towerofanimus | [o10] ‸^‸ Tenth Song || To the tune of a rumor.

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[o10] ‸^‸ Tenth Song || To the tune of a rumor.

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Zelda, and the poor unfortunate souls dealing with them.
Setting: ALL OVER THE TOWER, like a boss!
Format: Action like an actiony movie!
Summary: A certain rumor is causing some very unwanted attention for a certain Princess, and her knight in not-so-shining tunic is becoming more of a stalker instead.
Warnings: LINK IS EXTREMELY LIKELY TO ATTACK PEOPLE HERE, especially those taking up too much of Zelda's time, or who seem to have potential to hurt her, or... anything to do with her, really. If not, you're fine. If so, be careful--particularly with that last option.

[Option 1 -Various Floors - Zelda and Link]

[ At first, seeing everything written all over the Tower had been odd, but Link didn't worry too much about it. They had other responsibilities and, honestly, now that they were both finally done for the day placing chips, Link was tired and happy to rest with a dear friend. Little did either of them know how quickly this was to change--Zelda would probably notice how often Link had been... hovering and worrying the last few days, but it was getting worse. In fact, Link wasn't even talking to anyone else at this point. How concerning.

You're likely to run across the pair of Hylians in quite a few places--perhaps the Arena for training, perhaps the workshop, where Link is going over some sewing work for Zelda, showing her something. You might also find the two of them exploring the Tower or the Pyramid, Link eagerly bugging Zelda about whether or not they can go deeper inside, because there HAD to be treasure, right? Or perhaps you're in one of the lounges, and you'll notice Link quietly discussing something with her there, all the while, Link is cleaning the Master Sword with a piece of scrap fabric. There'd been some more... dangerous floors they'd went through, today, after all, and it is best to keep one's blade clean. ]

[Option 2 - Floor 100 - Link]

[ Somehow, they'd gotten separated from Zelda--it was very concerning. Link's immediate thought is to go and find her again, of course, but... the Hylian is distracted by this floor. There's some silence, looking at the fake version of Kokiri Forest around them, but then they leave this floor and wander, continuing to search for the Princess. ]

[Option 3 - Various other safe floors - Link]

[ But by now Link is quite frantic, if in silence, to find the Princess. For many floors, Link DOESN'T locate Zelda, and during these, the Hero of Time can be heard calling her name: ]

Zelda? Zelda... Zelda... Zelda... where are you? Zelda...? Has anyone... seen the Princess?

[ It's normal for Link to worry, as anyone who knows "him" is no doubt aware, but there's something just so off about how they're speaking, the look in their eye, the tone of their voice... ]

[Option 4 - Various other safe floors - Link finds Zelda]

[ It takes a long time. ... And when they finally happen upon her, wherever she may be, whomever she is talking to, Link will simply stare, watching the two of them, eyes narrowing. Who is she talking to? Why? How? Link has to know more. So, if you can pick up someone watching you creepily, you will notice them there, just... staring. If you don't notice, however, Link will simply continue watching... for now. For now. But if this person continued to take up her time, they might compromise her, or cause her problems, and only LINK could properly protect her... everyone else was a liability... even the other heroes... ]

[ OOC: Potential replies may come from Link and Zelda, just Zelda (and later Link), or just Link, potentially together or separately depending on stuff. LINK CAN AND WILL POTENTIALLY HURT PEOPLE HERE. Also, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE specify which option you're picking up top, it helps us figure out who to throw at you. Thanks! ♥ ]

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[Tear wanted to find the Hyrulian princess to discuss more training between the two of them and potentially more undercover resistance type things. She wasn't that surprised to find Zelda with Link on the media floor. It was something that Luke had introduced Tear to recently and she found she rather enjoyed sometime in front of the tee-vee watching moo-vees. (Or however you spelled those things. The terminology was still off to her.)

But, she stopped when she spotted the two. There was something wrong, but she couldn't put her finger on it. So, carefully, she made her way to the princess, making sure to keep a careful eye on Link, in case something happened.]

Hello, Your Highness. I hope you're doing well?

[There is something very wrong, but Zelda cannot speak what, lest she risk agitating Link. And considering how... chaotic things have been, the Princess has decided to adopt a system of appeasement until the Tower returns to normal.

Zelda smiles pleasantly at Tear from her place on the couch, but there's definitely something forced about it in her eyes. Even her words are a bit more deliberate than usual.]

Yes, Tear; I am just fine. Thank you for asking. How are you?

[Tear's a quick study and it doesn't take a genius to recognize the signs of distress in the princess's features and words. Another look at Link has every instinct on high alert. There was something wrong with the elf's behaviour.]

