(In the tongue of the Orcs)
Athgar and Kargen entered the palisade followed by the hunting party. The Orcs of Ord-Kurgad rushed forth to take the game from their arms, freeing up the hunters to greet their loved ones.
Shaluhk waited until the crowd dispersed before stepping forward, hugging Athgar, and then turning to embrace Kargen tightly.
Athgar looked at Kargen"s bondmate. "How much longer until you deliver?" he asked. "I"d swear you"re not even twelve weeks along."
"A few more weeks yet," she said, with a grin, "and then we shall have small green feet running around our hut."
"That soon?" asked Athgar.
"Soon?" said Kargen. "Why would you say that? Few Orc"s carry their young for more than five months."
"Human"s take nine," explained Athgar, "or so I"m led to believe."
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