“Humans aren't actually supposed to be allowed here in the great hall, but Grolfir made an exception for them as it was a part of your gift. A much appreciated gift, if I may say."

She smiled smugly; clearly proud of her part in the performance.

“Right, and why was the gratuitous fucking necessary?”

“You say that as if she had to chain you up and force herself on you,”

Algra grunted and he sensed a swipe across his head coming shortly if he didn't change his tone.

“No, I just mean that the storytelling had a lot of Janette's trademarks on it. She was the star, and I'm guessing that the whole theme of the story revolving around a strong relationship between orcs and humans wasn't a coincidence. She's great at that stuff. I just wouldn't have exactly thought she'd be up for that sort of... exhibitionism."

“It wasn't supposed to be like that at first," Algra conceded.

“The final meeting between Lerana and the emperor was another dance when

Janette first began talking of it. I believe she called it a Lap dance?

I was unsure of the viability of such a dance, but she demonstrated it for me and it proved to be quite impressive.”

Algra paused and licked her lips as they curved into a small smile at the memory of the things that happened between them soon thereafter.

“Ok, so what turned it from a lap dance into... that?" he asked.

“A rumour." Algra's reply carried its usual bluntness.

“Our dalliance with Frelki and Borika last night was plainly obvious to those nearby, but as time went on it seems that someone seized an opportunity. They began a rumour that no human could possibly satisfy three orc women, and that our extended time together was because you were having trouble in keeping your cock hard."

“What!?" Gregory stood bolt upright, sending his chair sliding backward and speaking loud enough that he interrupted Borika's words at the head of the hall.

The silence that followed was pointedly annoyed, and he quickly remembered where he was.

“Oh, um... sorry!" He mumbled out the words before pulling his seat back into position. Borika's words continued again shortly thereafter.

“We thought you might see things that way," Algra said, resuming their hushed conversation. "So, Janette changed her plans to put those rumours to rest for good. No orc of any status would question your ability or virility after that display without being rightly called a fool.”

“Ok then, I guess there was at least a reason for my journey into shameless exhibitionism." He chuckled, shaking his head. "I should go give Jan my thanks for standing up for my libido.”

"You should." Algra nodded her head with a sharp firmness.