Piece of Cake

Piece of Cake is a Friendship Quest given by Reth upon reaching Friendship Level 3: Friend in Need.

Description

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Reth has asked you to help him with his "side hustle". All you need to do is pick up a box from the eastern docks, and deliver it to Tamala. Piece of cake, right?

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Objectives

Part 1

• Find the cake.
  • Run to Fisherman's Lagoon and search the pier for the Cake Box behind the green frog

↷ Travel to Bahari Bay and give the cake to Tamala

Part 2

Tamala received the "cake." Let Reth know how it went.

• Report back to Reth

Part 3

Reth's got a secret he doesn't want everyone hearing. Meet him in his "secret" spot below the Inn to get the tea.

• Meet Reth in the storeroom below the inn.

Rewards

During Quest

• Reth's Key

At Quest Completion

• 10 Butter
• 10 Cooking Oil
• Increased Friendship with Reth
• 25 Renown

Walkthrough

1. Reth still seems stressed, and needs a favor.
2. After being convinced to help, go pick up the Cake Box from the dock at Fisherman's Lagoon and take it to Tamala out in Bahari Bay.
3. Come back to Reth to learn the truth behind what Tamala said.
4. It turns out that Reth has secrets, so meet him in his storeroom where it's a bit more private.
5. Optional: After the quest is completed, you get the option to ask about the box sitting on the counter, starting the quest Mystery Cargo.

Dialogue and Mail

Introduction

Upon speaking with Reth

Reth

You're here!

I mean, uh. Hey there. There's totally nothing disastrous happening right now. I've got everything handled.

That being said, I maybe have the world's weirdest favor to ask.

After you covered for me last time, I figured I should put a little more effort into my job with Ashura. I have to fund my lavish lifestyle, after all.

But uh. I've also got a side job.

WaterAir

Player

You're overworking yourself.

Reth

Nah, it’s fine! I’m fine. I get at least an hour of sleep every night, I’m doing great, sweet tooth/fancy pants.

But that is where you come in. I run a little delivery service on the side, and one of my clients is waiting on her package.

Player

I respect the hustle.

Reth

That's me, Reth the hustler. I hustle morning noon and night. I even hustle while I sleep. I'm a hustling machine!

....Anyways. Look, I run a delivery service on the side, and one of my clients is waiting on her package.

I know what you're thinking! Why don't I just pick it up after I'm done here?

Well, it's a... uh... cake? And it's just sitting there, in the elements. Getting staler by the minute.

WaterAir

Player

It's a cake?

Reth

It's a cake. Just a cake.

EarthAir

Player

...

Reth

...Please?

EarthWater

Player

Fine. But this is the last time.

Player

Only because it's you.

Player

Seems totally on the level.

Player

Seems totally on the level.

Reth

Thanks, (Player). You're really saving my bacon here.

So, the drop point should be by the eastern docks, next to that bucket that looks like a frog. Just grab it and deliver it to Tamala in Bahari Bay.

Progression

Upon speaking with Tamala

Player

I have a delivery for you.

Tamala

Well well. You aren't who I was expecting. Picking up some odd jobs from Zeki, hmm?

WaterFire

Player

Reth works with Zeki?

Tamala

Oh dear. Silly little me, running my mouth. I thought you knew, darling.

After all, you're the one doing the dirty work.

Player

I'm just doing Reth a favor.

Tamala

What a good friend you are! Why, I could use a helpful, discreet friend like you too.

I can think of *so* many uses for you...

Player

Here's your cake.

Tamala

Yes, thank you for my "cake". Of course, I ordered this cake ages ago, but I suppose I'm not paying Zeki for speed.

It helps that he sent such a cute delivery person this time, though. You'll have to stop by later and share some of this "cake" with me. It gets so lonely out here, after all...

...You can go now.

Upon returning to Reth

Player

I made your delivery.

Reth

Shhh! Keep your voice down.

I, uh... don't want Ashura to find out I've been working side jobs.

He'll try to give me a speech about pacing myself and the importance of taking breaks.

