THE MANOR HAD INVITED HIM . the ornate golden detailing on the door - frame , the countless jewelry boxes peeking through the window , barely illuminated in the moon’s glow . valirenn had no trouble with the locks . even in cyrodil , the birthplace of the modern lock , they proved no difficulty to him .
he was careful as he flitted through the house , collecting trinkets here or there , his satchel near overflowing as he reached the bedroom . he used the man’s own snores as cover , making his way to the wardrobe . it was only then he heard the distinct sound of something coming up the stairs , & all too quickly , the door flew open . valirenn stared at the stranger for only a moment before noticing the corpse - like visage , the dark clothes , the claymore at his hand .
a fellow outlaw . a criminal . now to decide if he was friendly or not .
awkwardly , yet with great care , valirenn motions in a pitiful half - wave , a suggestion of a smile on his lips . he points to vicente’s sword , then to the man , drags his finger across his neck , & shrugs , his way of asking if he was to murder the sleeping man .