Corruption is Magic

Knocking upon the door of the mushroom house I mentally beg for Gelfree to be out at the moment so she doesn't see me bundled up in my blanket I have wrapped around me. Hearing the door creak open I look to who it is and immediately feel myself cringe seeing Gelfree who is paused mid sip of some ale.

“Uh, hi. I-Is your mom home?” Gelfree after standing there for a few extra seconds then continues to sip on her ale just stood there. Oh she is definitely enjoying my suffering right now. This little rascal. I mentally grumble as she slowly finishes her mug of ale. “Mm, you come here naked every other time. Why suddenly get self conscious?” Gelfree teases and I ignore the question and glare at her.

“Is your mom here?” Gelfree opens her mouth but is cut off by a hand landing on her shoulder.

“Girl, how long are you planning to keep that door open?” Gomra questioned her daughter but upon seeing me she takes a few looks up and down, making me feel embarrassed even though the blanket is covering me. “Now I didn’t expect this when I woke up today.” Gomra states matter of fact like before coming closer to me and examining my face and my exposed fingers and legs down to my feet. “Interesting. I’ve never seen an individual after a biped potion is used. I’m happy I brewed that up for you when you were coming for those lessons.”

Wait, she brewed that then? Was she always planning for me to drink that potion? I ponder as she stands and looks at me, It is at this point that it dawns on me that I stand at least a foot to almost two feet above the two Goblins who I estimate are four feet eight inches for Gelfree and while Gomra is a hair smaller around four feet five inches tall.

“Let me see what I have to tide you over for clothing. I’m not making any promises as you are… well, big.” Gomra says giving me a small pat before walking off out of the entryway to the home. Gelfree smiles and steps aside for me to come in and she leads me to the kitchen where I sit at the table and lay my head down on the table.

“It’s kinda funny how you’re self conscious now even though you were naked every other time you came here.” I hear Gelfree explain as I hear her going to the counter of the kitchen and open a cupboard and uncork a bottle and pour out liquid. Most likely ale.

“You do realize that the more intimate areas were still hidden behind my tale, right?” I groan.

“Oh I know, but still.” Gelfree says plopping a wooden mug beside my head, The familiar scent of their usual ale greeting my nose making my mouth water a bit.

Lifting my head I wriggle an arm up and over the blanket I'm holding with my other hand.Grabbing the ale I take two large gulps of and setting it back on the table with a pleasant sigh escaping me. “You know, I think it looks good on you.” Gelfree teasingly says as she sits down across from me at the table.

“You did not just say that.” I grumble looking at her, all I get as a response is a shit eating grin from the goblin. Oh she is trying to get me wound up. Closing my eyes I grab my mug again and take another swig of the ale.

“You think she would hear us if we had fun on the table?” Gelfree casually asks, causing me to choke on my ale, sending ale spraying out my nose and back into my cup as I cough and sputter. What could have possibly prompted such a thought. “You good there?” Gelfree asks with a light laugh behind her words. This girl is going to be the death of me.

Getting my coughs under control I look at Gelfree in the eyes. “I’d be caught dead sooner than I would be doing… that!”

“To each their own.” She shrugs and drinks her ale.

Looking at my own that now has ale that went through my nose in it I decide to teleport it into my lava pit near my house. “I have a question if you don’t mind me asking?”

“That itself is a question but go ahead.” She says in between gulps.

“Why were you so… ready to make that oath to me?” Looking at me she puts her cup down and leans back in her chair causing it to balance on two legs.

“I’m not entirely sure. I guess, you sending that Incubus running made me feel as if you had what it took to maybe climb the ranks here. I never was interested in the hierarchy. But having someone to rally behind seems nice. I guess what I’m saying is that I can see you being a leader.” Feeling a blush form on my cheeks I fiddle with my blanket's edge.

“I mean, the only real leading I have done is on a small scale. Heck, it's only been on small projects like making a building or events.”

“Well, maybe you should toss your hat into the ruling ring, it shouldn't be too hard.”

“What do you mean?” I squeal. “Ruling is astronomically more difficult. You have to uphold laws and rules, oversee events, attend meetings with those of authority. Not to mentio-” I am cut short on my list when Gelefree reaches over and pokes my nose causing my mind to derail.

“You think too much.” Gelfree says before removing her finger and letting her chair return to having all four legs on the floor. “You really are something special Twi. You might not see it in yourself but I can say my ma and I do see it. You have the ability to make anything you want come to reality.”

Puffing out my cheeks I remain silent but her words dance around my mind as she returns to drinking her ale. She is so confident that I have what it takes. How can she be so sure? I mean I did manage to fend off that guy that attacked me but that was thanks to Dark magic. I couldn’t ever be a ruler… Could I? As if knowing about the lul in the conversation Gomra returns and in her hands is folded up clothing that look to be large comfortable clothing for herself but would be tight for me. “Sorry dear but I could only find these that might fit you.” Gomra sheepishly says holding the clothes out to me, they are plain but if they work then I’ll be happy.

“Thank you Gomra, I’ll try them on.”

“You do that but Tomorrow I’ll be going to a nearby village. It’s populated by a lot of different kinds of people. Including unsavory kinds, but they also have a store that has clothing for all kinds of creatures and they take custom orders. If you want you can come along.” Gomra offers as I take the clothing. The fact there is a village here amazes me, Though there are nice folks like these two here I guess.

“I would love that.” I happily say, this is kinda like me arriving to Ponyville. This time however I’m looking forward to going instead of being reluctant, maybe I can make some friends while I’m there.