Death Watch
Ra'Snatch had always had good ear and a keen hand, when he heard one of the richest women in Solitude had been murdered, his mind instantly thought of the wealth said person must have left behind. He decided to go and steal from their house, the house of Victoria Vici. And for laughs, and because he knew he needed another thief to help carry the great amount of gold and jewelry that will no doubt be found, he decided to invite Sapphire to tag along. After much persuasion, she agreed, and they set off for Solitude.
Ra'Snatch and Sapphire arrived outside the house's gate entrance. Snatch wasted no time to try to open the locks with his claws while Sapphire kept watch.
"I can't believe I let you talk me into this Snatch." complained Sapphire. "Dragging me to Solitude, to rob a house we don't even know what's in!"
"Hey, come now my sweet blue, have I ever let you down before?" reassured Ra'Snatch.
"I've actually lost count..." sighed Sapphire.
"Well then, I guess we'll have to start counting all over again, eh?" he laughed. "Now keep watch for a little longer, almost got it!"
"Alright..." sighed Sapphire.
Search and Steal
The two made their way inside, no one was home, not that the dead could come home. They looked around for anything of value they could fit in their pockets.
"I'll check this chest," said Ra'Snatch. "You check the shelves for anything good."
"Sure..." replied Sapphire. "Hey what's this?" asked Sapphire reaching for something that seemed to shine in the light.
As Sapphire examined it closely, her eyes grew wide and her face was filled with horror and disgust as she dropped the item to the ground.
"Ewww! Fish Scales! Why would anyone keep fish scales of a shelf!" exclaimed Sapphire, wiping her hands on Ra'Snatch's tail.
"Hey careful! My tail is not a hankie!" laughed Ra'Snatch. "but I guess Victoria Vici is a little weird... it almost seems..."
"Don't say it..." said Sapphire, crossing her arms.
"almost seems... fishy..." laughed Ra'Snatch.
"...*sigh* he said it..." sighed Sapphire.
They searched the entire house for something worth stealing, finding nothing on the shelves. They finally came across to the bedroom of the house on the top floor. After prying a bit, Ra'Snatch found the safe where Victoria must have stored her valuables.
"There you are my precious safe! I was wondering where I'd find you!" exclaimed Ra'Snatch gazing on the safe.
"I should have know it would be somewhere... safe!" he continued with a laughed.
"Not again... can we just crack that thing open already?" sighed Sapphire.
"Of course my sweet blue!" laughed Ra'Snatch. "Let us see our earnings!"
A Tale of Thieves
As Ra'Snatch opened the lock for the safe, he looked in amazement of all the gold and silver that was in it. After they both emptied the safe and the went on to search the rest of the house. After an hour, they decided to go downstairs for a drink before heading back to the guild.
"See my sweet blue? I told you this was a good idea." said Ra'Snatch, "Stealing from a dead noble is as easy as it is profitable!"
"Yes, yes, you were right kitten. That was the most gold I made all year!" said Sapphire happily.
"So, will you come with me next time? I promise to earnings to be just as well." asked Ra'Snatch.
"Oh well alright, you convinced me." agreed Sapphire with a smile.
"Hah! This round of convincing was much easier than the last!" laughed Ra'Snatch.
"Now pour me some more wine before I get..." said Sapphire, with a hidden grit of laughter.
"Hmm?" wondered Ra'snatch while getting the wine bottle.
"Before I get whiny..." she joked.
"Haha! You made a joke!" laughed Ra'Snatch holding back his tears, while pouring her some more wine.
"Don't get used to it, that was a horrible joke!" laughed Sapphire, "Much like all of yours!"
"I'll keep making mine though! I'm sure everyone is used to them by now!" teased Ra'Snatch, laughing.
"Oh that reminds me, I saved you something." he continued, handing her a jeweled necklace.
"Oh what this, another pretty jewel?" asked Sapphire.
"Yes it is, but look closer!" said Ra'Snatch.
"Wait, is this?" said Sapphire in amazement.
"Flawless Sapphire, I found it while sneaking through a bank a few days ago." said Ra'Snatch. "It was so beautiful, and it reminded me of you!"
Sapphire gave a blush, Ra'Snatch grinning wide.
"Wow... Thank you. I have to say, kitten. This is really the nicest night you've ever taken me on." said Sapphire with a blush.
"And there will be plenty more, that I promise, my sweet blue." he replied, grinning with joy.
Back Home
They talked and drank for a little while longer, having nice talks and discussions. Then they heard someone opening the door...
"Who's that?" asked Sapphire. "I thought you said Victoria Vici was murdered."
"She was." replied Ra'Snatch, "All of Skyrim knows."
"Who is coming through the door then?" asked Sapphire, a bit in a panic.
"I don't know..." replied Ra'Snatch, a bit puzzled, "I didn't realize anyone else lived with her..."
Suddenly they door flung open and a noblemen walked in, he didn't look to the front, tired from a day's work it seemed. He closed the door behind him and looked hazily to the living room. His eyes grew wide and his haze disappeared as he saw two figures inside his home. He was just as shocked as the thieves were when they saw each other.
"What is the meaning of this?!" demanded the noble, obviously in distress.
"I think it's time to leave." said Ra'Snatch turning to Sapphire. "Wouldn't you agree?"
"Don't have to tell me twice..." she replied. "Last one to the docks pays for the ride home!"
"You're on!" laughed Ra'Snatch, running out the back door.
"No fair!" yelled Sapphire chasing him.
They ran out the back door, the Noblemen shouting for the guards to get them, but it was late and the patrol was gone. The pair ran out to the Solitude Market Area.
"*pant* Did we.. *pant* lose him?" asked Ra'Snatch trying to catch his breath.
"I don't think he followed us." replied Sapphire looking back while running.
"Agh, good I can breath now." said Ra'Snatch, stopping to take a breather.
"Oh no, the bet's still on, kitten." laughed Sapphire with a smile, running out the main gate.
"Oh gods..." sighed Ra'Snatch chasing after her. "I knew I shouldn't have drank so much..."
After they returned to the docks, they hired a boat to Windhelm ( Which Ra'Snatch had to pay for! ) and then continued to walk together back to the guild in Riften.