Why is he crying in his picture?

http://elderscrollsonline.com/en/media/wallpapers/285

No?...

Pretty sure it's a scar brosef.

...or wrinkles.

Edit: If he's crying, maybe the note is saying the Dark Brotherhood has kidnapped his doggie.

I have it blown-up to 1900/1200 resolution, that's def not a scar.

The water wraps around his eye.