She joins the Orc

'Damn it, just because it's the right thing.' She thought to herself.

"Here, I'll help." Flora stepped forward, grabbing hold of Bonny's free arm and hooking it around her shoulder. She locked eyes with Bum before shyly looking away, hoisting her up on her feet. Bonny just giggled on the way up.

"Well, this might change a few things." Mary said, a hand on her chin. "Evina, we didn't predict you returning with child. You won't be able to join us in the hunt I am afraid."

Evina smiled and nodded, remaining on her seat. "It is of no concern mother, I figured as soon as the hunt was mentioned that I may be a burden in such an activity. Perhaps I may stay behind and look after Bonny?"

"It shouldn't be a burden for you to carry alone." Alice added. "I would gladly stay behind as well."

"Now that isn't fair for you," Evina brushed her hair with a light tone in her voice. "You seemed excited for tonight, I shouldn't stop you from enjoying it."

Mary placed a hand on Evina's shoulder and smiled. "Alice has a point dear, besides I wouldn't mind missing tonight in favor of your company. The hunt comes by once a month after all, when you reach my age the excitement goes away after some time. It would be a larger burden leaving you behind then it would be to join you."

That was the last that Flora could listen to, before walking out of hearing range. Their footsteps echoed down the stone walls as they calmly approached the bedroom hallway. At least Bonny was enjoying herself, giggling and cackling to herself.

"Oh poop, I do hope I wake up 'n time for da hunt." She asked groggily as she was let go. With a soft thud, she let gravity took over and flopped into bed. Within seconds, her words went silent and her breathing seemingly kept at a steady pace.

"Hm, didn't think I would catch her being quiet for a change."

Bum giggled under her breath and smiled. "Yes, quite refreshing."

Both chuckled together before Flora brushed her arm, realizing she was at last speaking to her mystery lover. Gosh, what to say? So, uhh was that you under the table? Nope, way too embarrassing and straightforward.

"Well, I best be going back to clean up the table." Bum said, adjusting her bra before turning around.

"Wait."

She paused and looked back.

"Uh... did you want to maybe walk together there? I can help, and talk, and probably both?"

Bum smiled.

"So uh, what's your name?"

"Gharbum Ursharku, but Mistress prefers calling me Bum."

"Huh," I wonder why. "Because it's short for Gharbum?" Ugh, that was stupid to ask.

"Yes, I imagine that is why." Bum giggled, glancing over at Flora as she continued washing the dishes.

"Right, right. Sorry, just-"

"Not one for small talk?"

"No no, not that! I mean I used to be good at approaching people just-"

"Just, not orcs perhaps?" She asked, a plate making a clink sound upon being stacked on its side with the rest of the clean pile.

"Eh-hehehehe." Flora laughed nervously to herself, she was totally blowing her first impression. "Is it that obvious?"

"Perhaps, but I find it fun to watch so do carry on forward."

She blushed under the orc's watchful eye before sitting down in the countertop. "Well, if we are to address the elephant, than yea. Suppose it is because you are an orc. I... I have never met one before and seeing one here was quite a surprise ehe." Flora admitted, now at last regaining some self control so as to not embarrass herself. Bum smiled and continued washing more plates. "I mean, when you hear stories as a kid you imagine big, strong and scary green creatures but here you are, playing maid."

"Well, you react as if it were my preference to be a 'maid' here." She corrected her. Oh shit, she forgot about her being a pet!

"R-Right! My apologies, damn I had uh... fuck me, I blew it." She sighed in defeat and slouched under her pose.

Bum broke out into a small fit of giggles. "Just giving you a hard time, princess. No, I wasn't willing at first but I suppose I grew into it. A lot of us do, not all but a lot. Also yes, we are big, strong, and scary creatures," She said, imitating the pose of a behemoth which made the elf laugh. "But only if we are threatened. We are very much more civil then that after all. It would be like me accusing you of being peaceful and one with the earth and quite passive and humble and a thousand years old despite having the body of a beautiful maiden in her young twenties."

"Ha! We are not... I am not one with the earth!"

"Oh really? So you aren't a vegetarian, don't live in a heavenly kingdom hidden within mountains, or possess extraordinarily impressive archery abilities and sacred elven readings?"

"Wha-no! We have books but like everyone has books under their own tongue, I don't think there is much sacred about that. I happen to like meat mind you, goat is my favorite. And a castle, you jest! Try a simple cabin in a humble village. Don't think I would like living a thousand years in my lifetime, I have enough stress in under twenty-four years that I wouldn't dare imagine what an extra thousand would do to me."

Bum shrugged and wiped her hands clean. "Well, that is what I grew up to learn about your kind."

"What, just because I am an elf you think we all are like the best archers ever?"

"That is what you thought of me, did you not?"

"Wha-" Flora choked under her words, struggling to find a proper response. Bum merely smiled and crossed her arms in triumph.

"I believe I made my point."

"Pfft, well touché."

...

"You really think I look beautiful?" Flora asked. "That I have the body of a maiden?"

"Well, yes. I think you are rather beautiful."

"In what regard?"

"I think you look amazingly gorgeous with beauty compared to that of Aphrodite. I find that your dark blonde naturally silk hair fits as a wonderful addition to your fair bright peachy smooth skin. Your pointed ears are adorable, your shy mannerism is addictively cute to tease, and your body completes the appearance of royal blood with a thin waist and firm hips. Your rear is lovely to glance, your chest is fit enough to stare, and your eyes speak of the emotional conflict within you. Though right now, I see shock and embarrassment in them as we speak." Bum smirked, hands on her hips.

Wow, she never missed a beat. Not even a second to gather her thoughts.

"My my ehehe, you certainly have quite a way with words Bum." She blushed heavily, turning around to hide her face. Taking in deep breathes helped keep her heart in control as she cleared her head with an appropriate response before spinning around.

Her turn.

"I believe you to be alluring yourself in a unique way. Your braids are impressive and beautiful alone, the style of hair is certainly unique, your chest much more built with an interestingly large set to look at. Seeing your bra struggle to keep them under is such a tease, and turning around is no different upon seeing that deliciously gorgeous rear. Your waist is thick, your hips and thighs look firm, you can shred cheese on those abs and you definitely appeal to me as forbidden fruit, something I want but shouldn't."

...

Both of them bursted out in uproarious laughter, letting loose of their feelings and thoughts for several minutes. At last, the air was cleared and no double meanings between them. Hearing how each one described the other was quite a lot to take in, but definitely comedic in its own absurdity.

It was fun, forgetting everything for a while and laughing for once and so hard.

"Well, I never quite caught your name."

"It is Flora."

"Flora... beautiful name for a beautiful woman."

"Well..." Flora blushed, it became apparent in their chat that Bum had finished her chores at last. "Not as beautiful as yourself."

Both girls smiled at one another, alone in the kitchen room. What to do?