After trotting along towards the mountains, just simply spending time together talking and laughing on her part and chuckling on his they go to turn as the sun starts to get a little lower over the land. Narissa hops off Chestnut and takes out some apples for both horses. There is s light rustling coming from the bushes closest to Nari. She turns slightly and pulls the horse away as a small pack of wolves jump out. Ulfric hops off his horse quickly drawing his sword and she draws her dagger. Before they could attack Narissa slashes her dagger to the left and the right quickly taking out the two closest to her and Ulfric takes out the other too. Narissa stands up and looks at Ulfric and smiles.
"We have dinner!" She says happily.
Ulfric laughs and nods at her and as Nari coaxes the horses closer Ulfric starts to tie up the wolves. He puts two on his horse and two on Chestnut. They both walk back to Windhelm joking about the wolves and what they were going to do with it. Ulfric pauses and notices a rather large mountain goat. He takes out his bow and an arrow out of his quiver and sets it, taking a shot and missing it/ Narissa giggles softly and takes out her bow and arrow quickly taking the shot and hitting the goat. It was dead before it even hit the ground. Narissa starts laughing as Ulfric rolls his eyes, sighing heavily and picking up the goat. They put their horses up at the stable and leave one of the wolves back for the bears and take the other three back up to the Palace. People stop and watch as Nari and Ulfric walk through town and Nari watches them curiously. Ulfric holds the door open for Nari and they both head to the kitchen. Nari walks into the kitchen and sets down her wolf and the goat while Ulfric sets down the other two wolves. The chef, a nord woman with blondish hair that was always pulled back. She smiles at Nari and Ulfric.
"I will make it for tonight my Jarl."
She says bowing slightly. Ulfric turns and walks out with Nari. He stops right outside the door turning to her.
"I have some things to take care of, but I would like you attend dinner with me."
Narissa looks up surprised and smiles warmly at him. "Of course!"
Ulfric smiles and nods leaving her standing there with her heart racing. She rubs her hands over her face and decides to go down to the baths. She goes down stairs and breathes deeply shivering slightly in the steam. She looks around and undresses quickly getting in the water and decides to let her mind wander. Narissa opens her eyes sometime later and realizes she fell asleep. She gets up and out quickly and notices a beautiful pale blue dress sitting there. Narissa picks it up and slides it on and runs her hands over it. She smiles widely and walks towards the door. She stops when she notices a single dragonstongue sitting in a vase. She picks it up and puts it in her hair and walks out and upstairs. She's watching the dress flow around her when she hears familiar voices. Nari stops and runs forward quietly and looks out into the Main hall and sees the place packed. She takes a few steps forward and notices Ulfric in a deep conversation with Ambarys. Ulfric is listening intently and nodding every so often. It quiets down and he looks up and see you. He stands up smiling and walks over to Nari. Ulfric leans in and hugs her.
"I'm glad you found the dress. You look beautiful." He says quietly.
Narissa hugs him and blushes. They pull back and Ulfric leads her to the table to the seat next to his. You seat down and so does he and you turn and see Survaris grinning at Nari. Narissa sighs and rolls her eyes causing Survaris to start laughing. Survaris hugs Narissa and the start talking. Food starts to come out and it smells amazing. A plate is set in front Nari and she looks up at Ulfric, her eyes shining. Ulfric laughs and turns back to Ambarys who nods and stands up. Ambarys raises his glass and it gets everyone's attention as they quiet down. Ulfric stands up as well.
"A few weeks if I was told that we would get help in the Grey Quarter, I would have laughed and told them to leave. Narissa Honey-Spear came into my shop and started asking questions. Questions I never thought I would hear a nord ask. But she did. And It is because of her that we are here today, having a feast with the Jarl in the Palace. Nords and Dunmer alike."
There were a few cheers and Ambarys sat down. Ulfric looks around the table, stoping at each person with a smile.
"Today marks a new day for Skyrim and her people. Today we share food and drink and stories with our neighbors, with our soldiers, and with our friends. We've come a long way in a short amount of time. It took Narissa to walk through those doors for me to realize that I can't fix Skyrim going how I was going. I must fix the problems of my own people in my hold before I work my way out. Let today remind you that I am your Jarl and you can trust me to get things done, I will be here if you need help with products in the field, if you need farm equipment or need help tending to the sick, if you need help with rebuilding or creating, I am here. I will stand I will fight as I so long ago stated. I will fight this war on our horizons not for the nords in Skyrim but for the people, the Nords, Dunmer, the bretons, the orcs. I will fight for all of you who sit at my table tonight," Ulfric holds up his cup of mead. "I thank you Narissa Honey-Spear for helping me find the way. FOR SKYRIM!"
His voice thunders through the hall as others cheer with him and they all drink to what they have created. Narissa takes her cup and drinks with the rest blushing a deep red. Her heart is pounding so hard in her chest and it's in this moment, she realizes that Ulfric Stormcloak is more than a good leader, he's an amazing man. This stayed in full swing for a while until people started leaving. Saying goodbyes and a few stayed behind to ask Ulfric for some help. He had jot down a few notes and would write them fully later. The last person leaves and Narissa turns and smiles at Ulfric.
"The was amazing! I had the best night. Thank you Ulfric. For everything you've done."
He takes her hand and kisses it softly and bows. She bows back and smiles.
"I have to take these notes and I'll come find you when I'm done Nari."
She nods and turns to wander the castle feeling his eyes on her the whole way. She smiles to herself and shakes her head. She starts wandering through the halls and finds stairs that go up. She starts to walk them and opens the door at the top. She gasps slightly at the view of the city spread out below her. She closes the door and walks to the edge of a small balcony in awe of the view of the city. Dusk had just set, sending the sky into beautiful colors. She stands there and watches for a little bit thinking and just taking in the sight when she hears the door open behind her. Ulfric closes the door, never taking his eyes off Narissa. She was beautiful in the dress he left for her and the moonlight caught on her hair perfectly. He notices a slight shiver run through her and he takes of his cloak and takes a step closer setting it over her sholders. She jumps slightly at his touch, but he leaves his hands on her shoulders and they silently look at the city spread out below and the mountainside beyond. The wind blows through them and Narissa steps in closer to Ulfric. He smiles down at her and looks back out. It's been a long time since he was content standing around anyone for a long period of time with no conversation. Narissa turns and goes to take off the cloak and Ulfric grabs her arm gently.
"Keep it for now." He says softly.
Narissa smiles and blushes and leans forward brushing her lips against his cheek. He blushes as she turns and walks back inside. He touches his cheek and looks out across his hold before turning around and walking back inside the Palace.
