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By now, Thancred can tell when his friends are up to something.

— In-game description

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Thancred suspects Urianger is keeping secrets again, and while there is no doubt your enigmatic comrade would only do so with the best of intentions, the weary bard cannot help but worry. He asks you to follow Urianger while he and Y'shtola continue to learn what they can of the Final Days.

You reach the aetheryte in the central plaza of Bestways Burrow, and spy Urianger heading out to Mare Lamentorum. What could possibly demand his attention outside?

Stepping out from the entrance to Bestways Burrow, you see Urianger making his ascent up and out to Mare Lamentorum. It would be a simple task to catch up with him, but it would perhaps be wiser to follow at a distance and see where he is heading.
- ※You must follow Urianger to complete this task. Return to the designated location should you become separated.

Urianger comes to an abrupt stop, and it becomes clear he has been aware of your presence for some time. The two of you have a candid conversation about Urianger's many regrets, and his aversion to keeping secrets from you and the other Scions moving forward. He then thanks you for this rare opportunity to speak so openly.

Urianger has a plan to help facilitate more forthright cooperation with the Loporrits, but he will need your help to see it through.

Similar strategies can be used for following Urianger as in Tracks in the Snow. However, he has some tricks:

Urianger will turn around a few seconds after he passes the first purple bridge. The nearest hiding place (rock) is before the bridge. Be patient and don't follow him too closely, or you won't have enough time to hide behind a rock.
After turning around, Urianger will begin running, so make sure not to fall behind. You can use Sprint to keep up, but it may also be good to save for later.
The second purple bridge is similar to the first (Urianger will turn around after passing it, but the nearest hiding place is before it).
Afterwards, Urianger will continue running to the end of the path and will no longer turn around. Using Sprint is recommended, but keep following him even if he runs off screen.