Violetta was awoken by a large noise that made her almost jump out of her skin. She sat up in the bed and saw Gallus looking apologetic and picking up the mess he made.
Violetta then got up to help him. "Gallus are you okay?"
"Hmm? Oh yeah, I guess I'm not ready for you to leave." Gallus admitted as they picked up the papers and supplies.
Violetta looked at him, "You know I'm still going to be apart of the guild."
"It's not that, it's just ever since we were little we've done everything together. Now you're starting down a different path then me." Gallus sighed and stood up helping Violetta. "I guess I'm just not ready to not have my sister at my side all the time. Or I'm scared what might happen. Whiterun is so far from the Rift…"
Violetta got a kind smile as she helped Gallus organize everything. "Gallus, just like I promised to Pa, I'll write to you every chance I get. Also, I'm a strong woman. I can handle everything thrown at me." She chuckled a bit and looked at Gallus. "You have Karliah and Mercer here to help you too. You don't need me."
Gallus chuckled a bit. "I guess you're right."
"I'm always right."
"I'm going to miss you, but let's get your bags packed." Gallus said with a smile.
Violetta smiled and they walked to her bed once again. She started to pack her clothes as Gallus packed her books and journals. She looked at him as she saw he stopped and looked at a note.
Violetta frowned, "Dad gave that to me after I told them I was leaving for Whiterun. I have no interest in finding her, but it was nice to know she cared about me." Violetta said as she started to help Gallus.
"Maybe you should at least try to find out more about her." Gallus said and Violetta chuckled.
"Maybe. But you guys are my family. Not the one who birthed me." Violetta said as a statement. "The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb."
Gallus smiled, "You're right. You should head to the carriage. It's a long way to Whiterun."
"Why don't you walk with me? That way you can tell Dad and Pa their 'little girl' got to the carriage safely." Violetta said chuckling and with a smile.
"Sounds like a plan. Come one Violet." He said jokingly.
Violetta picked up the bags and walked with Gallus out if the cistern into the flagon as they joked along the way.
Violetta said her goodbyes to Vex, Delvin, and Brynjolf. Vex wished her luck and Delvin gave her some parting advice. Brynjolf just told her to be herself.
Violetta and Gallus were about ready to leave when they heard a voice calling out to them.
Violetta turned to see Karliah, "Karliah? I thought you wouldn't be back yet." Violetta said with a smile and in a surprised tone.
"I just got back. I'm glad I got to see you before you left." She said and hugged her. "Mercer says his goodbyes as well. He looked as if he was going to pass out so I made him go to bed."
Violetta laughed and let go, "Good to know someone is still going to make sure people get their sleep when I'm gone. Take care if my brother will you?"
"Of course. We both know he can be forgetful at times."
"Hey I'm right here." Gallus said jokingly, "But in all seriousness. I need to get Vi to the carriage."
"Be safe. Don't forget to write." Karliah said to Violetta.
Violetta nodded and they soon left the flagon. They walked through the maze that is the ratway until they walked into Riften. Violetta sighed and bit her cheek.
They walked in silence to the carriage and Violetta bit her cheek. She messed with the strap on one of her bags.
When they got the carriage Violetta hugged Gallus tightly. "Promise to visit when you can."
"Of course. Stay safe." Gallus replied.
Violetta let go and smiled as she payed the person driving the carriage and got into the back. She smiled and made a face at Gallus before the Carriage drove off. She watched him laugh before looking away and down the road.
Violetta fell asleep on the ride to Whiterun but was awakened by the feeling of wetness on her face. She opened her eyes and realized it was raining. She bit her lip and prayed it wouldn't start thundering.
She sighed and yawned then looked at the driver, "Excuse me. If you don't mind I was wondering how longer it would be to Whiterun?"
"Oh just an hour now miss." The driver responded with a smile. "I'm sure you want to get out of the rain."
"Oh it's not that, I just down want to be caught out in a thunderstorm." She said chuckling to hide the nervous tone in her voice.
"Ah that's understandable. But as I said just an hour more."
Violetta smiled, "Thank you." She then messed with her hair a bit feeling how damp it was. She sighed and bit her lip sitting up straighter in the seat.
After an hour pasts she saw the stables of Whiterun and smiled as the carriage stopped.
She got out and thanked the driver starting her way to the gates. She looked around and noticed how the landscape was ever so different from the rift. She smiled and realized too late as she walked right into someone. And dropped her things on the ground tripping.
"I am so sorry! I wasn't paying attention." She said frantically as she started to pick up her things.
A chuckle was heard as the other person started to help her. "No harm was done. Are you moving to Whiterun? This is a lot of stuff for someone just visiting."
"Yes I am moving here." She said having a light blush. "I'm Violetta Aroilo." She said as she put her hand out for a handshake looking at the other party.
It was a younger nord man with a muscular build. He took her hand and shook it with a smile, "Farkas, apart of the companions."
