Victor
*Two horses came into town, with 3 people total. 2 guards on one, and the Solitude guard captain on the other. They left their horses at the gate and entered the city, looking for the guard captain.*
Anthony
Regulus is only just arriving back, coming in right behind them, "You must be Ayemnivi," He says to the Dunmer, "Figured you'd be... Taller." He says, Mer tended to be taller than the average human, so this was, oddly enough, a surprise
Victor
*She had a deadpan expression. She had heard this one before.*

"I wasn't promoted for my height, I'll leave it at that. These are the two, now that I'm more free to speak, they're Stormcloak sympathizers. Good people, but in the wrong place."

*Despite her position, she didn't seem to care much about the empire.*
Anthony
"And I'm guessing you picked Riften because sending them to Windhelm would be too on the nose?" He says with a chuckle, completely dropping the height topic
Victor
"There's almost zero communication between us and Windhelm. I'm sure there wont be a shortage of work for them here."

*She looked around. This was her first time in Riften. She found it rather cozy.*
Anthony
"Well let's not daudle at the gates. It's customary to give a little tour and such." He says, moving further in, "You two!" He says, pointing at two of his guards, "Get the newbies acquainted with the city."
Victor
*The two transfers were both Nords, obviously. They didn't like Ayem until she let them transfer. She was very watchful of her guards, she knew their sympathies quickly.*

"The Taller one grew up here, but things may have changed."

*She was ready to follow, but she kept her right hand on her right sword.*
Anthony
"A lot can happen in a short amount of time." He says, "Like Empire sympathisers hiring a Dunmer as their guard captain. I'm shocked you said yes."
Victor
"I fought in the Great War. I was a guard in Mournhold, and a thief stole a family Heirloom and I was fired because he had connections after I arrested him. We don't all hate the Empire, and for someone in my line of work, I doubt I'll have a job in *Windhelm* With that s'wit of a Jarl."
Anthony
"From why I've heard Ulfric is actually fairly amicable to the Dunmer. They've got a farm, and from what I've heard the Gray Quarter is larger than it was historically." He says with a chuckle, "A lot of members of the Guard were veterans of the Great War. I think a lot of the Stormcloak Rebellion is, too."
Victor
"Hmph. Still dont care for him. Someone better should lead that rebellion."

*She said, sort of blankly.*

"I fought till the end. I was a healer, at Red Ring I wore my grandfathers Ordinator helmet. I spilled more blood than I healed, and I healed a lot."
Anthony
"I'm guessing you think that a Dunmer should be leading the *Nord* Rebellion." He says with a chuckle, "Red Ring was a blood bath from what I've heard."
Victor
"Skyrim should be Independent, not for the nords."

*She looked around a bit, there was more moisture in the air than she was used to. They were near the market, all looked well.*

"A bloodbath for nothing. To sign a treaty that could've stopped it all in the first place. Too many died to justify that war. But war is the nature of this continent. It's been called The Arena for a reason."
Anthony
"And indeed that is what the Rebellion is fighting for." He says, "But it is still the Nords' country, they've put their blood, sweat, and tears into this country. They've well earned it, at least in my eyes. And Ulfric has proved time and time again that he is more than competent enough to run the Rebellion." He sighs, "That damned treaty. There was no reason for that coward emperor to sign that damn paper. All that bloodshed, all those dead, for nothing."
Victor
"You didn't hear that... Shout... The day it happened. He's unstable. Karthwasten proved that. But I'll take anyone over the Dominion."

*She seemed very alert at all times. Likely just habit.*

"I heard that the Emperor didn't even fight. That it was a body double, but it sounds farfetched to me."
Anthony
"Torygg knew what he was getting himself into when he accepted Ulfric's challenge. He could have refused, but no, he thought that he could best Ulfric. He was a green fool." He says, then gets a tinge of disgust in his voice, "There's no evidence that the Stormcloaks were responsible for the Karthwasten Massacre. It's all hearsay, and of course the Legion wants the blame to fall on them, the Stormcloaks are the only people keeping the Empire from taking over Skyrim." He chuckles, "Of course the Emperor wouldn't fight, he's a coward. Why fight your own battles when you can have someone else do it."
Victor
"As you can tell, I transferred them for a reason."

*She laughed. First time so far.*

"But you paint him like a paragon of perfection. Nobody on this continent is. Not him, not me, not you, not Tullius, and especially not that Captain in whiterun. Something about hed doesn't sit right with me. We all have little stains on our past."
Anthony
"I never said he was perfect, or a paragon. But there isn't a person on this continent that could bring the people of Skyrim together like he did." He says, "Ah, have you met Calina? She's quite the oddity. Always talking about the good of her city and how all thieves were sent by the Daedra themselves. And then she hired one to snoop on me!"
Victor
"Unsuprising. I've had correspondence with her and all of the other captains in Imperial territory. Too... Pure. I hate thievery, but not when its a crime of necessity. Career thieves, i have no sympathy for."
Anthony
"I agree with you on that. Her hatred of thieves is... Alarming. It's irrational and to an extremely disheartening degree."
Victor
"To uphold the law you must have discretion. She acts like a Dwemer automaton. It's either yes or no, context of the crime is ignored. A beggar stealing bread and a heist are no different. Its the same crime ro her."
Anthony
He nods, "Exactly." He says, "I couldn't have said it better myself. Well, I might've been able to." He laughs, "So, do you have any questions or concerns, my dear lady."
Victor
"You know the reputation of this place. If you catch either of those two taking bribes, send me a letter and I'll straighten them out *Personally.*"

*She laughed.*

"It's something I don't tolerate, and i hope you do the same, even with that Black-Briar money so close."
Anthony
He laughs, "Trust me, if I could have that witch tried and executed I would." He says in a dark but humorous tone, then switches to a mocking voice, "*I don't believe I've ordered you to order anyone yet, have I?*" He rolls his eyes, "She tried telling me to not order *My own* Men. The intrepid bitch."