A/N: Hey, kids! So, I was playing some Skyrim (or as my friends call it Sk'rim) and I was wondering what Lydia was doing before she becomes your housecarl. I mean, she's never seen around Dragonsreach before you get named Thane. Weird, right? So, I started wondering how she got picked to be the Housecarl. Worst summer job ever right?

It's sort of just meant to be fun, really. Shrug.

Hope y'all enjoy!

Chapter One: The New Thane

"So, it's decided then. The Dragonborn will be the next Thane of Whiterun," Jarl Balgruuf the Greater announced, standing from the table of gathered council members.

"Agreed."

"Yes, sir!"

"As you wish."

"Lydia," Nazeem turned to me, I believe Farengar has some new developments on his dragon research project and perhaps some news on the Dragonborn himself hmmm? Why don't you try and get some information out of the wizard, why don't you?" he asked, his voice smothered in the most condescending tone he could muster.

I sighed and rolled my eyes, "Sure, why not?"

…

As usual Farengar was deep into his work, bent over an Arcane Enchanter, his back to the door. He didn't even notice the door open or hear me come in, it seemed. I sighed and picked up the shiny-looking gem on the shelf in front of me, toying with it between my fingers.

"Soooo, what'cha doin'?" I asked playfully.

"Oh! Lydia!" his head shot up instantly and he turned to me in surprise, "I didn't hear you come in." he snatched the jewel from my hand, "And don't play with that," he added, placing it back on the shelf.

"The Council decided that the Dragonborn is going to be the next Thane and Uncle Proventus is making me be his housecarl. Worst summer job ever, right?" I sighed, "Adrianne had it easy."

"As kind as the Gray-Manes can be, working forges day and night can't be simple," Farengar reminded me.

"Yeah, but she's good at it. Anyways, the Jarl and the council sent me to see if you have any new info on the dragons or the dragonborn."

He sighed, "As if that's all I'm ever good for."

"Aww, you're good for plenty, I mean, you're always enchanting things or making cool potions and you have the best books in the entire palace, I think."

"Thanks. That's quite a comfort." Farengar replied sarcastically, "Anyways, I do have some information on dragons, if you would deliver this report to your uncle."

"Yessir!" I answered with a mock salute.

"I'm sure you're not planning to act like that around the Thane, I hope."

"No, they're giving me training on that kind of thing later tonight, 'how to speak properly and correctly to the Dragonborn'," she recited with a high, mocking tone, "'How to address the Dragonborn when he returns from adventures', 'how to accept the burdens of the Dragonborn when he cannot carry them himself', that sort of thing."

"I wish you all of the Divines' luck," Farengar rolled his eyes.

"I wish you some luck, what are you going to do without me around, huh?"

"Probably get some peace and quiet."

"Hey!"

A/N: Let me know if you liked, would warm my dear ol' heart to hear ya say so!