Sabhira’s Daughter #11


Udaran smiled, “Actually that’s not my plan. Kitty, are you REALLY as stealthy as you claim?” “Absolutely,” Kitty confirmed, “Even more so with the Cloak of course.”
Udaran nodded, “Ok, listen, if I know Ri’saad, he’s going to send someone out to notify Hasskir soon.” “But, the cloak is only good for about an hour or so. And then I go blind for the same period. There’s no way I can follow someone that far!” protested Kitty.
Udaran continued, “You don’t have to. We only need to know where Hasskir is. Sneak back and eavesdrop on them. Ri’saad will probably send someone off right away. We’ll wait here and when you come back we’ll watch over you till the blindness is gone.”
“Oh! I see! I’d best go quickly then,” Kitty said, pulling out her cloak and outfit. “Kitty, don’t forget. You may be invisible, but you can still be heard, and smelled! Don’t get too close.” Udaran cautioned. “Got it. I’ll be back soon.” said a voice from thin air after she had donned the hood. Udaran shivered, “That’s just weird!”
A short time later Kitty saw Ri’saad talking with a female Khajiit. “What I need you to do, Atahbah, is to find Hasskir. But don’t tell him anything. Just see if his daughter is with him. If so, try and bring her back here. If not, try to find out where she is.” Ri’saad instructed. “So, Hasskir is not to know about the gold?” asked the other Khajiit, apparently named Atahbah.
Ri’saad answered, “He is not. You can give him this small amount. He may even sell her to you for it. You’ll have to work out what’s best. But it’s imperative you bring back his daughter or find her location. We must negotiate this if we are to profit.”
Atahbah nodded her understanding, “I’ll leave right away. Where is he?” Ri’saad said, “Do so. But Atahbah, be very careful. He is living with a group of bandits. It would be best if you could contact him away from them. They are dangerous, and you are precious to me. Stay safe above all.” “Have no fear. I’ve dealt with bandits before. They know we carry nothing of value away from the caravan.” “They have moved from their previous hideout to the abandoned town of Helgen,” Ri’saad explained. Beyond this, Kitty didn’t hear as she started to creep back to her friends, having discovered what she needed to know.
“Did you hear something?” Atahbah asked, ears suddenly twitching. The elder Khajiit shook his head. “Nevermind. Anyway, I’m on my way,” Atahbah turned to go. “Warm sands,” Ri’saad said to Atahbah’s retreating form.

