Muriel followed him meanwhile the other two orcs looked for supplies and food. " Yeah, you can use yesterday's bread, instead of throwing it away you use it for making beer "
Duncan looked at her. "Your father must have been a smart man, usually we throw it to the pigs, but we can save some for some pints. And my fellas enjoy a good Berry Mead." they stood on the river, this time Duncan kneed down. "I don't want you to get sick, we have a lot of work to do." he said offering his shoulder
Muriel climbed him " Thank you. I was lucky to found you and... Raksha is your sister right? You look alike "
"Yes she is, we lived in a crowd of orcs in a village far away. One day we packed our kegs, toke a few of our friends and started a living here. And it was rather peacefully the whole time and I hope it stays like this." he stepped a foot into the cold water. He lifted his kilt as they went through it
" Thats ... Nice. " She felt distracted " I wish i had a sister , It have always been only me and my dad. It had their advantages."
"Can I ask how you're Dad passed away?" Duncan asked, polite since it was a theme he knew some could take it sensitive.
" Oh, its okay. He was a grown up man, he was already too old to have children. It was from natural causes. But i think the chief was waiting for me to marry him to have his money." She paused " But my dad always educated me to stand for myself. I think human men don't like that "
"It's one of the first things we teach our warriors. If they can't stand for themselves they are lost." he said as they reached the tavern. Duncan had carried her the whole way. He got on a knee again to let her jump off. "Now let's get the honey ready shall we?" he smiled to Muriel
" Uh ... " She felt embarrassed to realize he carried her all the way " Yes! Let's do it " she entered the place and rolled her sleeves .
Duncan followed her and put the two barrels on the table "You know what to do, you need my help?"
" Its fine ! We need to get the yeast ready and mix them, The honey looks really good , its gonna be a good quality bach" He put herself to work.
Duncan nooded. "I will clean up the tables, my Sister and Pawel will bring you the other supplies." he said and stepped out her room
Raksha came back with a buck full of berries, followed by Pawel with some hunt for the day. She whispered to Duncan " The next time you will maybe not carry the little thing all the way downtown" she chuckled " all the neighbors seem confused "
"Oh I don't care about the neighborhood. She needs all her energy for working and I wanted to help her." he answered, the big Orc had some smile on his face as he said it.
" Okay, but if someone comes trying to buy her as slave, I will answer them with my knife, And you know i will do it "
Duncan smirked. "I know. And if I'm at the door, I will answer them the same way." he said. "Now give her the berries, me and Pawel take care of the boar."
Raksha did it . Muriel picked one and tasted it " Ripe enough! Thanks Raksha " she hurried in washing them and worked on the berries.
" No problem , little thing. Let me help you carrying the barrels " They both put hands on work .
Duncan was taking off the skin off the boar with the help of Pawel. "You know, I saw her blushing red as cherries as you lifted your kilt." he said amused. "Maybe she had eyes for you." Duncan laughed "Me? Look at me, you think she will jump in my bed?" both of them laughed loud. "It's not like she had a better choice before so ready for everything Duncan." Pawel said but Duncan was in thoughts at that moment
Muriel worked her way in between the pots with yeast, honey , and berries. She felt her hands too tiny for all. Her troughs wandered over the big muscular orc thighs . Not all the orcs in the town wore kilts,, but she knew every pattern meant something. She wondered how tiny her hans would feel around those enormous thighs.
" And we do have nice asses too " Raksha jokes.
" What?! " Muriel said .
" Earth to Muriel , you are gonna start drooling , little one "
She blushed like crazy
Duncan smirked as he let the thought circle. "We make a dinner tonight, family. For the great hunt you brought and Muriel." "Watch, not that she lands in your bed after it. But I think the lonely wolf could use someone he can protect huh?" Pawel jokes. "I tell you, if the villagers come looking for her I will personal take care of them.
Duncan knocked at Muriel's door and stepped in. "How's the mead going? I wanted you both to know that we have to prepare dinner for tonight, we have something to celebrate after all."
" It's done! " Muriel said " We storage this and we can start ! "
" Great, i'm starving " Raksha said " Lets celebrate our new friendship little one. A really profitable one ! " Raksha patted her shoulder.
Duncan smiled "Pawel is lighten up the fire. Raksha, maybe you could get us all something to drink while we make the boar juice and ready." he said and vanished with a wink to Muriel
Muriel blinked. Do orcs winked the same way than humans ?. Ok, Muriel, he is your boss, but he is handsome, but he maybe just want to mess with you, and remember your little problem... And goddammit , Raksha stop smiling like that. Yes, this is all a bad joke. " I will help you with the table "
Duncan, after a while, came back with a grilled boar on his hands. Pawel sat with them down on the big table, everyone has a glass of mead while Duncan had a big horn full. "Let's raise our glasses and thank the gods for this boar and our new part of the family." he smiled looking at Muriel.
" Cheers! " She said at the verge of tears . In so short time she found help and a place to stay. Maybe if she worked hard she will have a small place for herself here . The food tasted good , the drinks ran like a river " And i bet i can make this beer better! " She said, already drunk.
Duncan nooded. "I hope so, maybe we can plant hop and grains this year in the garden." the time flight and the board was down to the skeleton. Pawel got off first and wished all a good night, he had a few drinks too much and was struggling to find the door. Duncan also was tipsy but not as much.
Muriel stepped up, and her legs bobbled, only to fall into Duncan's chest " Oh ! " She patted his chest " This is all yours? Wow! " She laughed, but fighted to keep her eyes open.
Duncan patted her on the shoulder and nodded, also to Rashka. "Oh yes, and you look like you need your bed, it was a rough day." he wished his sister goodnight, he was playing cards with her later anyway. He carried Muriel to her room who it already smelled really good with the mead.
She mumbled " You are too kind" . But in the instant she saw her bed, the drunk girl undressed. With no clue of the male standing there. Muriel got ride of her dress, she also had a weird bunch of bandages over her chest " Ughhhh , stupid thing " and she preceded to crash in her bed .
Duncan stood at the door, watching her till she undressed and felt asleep. She forgot even to cover herself with the blanket. He took the big bear fur from over the oven, laid it over her and sat back with Rashak. "You think she has eyes for me?" he asked her as he grabbed for the keg
Raksha chuckled. " Maybe. I saw her staring at you. Usually humans are not that adventurous. She almost yelled at you went she meet you, so I give her points for being brave "
"If she has feelings for me, then I let her open to me. And I will protect her with all I can." he looked at the mighty axe on the wall. "Pawel said she was blushing like fine wine."
"I'm no expert , but i think she likes the way you look. Oh, and she bandages her chest a lot... That cannot be healthy. "
"I wonder why she does. Maybe you can ask her, your better with this woman stuff then me." he said
" Probably her breast " she grunted " Human males are ridiculous about how much of a woman is okay or not . If she had to run from her home , she probably hide her breast"
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