(Crazy) Old Man & the Sea

I've spent most of my days fishing. Due to changes made to the markets that the guilds forced upon all three cities, prices have been dropping and sales have been slower. I spend most of my time relaxing in the depths of Cassiopeia Hollow where I catch assorted newt and crayfish. I decided that today I would stop by the guild to check if Sisipu wanted to go fishing. I had enough crab ball bait for both of us to enjoy her favorite spot (despite discovering "the Echo" there, which still shakes me up a bit).

As I walked in I was swept up by N'nmulika, though. She had big news for me - a promising venture! Fortunately (for me) it did involve Sisipu so I gladly accepted the offer. She asked me to assist her in feeding the pools of the fishery which didn't seem like to big of a challenge. It wasn't my idea of a relaxing fishing trip with an old friend, but I didn't mind putting in a little work at the guild once in a while.

Long Time, No See, Sisipu

I met up with Rerenasu outside the guild. He took me out on his little craft and over to the Barrel - the fishery where they raise fish for the guild needs. Once I fed all the fish a crazy old lalafell told me feeding the fish wasn't enough and that it would only make them fat. He told me ... I needed to make the fish dance. Though he didn't introduce himself, I assumed he was the guildmaster (crazy as that sounds). I set about dancing with fish. At least its safer than dancing with wolves.

Dances with Fish

After I had finished an elaborate and embarrassing dance - the old man told me to head to Ul'dah where I'd need to upgrade my outfit. He wants me to get something the fish would appreciate more. He handed me a letter (which was from Wawalago - the guildmaster. I knew it!) and I set back to the docks of Linsa Lominsa. The image of dancing with fish forever burned into my memory. Could this really be the secret to Fisherman's Bottom success? I surely hope not.

I stood at the docks a long time wondering if I should head over to Ul'dah. I had business there later in the day with Moogle Knights. It was a difficult decision, but I decided to head to Ul'dah early. I needed to talk with Bonchacha and Kalokoko about business, anyway. I gathered Anima about me and shot myself through the Aether to Ul'dah. Since the business is on hold, there's no need to follow the old trade routes.

"Looks good from here, hun."

  Words cannot express how I feel about wearing the old man's crazy idea of fish appealing clothing... Nimla seemed to like it from her point of view, though. I was embarrassed to return to Fisherman's "Bottom" as I was sure to be the laughing stock of the guild. I feel I have been hazed by the guildmaster himself.

I changed into something warmer and headed to speak with my employees. Wawalago's perversions would have to wait. I had some real business to attend to...