The Outcasts

Chapter 12

"What kind of favor do you need?" Lod asked walking to his cupboard to fix dinner. "I need a small shipment to start, but I can't pay for it today...." he says shakily. Lod pours himself some mead. "When would I receive the payment for today's amount? " he takes a long sip. "In two weeks I'll have the amount for today and the amount for the larger shipment." Lod nods pointing at all he has. "Leave me some so I can stay in business." Lod gestures as he drinks. Goblin walks over taking just enough to kick start some small projects but a bit more for the Sonic Foundation Remover. He stands about to take his leave but pauses. "Why are you so eager to do business with me? I mean, a lot of people would've acted differently. " Lod puts his mead down. "Because even though I'm a Stormcloak, that doesn't mean trust is out of reach to those who aren't Nords. And besides, you're really easy to spot, if you scam me, I'll find you.." Goblin's expression changes to uncertainty. "Ok......good to know.." he says as he walks out.  He puts his mask back on, and walks to the left down Lod's ramp toward the city exit. A guard passes him who looks him over. "And what exactly am I supposed to think when I look at you?" He asks unsettled. "I'm......the forest monster! I come to kidnap all the bad children that don't respect their elders!" he says acting ridiculously  waving his arms around. The guard takes a moment then breaks into a laugh. "That'll get em! My mom used to tell me the Draugr would eat me up if I didn't behave. Where are you off to forest monster?" the guard asks jokingly.  Goblin calms down seeing his lie worked. "Markarth, parents paid me the scare the brat, maybe he'll watch his mouth more often." The guard pats Goblin's shoulder firmly in a respectful, friendly way. "Talos praise you, we need more responsible youth." Goblin walks on out of the city and begins up the path towards the base of the Jerral mountains.  The path twists and turns until he sees a small  split with a tree in between the middle of the stone walls. He decides this will be the easiest way up as he equips the wall claws. He notices they wont last much longer after the climb up. "Just get me where I need to go..." He jumps up gripping the solid stone mountainside and begins his ascent.