The Assassin

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As Arthur returned to the sanctuary after his Muiri contract, he saw everyone was greeting someone. He went to see that it was the Night Mother's keeper, bringing the Night Mother to the sanctuary, and becoming a new member of the family.

After the greeting was done, they all went back to business and Astrid called to speak with Arthur.
"Hmph, good I was done speaking to that muttering fool anyway." said Astrid sounding annoyed. "So how went your first real contract? A bit more exciting than what Nazir has been giving?" she asked.
"I did what had to be done, nothing more." replied Arthur not wanting to reveal his ordeal in Windhelm.
"Of course brother, of course. And from what my little ravens tell me, you handled yourself quiet well." she said hinting she knew what happened.
"So what will change now that the Night Mother has returned?" said Arthur quickly, trying to change the subject.
"Very little, I can assure you. The Night Mother represents a chapter in the Dark Brotherhood's history that has long since passed." said Astrid. "Today we live by our own rules. It is how our sanctuary has survived for so long." she continued.
Arthur remained silent, but his silence was channeling agreement with what she said.
"My only worry is her keeper. I'm not sure what he expects bringing the Night Mother here, but he will learn that this is my sanctuary."
Arthur gave a simple nod.
"But you don't need to worry yourself with all this brother, why don't you rest for a while? I'm sure you had a long journey," Astrid assured. "Or you could speak with Nazir for a few contracts. If you want to keep busy." she continued.
"I'll see if he has anything." replied Arthur as he went.

( Hope you like it! I admit, this one was hard to do, I actually had to do. I didn't have this picture so I had to make it from scratch. )