The door opened and a man stared at the visitor questioningly.

"Oh, don't tell you have already forgotten me," said the visitor cheerful.

The man's face slowly lit up with recognition. "Thalendar!" he called out. "It's been a while, isn't it?"

"An age, my friend," answered the Altmer as he entered the small house.

A few minutes later Thalendar was warming his fingers at the hearth while his host fetched two cups of wine. "Saved that for a special occasion," he said as he handed one to the Altmer. "So, what are you doing in this Aedra-forgotten corner of Skyrim?"