Just a Skyrim fanfic: Extended cut

A bold move

Sialius: The diplomats are traveling into Skyrim with a small convoy. They'll cross the border into the reach. The meeting will be held in Markarth, the understone keep. The redguards were cautious about moving too far into the province. We will be there as knight representatives. You and your friends have proved nothing but useful this far. And what is some conversation around a table compared to killing waves of dominion soldiers?

Maximus: Something a bit more peaceful for once, eh? I'm in. Lets head to Markarth

Sialius: If they stick to their schedule, they should be crossing the border within the hour

Malpen: We'll have a small security detail with us just in case of a dominion ambush

(Maximus, Malpen, Sialius, Ralof, Hadvar, and a small group of knights meet Leonidas at Markarth)

Maximus: Where are Serana and Miraak?

Leonidas: They're both taking the day off and relaxing for a while. I'd say they've earned it

Maximus: Why didn't you take it off?

Leonidas: Nobody can do this the way I can. Plus, I'm pretty much doing this for fun

Sialius: This is war. Could you maybe enjoy yourself a little less?

Leonidas: Choose a job you love, you never have to work a day in your life

(They all head inside to see the redguard council members who just arrived)

Sialius: Gentlemen. Welcome to Skyrim. I trust you had a pleasant journey?

Kalort: That's one way of describing it

Sialius: Yes. Shall we begin? Everyone please take a seat

(Everyone sits down)

Sialius: My friends. It is a honor to have you here. Would anyone like a drink?

Jartod: Spare us your pleasantries, general. We don't want to remain here any longer than necessary. Especially with the dominion out and about

Kalort: I assume you seek hammerfell's aid with this little war of yours?

Leonidas: War of ours? This war encompasses us all. The dominion are trying to spread everywhere. They've been sighted in Skyrim, Solstheim, Elsweyr, Morrowind, Black Marsh, Valenwood, Cyrodiil, and High Rock

Jartod: Really? I don't see any dominion soldiers in hammerfell

Maximus: Why wait around until you do?

Kalort: You may be right. But we are here now, so we may as well listen to the proposals you have for us. Lets hear them then

Sialius: Actually, I was thinking we could discuss terms mutually. There's no reason we can't all walk away from this happy

Kalort: Indeed. Very well, what do you want to discuss first?

Sialius: Before I can offer anything, what kind of aid would you be prepared to give?

Kalort: That depends on what we would receive in return. So far I have seen no reason that we should help you

Leonidas: (Thinks) Gods, it's like sitting at a table full of Nazeems

Jartod: As we said, this is your war. Us helping would only strain our relationship with the dominion

Sialius: What is it you want then?