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❛ still , nothing . doubtless , another futile endeavor . ❜ he drags his hand lower , eyeing the frayed threads of the cloth that covers them and opting to ignore them once more . ❛ how are you holding up , sheik ? have you found anything ? ❜

KEEPING THE REGAL air from her voice as best she could did not mean that her tone left any room for argument. her intention, however, was not to upset him, & she found herself smiling–––– though the only evidence was in the crinkle of her eyes. ❝ the people of rosaria surely would not forgive me if I returned their future archduke in anything but pristine condition. ❞

╰⁠(⁠*⁠´⁠︶⁠`⁠*⁠)⁠╯ wake up!

“Do you feel it anymore?” she breathes, “Calamity Ganon, is he... can you say for certain he is gone?”

❝ i can't help but believe that its absence is an omen of peace. my power came when it was needed most. though it was new to me, it held fast for a century. I truly believe that if I still needed it, it would be there. ❞

'that which lies ahead does not yet exist.'

a begging to be believed

❝ there doesn’t seem to be any danger at the moment. ❞ ❝ history and legend sometimes blur together. ❞ ❝ i think you’ve caused quite a stir since your arrival here… ❞ ❝ i think you do look weird. so there, chew on that. ❞ ❝ i feel like i should apologize for dragging you into this mess. ❞ ❝ there’s no need to get so worked up. ❞ ❝ you allowed your heart to falter. that is the quickest way to fall on the battlefield. ❞ ❝ i’ll fight by your side till the very end. ❞ ❝ as with any leader, it is my duty to safeguard and protect my people. ❞ ❝ you are burdened with a mission of monumental importance. ❞ ❝ it was my hubris that set us on this path. ❞ ❝ i get it, you’re young — you feel invincible. ❞ ❝ i thought you had harder bark on you than that. ❞ ❝ this little village used to be as quiet as a dusty old tomb. ❞ ❝ i don’t know who you are, but i’m sorry you have to see me like this. ❞ ❝ i feel a lot better after talking to you. ❞ ❝ you should have seen the look on your face. ❞ ❝ please, no need to look so petrified. ❞ ❝ you’re alone too, right? alone is good. ❞ ❝ you have disgusting, unwavering commitment to do ‘good’. ❞ ❝ i apologize. i keep getting lost in my thoughts. ❞ ❝ you’re finding this all a little scary, aren’t you? ❞ ❝ did you hear me singing? how embarrassing. ❞ ❝ you might want to make other plans…if you value your life. ❞ ❝ i suppose fate really wanted the two of us to run into each other again. ❞ ❝ you use your power to crush the weak…to serve evil. ❞ ❝ you will die knowing that you failed. ❞ ❝ you heard that strange voice too, right? ❞ ❝ this is a lot to learn all of a sudden, i know. ❞ ❝ did you know if you put your ear to a well, you can hear the wailing of the dead? ❞ ❝ i see the shadow of death upon your face. ❞ ❝ it seems skill and confidence is in short supply. ❞ ❝ that pride will be your downfall. ❞ ❝ i’ve gotta say. your stories are always so wild. ❞ ❝ did i manage to keep a smile on my face? ❞ ❝ you take for granted the godlike power you have in your hands. ❞ ❝ nevertheless, i can’t shake this strange tightness in my chest. ❞ ❝ why do i get the feeling we’re being watched? ❞ ❝ sorry you had to listen to me go on and on like that. ❞ ❝ anyway, i’m sorry for teasing you. ❞ ❝ uh…what’s with the face? ❞ ❝ what was it you wanted to discuss with me in private? ❞ ❝ were you looking for me? i’m honored! ❞ ❝ one cannot accomplish great feats without allies at one’s side. ❞ ❝ it’s important to help each other in times of need. ❞ ❝ i hate the way rain feels, but i don’t mind how it sounds. reminds me of waves crashing on the beach. ❞ ❝ you look distracted. what’s wrong? ❞ ❝ things with ‘legendary’ in the title are usually just stories. ❞ ❝ do you really think i hadn’t realized your deceit? ❞ ❝ what are you doing in a place like this? ❞ ❝ i never thought i’d see such a marvel with my very own eyes. ❞ ❝ thank goodness. if something had happened to you…i… ❞ ❝ how did you find this place? what cruel ploy are you plotting? ❞ ❝ it seems that the world is still in a wretched state. ❞ ❝ enough is enough! you are not acting like yourself! ❞ ❝ i can