At the same time when Vincent was with Tor in the Blue Palace Tullius was talking to Elisif. "We need to talk alone," says Tullius in a serious tone.
"What you have to say you can tell me here can't you," says Elisif as she sits on the throne of the Blue Palast with her Housecarl on her right and her court mage and Steward on the left of her.
"Yes, Tullius it's better you tell us what is going on," says the Steward angry that Tullius was ordering Elisif around.
"If you want so," says Tullius and shows Ulfric's head to everyone making them freeze in their place.
"How?" asks Elisif not believing what she is seeing.
"A man I meet in Helgen killed Ulfric in a duel. He is right now in the barracks. I wanted to suggest something selfish but it would cement your reign over Skyrim," says Tullius making everyone open their eyes knowing what Tullius wanted to suggest.
"My husband isn't even one year dead and I should marry that person. Is he even worthy for me to marry him," says Elisif angry that she was only a pawn for Tullius
"He is Vincent Highwind. He seems loyal to the Empire since he helped us in Helgen and even killed Ulfric," says Tullius.
"I heard that name before," says Elisif as she tries to remember from where on the other hand the Stewart was now stunned.
"You mean the Vincent Highwind. The Dragonborn that lives in Whiterun," says the Steward making everyone go into shock except for Tullius.
"The same," says Tullius to the Steward.
"Falk can you tell me everything you know," says Elisif.
"He was the one that killed the Dragon that attacked Whiterun and killed another one in Kynesgrove. He was called by the Greybeards after killing the first Dragon in Whiterun because he was a Dragonborn," says Falk reciting all the information he had on Vincent.
"Yes, that sums everything up. But you missed something. He is also the Dragonking right now. He says he governs over the majority of the Dragons of Skyrim. That makes him an immovable power in Skyrim even in whole Tamriel. There were Dragons sighted in Tamriel and if he can control them. He could conquer the continent with ease," says Tullius installing fear in everyone in the room right now.
"If you don't trust me then ask the guards he came riding a Dragon into the city. The Dragon is playing with the children right now. He is completely harmless to everyone," says Tullius informing of the Dragon that was in front of the barracks entertaining the children. by climbing it and jumping down from it later on.
"If that is true you should think about this my Jarl. He is a powerhouse that defeated Ulfric in a duel and can command Dragons," says Falk to Elisif who was still against it.
"It will make me look like an honorless person to marry him," says Elisif angry before continuing saying, "And who says he will marry me?"
"It is possible that he might agree. After all, he is an outsider. And if the pieces of information I have on him are accurate he is single," says Tullius.
"If that is true he and Elisif could take over Skyrim. The Jarls that were on Ulfric side would be on his side while the other would still be on yours," says Falk trying to convince Elisif into the marriage with Vincent.
Elisif was now overthinking it when Tullius says, "It's only a political marriage you don't need to love him just have a kid with him that is all. You could fall in love with him afterward it isn't that rare. It happened before with many other monarchs that were in a political marriage," says Tullius doing the same as Falk.
"*sighs* Fine, but what if he doesn't agree to it?" asks Elisif worried now that Vincent would reject him.
"It could happen but at least we tried to row him to our side," says Tullius trying to avoid like this the Civil War against the other three Holds saving his troops as well as the Stormcloaks for the upcoming war against the Dominion.
"Maybe we should go to the Barracks so you can meet him," says Tullius.
"Let's go. I want to see who you are throwing me to," says Elisif as she stands up from her throne and follows Tullius towards the barracks.
They pass Odahviing who was cursing in his tongue while the children were playing on him. The moment they enter the barracks Elisif says, "It seems it's true that he controls the Dragons."
Then they enter the room and they only find Rikke there and Tullius asks, "Where are Tor and our guest?"
"They went to Radiant Raiment because our guest wanted to order some clothes to be made for himself. It seems he was the one who gave the design of those exotic clothes to Hadvar to be made," says Rikke stating why they weren't present.
"At least he seems to have a good fashion sense," says Elisif when Tullius sends a Legionary to bring them back.
After some minutes Vincent and Tor returned with the Legionary and Tullius reliefs the Legionary, who leaves to attend other matters and Tullius closes the door leaving only five people in the room.
"So what is going on?" asks Vincent curious to find out what was going on.
"Vincent let me present you Jarl Elisif. Elisif this is the Dragonking Vincent," says Tullius and Elisif was staring at Vincent.
"Do I have something in my face," says Vincent noticing Elisif's stare.