EarthWaterFire

Player

That wasn't a cake.

Reth

What makes you think that? You didn't look in the package, did you-

Look, there are too many prying ears around here.

Player

Tamala mentioned Zeki...

Reth

She what?! Ugh, I figured she'd have a little discretion. Look, there are too many prying ears around here.

Player

It's important to take breaks!

Reth

Not you too! Ugh, you're so nice to me that it's starting to make me feel kind of bad about this...

Okay, look. There are too many prying ears around here.

Meet me in the store room below the inn, okay? Use this key to unlock the door.

I promise, I'll tell you everything then. And make sure no one sees you. Please.

Conclusion

Upon speaking with Reth in the storeroom

Reth

There you are! Uh, no one saw you come in, right?

WaterAirFire

Player

No one.

Reth

Good, that's good.

Player

Yep. I loudly announced it to everyone.

Reth

Haha, very funny... Actually, that is kinda funny. Sorry, I'm a little on edge, here.

Player

I wouldn't do that to you.

Reth

No, I guess you wouldn't, huh?

So. Right. I said I'd explain everything.

Oh man, I really shouldn't though. I could get in some really hot water...

WaterFireEarth

Player

It's okay, Reth. You don't have to say.

Reth

Really? You'd just.. let me off like that? I really don't deserve a friend like you.

No, you should know. I got you involved... and I feel like I can trust you, anyways.

Player

You can trust me!

Reth

That’s the thing… I feel like I can trust you.

Which is weird, because if you haven’t noticed, I have trust issues. Kinda comes with the territory, I guess.

Player

You promised me.

Reth

I know, I know. I'm just so used to keeping it a secret.

But you're right, you deserve answers. I got you mixed up in this mess.

That wasn't a cake. It was... a Flow-powered device.

And using Flow as a Majiri in Palia is illegal. Like really illegal. Like, summon up Watchers from the city to arrest everyone in sight kind of illegal.

Doesn't matter what kind it is either. Even the stuff that doesn't hurt anyone. Even the stuff that could maybe save someone's life.

AirEarth

Player

That's all?

Reth

Uh... I guess, yeah. That's all. Not like I didn't just spill my guts to you and put my fate in your hands or anything.

To be honest, I kind of thought you'd take this harder.

And here I am, getting worked up over nothing.

Player

So, you're a criminal?

Reth

A really suave, devastatingly handsome one. Who would really appreciate if you didn't tell anyone else about this.

I promise, whatever I'm delivering for Zeki isn't dangerous. And I wouldn't have gotten you tangled up in any of this either, but Eshe's been keeping a closer eye on me lately. I don't think she knows anything, but I'd rather not risk it.

So... are we good?

AirFireEarth

Player

We're good!

Reth

Good... that's good. I don't want to get all sappy, but you're a pretty good friend. I don't want to ruin what we've got, y'know? I promise, I'll only lie for fun in the future, no profit.

Player

Next time be honest.

Reth

Yeah... yeah, you're right. You really helped me out of a bind, even though I was lying. You didn't have to... but you did. So from now on, it's all honesty all the time. I'll be so honest you'll get sick of it! You'll start asking me to lie again, but I won't. Promise.

Player

No, we're not.

Reth

I... wish I could say I'm surprised, but I'm not.

Look, I know I messed up. I won't force you to stick around, but... you know where to find me, if you decide to let me change your mind. Keep the key.

Optional: Follow up with Reth if last option picked was Earth

Reth

Oh. You're, uh, talking to me again? Just couldn't keep away, huh?

Option 1Option 2

Player

It's only for business.

Reth

I guess I'll take what I can get. Even if it is, uh, extremely awkward and kinda makes me sad.

Player

I don't want to hold a grudge.

Reth

I... thanks, sweet tooth/fancy pants. I really appreciate that. I promise, I won't let you down again.

Notes

• Completing this quest immediately unlocks the option to ask, "What's in that locked box?"
• Choosing this option begins the quest Mystery Cargo.

Update History

Build 0.165:

• Introduced.