Something awakens inside

You've been behind the walls of the Temple of the Phoenix Lotus for so long, you could barely remember what the streets of Khura looked like. It's certainly a different perspective, walking tall and proud as an adult orc, towering over the others with not a care, rather than skulking around in the shadows as a child trying to find your next meal. Being alongside your Grandmaster, the populace doesn't seem to be overwhelmed in the fear or disgust that they once had, though with the amount of people traveling through the streets today, they may just be too busy to give you much notice.

"What do you think?" He asked as you walked behind him, nearly shouting.

"It's like I'm in a different world" You say as you lean down to speak into his ear.

"Remember this moment" He advised "How you are seen and addressed by society is largely dictated by you, how you present yourself, and the company you keep."

"Yes Grandmaster."

"There will be a time when you won't have me around to guide you or keep you on the narrow path. Do not become distracted by the temptations of an easy and comfortable life. You're meant for much more than that, and easy roads often lead you to despair."

"Yes Grandmaster" You reply again, the remainder of the journey quiet between the two of you, as you look around at the market squares and the people in town. There's something that causes your eyes to gravitate to a few of the passerby, something amazing that you hadn't been exposed to within the walls of the temple.

TITS

Someone older and more picky would probably find many of the women, and their endowments, to be unappealing, for various reasons, but you don't care. This is a whole new experience for you and you don't know what to do with yourself, other than stare when an especially delightful pair cross your path. You try to keep your mind in the here and now, with minimal effect, nearly getting seperated from your instructor and surrogate father by staring too long. Thankfully, you arrive shortly after that, and you feel as though the hard part is over. Behind these large, heavy oaken doors was another temple, you suspect, one far larger and more opulent than your own, and on the other side is the realm of the familiar which would allow you to focus and move to a clear victory in the tournament.

That notion was quickly dispelled as you actually entered the temple grounds. A human girl, roughly your age, was there acting as an informal greeter. Her white silken robes complemented her fair pale skin, and was cut in such a way that you could easily peer down her seemingly immaculate cleavage.

"Good Morning, and welcome!" She said with a bow "You must be from the Phoenix Lotus school."

You both bowed in return "Yes indeed" The grandmaster spoke for you, stepping to the side "This is Karmal, my greatest student, and pride of my life."

"Oh my" She said with an awkward blush "we don't have many orcs competing, and it's so nice to hear words of encouragement from our parents."

"Well, he's not my father," You say awkwardly "Not my biological one, at least."

"Of course not" She continues with her unmutable optimism "but parents come in many forms, styles, and shapes."

"Right she is" He adds in, after giving you a small jabbing strike in the side "You have a good head on your shoulders young lady."

"Thank you, and Please, call me Ling. I really look forward to the competition" her attention breaks for a second. "I'd uh, really like to see more of you Karmal" She gives you an almost hypnotic smile.

"Yes, well" Your grandmaster interjected "I should join the other grandmasters for a moment, share old war stories and such. You two enjoy each other."

You hear a shift in the tone of Ling's voice, being left alone for the moment. "I've always heard about Orc strength, but I've never seen it for myself. Could you give me a demonstration?"

"Is she flirting with me? you wonder "Is she seducing me?" You find her smile and her figure almost completely irresitble. If that is what she's doing, you don't know how to say no to this.