towerofanimus | 3rd Shard

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3rd Shard

Characters: WW Link, AU! Link, and OoT Zelda
Setting: The workshop and OoT Zelda's rooms
Format: I prefer action but whatever works for you guys!
Summary: WW Link apologizes for being a child of the corn
Warnings: cuteness and later ear piercing

[Outside of the workshop]

[Hello, big brother(??)!! Remember how you met your lil' bro? Peekin' in all cute like into the workshop - well, that's what he's doing now, arms wrapped around something. And when he notices you there, he's gonna run over with.... well, actually, not a smile at all. A very apologetic frown. But he's not gonna speak until he's got your attention.]

[Outside of Zelda's room.]

[Hey there, princess; hopefully you remember this little guy - it'd be hard not to, right? Well, he's currently sitting outside of your dorm's door, arms wrapped around something in his lap and.... soaking wet, for some reason or another. Sitting in a puddle, as if he'd swam not too long ago, and still coughing up a little bit of water. Remind him to never dive again.]

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... Mm.

[He gets up then, trying not to slip in the water that's gathered around him, and gives her a bow when he's standing and steady.]

I... came to say sorry, Princess Zelda. I-I was being really... weird, and I don't know why.
But I didn't like it - it was bad of me.

[He holds the bottle in his arms out to her, looking down at the floor with an apologetic frown. The water in the bottle sloshes a little, and a brightly colored little fish swims around the sides.]

... I brought you a present. It's an apology gift.

[... Oh, sweetheart. She looks at the fish, then to the boy, and then she's slowly bending as much as her body allows so she may gently cup his cheek in her hand.]

Do not blame yourself. It was all a trick of the tower; you cannot hardly be held responsible for things you did when you were not of your right mind.

[She tilts his head up so he may see her small, tired, but sincere smile.]

I am simply glad to know you are safe once more.

[He blinks a little, making sure he doesn't let his eyes tear up, and holds the bottle out to her a little more.]

... I apologized to big brother already. ... Um. The other Link, I mean.
I was really rude to a lot of people... I don't like what this place does to people.

But, um... I'm glad you're okay too, princess.

[That's said as he returns her smile, though his still seemed a little melancholy. It's only because he's still upset with himself, however.]

... He gave me a scale so I could swim better. The other Link, I mean. Um...
I'm not really good at swimming without it, but I used it to catch you this. It's a really pretty fish; I thought you would like it because... you're really pretty too.

I-in a good way, I mean. Not like when I was being... weird.

[He scuffs his foot on the ground a bit, seemingly a little nervous.]

["Big brother"? A-aww.

She listens to his explanation, brows furrowing just a bit because it's obvious he's still nervous about speaking with her. Sigh. He honestly doesn't need to give her anything in apology, in her mind, but if it will make him feel better...

She gingerly takes the bottle after a moment, peering at the little fish inside.]

... It is quite beautiful. [Looking back to Link.] But you did not need to go through such trouble for my forgiveness. I understand you were just as much of a victim as I was during that ordeal. You need not apologize.

[But he feels like he should apologize. But if she says he doesn't, then he doesn't...

He pauses for a little bit, looking to the side, before taking a quick step forward to give her... a gentle hug actually, since she's probably in a lot of pain.
A gentle, sopping wet hug.]

... I'm still sorry. But if you say it's okay, then it's okay, I guess.
I don't think I'm gonna eat sweets in this place, anymore.

[Thankfully she hasn't been bothering with her nicer, more princessly dresses in recent days. The water won't do much damage. But all the same, returning the hug in full is out of the question, so she'll have to settle for patting the crown of his head and stroking the hair away from his face.]

Nor do I, to be quite honest. And I am certain we are not the only ones.

[Unfortunately for you, princess, he would have hugged you anyway - nice dress or not. When you come from the sea, all of your clothes have to be water proof.]

... Are you going to name the fish, princess?

[That's asked with a small smile of course, still gently hugging her as he looks up at her.]

[Gosh, sorry her country is landlocked, okay.

She blinks at his question, then brings the bottle back up to her eye level once more.]

I suppose I should, hm?

[Watching the little fish swim around for a moment, she thinks. The lady Ruto would not appreciate being associated with something to be kept as a pet, she believes, so that's out. Perhaps she just should go with the first name that comes to mind...]

... I think Daphnes is a suitable name. What do you think?

... ? You're going to name him after the king?

[He's on his tip toes now, trying to peer into the bottle as well, even though he's already seen the fish multiple times.]

Umm... I think he'd be okay with that. The fish kind of looks like a Daphnes, too.

King?

[Looking back down at Link now, head tilted. Boy, she's from a hundred years in the past, what king are you talking about.]

