If worse comes to worst, seek the aid of we who bear the sigil of the rose. House Haillenarte has battled the Dravanian Horde since the rise of Ishgard, and never shall we yield.

House Haillenarte is far from redeemed, but one day we will regain our standing. When that day comes, rest assured I will repay my debts to you and Lord Haurchefant.

My friend, it does my spirit well to see you again. Lord Haurchefant has apprised me of the misfortune that has befallen you and yours. A greater injustice I have never known. You risked life and limb to defend my innocence, and I should like nothing more than to return the favor. It shames me to say that I have not the means to do so. Pray forgive me...

They said you were there with him. At the end. Tell me...tell me it was... Forgive me, I haven't the words.

He was rather fond of those cliffs, you know. On a clear day, they offer a fantastic view of the city. The way he would look at it, with a smile that wasn't quite, and eyes that held the whole of the world... I would give anything to know what he felt in those moments.

The strength to carry on comes not from ourselves, but from that which we hold dear. From those we failed and those we will not. And so, in that darkest hour, you won. The fates smiled on you. And, perhaps, so did he... ...I try, I truly do. It's what he would want. But sometimes it's just so damn hard...

When the time comes for the reconstruction work to recommence, I shall make another announcement. Meanwhile, my friend, I bid you rest and recover your strength. There shall most assuredly be much and more to be done.

An overseer's work is never done, and more often than not I find myself cooped up in my stuffy office, buried in piles of parchment.

Owing to our good progress of late, however, I may spend a bit of time in the Firmament itself. There is naught I love more than to be out here, taking in the sights and smells and sounds of the restoration.

Is it not a splendid sight, Forename? Ishgardians of all stripes lining up in throngs to see the latest wares from across the realm! Why, once the news gets out, merchants and traders from all over will be beating down our doors to set up shop here in Featherfall.

By the way, I was strolling the markets and just happened to pick up a most fascinating foodstuff known called Mun-Tuy beans. You wouldn't perchance be able to recommend a recipe or two, would you?

The reconstruction may have reached its goal, but my work here is far from done. I must ever place my finger on the pulse of this town, and see that all who visit and reside here want for nothing.

After all, there is no telling when Ser Aymeric might choose to stop by for another surprise inspection.

That said, should a musical mood ever strike you, 'twould be a pleasure to take the stage together anew.