"Yes."

The King ponders for a moment, having not anticipated to be given so many important choices so early in the morning.

"Yes," he simply states after his rumination. "A king can never have too many heirs! Even if some of them are... half-breeds."

Stella makes sure to stand behind him as she rolls her eyes. She knows plenty of half-breeds with ten times the moral fiber of the king.

Forgetting to finish his breakfast, King Enguerrand rushes out of the room to prepare the next day's feast and some potential courting activities. Before returning to her tower, Stella sneaks to the nobles' quarters. There, she finds Trudy, a noblewoman with dark skin and dark hair, who owes the witch a life's debt.

"Mistress Brightstar," the lady whispers when she realizes that Stella is standing in her room. There is a mix of lust and apprehension in her eyes. "Are you... are you here for..."

"No, not right now darling. I actually need some of your skills."

"My skills?"

"Court customs and etiquette. You'll have to show an orc how to be a proper lady."

"An orc?"

"Yes, she has a date with the king."

Trudy's mouth opens wide. Her lips stay apart when the witch pulls her along to the arcane labs, and then teleports her back to her tower. The noblewoman's mouth only closes when she arrives face to face with the massive green warrior. Xena has been half-fitted into a red and gold dress by the witch's animated puppet, but the wooden constructs are still struggling to tie up the back of the orc's corset.

"Woah, you weren't lying," Trudy whispers, hoping that the orc doesn't hear her.

"I'd never lie to you," the witch lies. After squeezing the lady's behind, she glides forward towards Xena.

"I didn't think I would like this style of dress, but I actually kinda dig it," the orc says when she sees Stella approaching.

"I've talked with the king and he is seeking a wife that can bear him new heirs."

Xena freezes and blushes upon hearing the announcement.

"Don't worry, the transformation is quite painless. Also, as a vagina-owner, I can vouch in favor of them." Stella gestures with a hand over her shoulder, silently ordering Trudy to join her at the orc's side.

Xena looks down at herself, running her hands over the front of her crotch.

"And you'll have a friend to help you get acquainted with your new anatomy."

Xena's gaze moves away from her own body and stops on the newcomer. She gives her a shy wave, to which the human noblewoman responds in kind.

"This is Gertrude Desrosiers. Her father is a second-cousin of your future husband; She lives in the Castle and works for me. You can rely on her now and forever. Trudy, you shall obey Xena's commands as if they came from me."

Trudy stares back wide eyed, alternating her gaze between the other two women. After a short moment, she seems to calm down, and then looks up at Xena with determination. "You can count on me, Mistress Xena. I will make a good Queen out of you."

"Good!" Stella chirps. "After I'm done with the transmutation spell, you'll have to show her as much court etiquette as you can before tomorrow, since that's when she's meeting the King."

"Tomorrow!?" Both girls scream at the same time.

"Yes, but don't worry. Xena is a fast learner. And the King has been made to be quite partial towards big buff green-skinned ladies, so you should be fine with only the basic stuff for now."