Well, um... the King of Red Lions. He was my boat, and the king of Hyrule.
Daphnes... something or other. I don't really remember his full name, it was long and hard to say.

[He's going to give her the same confused face - how do you know his name if you... don't know who he is?]

I've... got a figurine if you don't know who I'm talking about. Though I'm kind of sure you do... it'd be weird if you didn't, right?

[That confused look is only met with a small headshake.]

I am afraid I do not. I merely thought it was a good name.

[Pausing. Hmm...]

Perhaps... he is a descendant of mine.

He... could be, I guess. He's really nice and wise, so it makes a little sense.

[He plays with the hem of his tunic a little, thinking.]

Do you... want to see my figurines anyway?

[He's not trying to make it obvious, but it's apparent he's very proud of his figurines, despite only having a few of them here.]

[Should she take that as a compliment? Either way, she smiles softly. Yeah, Link, you are about as subtle as a freight train.]

I would be happy to. Just hold one moment.

[She disappears into her room, setting Daphnes' bottle down on her nightstand ~~to be terrorized by Condesce~~ and slipping on a pair of shoes before returning.]

All right. Let us be off.

[Link gives the princess a warm smile before taking her hand to lead her to his room... getting a little lost on the way, of course, but only because he still doesn't have the hang of it.]

I've got lots to show you; they're all really neat! I think you'll like them, too.

[It's all good. At least he's back to his normal, cheery self, and besides, she could use a little exercise. Just... don't go too fast, Link.]

Do you now? I am looking forward to it.

[He won't! He doesn't want you in pain. 8c

Eventually he opens the door to his room and motions for her to follow as he goes on ahead, opening his trunk and climbing in partway to retrieve his figurines.

The first one he holds up, is a little girl from the looks of it.]

Um... you can sit on my bed if you need to, princess. But look; this one is my little sister, Aryll!

[And sit she does, slowly, taking a moment to pause and breathe before turning her attention back to Link.

She peers at the figurine curiously, eyes flitting between it and the boy.]

I can see the resemblance! She looks like a very sweet child.

Mhm! She is. Aryll can be kind of annoying sometimes, but all little kids are. Grandma says she'll grow out of it.
I love her anyway, though.

[He smiles, gently putting it nearby him on the floor.
He rifles through the others, pulling a couple more out and putting them next to Aryll's figurine, before holding another up for Zelda to see, with a second in his other hand.]

This one is a good friend of mine. Her name is Tetra - but she's also..

[Aaand holding the second one up.]

Princess Zelda, like you!

You are very fortunate to have such a family.

[Said somewhat nostalgically. What family she had was long gone before she was brought to this tower, but still. It's difficult not to miss them sometimes.

But then Link holds up a new pair of figurines and oh, these are very interesting. The King Link spoke of may or may not be her descendant, but this girl...]

She is? ... Would you tell me more about her?

[Honestly curious! He's mentioned her a few times, but never in much detail...]

Oh, mhm. Well, um... her name is actually Zelda, but she likes 'Tetra' more - it fits her a lot better, since she's the leader of a pirate crew! She has her own ship and everything.

She's really brave and strong, and I don't think I could have beat Ganondorf without her. Though she can be kind of mean; she calls me names and stuff, but I know she doesn't really mean it.

[He pauses, looking between the two figurines for a second.]

... I don't know how she goes between Tetra and Zelda, though. I think she's magic and doesn't know it, kind of like I was.

She's not as kind and as graceful as you are, and sometimes it's easy to forget she's a girl, but I like her a lot anyway, because she can still be a lot of fun to be around. Her jokes are the best.

She sounds very accomplished, and at such a young age as well.

[Assuming she's roughly Link's age, of course. Honestly, it makes her look back at her child self and feel a bit inadequate. She smiles, though, a touch of wryness to it.]

Dual identities are one thing we have in common, though.

... You do?

[Blink blink. He only knows you as princess Zelda, though! Unless... you're secretly Tetra!?]

[Alas, no. She is a ninja princess, not a pirate princess. Nevertheless, she nods.]

During the war with Ganondorf in my time, it was necessary for me to hide so the Evil King would not gain hold of the Triforce of Wisdom. So, I created an alter ego, one that no one would associate with the Princess of Hyrule.

It was... difficult, though, hiding even from the people I cared about. I would not wish to repeat the experience, given the choice.

[He listens to that, tilting his head a bit.]

But... now you don't have to, right?
So you don't have to worry about it!

3rd Shard

SOUNDS GOOD TO ME also sorry notifs are wonky

AWESOME and no worries, I'm probably heading to bed soon anyway sob

sobs and clings to 8(!!

The tragedy of having a diurnal schedule ;~;

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In which I have no idea where to put the King so he's going after Zelda. 8|b

:|b sounds good

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