"The companions? That's the guild of warriors here in Whiterun right?" Violetta asked as she stood up holding onto her bags.
"That's right. Would you like some help? I can show you around the city." Farkas offered being polite.
"That would be nice but I really should get to The Bannered Mare so I can start my work there for Hulda." Violetta said politely declining.
Farkas nodded understanding, "Well at least let me help you with your bags."
Violetta chuckled smiling. "Alight."
Farkas grabbed the bag with the books. While they walked into Whiterun Violetta and Farkas got to know one another.
"So you were an orphan?" He asked.
"Yep, me and my brother, well not blood brother, Gallus were adopted by my fathers Malellen and Erraon when we were seven. We grew up in the rift and our fathers taught us the majority of what we know." Violetta explained.
"Wow. Me and my brother Vikas grew up with the companions. Vignar says we were the youngest companions to officially join when we did." Farkas replied and chuckled. "So your good with a bow?"
"My dad Erraon says so. He taught me how to use a bow." She said smiling.
"Well Aela is our bow master, maybe you two could meet and talk about techniques."
"Maybe we could. Thank you for helping me." She said as they stood outside the Bannered Mare.
"My pleasure. I'll see you around." Farkas said as he handed her bag back.
"Definitely." Violetta replied then she walked in.
She smiled at the smell of food and bit her cheek as her stomach rumbled. She walked over to the counter. "Pardon me, but I was wondering if I may have something to eat?"
"Sure thing- Oh Violetta you made it! Ah I bet you are hungry from the journey. Here before you eat anything let me show you were you will be staying." Hulda said with a smile. She took Violetta into a room above the kitchen. "Here. You can put your bags here and eat something before you start working."
"Thank you so much Hulda." Violetta said with a smile.
"No problem." Hulda said with a smile.
Hulda left and Violetta set her bags down sitting on the bed for a moment stretching. She smiled excited for what this new chapter in her life entailed. She hummed to herself then got a piece of paper to write to her fathers.
She started to write the letter then realized she needed to write to Gallus too. She quickly read over the letter to her fathers then started on the letter to Gallus. When she finished them she put then into her pocket.
She walked down the stairs to find Hulda. She smiled as she walked over to the bar.
"There you are. Here eat up." Hulda said as she handed her a plate with some roasted venison and carrots.
"Thank you for letting me work here." Violetta said as she sat down then started to eat.
"Don't worry about it. I can tell you've got a good work ethic. If there is anything you need to know I'll be happy to answer." Hulda responded as she did tally of the drinks.
"Actually, I was wondering where I might find a courier." Violetta asked smiling.
"Oh they are usually found up near the cloud district over in the plaza. You have family you need to write to?" Hulda asked smiling.
"Yes I do. I promised I would to let them know I got here safe and sound." She said chuckling.
Hulda chuckled as well. "Well I hope you can get that letter to them quickly."
Violetta nodded smiling, "I do too. They can be such worrywarts."
Hulda laughed at the comment. Violetta chuckled as well and finished eating.
After she was done she listened to Hulda making a mental note on her duties at the inn. After she was done she started her way to the plaza. She soon found a courier and gave him the letters and instructions to give them to her parents and brother.
She was about to head back to the inn when she heard her name being called. She turned around and saw Farkas at the top of some stairs she smiled and waved. She started up as she saw he was talking to someone before.
"Hey Farkas. Whose this?" She asked him.
"Oh this is Vikas my brother. He's the smart one out of both if us." Farkas replied.
"I'm Violetta, it's a pleasure to meet you." She said sticking her hand out.
"It's nice to meet you too. So the rift? How does Whiterun compare?" He asked her.
"Well it definitely seems to be a bit more peaceful. Not a lot of commotion at least." She said chuckling.
Vikas nodded, "I can see that. What brings you here?"
"Oh, I'm working for Hulda at the Bannered Mare." Violetta said with a smile. "I was just trying to get some letters to my family back in the rift."
"Well, I suspect I'll see you around. I really should get back to train the whelps. So should Farkas." Vikas responded.
"I understand. I'll see you both around. Have a nice evening." Violetta said as she saw were the sun was in the sky.
She walked back to the inn she hummed to herself. She walked back in and Hulda handed her and apron.
"Can you mend the kitchen while I handle the guest? This is usually when a lot of our patrons show up." Hulda asked her as she put on the apron.
"Of course. I'll head back there now." Violetta said with a smile and headed into the kitchen remembering the things Malellen taught her. She couldn't help but smile as she remembered.
She worked in the kitchen for hours yet in only felt like a few minutes. When the patrons left and went to bed she helped Hulda clean the inn. The both talked with each other making sure to keep their voices low and thoughtful.
After they were done both Hulda and Violetta turned in. Violetta went to her room getting ready for bed and getting into the bed. As soon as her head hit the pillow she was out.
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