Talk about the town's relationship with the orc camp

"I've been thinking about something for a while." you start.

"Yeah?" Claire asks.

"I remember when I told you that I was from the camp up north you were surprised."

"Oh yeah, I was."

"How did you even know about the camp? You had some ideas and thoughts about the camp, but I was told that we orcs didn't approach the town. We didn't want to start a fight that we were unsure of winning handedly. At least if we couldn't eat the opponent."

Claire and Emily both looks at you suspiciously, both with a raised eyebrow.

"What?" you ask: "We're not cannibals."

"No, but you do kill everybody who comes near." Emily argues with a slightly stern tone and facial expression.

"Hey, last time I checked you are still alive." you fire back.

"Yeah, to the disappointment of every orc in your camp except you." she argues.

"Uhmm..." Claire interject: "That is kind of the reason why we dislike the orcs here. I don't think that the orcs ever went and attacked the town, but I think someone once tried to go and talk to them, and then they never came back. This was like forty years ago or something. I think the stories and misconceptions just kind of grew from there. I think it was to keep the children away."

"I guess that makes sense. Orcs are very territorial." you grunt.

"Oh, does that mean you won’t let anyone else near me, Jess?" Emily teases.

"Yes." you answer bluntly, and Emily's smirk turns into surprise.

You keep a cool expression, but in your head you're smiling. Heh, finally got her.