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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Chapter 31: Joining the Thieves Guild V
"Oh? You most be thinking of the old Thieves Guild. You see, they've recently acquired some new talent," I say motioning towards me and Inigo, "And I think we do exceptionally well at protecting ourselves."
"Ha! Don't fool yourself. It's only a matter of time before you people are run out of Riften." Bersi retorts.
"You know, Blue? I think I've had enough of this." I say to Inigo.
"As have I. Now, I have a lot to do, so I'm afraid you'll just have to leave!" Bersi says, pointing towards the door.
"Well, Green. It appears he does not want to pay." Inigo says, moving to block the door.
"Yes, it appears so… I guess I have no choice but to resort to plan B." I say, slowly making my way to the dwarven urn.
"Yes… Plan B… What exactly was plan B again?" Inigo asks, looking to me with a tilted head and an inquisitive look.
"Oh, it's quite simple really," I say with a smirk, "It's plan B for Breaking." I say knocking over the urn to the ground.
Where it provides an all too anticlimactic bounce before rolling slightly.
"Please, I don't have anything to pay you with! Don't destroy my urn!" Bersi pleads.
I wind up for a solid stomp as I bring my foot down with all my might, even using my shockwave ability for some extra umph… To only crack it slightly…
"Stop! That is priceless!" Bersi shouts.
"Are you okay my friend, do you need some help?" Inigo asks, moving to help before I motion him to stop.
"I got this!" I shout as I pull out the headsman's axe from the Rat Way and swing it down on the urn, straining to through every once of strength I've got into this blow. Which only makes the crack widen slightly.
What the hell is this damn urn made from?! Seriously!
"I swear, if I had it, I'd pay! There's no need to do that!" Bersi whines.
"It's okay to ask for help, my friend. I would not look down on you for it." Inigo says.
"That's it! I am done playing nice!" I grab the urn and start casting fire in my left hand and ice in my right, rapidly heating and cooling it before it finally cracks into three solid pieces after pouring half of my mana into the damned thing.
I turn to Bersi, slightly winded and ask, "You… Want me… To break…Anything else?"
"All right! I get it. I'll pay on time from now on. Just don't smash anything else! Here, take your gold and leave me in peace." Bersi says tossing me a bag of 100 gold.
"There, that wasn't so hard, now was it?" I say, taking the bag and leaving to go to the Inn to meet Keerava.
"My friend, was it just me… Or do we need to work on our villainous alter egos?" Inigo asks.
"I think you might be right, probably going to have access to some standard Thieves Guild gear once we actually make it in… But a face mask and actual code name would be good to have… I know I definitely don't want to go by Green." I admit to him.
"Yes, I think I would look quite fetching in an eye patch. Perhaps, Scars for me and Vandal for you?" Inigo suggests.
"That's not half bad, I think I quite like it actually. We'll establish our alter egos after I deal with Keerava, deal?" I say extending my hand which Inigo shakes firmly.
"It is a deal my friend! Hear that Mr. Dragonfly, I am going to be a criminal mastermind! What do yo mean I am more suited to be a minion? I am at the very least a trusted henchman!" Inigo says beginning a long discussion with the bug in his jar.
I enter the Inn and make my way toward Keerava who is wiping a mug at the counter.
Walking up I say to her in a voice only the two of us can hear over the din of the Inn, "I have a message for you from Brynjolf."
"Look, everything was all just a misunderstanding. I didn't mean to tell Brynjolf to go jump off the pier. You'll tell him I'm sorry, yes? Take this, every single coin I owe is there, I swear it!" Keerava says while handing me a sack of 100 gold, forcing me to hold a stern face as I fight back the urge to laugh.
"This'll do nicely. Thanks for paying your dues. I wish you a fine day, Madam." I reply, nodding my head and going upstairs to check on Sofia and the girls, leaving Inigo to his own devices downstairs.
I hear muted whispers as I make my way upstairs, I can't make out what's being said, but I definitely can tell M'rissi is doing most of the talking, instead of skulking around like a common thief... Which I am currently... I just enter the room unannounced.
Catching M'rissi who's currently topless...
"Ugh! She cannot believe that that temptress would get sick on her and go back to sleep like nothin-... Mreow? Fluffy, why're you back so soon?" M'rissi asks, innocently cocking her head to the side, causing her petite mounds to jiggle ever so slightly making me audibly gulp.
"Uh..." I so eloquently say as my brain begins to short circuit at the sight, before Kasia thankfully steps in, albeit quite flustered herself.
"Ms. M'rissi! Please cover yourself! It's improper for a man to see your... You know!" Kasia exclaims will covering M'rissi and then shooing me out with a myriad of unintelligible words. Leaving me outside the room alone, slowly rebooting my brain from that heavenly sight...
I start to make my way deeper into the Rat Way before a thought crosses my mind... Why did M'rissi cause such a strong reaction in me that I could barely function, when I saw Sofia in a much more exposed state and yet could still function fairly well? Maybe I like her more?
As I'm lost in my thoughts, definitely not replaying recent events in my head, I eventually wander to where I'm supposed to be... Meeting Brynjolf.
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