So, it turned out they didn't need to go anywhere else. Sil and his girl stayed with the Spritons to finish off their honeymoon and her punishment.
The girl learned much from the Spriton Clan to tend to animals, make crafts and weapons. Their craftsmanship was magnificent to her eyes. She also talked with many Gelfling to become friends with them. They were also curious about her world, and she told them some things about Earth but limiting the technology part as they likely wouldn't understand it. They also made her special shoes for traveling, sandals for warm weather and boots for snowy weather. She was thankful to them for that.
Sil watched over the clan to see how they handled crops and supplies, their military training, and much more. He helped with some bigger things too when needed but still left it to the Gelfling to do their jobs.
At night though, Sil and his wife still spent their quality time together. That was the only time they had for it. There had been more mating sessions too.
When the fortnight was over, Sil knew he was more than ready to get back to the castle. He wasn't sure the girl was ready to go back, however.
The guards made sure that things were ready to go in the carriage. Podlings also helped with the Armalings. Sil went to find his mate. He found her telling the Maudra goodbye.
"Time to go, Human." Sil said as he approached.
"I know. I was just thanking her for the hospitality for the two weeks we've been here." She stated.
"Yes, great staying here, Maudra. We make visit sometime in future." Sil decreed.
"It was great getting to know you, my dear." The Maudra said in a friendly manner.
"The same. Now I must be on my way." The girl replied. "Take care."
"Come." Sil advised. He led her toward the carriage that was ready to go.
The Gelflings had liked getting to know the Chamberlain's mate. She definitely had something that he didn't have at times, integrity and honor.
Sil didn't mind being around Gelflings at times, but he still preferred his own kind's ways more. But Gelflings allowed him to order them around as his right as a lord. But he also didn't want his wife to become too 'soft and weak' on the Gelflings either. He had let her socialize though and do some work alongside them to get some woodwork on her hands. It was something she had been unaccustomed to. She hadn't lived in the primitive ages of the early twentieth century or further back when humans had once lived kind of like Gelfling cultures. That's why she had found this so fascinating.
When they settled in the carriage, Sil stated, "You learn much while being here."
"Yes, I did. There was so much that I didn't know from this clan and I'm sure there are a lot more ways I can learn from the other clans too." She explained. "I'm still newer here, so forgive my enthusiasm about wanting to get closer to the Gelflings."
"Just not let them overrule you, Human. Like younglings that get carried away in bossing around." Sil warned her.
"I understand."
"Must always be ready to give commands to be followed as honorary Skeksis being my mate." Sil declared. "Emperor should have forgiven Human's mistake by now."
"I hope so." She said. "And I understand. Yes. Children need lots of direction because they can cause chaos if their elders don't know how to handle them. That was a big problem on my planet. They can become little terrorists. Some are just in playful manners, others in not so playful."
"What would you do if you should actually have child with me?" Sil asked curiously.
"Somehow, I don't think it's possible, but if I did, I would welcome it. Being that we are totally different species, we could never know what kind of health the baby would have." She explained. "Or what it would look like, but I would hope it looked more like you." She reached over and put a hand under his chin, stroking it.
It surprised him but it felt good. He would allow these tender moments between them when they were alone. He smiled and whimpered, closing his eyes happily.
"At least this ride back home shouldn't be as long, right?" she asked.
"No. Shorter distance from castle. Chamberlain ready to go back to being in castle." He replied.
"Would it be possible for me to go visit the clans more often when I feel I need to get out for a while?" she asked.
"Hmmm, maybe. Up to Emperor." Sil declared. "Can ask."
"Are they expecting us back?"
"Should be. Fortnight over." Sil replied.
A little while later, they soon returned to the castle. They got out of the carriage in the castle. The guards went about their business while the girl reluctantly followed the Chamberlain further into the castle. She hoped the others wouldn't still hold resentment towards her.
Sil soon led them to the throne room where the emperor, the Ritual Master, and General were. "Hmmmm." Sil whimpered to announce himself and his wife. The ones in there turned to see them, glaring as they entered.
"Ah, Chamberlain and Human. I see you have returned after your fortnight punishment." The Emperor declared.
"Yes, Emperor. We return as you say to after so many days away." Sil bowed in respect, as did the girl.
"Is my punishment over, Your Majesty?" The girl asked cautiously.
"Yes, it is, Human. You can now resume your duties here in the castle." SkekSo replied.
"And what shall I do first?" she asked.
"While you were gone, the Scientist said he could use an assistant in his lab with some of his work. Go report to him." The emperor ordered.
"Yes, your Highness." She replied and left the room.
Sil was still in the room. He looked over at his leader and two others. "So, what did you learn about her while away from the castle?" Zok asked.
"She's fascinated by what Gelflings do for work and knows how to get them to do things for her better." Sil explained. "She has much to learn in skills about work with what Spritons do, and more. I warn her about not letting Gelfling get better of her. Is she considered honorary Skeksis through mated to me?" he asked.
"I thought about it and yes but will still be subject to punishments like any of you." So decreed.
"What about Chamberlain's position?" Sil asked.
"Ritual Master, you have served me well while SkekSil was gone, but now it is time he gets his job back as my advisor." The emperor decreed.
"Yes, my emperor." Zok replied and bowed and backed off. Sil was glad to take his spot back.
"Perhaps through her, we can also get better cooperation from the Gelfling." The General advised.
"Perhaps, General. It just might be a good idea." So agreed.
Sil still hated seeing SkekVar in his presence. He wanted to council the emperor by himself. He wanted to know more about what happened while he was gone.
…..
The girl reported to the Scientist. "Hello? Is anyone in here?" she asked upon entry to the lab.
"Yes, come in, Human. You were informed of my request?" SkekTek asked.
"Yes. Why now?" she asked.
"I am coming into some work to need some assistance." Tek replied. "To help keep my lab cleaned up when I am through working, and an assistant. Plus, I was told of your knowledge of science."
"Yes, I have knowledge of human science. Not what you know, of course." She declared. "I'm finding I want to learn more about this wondrous planet."
"I see. Yes. I can teach plenty to you. Even though most of the Skeksis found it absurd that you are now called an honorary Skeksis from your being with the Chamberlain." Tek explained.
"Thanks, I guess. Yeah, I could also tell you plenty that you might find interesting." The girl declared in a sly way.
"Ready to learn more." Tek did the same.
The girl wanted to know more about what Tek knew of this world in the world of medicine. He told her of some of the medicines for pain and sickness. Some Stonewood guards had told her of some of that too long before this. In return, the girl told the Scientist of some things that scientists on Earth did, though some things she left out.
The Scientist was fascinated by what she said. And she didn't rush him or doubt him as he explained things about science. That was what the other Skeksis always did. The Chamberlain might have been an exception to his work. He would sometimes help him too. It made sense that the wife of SkekSil was nearly the same, willing to help in the name of science. But this strange creature that came from a different world that looked like a Gelfling knew much more than mere Gelflings did. Her mind was much more advanced. Tek wanted to keep her in his employ, for now anyway.
