Blake's walk through the village was shocking to everyone, apparently someone standing up less than a whole day after what he went through was a miracle to most in this village. But what was more important to Blake was the fact that Phanna, Granite, Jade, and Miann were all waiting for him by the gate, each glanced at him like they want something, so he chose to start with the shying Granite taking her by the hand and pulling her out of the line of sight of the congregation of villagers watching from the other side of the gate.

Blake looked at her and cocked his brow as she started to stammer out something, her hands fidgeting in front of her, but her eyes show him an emotion all of the women he has rescued had, so before she bit her tongue on the twisters that her mind was conjuring, he cupped the back of her head, tugging slightly on her hair and pulling her into a kiss, making her let a soft and surprised moan out, but she didn't pull away rather press back on him, her desire running to the foreground.

Finally breaking after a few seconds, her eye locked on his, "I am sorry, but I get nervous around people I want you to consider staying after you deal with the goblins," she said softly but placed her hand on his mouth, "you don't have to answer now, just think about it." She pulled away and ran off back inside the village.

Blake let out a sigh and closed his eyes, as he turned a bit to face the forest. He felt a tug on his sleeve and looked over to see Jade being uncharacteristically shy like her sister, but her darker skin gave her away as the real Jade. Blake could tell she wanted to say something important and difficult so he turned a bit more and smiled at her to reassure her she could talk with him.

Her eyes looked a bit more determined as she watched him, mustering the will to be herself, "the chief said you are going into the forest to deal with the goblins," she hesitated for a second as she found the words for what she wants to convey, "I want you to promise that you will come back." She said, her eyes showing she knew such a promise is impossible but still important to her peace of mind.

"I promise to do everything in my power to return." Blake said as he brought his hand up and caressed her cheek in an effort to soothe her turbulent thoughts.

She took his hand and kissed the inside of his palm, her soft lips igniting his coarse skin, "I'll hold you to it." She said before pulling away.

Blake started to feel bad at the fact he had ruthlessly stolen more than a few hearts in this village, he wondered again if settling here would be a good idea, but dismissed the notion again. His musings were cut short as a head slammed into his back with a hug around his waist.

"I know it's a bit sudden, rude, and selfish, but Blake, I need to ask you to do something when you come back." Said his mystery huger, her voice sounded sure with resolve at what they were about to ask.

"What do you want of me?" Blake asked, his mind trying desperately to identify the voice and who it belonged to.

He felt the mystery person's arms tighten around him, her skin was a smooth and rich tan nearing a caramel color "I want you to give me a child so even if you leave I'll have a part of you to keep for myself, you can say no if you want but I want you to think it over when you are out there." She requested, and perhaps the only one of the six to be doing so but Blake had his answer to who this was.

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"Is that really all you want from me, Miann?" Blake asked and felt her shudder as he spoke her name.

"No, I want more but I know you have a mission from the gods and I understand that is a grander task than being with me," she said with forced words like the act of talking about it was nothing but pain. "So please consider my selfish request."

Blake pulled one of her arms free so he could turn around and pulled her in flush against him, his eyes gazing into hers, "I don't need to consider it, if that is what you are asking of me then wait for my return." He said while leaning in to kiss her.

She eventually broke away with a smile and rosy cheeks, " I am happy you agreed, I will wait but don't delay." she said before pulling away completely and walking to the interior of the village.

Blake watched her for a bit and saw Phanna start walking over. She had a small pouch with her and her steps were lively as ever. Her smile widened as she got into arms reach.

"Jackie asked me to bring this, it's food for a day." She said handing him the pouch, her face showing a bit of redness under her lighter skin, "she said you should eat the pie first before the rest."

As he took it she smiled and showed a bit of hesitation at something she wanted, "Did you want to say something?" He asked her as he secured the food to his belt.

She froze as he asked then suddenly jumped into his arms hugging him tight as she kissed him, a lot more passionately than earlier, but also more intense, as she finally pulled away she rested her forehead against his, "I plan to still reward you when you come back no matter if you succeed or not." She said her eyes gazing into him, her desire for him clear as day.

He slowly released her and watched as she intentionally walked away with a sway of her hips, and Blake couldn't help but be mesmerized for a few seconds but then took a deep breath and started to lock the hundreds of different wants he got today away, best not to be distracted as he worked, as he hefted the halberd up and choked it a few hands below the head and he stared walking toward the forest.

[The next few days will be interesting indeed, I hope that this will not be too complicated, gods if the goblins are just evil send me a clear sign] Blake said internally and he stepped into the forest.

His movement wasn’t the best, but going without his full pack and the mess of camping equipment was way easier than with them, as he used his internal navigation skills from his time in the army he made good time and slowed down as the night began to roll in. His rush came to a complete halt as he spotted a patrol of three goblins a few hundred feet away through the trees.

Lowering to a low crouch as he crept closer and got just within earshot to overhear the conversation.

“grall nork maykw bollrak trag" (did you see human fight with troll) one goblin asked, as he leaned on his spear.

"Warl maykw naiss trag kiwl quian" (the human killed troll with magic) another goblin asked as he held a crude bow.

"Whall maykw, waina Kigraa naiss" (yeah that human, you think Kigraa can kill) the spear wielding goblin asked.

The third goblin looked over and sigh as he leaned on his axe "trag naiss Kigraa, maykw naiss trag, maykw ikkan naiss kigraa tloss maik van mayhall" (troll kill Kigraa, human kill troll, human definitely kill Kigraa if he know what he did to village)

"Wain maykwil naiss kikrhall" (will humans attack our village.) Asked the bow wielder.

The spear wielder let out a chuckle, "maykwil hanwe Kigraa, kikrhall yeais yool, maykw niraa trag viramor, Kigraa qual maire mayhall" (the humans fear Kigraa, our village is safe, when the human that killed troll leaves, Kigraa will attack village and take everyone.) He said.

The bow wielder chuckled too, "yarr wail maykwann haqom, maykw waz maykwann kiantr, vail paiqm knee" (have you guys been to human slaves yet, the human that came have some slave stock too, I like the tall strong one) he said.

[Hilda…, slave stock…] Blake thought about it and swallowed hard, [ they are keeping humans as slaves, for gods knows what for]

"Ikkal hausoot" (shut it) said the ax wielder, as he stood straight and scanned the surroundings.

[Hm. Looks like he noticed me may as well deal with them] Blake thought as he stood up and walked out the bushes, "I have some questions, so please cooperate." He said as he walked, letting the halberd slide down in his hand and then bringing it up with a flurry, his eyes locking on the three.