The joys of the forge and anvil were a surprise to her. Sweat, toil, and the sound of metal on metal have become second nature, with the help of some skilled human smiths. There's the irony. Her father would be more horrified at the thought of his daughter doing 'the work of peasants', than he would at the cruel efficiency with which his otherwise hopelessly kind-hearted daughter dispatches the Thalmor who cross her.
Found on a crumpled piece of paper in Haafingar :
"Most respected father, a short missive from your outcast and disgrace of a daughter. I am fine. The province of Skyrim has become my home. I even have a minor noble title, bestowed on me by the Jarl of Haafingar, the rightful High Queen. I am still a healer, still a fool for a tale of woe, still too helpful for a 'Highborn'.
You were disappointed at my choice of profession. Upset by my incalcitrance. Horrified by my attitude to those less fortunate. Well, you would curse the Aedra for letting me be born at all to see me now. I help those who ask, who need. I kill my enemies with remorse and sorrow. My best friend, and constant companion is a Khajiit. Though no master of the art, I have become a skilled blacksmith and weapon maker, and even you with all your refinement would be impressed by the jewelry I have created. Best and last though father, Know I am actively sought by agents of the Thalmor.
They have tried, and failed, to kill me on several occasions. Of course you know. How could you not? Were you horrified, worried for your little girl, embarrassed? Or did you give the order your blessing? One more secret too important for my honoured mother? Tell them to give up. All who have crossed me are dead. I will kill all who are sent. I will kill everyone who sends them after me, and at the last, with a tear in my eye and a weight on my heart, I will kill you too if it comes to that. Without mercy, though not without pity. How could I pity one as hallowed and esteemed as you, you may laugh? The rumours are true, but then you know that too. I am this 'Dovakhiin' they seek. Let them know. Let them come......"

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