James
*Just get in and out*, he told himself. Thorn wasn't one for big crowds. Or small crowds either, for that matter. He desperately needed some animal feed because he was running very low on his supply. He also should probably get vegetables to bring back home to make sure he would be able to eat. 

"In and out," He mumbled to himself, eyes cast to the ground as he approached the mass of shouting people and loud conversations.
William
He was making his usual rounds through the Marketplace, making sure nobody was pickpocketed, or if they were that they get their belongings back. Muggings and robberies were as common here as they are the other cities, the Guild helps a bit with that, making the crime more *Organized*, but that didn't stop certain upstarts from trying to muscle into their territory, they never last long.
James
Thorn walked with his head down and shoulders hunched, trying his best to seem insignificant and small to the rest of the crowd. His eyes were glued to his feet as he walked slowly forward, his heart racing as he looked around for a stall he could shop at for the things he needs. 

"Animal feed, animal feed," He muttered to himself to remind him that this trip was beyond worth it. "Oh, and food for you," He added as if it was an afterthought.
Danial
A cowled man bumps into Thorndroth. It seems normal at first but the familiar weight of a coin-purse suddenly vanishes from his hip. And then a long whistling sound goes through the air. And then a thud
William
He restrains the man, knee planted in the center of the cowled man's back, blade restraining his hand, he whispers something in the man's ear, quiet enough that nobody hears it. A pair of guards approach, and take the man away
James
Thorn's ear perked upwards, his heart pounding in his chest as he turned around quickly, eyes wide in terror at the display. He backed up fearfully, accidentally bumping into another person.

"Sorry," He mumbles, scooting forward again as to get out of her personal bubble. He stared at the man who apprehended the thief, his head spinning and making him dizzy. This is the last time he was *Ever* Coming into town.
William
He picks up the coin purse and hands it to Thorn, "You alright, boy? You look like you're about to collapse." He asks, "It was just a pickpocket, not like he was gonna kill you."
James
"Sorry," He whispered, holding the leather pouch as tight as he could. His eyes couldn't meet the other man's, his heart still beating like a drum against his ribs. His hands trembled Ashe clutched the coin purse, the metal clinking together as he shook. "Thank you."
William
He sighs, sheathing his blade, "You didn't answer my question, lad." He says, taking a knee to be eye level with the Bosmer, "You should get that checked out, you look like you're about to have a heart attack."
James
He backed up as the man kneeled, casting his eyes to the side again. "I'm okay," Thorn mumbled, trying to regulate his heart rate and his breathing. "Just... Just scared," He added.
William
He chuckles, "I can tell lad. Anything I can do to help you not be?" He says, "Don't want you dyin on me." He seems to have a morbid sense of humor, "Pace your breaths some, breathe in for 10 seconds, then out for 10 seconds."
James
He obeyed the man's instruction, breathing in and out very slowly. His heart began to slow back down to a calm pace, his head not longer spinning. "Thank you," He said quietly, still not looking at the man, "I'm sorry, I lost myself," He mumbled.
William
"I noticed." He says with a chuckle, "You'll be alright, lad. What'd you come to Riften, for?" He asks, standing back up, his armor clinking and clanking a bit.
James
"I came for... Um..." He racked his brain, trying desperately to remember what he had come to Riften for. "Uhh... I...Can't remember," I told him softly.
William
"You should consider writing it down." He says, "But that's hindsight." He chuckles a bit, "I'd try to help you remember, but there's a lot here to buy, so, that won't be much help"
James
"Animal feed!" He blurted, immediately covering his mouth after shouting. "Sorry," He apologized quickly, "I was buying animal feed."

He glanced up at the man, swallowing thickly. "Thank you," Hi mumbled.
William
"You'll want to talk to Marise Aravel, then. She has a stall just over there," He says pointing to her stand, "She should have a few sacks of feed, straight from her farm. Oh, and word of advice, if you see a ginger haired nord peddling goods that sound like they're too good be to true, they are. Don't listen to him."
James
"Thank you," Thorn smiled, making eye contact with the man, trying to prove he genuinely appreciated it.
William
"Just doin my job." He says, "Unless you need more help, I'll be returning to my patrol. Gimme a shout if you need anything."
James
"I had another question," He said quickly.
William
"What is it?" He asks politely, turning around
James
He inhaled and exhaled softly, trying to put his words together. "I... I need... Help," He choked out, wringing his hands nervously.
William
He nods, "Aye, I figured, I assume you want me to talk to her for you?"
James
"Yes," He mumbled, still wringing his lithe hands. "I... I don't think I can," Thorn spoke meekly.
William
He chuckles, approaching the stand, "Marise, lass, how are you?" He asks, after a bit of a back and forth of small talk he gets to the point, "This lad over here needs some feed for his animals. I'm afraid the boy is a bit shy, so I'm ordering it for him." He says, they talk a bit more, and he grabs one of the feed bags, "Lad, if you don't mind, could you give the lady her money? It's only 30 septims."
James
He quickly grabbed onto the end of his coin purse, emptying it into his hands. He counted out 30 (about the entire amount he had in there) and offered it out to Marise, keeping his eyes down as he did so.
William
He turns to the lad, "You think you can carry this back to your home?" He asks, "It's quite heavy." He says with a chuckle
James
"I don't know if I can," Thorn sighed, looking up at the man. "I'm sorry to ask... Could you help?" He said softly.
William
He chuckles, "It's no problem" He says, "Lead the way." He says, gesturing for Thorn to start walking
James
"It's outside the gate," Thorn said quietly, twiddling his thumbs. "Is that ok?"
William
"It's no problem at all, lad." He says, adjusting the sack on his shoulder, "What's got you so anxious anyway?"
James
"What do you mean?" He asked quizzically, his head tilting in confusion. "I'm... I'm not anxious..." He muttered, tugging on his fingers.