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Ulfric corssed his arms in though. "Alyssa was it? The decision falls on you."

Alyssa thinks "Alright, Morthal for Riften. I suppose."

Ulfric was not pleased however "I expected better from you, Dragonborn. I came here in good faith, and now it seems you help the Empire at every turn. As for you General Tullius, I see now that Galmar was right. Talking to the Empire isjust as useless as ever. If you think you can hold Riften, you're as deluded as your Emperor when he signed away our freedom to the Thalmor.Skyrim will never again bow to your false Empire! Let's go, Galmar. I should have listened to you in the first place." Ulfric and Galmar get up from their seats.

Tullius speaks once more "You always were a fool, Ulfric. You're no better at diplomacy than you are on the battlefield."

At this Point Esbern slams his fist on the table then gets up to stop Ulfric. "Stop! Are you so blind to our danger that you can't see past your petty disagreements? Here you sit arguing about...nothing! While the fate of the land hangs in the balance! Don't you understand the danger? Don't you understand what the return of the dragons means? Alduin has returned! The World-Eater! Even now, he devours the souls of your fallen comrades! He grows more powerful with every soldier slain in your pointless war! Can you not put aside your hatred for even one moment in the face of this mortal danger?"

Elenwen at this point attempts to make a statement "A very pretty speech, but what does this have to do with..."

Before she can finish Tullius and Ulfric silence her

Ulfric: "Shut up. "

Tullius: "That's enough out of you."

Tullius continues as he looks at Esbern "I don't know about the end of the world, but this dragon situation has gotten out of hand. If this truce will help the Dragonborn, or Alyssa as it was, put an end to that menace, we both gain. Remember that, Ulfric. Now, back to the matter at hand..."

Ulfric sighs and sits back down. "Bah, this is a waste of time. I can see that we won't get any better terms from this council! So be it. The sons of Skyrim at least put the greater good above our own interests."

Galmar chimes in "The true sons and daughters of Skyrim have already won this war, Tullius."

Arngeir raises a hand "It seems we may have a agreement." he stands up "Jarl Ulfric... General Tullius... These are the terms currently on the table. Hjaalmarch will be turned over to Ulfric, with Sori the Builder assuming the Jarlship. The Stormcloaks will withdraw from the rift, allowing Imperial troops unhindered access. Jarl Laila Law-giver will step down, and Maven Black-Briar wil become the Jarl of Riften. You both agree to this?"

"I shouldn't agree to terms that so blatantly favor the Empire. I have no choice, though, under the circumstances. But once Alduin is defeated... Then it will the Empire's turn. Remember - Evgir Unslaad. You should be pleased, Elisif. You've done well for yourself as the Empire's pet Jarl. But Beware - the Empire's loyalty is fickle- They will tire of this war, and then I will be the one dictating terms to you." Ulfric states, agreeing to the terms

Elisif responds "I have nothing to say to that murderer." she then turns to Tullius "General, you've proven yourself a good friend to Skyrim. I continue to trust that you will do your utmost to safeguard our interests."

General nods "Thank you, Jarl Elisif. I apprectiate your loyalty." he tuens to Arngeir "The Empire can live with these terms, yes. For a temporary truce, until the dragonborn menace is dealt with. After that, Ulfric... There will be a reckoning. Count on it." also agreeing to the truce.

Tullius stands and looks at Rikke "Legate, with me. We have a lot of work to do." they say and leave the temple, nnot looking at anyone.

Vignar now speaks as the Imperials leave "Giving up Riften is a heavy price to pay for this truce, Alyssa. I hope it was worth it." he says

Arngeir again raises a hand to silence any potential speakers "Jarl Vignar, I assume you are familiar with the Dragonborn's plan?"

Vignar nods "Yes I'm ready to do my part. Just say the word, and my men will help you spring this trap." he says confidently.

"But the difficulty remains - how to lure a dragon to Dragonsreach at all?" Arngair continues as he raises a hand to his chin.

Ulfric turns to Alyssa "By Talos, that's an excellent question. I hope you haven't forgotten that little detail?" he asks almost suspiciously.

Alyssa smiles "No, I haven't. When I ascended to the peak of this mountain, I was given the answer by the leader fo the greybeards."

The two Blades squint as they hear her talk about it. Then all the participants begin to leave. Arngeir says one last line before retrating to meditate. "You did well here today. I don't think the truce will last long, but that will not be on your account." he then leaves, leaving Alyssa, the Dragonslayers, Arthur and the Blades in the chamber for the moment, Delphine stands and walks over to Alyssa. "There's on more thing. We know about Paarthurnax. The dragon, that the Greybeards have been protecting for all these years. He needs to die. He deserves to die. And it falls to you to kill him. Until he's dead... Well, I'm sorry, but we would dishonor our oaths as Blades if we continued to help you. Make your choice, Dragonborn. You're either with us or against us."

Alyssa stands and responds "Well, that's fine. One day, the Empire will be mine. And I don't need the blades for that." she says "Arngeir was right after all. The Blades claim to serve the Dragonborn, but they don't. And never have."

Delphine seems to get slightly upset and spoke once more "He helped Alduin enslave our ancestors. He may have betrayed Alduin in the end, but that makes him worse, not better. We can't afford to give Paarthurnax the opportunity to betray us in turn, and return to his old master. We have nothing more to talk about until Paarthurnax is dead." Delphine says.

Alyssa steps over to hear "I will NOT kill Paarthurnax. And I will NOT be a tool in the hands of the Blades, I thought you were better than this, more than just a pack of bloodthirsty barbarians." Alyssa said

Delphines anger was now visible "You go too far, Dragonborn, Give me one reason to not plunge a dagger in your throat for that."

Nazrei stepped in between them a thunderbolt in each hand "I'll give you two reasons to leave High Hrothgar forever before I scorch your face with two fully charged Thunderbolts." she said sternly.