The pale sun sank slowly behind the tall, vast, brutal looking mountains that bordered the horizon. It had been one of those rare days where snow failed to fall and the sun had been exceptionally warmer. It had also been one of the seriously (and I mean seriously) rare days where the patrolling guards didn't sneer or mock us as we tried to make our living selling the various goods we had to local passers by and wandering adventurers. As usual I spent that day polishing my armour, keeping an eye out for any threats and staring at my reflection who stared confidently back at me. The image was slightly distorted making my bright silver eyes appear bulging and showing clearly the contrast against my dark fur which if you looked closely enough had dark grey spots which emphasised my lithe body.

Ever since I was very young I have traveled with Ri'saad and the other Khajiit merchants Atahbah, Ma'randru-Jo and their Protector Khayla. At First I helped out selling the items with them but when they discovered my natural talent with a weapon I started getting training from Khayla. Some years later we ran into some trouble with Bandits and Khayla didn't make it out and so I had to take her place. I would give my life for them as they had become my family since they took me in after my parents were killed by Thalmor agents that remained after the Great War in a raid on my village in Elsweyr. When travelling they have a joke where if they can't see my they say "wheres my shadow gone?" due to the fact my fur is jet black and my movements silent. I like to have fun by sneaking up on them and seeing them jump a foot into the air. It's the little things that make a life on the road slightly easier.

The night began to creep over us we arrived at out resting spot for the night, a small village known as Rorikstead. As they started to settle down I decided to stay on guard through the night, making sure no trouble arose. I settled down on a rock nearby and started scanning the surrounding area for potential hiding spots that needed to be watched carefully. Suddenly a voice sounded from behind me.

"Our little security alarm staying up all night again?"

Oh what does he want!

Turning I met the gaze of Ma'randru-jo who was leaning lazily against the trunk of a tree, a mocking smirk on his face.

"You can mock allllll you want but you'll thank me when your still breathing in the morning" I snapped, severely annoyed as I shot him a Glare. The smirk dropped from his fawn and grey face and he was clearly taken aback by my tone.

"whoa, sorry... Didn't mean to get to you" he apologised.

"No I'm sorry, you just startled me I guess" I replied my eyes softening.

"Nah it's ok your just in the zone I get it, I'm going to head back to the others now Ri'saad will probably need help moving stock around..." He chuckled quietly "See you in the morning Rivani" he gave me a warm smile as he turned and walked towards the tents, leaving me once more to the silence of the night.

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