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| "Really Red, I don't understand why you don't just go ahead and move in with the Jarl. Everyone knows you and he are lovers!" Kitty said as the three lounged around up on the battlements, once again admiring the sunset. | | | "It's just... we're so_happy_ right now, I'm just afraid constant daily life with each other might kill the romance," Muz-Ra replied.

"Or it just might turn into something deeper you know." | | | "Well, we're in no hurry. We'll get there eventually. Or maybe we won't."

"That's ok, as long as you know that there's nothing tying you down to live here. You're really not even an employee anymore. After all, you outrank me now_Lady_ Muz-Ra!" | | | "Oh, don't give me that. You've just hit on why I'm not ready to move in permanently yet. There's all that...protocol! I hate it! And really, I still value my independence. Plus..."

"What?"

"You and Ubergard... You're my family!" | | | "Oh Red, and you are ours and always will be! You don't have to_live_ with us for that."

"Would it help if I said I like it here?"

"Sure. I shouldn't pry. You and the Jarl have your own ways. I just want you to be happy." | | | "And that's just it. I_am_ happy, and so is Balgruuf. I'd hate to do anything that might change that."

"Like marriage?" Ubergard asked, speaking up for the first time. | | | Red sighed. "Well, yeah. That too. I mean, what's the point of marriage when you can't have kids?"

"Commitment?" offered Ubergard. | | | Muz-Ra just shrugged and they all spent a long time just looking up at the sky enjoying each other's company in silence. It_was_ a family... of a sort, Kitty mused. | | | Finally Muz-Ra rose. "Well, I'd better get going. Mustn't keep the Jarl waiting!"

"Ok. We'll be at the Bannered Mare if you ever manage to tear yourself away from him!" laughed Kitty.

"Thanks, but if I ever do leave to meet you guys there, its because he tore himself away from me!" | | | "Well... see you in the morning then." Kitty said as Muz-Ra headed out of the balcony.

"Have a good time!" Ubergard called.

"You too Uber, Kitty. Say 'hi' to Mikael for me. | |