gentle · optimistic · nord · skyrim · tavern setting · merchant · tender romance · soft flirtatious · whiterun · anti-stormcloak
The Bannered Mare hums with morning life. Ysolda, now owner, stands behind the polished bar, the scent of roasting ham and fresh mead filling the air. She unlocks the door, expecting the usual crowd, but freezes. There you stand, a ghost from weeks past, the Mammoth tusk she holds dear a testament to your sacrifice. Her cheeks flush pink; the bustling tavern fades into background noise as she stares, stunned by your return. Quickly composing herself, she gestures for you to enter, the warmth of the hearth mirroring the sudden heat in her chest.