Page 58 of Mountain Orc Daddy

“It still works. See? You just cracked the screen. Try to graze it with the pad of your fingers,” Blair explains.

“What do you use this for?” an orc from the crowd asks.

“It was made to communicate better. Instead of relying on a messenger or a letter, this was invented. It’s much faster and you can call for help in emergencies.”

Blair presses a series of numbers. Mara’s phone rings and she picks up with a “Hello?”

The orcs ooh again. Unable to comprehend how the phones are connected in such a manner. It still confuses me but Blair said that even she can’t fully explain it.

Across the living room, Jade shows them the computer. Their attention is much more hyper fixated on the large rectangle than the cellphone. For this, Jade only allows the younger orcs to try it out.

“You have to do it gently. These are much more expensive than the cellphones,” Jade says.

“How expensive?” the child asks.

“Twice as much. So be careful!”

“What can we do with it?”

“So many things! It has the same functions as the cell phone. You can listen to music. Write whatever you like. Watch movies. Search up thousands of resources for information…”

“What’s the difference then?”

“It’s bigger!”

Outside, Remus and Phineas show how the cars work. Their reactions are the same as mine was. The orcs eagerly tried to beat the other for the driver’s seat.

Phineas snaps his fingers to make them float right back out.

“Now, you all have to remember to mind your strength. Just because it looks big doesn’t mean it can hold you all,” Phineas explains.

“Then how did the Chief travel all the way here?”

“Well, it was quite difficult to be honest. They may need to start producing cars that are fit for you orcs. It’ll be more expensive I imagine.”

The orcs’ shoulders slump.

“But that’s why we’ll teach you how to earn your own money,” he finishes explaining.

The answer was enough to satisfy the orcs. I’m sure the integration will be hard for them. It’s a good sign that they catch on pretty quick. It makes me proud as Chieftain.

I approach Mara. “They’re learning quickly, albeit clumsily.”

She chuckles. “I can see that. I was thinking of separating them in smaller groups, how they’re doing right now. Each group will be led by a member who has shown aptitude for learning and adapting quickly. What do you think?”

“I think they have already done that.”

“How about taking them into the city?”

After the orcs overhear our conversation, there’s no talking them out of it. The Morgan's take each group to a different part of the city. The park, a library, a restaurant, and such. Blair takes her group to the local market.

I follow closely for safety purposes. Rogar takes the lead for the group. Blair hands each orc a basket.

“Usually we use carts to carry our food, but to avoid accidents, we’ll use these baskets. Go along the aisles to pick two items of food you want.”

They all rush ahead of her, as if they’re on a hunt. The cashier looks on with surprise and worry.

Rogar comes back with his items. “I chose these.”

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