The nord waited for several minutes, before exiting the tavern, and proceeded to walk away from riverwood. Right now all he wished to do was put as much distance between Riverwood, Whiterun, and himself as he could before the day ended. But he suspected that Thalmor operative was probably not going to just let him waltz off unnoticed.

[i]"Damn Thalmor. They have the imperials on a tight leash, and there is nothing they can do about it. Now the Thalmor roam Tamriel freely and kick anyone who isn't a Thalmor operative into the dirt. I wouldn't be suprised if non Thalmor high elves were treated just as poorly. Those bastards must think the sun must shine out their arses. If it were up to me, I, Phaethon, would personally see them slain to the last if it paid well enough."[/i] Phaethon thought to himself, as he continued to walk.