"Does tend to make fighting more efficient."

They can start walking again.

"Do you have any preferences?"

"Hmmm... I'm at least familiar with every form of combat my world managed to invent. I like bladed weapons, generally, but sometimes a variety's nice... I have strong weapon quality opinions, though."

"We may need to detour to Solitude, then. I doubt Morthal has picked up a master weaponsmith since last I visited."

Snort. "Small place?"

"Certainly not the largest city on the continent."

"Perhaps we can get a knife to tide me over."

"That should be doable."

"I'd hope so! I'd feel bad for these poor towns if they can't even turn out nice knives."

"Most of Skyrim is fairly backwards..."

"A pity."

She shrugs.

Walk walk.

"What sort of dangerous things should I keep my eyes open for, other than crazy wildlife?"

"Bandits, trolls, sudden snowstorms..."

"Those sound like we can handle them, though the snowstorms might be obnoxious."

"Yes, though there's a trick to trolls. They regenerate unless burned."

"Plan sounds like it'd be for me to stall any while you set them on fire, then. Unless I can find a torch."

"A torch should not be hard to find. But that plan is applicable in a variety of scenarios."

"Seems like a good standard rhythm, yeah."

"And it allows me to watch you, which is always a good thing."

Heeeeeee.

She does a little twirl. "An important feature of every plan."

"Very."

"And allows me a front row seat to your magic..."

Preen.

"Don't let it distract you too much. Though I am very impressive."

"Exceptionally. But I'll try to save the staring for non-emergencies."