Allison Krause is all right. She has that duet with Brad Paisley and I love Brad. Whiskey Lullaby. Hm. That song doesn't apply to Ulfric and Leara, but When You Say Nothing At All? Yes. It's fitting. There like, if you'll recall, Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue? Because, as anyone who has read this far should know, Leara has Imperial blue eyes. Well, she also has fine Altmer hair, almost like silk, though I'm sure Ulfric's is nice as well.

WHEN YOU SAY NOTHING AT ALL

29 - Doing Something Sweet

Setting: Palace of the King's, c. 4E205

Word Count: 159

"You really don't have to do this."

"But I want to."

A gilded hairbrush swept gently through soft hair in the moments following the brief words of protest. Then, "Where'd the brush go?"

"I set it down," was the reply as long fingers began to section off different strands of hair.

"Wait, what are you — are you braiding my hair?"

There was a pause, followed by, "Does this surprise you?"

"Well honestly?" There was an almost inaudible, but contented sigh, proceeded by a small, "Yes."

The only answer that the confusion received was a short burst of laughter.

After several minutes of peaceful silence, the braids we're finished and tied off with an exclamation of, "There!"

Leara stood up to face Ulfric with a great ful smile on her face. "Thank you," she whispered, before reaching out and hugging the Nord to her.

Ulfric only smiled and returned her embrace.