Cannot Start Quest - "D is for Dead"

ISP:
CenturyLink

Type of Internet Connection:
Business DSL

Internet Connection Speed:
20Mbps

Date & Time:
31 December 2013 15:15 Mountain Standard Time

Frequency:
Always

Character Name:
Morathi Diluculo

Race:
Lalafell M

World:
Hyperion

Class/Level:
BLM 43

Area and Coordinates:
Eastern Thanalan (The Burning Wall) 28,22

Party or Solo:
Solo

NPC Name:
Floating Stone

Monster Name:
None

In-Game Time:
7:17am

Steps:
I saw the quest icon on my mini map and approached the NPC. When I click on him, the hotbar dims as if conversation will begin, but then nothing happens. I tried changing classes, logging out and back in of the game, and restarting the client, but the issue persists and I cannot start the quest this NPC has which is listed as 'D is for Dead'

-=-=-=-=-=-=- System Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

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I am also having this issue on Hyperion, character name Iriien Kal'vareth. I attempted to pick up this quest on January 2nd, 2014, 3:50 am EST. The NPC is completely unresponsive.

Greetings Morathi,

We thank you for posting your concerns regarding Cannot Start Quest - "D is for Dead". I have made sure to submit all of your information to the development team and they will thoroughly investigate this matter based on your report. Unfortunately, I cannot guarantee that a direct response will be posted on this thread, but I do recommend checking Here or Here for any details regarding the development team's investigation.

Thanks for your report!

- Furlamseere