#i want to watch a guy roam around skyrim doing literally nothing

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i think i have played skyrim for probably a total of five hours in about five years but for some reason whenever i’m feeling particularly fragile it is the thing to calm me. there must just be something inherently soothing about it because it’s not as if i have any particular nostalgia for it. jeremy soule what did you put in this soundtrack

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Skyrim Husbandos and Their Ideal Dates:

Ulfric Stormcloak: The last time he even thought of going on a date was probably way back in his younger days. Literally the only thing on his mind is politics, so if you were to ask him out, it would take quite a bit of convincing before he finally accepts.

Since he has such little experience, he tends to act awkward during the first few outings. He trips over his words, his cheeks redden, all the cute stuff. Since Ulfric barely has any free time, the type of dates he prefers is late night dining, long strolls within the city walls, and (if the war has ended) horseback riding. Who would’ve known such an egotistical guy likes the simple things.

Veezara: Veezara would most definitely enjoy taking his s/o on contract dates. What’s better than sitting together under in the moonlight, a wine bottle in one hand, a knife in the other? And if you aren’t really a big fan of murder, he’s got a better idea:

He’ll come visit you in the late hours of the night and give all kinds of trinkets he received from his… endeavors. Then, he’ll pull you out of your window and carry you bridal style until you’re both plopped down beside a riverbank, watching the vast sea of starts shimmering from above. Plus, since he is Argonian, he’ll literally force you to go skinny dipping with him.

Argis the Bulwark: He’s a total sucker for taking baths with you. There’s nothing he likes more than holding you tightly in his arms while soaking in a tub filled with hot water. And being bare is all the better ;) He melts into jelly when you start massaging his scalp, too. If you want this man to absolutely crumble under your touch, his scalp is a perfect start.

If the two of you are feeling a little adventurous, he'll even spar with you for a few hours. At first he was very worried that he might hurt you. Yeah, that thought quickly abandoned him and your sweet sparring session raged into an all out battle.

Teldryn Sero: Could go either way with him. Honestly as long as he gets to spend time with you, he doesn’t care. If he had to choose though, he’d have a whole day planned out for just the two of you.

First, he’ll wake you up with breakfast in bed. Then he’ll take you out in town and simply roam around with you for as long as your heart desires. And when he hears your stomach growl, there’s no, “I guess we can stop by the inn for a bite to eat.” Just— no! To blazes with the inn. This mer’s gonna treat his dear right, and how else would he do that without offering to cook a grand dinner for them? Few have gotten the luxury of tasting his cooking, and he wants to keep it that way.

Ancano: Asking you out would probably be the hardest bit. I mean look at him. Does he look like the type to casually approach someone he fancies and request to spend the evening with him? He might as well be falling to his knees and peppering their boots with kisses! Well… he somewhat manages. He’ll have to ignore that gross amount of pride stirring within and ask you on the spot. And when you say yes, he looks even more pissed than he did before. In reality, he’s so ecstatic he can hardly breathe.

Sadly, it won’t be as extravagant as he wishes. Usually it’ll just be sharing a drink or two in your quarters as you ramble about how your day went. Much to your surprise, he really loves it. Sure, sitting in silence while you’re busy studying is also nice, but hearing you speak only to him gets him all giddy inside.

Miraak: You want to ask him out on a date? Oh, he'll be so delighted that he won't even try to contain his joy. What do you want to do first? Where do you want to go? He'll gladly take you there. Miraak is pretty sensitive when it comes to dates, which goes completly against his brutish nature. It's like he's become a different person! I mean look at the man. He hasn't been in an actual relationship in a good 3000 years. He'll cherish every second.

One thing he'd really, really like to do is take you out on his dragon .... his real dragon-- not his other drag-- oh, never mind. He'll hold your waist snuggly against him, his head resting atop of yours as you both cast your sights far onto the horizon.

Additionally, he'll also give you a tour of his temple. You'll tell him that you've already explored it, but there's no changing his mind. Miraak will take your hand and lead you into every room and chamber. "This is the torture room. You can just step over that skeleton-- be careful not to trigger that pressure plate... or that one. Anyway--"

Savos Aren: I feel like he'd make a date out of anything. If you need help with an experiment, why not call it a date? Or if you both are nurturing the herbs in his garden, heck that'll be a date too! He's refers to any of these trivial moments as such in order to make them more special. He doesn't want you to feel bored in his presence, so he tries to be romantic even in the most hectic of hours.

Sometimes he'll show up at your quarters with a precious bouqet of flowers and proceed to kiss your hand. It sweeps you off your feet every single time.