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He had made his way back and arrived at the camp to find Rose sitting on a log near the fire observing Rigmor. She noticed him and had raised her gaze to ask him, \u201cHow did it go? Did Lucan and Camillia have what we needed? We\u2019re the Thalmor still about? I also need to show you something if you have those supplies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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The adventurer watched Rose as she took the bandages from him. She went, knelt near Rigmor, and began to treat her. As she finished treating her, she turned and said to him, \u201cCome closer and look at this!\u201d She watched the adventurer step forward then slide the fur away from her shoulders to reveal what she had found.<\/p>\n\n\n

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He was moved by what was revealed to him. She had been abused with a slaver\u2019s lash repeatedly until the skin on her shoulders and back had been permanently scarred. He responded to Rose, \u201cShe is lucky to still be living after suffering through that alone. I wonder what this girl could have done to spurn someone to just deepened levels or cruelty?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was silence as his eyes began to pool with tears that filled him from seeing what she had endured. Rose had noticed his reaction, pulled the fur back up and added the new ones as well. She then stood up, walked over, and sat down on the log again waiting for him to join her.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The adventurer looked over at the injured girl, then spoke to Rose, \u201cHer name is Rigmor, Rigmor of Bruma!\u201d Rose responded, \u201cHow do you know that?\u201d The adventurer replied, “Her posters are up all over the town of Riverwood. The Thalmor harassed me at the entry to the town. They have posted a reward of 15,000 Gold Coins for her, Dead or Alive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was silence that fell between Rose and the adventurer after she heard that. She considered then said, \u201cI know what you saw and heard, but I am not going to judge this girl until I hear her side. Especially considering it involves the Thalmor.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The adventurer replied, \u201cI agree, think about it, she is with title to be referred to as \u2018Rigmor of Bruma\u2019. The Thalmor would not have used that designation without there being respect for who she was if not what she was.\u201d He pondered briefly then asked Rose, \u201cOkay, what\u2019s next?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rose responded, \u201cI\u2019ve been thinking about it. If you can stay a while longer, I will need some food and medicine to help her healing process. Can you, will you stay?\u201d He never hesitated, \u201cOf course, what is it you need me to do?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rose signed slightly then said, \u201cThere\u2019s an Alchemist. She lives across the way from the hunter\u2019s camp. She has a cabin in a clearing, upward towards the right after you cross over the White River. She has a herbal and vegetable garden growing alongside of it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She paused a moment watching him then continued, \u201cShe makes a potion with Nettles that could help her. She also may have some cabbage and other things we need so I can make some soup to help her recover.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The adventurer asked, \u201cWhat is her name, this Alchemist?\u201d Rose replied, \u201cAnise is her name, just let her know that I sent you to gather the supplies. Whatever you do though, don\u2019t go down into the cellar if you happen to be the curious type.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The adventurer and Rose stood up. She began to turn, looked back at him. The adventurer smiled slightly and replied, \u201cOkay, I\u2019ll get the items from Anise, and I won\u2019t go exploring her private cellar.\u201d Rose chuckled at him and said, \u201cOh, her cuirass was damaged, can you take it into Alvor\u2019s in Riverwood and ask Hedren if he can do us a favor and repair it? Hedren works for Alvor and is learning the craft from him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The adventurer replied, \u201cSure, hand it to me and I\u2019ll make sure I speak to Hedren about repairing it. Besides, it will give me some time to see if I notice any more of the Thalmor lurking around the town.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rose responded, \u201cThank you so much I, we can\u2019t thank you enough for staying to help with her recovery. I\u2019ll have to think of some way to repay you for all your efforts. \u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The adventurer replied, \u201cThere is no need for you to repay me, I am staying because she, Rigmor, needs our help. There\u2019s a story here to learn. Let\u2019s get her healthy again so we can discover what that is. Maybe, she\u2019ll be able to tell us why the Thalmor have such a keen interest in her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rose replied, \u201cHere, take these coins with you at least, it will help pay for what is needed.\u201d The adventurer turned and said as he walked away towards the boat, \u201cI\u2019ll be back soon, take good care of our girl.\u201d The adventurer held out his open hand and received the gold coins. He turned, walked toward the boat sitting at the shore, and sensed Rose watching him as he faded into the trees that hid the campsite from others on the lake.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

He had made his way back and arrived at the camp to find Rose sitting on a log near the fire observing Rigmor. She noticed him and had raised her gaze to ask him, \u201cHow did it go? Did Lucan and Camillia have what we needed? We\u2019re the Thalmor still about? I also need to … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":4,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-602","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-rigmor"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sleeplessprogrammer.net\/brainexpression\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sleeplessprogrammer.net\/brainexpression\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sleeplessprogrammer.net\/brainexpression\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sleeplessprogrammer.net\/brainexpression\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sleeplessprogrammer.net\/brainexpression\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=602"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/sleeplessprogrammer.net\/brainexpression\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1703,"href":"https:\/\/sleeplessprogrammer.net\/brainexpression\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602\/revisions\/1703"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sleeplessprogrammer.net\/brainexpression\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sleeplessprogrammer.net\/brainexpression\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=602"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sleeplessprogrammer.net\/brainexpression\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}