It took a while for Yew to get to sleep. It wasn't his bed and it wasn't his world. His dreams were full of blood, and magic, and naked bodies spending a lovely night together in pleasure. He woke up and his bed was sticky and he was aroused as hell. It had been a few years since he had his last wet dream. He wondered who those faces and bodies, half-remembered from his dream, belonged to. If those people were real at all. Had those been Yews memories? And if they had, why didn't he have access to them in his waking hours?
He got dressed and headed out of his room. Greta already had a table, and was dining on a light breakfast.
"Hello Greta." Yew said.
"Good morning Sir Yew." Greta said.
"That's a bit formal. I'm not a sir, Greta." Yew said.
"I see. I just...was making sure." Greta said, blushing and looking at her feet.
"So, where do you intend on going?" Yew asked as he sat down across from her.
"I-I'm not sure. I intended on staying here for a couple of days more. Make sure the people are safe and healthy. But... I go where the fighting is." Greta said.
"And where is the fighting exactly?" Yew asked.
"Everywhere." She said with a sad, ironic smile.
"Well then. We are spoiled with choices." Yew said, his smile was just a tad bit optimistic.
"Ha. But...we?" Greta said.
"We may as well travel together. After all, I did come here to resolve this war." Yew said.
"Resolve the war?" Greta said.
"Yes. End it. In a satisfactory manner." Yew said.
"And what manner is that?" Greta said, with a bit of a frown.
"That...is to be determined." Yew said.
"Well then...I suppose I can accompany you. The both of us will probably be safer together. Though I suspect your a much better fighter then me." Greta said.
"Well, I get by." Yew said. She smiled at that.
Yew ordered breakfast and the two spent some time talking. Apparently, Greta's family had been merchants in Whiterun. But they died of sickness early on, and Greta set out to make her living as a healer and a priestess.
"Did you enjoy your time at Winterhold?" Yew said.
"A bit. Though...it wasn't all good. And the Jarl...he's an awful man." Greta said. Yew nodded.
"Good to know." Yew said. The two headed out. Keen to get some supplies, and maybe patrol the nearby area.
The Riverwood Trader was the first stop. As Yew anticipated, the owners were in an argument.
"...Camilla, your not going out on your own." The man behind the counter said. Lucian, Yew believed his name was.
"Why not? They stole the claw from us, and we're just going to do nothing?" Camilla asked.
"It's far too dangerous." Lucian grumbled.
"I can handle myself, Lucian. This dagger on my hip isn't just for show." Camilla said, fingering the hilt of the dagger at her side. She was quite beautiful, with shapely hips and a curvaceous backside. She also had quite the attractive face.
"Your good with your blade. For a merchant woman. But you're not some expert. And you'll likely be cut down by that thief. Especially if he's apart of a bandit gang. Can't very well take half a dozen men like your some experienced adventurer." Lucian said.
"I'll be careful." Camilla said.
"Camilla, it's not happening." Lucian said.
"What else can we do? If people know they can just steal from us unpunished then we'll be targets for all the bandits and broken men in Skyrim!" Camilla said.
"Hello. What seems to be the problem?" Yew said, taking a few steps forward from the doorway and revealing his presence.
Camilla smirked, her eyes full of attraction. Lucian looked unimpressed.
"It's nothing that concerns you." Lucian grumbled.
"Don't be rude brother. This handsome traveler might be able to help us." Camilla said.
"Huh. He does have a bow on his back. You good with that thing stranger?" Lucian asked.
"I get by." Yew said.
"He's being a bit modest. He's really good. He was able to take out a couple of wolves just outside of town." Greta said.
"Sounds like a true hunter." Camilla said.
"Those scrawny things. Camilla could probably take 3 on her own, no problem." Lucian said.
"He's not just skilled with a bow though. He also is skilled with magic." Greta said. Yew shot her a look.
"Magic huh?" Lucian said, thoughtfully
"See. And this woman with him. Greta right? Your a healer aren't you?" Camilla said.
"Y-yes. I am." Greta said.
"She has some skill with the mace as well." Yew said.
"Hm. I guess we can take the chance. We'll pay you a fair amount if you head to Bleak Falls Barrow and get our claw back." Lucian said.
"I could use some gold for supplies...I will accept your offer." Yew said. He felt nervous excitement shoot through his body. He was finally getting his chance. He could test out his magic soon.
"Thanks. You're my hero." Camilla said, giving Yew a kiss on the cheek, and brushing her small breasts against his chest.
"And you're my hero too." Camilla said. Winking at Greta, who blushed.
"Don't mind her. She flirts with everybody. Not like she always means it." Lucian said.
"Keep your nose out of it brother." Camilla said.
"This...Bleak Falls Barrow...were is it exactly?" Yew asked.
"I can show you." Camilla said.
"Don't take them too close, just show it to them and mark it on their maps." Lucian said.
"Fine. Fine." Camilla said, sounding a bit irritated.
"Don't worry, we'll bring your sister back safely." Yew said. Lucian shook his head and grumbled. The trio then left the trader.
"We have to go through town and across the bridge to get to Bleak Falls Barrow. You can see it from here though. The mountain just over the buildings." Camilla said. Yew looked at it. It really was amazing how different things looked in the universe. How much more beautiful and real everything was.
"Beautiful place to put some eerie old tombs." Yew said
"Still I can't blame anyone for wanting to bury their dead up to their. It seems fitting." Yew said.
"Indeed. Still, the thieves must be made to hide out up there. Those old crypts must be filled with traps, trolls and gods know what else." Camilla said.
"The claw...do you know why they might have stolen it?" Greta asked.
"No idea. We have many things that are worth at least as many coins. It's strange they didn't steal anything else." Camilla said.
"Perhaps it's value is greater then it appears." Yew said.
"Maybe. It is strange. Lucan found the claw about a year after he opened the store. He never quite explained where he got it." Camilla said.
"That's a clue there is something more to it then it seems, I'd say." Yew said.
"Your the adventurers and mages, so your probably right. To me, it looked purely ornamental, but I really couldn't say." Camilla said.
"Here's the bridge out of town. The path up the mountain to the northwest leads to Bleak Falls Barrow." Camilla said, when the trio had made it to the bridge.
"I see. I think we'll be able to find our way from here." Yew said.
"I'm sure you will. The two of you look mighty resourceful." Camilla said, looking from Yew to Greta with a seductive glance.
"Exactly. I'd like to show you how resourceful I can be." Yew said.
"U-Uh, we probably should get going. B-before it gets dark." Greta said, blushing. Yew understood, she was a bit uncomfortable with this whole situation. He didn't blame her, he was the shy sort too, back on Earth.
"Yeah, I should get back to my brother. He'll throw a fit if I take too long, such a child." Camilla said.
"I imagine he's a hassle to deal with." Yew said.
"Yeah, he can be. Want me to mark your map?" Camilla said. Yew nodded and handed her the map. To his surprise, she made no note of the seemingly magical nature of it.
"There you go. Once you spot the old watchtower, you won't be able to miss it. This is farewell for now brave adventurers. Just make sure to be safe. I don't want it to be our final parting." Camilla said.
"I wouldn't want that either." Yew said. Camilla sauntered off and Yew watched her walk off over his shoulder. Camilla was swaying her hips in seductively.
"I see...so your into that sort of woman." Greta said.
"I'm into a lot of different kinds of women. And what did you mean by that sort?" Yew said, his tone light.
"N-nothing. I-I didn't mean to imply...J-just forget I said anything." Greta said.
"Alright brave cleric. Let's head out shall we?" Yew said.
"Yes, let's. We can't let those two down." Greta said.