So, I'm operating under the assumption that after Mercer stabs you and leaves you for dead in Snowveil Sanctum, it takes a while for the PC to get back on their feet, much less Riften (I always imagined they were out for at least a couple of hours, plus there's the business with revelations and quest-running and whatnot).

So I'd like to imagine Mercer stumbling back into the Ragged Flagon, covered in blood and minus one traveling companion. When questioned, he responds that Karliah ambushed them, and the PC is dead.

I want all of the reactions, anons. ALL OF THEM.

http://skyrimkinkmeme.livejournal.com/1639.html?thread=561511#t561511