Minuet ♪ Moving

[sageprincess]

Characters: Zelda and you!
Setting: Floor 3 or 19, Floor 25, Floor 14, and Floor 32
Format: Starting with action - I'll follow you!
Summary: The Princess of Hyrule going about her days while trying not to freeze to death.
Warning: Sexual confusion? None yet.


Floor 3 or 19
[The libraries might as well have become a second home for Zelda with all the time she has spent there recently. Ever since Ruana (and to a lesser extent, Dax) took to the network, she has been pouring over book after book, network post after network post, trying to make sense of the things she said. Of course, any success is limited at best, and for the most part, the only fruit of her labor thus far has been a stack of notes with more questions than answers contained within.

Still, the search gives her focus and drive - things she had been terribly lacking in since... the end of June, really. And perhaps that's the most valuable thing Ruana gave her that day - not information, but a will to do more than merely endure.

In any case, if you're looking for one long-eared princess, you are most likely to find her here, surrounded by her books and notes.]

Floor 25 (For bow_of_the_galadhrim and maybe friends?)
[Of course, that is not to say she does nothing else with her time. Sometime before the chaos of October and everything else, Legolas said the elven swords he was having crafted for her were ready, and they could begin training. Sure, it's cold now and getting colder, but it's peaceful for the moment (well, for some definition of peaceful), and she needs to learn eventually.

So, looking more like a pirate than a princess in Tetra's mother's (her descendant's?) long coat and her hair tied up in a ribbon, she waits on the meadow floor for the Prince of Mirkwood. At least there's no snow on this floor.]

Floor 14
[And sometimes even she needs a break, though loathe she is to admit it. She doesn't frequent the media floor often - even after nearly a year's time in the Tower, most of the technology there is beyond her. But she does know how one piece of electronic machinery works (though don't ask her what it's called), thanks to a girl who's long since vanished from the tower walls. And it's that piece of machinery that's currently serenading her with the sounds of a certain British classic rock band as she curls up on a couch nearby, wrapped in the fluffy comforter she got as a "prize" for participating in Halloween's "game".

Pass by at just the right moment, and she might even appear to be asleep. Even back in Hyrule, music was always there to provide a temporary escape from life's hardships, and it's so easy to get lost in it...]

Floor 32
[And sometimes, given the high levels of stress inherent to the situation, it is necessary to take "taking a break" a little further.

Look up into the trees on the forest floor, and you might see a blur of blue and grey hopping from branch to branch, disturbing and sprinkling the snow that's accumulated there in its wake.

Investigate?]

(Responses for the last prompt will mostly come from sagesurvivor.)

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[Floor 14]

[wirefu]

[Before Zelda drifts off, another woman will approach her. To Zelda, she may seem vaguely familiar; more often than not she could be seen poking her head into the dormitory room that the Hylian occupied, looking for and sometimes leading away Saber. Maybe she waved once or twice, or offered a quick "hello!", but she's never said more than that.

But that's going to change! If Irisviel is going to be trapped here, she might as well make the best of it. And that meant trying to get along with people she might be interacting with often.

And so she approaches, a look of curiosity crossing her face.]

That's quite an interesting song.

[sageprincess]

[Zelda opens her eyes, blinking once or twice as they adjust to the light before turning her attention to the not-quite-familiar woman. Saber's friend?

Well, she likes Saber, so she'll be friendly. She nods.]

It is, is it not? There is no music quite like it in my world, but I find it rather pleasant, all the same.

[That, and there are more than a few memories wrapped up in these melodies, but she doesn't need to bore this woman with that.]

[wirefu]

[Irisviel offers a smile in return, and - hoping she's not being a bit too forward - takes a seat nearby.]

That's one of the most interesting things about this tower, isn't it? We're all from vastly different worlds, yet we can still find ways to connect somehow.

[sageprincess]

[If Zelda's offended, she doesn't look or say as much.]

Hm, I suppose. There are precious few things to be grateful for in this place, but I am glad I have been able to meet the people and hear the things I have during my time here.

One cannot help but wonder, though, what it will be like to return home after seeing and hearing all the things we have.

[Because she will find a way home, she will, but in doing so... she will be alone once more. Hmm.]

[wirefu]

[Ah... the smile on Irisviel's face doesn't change at all, but something sort of... fades, in her eyes.]

I'm sure it will be quite the experience. Any knowledge or skills we gained here could greatly change the way things might have originally played out, had we stayed in our own worlds.

[sageprincess]

With any luck.

[If she can change Hyrule's fate... she wants nothing more. However, she shakes her head, as if to clear it, then smiles more brightly, turning slightly towards Irisviel's.]

Forgive me, such heavy subjects are not fit for a first meeting. You are a friend of Saber's, yes? My name is Zelda.

