Ruma has always loved the sea. You should have seen the way her face lit up when we gave the deed to her!

Thanks. Now, about that deed. We already gave her the deed to the sailboat. It's in a special decorative scroll case in her room upstairs. "Adamant" the boat's called. No one could ask for a better gift.

You don't have the money.

Hmph. Fine. Money can wait, I suppose.

We already gave her the deed to the sailboat. It's in a special decorative scroll case in her room upstairs. "Adamant" the boat's called. No one could ask for a better gift.

First things first, %PCName. The sailboat's supposed to be a gift to Ruma from ALL of her friends. You haven't chipped in your 500 septims yet, have you?

Don't... *hiccup!* ...talk about sailing. It's making me seasick.

Well, if it's you who designed this mansion, that explains a thing or two. Ahem, yes, back to your original question. The sailboat. My idea, I'm proud to say. Even as a child my sister always loved the water and sailing. We gave her the deed before you got here, %PCName. It's in her bedroom upstairs, I believe. Inside a locked scroll case.

Really? For some reason, you don't sound too convincing, %PCName.

Really? Well, perhaps we'll talk later, then?

Ah yes, the sailboat. My idea, I'm proud to say. Even as a child my sister always loved the water and sailing. We gave her the deed before you got here, %PCName. It's in her bedroom upstairs, I believe. Inside a locked scroll case.

I don't care to answer your questions, %PCName.

Before I answer your question, can I first ask you one? Where exactly do you know Ruma from? Seeing that I am Ruma's older brother, I find it frankly unbelievable that I don't remember you at all in case you knew her back in Leyawiin. Now, I do remember that she planned to invite someone who was involved in constructing this manor. Are you that person?

I don't know anything about Ruma's new boat. The others didn't let me know that they were doing the group gift thing. I just brought her flowers like a moron.

You need to make amends first. You've been booted from the Guild, %PCName, and rightfully so.

You tried your best and you failed. It happens.

I have a boat of my own now, thanks to you.

But I'm not gone just yet! First of all, here's your reward for the job. A saber and a gentleman's duelling shirt -- an instrument of revenge and a raiment of honor, if you will. May they serve you as well as they did me in my youth. Be mindful how you use them. Also, if you've earned a price on your head, Moranie and I will have it fixed.

Oh, you should probably just ignore what I'm saying. I don't think an old sea dog like myself can teach you anything that you wouldn't already know. It's just... I have been thinking about my future and the future of the guild. I know I look old, laddie, but for the first time in my life I also feel old. And now that you've helped me to get a boat of my own, I might finally retire. Sail off into the sunset and leave the guildhall to Moranie.

Oh, you should probably just ignore what I'm saying. I don't think an old sea dog like myself can teach you anything that you wouldn't already know. It's just... I have been thinking about my future and the future of the guild. I know I look old, lassie, but for the first time in my life I also feel old. And now that you've helped me to get a boat of my own, I might finally retire. Sail off into the sunset and leave the guildhall to Moranie.

Both, eh? Isn't it funny how that could be both the wise man's and the fool's answer? I'm not quite sure which one I am, but I agree with you. We thieves have our code of honor, and it is a good code make no mistake, but sometimes justice and self-preservation demand revenge. The trick is knowing when to be honorable and when to be vengeful, I suppose. In this gray world of ours it's not always easy.

Reminds you of honor among thieves, I'd wager? I like it too. A thief without honor is like a navigator without a compass. Lost in the sea with no destination, doomed to perish. But there's a catch, isn't there? How is one supposed to know which deed is the honorable one? We have our code, yes, but the written word is black and white when the real world is gray.

Revenge... It's rather grim, isn't it? But sometimes revenge is what is required. To survive. To prevent harm to others. And yes, to just get the satisfaction of getting even and then some -- no matter how selfish that might be. It's self-preservation. The trick is to know when the time is right to be vengeful.

Why did you turn the party into a bloodbath? I overestimated you. But at least you got the deed. Now let's take a closer look at it. Hmmm, yes. I'll just cross out the name of the previous owner, like so, and transfer the ownership to me. Done. Now, we do have one problem remaining, though. The name of the boat. I don't think I like its current name, "The Adamant". I was thinking something along the lines of "The Empress' Revenge" or "The Empress' Honor". But I'm not quite sure. Which one do you prefer?

I heard things didn't go very smoothly at the party. But at least you got the deed. Now let's take a closer look at it. Hmmm, yes. I'll just cross out the name of the previous owner, like so, and transfer the ownership to me. Done. Now, we do have one problem remaining, though. The name of the boat. I don't think I like its current name, "The Adamant". I was thinking something along the lines of "The Empress' Revenge" or "The Empress' Honor". But I'm not quite sure. Which one do you prefer?

Excellent work, %PCRank! You're quite a suave scoundrel, aren't you? Now let's take a closer look at the deed. Hmmm, yes. I'll just cross out the name of the previous owner, like so, and transfer the ownership to me. Done. Now, we do have one problem remaining, though. The name of the boat. I don't think I like its current name, "The Adamant". I was thinking something along the lines of "The Empress' Revenge" or "The Empress' Honor". But I'm not quite sure. Which one do you prefer?

You were thrown out of the party? And you don't have the deed? Damnit. I won't lie -- I am disappointed in you. I thought you were a suave scoundrel, but it seems I overestimated you.

I'm still waiting. Bring me the deed and you'll have your pay.

Have you been at the party, %PCRank? I need you to bring the deed from Ruma Soanix.

One more thing. Ruma Soanix is paranoid of thieves, so expect the security to be tough. I'm sure all the guests will be searched to make sure they aren't carrying lockpicks. Here are some special thieves' tools for you to use on this job. They work like a regular lockpick or a probe would, but are crafted to look like innocent pieces of silverware. Pretty clever, huh? If you need more of them, ask Yggulf. Have fun at the party!

I know what you're thinking: how are you supposed to get in? Lucky for you, I've got a forged invitation here. Just be your own charming self and you'll fit right in! Socialize with the guests. Find out where the deed is and bring it to me.

I know what you're thinking: how are you supposed to get in? Lucky for you, I've got a forged invitation here. Just be your own charming self and you'll fit right in! Hmmph... And maybe put on some better clothes? A fancy party hat, too, perhaps? Here you go, wear this Colovian Tiger Helm. Socialize with the guests. Find out where the deed is and bring it to me.

Ruma Soanix is a noblewoman who lives in her manor in the west side of town. She's throwing a lavish birthday party for her friends and family. Now, a little bird told me that her friends have commissioned a sailboat to be built for her as a birthday present. They are bringing the deed to the boat with them. I want you to steal that paper for me, so I can... edit it a little. Much easier than stealing the actual boat, no?