... Ravi?

*He sounds terrible.*

- @luherooflegend

Ravio collapses where he is just outside the wards, letting out a broken sob. Somethings is gone and - and-

He loses track of time. He doesn't move he just cries. His daughter is gone and he can feel the grief of his other children.

"Link?"

He stands in the doorway, nearly choking when he sees you.

- @mrheroexpert

*Tori is still a loftwing, sitting on her bed and leaning against the wall as she seems to talk to Sheerow and Sunshine who both sit in front of her.*

*He sees you and nearly bolts — Uranium could be back — no. No Uranium is gone and you are his Bun Bun. He'd recognize you anywhere.*

... I — I need to talk to you.

Tori is...

Tori is in a lot worse shape than we realized...

*He stumbles forwards, collapsing into you. He needs your support because he wants to break and cry.*

Uranium did something to her mind. She... She called him appa. Says she had two childhoods. Says she really is her daughter —

*He breaks off into a miserable sob.*

- @mrheroexpert

*Green turns from his polishing of his shield and blinks. He listens — catching you as you stumble over. His arms enclose ypu safely gentle and warm as he presses a kiss to your hair.*

...

What?

No. No Tori —Tori isn't his!

What happend?

*He's shaking now too barely contained fear and rage causing shadows to warp and twist twoards him. He fights down a growl.*

Future sky overhears a discussion he thought was long buried.

{Otherwise known as, this guy really needs to get some sleep and misses his wife.}

Featuring dialogue from this thread. Purple is future Emerald ( @mrheroexpert ) and Pink is future Green ( @luherooflegend. )

"Okay... so. Tori is asleep, Gan is with Ben and Alfie. Lunch is made, and dinner is cooking. Kitchen is clean and stuff is drying."

He collapses into a chair. Looking at the ceiling. Its the first time he's been alone in... a while.

I think I've time to get to the castle and back before people start to worry... Check in with Zel... oh, but Groose said he wanted to meet me... that's another hour round trip, not including the discussion...

hmm...

I told Green I would rest.... I could do a full days trip tommrow...

Does he have my transformation ring? I... he might...

*I move across the house, checking a bag of mine I left in the hallway by Tori's room first. Just a simple travel bag, one of the two I brought with me when I came down the first time.*

Voices discuss something behind it, and my hand raises to the door

She recognises Sky.

The venom in his voice is... easy to hear...

His hand lowers again... and his face twists up in hurt.

Before the Gleeock...

You were...

Conversation continues beyond that, but he looks at his hand. The back of it is blank minus the scars... as it should be. The urge to itch it hits.

Does he... Do they... No... no.

His right hand grasps the back of his left hand.

Dont scratch... dont hurt yourself... I thought... I thought we'd... we spoke about that... at length...

His ear picks up more...

I don't remember much... I really upset Sky then

You got very hurt. Very very hurt...

I killed him...

Guilt flings itself into his mind, an internal insecurity tearing its way through to the surface.

I... I shouldn't be here.... I could... I could hurt someone...

He backs away from the door, trying to be as quiet as possible. Before moving back towards the kitchen. I grab my bag on the way past.

Need to get outside...

He quickly scribbles down a note. Leaving it haphazardly on the table.

I'm sorry R&G. Be back later -S

{I'm sorry R&G. Be back later -s}

I need out. I...

He walks to the door, pausing, grabbing at the sailcloth on his shoulders.

"He always said I need to do more for myself."

It stays where it is. As crimson comes around the house. Trilling sadly as he nudges against my head.

"Come on, bud... I want. I need to see Zel."

Crimson nods his head, lowering himself so i can climb onto his back. And we take to the sky without another word...

---

The Castle quickly comes into view, and he breathes a sigh of relief as the light of Hylia washes over him.

Crimson lands in the yard, and he look around.

"Sky!"

Footsteps patter across the grass, and Zelda runs up towards him, hugging him tightly. Before pulling away from his face and looking over him. Her face lowers in concern.

"Something happened..."

He nods.

"Do you need to talk about it?"

"If... if you've got time..."

He slowly scratches the back of his left hand. And she spots it, taking his hands in hers. gently.

"I always have time for you, sleepyhead."

She pokes his nose with a gentle smile to get an idea of where his head is at. He gives a sad smile in response.

"Oh... oh it's that bad huh? Okay... Come here..."

She takes his cheek with a hand and leans towards him. He relaxes into her hold, leaning his head against hers gently. Her eyes meet his, and she can see the exhaustion in them.

"Oh... oh Sky... lets... get you inside..."

He follows wordlessly, moving through rooms quickly before settling in their room. Sitting on the bed.

"It's Tori, isnt it?"

She sits down beside him. And he leans against her, his tears silently streaming down his face.

He nods.

*I don't look at you, but my head raises, holding the kitchen knife steady as I finish up chopping some tomatoes.*

Hey Emerald.

How was she?

@the-real-lu-sky

*He is honest very grateful that you aren't looking at him. He gathers himself, taking measured breaths.*

Not very well, actually. She's agitated and didn't recognize me at all... she thought I was someone else lying to her, and even when I tried to show her my magic, she was upset.

I ...

Rav? Baby?

*He solid, hylian form and all.*

Hey... sounds like a lots happened. Might be time to compare notes?

*He sounds shaky, but he gives a weak but genuine smile.*

- @luherooflegend

*He is busy re-arranging the trinkets on the dresser. He is trying to regulate but... he startles at the sound of your voice, whipping around.*

Link!

*Oh thank Lolia! He's been so worried about you and everyone else but Esperanto you and Tori.*

It's... been a rough few days Mr. Evil-now-hero... we should probably compare notes.

*He hovers in the doorway, finally able to see you clearly and he chokes on a strangled sob. Your new scars are — a lot and there are several. Your hair is longer and your magic is so — small.*

Oh — liebling... Tori...

- @mrheroexpert

*She's mostly awake, but how coherent and aware she is is a toss-up. She looks to you, eyes tracking your form. Her brows knit for a moment.*

*You're... someone. She's — somewhere? She doesn't know anything except that Fi is here and has deemed you a threat.*

*The term you used... hurts? Huh...*

Who's there?

*His eyes land on you, and he goes still, trying to figure you out. You are new and he doesn't know who you are- wait... mama tells him stories and he can feel the magic of what she says is her papa all over this place. So he must be at his mama's home? Which means you must be someone she knows... Dark hair, purple clothes, freckles- You are Ravio, mama's dad."

Hello... Where... Where is she?

*His voice is quiet as he asks, unsure how much you know and whether you'll even accept him as family... His mama is great and says you are too - but some people just hate him on sight.*

@gannon-lon

"Ravio watches the child closely, unsure how he is health wise or if he speaks hylian. He recognizes the look on the child- this boy knows that the world is not always kind... But he will find no harm here.*

*Your question has to refer to his daughter, who is still unconcious...*

Tori is resting right now, she isn't ready for visitors just yet. Would you like anything? Are you hungry? Thirsty?