HiYa! Okat next chapter! Also- Tabby is supposed to be kind of clueless because she's never really been out in the real world
"So I need to pay a tax to get into the city?" Tabby asked, confused.
"Uh, yes, there is a visitor's tax of 10 septims." Said the guard.
"But I only have 15 gold," she took it out of her pocket "and I need to buy a room at the inn for tonight..." She said, distraught at the little amount of money she had. She would need to buy a new outfit, not to mention food...
"Well, all right...I can let this slide. But if I see you again, I will get that 5 gold!" Ah, thank the Gods! She rushes inside to get away from the man.
As she walks in, she looks around in awe. She had never been to a city quite like this! Everything was wet and kind of dirty, its the kind of thing that would gross other people out, but not her. Everything was new to her, and she loved every second of it. As she walked down the path, she was too much in awe to notice a man was speaking to her.
"Excuse me, who do you think you are, ignoring me like that?" He looked quite frightening with his armor and dark bags under his eyes.
Tabby tried to explain. "Sorry sir, I didn't hear y-you-"
"Next time I'll make you hear me. Stay out of the Black-Briars way, or else." Tabby gulped and nodded at the man.
"Aye, is this mean man bothering ya lass?" A man with reddish hair and an accent comes up to the conversation.
"Brynjolf, watch yourself. Maven practically runs your little guild!" The other man quipped.
"You're right. But, Maul, can't you see the lass is innocent?" The man with the accent nudges her and she takes that as a signal to pout. She puts on her sweetest face and clasps her hands together.
"Eh, you'll be lucky if Maven doesn't hear about this!" The man named Maul says as he walks away.
"Thank you sir, but I really should be going now..." Tabby says.
Brynjolf lightly grabs her arm to stop her. "Wait, I saw what happened with the guard out front. You're pockets are low on gold. Even I can see that."
"Yes, are you going to charge me for your help with that man? I would really appreciate it if you didn't." She pleaded.
He chuckled. "No lass of course not! I was wondering if you would like to make some gold."
Relieved she says, "Thank the Gods, I guess not everyone is like that. What are you talking about?"
"Simple... I'm going to cause a distraction, and you are going to steal Modesi's ring from his strongbox. Once you have it, I want you to place it in Brand-Shei's pocket without him noticing."
"Why plant the ring in Brand-Shei's pocket?"
"Theres someone who wants to see him put out of business for good, thats all I can say, love."
She needed the gold badly...but technically this was illegal!
"Could I have some time to think about it?" She asked.
"Sure thing, lass. Just come back when you've decided." He started walking away.
"Oh, wait, would you tell me where the Temple of Mara is?"
"Aye, cross the bridge and its to your left." He said.
She thanked him and ran off towards the temple. She hoped they would accept her, or else she wouldn't know what to do. She pushed the door open, and she peeked inside. It was the most wonderful thing she'd ever seen. In front of her was a big stone statue, which she concluded was Mara. Candles everywhere lit up the orange banners hung all over the walls. It was magical.
She tapped a hooded man on the shoulder saying, "Hi, my name is Tabby Moreau. I'm a healer from Helgen, and I was wondering if I could be an apprentice under one of the priests or priestesses here. I don't know much about Mara, but I can learn!"
"Ah, well, we've never had someone ask for a position like that before. Dinyu will you please come over here?" A dark elf woman with the same robes on came over. "This woman would like to study under us here at the temple. She is a healer all the way from Helgen."
"Oh wow, how flattering! We'd love to have you. Do you serve the benevolent Mara?" Dinyu asked.
"Well...no. To be honest I don't really know much about her, or any of the Gods for that matter, but I would love to learn!" She tried to be as optimistic as possible.
"Good, with that attitude you'll be great here. I'm a little busy at the moment, but Maramal here will tell you a little about Mara. In order for you to stay here, you will need to learn more about and spread Mara's shining light. You usually have to provide your own food, but for tonight you can eat whatever you wish because of your long journey. Then you can bunk in the extra bed we have in back and make yourself at home. Speak to me tomorrow about somethings I have planned for you to do." Tabby nodded and thanked her.
She turned to Maramal and asked, "Can you tell me more about Mara's beliefs?"
"Mara's domain encompasses the emotions we strive the most to embrace; love, compassion, and understanding. It is difficult to appreciate her gifts in this dark time, but you should consider her as a light of beacon in the storm."
"Okay so...Mara is the Goddess of Love then?"
"You are correct. Mara is considered the mother-goddess and goddess of love. Some consider her as a universal goddess. Her origins started in mythic times as a fertility goddess. Citizens of Skyrim come here when they want to get married."
"Oh how wonderful! She sounds absolutely lovely." Tabby said.
They continued talking about how marriage worked in Skyrim and the different ways people can be blessed by Mara. Eventually, Tabby ate her dinner and then went to bed. The bed was a little stiff, but she would manage. She laid on the pelt thinking about her parents. She missed them so much, but they would be proud of her if they were here. She fell asleep with them in her thoughts.