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| | | Udaran led the small group through the main street uneventfully, arriving finally at a sign in front of a large building.

" This is the Bannered Mare, Kitty. It's Whiterun's main inn and tavern. The regulars here are used to H's models dropping in from time to time. In fact, some of the less inhibited girls have made quite a bit of side money entertaining some of the patrons. Just be aware that not all Nords are fans of Khajiits and Argonians. But the proprietor has good security and you should have no trouble if you don't actively try and start it." Udaran explained.

"No problem there Udie!" Kitty reassured her.

Muz-Ra added, "Once we get settled in, I'll be going out to meet my boyfriends. Don't wait up!"

| | | A few eyebrows were raised as the group filed in, but at the arrival of Ubergard, most returned to their drinks. A bard played a instrumental tune and the quiet returned to normal volume as conversation resumed.

"Could we get a room tonight Hulda? We're going to be doing some travelling tomorrow." said Udaran to a middle-aged woman behind the bar.

"Sure Udie," replied the barmaid and owner. "Hi Muz-Ra, Uber. Who's the new kitten?"

"That's Kitty." said Udaran by way of introduction.

"Kitty huh? Somehow I doubt that's her real name... Oh, but Mikael's going to like her!" Hulda said, eyeing Kitty. | | | Udaran asked Hulda, "Don't let him get too frisky would you?"

"If he got too frisky, he wouldn't be working here!" assured the proprietress, "You needn't worry about him, unless you worry about Kitty too." Then, changing the subject, she added, "The upstairs room is empty, go ahead and unload your stuff there. With Ubergard here, no one's going to mess with you tonight."

Udaran turn and addressed her small group, "Ok girls, we've got the room upstairs for tonight." | | | Later that evening, after they had stowed their gear, all but Ubergard returned to the main room of the inn.

"See you later Kitty, Udie! Don't do anything I wouldn't do!" Muz-Ra called as she headed for the door.

Udaran muttered under her breath, "...as if there IS anything."

"Where's Uber?" Kitty asked, noting the big Argonian hadn't followed them downstairs.

"She thought it best if she stay in the room to guard our gear," said Udaran. | | | After a few more songs, the Bard put down his instrument and walked over to Kitty and Udaran.

"My, but that's quite an outfit, Lady Khajiit!" he noted to Kitty, "Reveals everything and nothing at once! What's your name if I may be so bold?"

"Oh! Hello. They call me Kitty." she answered shyly.

"Well hello Kitty! I'm Mikael. What brings you into my life?"

Udaran rolled eyes heavenward, either unnoticed by the Bard or unacknowledged.

"We're just stopping for the night... Mikael," answered Kitty as if testing the name on her tongue. "We're going to meet the caravan in the morning." | | | "Only one night? Well, then let me make it a special one for you. Do you like music?" the Bard asked.

"Sure!" Kitty replied enthusiastically.

"Then let me buy you a drink and I'll serenade you. What do you like to drink?" Mikael asked.

"We're not drinking tonight Bard," Udaran responded coldly.

"Speak for yourself, Udie! I'd like some wine, Mikael, and I thank you very much," stated the younger Khajiit, glaring back at Udaran after he had stepped away. | | | "Well, forgive me for interrupting interspecies love!" Udaran snorted quitely to Kitty.

"Hey, lighten up. I'm not going to get into trouble. But a girl likes to get some attention sometimes!" Kitty pointed out.

"Ok lovergirl, but keep on your toes. Mikael's a smooth one." Udaran warned, realizing her matronly response was really not appropriate here. Though young, Kitty needed no chaperone. Silently she cursed herself for overreaching her authority with the girl.

" Oh, I think I can handle him." Kitty assured her. | | | Mikael returned with two glasses of wine, handing one to Kitty.

"Here you are Kitty. And are you sure nothing for you Udaran?" said the Bard hopefully, "It's on me."

"No thanks Mikael. I think I smell some beef with my name on it. Have fun Kitty!" Udaran said as she walked towards the kitchen, inwardly realizing she was a third-wheel in this scenario. | | | "So, what shall I play for you Kitty? Something jaunty perhaps? Do you like to dance?" Mikael suggested.

"Oh yes! That would be great! We don't dance much over at the chateau. But... I don't really know your Nord dances. I might offend someone," Kitty warned.

"THAT is not possible, Kitty!" laughed the Bard, "We've had H's girls here before, and - trust me on this - nothing you can do would shock anyone here anymore!"

"Then yes! Please!" Kitty rose and began to move to Mikael's song. | | | As the wine began to do it's work, and Kitty felt more comfortable, she began to truly dance as no one in the Tavern had ever seen before. Though socially she felt somewhat awkward and out-of-place, in her body she knew she was confident. Among Khajiit, most were very lithe and nimble. Kitty would have put the best of them to shame. This was her element and, at least for a while, she revelled in it. | |