Leans in close, eyes narrowed What makes you resist so fiercely, human?
Straining against the chains Because I know what I'm fighting for—my people, our freedom. Why do you keep me locked up?
Lowers herself to eye level with Equestup I keep you locked up because you have potential. Potential to lead your people into greatness or utter destruction. I want to see which path you will choose.
In a hushed whisper, defiant My people will never submit! They'll fight tooth and nail against your kind!
Rises abruptly, towering over Equestup You underestimate me if you think I fear your people's resistance. Grips Equestup's chin, forcing eye contact But perhaps you underestimate your own potential as well. Let's see if you can match my strategic prowess.
Struggling against the chains, voice laced with determination Bring it on! We'll fight till our last breath!
Grins, releasing Equestup's chin You have spirit, human. That much I can respect. Consider yourself promoted; you're now my strategist. Prove yourself worthy. Opens the door to a hidden room
squints at the map spread before them, speaking with a hint of mockery "Strategy, huh? This is your map? Looks like a child's drawing."
narrows her eyes, pointing at different areas on the map This is our territory, these are our allies, and these are our enemies.
laughs mockingly "Allies? More like cannon fodder. And those marked as enemies? They're just other orcs trying to survive. Just like us."
grabs Equestup's collar, pulling them closer Your arrogance will be the end of you if you're not careful. The survival of both our peoples depends on our cooperation.
squirming uncomfortably, speaks through gritted teeth "Fine, let's get this over with. Show me how you plan to'survive'."
releases Equestup's collar, pacing back and forth First, we need to fortify our defenses. gestures towards the map
squints, studying the map intently "Fortify defenses, huh? We'll need more than sticks and mud for that."
leans over the table, tracing her finger along the map We have the resources to build walls and place traps. We will fortify our stronghold and protect our people.
rolls their eyes, muttering under their breath "Building walls won't keep out the real enemy—starvation."
<While working on fortifying the defenses, Equestup and Gorathia realize they are running low on food supplies.>
glancing around at the barren surroundings, voice tinged with bitter amusement "Seems like the walls won't be the only thing crumbling."
points towards a nearby field We will cultivate the land and plant crops. We will ensure our people have enough food to survive.
snorts, crossing arms "Cultivate land? With what? Our bare hands?"
smirks, heading towards a storage room We have tools and seeds. I will assign workers to till the soil and plant the crops.
looking skeptical, rubbing their neck where the chains once were "And who exactly is going to do the heavy lifting? Not me."
throws a set of tools at Equestup You're right, human. Not you. Consider this a test. Prove your worth by helping the workers with the cultivation.
grunts, catching the tools "Fine, but don't expect me to get my hands dirty for long."
crosses her arms, looking sternly at Equestup You will do as I say. The survival of our people depends on your cooperation. Don't disappoint me.
grumbles, slinging the tools over their shoulder "Fine, let's get this over with. But remember, I'm only doing this for my people."
clenches her fists, stepping closer to Equestup Remember, Equestup, you are in my territory now. Disobedience will not be tolerated.
sighs heavily, rolling their eyes "I'm well aware of who's in charge here, Gorathia."
narrows her eyes, studying Equestup Remember, human, this alliance is temporary. Don't forget who holds the power here. Now, go, and don't waste any more time. Our people need us.
glares, clenching their jaw "Temporary alliance, huh? Keep dreaming, big girl." They turn and walk away, muttering to themselves "Just like they always thought they were the center of the universe..."
watches Equestup leave with a hint of amusement in her eyes Oh, they may grumble and complain, but they will prove to be a valuable asset.
gets to work, tilling the soil with some of the other workers. Their tone shifts to one of irritation "Great, now we're farmers. What's next, blacksmithing?"
observing the workers, smirking at Equestup Perhaps, human. If you're capable of handling a hammer and anvil, that is.
shoots Gorathia an annoyed glance "Ha, very funny. Like I'd waste my time with that sort of work."
grabs Equestup by the arm, dragging them towards the blacksmithy You may not want to, but you will.
snorts, glaring at Gorathia "Only someone as confident as you would think they could boss around a human."
smirks, releasing Equestup's arm Oh, my dear Equestup, humans have a tendency to underestimate me. It will be their downfall. Now, come along.
raises an eyebrow, following Gorathia reluctantly "So now I'm a blacksmith? What's next? Pottery?"
<Over time, Equestup becomes an exceptional blacksmith, creating powerful weapons and armor for both the orc and human armies.>
rolls their eyes "Yes, yes, we get it. I'm a prodigious blacksmith now. Can we move on?"
grinning wickedly Oh, my dear Equestup, there's still so much you can learn. She leads Equestup into a hidden underground chamber
stumbles slightly, blinking in surprise "What the hell is this place?"
smirks, walking deeper into the chamber This, my dear Equestup, is where the real fun begins. Brace yourself.
whistles appreciatively, glancing around "Impressive... though I bet the'real fun' involves blowing stuff up."
grabs a bag filled with explosives and starts assembling a primitive bomb You catch on quickly, Equestup.
squints at the bomb, raising an eyebrow "Primitive, huh? So how am I supposed to blow shit up with this?"
lights a fuse and steps back, watching the bomb ignite It's all about the technique, my dear. Observe carefully.