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towerofanimus2012-12-08 07:27 pm
sageprincess) wrote in towerofanimus2012-12-08 07:27 pm
Minuet ♪ Moving
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 (Forbow_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 fromsagesurvivor.)
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:
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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All the more reason to make certain I am clear. p[A slight sigh.] Going on alone may seem noble, but it is incredibly hard.
[Something she's learned quite well.]
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[She really does hope Zelda can take her own advice.] Especially in a place such as this, where the danger does not just come from those who keep us captive. [The administrators, the monsters, others in the tower...]
There is always much more strength in numbers.
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Strength, and sanity. Reminders that despite how terrible the situation is, there is still good in the world.
[Closing her eyes, she exhales quietly.]
... I know I would have been broken long ago had I not some kind of light to cling to.
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... Your inner strength is quite admirable, princess. Has anyone told you that before?
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No... Not that I can recall, in any case.
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Well, it deserves to be said. Even with all the time I've spent here in this tower, you remain one of the strongest people I know.
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I am just... experienced with hostile conditions. I know how to endure such things, that is all.
[And at least here, unlike in Hyrule, she cannot hold herself to blame for the suffering inflicted upon those she cares about. The administrators have made it very clear they are the ones to be held responsible.]
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... Did I bring up something unpleasant? I apologize... I did not mean to.
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[She shakes her head, as though to try and free herself from the gloomy atmosphere that she tends to gather at times.]
... My country had just come out of a seven year long war when I was brought here. I am simply noting that, compared to those here who have not seen battle at all, of course I would appear strong.
[... Still. There's a certain amount of formal distance as she speaks. It's easier to talk about if she tries to separate herself from the event.]
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While my conflict did not last as long as yours, princess, I do know strength when I see it. And my comment still stands.
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[What she meant. Of course, she doesn't know anything about 'Jeanne d'Arc,' only Ruler. All she knows is that the name Jeanne d'Arc is one that brings up bad memories for Arthur, for whatever reason, and that, if Ruler and Saber share the same sort of existence, then she probably shouldn't go about spouting that name anyway.
Sighing, she bows her head deeply, hiding her face. When she speaks, it's quiet, vulnerable.]
I am sorry, I do not mean to discredit your words. I suppose I just... do not believe I am someone to be admired, at the end of the day.
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[She frowns a little at the fragility of Zelda's voice when she speaks next, and reaches out, resting a gentle hand on her shoulder.] Princess... no. Zelda. [It's strange, using her name like that, but Jeanne knows that breaking away from formality just this once is important.] We've known each other for some time now. We are... friends, are we not?
As your friend and ally, I would never lie to you, or do anything that might hurt you. I also wish to remain completely honest. So when I say that I admire you for the strength you possess, I'm not simply saying this to make you feel better. I mean it, and even if just one person believes that... well. That's something, right?
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[She'd love to just accept Jeanne's words, to let her self fall into the gentle warmth of acceptance they provide. But her guilt demands that she doesn't, and her sense of duty compels her to tell the truth.
Solemnly, she adds:]
I have not yet told you of the Imprisioning War, or Hyrule's ultimate fate, have I.
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[It's pretty strange, admitting that. She never once mentioned that strange dream she had, so soon after she arrived in the tower, when she had talked to that mysterious boy in the cathedral of a ruined town. She felt guilty for not telling Zelda about it, but there had just... never been a good enough time.
But I still do not know of everything that happened. I will be willing to listen but... you do not have to speak of such things, if they are subjects you'd rather not speak of.
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It is not a matter of whether or not I wish to speak of such things. They are the truth.
[And if they're being truthful, then... Jeanne should know. Steeling herself, she takes a deep breath, then stoically begins her story.]
Before I came here, I would have visions in my dreams. Prophecies of things to come. When I was a child, I had a dream of dark, ominous clouds covering Hyrule - evil was going to descend upon my country, and I knew just who would be the culprit.
Ganondorf Dragmire, the Prince of Thieves. He ruled over a race called the Gerudo, but he held greed and jealousy in his heart. He wanted Hyrule for himself, and he would do anything to get it. ... I tried to warn my father, but he ignored me, saying that Ganondorf had pledged loyalty to him, and that the political situation was too delicate to start hurling accusations because of a child's dream.
So I looked elsewhere for help. Eventually, a boy snuck into my courtyard, seeking the "Princess of Destiny." He had been having dark premonitions as well, and together we planned to access the one thing that would give Ganondorf the power he would need to conquer Hyrule: the Triforce, the most holy relic in my land. It is said the Triforce can grant any wish of the one who touches it, and, foolish children that we were, we thought it would be safe if we got to it first.
We were wrong.
[Deep breath. Keep it together, Zelda.]
Before we could enact our plan, Ganondorf initiated his coup, killing my father. My attendant and I escaped, and at the last minute, I gave that boy the final key to accessing the Triforce. And as I fled, he did, but... something unexpected happened. When he opened the Sacred Realm, it put him into a deep sleep until it deemed him able to bear the title of "Hero of Time." And as he slept... the Triforce was left unguarded, allowing Ganondorf to seize one of the three pieces.
If one with an unbalanced heart touches the Triforce, it will break into its three component parts. Since Power was what Ganondorf most desired, the Triforce of Power was what he got. The other two pieces, Wisdom and Courage, went to those chosen by destiny.
[Here, she holds up her hand, allowing Wisdom to glow briefly.]
... I will never truly understand why the Goddesses chose such naive children for their bearers. But because I was one of those chosen, Ganondorf would search for me. So I hid, disguising myself until the Hero of Time would return and liberate my country for me.
I... would hear rumors of my death, or my abandonment of Hyrule, but I could never say anything, not even hint that Princess Zelda was still alive somewhere. I could not support my people in their time of need...
[Finally, she looks down, the story starting to exhaust her.]
The Hero of Time did return from his deep slumber, and he did save Hyrule from Ganondorf's tyranny. I finally came out of hiding, and using my powers as the Bearer of Wisdom, I sent him back in time so he could grow up as a normal child, away from war. I was ready to begin reconstruction when I ended up here, where I learned the consequences of that action.
In 100 years, Ganondorf will escape the seal we put on him, and he will ravage Hyrule like he did before. Only... because I sent him away, there will be no Hero of Time or "heroic spirit" to stop him. The Goddesses will take as many as they can to the mountaintops, and then they will flood Hyrule, sealing the King of Evil at the bottom of a great sea. Only a few will even remember that there ever was a Hyrule, or a Triforce, or a Zelda...
[So that's why she can't be considered strong or brave. Because she has done so much wrong.]