At the campsite

As they approached the campsite, they were relieved to find that the fire had died down instead of spreading, and Kolgrug's large battle ax laying nearby. He set the elf down, and she immediately sat on the grass, rubbing her ankle and softly chanting a healing spell.

The elf stood up, head held high and stared at the orc, trying to forget she had just been carried like a baby in his big, strong arms.... She quickly shook her head and cleared her thoughts. "Pack your belongings and leave," she commanded. "I, Princess Emilia, guarantee your safe passage out of our forest."

"You're a princess?" Kolgrug asked, chuckling. "You certainly aren't dressed like one."

Emilia blushed as she felt the orc's eyes roaming up and down her near naked body. "I - this -y -you tore the clothes off my body!" she stammered.

"That was unintentional, during our scuffle," Kolgrug stated. "Which was totally self defense on my part by the way. I could have easily snapped your neck, but you are completely unharmed. And your perfect body completely unmarred." He stepped towards her and ran his hand down her bare arm.

"W-what are you doing?" Emilia protested, blushing and stepping away.

"Sorry," Kolgrug apologized. "This is my first time touching an elf, and I can't get over how soft your skin is. Anyways," Kolgrug continued. "Even when you attacked me, you were dressed in a simple tunic and skirt. I don't know much about elves, but I'm pretty sure that's not how royalty dresses."

"I like to dress simply and go patrolling or gather herbs and berries," Emilia explained. "I'm only third in line to the throne, so no one really pays attention to what I do. And I don't even know why I'm explaining any of this to you!" the elf exclaimed.

"Maybe you're seeing that I'm not such a monster and are starting to warm up to me," Kolgrug said, grinning.

"W-well, it doesn't matter anyways!" Emilia shouted. "You are packing your stuff and leaving, and I will never see you again!" The elf was surprised that she was having mixed feelings about that.

"Yeah, about that," Kolgrug stated. "Before you attacked me, I've been walking all day. Then we fought, and I had to carry you back here. My meat is burnt to a crisp, and I have no water. I doubt I can even carry my ax, much less the rest of my supplies until I get some food and rest."

"Okay," Emilia sighed. "I have an idea..."