#hook shot

“How do I look away now that I have seen you” - Rachel Mennies, The Naomi Letters

"I could hear all the fuss from the other end of the island so I had to check things out for myself! Happy to say I'm not disappointed.

I'm LOVING the paint, the leather, and the bones. I'm surprised to hear this is your first tournament because you are rocking this scene! I am SO looking forward to seeing how you go toe to toe with some of the seasoned warriors. It's always good to get new blood in this business...literally and figuratively!"

"It may be my first tournament, but I am far from inexperienced! And my people are all about making a splash and flaunting what makes us us. A friend of mine suggested I play a heel given my outside reputation." He chuckled. Though Fyrr seemed less amused.

"Honestly, yeah, a bit of a shame he didn't tag along, I would love to meet the guy, given I know his son and stuff." Fjord shrugged with a smile as he signed the page.

"Anyway, when y'all see Fat Fin, let him know The Sea Shredder is ready for a challenge! Oh, and sends news that his other son is faring well." He smiled as he handed the poster back, "Hope I can give you all a show worth watching~!"

"Hey there. I didn't properly introduce myself earlier. My name's Hook Shot, I run the fan club for that big lug you were fawning over. Which is why I'm here. I'd like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind?

Lets start with your interest in wrestling. How'd you hear about Shattered Mast Keys? Is this a new hobby or a long time thing?

I'm sure you heard this before, but what is a gal like you doing in a place like this? Saw you with a group of other fascinating characters; have you all been here in Hyrule long?

And I couldn't help but notice that extremely expensive gift you gave Fat Fin. Black Hinox horn is a rather impressive, and near impossible item to get unless you go through specific routes...or you hunt it yourself.

And may as well break the ice here…

When I saw you two, why in the seven seas was Fat Fin giving you a star fragment?

Not that there are any rules against that sort of thing. He has fans for a reason.

But as a rule I like to maintain, I am obligated to remind fans that his wrestling persona is a facade. He can make his own decisions on how he interacts with people, but some folks take it a little too far.

So what are your intentions?"

“Oh, Hello! I remember you from the beach,” Nerissa returned the greeting with a laugh, cheeks flushing ever so slightly at the memory. It had been more than a little embarrassing to have their private moment interrupted- but she’d understood. They all had their obligations.

“It’s nice to meet you, Hook Shot. I’m Nerissa.” She introduced herself with a playful tilt of her head, feeling glad that the Zorca woman had approached her. From their few interactions, she had gathered that Hook Shot was an important figure to Fat Fin, so the Unicora was happy to make her acquaintance.

“Really? You run his fan club?” Nerissa asked, her surprise evident, but the interest in her eyes was unmistakable. “Honestly, I would have sworn you were his manager. Have you taken it upon yourself to keep that sweet lug on task?” She smiled again at the thought, eyes crinkling in the corners with amusement. It was obvious that Hook Shot was running this ship- and she'd tease Fat Fin about it later. “It seems like a full-time job—you should be getting paid,” she joked lightly. Nerissa was surprised by the sudden request but saw no harm in it. “Ask away.”

Hook Shot’s initial question wasn’t surprising; in fact, it was one she had encountered several times by now.

“It’s recent,” Nerissa replied. “The ‘colorful characters’ you mentioned and I are part of a band called the Wind Fish.” She gestured to Finnian, who was standing shyly in the distance as he answered questions from interviewers. “That sweet boy over there is our bellist. He’s the super fan. I didn’t know much about it at first, but it was important to him, so it became important to me. I’ve been making an effort to learn as much as I can ever since, especially since it looks like this will be a regular thing for him now.”

She paused in her explanation, momentarily distracted. “Thank you for welcoming him so warmly; it means the world to him.”

However, Hook Shot's next question made her pause in sudden discomfort. She had been eager to share the tale of her daring adventure with Fat Fin as a way to express her adoration. Now, though, she worried she might have gone too far, even if she had obtained the horn herself. But no, the man had given her a fragment of a fallen star—a far more valuable treasure. So as far as she was concerned, she’d give him as many fancy pauldrons as she wanted.

"I'd prefer that no one concern themselves with the cost. What matters most to me is that he liked it," Nerissa replied with another smile- this one thinner than the ones before it.

But if the previous question had left her teetering on the edge of discomfort, the next two pushed her unceremoniously from the edge. Nerissa looked up at Hook Shot- and wondered where all this was coming from. Was it just concern for Fat Fin? Or did she really appear so shallow?

“Of course it’s a facade, ” Nerissa answered shortly. “He’s a fellow performer who wants his audience to enjoy the show. His acting is impressive, but I am aware of the difference.”

The pink Unicora continued to ponder the motivations of the other women. Although she found her questions troubling, Nerissa made an effort to understand her perspective instead of taking offense. Fat Fin was clearly important to them both. This situation was not personal. If their roles had been reversed, Nerissa realized she might have had similar concerns.

“Believe me- I’m just as familiar with fans going to far as you are, so I’d never put another person in that position. He gave me the star fragment because he likes me.”

The thought briefly made Nerissa misty eyed- but with a deep breath, she quickly regained her composure.