---Heartfire,
23rd, 4E 201---
Today
was rather routine, all things considered. We rode into Whiterun in
the early evening. I checked that Lucia had returned safely from the
wedding in Riften, and then turned in a bounty at Dragonsreach. Then
the five of us left immediately for Riverwood to meet with Delphine
once again. I feel bad for leaving Lucia alone with Lydia so often.
Once this dragon crisis is over, if it ever is over, I will be sure
to spend some time with the girl.
In
Riverwood, Delphine explained that she wants me to infiltrate the
Thalmor embassy north of Solitude in the guise of a guest. I will
have a real invitation, but I will have to go in minimally equipped
and without my party. Not only that, but the plan that Delphine has
concocted hinges on the help of a Wood Elf named Melbourne who she has
implied is not experienced in such behavior, though I suppose I am
not either. I wanted to protest to the plan, to point out its many
flaws, but my childhood desire to become a member of the Blades seems
consistently able to override my judgment.
Mjoll
supports me. Her support is complete and wholehearted, but I still
must wonder if her willingness to follow is her's alone, or if her
feelings cloud her judgment. I know that if the situation were
reversed, mine would. Do I have the right to take her with me into
danger? Do I have the right to tell her not to if it is what she
desires? I will die if she comes to lasting harm because of me.
Barbas
and Odvar still follow me as well, despite the escalating situation.
I worry about Odvar. His barely-disguised detest for his condition
causes him to be reckless. No matter how skilled he is with
Alteration spells, he is not invincible. Barbas, however, may be. I
have seen him take direct hits from bears, wolves, Bandits, and
dragons and suffer no harm. He I will drag to the ends of Nirn, if
only to stand him between myself and any oncoming arrows.
---Heartfire,
24th, 4E 201---
This
morning was spent doing some crafting. I improved Mjoll's armor a
bit. Once I am able to get my hands on a few more decent soul gems, I
plan to enchant it, as well. Odvar can protect himself with his
alteration magic, but Mjoll is completely dependent on her armor and
her blade for protection. The least I can do is make sure her armor
is good enough to withstand a dragon's full flame.
Afterward,
we took the cart to Solitude, as the party at the embassy is
tomorrow, and we, therefor, do not have time to waste traveling on
foot. We are all on edge. Only I can enter the embassy, but Mjoll and
even the aloof Odvar wish to find a way to accompany me. The best I
could do to calm them was to agree that they should wait near the
embassy, and move in to attack should they notice any problems from
the outside. Hopefully they will have no cause to act at all.
Melbourne
is likely already here in the Winking Skeever, but I need my rest. I
will find and meet with him in the morning. Until then I find comfort
for my nerves in Mjoll's arms.
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