For Thine Is; Part One

[animusmods]

Characters: anyone outside of the Tower
Setting: outside
Format: any
Summary: You have been transported out of the Tower, and you must return quickly.
Warnings: psychological horror

It's pitch black here, though the ground is made of dirt and the Tower gleaming in the distance provides at least a sign that light exists somewhere. It's completely silent. It feels as if things might jump out at you--but that's probably your imagination.

Comments

[sageprincess]

[Zelda is not so certain, given she cannot access her own powers at the moment. Yet... it is not as though they have medical supplies available, nor can they afford to wait for recovery. Unfortunately, she cannot tell what has been injured, given the darkness.

Her tone shifts slightly, concern replacing duty.]

Can you still walk? [That is the most important thing.] Forgive me, it is difficult to see.

[glassceiling]

Yes, I can.

[She stands up. Her legs do not seem to hurt.]

It was one of my arms, not my legs. I can walk on my own, though I cannot carry any others.

[sageprincess]

That is all right; it seems most injuries were minor, so we should not have a shortage on that front for now.

[Once they get started, who knows what will happen. But for now, they're okay. ... By some measure of it.]

You will tell someone should it grow burdensome, yes?

[glassceiling]

Yes, I will.

[Though, she would probably wait until the last second.]

I am glad that everyone is alright.

[sageprincess]

[Sometimes Zelda really hates how stubborn the general Tower populace is.]

We will have to work to keep it that way.

[Long migrations are dangerous enough on their own - who knows what this strange world has to offer? And that is without even thinking about the precarious state of their souls.]

[glassceiling]

Yes, we will.

...And are you uninjured, Princess?

[sageprincess]

Yes, I am fine, and I promise I am not being prideful when I say that.

[Outside of the feeling of being on the brink of falling to pieces, but that's something everyone seems to be dealing with. Mentally might be another story, but physically she's healthy as one can be in this situation.]

[glassceiling]

Good. You are our leader. You should stay safe.

[sageprincess]

[There's... an awkward sound, deep in her throat, and a look in her eyes that could almost be considered sheepish if it weren't for ever-present urgency in them.]

... I will do my best.

[glassceiling]

I am sure you will do quite fine. I have seen you lead us before.