see right through you, whether you want me to or not. you are yielding to the fear of losing someone you love again. ❞ ❝ i can see it in your face. i don’t hold that special place in your heart. ❞ ❝ light and dark - one cannot exist without the other. ❞ ❝ do not get lost in the past. you must keep moving ever onward. ❞ ❝ it is best when those who care for each other are open and honest, even when it is difficult. ❞ ❝ push yourself too hard and you become your own worst enemy. ❞ ❝ look at all those scars…you must have fought a lot in your life. ❞ ❝ i am hesitant to admit it, but our success was thanks to your support. ❞ ❝ you look very pleased with yourself. ❞ ❝ i was giving in to my fear of once more losing someone i love. ❞ ❝ hold still, and don’t fret. i’ll take care of everything. this won’t hurt a bit. ❞ ❝ did you think i’d deceived you? perish the thought. ❞ ❝ i’m always here. should you ever have need of me, you need only ask. ❞ ❝ it’s amusing, isn’t it? our little back-and-forths. ❞ ❝ i just don’t want anyone to drop dead right in front of me. that’ll give me some nasty dreams. ❞ ❝ there it is. that inexplicable smirk upon your face. ❞ ❝ what were you praying for? long life? wealth? ❞ ❝ you get even cuter when you’re blushing. ❞ ❝ it is all right. i swear it. i am not going anywhere. ❞ ❝ i never thought…never dared dream…that i’d live to see the day we could all laugh together again like this. ❞ ❝ i’ve seen enough faces in this job that i can tell from looking at one if someone’s lying to me. ❞ ❝ you’ll come visit me again, right? ❞ ❝ i hope that ours will be a long and profitable relationship. ❞ ❝ this must be what the end of the world looks like. ❞ ❝ there’s nothing wrong with asking if you can help, you know. ❞ ❝ i knew there was a bright smile in there somewhere. ❞ ❝ let’s not pretend it won’t look absolutely dashing on you. ❞ ❝ no matter. you will not live to see another sunrise. ❞ ❝ you cannot hope to escape your fate. ❞ ❝ i’m sorry. i know i’m always throwing you into dangerous situations. ❞ ❝ hear my name and tremble in fear. ❞ ❝ it seems you have met with great danger once more. ❞ ❝ i actually…secretly followed you. ❞ ❝ there’s no shortage of strange happenings these days. ❞ ❝ anyone tell you it’s rude to stare? ❞ ❝ sitting here feeling sorry for myself won’t solve anything. ❞ ❝ at my age…well, very little surprises me. ❞ ❝ there are more mysteries waiting for us down here, i know it. ❞ ❝ i’m only telling you this because you seem like a trustworthy sort. ❞ ❝ we are bound by fate, you and i. ❞ ❝ i’d have preferred to stay with you a while longer. ❞ ❝ you will have to do something about that fear eventually. ❞ ❝ now i live for vengeance. ❞ ❝ so you’re our saviour, eh? i thought you’d be tougher looking. ❞ ❝ sorry about that. the sadness just gets to me sometimes. ❞ ❝ you were involved, weren’t you? ❞ ❝ i’m sorry, i’m just surprised. i mean, you don’t seem all that strong. ❞ ❝ did i…see what i thought i saw? ❞ ❝ just forget it. it’s not important. ❞ ❝ we cannot afford to stand still at a time such as this. it is imperative that we act. ❞ ❝ disappointed that i wasn’t shocked and aghast at the very sight of you? ❞ ❝ you must be pretty strong beneath the surface. ❞ ❝ what happened? is this your doing? ❞ ❝ i can see right through you, whether you want me to or not. ❞ ❝ just watching you move, i can tell you’re no ordinary person. ❞ ❝ whatever is troubling you? why are you hesitating so? ❞ ❝ good…evil…that’s the futile perspective of narrow-minded beings. ❞ ❝ are you here because you’ve heard about me? ❞ ❝ one difficulty has been overcome, and yet another has appeared in its wake. ❞ ❝ once i rest up, i’ll be hitting the road again. i’ve stayed here too long as it is. ❞ ❝ we have to train. we have to get stronger. we have to get ready for what’s next. ❞ ❝ is everyone all right? nobody’s injured? ❞ ❝ i’m the one who made such a mess of things, after all. ❞ ❝ it is a mighty opponent, certainly, but we must not falter. ❞ ❝ what’s with that look? you don’t think i can do it? ❞ ❝ what’s the matter? you can tell me, weirdly handsome dude. ❞ ❝ why is everybody so quick to believe the silliest things? ❞ ❝ i dearly wish