Alphinaud is considering how best to help carry out Wuk Lamat's plan.
Requirements
This quest is available if you have completed the quest Together as One.
Starting the Quest
Talk to Alphinaud in Tuliyollal to begin the quest. There will be a cutscene.
Speak with Wuk Lamat
Go northwest to the Aethernet Shard and use it to go to Brightploom Post. Go to the quest icon and talk to Wuk Lamat. There will be a cutscene.
Speak with Kemakka
You can teleport to Hhusatahwi, or just go northeast to the quest icon, and talk to Kemakka.
Speak with Wuk Lamat Again
You can teleport to Sheshenewezi Springs or just go northwest to the quest icon and talk to Wuk Lamat.
Inspect the Fallen Soldier, Speak with Iyaate, Speak with an Employee
Go to the quest icons and inspect the Mechanical Soldier, speak with Iyaate, and speak with the Railroad Clerk in the building.
Speak with Wuk Lamat Once More
Go to the quest icon and talk to Wuk Lamat. There will be a cutscene.
Aether Current Quest
You can now start the blue quest "A Bad Case of the Blue Devils" in Shaaloani. Completing that quest will attune you to an Aether Current in this area.
Speak with Y'shtola
Go northeast to the quest icon and talk to Y'shtola. There will be a cutscene.
Speak with Wuk Lamat a Fourth Time
Talk to Wuk Lamat to complete the quest.
Next Main Scenario Quest
After you complete the quest, talk to G'raha Tia to accept the next quest: Putting Plans into Locomotion. There will be a cutscene.