"It's my own invention. Let's just say that you can 'taste' gems with it. That was a ruby and it was quite delicious. I'm not commercialising it because I fear people will consume soul gems to make themselves more powerful. Why so nervous? I've got plenty more gems so don't think I'm wasting money."
The Argonian's face turns from horror to a smile as he sees the High Elf withdraw another gem from his pocket.
"My name's Rorgan by the way. I'm the only mage working for the Blades."
Rorgan sips the fluid and shivers from it's strength. He then watches the commotion in the inn with knowing eyes. Rorgan knows all of their occupations, their names and what they are here to do. He has been trained to know things as a Blade. A pang of humour courses through his mind as he realises the things that occur within a simple tavern. Murders, contracts, friendships and even the feeding of vampires.
What people didn't know was that Rorgan was a shape-shifter. He turned himself into a mole to dig underground from a nearby cave. Nobody knew this except for his father who had accidently turned himself into a rock, causing him to have no brain and lose his memories and thoughts. Rorgan knew the dangers of this practise and was experienced enough to use it wisely. He just hoped that nobody discovered this or else he may lose his job.
Rorgan pondered the possibilities of there being other shape-shifters out there in Tamriel. Oh how he longed to meet one...