Yew woke up in bed alone. A fact that disappointed him. He had at least wanted to see Sophia leave. That always gave him a great view. Sophia had left out a note for him. A simple one just stating that he wasn't to worry and that she was going to be down in the dining area of the Bee and Barb.
Yew got ready for the day, then headed down to the dining area himself.
"You're a pretty one Greta, yet I haven't seen you fuck anyone since we've been on the road together. Why's that? Don't tell me that you've taken some vow of chastity." Sophia said.
"N-no. Kynereath doesn't ask that of us. I...simply haven't had many options." Greta said.
"Really. There were quite a few good looking traders and hunters of both genders out and about. I wager some of them would have been interested in you." Sophia said.
"Perhaps, but I wouldn't be interested in such a fling." Greta said.
"How about with one of your traveling companions? I'm here, Uthgerds here, Gunther's here, Yew's here." Sophia said with a smile, inclining her head to Yew, who finally decided to join them at the table. Greta was blushing.
"I am here. And always available for close intimate relationships with my companions." Yew said. This didn't do much to stop Greta's blushing.
"I...well. You two seemed so close for one thing." Greta said barely able to speak.
"You think I'm going to be exclusive with one man? Even a pretty Breton like him? No way in Oblivion." Sophia said.
"I'm not exclusive either. Monogamy isn't precisely my thing." Yew said.
"I...I see." Greta said. Evantually it was decided that the girls would head into town to replenish the supplies that they were running low on. The boys were to hang out and talk to people coming into the inn and gather information. Well it boiled down to Yew and Oden doing the talking, Gunther was there for back up.
"Finally think I got your tastes in women." Oden said, raising his cup to his mouth.
"Oh yes? What is that?" Yew asked.
"You like women with big asses. Greta's got a nice big ass, Uthgerds got a big ass, Sophia has a huge backside. That's what ties it all together." Oden said.
"Well, I do like women with bountiful backsides, I agree with that darling. But I don't know if that's the connecting tissue." Yew said.
"Your as dangerous as that wolf you have by your side, only with magic and a bow. So how come you act in such a way. What's your game?" Oden said.
"There is no game, dear Oden. I am merely doing what comes naturally." Yew said.
"Naturally? There's nothing natural about what you do. It's a show. I'm an old man and I've seen much, but never someone quite like you." Oden said.
"I can't testify to what you've seen. Simply consider this, what if the show is what's natural? What if the only way a person can live comfortably in their skin is to project what makes them differently as loud as possible? What if they can't be any other way without that seeming fake? There are many possibilities to life. That's what makes it so fascinating." Yew said.
"Aye. I suppose your right." Oden said.
"You were testing me just then, weren't you?" Yew said.
"Don't know what you're talking about, druid. Not that clever or into such games." Oden said, but his eyes were sparkling
They heard some interesting rumors that day. Apparently Ulfric and the rest of the Stormcloaks were growing impatient with Whiterun's neutrality. According to those rumors, Ulfric's patience would have a limit and if Baalgruf didn't choose his side, Ulfric would consider him a traitor to his cause and lay siege to Whiterun.
They also heard whispers of the thieves guild. How it's begun to make a bit of a comeback and solidify it's control over the city, alongside the corrupt nobility. It was even beginning to spread it's tentacles outward from the city.
"Looks like this city has bigger problems then a couple of bandits." Oden said.
"You may well be right. But that's none of our business. At least not for now." Yew said.
"And yet in a city that rejoices to harbor cutthroats and brigands and thieves. We seem to be turning up few leads." Oden said.
"Yes. But it is typical in such endavors that it takes a couple days of digging. Bandits being treated well by the local thieves must be unusual, even for Riften. Someone will have noticed, and someone will let it slip." Yew said.
"I hope your right. Otherwise we'll have to comb the city brick by brick and I don't savor our chances at avoiding a knife to the back that way." Oden said.
"One step at a time. Won't do us good to think of a fate we might well avoid." Yew said.
