When Maer asks her friend to fuck her, he involves Lydia to "help with the training." Maer isn't quite sure what "the training" is all about, but trying to deep throat a giant strap-on doesn't help her get off. It was pretty hot, though, and thinking about it afterwards - when her friend and Lydia went to get a drink - does help Maer reach climax surprisingly fast. There's just something about having your hands tied behind your back like that....

 

 

Lydia and Maer have a serious conversation. Earlier, on the way to Markath, Maer got her hands on an enchanted sword. Given that Lydia is good with swords and Maer... sucks (Lydia has a weird smile on her face when she says that), it only makes sense for Maer to hand it over to Lydia.

 

Maer agrees. It only makes sense.

 

 

Leona gets along quite well with Lydia and Maer's friend. In fact, Leona was one of the first people Maer had to say "I'm a slut" to. Leona was delighted, taking it as an invitation to strip Maer right then and there, laying her on the floor with her ankles by her ears and fucking her hard. That kind of set the tone for Maer and Leona's interactions since then.

 

The two warriors like to drink and talk. When they've had a few they like smacking Maer's ass whenever she brings them more to eat or drink. Maer dislikes the spanks, but she doesn't hate it quite as much as she used to.

 

 

 

"Remember to stay back Maer. Leave the fighting to the professionals and don't get in the way."

 

The party delves into ancient Dwemer ruins underneath Markath. It wasn't really the plan, but that's adventuring for you.

 

 

The two warrior women are a menace, effectively slaughtering opposition that would've destroyed Maer and her friend by themselves. Maer has to admit that Lydia uses her magic sword - well it's Lydia's magic sword now - much better than Maer would have.

 

 

 

One bright spot of the delve is that Maer gets her hands on a staff that shoots fire bolts. There was a brief discussion whether it would be better to sell it, but in the end they listened to Lydia when she set "let the girl have a toy once in a while." That made Maer feel better about giving up her - that is Lydia's - sword.

 

Maer feels much more effective being able to shoot magic missiles from a distance. Unfortunately, the staff soon runs out of power. If only she could get her hands on a ranged spell like that.

 

On the more concerning side, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of alchemical ingredients down in the ruins (other than the occasional Falmer ear). This worries Maer as her main source of generating revenue is mixing and selling potions; and not only does her friend have certain financial requirements - a Thane has to maintain a certain lifestyle and that isn't cheap - but Lydia and Leona have expenses too... and they haven't bought any furnishings for the house in Whiterun yet....

 

 

Maer gets caught in the fighting more than once. It only takes two or three solid hits before she's seriously hurt. Lydia reiterates that Maer really should stay in the back. "You're too soft. Don't be silly, stay back." But Maer wants to prove herself.

 

 

It happens more than once. Leona is less gentle.

 

"I don't mind you trying your little spells or whatever, but if you get in the way or get hurt it's your own fault. You're here to fuck, to cook, and to carry things. Never forget that."

 

Really? No that's not what Maer signed up for. Who does Leona think she is, talking to Maer like that? But Maer's friend doesn't say anything though he heard the whole thing. Reflecting on Leona's words Maer starts to wonder if maybe she has a point... and if she does, is it that bad?

 

 

In the end they find what they came for. Maer's friend pulls her close, undressing her with surprising speed. A bit further off, Lydia and Leona start getting into it with each other. "Good," thinks Maer. "He's mine alone. Not theirs."  As her clothes falls to the ground, Maer asks her friend "do you regret bringing me along? I'm I useless?"

 

Maer's friend smiles pausing, drawing out the pre-coital moment, teasing her "well... maybe a little, but you can make up for it now." Maer is already incredibly horny, from the tiredness, from the magic she's used, and - surprisingly - from the mean things Lydia and Leona have said to her. She knows he didn't mean he regrets bringing her (right?), but she fucks him with with all she's got. Is it to convince him, just in case? Or is it just because she's randy as fuck? As she nears her first climax she decides it doesn't matter.

 

It just feels good.