[wirefu]

[Well, that subtly sad look didn't last long. A warm smile spreads across the silver-haired woman's face, and she nods.]

Yes, I am. Saber is a very dear companion of mine! [Corruption? Change in demeanor? Bah. She was still Saber, her wonderful knight, and that's what mattered the most.] Forgive me for not introducing myself earlier, Zelda. My name is Irisviel.

[She offers a hand.] It's a pleasure to meet you!

[sageprincess]

[Wiggling an arm out of her blanket cocoon, she takes that hand.]

And you as well, Irisviel. Though the circumstances are wanting, it is good to see that she has a friendly face to rely on here. So many do not.

[Of course, she doesn't know anything about their relationship outside of companionship, but Saber is so often grave and serious (... when she's not flirting), she can't help but think it a good thing that she has this cheery-seeming woman to fall back on.]

[wirefu]

Mm, I'm still fairly new to this tower, but it's easy to see that having others to rely on will be a great help here. She did such a wonderful job of aiding me in our world... I'm glad I have the opportunity to return the favor!

[See, not even a crazy murder tower can get this lady's mood down.]

Are you a friend of hers? She hasn't made much mention of you, but she certainly seems content with her living arrangements, so I assume so...

[sageprincess]

[Yet, anyway.]

Well, I do not know if she would call me as much, but I would like to think so. She is a pleasant conversationalist, and there have yet to be any problems regarding our living situation.

[Well. There was that one time she kind of overturned half the room, but most newbies want to do that when they wake up here.]

[wirefu]

So you're good acquaintances, at the very least. [At least, that's how she chooses to interpret Zelda's words.]

Still... it's very good to hear. I'm happy to see her getting along with others. I don't know what sort of people she met after we parted ways, but there weren't many she was able to get along with prior to that... [Only Lancer, really. Rider had been a good ally, but after that banquet of theirs....]

Perhaps befriending people such as yourself will help her.

[sageprincess]

[There's a slight inquisitive look as Irisviel speaks. Not able to get along with many people...? She supposes she can see that, with how intimidating the knight can be at times, but Saber's been nothing but respectful to her. Hm.]

If she wills it, I would be happy to help her how I can. She seems like someone who keeps her personal thoughts very close to her, though.

[Which might make the whole befriending thing rather hard. She likes Saber, and admires her greatly, so she doesn't really want to push any boundaries...]

[wirefu]

[A bit off-track there, Zelda. It's hard to get along with a group of people when most either want to kill you or dominate you in some way or another.]

She is... [Irisviel gives a small sigh.] But I don't blame her for doing so. Not everyone likes being so open with things that may make them feel conflicted, after all.

[sageprincess]

[#knowing jack shit about how Servants work problems]

... You are free to remain silent on this matter, of course, but... what, in general, is she conflicted over? So I might be able to avoid such topics in the future.

[wirefu]

[Hm. this is a bit complicated... it's hard to go into the specifics, because that might reveal Saber's true name. She also can't go into too much detail because this is something Saber should talk about, not her. But it seems like Zelda means well... so warning her might be a good plan.]

I can't reveal too much, since it's not my place to give away too much about her... but I would advise you to be careful if the topic ever turns to leadership. Things didn't end too well the last time she was involved with a discussion revolving around such a topic.

[She's not sure how much of a sore subject it is after ten years, but still...]

[sageprincess]

Leadership?

[She sounds... far more disappointed than a casual acquaintance should, really. Hearing stories about the Once and Future King, and then meeting her in the flesh (or... spirit, rather) - perhaps she had some hope the more experienced monarch would be willing to offer her some wisdom.

Alas, it would seem not.]

... I see. Thank you. I will do my best to stay away from the subject in my conversations with her.

[wirefu]

Thank you. [The simple words sound quite heartfelt.] I know it's impossible to avoid such topics forever, with the amount of... colorful people here. [That sure is one way to put it.]

But I simply hope to make things as easy for her as possible, however I can. It's the least I could do.

[sageprincess]

[There's an almost joking, sheepish smile at that.]

Ah, I am certain those that are most familiar with me would vouch that I am quite good at keeping secrets.

[In more ways than one. But then her grin softens.]

Considering how trying this place can be at times as well the fact she believes a war may break out here, I am sure any attempts would be welcome. You are a good friend.

[wirefu]

I certainly try to be.

[She wouldn't really call herself a friend, though... it sounds strange, but their relationship can't really be defined with such simple words.]

And I can tell that you are, as well. Please, allow me to thank you again for that.

[sageprincess]

If common decency is something worth thanking, then we live in dire times, indeed.

[Because Zelda just can't take compliments directly, even after nearly a year of spending time openly interacting with people again.]

Still, you are welcome.