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Chapter 11
Vivec woke up. He had fallen asleep meditating again. He wiped his forehead, and was surprised to see how much he had sweat. He sighed and stood up. He was on the crow's nest of the ship, and despite the cold temperatures, he was only wearing ragged pants. He looked down to see the crew moving quickly and efficiently, like little worker ants. He then began making his way down from the crow's nest.
"I see you're back with us." The Captain said.
Vivec looked down from his descent to see a red Argonian with his arms crossed, observing Vivec with his yellow, reptilian eyes.
"Hello Captain." Vivec greeted him. And with that, he jumped off the remainder of the mast and landed with a thump.
"How much longer until we reach Solstheim?" He asked.
The Captain thought for a moment, as he scratched his scaly chin with sharp claws. They had been sailing for a whole day now, but there was a giant mist that now hung around their way, rendering them blind.
"I do not know for sure." He replied.
"The mist causes a lot of trouble for us. We can't just simply go full speed, only to crash into an iceberg and shatter our ship." The Captain concluded. Vivec sighed, and looked around. He knew he could clear the weather with his Thu'um if he wanted to, but he couldn't risk using more of the dragon's power, as it takes a toll on his body.
"How long do you estimate?" He asked again.
The Captain gave him a puzzled look. "Like I said, I don't know the-"
"Your best guess Captain. Please. I've hired you to do this, so you best give me an answer, no?"
The Captain sighed heavily, and inhaled from his pipe.
"Four… No… Maybe three days." He muttered.
Vivec's raised an eyebrow. It was less than he had expected.
"Very well. Thank you Captain." Vivec said, and he nodded the Captain goodbye and made his way down to the sleeping quarters.
He saw Lielle sleeping in the huge bed, filled with various furs. Each breath she drew resonated in the silent room, and Vivec smiled at how peaceful she looked. She was truly free now, right at this moment. She wasn't concerned about his health, about the whole plan, or about anything, as was his with from the start.
He quietly moved across the room, his feet kissing the ground gently, in fear of triggering a squeaky plank. He sat down on the bed, next to her, and stroked her hair gently.
To his surprise, she was already awake.
"Are you done with your meditating?" She mumbled; her eyes still closed.
"I didn't know you were awake." He said, and stood up.
She grabbed his arm quickly.
"No. Stay." She looked up at him, tempting him with her black eyes, reflecting the candlelight. In the small space of the room, the glow of the candle seemed to be absorbed into her light-bronzed skin, adding to her beauty.
In the end, Vivec gave in. He collapsed into the bed next to her, and she laughed lightly. She felt reassured, that he was still hers. This mission of his had not consumed him completely. He still had his mortal needs. He wasn't a god… Yet.
She instantly went for his lips, kissing him gently at first, but gradually getting more passionate. Vivec let her take control. He could tell she needed this.
She was the one who could make him forget about everything, but also she represented everything he stood for. She was the reason for every spell he cast that would rip a man into a bloody mess; she was the reason for every artifact stolen.
Suddenly, he pulled away from her face, surprising her.
"This might be the last time that we're together like this… Until I finish the plan…" He said.
She sighed, and touched his cheek with her hands.
"Way to ruin the moment." She smirked.
He smiled in response.
"We better make the most of it then." She said, and she wrapped her arm around his neck, and dragged him to her side of the bed.
To be Continued
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