Chapter 29: Joining the Thieves Guild III
"Honestly, the debt is secondary here. What's more important is that you get the message across that we aren't to be ignored. A word of warning though... I don't want any of them killed. Bodies are bad for business after all." Brynjolf explains.
"No problem. See you old man, I've got to get acquainted with my new abode." I smirk, getting up to approach a new, Argonian face I haven't seen before.
"Sure thing lad, now if you need any details on your marks, I'll be here. Get going, ya little shit." Brynjolf says with a laugh before nudging me along.
I strut over to the Argonian and ask, "You must be Salthasar? I need to ask you a few questions."
"That I am, how can I be of ssservice, new blood?" Salthasar hisses back.
"Glad you asked, I need you to take a look at this ring." I say, pulling M'rissi's hand forward causing her to blush for some reason.
"A ring you sssay? I haven't found a trinket yet that I couldn't appraissse." Salthasar slithers eying M'rissi's hand.
"It's not for sale, so don't get any ideas." I say, holding her hand a little firmer.
"Then I'm curiousss. Why did you ssseek me out? What isss it that you wisssh to learn?" Salthasar asks with a fascinated tilt.
"Simple, I need to know its providence and if it has any inscriptions or enchantments on it." I tell him.
Salthasar runs his talons through his head feathers before continuing, "You should know that my knowledge of magic isss rudimentary. I can tell if there isss an enchantment, but if you want ssspecificsss, you'll have to ssseek out a mage. Let me sssee the ring... Curiousss little trinket. I might have the information you ssseek."
"What do you know?" I ask starting to get impatient.
"Not ssso fassst. I have done you a ssservice, and you mussst pay me for it." Salthasar says with as much of a smirk as an Argonian can make.
"I need to know. This ring is the only link my friend has to her past." I ask a bit more forcefully as M'rissi pulls back her hand as her blush grows even more noticeable.
"Jussst your friend? Ssshe isss quite beautiful, yesss? I would not mind to ssspend sssome time with her. I'll make you a deal. I'll give you the information you ssseek. In return… For one night alone with her." Salthasar says, with a lecherous glint entering his gaze.
"How dare you! She is not some toy for your entertainment! I aught to-" M'rissi explodes at Salthasar before I calmly take her shoulder and pull her behind me before placing an iron grip on Salthasar's shoulder, whispering into his ear hole.
"Want to run that by me again, featherhead? If you take so much as a single step towards my little kitten. I'll pluck every one of your feathers and shove them down your throat." I whisper with a malicious grin, causing him to visible shiver.
"A-alright, no need for violence! But you certainly cannot blame me for trying. In good conssscience, 300 gold and I will reveal all to you." Salthasar says trying to con me out of some coin.
"Oh really now? I think I'd prefer to allow my friend here to sharpen her claws on your leathery hide for a bit. Cats like lizards, right?" I say with a smirk before patting M'rissi on her shoulder.
"Yes! She would love to do her nails! Come here to M'rissi you lecherous lizard!" M'rissi exclaims joyously about to pounce on Salathsar and not in the way he hoped.
"No need for all that! Get her away! Here, take the damned notesss!" Salthasar says in a panic before throwing a loose binding of papers at me and rushing out of the Ragged Flagon and into the Rat Way.
"Thank you." I say, while taking the papers and moving to an empty table to study them.
M'rissi wanders nearby, constantly peering over my shoulders as I arrange the notes and try to make sense of them.
[It's a clan ring that once belonged to the chieftain of Mirrsha clan, Ri'virr. When the Thalmor "brought back the moons," many Khajiits were quick to take the Thalmor's side and give up their own pride, bowing their heads before their new masters. But not all of them. One of the Khajiit clans did not bend the knee. Ri'virr, their chieftain, considered the situation too beneficial for the Thalmor and suspected the clans had been deceived. The chieftain decided not to take the new masters' side.]
[The Thalmor declared it an act of rebellion. In order to prevent such attitude from spreading amongst the other clans, troops were committed and anti-riot actions were ordered. Ri'virr managed to defeat the forward units sent against them in open combat. Then the main army arrived, too numerous to fight against head on. However, Mirrsha clan's land was well fortified and suitable for defense, so the Khajiit forces withdrew. Thalmor laid siege, which brought the campaign's momentum to standstill.]
[But then a sudden split shattered all their dreams of freedom. Ra'sadir, Ri'virr's younger brother, refused to obey his elder's commands and suddenly sided with the Thalmor, taking a part of the clan with him. The ones that left the fortress with Ra'sadir have disappeared and have Neve been heard from again. There was a bloody assault and, although many lives of the "Long-eared ones" were taken by brave Khajiit warriors, the defenders had been sabotaged by the younger brother's betrayal.]
[Ri'virr and a handful of his companions were taken alive. The Thalmor ordered Ra'sadir to personally take his brother's life, to prove his loyalty. And Ra'sadir did so willingly.]
[The Mirrsha clan ring eventually became a symbol of the rebellion. The gem in the ring is special, a rare stone called The Beacon, and when the moons were not seen in the sky, it is said to illuminate the future of clan. Alas, one day it suddenly disappeared without a trace.]
"So…? Tell her what it says right meow!" M'rissi demands.
"Sure thing." I say explaining the notes to her.
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Chapter 30: Joining the Thieves Guild IV
"She… Doesn't know what to say…" M'rissi says, plopping down in confusion.
