Old Habits Die Hard Part Six, some old habits never die Options

[Grits]

The Watchmen within the gates clattered to attention as Camillus entered the City ahead of Martin Septim. The big Nord’s scarlet cloak swirled as he acknowledged their salutes and paused before the waiting Watch Captain.

Have I mentioned that I have SUCH a crush on Camillus? Maybe it’s the cloak!

Calidia exchanged glances with Gwinas, whose visage crumbled in dismay. “There is only one suite such as you require, and it is -” she hesitated, her gaze on the Bosmer. I realized that Gwinas occupied the grandest room in the hotel. Somehow I wasn’t surprised. I turned to Baurus and Jauffre.

Gwinas! I could never have dreamed that Julian would find herself evicting him from his hotel suite, how fun to see him again! And what an excellent reminder of the long journey starting when they got his note from the Sponsor.

[Acadian]

Whew! They make it safely to the Tiber Septim. I’ll bet the crowds en route were nerve-wracking for the Dragonguard. I could almost feel the Blades and soldiers getting ‘squeezed’ from all sides.

‘Calidia laid a beringed hand on her bateau neckline and took a deep, slow breath. Then she stepped forward to the counter.’
This was delightfully written, natural as can be, and so easy to envision.

And there’s Gwinas again. Julian the diplomat talks him right out of his quarters – very smooth!

I liked that Julian introduced Gwinas to Martin, as it gave a beautiful opportunity for Martin to display how well he balances his almost-Emperorness with his wonderful humility.

[ghastley]

The part about Julian not wearing a helm had me wondering for a moment, but then it dawned on me that she's deliberately being a distraction here, and drawing some of the attention to herself. I hope she puts one on when things get more complicated later on.

... as a priest of Akatosh bestowing a blessing. a nice reminder of how Martin's positioning himself at the present, even as he's wearing the Amulet of Kings to prove his claim to the throne.

[SubRosa]

The Watchmen within the gates
I keep expecting Rorsarch or Nite Owl to turn up...

The Hero of Kvatch!
Oh poor Julian, having to deal with praise!

and I recognized Gwinas.
Gwinas is still around! Yay, he was so much fun before. Oh noes, he's being kicked out, albeit most graciously.

“In the beginning, I served him because Emperor Uriel asked it of me before he died,” I spoke softly into the silence between us. “Then I began serving him because I know,” I put my right hand over my heart, just above where the Dragon lived in my belly, “I know that this man is our salvation. He has the Dragonblood in him.”
He we see Julian finally put it all in words. It is quite a journey she - and Martin - have been through.

[McBadgere]

OOooh, niiiice... ...

Sorry, I seem to have gotten a tad late...

Loved all the various Blades slinking about in these episodes, really do like a good military feel to a story...

It's very cool that Martin's still humble enough to not lord the Emperor-ness of things over everyone...And that he's still got the same priestlyness he had in Kvatch...

Bosmer!!!...D'you know, I think the Bosmers are my fave race in Oblivion, I've decided...It's the voice...Always makes me laugh... ...

Took me a sec to remember Gwinias, but then with the mention of the books...all was cool... ...You really do have a way with the game characters...Brilliant stuff!!...

Looking forward to what comes next...

Love it!!..

Nice one!!...

*Applauds heartily*...