Thread: The royal harem of Rhodesia (DaveTheHuman x Poppy)

The treasurer, an older man named Heran Weathers, watched as the first harem women walked toward him. He asked her how long she had been in the harem, where she would like to be taken, and how many things she'd be taking with her. He was surprised to hear how long she had served the former king, but said nothing of it. Heran calculated how much her earnings should be based off of the years of service and said A carriage will take you to the port whenever you are ready. I know of a ship called The Crest which will be leaving in two days time. Extra has been included for you to stay at an inn. The woman thanked him and left to pack her things. That was when the flood of women lined up. Heran's eyes widened and he glanced and the new king. But his eyes did not linger, it was too soon to know the affect of the King, and this moment could be seen as embarrassing. So Heran pulled up a chair and got to work compensating the women and making arrangements for their departure. David watched as the line grew. He had expected many would take his offer, however he did not imagine it would leave so few remaining. But it did not concern him. He had learned as a military leader that you could only truly rely on those who wished to be in their station. So even though only a fraction of the women remained, he was content. The King was pleased when one of the women stepped forward and introduced herself. Her name was Sorrell, and as one would expect, was very attractive with her red hair. She was the eldest remaining, but it seemed age was gentle on her. David was happy that she introduced herself. He was finding that people were hesitant around him now, gauging his personality or expecting him to do all of the talking. So for this small gesture, he thought highly of her. He smiled and said It is a pleasure to meet you, Sorrell. Then a thin woman with blonde hair who was working on sewing something said It will be our honor to help propagate your lineage. David thanked her, still finding it strange to have so many women for the purpose of bearing him children. But it was a necessary thing. He then asked her name and learned it was Germaine. From then, no one else introduced themselves and David did not wish to force it out of them. Two out of the eight women had come forward, and he was pleased. His thoughts lingered on the woman with light hair and purple eyes. David thought to speak with her, but she remained seated and appeared to be busy with her book. It seemed she did not wish to be here, but then why had she not taken up his offer? David decided to let it wait. The six unnamed women would warm up to him in time or leave of their own accord. While Germaine busied herself with sewing, Sorrell's eyes stayed on David. So he stepped toward her and said I used to be a stable apprentice here a decade ago. However, I have never set foot in the harem except for the cook to sneak food away for me. Would you mind giving me a tour? Sorrell accepted and the pair walked together. She led him deeper into the ground floor. They passed through the main hall where they had been standing and then into a large room with massive windows facing the mountains beyond. The view was amazing, but David's eyes were on the room. It seemed to be designed to capture nature in an indoor form. There was a pond inside with healthy green trees and plant life around. All of the greenery appeared meticulously trimmed and the water didn't have a singe spot of algae. Sorrell said These are the gardens. It is said that it contains every species of plant found in Rhodesia. The pond is fed from the hot springs of the mountain, however for the health of the plants the water is cooled slightly, yet still warm. David was mesmerized by the room. He had heard of glass gardens in the winters to grow crops, but this was on such a bigger scale. It seemed impossible to him. He turned to Sorrell and asked Is the pond fit for swimming? He did not see why it would not be, but then again this was very new to him. She nodded and said Yes, the temperature makes it a very popular spot in the harem. Although... She stopped her words, not wanting to mention the decreased size of the harem. David knew what she was getting at, so for her comfort he moved on with the conversation. I can see myself really enjoying this room. She smiled at the recovery and said You can't see it from here, but when you reach the low rise of the grass field outside, there is a larger pond beneath. There are even some trees to provide areas of shade. The pair walked through the indoor gardens before going to the second story. This floor seemed to be a lounge. In the great openness of it were many couches, beds, pillows, and cushioned seats. Even the floor beneath him felt like it was cushioned. Sorrell said This is the living room. The curtains facing the mountain can always be drawn to allow more privacy. David nodded looking all around. He then asked One of the women who stayed. She had light hair and purple eyes. What is her name? He remembered the harem girl who visited the stables to be named Circe, but this couldn't be her. It had been so long and she had grown so much into her womanly form.