I'm...alive, which is good from what I can tell of this tower. I have yet to be poisoned or any other such thing from the rumours going around. [Yet another look at Link to keep her in her eyesight.] I-I was hoping that we could arrange another training meeting, since V/V still needs more practice with the bow and I know that you expressed a desire to do more training outside of the weekend sessions.

[As always, Empress Feferi is on patrol in the Tower. She takes her time on every floor, sweeping for monsters, checking to make sure everyone is safe. It's her duty, after all.

As always, when she sees someone she knows, she gives a nod - or in Zelda's case, a small curtsy. It's a matter of respect, recognizing her elders even now. Any good Empress would do the same. It wouldn't do for her to forget.

She'll approach, giving Link a nod as well. She doesn't know him as well, but in her book, a friend of her friend is also a friend. There isn't any reason to worry.]

[OOC: since Feferi's Tower-affected, it's absolutely fine with me if she and Link come to blows, and killing her is okay if it comes down to that. She'd think she was just 'solving a problem' given the extent of how she's affected. 38'D]

[The Princess continues smiling, acting as though she doesn't notice Tear's own tenseness. Link is naive, but observant in her own way, and she cannot afford to let the facade slip too much.]

Yes, things have certainly been hectic lately. Perhaps it would be best to concentrate on current events at the moment, and resume training when things have settled down somewhat.

[Translation: I really cannot do anything right now, please ask again later.]

[... Oh, good, two of her friends under the Tower's thrall in the same place. This will certainly end well.

Zelda bows her head in return, practiced smile perfectly in place. Let's try not to anger neither the Empress nor the Hero, now, shall we?]

Good afternoon, Feferi. How is your patrol going?

[It's not unusual for England to be in the meadow; today, he's not alone, but that's not too unusual, either. What is unusual is England and his tiny charge happening upon Zelda in the meadow!

England's face colours with pleasant surprise when he sees Zelda across the way. he doesn't even think twice about approaching her, America situated on one shoulder as he walks.]

Good day, my dear.

[Of course, he's unaware that anything is particularly out of the ordinary in regards to Zelda and one Hero of Time. He might not be so cheerful if he knew.]

[ ... Zelda is at ease, mostly, is all Link registers, but they're still quite on-edge, and the smile Link gives off now is kind of... odd, unusual for them. ]

Indeed, we are very busy right now! In fact, it would be best if you just left us alone entirely.

[ Innocent smile, though the undercurrent of that is a threat: get away from Zelda. ]

[America, sitting on England's shoulder in a manner more suited to a parrot than a child, waves in an exaggerated sort of way at Zelda. The motion makes him wiggle a little on his perch.]

Hi! Did you finish your dress?

[Tear nodded, able to understand the obvious way that Zelda was eluding to her current situation.]

While I'm here, is there anything I can do for you?

[Translation: does our little friend need a nap?]

[ Link, on the other hand, has lots of reasons to worry, but Zelda is at ease for now, so there's a wary nod given back. ]

... Fellow royalty. Of course... you two must be friends...

[ Yes, Zelda would know about formalities but Link has their eye on you, Feferi. ]

How do you know her, Zelda?

[ They have to ask. There's no less paranoia in the question, Link is suspicious, and it shows. This girl might try to kill her because she's of royal blood! Or worse! ]

[... Oh, Din, Nayru, and Farore. Not them. Not now.

Zelda can't help the purse of her lips nor the slightest furrow of her brow when she hears those loving voices. Any other day she would be genuinely happy to see them, but the situation is very different right now.

But she can't show her dread. She smiles back at Arthur and America, with only the slight tension in her jawline betraying her uneasiness.]

Hello, you two. Yes, I did, eventually. Link helped me.

[And now won't leave her alone.]

[There's no reason for the Empress to worry, so far as she's aware. She and Link are on the same side, aren't they?]

Things have been more unsettled than I would like, I'm afraid, what with the threat against the youngest ones here, but I've every confidence I'll root out the cause and see it dealt with properly. It doesn't sit well with me at all that someone's targeting them.

[She shakes her head a bit. The poor children.

But that question makes her raise an eyebrow. There's nothing untoward going on here. Why would there be?]

[Zelda's tone takes a turn for the reassuringly exasperated as she addresses Link.]

We are friends, Link. From time to time we exchange stories and ideas about our respective stations.

[And then everything is perfectly fine once more as she returns her attention to Feferi.]

No, it does not sit well with me, either. I worry for Tetra, but... [A slight hesitation as she figures out how to word this.] I have been kept busy lately, and have been unable to look after her as much as I would like.

