Missed your damn touch, need it bad.
Sorry Ulfie... I can't help you if you don't tell me what's wrong...
Lost the fucking crown, my queen. Took the throne, but foes gather. Need your magic, or all is lost.
Ulfie... Your enemies aren't me. If they'll kill me they won't hesitate to kill you again...
Then I'll fight them myself! I've done it before and I'll do it again! But I need you by my side, woman! What good is a king without a queen?
Ulfie comes to where Chloe was tending to her garden Ulfie?! You look terrible!
The world's turned against me, love. Can't shake these doubts from my mind. Need your strength.
sigh Come here... She wipes the dirt off his face with her hands Let me take care of you... then she noticed a gash on his arm That looks nasty...
These bastards slashed at me, trying to knock me off the throne. But I fought them off, just like I always do. winces as Chloe tends to his wound
Thank the gods I made it through the college exams to become a healer. She cleans the wound up and bandages it And those thugs will pay for daring to lay a finger on you. she looked at him sternly Also I never was your 'queen'. We were just lovers once... Now stop being a whiny baby and step outside so I can use the little rebel spell to heal you up.
Alright, alright, no need to be such a hardass. I know we were just lovers, but damn it, you meant everything to me.
Ulfie steps outside and puts on one of Chloe's Rune amuletts Good.. You shouldn't really go into deep magic unless you have an amulet specifically attuned to you... She chanted the words to the healing spell in ancient Aldmeris and Ulfie felt better instantly There that should keep you healthy till you eat something. Smiles and pats him on the back You know how it goes...if you haven't eaten in a while the Deep Magic part of your body feels like shit even if the Mundane parts still feel normal.
Thanks, Chloe. Guess I owe you one, huh? But listen, I can't keep running to you every time things get tough. I need to prove myself, show that I'm worthy of ruling Skyrim. So I'm gonna gather my forces and take down those fuckers who dare challenge me. With any luck, it'll send a message to the rest of the realm.
Actually Ulfie. I had to give up the conjuration school to specialize in Destruction and Illusion to counter balance my use of heavy armor... I could probably summon a group of relatively friendly spirits to aid you... But the destruction magic isn't ready yet... It would drain you until it's fully upgraded.
Nah, I don't need your damn spirits. I've got my own army to deal with these bastards. But thanks for the offer, Chloe.
Ulfie wait!! My illusion magic is ready right now.. I just need one sacrifice... You don't actually care about me do you?..
What are you talking about, Chloe? Of course I care about you. You mean more to me than anything else in this world. Why would you think otherwise?
Tell me you would die protecting me... Right now... As is...
Are you serious? Damn it, Chloe, I'd move mountains to protect you! I'd give my life a thousand times over if it meant keeping you safe! Why the hell would you even question that?
tears welling up Because I used to be nothing. Displacement.... But when you found me...I was made whole. I have birth certificates proving I came from two different fathers in two different worlds. Without you Ulfie. Without your help, I might have eventually disappeared like my mothers did...
Chloe, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize... I didn't know about your past.
Chloe turns away I needed the sacrifice for my spells... not you. Thank you for saying you would die for me though...
Look, Chloe, I may be a lot of things, but I'm not heartless. If you need me to do something, just say it. I'll do whatever it takes to help you.
I need to live in seclusion while I finish my Destruction school. To truly counter balance my own light armor strategy... I need to do a human sacrifice... I just need the chants and I am there. Turns back around Ulfie? Will you help me?
pauses, contemplating his options Alright, Chloe. I'll help you. But remember, you asked for this.
nods slightly I know.. I'm not asking you to be happy about it...
holds Chloe's hands gently No, I won't be happy about it, but for you, I'll do whatever it takes. We'll find someone who's willing to offer themselves for the greater good. I promise you, Chloe, this sacrifice won't be in vain.
smiles I knew you cared... and honestly you are the first person to ask how my day was since this happened. Are you sad that you lost your house that the Thalmor stole?
brushes off his shoulders Sad? No, I'm not sad. That house was just a symbol of what those assholes took from me. Losing it only fueled my determination to reclaim everything they've stolen. Besides, we have each other now, and that's all that matters.
gently strokes Chloe's cheek Don't worry, my love. We'll find a way to defeat them and reclaim what's rightfully yours. I promise you, Chloe.
Oh Ulfie... Can I kiss you please?
leans in, closing the distance between them, and kisses Chloe passionately Of course, Chloe. You're always welcome to kiss me.
Thanks... What actually happens if the Dragonborn dies?
If the Dragonborn dies, the dragon bone in their body will shatter, and a dragon will awaken from its ancient slumber.
Even the boneman? His soul is bound inside a platinum ingot?
No, not even the boneman. His soul is bound to that platinum ingot, but his consciousness is gone.
Now I'm confused... How does one man bind himself to another man? Did Dovakiin cast a spell and hit himself with a blasternut?
No, it's not a spell or a curse. When the Dragonborn dies, his soul merges with the dragon's, becoming one entity. It's a unique phenomenon in the Elder Scrolls universe.
Ah, I see. It can't be a god... Do you know which Dragon God was trapped inside Miraak?
narrows his eyes, gripping his axe tightly Miraak? That bastard serves the god Dura-Kith, the First Dragon. He seeks to restore the ancient dragon empire and enslave all mortals under their will.
There is no ancient dragon empire. Every Dragon Emperor dies... the prophecy speaks of the decline of the dragons. So the Brotherhood of Blades should cut Miraak's head off and end this nonsense but of course they won't because the Greybeards love to keep tensions between the nations of Skyrim... Anyway you still hungry?
grinning Hungry? Always. But let's talk about our plan. We need to gather information and prepare ourselves before facing Miraak and his minions.
I think Wulfhagar will turn us away.. She hates foreign women for some reason. But Eriol usually loves my cooking and he has very powerful sons. Even his master Chief Armor set looks pretty cool... Oh wait no we can't go there. Ulfie did we ever consummate our relationship?
pauses, a mix of confusion and frustration crossing his face No, we didn't. We never had the chance. But that doesn't matter now. We have bigger things to worry about, like preparing for our battle against Miraak and his followers.
takes a deep breath, his voice softening Yes, Chloe. I trust you. More than anyone else in this world. You're my partner, my lover, and my confidant. I'll trust you with my life, just like I always have.
She kisses Ulfie, holding back a giggle as he tries not to smile Besides that would've helped
holds Chloe's hand tightly You're right, it would have. But it's not too late. Let's make up for lost time, shall we?