"It seems there's quite a bit of information missing from these papers, but our scaly friend seems to have made himself scarce… I wonder why?" I ask with a smirk.
"He is no friend of hers, humph!" M'rissi pouts.
"Alright," I say while rustling her hair, "We need to go and take care of that job and wait for featherhead to make his way back here."
I begin to make my way out of the Ragged Flagon before Dirge speaks to me, "Last person who made trouble for Vekel ended up with a smashed head."
"Hey, why is it they call you Dirge?" I ask as if I don't know the cliché answer.
"They call me Dirge, 'cause I'm the last thing you hear before they put you in the ground. Why? You think it's funny or something?" Dirge asks with a sneer.
"I think it's hilarious. You got a problem?" I tell him with an equally as surly sneer.
"Yeah, my problem is I'm too tired to punch your face in." Dirge says glaring at me before we both bust out laughing.
"Sorry if I sounded so mean there. My brother always said I have a big mouth. Here, have one on me." Dirge says handing me a mead.
"No problem, gotta mess with the new guy after all. Speaking of, Brynjolf has a job I need to get done. See you around, Dirge." I say heading out of the Ragged Flagon with M'rissi and Inigo following close behind as I make my way to the Bunk House.
On my way there, I catch the rest of my party leaving the main gate with Grelka as I make my way into the Bunk House… Where I'm greeted with a rather… Confusing sight…
Sofia… Who is almost definitely drunk… And chasing a blushing Kasia around the various patrons cheering Sofia on.
"C'mon Blondie! Just a little peck on the cheek! I promise I'll be gentle!" Sofia calls at the top of her lungs making the rest of the patrons laugh.
"Ms. Sofia! Please stop! This is highly inappropriate and I already told you I'm saving my first kiss for- Commander Malborne!" Kasia exclaims in shock when I walk in.
"I know he's got that rugged handsomeness thing going for him, but he's not here right now so I've got you all to myself!" Sofia says, grabbing the shocked Kasia about to lay a kiss on her unguarded lips before I step forward and lock her in a rear chokehold.
"Alright, Sofia, enough is enough. You've had your fun." I say keeping her from breaking free of my hold.
"Oh? You want fun do you?" Sofia asks with a devilish smile before whispering in my ear with her warm mead breath, "Choke me harder, daddy."
I start blushing and… My grip tightens without me realizing it…
"Too tight… Too… Tight…" Sofia gasps before passing out… And snoring loudly… With a… Euphoric(?) smile plastered on her face.
"Ka-Kasia!" I yell to Kasia with my voice cracking slightly before I can get it back under control.
"Y-yes, C-commander Malborne!" Kasia stutters out, still furiously blushing. Her's being slightly more noticeable than mine thanks to my greenish skin tone.
"Could you please take Sofia back to the Inn to sleep this off?" I ask, trying to avoid eye contact.
"S-sure!" Kasia says, struggling to hoist Sofia out of my arms.
"M'rissi, do you mind assisting Kasia and keeping her company while I take care of some pressing business?" I ask, while turning towards a scowling M'rissi.
"She will be sure to take care of that one very well indeed!" M'rissi says, roughly helping Kasia drag Sofia back to the Inn.
And as those two leave and I'm able to center myself and turn my attention to Haelga.
"Listen, I know that you've racked up a debt with the Guild. So, they sent me here to take it back. I'd advise you pay up. Or that Dibella statue that you're so fond of will find it's way into the market well. Understood?" I say, leaning towards her across her counter.
"Not Lady Dibella? No, please! I can't lose her! I get the message. Here, take your gold. I hope you choke on it!" Haelga shouts and throws a purse of 100 gold at me. Which I deftly catch and smile before making my way out of there.
"Are you sure this is what you want to do, my friend?" Inigo finally asks once we're alone.
"Sorry if it makes you uncomfortable Inigo. But, it's not a matter of want, but a matter of need. I've got some pretty big plans, and the Guild is an integral part of them. But I understand if you're uncomfortable with them, and I can take care of this on my own if I need too." I tell him as I make my way towards the Pawned Prawn.
"You misunderstand friend, I am not judging your career choice, just wanting to remind you of exactly what you are getting yourself into before you get in too deep. But, no matter what you choose, I'll be here with you, watching your back!" Inigo says, his eyes filled with deep concern.
"Don't you worry, I know exactly how much danger I'm getting in." I say with a smile before kicking in the door to Berti's shop and shouting, "I've come with a message from Brynjolf!"
"Wha… what? Oh, it's one of you people. So, Brynjolf doesn't even other to show up himself anymore, eh? What's this message then, huh?" Bersi questions with obvious disdain.
"See that Blue? That right there is why the Guild needs us. Teach those, under our 'protection' to show us the proper respect we deserve. Like paying their debts, or certain… Unfortunate things would happen." I say threateningly glaring at Bersi.
"Who is Blue, my name is-… Oh, we're doing the name thing! Yes Green! Very bad things can happen to those who don't pay their debts… Like repossession of goods, foreclosure of businesses, and even a loss of reputation among clientele." Inigo says slowly becoming less convincing.
I turn to stare at him like he's an idiot, silencing him, before turning back to Bersi.
"Petty threats and fist waving are not going to sway me! You people are all talk, and everyone knows it! You demand payment for protection and you can't even protect yourselves!" Bersi begins shouting at me indignantly having found the courage to stare me in the eyes as he does it.
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