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Brynjolf x reader

I used song lyrics from the song runaway by aurora, all credits to her for anything in italics

I left Riften when I was 16. Nothing was left for me there. My parents were dead, I was alone. I had inherited a house, and planned to keep it but I couldn't stay there. I told a single person where I was going, my best friend. He wasn't surprised, told me to stay safe. I half expected Bryn to try and convince me to stay.

And I was dancing in the rain

I joined a small group of travelers, we had the time of our lives. Kira, Violet and Lyra were my best friends. Lyra and Violet were sisters, but not by blood. Their other sister lives in windhelm and had been suspected to be having a relationship with Ulfric stormcloak. Her name was Arya, a very kind girl.

I felt alive and I can't complain

It was the most alive I had felt in my whole life, risking my life every day to help Lyra and Violet with their research. Lyra studies dragons, Violet studied the ancient Falmer. They were equally as skilled with a blade as they were with a quill.

But now take me home

Something started eating at me years after we started. We had spent time in the rift, but never in Riften. We had a brief moment with the dawnguard, but isran scared Kira and we chose not to involve ourselves. On our way back I broke the news I was leaving the group, and I wasn't sure if or when I would be back. I explained my reason of course, I wanted to go home. I wanted to stay in Riften for a while. I felt like I had finally healed over the wounds. No longer were they scabs that could be picked at and opened, but faded scars. They took it well, wishing me luck. I told them that if at any time they needed an extra pair of hands they knew where to find me.

Home where I belong

Maul recognized me immediately, and with a friendly nod I approached him. I asked a few questions about what had changed and what to look out for. He warned me that mjoll May be a thorn in my side for a week or so, and that Madsei would be excited to see me alive.
I quickly went to my house, where a friend of mine was that I was letting stay in my old room. She was happy to see me, almost squealing at the fact that I was even alive. We both got dressed and went for a walk
Then we made it to the market.
Brynjolf and I made eye contact and within seconds we approached eachother. He wrapped his arms around me tightly and I returned the gesture. My friend began to wander off, never being much of a fan of him anyway.
"I thought you had died." He muttered into my ear, ignoring the fact that many people were staring as us now.
"I'm alright. Just needed to get away." After a few moments of silence we pulled away "do you want to get some drinks and catch up?"