The Noble Legate

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Marcus Avicus, Thane of Solitude, Noble of the Colovian Highlands and Commander in the IV Legion, with one of his captains, Hadvar, in the Frostfruit inn, Rorikstead. While an imperial scout is playing the drums for the commander.

"Too much partying they said! I won't tolerate it! I'll prove to them I deserve to be stationed in Solitude with the Thanes!" Said Marcus as he paced back and forth.

"Sir.." said Hadvar in a nervous voice.

"What is it now, soldier? Can't you see I'm in a bad mood?" replied Marcus with an angry tone.

"Sorry sir, I'm just reporting that the men have set up camp, just outside the town." said Hadvar.

"Bah, is that all? You'd better have a better reason to disturb me again next time or else, understand captain?" said Marcus as he crossed his arms.

"Of course, my apologies sir. And our orders?" asked Hadvar.

"Get to work with scouting that fort, I want a full report tomorrow. The sooner we get that fort, the sooner I may return to Solitude." replied Marcus.

"Of course sir. I'll get on in right away." replied Hadvar as he went back to camp.

"And who told you to stop? Play that drum soldier!" ordered Marcus to the tired scout.

"Sorry sir, I was...uh.. just resting my arms a bit! Won't happen again!" said the scout with a little fear in his voice.

*sigh*... "Tell me soldier, why do I want to capture that fort as soon as possible, other then to finally be able to return to Solitude?" asked Marcus to the scout.

"Uhm... for the... glory of the empire?" replied the scout while still drumming.

"No you insolent fool! I was invited to the biggest party in Skyrim this season! And it's just a few weeks from now! Invited by Elisif herself! But now I'm stuck with capturing a fort from the hands of a few idiot barbarians! Do you know what that means naive?" said Marcus.

"You... uh... won't be going?" replied the scout having a hard time talking and drumming.

"Oh as sure as Oblivion I will! You'll see, they will all see! I will attend and have great influence on the other thanes and nobles in no time!" laughed Marcus. "But first, I'll give them something to talk about alright! Fort Sungurd is as good as mine! And my position will rise to above and beyond!" he continued.

"Now go fetch a lute! You're drumming is insufferable!" ordered Marcus.

( I felt as I had to make Hadvar reporting in for his Commander as I had with Ralof! Hope you all like it! And check out Ralofs report if you haven't yet! )