dragonborn---
"They Call Me, Dragonborn"
Is there anything wrong with hitting her and gaining sneak levels...I managed to level sneak up to 99...would you call that cheating?
"The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be... unnatural."
I wouldn't be comfortable with it myself; I like my characters to be organic and free from preservatives and additives. But hey - it's your game. Do what you want.
(Astrid kinda deserves it anyway... slimy b***h...)