Sabhira’s Daughter #10


“Good morning Kitty. How was your night?” asked Muz-Ra. Typically Kitty awoke slowly and with great reluctance. But not this morning. “Good morning Red. It was better than expected!” she replied cheerily. “No skimpy nightie last night?” Muz-Ra noticed. “Naa. I got to bed late and just crashed. How about you? How’d your date go?” “Better than expected too! The guards here in Whiterun seem to be quite fit. Their endurance is admirable.” Udaran, sitting on the bed nearby muttered, “Apparently so are the bards.”
“Oh?” Muz-Ra raised an eyeridge, “You and Mikael?” “Just a little fling. Nothing serious. But I’m famished! What do you say we go get some MEAT for breakfast for a change?” “I think I’ve had my fill for today,” said the Argonian, smiling evilly.
Udaran coughed. “Oh jeeze. Just stop it Red!” Muz-Ra said quietly to Kitty, “I think Udie could use more meat in her diet. Oh, I forgot, she’s doesn’t eat meat. She’s a…” “THATS ENOUGH!” demanded Udaran.
Realizing she had, perhaps, been a bit too emphatic, Udaran lightened up a bit. “Well at least I got something PRODUCTIVE accomplished this morning. The caravan is back and setting up their camp outside the walls now,” she stated with satisfaction. “Oh? Did you talk to them yet?” asked Kitty.
“Not yet,” Udaran responded, “They haven’t even set up their camp yet. You two go get your breakfast. When you’re done, we’ll go talk to them.” “Sounds good!” Muz-Ra agreed.
Later that morning, just outside the outer walls of Whiterun, Udaran spoke with Ri’saad, the leader of the caravan. “…so now we’re out to find Sabhira’s daughter. And you are our only connection with her. Any information you can provide would be a tremendous help.” she asked hopefully of the elder Khajiit. “This is a difficult thing. This one made a promise long ago. Of course, you could leave the gold with us?” Ri’saad suggested. “No, that we won’t do. It isn’t lack of trust in you, but in her father. I will not rest until I see it delivered directly into the daughter’s hands. Do you know where she is?” Udaran asked. “This one does not. Regretfully, this one cannot assist in your quest.” Ri’saad stated flatly. “Could gold help to loosen your tongue? I’m sorry to be so direct, but I must try all I can,” Udaran said earnestly. “Gold is a good thing, but this one does not make promises to be broken by it. I am sorry, it cannot be. As a businessman, trust in one’s word is essential. To do so would not be prudent,” Ri’saad replied, “I am sorry I cannot do so.”
The party stood to make leave. Muz-Ra said to Udaran, “Well, that’s it then. Unless you have any other ideas?” Quietly to Muz-Ra, she replied, “Actually, I do.” Turning to Ri’saad, Udaran added, “Thank you Ri’saad. While I cannot give all the gold to you to deliver, perhaps you could take this token bit of gold to her father and pass along the message that we are searching for them? We will await him for one week at H’s chateau. After that we may be anywhere in our search.” Ri’saad confirmed, “This one will deliver the message.”
Udaran, used to dealing with Khajiits, added, “AND the gold?” “Agreed, and the gold.” Ri’saad’s face betrayed a look of feigned offense. “Then thank you. May you walk on warm sands,” Udaran concluded with the traditional benediction. “And you as well.”
With that, the group began walking back to the walls of Whiterun. “Udaran, do you really plan to just go back and wait for someone who may never come?” asked Muz-Ra. “Yes, this does not seem like a good plan to me either,” Ubergard added, shocking them all into an immediate halt. Ubergard looked at them suprised. “What?! I’m quiet. I’m not mute!” she protested.

Sabhira’s Daughter #9

Later, Mikael and Kitty left the inn to take a late night stroll.
“Thanks for spending time with me Mikael,” Kitty purred happily, “You HAVE made tonight very special.” “Oh, that’s my pleasure Kitty. You’re a great dancer you know! I think between my music and your dancing, we really put on a show for the patrons!” “Yeah! I even have a few extra gold coins they handed me!” Kitty enthused. They continued in silence for a while. “Mikael, I have to ask you something…” Kitty said hesitantly. “Sure Kitty, anything,” Mikael offered.
“Why did you do it? Why did you spend time with me tonight? There were other females there – no doubt prettier than me to Nord eyes.” Mikael remained silent for a time, considering. “Because you needed it more. At least, that’s what I saw. You know what they really teach at the Bard’s college? How to read people. The music, the singing, the storytelling – those are the tools we use. But the talent is in understanding others. You are lonely. And you have a lot of guilt about something,” Mikael explained.
Kitty considered this a bit, then admitted, “You’re good at your craft.” “Oh, I know! I’m slick. I’m clever. But I also SEE people. And I do help when I can.” To this, Kitty asked, “But I’m NOT people. Not your people anyway. Why do you care?” “Oh. Now you’re talking about the body. You’ve just changed the subject completely. Here, sit down here a minute please,” Mikael said as he lifted her by her waist to a low wall.
“You know Kitty,” started the Bard, “You have beautiful fur. I don’t. You have a gorgeous tail. I don’t. And it’s NOT true those differences don’t matter, because they do!” – Mikael “But you also have curves I don’t have. And sure, I have things you don’t have. Even if you were Nord, we’d still be different. That’s just the way we were made, not who we are. Who we are is inside here.” Pointing to his head, Mikael added, “…and inside here, we are the same.”
“But I’ve heard the way some Nords talk Mikael. To be attracted to a Khajiit, you’d be accused of bestiality!” argued Kitty “That’s because they think the outside marks a beast. When it’s what’s inside that marks a beast. There are members of this town – 100% Nord stock – that, were I attracted to them, would truly make me guilty of bestiality,” Mikael smiled. “You have a unique view, Mikael, and I thank you for it. I can’t really say Khajiit are much better.
"Oh, you’re welcome Kitty. And sure, I’m unusual in that I see beauty in the Khajiit form as well as Argonian, Nord, even Orc. And I’m guilty of being male in how I express that appreciation. But I also can rise above that and see the person inside, which is where something beyond lust resides.” “You’re… quite deep. If I were a Nord I’d be blushing right now.” “But you’re not. However, I do notice a perceptible bushiness of your tail!”
Changing the subject, Mikael said, “Look, it’s getting late and I know you have to be off in the morning. Let’s go back to the inn. It’s been a beautiful night, and I thank you for your company at LEAST as much as you do mine.” “Udaran warned me about you, Bard. She said you were very smooth. Yet you’re returning me without so much as a grope or accidental squeeze! I guess she was wrong about you,” Kitty smiled. “Don’t tell her otherwise!” laughed Mikael, “I have a reputation to protect! …but really, she’s not wrong you know. Being honest is the smoothest trick of all.”
“Mikael…” said Kitty quietly. “Yes?” “Come back here,” Kitty requested gently. And the time for talking was over.