that i could believe what you are saying. however, at present…i simply cannot do that. ❞ ❝ wow, listen to me. with every breath, i spew out brilliance. ❞ ❝ for a long time, i have been concerned that you are holding yourself back. ❞ ❝ i feel like you weren’t getting what i was going for there. way to kill the mood. ❞ ❝ can’t talk my way out of this one… ❞ ❝ this is normally where i’d give you a chance to respond, but i’d like to talk about me instead. ❞ ❝ never forget that we are all standing beneath the very same sun. the only distance that matters is the distance between our hearts. ❞ ❝ i lost my head a little there. i’m not too proud of the way i behaved. ❞ ❝ i’m sure an answer will come to you. wisdom takes time. ❞ ❝ i must truly be getting on in years to have allowed a mere monster to catch me off guard. ❞ ❝ you really don’t know your place, do you? ❞ ❝ do you really think we hadn’t realised your deceit? ❞ ❝ you heart is like a chicken’s egg — easily given but easy to break. ❞ ❝ your wounds were severe…i am relieved to see you escape death. ❞ ❝ i’m told that your skill in swordplay is unmatched. ❞ ❝ what, you’ve never heard of me? ❞ ❝ where were you? you disappeared on me so suddenly. i was worried sick. ❞ ❝ oh my. i’m surprised to hear you say such a thing. ❞ ❝ i wonder how many times we’ve met in our past lives. ❞ ❝ so what if you don’t say what you really think. i won’t hold that against you. ❞ ❝ though our time together has been brief, i am so happy that we finally met. ❞ ❝ what’re you thinking, strolling into this war zone? ❞ ❝ you’ll keep your trap shut if you know what’s good for you. ❞ ❝ i sense a fierce battle ahead, the likes of which we have never before faced. ❞ ❝ i can feel the moonlight pouring down, cleansing my spirit. ❞ ❝ you’re not needed round here any more. ❞ ❝ that mystery just leads us straight into another. ❞ ❝ it is very difficult to rest peacefully when things like this happen. ❞ ❝ sometimes i’m so smart, i scare myself a little. ❞ ❝ ever try getting info out of a boulder? well, that boulder’s ME. ❞ ❝ i prefer to keep work and my personal time separate. ❞ ❝ sure, you look like a strong breeze could blow you over, but you are solid as stone. ❞ ❝ that pride will be your downfall. ❞ ❝ i’ve been abandoned by love…by luck…by happiness. ❞ ❝ at last…i have been waiting for you to arrive. ❞ ❝ i am stunned. i am in complete and utter awe with you. ❞ ❝ despite all we have endured, my feelings for you have never altered. they never shall. ❞ ❝ am i some sort of villain? or a force for good? ❞ ❝ i’m just fated to be unhappy. steer clear or you’ll catch my misfortune. ❞ ❝ you’re your own worst enemy sometimes. ❞ ❝ i will crush any opposition. i will rule. ❞ ❝ that’s an old dangerous road absolutely crawling with monsters. ❞ ❝ now that you’ve seen it, i can’t let you live. ❞ ❝ you look like a gentle soul who wouldn’t hurt anything. ❞ ❝ my body…my mind…everything. i’ll sacrifice it all to destroy you. ❞ ❝ i had almost forgotten the thrill of battle. that feeling as blood surges in my veins… ❞ ❝ i bet evil always scatters when you show up. ❞ ❝ it’s important to remember that luck and love aren’t things that run out. sometimes they just take the long way to get to you. ❞ ❝ i’m gonna make my ancestors proud today. ❞ ❝ this world should be shrouded in darkness, not bathed in insufferable light. ❞ ❝ it would have been more…satisfying to overcome a worthy foe. ❞ ❝ a mere mortal will not stand in my way. ❞ ❝ you’d walk away…from someone in need? ❞ ❝ you have proven yourself, and you no longer need me. ❞ ❝ i have some heartbreaking news to share. this will be tough to bear, but i ask that you stay strong. ❞ ❝ you might think of this as ‘hush money,’ and…yes. that’s what it is.. ❞ ❝ now, let’s both pretend like this never happened. ❞ ❝ you might think i’m a hopeless coward…and you wouldn’t be entirely wrong. ❞

❝ —— you have been through so much, try not to push yourself. ❞ // @luxdea

HER GAZE REMAINED focused on the map before her, heavily marked with ink to show plans already in action as well as future goals. she could not meet the other's eyes until a bit of the weight of guilt had been lifted from her shoulders.

