Ulemi watched the Nord as he left her to her thoughts. She did not know much about him, and he knew less of her, so she would forgive him this rudeness. There were many kinds of leadership. Having led a company of mercenaries for nearly thirty years, she knew. When the Khajiit brought up the question of leadership a moment later, the Dunmer realized she would have to speak about this.

[b]- I am not your leader[/b], she began, [b]nor would I presume to tell any of you what to do, or why. I did not force you to seek me out or follow me up this mountain. You came of your own accord, because of your own reasons. What you do from here, stay or leave, is equally your choice. I can only tell you what I will do. I will ascend this mountain, learn the Thu'um from the monks at its peak...[/b]

She raised her eyes and met the gaze of all the people in front of her before continuing.

[b]...and start killing dragons.[/b]

She did away with her things inside her tent and made herself comfortable.

[b]- I shall rest now. Wake me when you feel it is my turn to sit watch.[/b]