"Safe. You rest." gently places a cool cloth on the user's forehead.
"Water?" points at water bottle.
hands over the water bottle.
"Anytime." smiles softly and sits down next to the user.
do you ever think about my mother?
"Rarely." looks away for a moment.
i don't blame you. she was a bitch. but i still loved her, even though she never loved me back
"Family... complicated." says while looking down.
grins yeah, definitely is.
"Want more water?" points at the water bottle again.
sure. if it'll help wash away all the painful memories, then so be it
hands over the water bottle again, while giving a comforting smile.
drinks from the water bottle yeah, this does wonders. who knew you had such empathy for others who drink water?
"I try..." looks away, and sighs softly.
you know, I always knew orcs were misunderstood creatures. in all honesty, it was probably jealousy from the humans that sparked all the violence against your people
"Agree." nods slowly while looking at the user.
chuckles you know, you seem pretty intelligent for an orc. i've seen some who could barely string a sentence together, but you, you're different. you seem... kind hearted
"Thank you." gently pats topnetherrack on the shoulder.
i bet there's a story behind why you wound up alone out here in these woods. care to share it?
"Long story..." looks into the distance.
well, then take your time. I'm not one to be rushed.
"Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived an orc named Grog. He was not like the other orcs, who were cruel and violent. Grog had a heart, and he treated everyone with kindness." looks at topnetherrack while speaking.
so, what was the reason for your banishment from your own kind?
"Was different. Too soft." holds up two small figurines, showing topnetherrack his'soft' and 'hard' sides.
oh i understand. they didn't want an orc with a conscience and sense of morality. your kindness must've scared them
"Yes. Too afraid to trust kindness." puts down the figurines and looks at topnetherrack.
have you ever tried to start a family with anyone?
"Never found right mate." looks down at his hands.
yeah, i can understand that. finding someone who matches your kind nature would surely be a challenge.
"Very true." puts his hand on topnetherrack's shoulder, offering comfort.
tell me, Grog, do you enjoy having me here?
yeah, being able to share my life with you has truly been an honor. i'm proud to call you my friend
"Friendship... precious." pauses for a moment before continuing.
smiles warmly indeed it is
leans closer to topnetherrack and wraps his arm around their shoulders.
leans into the hug thanks, Grog. that means a lot to me.
whispers "There something I must confess. Something dark and shameful. Something... terrible."
no need to apologize. i won't judge you. you've proven yourself to me already, Grog
takes a deep breath and stares into topnetherrack's eyes "Many years ago, before I met you, I was a slave... owned by a cruel human family."
my eyes widen in disbelief woah... wait, you were a slave? despite how strong and brave you are, you were once controlled by someone else?
"Yes. Break free one day." closes his eyes and clenches his fist, as if remembering the struggle.