Sabhira’s Daughter #6 pt. 2


“Sure Kitty…” Udaran said, passing the soap to Kitty, “So, I ran the idea past H too. He really doesn’t approve, but as he said, he can’t stop us.” “Other than us being gone from the Tails, what’s his problem with it?” Muz-Ra asked. “He says it’s too dangerous. But he did make a suggestion. He thinks we should take Uber.” Udaran explained. “Ubergard? I can’t say I’d mind having her along! Think, she’ll come?”
“You know Uber. She’ll go wherever H asks her to.” “Yeah. That’s true. I’m suprised H would let her though. The guards here are OK but…” “Well, the way H puts it, it’s to protect his investment in us,” Udaran concluded, as Kitty got out of the shower.
“And to make sure we come back maybe?” added Kitty “If you choose to see it that way, yeah – I guess so. But I can’t imagine Uber would try to stop us if we chose not to.” Udaran protested.
“I guess…” conceded Kitty, not wholly convinced.
“Oh, not wearing the new outfit?” Muz-Ra observed. Kitty answered, “Naa. Not until I need it. Speaking of outfits, have you considered what to wear on our trip? It’s likely to get cold.” “I’ve been wearing this regularly since Sabhira died. I feel it keeps her memory close,” Udaran said, looking down at her outfit, “But I’ll bring a change of clothes too.” “I’ve got some old cloaks I’ve kept around for a while we can use if it get’s too cold,” Muz-Ra suggested, adding “and we can always buy some on the way if needed.”
“So, when are we leaving?” asked Kitty, now looking forward to the change of scenery. “I want to get everything together tomorrow, and then we’ll leave at dawn the day after that.” stated Udaran. “Where to?” “Well, there used to be a caravan just outside the Whiterun gates. First we’ll see if they’re still there. If not, we’ll ask around to see where they were going and see if we can catch up to them. They may not know much, but it’s a start.” “Good. I’m ready for a start!” replied the other Khajiit happily.

