Jane
It was a bitter cold morning... 
Clear skies were up and the sun rose from the mountains afar. 

There was no breeze, just the cool air nipping at the exposed skin. But an unexpected transfer... Would soon happen. What will unfold?
Dennis
"We go with Patrol Goldbroth. But with what we talked about last week. Keep your eyes open these few nights... We need to get these Argornian Twins. I don't want bloodshed, try not to kill them..." Calina looked at a group of her guards.
Jason
"But what if they are getting away like last time? Or resist?" A guard asked, crossing his arms.
Dennis
"Then take them out... Gotta show the rest of these thieves we are not going to go easy on them. I have archers spread out. Damn fine ones. Keep your good callouts and let's get these bastards. Whoever captures them first and alive. Gets paid time off and drinks will be me." Calina gave a nod to her men.
Jason
"Gonna be a long night... Hope to get those slimy bastards... Let's go men. Back to work." The Sergeant called out.
Dennis
With her men now going back to work, Calina looked afar to scan the horizon. Hopefully they would be able to get this thief problem solved... Before more showed up.
Margaret
Over the horizon was a carriage bearing the banner of Riften, there were discussions going on inside, ones the Whiterun Guard wouldn't be able to hear.
James
"Remember what we discussed, lad. I've got contacts who are reporting trouble getting out of Whiterun, they say the guard there are somethin else. See what you can do to fix that and I'll see you get a good bonus." He says, "If things go south and you squeal, I won't hold it against you. Do what you can to keep safe," He places his hand on the guard's leg, "I'll make sure your family gets the news and stays fed."
George
The guard salutes, "I'll do what needs to be done, sir. And thank you."
Margaret
After some times passes the carriage reaches the stables
James
"We're here! Stop the carriage!" He shouts from the back. The carriage stops and Regulus hops out the back with the guard following. He walks to the front of the carriage, he looks to the nord woman, "Captain Krowviir, I presume?" He says, extending a hand out to shake
Dennis
She saw the wagon approach. A prisoner transfer? No... That wasn't happening until next week. Her requested batch of guards from Morthal? That was supposed to happen in three days.

She then saw the purple color and a man walk out.

Riften Guards? She never requested from there? But perhaps it was something from Balgruuf or his Steward.

"I am. Do you have the proper paperwork? I didn't order any guards from Riften." She raised a brow and cross her arms. She saw his hand and she for a moment was hesitant to shake it. But she was raised to be honest woman, can't let a personal feeling ruin a first impression.

So with a stern grip, she shook his hand and awaited the hopefully correct proof of transfer from either Balgruuf or his Steward signing it.
James
"Couriers are slow these days, huh." He says with a chuckle, "I've a guard here who's going to be working under you for a week. The paperwork should have been here already, who knows what happened to it." He says shaking her hand, his grip mimics hers. He then reaches into his sidebag, removing a leaf of paper, "Thankfully I brought a copy," He hands her the paper, upon inspection it is the correct form, filled out and stamped, "Everything should be in order. We can discuss more of the specifics behind the safety of your city's walls. I've been meaning to see what all the fuss is about." He says with a chuckle
Dennis
She bit her tongue but he was correct. She always had problems with couriers... Often they were killed by bandits... Or mistake for Imperial/stormcloak couriers. Whatever the case, she took the piece of paper and gave it a read. She checked the date, the handwriting, even if it was the correct stamp. Calina was always about details.

While a part of her wanted to be 100% sure that this was signed by Balgruuf or his Steward. They were pretty busy and often... They signed a lot of paperwork. It wouldn't be worth bugging them if they signed a certain piece a paper that they might of not fully read or remembered.

She gave a nod and would fold it into her satchel.

"Very well. You can send your man the to the front gate. My men may be confused. Just say "Codeword is Horsebale." They'll know what it means. Easy way to let them know I approve it.


"Safety of my walls? Has my work been spreading that far?" She had a coy smile and crossed her arms. Looking at Regulus
James
"You heard the woman. Hop to it soldier." He aid, giving the guard a nod and a shoulder push
George
The guard nods back, and hustles to the wall, telling the other guards the codephrase
James
"No, not really," He says with a teasing laugh, "More that it doesn't smell like fish and sulfur. That and it's apparently historic, with the Companions being based here and... Is it true the Jarl sits under a real dragon skull?"
Dennis
There was three code words she used to help tell her men who was good, who needed a few eyes, and who needed to be detained.

The first codeword was "Greenhollow." Which meant the person was clean and go ood to go. Nothing needed to happen. 

The second was Horsebale. Which meant let them pass, but keep an eye on them. This wasn't a full on stalk them until they do something. More of, keep your eyes open for this one. It was a good way to warn her men of suspicious. 

Finally there was Horkerjail. This was rarely used as Calina had a lot of damning evidence that the person needed to be locked up or was a threat. The men would let the person through only to surround and detain the person.

Calina didn't have much evidence to go off of. Other than her gut telling her that something was off. Why would they request only one guard? Most are at least a sqaud of 4 or 5. Just one? Didn't seem right to her, this was the first time anything like this had happen. It was also why she begin to questioned why they didn't run it through her or at least tell her in their weekly meetings. Something was off, but again she had nothing to back it up. It maybe must be her being paranoid.

"Never been to Whiterun eh? Aye. Big dragon skull above him, I've had to make sure it was secured nice and tight so it wouldn't fall on the Jarl's head. As for the Companions, they are great to have on hand if they were not busy all of the time."
Calina answered.
James
Regulus wasn't stupid, he knew how this looked, so he had his own plans and plots. Contacts inside and outside the city walls, and his guard are aware of a mere fraction. There's even the chance that he had someone break into the guard captain office and get him any useful information. Although maybe he didn't. 

"Never had the chance to visit, I've got my hands full back in Riften." He says with a laugh, "That's a bit gaudy." He says, "An entire dragon skull, there's some sort of symbolism there." He chuckles, "The Companions do things? I figured they just sat around and feasted the whole time."
Jane
With a experienced thief, he would have gotten past knowledge of her codes. Some patrol routes, and how she manages her guards. It would ge highly likely she would get wind of his corrupt guard.
Dennis
"They mostly take local contracts, but have gone out on long treks across Skyrim." She gave a shrug.

"How about I buy you a drink? Only thing to do, give you a bit a tour of the city if you're interested." She gave a offer to the man. It was sort of her thing to do with anyone who visited her city would to be buy them a round at the bar.
James
"I can't say no to a good drink. Does your tavern have Black-Briar? I think I'd be hanged if I drank anything else." He says laughing, "A tour sounds nice, I'll have to offer you the same if you ever come to Riften."
Dennis
"I would take that offer, but I'm needed here. I haven't had a vacation ever since I've been Captain..." She gave a laugh.

She would then lead to him toward the city.

"As for Black Briar? We might have a few bottles, but Honeybrew is what most people prefer... I actually prefer it over Black Briar." She answered his questioned.
James
"That's a crime, I might have to arrest you for that. Honningbrew over Black-Briar." He jokingly scoffs, "You haven't had a vacation? That's no good, all work and no play can drive someone to madness."