A dangerous visit

The goblin sisters spend another day at the human school.

Especially Orkra likes it here.
At the school she's learning a lot of new things, and in the afternoon, she's spending some time with her human friend Elora again.

I was recently visiting you, so I thought it would be nice if you could visit me, too, soon.

Yeah, that would be great. As long as it's not a trap to eat me, I would love to visit yo ur place.
I'm really excited to see what a goblin home looks like.
But just to be sure, you wouldn't lure me in, just to eat me, would you?

Of course not! You're my best friend. I would never eat you!
Not even if you wanted to.

Sorry, I know.

Don't worry. You actually look delicious.

So can I also just accompany you right now?
I'm already excited, and I don't have anything planned for today yet.

Oh, sure. I don't think father would mind.
And he probably won't be at home anyway.

Elora is getting a little scared.
She knows that Orkra doesn't even know how to eat humans, but as an older goblin, her father might have some experience.
That might be weird.

But the thought of meeting a real human eating goblin also is a little intriguing to her.

Orkra already went ahead, and now looks back.

Are you coming?

Sure!

So Elora follows her friend to her place.

They leave the village, cross a huge meadow, enter a forest and go up a small mountain where they enter some cave.
Inside the cave they open a door and now find themselves in the goblin home, still a cave but more comfortable.

Oh, interesting. So here you live.
It's really huge.

Yeah, it's nice here.

But why so many beds?
Do you sometimes have a lot of visitors?

I don't know. We never have visitors.
But it's nice if we can just choose

Your place would be great for a sleepover party.
But I doubt anybody else would want to visit a goblin.
Maybe when I leave this place unharmed, I can persuade some friends.
Sounds like fun, doesn't it?

Great idea. It would be nice to have these beds filled.
At least as long as I can still choose my bed freely.

I'm sure some would still be scared of you, and will just free their bed when you come.

Yeah, probably.

Orkra moves around.

What do you want to do?

I'm not sure. Would you like to cook something?

Nah, this would take too long.
A little snack should be enough.
Do you have something?

Yeah, some remainings of yesterday.
Would you like to have a try?

Sure.

Orkra gives Elora some grilled meat.

Oh, looks delicious. What about a plate.

I usually eat it like this.

Okay then, I'll also just eat it like this.

Elora is about to take a bite.

But this isn't human meat, is it?

No, don't worry. Father always hunts in the forest.

Elora isn't sure if this disproves her worries.
But she eats it anyway.
Orkra just watches.

Oh, this was delicious.

Thanks, I prepared it yesterday.

Maybe let's play some game now?

Sure. Anything specific in mind?

No, what do you usually do for fun?

Sometimes I fight with my sister.

Oh, I'm not sure if fighting you is fair.
I would definitely lose.
But we can give it a try.

Yeah, that sounds like fun.

But don't be too harsh on me. I'm a little scared that you cause some serious injuries.

No worries. I also have to restrict myself when fighting against Tirkiz.
If she was here, she would disagree though. I can already hear her annoyed voice in my head.

Okay, what are the rules?

We never decided any rules.

What about this?
No bites, no scratches, no punches, and we don't touch each others crotch.
Does this sound good to you?

Yeah.

And who touches the ground loses.

Okay. Are you ready?

Elora gets in pose.

I'm ready!

Elora is a little intimidated and doesn't know how to start.
Orkra is noticable taller than her.
She decides to keep a stable stance and slowly gets closer.

Soon she's very close. Orkra tries to grab her from above, while Elora tries to grab Orkra from below and lift her legs.
They keep standing like this for a while, until Orkra suddenly loses balance and falls to the ground, taking Elora with her.

First they are surprised, then they both have to laugh.

This was actually fun.
But also more exhausting than I thought.
I need a break.

Elora is already sweating a little.

Orkra gets up and sits down on one of the beds.
Elora follows and sits down next to her.

You're stronger than you look. I didn't even hold back.

Elora is happy.
She even decides to snuggle up to Orkra.
It's nice to be so close to such a strong girl.

Then suddenly they hear some sound.
And then they see another goblin, a green one.
He looks like a boy, younger than Orkra, but he still seems strong and his horns are huge and intimidating.

It's her father Grozog.

He comes closer to them and immediately notices the guest.

Oh, it smells delicious here.
Did you bring food, Orkra?

I only have a friend with me.
She's not supposed to be food for you, father.

Oh, sure. One from school right?

Yeah, I have to get along with them, right?

Good point.
Then have fun, at least for now.

Father moves to the other side of the room and sits down.

Uhm, I'm pretty sure father would like to eat you later.
It would be great if you prepare yourself for him.
That would make him happy.
I don't think he'll let you go home anyway.

What!?! No way!
You promised I wouldn't get eaten.

You know that goblins like to eat humans.
Sorry, but if father wants something, there's nothing I can do.

Are you serious?!?

Yeah, sorry.
It's best for all of us if you just comply, okay?
Else father might get angry.

No! You can't just let me die here!

But you're a human, and father is a hungry goblin.

Then I'll just leave before he actually wants to eat me!
He didn't seem like he really wanted to eat me.

I'm sure he just wanted to be nice and give you some time.

Elora immediately gets up.

Should I ask father if he would spare you?
To be honest, I also don't want to lose my best friend.

I'm not sure about that. Are you sure he even wants to eat me?
If you don't remind him, maybe he just forgets about it.

Yeah, maybe. But can you please stay for a little longer?
As long as I have fun with you, he won't touch you, I promise.

The longer I'm here, the worse I feel.
Can't we just go outside together?

Maybe it's best to wait until father leaves.
He doesn't spend a lot of time at home.

If he'll leave again, you might be right.
I'll trust you about this.

Elora is really scared now.
She isn't sure if she will leave this place alive.
She really hopes that she can trust Orkra.

Maybe let's play another game in the meantime?

Sure.

Orkra picks up some small stones, and they play a game where you have to throw these rocks close to some specific rock.

It's not really fun, but at least it's a distraction.
Maybe it would be fun if Elora knew that everything is fine.
But now she can't really focus on the game.

After a while Grozog comes to them.
Elora is scared. Will it happen now?

You still didn't lose interest in her?

She's my best friend from school.
I already spent many days with her.

Oh, I was hoping that you'll prepare her for me.
But I already expected that you wouldn't.
Maybe she's more suitable for breeding anyway.

Elora is confused.

Yeah, that's what I'm hoping!

Then there's nothing I can do about this. Have fun!

Grozog walks away from them again.

Sounds like he won't eat me at least.

Yeah, you should be safe.

Can we still leave?

Sure, no problem.

Orkra and Elora leave the cave togther.

Outside ther walk around on the grass.

I'm glad I came out alive. This was exciting.

You liked it?

Kind of. But I'm not sure if I'd visit you again.

I understand. But I'm sure you will be safe.

So... you want to breed me?

I just said this, so you'd be safe.

Okay, great!

Or did you want me to...

No! I mean... you are my friend, but, you know...

Okay, no breeding.

Would't work anyway. We're both girls after all.

Elora laughs.