❝ well, that’s too bad…i was planning on helping you. ❞ ❝ it was like a terrible dream and i couldn’t wake up. ❞ ❝ what’s going on? i thought i told you to take the day off. ❞ ❝ you must promise to take care of yourself and try not to do anything beyond your abilities. ❞ ❝ if you were to get proper instruction, i bet you could be a very skilled swordsman. ❞ ❝ a sword wields no strength unless the hand that holds it has courage. ❞ ❝ your heart and mine were as one, however briefly. ❞ ❝ i wonder, are happier people louder, or generally quieter? ❞ ❝ shadow and light are two sides of the same coin. one cannot exist without the other. ❞ ❝ i guess you’re not completely stupid after all! ❞ ❝ see? i…i’m fine now. ❞ ❝ i want to thank you for being so kind to someone like me…someone you don’t even know. ❞ ❝ you’re the type to worry about everything, i can tell. ❞ ❝ for now, put this place out of your thoughts and leave things to me. ❞ ❝ the history of light and shadow will be written in blood. ❞ ❝ a fake is a fake…and no matter how much you dress it up, the real thing always wins. ❞ ❝ go and do not falter. ❞ ❝ we should ask for help. it’s better than suffering for the sake of pride. ❞ ❝ how sad, to be right in front of someone and not be noticed at all. ❞ ❝ it is time for you to choose: surrender or die. ❞ ❝ …you were imprisoned? i am sorry. ❞ ❝ you humans are obedient to a fault, aren’t you? ❞ ❝ you have talent with a blade. ❞ ❝ do not concern yourself with me. ❞ ❝ you remember my name? what an honor for me. ❞ ❝ what are these monsters…i’ve never seen anything like them. ❞ ❝ it will seem lonely here while you are gone. ❞ ❝ i don’t want to leave all those people just to save ourselves. ❞ ❝ sorry to always be putting you through this. ❞ ❝ i don’t care how long you wait here, i’m not letting you in. ❞ ❝ i feel…uneasy about what may lie in wait. ❞ ❝ oooh! aren’t you scary? ❞ ❝ nightmares are everywhere these days, it seems. ❞ ❝ i guess i have to do everything for you… ❞ ❝ you’ll have to help yourself for a change. ❞ ❝ are you sure you want to be doing that? snarling and glaring at me? ❞ ❝ fortunately, it looks like the injury isn’t too serious. ❞ ❝ tell me, have you noticed how strange this wood seems lately? ❞ ❝ you’re not going to mention this to my dad, are you? ❞ ❝ can you at least promise me this? no matter what happens on your journey, don’t try to do anything…out of your league. ❞ ❝ whether or not you accomplish your final task and survive is up to you. ❞ ❝ sorry, but as romantic as this is, i’m not going to stay here with you. i’m getting out!   ❞ ❝ be careful. the darkness hunts you. ❞ ❝ if this were a battlefield, you’d be dead. ❞ ❝ hey…do you smell anything funny? ❞ ❝ i wonder, is it better to worry aloud, or to keep silent? ❞ ❝ only a little farther, so hang in there. ❞ ❝ just as there is light to drive away darkness, so, too, is there benevolence to banish evil. ❞ ❝ ugh…i really want to take a bath. ❞ ❝ it’s getting cold…hurry up! ❞ ❝ we are safe as long as we remain in here. be at ease. ❞ ❝ i feel so much more at ease here. ❞ ❝ i believe i understand now just who and what you are. ❞ ❝ the going’s a lot harder from here on out. ❞ ❝ you connecting the dots? that means that if we get attacked by them, then we’ll be… ❞ ❝ don’t think of me as a burden. ❞ ❝ whenever i thought i couldn’t go on, i would think of you. ❞ ❝ you should’ve listened to me from the beginning. ❞ ❝ just because it’s daylight doesn’t mean it’s safe. ❞ ❝ i can see the knowledge grieves you. it must be an awful memory. ❞ ❝ i will never in all my life forget your kindness. ❞ ❝ what hope there is in our kingdom is frail and dying. ❞ ❝ you’re the spitting image of your mother…right down to her strong will. ❞ ❝ i was thinking maybe i could knock it down by throwing rocks at it… ❞ ❝ you go finish up your chores before the sun goes down. ❞ ❝ if you see them causing any trouble, could you teach them a lesson for me? ❞ ❝ this is a lovely sunset, is it not? ❞ ❝ well, you’ve come all the way here, honey, so why don’t you relax a bit? ❞ ❝ you look so stern…with that look on your face, you’ll frighten people.   ❞ ❝ not just for me, but for all of our people…lend me your power. ❞ ❝ i’m sorry for dragging you all over the place with me. ❞ ❝ it is in times like these that we must come to one another’s aid. ❞ ❝ if only i had your courage and strength, i, too, would fight to restore the peace… ❞ ❝ if you ever need something, stop by, i’ll be waiting for you. ❞ ❝ of course, i have also heard of your adventures! ❞ ❝ what a coincidence, meeting you in a place like this. ❞ ❝ you know we could be assembling something truly terrible here…it could be something that we’ll ultimately have to destroy… ❞ ❝ could you be…the one they call the hero? ❞ ❝ are you doing that on purpose to make me mad? ❞ ❝ i’ll stay with you until you’re better. no matter how long it takes. ❞ ❝ you have great eyes. they’re proud and wild…like a feral beast. ❞ ❝ you’ve got your own things to worry about, so you just make sure you do what needs doing right now, ok? ❞ ❝ could it really be so easy? is this all there is to it? ❞ ❝ i am not the man i once was. ❞ ❝ i’ve taken all that you had to give…though i did not want it. ❞ ❝ i must tell you, i’m a bit puzzled as to why you look like that. ❞ ❝ aren’t you a trooper? well…just don’t push yourself too hard. ❞ ❝ please. just come home safely. ❞ ❝ this may sound horribly elitist…but people who do not know the city simply do not know fear. ❞ ❝ and here i was, thinking this place was empty of men of valor… ❞ ❝ city air does not suit my skin… ❞ ❝ no matter how much you may desire otherwise, you will never be more than a shadow in their world. ❞ ❝ your power is a false one. ❞ ❝ hey, don’t misunderstand me…i meant that as a compliment. ❞ ❝ this world…all worlds…can be cruel. ❞ ❝ now, don’t resent me for all i’ve put you through. ❞ ❝ why don’t you think about what you’ve done for a change? ❞ ❝ i apologize. such a task should not fall to you. ❞ ❝ if they don’t come back, let’s leave them. ❞ ❝ maybe i’ll just go home… ❞ ❝ it has been a while since we took a walk in the forest, huh? yes, and how our world has changed… ❞ ❝ you truly are a mysterious person…no matter where some kind of incident occurs, your name always seems to come up. ❞ ❝ i have so little confidence…what can i do? ❞ ❝ looks like you’re not welcome here. ❞ ❝ if you go into this place without a plan, you’ll get lost…and that’ll only lead to disaster, trust me. ❞ ❝ what brings you to a dangerous place like this? ❞ ❝ there seems to be no end to the mayhem that’s befallen us. ❞ ❝ i fear this is the last time i will see you alive. ❞ ❝ that temple is nothing but a nest of darkness now. ❞ ❝ we need a beast right now, to keep the true ones at bay. ❞ ❝ i don’t want to learn about swords or anything, but could you teach me how to ride a horse sometime? ❞ ❝ you still live…how astonishing. ❞ ❝ no wonder some call you “hero”. ❞ ❝ don’t come anywhere near me! ❞ ❝ a carefree youth, a life of luxury…how does that teach duty? ❞ ❝ when i grow up, i’m gonna be just like you. ❞ ❝ i’m so fraught with worry, i’ve exhausted myself. ❞ ❝ come on, i just want to look at it a little. ❞ ❝ it looks…kind of cheap. ❞ ❝ don’t come anywhere near me! ❞ ❝ my head, it aches…i cannot remember anything. ❞ ❝ if you’re unarmed, you’re done for! ❞ ❝ i heard that you might pay a visit. i am farsighted in all things. ❞ ❝ nighttime walks are so nice, aren’t they? ❞ ❝ listen, i like you, so i think i’ll get you out of here. ❞ ❝ i’m sorry, but would you leave me be? ❞ ❝ wake up, it’s morning already. ❞ ❝ but…your injuries! ❞ ❝ um, if you don’t mind me asking, what’s your name? ❞ ❝ i can’t turn a blind eye to a pretty girl in need. ❞ ❝ those who do not know the danger of wielding power will, before long, be ruled by it. ❞ ❝ look at him…posing like he’s all important. ❞ ❝ this must seem like just an average country town, but to me, it’s paradise. ❞ ❝ you look a bit like a monster yourself. ❞ ❝ hey…did the monsters leave? ❞ ❝ isn’t this a ladies-first situation? what’s going on here? ❞ ❝ you’re not a bad person, are you? i can tell. ❞ ❝ looks ike you can actually be useful when you concentrate! ❞ ❝ come on! how many times do i have to tell you? ❞ ❝ it really doesn’t matter to me what you do. ❞ ❝ see…that’s what i was warning you about. ❞ ❝ maybe i should just lay low for a while. ❞ ❝ you are strong…for a human. ❞ ❝ unless you cheat or use some dirty tricks, you have no chance. and if you do cheat…you will pay dearly. ❞ ❝ you saved me, didn’t you? you can do anything. ❞ ❝ don’t think you can just run off and save your friends, because you can’t. ❞ ❝ can’t…run…any…farther. that’s…far enough…right? ❞ ❝ i’m sure i don’t need to worry about you…but you be careful all the same. ❞ ❝ do you ever feel a strange sadness as dusk falls? ❞ ❝ these dark times are the result of my deeds, yet it is you who have reaped the penalty. ❞ ❝ do you now understand what i am? ❞ ❝ did you honestly mean to take an ancient and withered power like this and turn it against me? ❞ ❝ please be careful…these woods have changed. ❞ ❝ you can handle this by yourself, can’t you? ❞ ❝ what was that noise?! ❞ ❝ shadow has been moved by light, it seems. ❞ ❝ ha. such conceit! ❞ ❝ so you choose. and so you shall feel my wrath! ❞ ❝ your people have long amused me. ❞ ❝ an impressive-looking blade…but nothing more. ❞ ❝ you are a foolish traitor. ❞ ❝ look, i can’t tell you all the details now, but it’ll be easy, trust me… ❞ ❝ you may not be able to come back here, but…do you still want to go? ❞ ❝ you still have not discovered your true power… ❞ ❝ that’ll depend on your actions, because you can never trust words. ❞ ❝ you really have no chance but to do what i say. ❞ ❝ i’ve heard a rumor about you. ❞ ❝ i will risk everything to deny you! ❞ ❝ he who wields such power would make a suitable king for this world, don’t you think? ❞ ❝ come back safe. take care of yourself. ❞ ❝ sorry to get you over here in such a hurry. ❞ ❝ it is getting late…we should head back. ❞ ❝ don’t worry, you have what it takes to beat them. ❞ ❝ you’ll come with me…right? ❞ ❝ did you really win? without cheating? ❞ ❝ you must be tired from doing all the important stuff you do. ❞ ❝ get off your high horse. ❞ ❝ the howls of the beasts…they’ve faded into silence… ❞ ❝ i thought i felt a presence…but what a surprise to find you. ❞ ❝ you have a strong will and sharp eyes. ❞ ❝ now that we’ve found each other, let’s stick together for a bit, hmm? ❞ ❝ just being powerful is nothing special. ❞ ❝ i must apologize. i need to cool off a tad. ❞ ❝ no matter how long it takes for you to come back, we’ll be waiting for you. ❞ ❝ you were always there…you were always beside me… ❞ ❝ do not waste my time. leave immediately. ❞ ❝ let’s be square, though: you can’t ever tell anyone. ❞ ❝ you got to teach me how to use a sword! ❞ ❝ gee, you really are amazing. ❞ ❝ so you’re ____. i’ve been dying to meet you. ❞ ❝ i follow the strongest side! …that is all i have ever known. ❞ ❝ my dad…he always has to stick his nose in everything. ❞ ❝ you should look upon it all with your own eyes. ❞ ❝ i have a favor to ask of you. ❞ ❝ i did that using only a fraction