Raahni rubbed her wrists after the guard cut her bindings off. She reached up and wiped her tears away. She couldn't believe it...the human she stole...um ...borrowed, that gold from, was there to save her life. Whether on purpose or accident was to be seen. She opened a chest in front of her and retrieved her leather armor, elven dagger, and boots. She was unable to see her purse as her ears caught the sound of someone walking up to her. She turned and saw The guard that oversaw her execution. She shuddered at the thought, her ears folded flat, tail wrapped close to her body.

He coughed, "Well miss, that uh couldn't be a huge mistake on our part." He gave her a small smile, he offered her a hand, "The names Rorik miss..." She snarled at him and glared, but resigned her anger and shook the Nords hand, "Raahni."

"Well Raahni, i must say this is a surprise, never met a Khajiit that speaks with our tongue."

She sighed, "Its a very very long story and i do not have the time." She looked around, "Where is my coin purse." Her eyebrows raised. "I need to be going now."

"Well it seems your ...savior... Has your purse and he.."

"What?!" Her anger boiled over through her voice, interrupting him.

Rorik continued, "...He is willing to return it to you, if you meet him at the Bannered Mare, AND answer his questions."

She exhales through her teeth, "Fine ...whats his name?"

Rorik smiled, "Ciaus Fairshield."

Raahni sighed, nodded and left the rooms towards the prison door. Upon opening she was blinded by midday sun. Panic set in she needed to hurry or it would be too late. She ran down the stairs to the town center. Looking around, she saw the faces of the people around her. Several looked confused, most looked angry or disgusted. Finally she saw the sign. Her tail started twitching as she walked up to the door and put her hand on the handle. Taking a deep breath, she opened the door and went inside. Instantly everyone ceased their activity to look at the newcomer. Her cheek fur bristled in embarrassment. After a few seconds the music started again and everyone went back to what they were doing prior. Raahni looked around and finally saw him. Swallowing her fear, she walked across the room and sat across from him.

Ciaus watched her walk across the room towards him. He took another swig of mead and waited for her. She finally sat across from him and looked at the table top. She sighed, "Can i have my purse back please?"

"Wow, "Ciaus murmured in surprise, "You do speak like an imperial, But yes you can ...after you answer my questions cat."

She looked him in the eye, her anger instantly peaked, " Do NOT call me cat, I am a Khajiit, my name is Raahni," She spat through gritted teeth, "and you have no right to take my coin."

Ciaus looked her back in the eye, eyebrow raised ,"Really?" his voice full of sarcasm.

"Ugh OK yes i know I took some of yours...but i gave most of it back...a...a..and i intend to pay you back." She sighed looking away.

"Hmm how bout this...you explain...and " He drops the purse on the table, "I give you everything...including what you took from me."

"I don't have time for this," She gasped grabbing the top of her head.

"Fine," He took another swig of mead, "make it quick."

"Ok fine...Me and my brother were raised by an imperial in a small city just south of Cyrodill after he found us alone near our murdered parents. He don't speak our tongue and we don't know how to act like a khajiit. Ive never stolen anything before in my life until that moment...which i had to because my brother owes a man in Solitude a large sum of coin. I was able to convince him to lower it IF i could get 1500 coin to him by the end of today...or else it doubles...so please."

Ciaus listened to her tale and could just tell she was being honest. He looked in her eyes and saw she was on the verge of tears. He handed her the purse, "Go on. Don't worry about paying me bac..." He was stopped by her rushing around the table and hugging him tightly. She pulled away, her cheeks bristled in embarrassment. She grabbed the purse, "By the nine thank you so very much." Raahni bowed and hurried out the door. Ciaus sat at the table, feeling oddly better. Even though he didn't intend on seeing her again.