady. Do you often come here to study?
7372TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BLAISIE_000_020Gah! Y-You startled me. I'm... I am here for Ulaa's sake, lest you wonder! This is all part of my investigation, I swear!
7473TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BLAISIE_000_021Wait, you're not a seminarian... And yet you seem so familiar. Ah, I know! You're my brother's associate!
7574TEXT_CHREND203_02209_Q1_000_000What will you say?
7675TEXT_CHREND203_02209_A1_000_001To whom might you be referring?
7776TEXT_CHREND203_02209_A1_000_002By brother, you mean...?
7877TEXT_CHREND203_02209_A1_000_003...
7978TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BLAISIE_000_022M-My apologies, Mistress Player. With all the stories I've heard from Briardien about you, I'd forgotten I have yet to introduce myself. I'm Blaisie, Briardien's younger sister. A pleasure to meet you.
8079TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BLAISIE_000_023My apologies, Mistress Player. I suppose we have yet to be properly introduced. I'm Blaisie, Briardien's younger sister. It is a pleasure to finally meet you.
8180TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BLAISIE_000_024...So he's sent you to see what I've learned? Then I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. I spent all day questioning merchants, watchmen, and random passersby, and they told me absolutely nothing of interest.
8281TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BLAISIE_000_025I recorded their statements for good measure but, quite honestly, it was a waste of ink and paper.
8382TEXT_CHREND203_02209_THEOMOCENT_000_026Blaisie! What are you doing here?
8483TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BLAISIE_000_027Theo! I...er...fancy meeting you here! I was just taking a moment to review these testimonies I had taken and thought to, um...
8584TEXT_CHREND203_02209_CRAMMEVOIX_000_028Ah, but of course! You then thought to come and share your findings with us.
8685TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BLAISIE_000_029Y-Yes, that's it! While it might be a bit much, I wanted to make sure I did not omit a single word.
8786TEXT_CHREND203_02209_THEOMOCENT_000_030By the Fury, Blaisie, this is over one hundred fulms long! I cannot even begin to imagine the amount of effort it took to organize all this information... It's incredibly heartening to know that there are others as dedicated as us to seeing Ulaa returned! Now, let's have a look, shall we?
8887TEXT_CHREND203_02209_THEOMOCENT_000_031“Investigation Log, Entry 1: Master of Ishgardian markets, Mistress Elaisse Problems? Well, with this recent run of bad weather, we've had plenty. Why, just the other day my back started to give me trouble again, and I've had to hobble from place to place...”
8988TEXT_CHREND203_02209_THEOMOCENT_000_032“Investigation Log, Entry 2: House Fortemps steward, Honoroit I cannot guarantee that this news will be great interest to you and yours, but a twelve-point proposal for the reformation of the inquisition has recently been tabled by Lord Artoirel in the House of Lords...”
9089TEXT_CHREND203_02209_THEOMOCENT_000_033“Investigation Log, Entry 10: Weaponsmith, Elbert Ever since the blue bastard and his lapdog put an end to the war, profits have plummeted! I've had to sell my best stock for a fraction of its worth just to make ends meet...”
9190TEXT_CHREND203_02209_THEOMOCENT_000_034“Investigation Log, Entry 21: Carvery, Mestonnaux I've barely enough time to fill my customers' orders, much less keep an eye out for foolish─”
9291TEXT_CHREND203_02209_LEIGH_000_035Godsdammit, Theo! That's enough! None of that rubbish is even remotely relevant!
9392TEXT_CHREND203_02209_THEOMOCENT_000_036Now, now, don't you think you're being a touch too hasty? We've not gotten even a third of the way through. We may yet learn something of value. Let's not dismiss Blaisie's hard work out of hand.
9493TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BLAISIE_000_039Th-Thank you, Theo, for your kind words. I'm glad you think it may be of use...
9594TEXT_CHREND203_02209_LEIGH_000_040Fine. Let us briefly entertain this thought and say that *something* in these notes will help us find Ulaa. How exactly do you propose that we determine what that is?
9695TEXT_CHREND203_02209_CRAMMEVOIX_000_041Leigh, Leigh. *We* needn't do a thing. For though we may lack the skill to discern the relevant from the mundane...
