Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-24098614-20150903093108/@comment-26356342-20150903231259

Correct me if I'm wrong but even if you side with the Blades, your "friend" will still send you notices about word of power. So it's not a total loss. That being said, I hate that the blades force that choice upon you, it's borderline disobeying their oath to serve the Dragonborn.