of my ancestor’s magic? ❞ ❝ you think you are tough, do you? let us find out. ❞ ❝ it ain’t like you to quit in the middle of a job… ❞ ❝ you have a lot on your plate these days. ❞ ❝ what’s so fun about swinging a sword around, anyway? i hate it…it’s scary. ❞ ❝ i still don’t understand that logic. ❞ ❝ they have been searching far and wide for you. why is this? ❞ ❝ admit it. you’ve used this weapon before. ❞ ❝ no…it’s better not to even think such unlucky thoughts… ❞ ❝ did you go to the trouble of finding it for me? ❞ ❝ whoa, wait! are you going somewhere? ❞ ❝ i believe i understand now just who and what you are. ❞ ❝ all the people were pure and gentle… ❞ ❝ you don’t have to look so sad. ❞ ❝ listen…things have been a little rough around here lately, so you should watch your step, OK? ❞ ❝ you must use your courage to seek power…and find it you must. ❞ ❝ your hair looks soft and fluffy. ❞ ❝ you may not think i look like much, but i can be quite helpful. ❞ ❝ don’t you dare ignore me! ❞ ❝ only then will you become the hero for whom this world despairs. ❞ ❝ did you think i’d disappeared? ❞ ❝ those grounds have been defiled, draped in shadow and seeded with evil. ❞ ❝ why don’t you go back, take a little time, and give it some thought. ❞ ❝ sorry about my face…the swelling won’t go down ❞ ❝ some call our realm a world of shadows, but that makes it sound so unpleasant. ❞ ❝ light and shadow can’t mix, as we all know. ❞ ❝ until now it’s been like…a nightmare. ❞ ❝ you’ve got a sight stronger in the short time you’ve been gone. ❞ ❝ your words are kind, and your heart is true. ❞ ❝ say something! am i so beautiful you’ve no words left? ❞ ❝ your heart and mine were as one, however briefly. ❞ ❝ this village is full of idiots. ❞ ❝ work is tanking just as hard as my personal life these days. ❞ ❝ ugh…aren’t you awake yet? ❞ ❝ this scent has been burning in my nostrils…it is the scent of evil. ❞ ❝ when it rains misfortune, it pours. ❞ ❝ i wish some shiny prince would just show up and fix it all. ah, well. ❞ ❝ not to be rude, but i didn’t exactly do it for you. ❞ ❝ what’s the matter? did you think i was gonna take it easy on you? ❞ ❝ whoa, it is you! you are safe and sound! ❞ ❝ aw, i was just starting to have fun! ❞ ❝ why, i’m so skilled, they call my hands “the golden mitts”. ❞ ❝ uhh, was i unconscious? ❞ ❝ can i ask you one last selfish favor? ❞ ❝ you seemed familiar, but then your clothes seem kinda different, so i got thrown off for a second. ❞ ❝ when i found you, i thought i could use you ❞ ❝ what a world! you always have to be on guard, eh? ❞ ❝ if you don’t have any money, then you’re just a bother! a bother! ❞ ❝ my thanks to you. from the bottom of my heart. ❞ ❝ well, good luck, mr important hero! ❞ ❝ it’s your eyes. all see it, a lust for power burning in your pupils… ❞ ❝ some call our realm a world of shadows, but that makes it sound unpleasant. ❞ ❝ right now, all we can do is try to endure. ❞ ❝ i’m truly grateful for what you have done. someday, perhaps, i can repay this debt. ❞ ❝ if you like it here, you can live here for as long as you like. ❞ ❝ there’s no accounting for the foolishness of a man. ❞ ❝ way to spoil everything by telling your dad. nice job. ❞ ❝ you remember my name? what an honor for me… ❞ ❝ are you sure you aren’t forgetting anything important? ❞ ❝ welcome to my castle. ❞ ❝ if there is anything you desire, then i shall desire it, too. ❞ ❝ you really are the chosen one…a true hero! ❞ ❝ perhaps…i am in your way? ❞ ❝ who knew that something so dangerous would come in handy? ❞ ❝ what’s so great about a world of light anyway? ❞ ❝ isn’t this just ridiculously good weather? sure is peaceful… ❞ ❝ the guardian deities of my world are on our side, too. ❞ ❝ the rest is up to you. ❞