"I'm just taking a close look at the person that I shall marry so the Civil War can end without killing," says Elisif.
"I'm sorry, but what are you talking about?" asks Vincent now confused.
"It seems General Tullius wants us to have a political marriage to end this Civil War with as few casualties as possible. The only way would be by marrying you with me," says Elisif.
"Well, I'm sorry to respond that I'm already married to a woman. If you want to marry me you need to pass her tests," says Vincent.
"Wait, your wife allows you to sleep with other women," says Tor surprised by what Vincent said.
"Yes, she allows it if they pass her test and accept that she is the first wife. You might not know it but I have another woman in the Companions. I and she have once in a while sex in my house while my wife looks after our daughters," says Vincent making everyone to open their mouth.
"You are going to tell us that your wife allows you to sleep with other women," says Rikke not believing one word of what Vincent said.
"If you don't believe me, you can ask my friends. They know what a relationship I'm in," says Vincent not wanting to talk about it any longer.
"So if your wife says yes, you would marry Elisif?" asks Tullius wanting to make sure about this matter.
"Can I think about it. Just to marry a woman because it will bring peace is a giant step. Also, she needs to pass my wife test," says Vincent as he was looking Elisif up and down seeing that she is quite appealing to the eyes.
"So your only condition is that she has to pass your wife's test right," says Tullius.
"Not really. I would need her to join me in Whiterun. Since if she becomes my wife it would be better that she is near me, since a minority of the Dragons are still hostile towards me and could attack Solitude," says Vincent.
"It won't be easy but we can make Balgruuf take over Haafingar while Elisif takes Whiterun Hold," says Tullius informing Vincent.
"You really think he will just like that leave Whiterun to me and come here," says Elisif not believing one word Tullius said right now.
"We can try if not we can make you High King and Queen while having a replacement like Falk take care of things until it is important and you need to be here," says Tullius explaining to Elisif when he continues, "Also only the Jarls will swap places we need the Stewards and the Housecarls as well as the Court Mage to stay where they are so they can be of more help since they know about the situation around the Hold."
"You can't make us just trust some random Housecarl that I have only met once or twice the same will go with Balgruuf," says Elisif angry at Tullius' suggestion at leaving the people she trust behind.
"What I'm suggesting is only for the good of the holds or they will fall in chaos when the people need to learn everything anew. Better have people beside them that are competent than novices again," says Tullius as he turns towards Vincent and says, "I will also come with you to convince Balgruuf to go to Solitude and cease Whiterun to Elisif."
"Well, if we are done how about we go then. It is quite late and with Odahviing I still need to fly to Windhelm to return the head so Ulfric can have a complete burial. I will let you out in Whiterun on the gates," says Vincent informing both.
"Why bring his head back. He won't need it," says Elisif angry.
"I'm a man that honors his words. If I say something I will keep it. That's why the head will be returned," says Vincent seriously while giving a serious stare at Elisif while continuing, "You will need to learn that I'm a man of his words but before that let's go."
Vincent opens the door and leaves the room while Tullius says, "That was a rocky start but it won't be the first. Now let's follow him."
Both follow Vincent out as they see him take the children down from Odahviing while telling them that if he returns they might play some more with him making Odahviing opening his eyes wide in terror of being a nanny now. Elisif and Tullius approach and Tullius mounted Odahviing without a problem while Vincent had to help Elisif and hold her between his arms so she doesn't fall off as they begin their travel towards Whiterun.
Once at the gates, they land and the guards weren't in an uproar as before since they heard from the other that Vincent left riding a dragon. "My Thane," say both guards that protect the gates.
"Can you help those two towards Dragonsreach they need to talk to Jarl Balgruuf. I will return shortly afterward," says Vincent as he leaves again after helping Elisif down.
"He has some manners it seems," says Elisif positively about how Vincent treated her.
After flying over to Windhelm and returning the head he flew back and says, {*sighs* Why is it that I need to marry that woman to keep the peace.}
{It isn't the first and won't be the last political marriage you will have. You are just unlucky to not been born like us. We don't have to deal with those things.} says Odahviing stating the truth.
{Now I know why some of our nobles hated to be ones again.} says Vincent remembering how some nobles hated to be married off into another family against their will and says, {Life was less complicated before I came to this world. It was hard but easy at the same time.}
They arrive in Whiterun and Vincent dismounts Odahviing and Odahviing leaves this time as Vincent enters Whiterun walking to his house.