19 - PAfH; [Audio // Common]

[oblique_wisdom]

[For as calm and composed as Zelda may sound, her position is hardly of the sort. She’s back in her room now, lacking a variety of objects-many of which mean something of great sentimental value to her. If it’s never been apparent before, it certainly will be when she finally manages to speak. She has no intentions of publicly speaking about

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/claims Slippers

[wheres_my_puppy]

I have something of yours, Princess.

[oblique_wisdom]

Something... of mine?
Then it is not out of place for me to request it back, yes?

[She's trying to make light of the situation. Buuuuuut, it's not working.]

[wheres_my_puppy]

Not at all.

They don't fit me, so I decided I might as well give them back since they serve me no use.

When would you like your shoes returned?

[oblique_wisdom]

You... are a bit tall for them, I suppose. I was under the impression you did not really wear shoes? Perhaps.

[She thinks your feet are pretty Midna.]

At your convenience is quite acceptable.

[drunkwithdoubt]

Your highness! Are you alright?!

[oblique_wisdom]

Sir Patrick... Yes. I seem to be sufficient. Please place your fretting aside...

[Voice]

[drunkwithdoubt]

I was so worried! I heard you... I.. I just...

[His voice breaks off, and there's the sound of light sniffles, as if he was maybe crying.]

I'm so glad you're alright...

[Voice]

[oblique_wisdom]

[Zelda pauses. Oh, gods. She indirectly made someone cry. Jeez.

She softens her tone. She can be as caring as she needs to be.]

...Are you all right? Did something happen to you in my absence?

[Does she need to worry?]

[threedaystime]

Zelda!!

[There are footsteps in the background. He's coming already.]

[oblique_wisdom]

[She shouldn't be surprised. Oh, wait. She isn't.]

I am safe, Link. Please do not worry so much.

[And she really doesn't have a right to say that. She knows it.]

[threedaystime]

...

[She doesn't sound very happy. It makes him bite his lip with stinging shame.]

Zelda... I'm sorry...

[oblique_wisdom]

[He can't see it, but she softens so much at those words. Of course she's still agitated, frustrated, and a bunch of other things.]

You should not apologize for something you had no control over. You did not know. How could you? It would be unfair of me to hold you to such standards.

[pimp_hat]

Z-Zelda...

[His voice is shaking.]

[oblique_wisdom]

[Jeez. Zelda has clearly just made the boat fall apart due to her absence.]

...I am sorry, brother, for worrying you. I am all right.

[pimp_hat]

[He doesn't know about the rest of the boat, but he's been at his wits end since her last post.

But no more wasting time standing around here. He's already sprinting towards Zelda's room. It's not long before he's banging on her door.]

[oblique_wisdom]

[Somehow, Zelda's expected this. She's quick to answer her door and to show him in with a rather sheepish nod. She's hated that she made everyone worry. A lot.

So... is he going to scold her? Zelda has no clue.]

[wolvesxeyes]

...welcome back. Are... you alright?

[Dumbquestiondumbquestiondumbquestion arg...]

[oblique_wisdom]

Thank you.

[It is a bit of an odd question. Zelda understands why it's being asked, though.]

I will be all right. I did not mean to worry everyone so much.

[Or at all, really.]

[wolvesxeyes]

Shit happens, friends worry; don't stress over it.

Just... glad you're back.

[Rea is not one to stress over people disappearing, but Zelda's been nice so she's happy she's returned. Not that it's something she'll likely admit to anyone else...]

[oblique_wisdom]

I am as well, Miss Sarea. I appreciate your concern to the very fullest. Let us continue to work toward the future for better means and for a better lifestyle for all on board.