Skyrim - Beauty and The Orc: Ch. 2 - Engaged

-Later that evening, Moth goes back to The Hag’s Cure to fetch Kysali. Bothela and Muiri have fetched a comfortable dress and boots to wear in place of her armor. She still wears the Amulet of Mara about her neck. Kysali looks up and smiles as she sees Moth enters the shop. He smiles closing the door gently behind him. He goes up to the women as they finish preparing a bag of various medicines for Kysali.-

Moth: Are we ready to go?
Bothela: Yes. She’s all ready to go. (hands him the bag of potions) There’s healing potions, salves for her wounds, and bandages. Make sure you put the salve on first before putting on clean bandages. The salve disinfects the wounds and helps with the healing. Have her take it easy; no heavy lifting, no long rides, no (winks) “strenuous activities.”
Moth: (raises a brow) What’s that supposed to mean?
Bothela: (cackles as she walks past him) It means what it means, Orc.

-Moth turns back to Kysali curiously as Muiri helps her from the cot. Kysali hides her pain with a smile as she slowly makes her way to Moth. He smiles down at her, admiring her strength.-

Muiri: Take it easy, Kysali.
Kysali: Thank you, Muiri, Bothela.
-Kysali goes to pull gold from the coin purse on her belt, but Bothela stops her.-

Bothela: That won’t be necessary, dear. It’s on the house.
Kysali: But I’ve used up a good bit of your stock. I have to pay you for it.
Bothela: We can manage. Besides (flicks the amulet around Kysali’s neck) you have a wedding to save up for.
Kysali: (looks from the amulet to Bothela) Thank you…for everything.
Bothela: Think nothing of it. I hope you get better soon and, if I don’t see you before you leave, congratulations on your wedding.

-Kysali nods and exchanges gentle hugs with Muiri and Bothela before leaving with Moth. The moon shines down on the darkened streets as the two slowly make their way to Understone Keep. Kysali’s arm his hooked through Moth’s for support.-

Kysali: You don’t have to walk slowly on my account. I can keep up.
Moth: You shouldn’t push yourself too hard. It will open your wounds back up. As deep as they are, it’s best to take your time.
Kysali: (sighs) I hate being a burden…
Moth: You’re no burden. More like welcomed company.
Kysali: (scoffs holding up the amulet) Is it because of this?
Moth: (smiles) Nothing gets past you. You’re strong, clever. I’d be honored to face the challenges of life with you….(blushes) if…you feel the same way.

-Kysali blushes and hugs Moth’s arm.-

Kysali: I do. We can get to know each other better while I’m healing.

-Moth hands Kysali the satchel of medicine before he gently picks her up in his arms. He carries her to Understone Keep. She wraps her arms around his neck, snuggling her head under his chin.-

Kysali: My hand is yours.
Moth: And mine is yours.