‘I’m a little nervous about this next conversation, but I think it’s the right idea. What do you think Velora? And for real this time!’

[I believe your ideas are sound. Though I would advise you to remain flexible and try to keep an open mind regarding the future. If you eventually have tens, hundreds, or even thousands of Goblins under you, a proper structure will be needed, or things can get out of control very quickly.]

‘That’s a good point…Well its only about 40 of us for now, so I’ll focus on that, but as we grow these plans and squads of mine will eventually need to be changed.

‘Having a thousand Goblins into one squad won’t work all that well I don’t think. But multiple squads being a part of a large…group of sorts should be the next step I think. Okay yeah, that all makes sense in my head, and I’ll let future Rick deal with it!

‘Oh, there goes Jaba and the rest.’

“I’ve brought everyone Chief.”

“Good, good, gather round.”

“Alright…so I’ve done a lot of thinking, and I finally have my thoughts in order. Let’s start off with the Chief thing. If that’s the decision you all have made, I’ll respect it. It will likely take me a while to get used to being called that, but I’ll get it eventually.

“Now the whole escort thing. That one is a bit deeper to unpack. I agree with it, and I do think the leader of any tribe should have something like a dedicated guard. It does feel a little weird to be making my own guard like this, but it needs to be done.

“So…while I do think it needs to be done. It needs to be done properly. Here are the changes I have in mind. Instead of just 5 Goblins from Geedi’s squad, it will be the entire squad itself. All of you will now become the Royal Guard, oh and that’s what we’ll call it. The Royal Guard.

“So yeah the Royal Guard, the entire squad will be a part of it but not initially. The Royal Guards need to be the best of the best. The top of the line. Only Tier 2s and above can join the Royal Guard. So yes that means so far only Geedi will be technically in the Royal Guard. Regarding her squad, they will be considered to be accepted into the Royal Guard, but not officially until they all reach Tier 2.

“And like I said earlier, the Royal Guard needs to be the best of the best, so that includes being excellent fighters. They need to be trained specially and dedicate their entire beings to being Royal Guards. So, although I said Geedi’s entire squad will make up the Royal Guard, at this point they have the chance to drop out if that’s not something want to do, and we can place them in one of the other two squads.

“Speaking of the other two squads…they will essentially remain the same. One squad is responsible for hunting and guarding the outskirts of the Tribe, while the other will be staying home and guarding the entrances to the cave and also helping Dran and Wala with any building they do.

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“Now regarding the Goblins who joined me from the plains. I already mentioned building, but I would like for Wala and Dran to run some sort of building and research division. As of right now that division will just be you two, but I am hoping it will grow in the future. Kida and Zargi on the other hand will be a part of a new magic division, while for Sigi and Lagi…I’m not sure.

“So Sigi and Lagi, I’d like for you to tell me what it is you want to do. Actually, that goes for all of you. Kida, Zargi, Wala, and Dran. Do you all have any thoughts about what it is you want ?”

“I love the idea of a magic division! I’ve always wanted to dedicate my time to researching nothing but magic and this feels like the perfect chance to do that!”

“…I agree with Zargi…I think a division that is focused on magic will be great.”

“Thank you Zargi and Kida, anyone else?”

“Ah yes! I feel just like Zargi! A building and research division is perfect!!”

“I think both Wala and I will enjoy being in this new division Chief.”

“Thank you…Sigi and Lagi?”

‘Why are they just staring at me?’

[They are probably thinking.]

‘Oh…yeah probably.’

“Wan..t..to…hel..p..Ch..ief.”

“Want to help Chief? I see Sigi..and you Lagi?”

“Sa..me…th…ing.”

“I see…want to help Chief huh…hm…let me think…”

‘So…Velora…what do you think?’

[Again, this is a decision for you to make, but I don’t believe you need to overthink it. Their request was to help you, so let them help you.]

‘No need for the attitude Velora, but what you just said kind of gave me an idea. The job of the Royal Guard will be to protect me, and while I can definitely give them things to do, that isn’t their primary function. It would probably be nice to have a team of dedicated helpers. Wait helpers sound like such a bad term…how about hands! The Chief’s hands…yeah I actually like the sound of that. Good job Velora!’

[Thank you.]

“So Sigi and Lagi…since your request was to help me…I thought of a new group. It will be called the Chief’s hands. This group will be responsible for carrying out tasks from me that are separate from the tasks given to the tribe. You won’t report to anyone else, just me. How does that sound?”

‘Okay I definitely see sparkles now! You see it too right Velora?!’

[…]

‘Ah whatever!’

“It..sou..ds…good.”

“Go…od.”

“Great! Well, that’s pretty much everything about that, I have some other things to talk about, but do you guys have any questions in the meantime? Jaba, Geedi, Dal and Tars?”

It was Geedi who spoke up first.

"I don't have any questions Chief! I will get my squa- other members of the Royal Guard up to Tier 2 in no time!"

'Isn't she getting too excited about all of this?'

[It's a big deal.]

'Well, yeah I guess so.'

Tars came next.

"Chief...are others able to join the Royal Guard now?"

'Hmm that's actually a good question...but I think i want to create a standard first before I add any others.'

"As of right now, the answer would be no. Once Geedi and the rest are truly members of the Royal Guard, then we potentially start taking some type of application to join, but the idea is for it to be hard to join since the Royal Guard will be top of the line! Now that I think about it...that goes for you too Geedi. You are being given a free pass at the moment, but your position can be taken in the future if you do not perform."

.....

'Now why is she staring at Tars as if she wants to kill him?'

[It...kind of a big deal.]

'No way you just said the exact same thing again...

'Actually don't even respond to that, let's hurry up and finish this talk so we can officially get up and get moving again! I hate sitting around all day.'