[ ... Given that it's Arthur, Link is slightly less suspicious, but still wary. For all they knew, he could've been replaced or something, or maybe the drone thing was still going on. No one was safe! They had to protect Zelda. But for now there's a forced sort of smile from Link. ]

It was not too hard. I think her skills are certainly improving, and I cannot wait to see how they will get better with practice.

[ WITH THEM. ]

You must be busy, Arthur!

[ Looking to Zelda. Maybe ANOTHER TIME. You need be with them, right? Them. They're the one who is safe... ]

[ Muhhhhh. ... Fine, fine. Link is still suspicious, but they'll just. QUIETLY cross their arms. Sorry, Feferi. ]

One cannot be too careful around here. ... As you have said, it has been dangerous of late. My wish is simply to make sure the Princess is protected...

[ Normally? Normally Link would chime in here about how worried they are indeed about this, about Tetra, and perhaps ask Feferi if she'd the chance to look after her, but--

The Tower has warped their mind, and the only one they care about right now is Zelda. No one else. Link had failed at protecting her before--not again, not this time. ]

[America distracts England from any note he might have taken of the tension betrayed by Zelda's face, as he's caught up in the fact that apparently America and Zelda have spoken before. His surprise is obvious as he glances between America and the two Hylians.] I wasn't aware that you were making a dress, Zelda. If you require further assistance in that field, you know I am... [He spares Link a glance, his brows furrowing slightly.] ...always available.

[Most of what he'd be busy with (that is, the chips) has been taken care of already. He doesn't have much of anything else to do.]

[Zelda can't help but wince at her Hero's harsh words, and that plastic smile finally fades with them. As much as she desires Tear's help, the potential for retaliation is too great.]

... No. Everything is fine. Thank you.

I helped with the thread! [Which probably means the amount of help America provided was dubious, at best.

America's attention is pulled away from Zelda by Link--and he reacts with a dubious sort of cheer. He didn't know Link, and strangers were always a little worrying.] ...Hello.

You flatter me, Link...

[There's definitely something rather forced in that statement, as though she's unsure about giving it. But then her attention is (momentarily) back to the two nations.]

Yes, I know - America even recommended you. [A slight smile to the child.] But I wanted to see how well I could do on my own. Being able to repair one's own clothing is practical in this sort of environment.

[The Tower has not exactly been kind to her silk dresses. That said, she pauses, taking a steeling breath, then turns back to Link.]

They would like to enjoy the peace and fresh air just as much as us. Would it not be nice to have them sit with us for a while?

She does not require your help.

[ It's said instantly, possessively--yes, there is definitely... something wrong, but Link is quick to move on. ]

... As long as you're careful.

[ Link is obviously not happy about this, but relents--begrudgingly. It's Arthur, and even their twisted mind cannot fully dislike being around someone close to him. Still... for now Link will focus on the tinier of the two nations with equal hesitance. But America is a small child... it's a little easier not to be outright suspicious to the extent of contemplating if at all necessary how to kill him. ]

.. Nice to meet you. Are you one of Arthur's friends?

Actually--

[ Link smiles brightly. ]

I have a really good idea. You could leave her and I alone forever.

[ ... Oh... that's... not usual for Link at all, is it? But there it is, another threat, possessive. ]

[England tries not to look too taken aback at Link's response, but it's so out of nowhere that he can't hope to hide the small flicker of offence that crosses his face. Certainly, Link had been gone for a long time, but this is such a...drastic change from the Link that England knew.

She couldn't have changed that much in her absence, could she?

It's instinct to raise his hand protectively towards America when he catches Link's gaze.] ...America is my colony.

[While Link is watching America, England casts an inquisitive glance to Zelda. He doesn't say anything, but the question is clear in his eyes. 'What is going on?']

[America responds to England more than Link, almost--shifting closer, a hand clinging to the fabric of England's shirt. It might be taken as childish shyness, but America is making it easier for England to move with him, if necessary.]

England found me at home and takes care of me.

[Things were definitely getting weird in the Tower this month, but it's ... odd to describe. She can't exactly put her finger on it, or why, apparently, the already-- well, we'll call it natural-- food choices on the menu are sometimes poisonous. Fatally poisonous. Or at least week long tummy ache poisonous! Nnnooooo thanks. As it so happens, Makoto's on her way to scrounge up some sort of alternative grub when she runs across a familiar voice ... Was that...?]

Link? You cool, bro?

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Option 4

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option 4, say floor 81 - see the ooc note

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trainwreck incoming

option 4, floor 25 uvu

whoops gonna say our order is Zelda -> Link -> Tear

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Fef -> Zelda -> Link ok for our order?

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sounds good!

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England -> America -> Zelda -> Link?

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yes this works c:

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Option 3!