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I made an unannounced visit to Ishgard to visit Ser Aymeric de Borel, the head of state in the city and a right hand ally and close confidante to my direct superior, Lady Yura Tsurugi of the Trepid Hearts. "Ay~~~~~msie!" I said, waving to Aym playfully, as if I was his far eastern niece thrice removed.

"Kahori, tis a blessing to see you here, hale and healthy," he said as I gave him a sisterly hug. "You are like a sister to me, a younger one, though a Hyur, and I, a mere Elezen nobleman leading the rock of Coerthas as its benevolent leader...sit down, we must needs talk."

"Oooh, popoto soba?"

"Our resident master culinarians, in collaboration with Moghome's moogles, perfected a localized version of my new favorite viand which goes well with a plate of kaiser rolls and fermented butter with birch...syrup that is, and a draught of frozen spirits to cleanse the palate of its nourishment," he said. I was busy munching on the bread. "No time wasted. A good girl, yes you are..."

"Mmmmm..."

"As I was saying, I have received a premonition that you are bound to have to embrace the darkness to restore the light," he said. "It is a unique, symbolic challenge that awaits you. You have made the blood of Yotsuyu Naeuri your own and are well prepared to endure the long-awaited struggle that lies ahead, and so I have the expectation you will handle it, long as it may be."

I closed my eyes, the haunting joviality of Yotsuyu's laughter stirring and shaking my soul in a voluptuous yin-yang combination. "You...needs not remind me, Aymsie. I am aware of it, and I will not be afraid."

He smiled. "Expected of Bongaboi's beloved bae. With that said, I have some more positive news to tell you."

"Hmmm?"

"A delegation of representatives from the high houses have proposed to me and Lucia of reconstructing the city to restore it to what it once was before the Dragonsong War as a way to finally bring closure to a saga that has gone on for centuries. I means to make you an integral part of the process through your contributions, as you did with Doma and its now powerful enclave where all the deals in the Far East are done in alliance with sister city Kugane."

"Sounds interesting, Aymsie."

"The men and women of Idyllshire are also in on our project and we means to initiate this in several Earthen moons when the details are finally fleshed out. Upon completion of the restoration project, the High Houses are planning to form a convention and visitor's bureau and advertise Ishgard as a tourist attraction for men and women of all dimensions. We shall be known as "Home Of The Dragonsong" and bring in untold riches and revenue from those who want to spend their countless gil on genuine, locally sourced Ishgardian cuisine and fare to bring home to their loved ones and good mates.

"We will host faires, concerts, contests, sporting events, and even reenactments of the struggles over in the Western Highlands and Steps of Faith, with Lord Hraesvelgr's blessing and Lord Midgardsormr's blessing. Indeed, they already approved of our project to make the whole of the crystal aware and embracing of a challenging period in our history and partnership with Dravania. We have even extended an invitation of our project to the Viera of Ivalice and Thavnair and we expect they will accept and finally leave their mark on Eorzea's storied legacy and impact. And yes, Estinien himself approves of this long-awaited project."

"I am so glad you are being proactive with your plans to make Ishgard great again," I said to Aymeric.

"Well met. And so! This is the theme of our Ishgardian Reconstruction Effort: Make Ishgard Great Again. And the thunderous roar of Stone and Steel will be the melodic motivator that keeps us looking up, under the watchful eye of Halone, the Fury."

In the background did play that powerful air and iconic trumpet hook as we continued to eat and talk about the possibility of #BLUberals forming an influential faction in that fanciful Triple Triad adaptation known as...Ishgardian politics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc2iwgW98sk