Living in a new city can be nerve wracking, but it can also be pretty exciting! It's important to know what the new city has so whenever I have time, I go out and sightsee. Yeah, I know, a little touristy but it's the best way to know the area you live in, you know?
And it certainly has its benefits! I found some awesome local restaurants and stores that you couldn't find in my hometown. There was this local coffee shop that had the best latte I have ever had. And it was close to my apartment! Instant regular.
Whenever I had slow days with work, I would head to the downtown area to look at the buildings and see what other businesses there are. I made sure to bring my camera (a photographer needs to be prepared) to take some pictures of the scenery. Especially at night, it's gorgeous. And it would look good in my portfolio, a bonus! Just to be safe, I would also take the camera's bag so I don't have to constantly be carrying it in my hands. (Or leave it somewhere, god forbid. That camera was pricey.)
Of course, there was another reason why I was out sightseeing. Remember when I said that this city was known for having a huge orc population? Well, it did not disappoint. Everywhere I walked, there were orcs no matter which direction I turned. Yes, there were a lot of other races in the area as well, but it's obvious that orcs were the more conspicuous ones here. Big, green, hunky orcs of all shapes and features. I felt like I was in orc paradise. There were also female orcs around (obviously) and, even though I'm not into women, they looked pretty good too.
The nightlife was something else. Nightclubs and bars were practically flashing themselves at you with how many there were. I bar hopped for a while just to see the atmosphere. Suffice to say, I'll DEFINITELY be going back to some of these.
As the night was winding down, I took the monorail. (I saw the parking prices there, I'd rather avoid that.) It was almost empty if not for another person (they looked like a beastman, feline I think) who had headphones on and keeping to themselves. I sat close to one of the doors and just enjoyed watching outside the window as it started moving again.
I knew it was a risk moving to another city that I knew nothing about (other than the orc population) but I'm pretty happy with how it's turning out. Yeah, I know, I'm mostly saying that because I'm getting some orc action, but this city is exactly my style. I found some amazing places to eat and hang out, got some good pictures to add to the file, who knows what else I can get.
After 10 minutes have passed, the monorail stopped again. I still had a couple more stops to go through before I get out so I just waited. I didn't expect anyone getting in (it WAS really late) but then I heard someone walking in. I turned around (I can't help but look) and saw the new passenger.
First thing I noticed, he's an orc. (Nice.) Second thing, he was wearing a suit. A nicely done, professional business suit. With a tie, fancy shoes, and everything. His black hair was in a slick back hairstyle, which went well with his trimmed beard. He looked muscular, but the suit was loose enough that I couldn't see how much, hiding his physique well. And the third thing, he was carrying a big suitcase. All in all, he looked like an everyday businessman.
He sat at the opposite side of me, placed his suitcase beside him, and gave a rather exhausted sigh. He hung his head back a little and dropped his shoulders, as if all of his energy left his body. If I had to guess, he was coming back from something work related.
I felt a little bad for him, honestly. Whatever his job was, it was enough to not only leave him drained, but also get out of work pretty late. (That is, assuming he immediately took the monorail after he got off work.) And it's a shame to just leave a handsome face like that.
"Long night?"
I took a risk. Depending on his reaction, I could either continue the conversation or leave him be. The ball was on his court.
He straightened his head and got a good look at me. I don't fault him for not having noticed me. Being tired could make you oblivious to your surroundings.
He fixed his posture a bit before giving me a sigh and a smile, "You could say that. I'm currently trying to sell a product to a shop that would be great for our business. I've been doing some overtime so I can make sure everything goes smoothly."
Ah, so he's a salesman. Good to know.
"Wow, what products are you selling?"
"In short, underwear. But the fabric we use is much more comfortable and elastic compared to our competitors."
Underwear, huh? Wasn't what I was expecting but I'm not complaining. I tend to lose underwear rather easily. (It may or may not be because they get destroyed when I have my orc sessions. I sometimes like it when they get ripped off of me, okay? It's hot!)
"Oh, alright! I take it the shop needs a little more convincing?"
He chuckled lightly at that, "They're a big company and they have people trying to sell to them all the time. So, I need to be resolute."
I hummed at that and gave a nod.
His eyes suddenly widened a bit and he shook his head, "Oh! I'm sorry! I should introduce myself! Gor, salesman for Pureign."
Pureign. I know that name. It's a company that's been growing pretty big these past couple of years. I have a couple of friends who use their products and they have nothing but good things to say about them. Didn't think I'd run into one of their employees in a monorail.
And his name is Gor. I know orcs tend to have rough sounding names but considering that he works in sales, I was not really expecting a name like Gor. (Suits him though.)
"Javier. Freelance photographer."
His eyebrows rose, "You're a photographer?"
I opened my bag and took out my camera. I often joked that it was my baby but considering how much I take care of it, it wouldn't be a complete lie.
Gor let out a hum, "Have to admit, I don't know much about photography or cameras, but that looks fancy. You were taking pictures around downtown?"
"Yeah. Would you like to see?"
He nodded and I went to sit beside him. He moved his suitcase to make room for me. As I sat, I noticed he had a faint smell of cologne on him. He probably put it on in the morning. It was a nice smell, like wood (different type of wood than I'm used to). Wonder how it smelled normally.
Making myself comfortable, I showed him the pictures I took.
While I did enjoy the nightlife like I said, I also made sure to take as many photos, especially if the places I visited looked absolutely stunning. Building showcasing a lot of colors, people who looked like models in their outfits, entertainers on the street doing neat tricks, you name it. (Thank God I managed to file away the more raunchy photos I've taken. That could have been trouble.)
Gor gave a light whistle as he was looking at the photos, "Now those look great. Maybe even better than the photographers we hired."
I giggled, "Please, you'll make me blush with compliments like that."
A light laugh escaped his lips, "I only say the truth."
An idea came into my mind. Didn't know how well it would go, but hey, I didn't get this far without taking chances.
"I may not have been hired by Pureign, but I would love to work with them in the future. I've heard a lot about you from friends and they can't recommend you enough. Is it possible for me to see the products myself?"