Over the weeks since the death of Kodlak, Verianus tried to take the time she needed to sort through things. She checked in with the College of Winterhold, made sure that all was well before making the long trek back to Whiterun. Along the road back, she was approached by a courier who had a message for her to go to Fort Dawnguard. She was being summoned to the fort, assuming because of all the recent vampire attacks and because they wished to put her skills to use. She asked the courier to take a message to Farkas in Whiterun, then made her way into the Rift and towards the fort in Dayspring Canyon.

Meanwhile, back in Whiterun, Farkas, Vilkas, and Aela tried to keep things under control until Verianus returned. In the weeks following Kodlak's death, they had returned to Whiterun and informed the other Companions of Kodlak's decision to name Verianus the new Harbinger. They explained that she had some business to attend to before returning to Jorrvaskr, assuring the others that Verianus knew that they didn't mean to blame her for Kodlak's death. Not too long after returning himself to Whiterun, Farkas received a message from Verianus informing him that she had been summoned to Fort Dawnguard and assumed they would need her help with the recent vampire attacks and that he, Vilkas, and Aela were in charge until she could return home. She had included a personal message for Farkas alone that stated she needed to speak with him in private upon her return and that she would do everything she could to wrap up whatever business she had with the Dawnguard in order to return home to the Companions, to him.

Back at Fort Dawnguard, Verianus' suspicions were correct and the Dawnguard wanted her help in stopping the vampire attacks. She agreed to join their ranks and aid in whatever way she could.

Isran, the leader of the Dawnguard, tasked her with finding out what the vampires were seeking and sent her Dimhollow Crypt. There, Verianus found a strange woman who she could tell was a vampire and with the woman was an Elder Scroll. She took the woman, named Serana, home at her request and was offered a reward from her father, Harkon. The reward, however, was the blood of a vampire- Harkon specifically. Verianus asked what would happen to her beast blood if she accepted Harkon's blood, explaining that she was a werewolf. Harkon explained that the blood of a vampire would purify the "filthy" beast blood within her and she would be born again as a vampire. Verianus declined his offer and was banished from the castle, Harkon stating that she was game same as the rest of the mortals they fed upon.

Taking the information she had learned from Serana back to Isran, they formulated their next move and Isran sent Verianus to recruit a man named Gunmar and a woman named Sorine Jurard. She made quick work of recruiting them, stopping by Whiterun to check up on everything and everyone before returning to the fort.

"Harbinger, welcome back!"

Farkas looked up as everyone gathered around Verianus, glad to see her home.

Verianus greeted everyone, accepting their apologies for placing the blame on her and assuring them it was alright, then excused herself to find Farkas.

"Welcome back."

"Thanks, but I can't stay long."

"Your business with the Dawnguard isn't finished yet?"

Verianus shook her head. "Not yet. It would seem that the vampires are planning something big, since they have an Elder Scroll and all. I have to return soon and meet with the Dawnguard to figure out what our next move is."

"When do you leave again?"

"Tomorrow morning."

Farkas sighed and stood. "You wanted to talk in private when you returned, right?"

Verianus nodded. "If that's alright?"

"Fine. Let's go, then."

Verianus followed him down into the living quarters and into his room, standing to the side as he closed the door behind them. "How has everything been here while I've been away?"

"Aela and Vilkas do most of the work keeping everything together for you. I help handle the jobs, same as always." He looked at Verianus. "How have you been?"

"Better now." She stood by his bookshelf, looking at the spines. "Kodlak was family to me and feeling like I failed him overcame me." She wrapped her arms around herself. "I told you before: I saw everything. I tried to warn Kodlak, but he accepted it and told me he did not fear death, that if it was his time so be it. I know it wasn't my fault, but even still when everyone else blamed me for not being there, it made me wonder if I could have prevented his death and stopped the Silver Hand if I had just been here." She sighed. "But I know that that no matter what I did it wouldn't have changed anything. I can't change or alter the outcome of my visions, I just can't. The visions are set in stone, coming and going as they please." She looked at Farkas. "And I've accepted that."

Farkas stood there, arms crossed as he listened to her.

"I'm sorry, I just needed time to sort through everything." Verianus said, looking away.

"It's fine. We're just glad you're alright."

"I meant what I said back at the tomb. I'd be lost without you and I do appreciate what you've done for me."

Farkas looked at her, wondering where she was going with the conversation. "And I'd be lost without you, Ver."

Verianus looked at him. "You know, Kodlak asked me what you were to me, too. He told me to think on it. And I spent every day since then doing just that." She blushed and turned back towards the bookshelf. "You mean a great deal to me, Farkas, and I would truly be lost without you. A life without you by my side terrifies me. You've always had my back, always been kind to me, always looked after me, always stood by me. When I'm with you, I feel like all my fears melt away and I can face the world head on. I had always felt like an outcast, but you made me feel welcome, apart of something greater. You accepted me for my entirety regardless of my power or titles." She looked at him. "You have no idea what that means to me." She sighed, blushing, and made to leave his room. "I should go check in with Lydia, make sure she's doing alright, too. Thank you for speaking with me."

Farkas wasn't sure how to put what he wanted to say into words, especially now after Verianus confessed her feelings for him. 'She means the world to me. I can't imagine a future without her in it, at my side for the rest of our days. So why can't I just say it?' Knowing he couldn't let her leave again without saying something, he hurried to her local residence, Breezehome.


"I'll take my leave, then, my Thane."

Farkas nearly ran into Lydia as she exited Breezehome.

"Oh, good day to you, Farkas."

"Is Ver inside?"

"She is." She chuckled to herself and smiled as Farkas hurried passed her, closing the door behind him. 'He came after her. Good.'

Inside, as Lydia made her way to the market to gather the remainder of the supplies Verianus needed for her journey the following morning, Verianus looked up as Farkas came marching into her home.

"Farkas, what are you-"

Farkas cut her off with a kiss, wrapping his arms around her and drawing her in closer.

When Verianus pulled away to gasp for air, she looked at him as her body flushed hot and her cheeks burned. "Farkas..."

"I've never been good with expressing what's on my mind, that's why I let my actions speak for me."

"What are you saying?"

Farkas kissed her once more, this time a bit more gentle. "I can't imagine a future without you by my side, for the rest of our days. You mean the world to me, Ver."

"Farkas..." Verianus reached up to touch his cheek, seeing a new look in his eye that she knew mirrored what was in her heart. She leaned forward and returned his kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck.

They immersed themselves in the kiss for a moment before the urgency kicked in and Farkas lifted Verianus in his arms, pinning her against the wall hooking her legs her legs around his waist. He pushed up her skirt and fumbled with his trousers, pulling his dick out and shoving it into her pussy. He thrust his hips back and forth as he locked lips with her again. Verianus' body was racked with pleasure and she breathed in sharply through her nose as Farkas kept his lips to hers. When she gasped, he slid his tongue into her mouth and met hers as his pace quickened. She cupped his cheeks in her hands and let him have at her, feeling a new sense of desire rising within her. Farkas quickened his pace and felt himself reach his climax. He pressed against her, feeling the warm rush erupt within her. Panting, he felt Verianus quivering around him and he stood there, holding her up against the wall, for a few moments.

"I should go with you tomorrow." He said, nestling his face into her neck.

"I need you here..."

"I know. It's selfish of me, I'm sorry."

Verianus smiled at that and held him closer. "Is that the extent of your selfishness?" She playfully bit his neck, earning a growl from him.

"I'm only selfish with you, Ver."

"Then show me more."