9796TEXT_CHREND203_02209_CRAMMEVOIX_100_041...A certain inspector we know and love is a dab hand at such things, no?
9897TEXT_CHREND203_02209_THEOMOCENT_000_042But of course, Inspector Briardien! Brilliant idea, Crammevoix! Player, if you would, take this scroll to him and see what he can make of it.
9998TEXT_CHREND203_02209_LEIGH_000_043Hmph. I doubt even he could make heads or tails of this rubbish. In any event, it's out of our hands. We should continue with our search.
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103102TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_050We meet again. Doubtless you have much to share─I know I do.
104103TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_100_050Do you recall Gibrillont's patron who recently paid off his debts and the gentleman attempting to attain cough syrups? Upon further investigation, it turns out they share one astoundingly similar facial feature: a pale, raised scar running from the top of their left cheekbone to their jaw.
105104TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_101_050It so happens that this description also matches that of a notorious thug who was known to hang around outside taverns and harass patrons for coin─until an unexpected windfall saw his fortunes vastly improve.
106105TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_102_050He is now rumored to make a living as a traveling merchant, though where he goes and what he sells, none can say. We shall find out in due time. But enough of my discoveries─what have you learned?
107106TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_051...By the Fury, this is longer than some scripture! And she compiled it all in less than a single day, you say? Remarkable...
108107TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_052“Investigation Log, Entry 1: Master of Ishgardian markets, Mistress Elaisse Problems? Well, with this recent run of bad weather, we've had plenty. Why, just the other day my back started to give me trouble again, and I've had to hobble from place to place.”
109108TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_053“On the other hand, the Crozier has seen increased trading in oils, furs, and other goods folks begin to crave when it grows cold, so in that regard I can't complain...”
110109TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_054“Investigation Log, Entry 13: Purveyor of sundries, Pasdevillet The other day, there was this one fellow who wanted to purchase robes for a young woman. A merchant, he said, but I've never known one who couldn't be bothered to haggle─not that I minded, of course!”
111110TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_055“Investigation Log, Entry 21: Carvery, Mestonnaux I've barely enough time to fill my customers' orders, much less keep an eye out for foolish girls getting themselves into trouble.”
112111TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_056“Now, if you would excuse me, I really must be getting back to it. I'm expecting several regular customers any minute!”
113112TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_057“Investigation Log, Entry 47: Apothecary, Pienne Mestonnaux has bought my whole stock of cough syrup every day for the past week. Passing strange, needless to say, so I followed him and found that he was *reselling* my products to another! The nerve of some people, I tell you!”
114113TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_058A gentleman procuring cough medicines through a third party. That story has a familiar ring to it, does it not?
115114TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_059A man with a questionable past, recently come into wealth and playing at being a merchant, who so happens to travel with a young girl prone to fits of coughing...
116115TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_060Are you thinking what I'm thinking, Player?
117116TEXT_CHREND203_02209_Q2_000_000What will you say?
118117TEXT_CHREND203_02209_A2_000_001We must keep a close eye on Mistress Elaisse.
119118TEXT_CHREND203_02209_A2_000_002Pasdevillet is somehow involved.
120119TEXT_CHREND203_02209_A2_000_003The medicine is key, so it's Pienne we must watch.
121120TEXT_CHREND203_02209_A2_000_004I don't like the cut of Mestonnaux's jib.
122121TEXT_CHREND203_02209_A2_000_005...
123122TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_070...Perhaps not. It seems to me that Mestonnaux appears to be colluding with our man. In time, you may come to understand how I reached this conclusion. But first, we must pay a visit to his stall!
124123TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_071Nor I. 'Tis a pity our merchant friend had not the wits to match his newfound wealth─I could have done with a greater challenge. But that is neither here nor there. Come, Player, let us pay a visit to Mestonnaux's stall.
125124TEXT_CHREND203_02209_BRIARDIEN_000_072Ah, certainly, for the average mind it can be a lot to digest. However, seeing as how we haven't got all day, allow me to provide the answer: Mestonnaux has been colluding with our scar-faced friend. Shall we go and pay a visit to his stall, then?