Sabhira’s Daughter #6


“Really?! You can’t see me?” asked Kitty as she looked down at herself. “Not a hair,” Muz-Ra stated, not quite sure where she should be facing. Kitty tried a physical test, slapping Muz-Ra’s rump from behind. “AAAaaaa!” screamed Muz-Ra, “HEY! Don’t do that kitty! It’s scary!”
Kitty apologized quickly, “Sorry Red, I just had to be sure.” “So… can you see yourself?” asked Muz-Ra, rubbing her butt a bit. “Yeah. I look just the same to me.” “Check a mirror – do you see yourself in a mirror?” “Lemme check… Nope, no reflection. COOL!”
“Well, I guess you just became our official scout!” Muz-Ra conceded. “Yeah! with this I could… wait… Hey… HEY! Wait here, I’ll be back in a minute. Gotta go do something!” Kitty’s voice trailed off. “What? Where are you going?” Muz-Ra asked to the fading voice but there was no reply.
After a moment, Muz-Ra’s expression turned to alarm. “Kitty? KITTY! WAIT! I JUST REMEMBERED!” Muz-Ra called to where she’d last heard Kitty’s fading padding, suddenly concerned.
Meanwhile, in the dining area, On-Wanal suddenly sat up as something unusual was taking place right before her eyes. “Holy SHIT!” she exclaimed, “What the hell!? A floating sweetroll?”
Suddenly, pulling back her hood, Kitty was revealed holding the sweetroll with a evil grin on her face. “SURPRISE! You poor excuse for a theif!” she cried triumphantly, “It’s me!… Um… Hey… Who turned out the lights???” (SPLAT!)
Sometime later in the shower, Kitty was explaining to Muz-Ra with Udaran standing nearby, suppressing a giggle. “…and THAT’S when she smashed the sweetroll in your face?” asked Muz-Ra, trying to sound sincerely concerned. Kitty answered dejectedly, “Face, body, pretty much all over me! Yeah. Of course, I know she didn’t realize I’d gone blind.” “I imagine she was pretty upset Kitty. I don’t think you should blame her,” pointed out Udaran. “I don’t really. It was a stupid idea. But she’s GOT to know how tough it is to get sticky icing out of fur!”
“I doubt she was really thinking much about that. I expect it was pretty much an instinctive reaction,” Muz-Ra explained. “Well, if nothing else, I’m pretty sure she’s sworn off sweetrolls for life!” Udaran laughed. “Yeah… me too actually,” Kitty agreed.
Udaran changed the subject, “So, at any rate Milahme took the news pretty much as expected.” “Oh? Is she going to be leaving?” asked Muz-Ra. “She’s not sure yet,” Udaran answered. "She’s going to take a few days to consider it I think.“ "That’s a good plan,” Muz-Ra decided. “Can you pass me that soap again Udie? This stuff is tough!” asked Kitty from the noise of the shower.	(continued…)

Sabhira’s Daughter #4


“…so I’m looking for your advice on how to handle this,” Blue concluded to H, the owner of the Tails magazines, and Bhusaran who stood for him in all things related to the local law and the Jarl. H looked to Bhusaran, who indicated no particular opinion on the matter. “Of course,” H responsed, “any found money from a crime should be turned over to the Jarl.” “Of course… if it’s definitely from Dahleena,” agreed Bhusaran, “You’re sure it’s her stash?” “Pretty sure. I mean, who else would have left it?” Blue replied. Bhusaran perked up, “So you’re NOT sure it’s hers? Is that what you’re saying?”
“I don’t… I mean, I THINK…” Blue stammered. “What she’s saying is NO, she found some gold, but she doesn’t know who left it there,” Muz-Ra interjected, understanding Bhusaran’s unvoiced implication. “That’s what I THOUGHT she said,” Bhusaran smiled. “Oh… OH! I get it!” Blue burst out, turning to Muz-Ra “Get what?” said H with a frown, “There’s nothing to get. Is there?” “NO!” declared Blue, Muz-Ran and Kitty simultaneously.
“So, congratulations on your newfound wealth Blue. What do you think you’ll do with it?” H asked innocently. Blue took a moment to consider, then replied hesitantly, “Well, I’d like to help out those who were most hurt by the murders I think.” “That’s very kind of you Blue.” smiled Bhusaran, genuinely moved by Blue’s charity. Blue went on, “Yes… Arabhi and Sabhira are gone, but I’d like to give it to Milahme and Udaran I think,” confirmed Blue.
Kitty interjected for her friend, “You should at least keep a little for yourself Blue. You did find it after all.” “I… I don’t really want any. It seems somehow wrong,” Blue protested. “Well, why don’t you go tell them,” suggested Bhusaran, “However, I do advise you don’t tell anyone else.” “Yes, that amount of gold is troublesome. Best keep this quiet,” agreed H. “I will. Thanks H, Bhusaran. You’re always great advisors,” Blue said, almost bowing.
H proposed, “After that, I advise you to find Ubergard and have her escort you to retrieve it and we’ll keep it safe in our vault.” “That’s totally up to you of course, Blue. But you need to keep it safe. We can help you with that – if you trust us,” added Bhusaran “Of course I do!”, Blue insisted, “And thanks again!” The three turned to go.
Kitty sighed, “Well, that’s that. I guess it’s the right thing to do though.” Muz-Ra proclaimed, “It’s the PERFECT thing to do. Good idea Blue, giving it to Milahme and Udaran.” “Yeah. I’m feeling better about it already. I guess we’d better go tell them.” Kitty sighed again, imagining other scenarios but accepting that they just weren’t going to happen.
Quietly to H, Bhusaran asked, “Are you really going to let them keep it all?” “Bhusaran, don’t you know me better by now? I may be sharp when dealing with our suppliers, distributors or the authorities, but the girls are our bread and butter. I’d never do anything to cheat them. We make plenty on the Tails. Far better to keep the girls happy,” responsed H, somewhat suprised that Bhusaran would question his motives. “Ok, but if the Jarl finds out, he’ll be furious,” observed Bhusaran “Then it’s our job to make sure he doesn’t find out.”

