This involves my character from my thieve's guild love story. I heard some christmas music and fell into that mood, so here's some christmas in october :D

Kyra began to take of her bow and quiver and let them fall onto her bed. Her last mission had been a success but it was nerve wrecking. But what bedlam job isn't? A year ago she would have never guessed that she would join the thieve's guild, stop Mercer, become a Nightingale and bring the guild back up to its feet as its new leader. She would have laughed in your face and walked the opposite way. But the thrill had became addicting and she grew to love all her members. She was able to get a house, two in fact. One of them resided in Riften but often she would come down and spend time with the others and sleep in the Cistern with them. This night was one of those times.

" You're back." Vex spoke as she walked up to her. Kyra looked at her as she peeled off her gloves.

" Aye. Pretty simple job that gets the blood going." Kyra smiled. " I see that the guild is getting into the holiday spirit?"
The two looked around at the Cistern. Various Christmas decorations were sprawled about, from reefs on the doors whose smell flooded the room to a small tree they all managed to lug down here.

" Now that the guild has the money we can afford to."
" I'm happy we took the time to do it all." Kyra continued as she finished looking around. Little did they all know that the reason she had been taking up so many more jobs than usual was to get them all something. She was told normally they were assigned a person to get a gift for but it didn't end up so well. Surprisingly the tales Rune told her were quite amusing but not something she should bring up again. All she could quite say was that the men didn't exactly know how to find an appropriate gift for the three women that resided there. Tonillia and Saphire nearly murdered them all with Vex well behind them.

" Oh, here. A courier gave this to me since he couldn't find you. He seemed quite upset he couldn't see you." She teased as she handed Kyra the note. Kyra rolled her eyes and took the note. He always had feelings towards her, always finding some excuse to see her. But Kyra was much too focused on other things for the longest time to even register his feelings.
" I didn't know you were apart the bard college." Vex continued as Kyra spotted the wax symbol.
" I use to live in Solitude before everything happened. I spent a lot of my time there when I was younger, did a few favors for them last year when ever I'd visit." Kyra explained as she read the note.

Lady Kyra,

We have written to you to request you in our performance for the winter festival that is happening with in the next week and a half. Please report as soon as possible. We would love to have a talent like you represent us.

" Well, well, well, good to see ya lass. What's that you got in your hand?" Brynjolf asked as he walked up and wrapped his arm around her. Kyra quickly crumbled the letter and hid it in his hand.

" It's nothing. Just another job request." She lied. Vex gave her an odd look but kept her mouth shut. The two had grown close over the last year and knew when things were not to be mentioned around the men. If Brynjolf found out she was apart of the bard college she would never hear the end of it.

" Is that so? Where at?"

" Solitude."

" Solitude." He hummed. " Isn't the winter festival going on right now?"

" I think it's soon." Vipir added as he walked past.

" Perhaps we should all go. We need a break from this city." He continued as he turned and walked off. Kyra felt herself begin to worry.

" No, no, no. Absolutely not-"
" Why not? It's not like we will bother you on your job. Unless you need help of course." He teased with a lopsided smirk.
" I do not need your help." She huffed in annoyance.

" Then there should be no problem with us going. Don't you all agree?" He turned and looked at the rest of the men wandering around. As they all cheered Vex gave Kyra a pitiful look. They both knew there was nothing they could do now. Byrnjolf had his mind made up and there was no changing it.

Kyra turned and collapsed onto her bed with a sigh.
" Merry Christmas to me." She groaned.

Kyra scrambled around for everything she would need to bring for her trip. They would most likely have something for her to perform in but she couldn't just show up in her armor to practice. So she grabbed a few dresses and placed them in her sack. Next she grabbed all the coin she had saved and hid it in her armor. If she remembered correctly the winter festival took place on christmas eve, she'd have to buy all their gifts there.

The sun made it's way over the mountains as she met up with the rest of the guild outside Riften. There two wagons waited for their departure. If they hurried then they might be able to beat the snow before it started to fall.

The trip itself wasn't too bad. In fact it was quite enjoyable. They all talked about what ever came up, both wagons interacting with each other. Lucky for them the snow began to fall as soon as they pulled up to Solitude. They made it just in time.

They all checked into an inn and enjoyed themselves with a warm meal and hot bath. But while all the men were in the baths Kyra rushed to take her bath with the girls before excusing herself. Of course they asked questions of where she was going so Kyra answered so no one would be worried where she was. They didn't laugh or make fun of her, instead they all smiled and promised to keep their lips sealed. Kyra thanked them all before returning to her room. After quickly changing into a dress she raced out the door and down to the college.