Sabhira's Daughter #12
#13 of Tails of the Khajiit
The Downside to Being Invisible.
| A while later, after having been re-united with her friends and suffering the karmic, blinding effect of the invisibility cloak...
"Helgen - he's in Helgen," said Kitty to the group, "But, he's part of a bandit group. Ri'saad's sent a Khajiit named Atahbah there."
"A bandit? Surely he hasn't brought his daughter into a group of bandits?" asked Udaran. |
| Udaran reminded Muz-Ra, "He is an evil Khajiit Red. He might have."
"Why on earth did Sabhira leave her with him then?" Muz-Ra responded, shocked.
"She had no choice Red," Udaran stated flatly.
"Poor girl. She would... have a hard life," pondered Muz-Ra. |
| Kitty then realized, "For all we know, she may be a bandit too. No reason to think otherwise really. We know nothing about her."
"That's true. If so, do you give all your gold to a criminal Udie?" Muz-Ra asked.
"I will give all of it to Sabhira's daughter, no matter who she is," Udaran said with confidence. |
| Muz-Ra looked down at the blinded Khajiit. "You can't see ANYTHING Kitty?" she sympathized.
"Not a damned thing. This really sucks you know. And... it's a bit scary. I don't think I'm going to use this damn cloak much but for warmth! And I don't think the clothes underneath are my style either. I don't think they matter," Kitty observed.
Udaran tried to console her, "Well, I really thank you Kitty. All this for someone you don't even know? It's pretty noble of you."
"Thanks Udie." said Kitty with a wan smile. |
| "You know, it's a long walk to Helgen and the day's half over. I'd rather not travel after dark," noted Muz-Ra.
"I understand Red, but it can't be helped. Atahbah's already on her way already. I know her. She's a nice person, but she's extremely loyal to Ri'saad," Udaran responded.
"Then we'll walk through the night. Ubergard will keep us safe, won't you Uber?" asked Muz-Ra to the giant Argonian. |
| The quiet giantess grunted and lifted her huge axe. "Virgindrung and I will, as long as you stay out of her arc." she stated.
"Virgindrung? I didn't know you named your axe Uber! You really were a warrior, weren't you?" Muz-Ra asked, suprised at the cliche.
"Only those under her protection need to know her name. Those under her blade learn it too late." said Ubergard, that wisp of a smile crossing her face for a moment. |
| Muz-Ra turned around and, in almost a whisper, said to Kitty, "I hope WE don't need to be virgins to be protected!" "No kidding," agreed Kitty, adding, "Hey! I just realized I can see again!" |
| Udaran turned abruptly and began down the steps, "Well then, let's not waste any time. We're off to Helgen!"
"Um... Udie... Where's Helgen?" asked Muz-Ra hopefully.