Sabhira’s Daughter #3


“Red! Red, wake up! It’s important!” whispered Blue early in the morning the next day. “Huh? Oh… Hi Blue. What’s up?” asked Muz-Ra groggily. “I found something Red. Something big,” fretted Blue, barely able to keep her voice down. “Grmph… What time is it?” mumbled Kitty from her bed. Turning back towards Kitty, Blue replied, “Oh, about 7 in the morning, Kitty.” “7 in the morning? NOTHING important ever happens at 7 in the morning!” declared Kitty as she lay back down.
“Oh wake up you sleepyheads and listen! I was out early this morning, picking some herbs outside the valley,” whispered Blue excitedly. “At 7 in the morning? What, do you never sleep?” asked Muz-Ra incredulously. “Actually, not much, but that’s not important. What IS important is that I was looking for these herbs that I use in my tea and I noticed something behind some rocks… something sparkly. Turned out it was metal. It was the bands of a chest that had been hidden.” said Blue. “And? Did you open it?” asked Muz-Ra, coming to attention now. “Yes… Red, Kitty… it’s full of gold!” whispered Blue.
“GOLD?” exclaimed Kitty, suddenly taking an interest. “Yes. I think it’s Dahleena’s stash,” Blue replied. “Really? She DID say she had some gold hidden around somewhere outside,” stated Muz-Ra, “How much Blue?” “It’s almost full Red. It’s a LOT of gold! Red, I don’t know what to do.” “Well, first don’t tell us any more. Right now you’re the only one who knows where it is, and we should keep it that way till we decide what to do,” Muz-Ra suggested.
“We HAVE to tell H don’t we?” asked Kitty. “That’s the proper thing to do, yes. What do you think Blue? It IS your find. In Skyrim, posession is 9/10ths of ownership. 10/10ths really. You can just keep it you know,” said Muz-Ra. “I don’t WANT it Red. That kind of thing is just trouble. Especially in that amount. As soon as someone knew I had it, I’d be in constant danger. I’m happy here Red. I don’t want anything to mess up my life here,” Blue responded, somewhat worried. “Then we need to talk to H and Bhusaran. Kitty, you’re the only other person that knows about this right now. You OK with that?” “Well, dammit, I’d love to be rich honestly. But I guess Blue has a point. Let’s see what H and Bhusaran have to say. They’ve always been straight with us before.” “Ok – but till we talk to them, don’t say anything to ANYONE,” stated Muz-Ra.
“You sure you don’t want to just keep it Blue? If it’s too much, I’m SURE me and Red could help you out there!” asked Kitty hopefully. “NO Kitty. You haven’t been here long enough to understand. It’s dangerous to have that much gold in one place!” stated Blue, flatly rejecting the idea.
“She’s right Kitty. There are people around here that would slit your throat for a fraction of gold of that amount. Not IN the Chateau mind you, but word gets around,” observed Muz-Ra. “Well… ok,” Kitty responded, “Just checking.”
“Um. Kitty, we’re going to go find H. You wearing that?” asked Muz-Ra. “Huh? Oh. I guess not. Give me a second to change.” Kitty replied. “Ok, but lets…” started Blue.
“Done!” interrupted Kitty. “How DO you do that?” asked Muz-Ra, incredulously. “What I want to know is how she gets into that at all, without a zipper!” added Blue. “Well it’s a CATsuit you know. It’s a kind of magic. You wouldn’t understand. It’s a cat thing,” Kitty answered mysteriously.

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