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Chapter 2: Welcoming Omens

The carriage passed by many settlements, villages, shrines and travelers. Late during the night it suddenly stopped in front of person dressed in dark robes. The carriage driver yelled at the person to get out of the way, the person wouldn't oblige. The yelling grabbed the attention of Cavond who poked his head out of the window.

"What's going on?"

The carriage driver rubbed his forehead. "That man suddenly walked in front of the carriage and now he won't move."

Cavond intensely looked at the man. Cavond couldn't make out his face but that shining smirk he gave him sent chills down his spine. The man mouthed his words to what only Cavond could hear.

"Your child is an omen of evil"

Cavond jerked from his seat forcibly waking up Silvixia who held Sorina.

"What's wrong husband" she groggily voiced.

"Watch for Sorina."

Silvixia woke up fully this time she clinched her husband sleeves. "What's wrong?"

"I don't know-a stranger however he too suspicious; I need to check it out, please be careful" Silvixia sweat ran down her back, she held her daughter who was almost too happy in her deep sleep.

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The knock on her door forced to Sorina to wake up. She reluctantly got up on her feet and walked towards the beating door "Lady Sorina Motirian, you open this this door right this instant!" Sorina jumped at the voice. She knew exactly who it was, it was the nursemaid Fadris. In a panic she tried to make herself look presentable despite her disheveled form. Sorina gently opened the door. "Y-yes Fadris" her voice squeaked.

The dunmer pinched her Sorina cheeks.

"Ow!" Sorina rubbed her redden cheeks. "What was that for?!"

"I come back to the mansion after a visit to the imperial city for a visit and I hear that you ran off during a party-no a party made for you! Where are your manners?!" Fadris pinched Sorina cheeks again.

"Ow; will you stop doing that!"

"No, you will apologize to your mother and father formally."

"…yes ma'am"

Fadris pinched Sorina cheeks all the way to the mansion library where Cavond and Silvixia where currently at with Sorina stumbling behind.

The parents where surprise to see Fadris face heated up and Sorina ready to burst into tears. "What's wrong" Silvixia put her book to the side.

"I'm so terribly sorry my lady and my lord- I should've return to the mansion sooner to watch lady Sorina, if I had done so lady Sorina would've never done such disrespect" Fadris got on her knees and bowed forcibly making Sorina do the same.

"Apologize." Fadris bit back at Sorina.

"…I'm sorry…"

Silvixia laughed. "Oh that incident don't worry about it Fadris, isn't that right husband?"

Cavond waved dismissively his attention was to the stack of paper on his desk. "Sure as long as it doesn't happen again." Sorina glanced at her father. He was a mess. Usually his hair was neatly placed back but today it was a mess, under eye darkness, he looked older than usual; was he worried about Romara?

Sorina didn't notice her mother walking until she was in front of her vision.

"Rise" she gently stated.

Sorina and Fadris did as commanded. Silvixia cupped Sorina's cheeks with her hands. Silvixia smile this time sent cold waved down Sorina back. "We're attending Andel Indarys Count of Cheydinhal and his wife Countess Llathasa Indarys gathering this evening. We'll see if your apologize is honest."

Sorina groaned inwardly. Not another noble party

"Of course, mother."

"Go eat breakfast and then get ready. It will be a long night."

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"Lady Sorina we need to talk." Fadris and Sorina were packing a bag for this evening.

"There's nothing to talk about Fadris, I already apologize."

"No it's not that I saw the corpse this morning."

Sorina immediately stopped everything sweat again ran down her neck. Did Fadris know?

Fadris grinned "assuming you reacted like that; you committed the murder didn't you?" Sorina sighed "yeah I did, are you going to tell everyone now? Or are you going to blackmail me." Fadris scowled "Of course not!"

Sorina glanced at Fadris suspiciously "Why not?" Fadris grabbed Sorina hands. "My lady I sworn that I will protect you and if that means from being arrested for murder then so be it." Fadris let go of Sorina hands and burst into laughter. "Besides, Romara was never good at being a maid good riddance."

Sorina could hardly believe what she was hearing. Is this her nurse maid that was always strict about manners? Out of curiosity Sorina asked. "…How did you see the corpse?"

"I used the servant entrance, like all servants should use."

Of course she should have known.

"Next time please be more careful, I saw your intents letting the wolves finish the corpse off but someone should have informed you that your father paid for people to clear out the wolf cave." Sorina slammed her face into her hands. "Don't worry though I buried the body so no one will find it. But please tell me why did you murder Romara?"

"She was being a nuisance a bother Fadris. Like a pesky little rodent I had to remove her or she would've ruined this family. I done what was necessary and I would happily do it again given the chance. Sorina said in confidence.

"Well what's done is done but like I said be more sure of your surroundings."

Sorina nodded and the two began packing again, feeling a new found of respect for Fadris.

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The servants put the family's overnight bag in the trunk of the carriage. Everyone was dress for the evening including Fadris. Sorina wore a hunter green dress with her emerald necklace complimenting her eyes. Sorina hair was put to a long braid down her back. Both Sorina and Fadris waited patiently by the carriage.

Sorina awed at her mother when she saw her.

Silvixia was a beauty none could compare. She wore an intoxicating red dress that fit snugly at her waist. The dress flattered her ruby necklace, Silvixia black hair was parted into a bun along with long dangling ear rings. Silvixia brightly giggled at her daughter's stare.

Cavond followed behind Silvixia he too was dress to impress, his hair was combed and braided eyes still stern but it matched with his blue color attire.

Sorina felt out of place.

"Go inside" Cavond commanded the three. "It's about five hour's journey to Cheydinhal from here. Since we'll arrive to the castle early we can refresh there"

Everyone followed what he said. As the carriage pulled away Sorina eyes bore to her mansion that was remote but beautiful at the same time.

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Vicente rested his hand under his chin and smiled as he gave the note to the bosmer woman.

"Your contract is a noble woman countess Llathasa Indarys. There will be a special gathering tonight hosted by the count Andel himself and its unusually hosting at his castle tonight instead of the Riverview manor. Dress up as a noble woman and strike either during the closing of the party or after, however please do make it look like…an accident. Do the manner specified and you'll receive a considerable bonus."

The bosmer woman nodded at proceeded to exit out of the office. Vicente rested in his chair. Perhaps he should take an evening stroll later on as well? Everyone is currently absent so why not. Vicente grinned to his thoughts, absolutely perfect time to find a little songbird to feast upon; it has been awhile since he had last hunted. Vicente sat up from his chair and walked out of his office. Yes he will do exactly that.

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