I am Laeilwyn Riverpool (A Skyrim Adventure)

Chapter Twenty Four: Ramblings of a Drunken Nord

-Brynjolf's Perspective-

I looked down at Elle while she slept. She looked so peaceful, and content. I was happier than I've ever been. But for some reason, I just couldn't sleep tonight. Being awake was so much better than dreaming now. Maybe a drink will help. I thought. I slipped out of bed, being very careful not to wake Elle, and put on my armor before heading downstairs to the bar.

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All I could see around my was my reflection in the tankards that surrounded me. I was considerably drunker, but still not sleepy. Something was still bothering me. I needed to go figure it out. I pushed open the door, stumbling a little bit. It was barely beginning to be light outside. I went over to the Temple of Mara and opened the door.

"Erandur! Just the lad I was looking for!"

Erandur turned around from tending to a wounded soldier. "Brynjolf? Welcome. How can I help you?"

"I need some advice, man to man."

"Advice?" He asked, confused.

"I was hoping you'd know a trick or two. I mean, you've been with Elle for a long while, right?

He wiped his hands with a rag. "I suppose. Why?"

"You must know what she's like in... you know... right?" I slurred a little bit.

"In what? Battle?"

I laughed. "Oh Erandur, I can always rely on you for a good laugh, can't I?" I stumbled a little bit, and he came over to help me sit on a pew. "No, unfortunately that just needs practice. Right now, I was hoping you'd be able to help me create a potion, one that can help me with my, uh, stamina, if you know what I mean?"

Erandur raised his eyebrows. "What does that have to do with Elle?"

I laughed loudly. "Oh, there you go again, makin' me laugh. Well to be honest with you lad, she's better than me in bed and she knows it. I can't stand it."

Erandur narrowed his eyes at me. "You two... are together?"

I nodded. "But don't tell Elle I told you, she'll get soooo mad." I hiccupped.

"Let's get you back down to the Cistern, then." Erandur helped me up and guided me down the ladder in the mausoleum to my bed. "I'll get working on that potion, you rest now."

"Thanks Erandur, you're a good lad. Always...helping...a brother out..." I drifted off to sleep.