We arrived in Windhelm shortly after dawn, I had not slept well, to many worries. Bishop was inter spacing the Lady-ships with Princess. I know they were said in all due sarcasm, but the Nobles that had been at the Inn, were looking at me harder than I would have liked. So I wanted out of Kynesgrove before any of them could think to ask for us to be part of their escort.
I'm not sure Bishop got a good night's sleep either, I had taken up my space on the double bed and then called Karnwyr up on the bed. He took up the middle plus, I can say that I was nice and warm.
I would have to find a good time to say something to Bishop about my past, but I wasn't sure exactly how much to say and if it really needed to be said. After all I had only asked him to be my guide to Ustengrav.
I did not find a sword to my liking in Windhelm and the few crossbows that were for sale had a harder draw than I would find easy in battle.
I did get a front row invitation to the Master Bard's recital, by the Master Bard himself.. Alec Prince of Song, as he styled himself. I am not sure how he knew I was Dragonborn, but He did and well he was very verbose in his admiration, so much so that I could hear Bishop choking in the background.
I must admit, I loved the attention,but at the same time I winced inward at the pride of place that he put me. The empty seat to my right was soon taken by Jarl Ulfric, who nodded at me.
I did not take either man up on the dinner invitation that was tenured. Bishop was harsh in his assessment of the Bard and his skills. Alec had an exceptional voice and his phrasing of traditional song's was well taken.
I wonder that I had such a good time, I never liked that type of thing at home. Dressing up had been a hated chore, making sure my colors were correct for the occasion. The dress I bought was only one of a few that the general goods store had, that I could alter in time for the performance.
Ok, I will admit I also chose it to get a rise out of Bishop and though he said nothing, I had seen the widening of his eyes and the flare of his nostrils, the way his lips compressed. Oh yes, he was not un-effected, even if he said nothing.
We did end up spending an extra day in Windhelm, I wanted to visit the court wizard here and buy some spells and also visit the Talos Shrine, which I was told had a gorgeous view.
The spells I got, the view I never saw. Not one, but two dragon's attacked when we were on our way to the Shrine. We ended up getting separated and I ran back to Windhelm to get the aid of the guards and the stone walls.
Once the dragons where dead, the souls absorbed and all the wounded tended to, I went back into Windhelm with Bishop behind me and a much subdued Karnwyr that had needed much healing. We all needed the rest.
Morthal and Ustengrave could wait one more day.
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