"What fate is that exactly?" Said Keerava, the Argonian owner of the Bee and Barb. She was female and despite Yew knowing that an anthropomorphic lizard woman shouldn't be sexy, Yew couldn't help but find her oddly appealing.
"A grievous death. Or perhaps imprisonment. Is there much of a slave trade here in Skyrim. Don't answer that, bad question. I just fear that our actions here might cause a stir among the criminal community of this city." Yew said.
"Your going to cause trouble with them?" Keevara said. Oden's hand strayed subtly to a dagger he kept hidden. Gunther never took a hand far from one of his weapons.
"Yes." Yew said.
"Good. Those bastards think they can walk all over us. Elsewhere they are weak, but here...they are strong and getting stronger." Keevara said.
"We shall try our best to get one over on them. Trust me." Yew said. She gave Yew a hard look. Then she seemed to shrug.
"Good luck then." Keevara said. Then she went away. I noticed the sway in her hips with some satisfaction.
"By the Nine, you like Argonians too? It's going to take a lot to nail you down isn't it?" Oden said.
"Perhaps your right." Yew said.
"Unbroken...what kind of name is that?" Sophia asked Uthgerd as they made their way around the city.
"Never been beaten in a fight." Uthgerd said.
"Bullshit. Everyone has. Everyones lost when they were learning. Everyones gotten into a barfight and woken up the next day with a pounding head and numerous cuts and bruises. Everyone has had a swordsman that had you dead to rights but let you live because they were so far ahead of you they didn't need to worry. Everyone has lost more than a few sparring matches. The best fighters had to lose the most without dying. A woman like you had to lose a lot to learn to rely on more than sheer strength,otherwise you'd be dead." Sophia said.
"Your right. That's not why." Uthgerd said.
"Oh. I see. It's because you're a virgin. A maid." Sophia said.
"Is that a problem?" Uthgerd said, her jaw tightening slightly.
"Not at all. But it does explain a lot. I'd be as aggressive as you if I hadn't gotten a good fucking." Sophia said.
"So-Sophia..." Greta said.
"Do you want me to knock the teeth out of your head." Uthgerd said.
"Sorry. That was...unworthy. I should just ask you if this is a...condition you are alright with." Sophia said.
"It is what it is. I struggled with finding anyone that would...take me. The few offers I got were...repulsive to me. I could find someone with the right coin, but it's been so long that I just decided to wait until I found someone I respected." Uthgerd said.
"And what if you never find someone worthy of your maidenhead?" Sophia asked.
"Then I'll die a virgin or I'll give up and buy someone with coin. It has nothing to do with modesty or chastity is just is what it is." Uthgerd said.
"I find it hard to believe that no one would..." Greta began. Uthgerd and Sophia immediately turned to her.
"S-sorry I'm thinking outloud. Forget it." Greta said.
"Finish your thought. Please." Uthgerd said.
"I mean...you are a very strong woman. Powerful and deadly in combat. And you have a great body, a bit muscular but with good curves. You have great hips. I mean...you trained with people right? Got into lots of physical activity together. All sweaty and in little clothing. How could someone not want to..." Greta said, getting very...involved with her descriptions. She began to blush quite heavily.
"I-I'm sorry. I didn't..." Greta said.
"Nothing to apologize for." Uthgerd said.
"I can't help but agree with Greta. You're a good looking woman with a nice big ass. You're not too different from me, you know? It's funny how stupid people can be. Just because I have a slightly rounder face and softer curves I have partners lining up. But add a few more muscles and angles and suddenly people can't see the beauty." Sophia said.
"I...thank you ladies for your compliments." Uthgerd said. It was quite obvious she was not used to receiving such compliments, which made Greta a bit sad. She certainly deserved her fair share of compliments. And anyone she wanted to lay with. She found herself imagining Uthgerd naked with another woman and it thrilled her quite a bit.
Greta struggled to compose herself. Now was not the time for such things. She had a duty to fulfill.
By the time the group got together again, they had plenty to discuss.