20 - PAfH; [Audio // Common]

[oblique_wisdom]

[Zelda seems to have come to terms finally with the events as of recent. Reluctantly--if her tone is of any indication.

She sounds as professional as ever. In the background some form of running water can be heard. It would seem she's chosen to pay a visit to that lovely forest on deck three.]Fickle

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[wheres_my_puppy]

So forceful.

[oblique_wisdom]

[Zelda thinks carefully before she responds.]

At times it is necessary to express one's intent by the tone. Force seems to be an appropriate representation of such. Do you not agree, Midna?

[wheres_my_puppy]

I wouldn't disagree.

I just wonder if you find it very 'lady-like', bossing people around like that. Do all Hylian women speak out so brashly?

[Giggle.]

[oblique_wisdom]

I-I was not...

[Bluuuuush.]

It is absolutely essential given the situation. I would not speak out if I did not feel it was necessary.

[wheres_my_puppy]

Aha! So you do like your women submissive.

That--well.

You should be ashamed.

[It's all said so light--is she teasing or does she mean it?]

[oblique_wisdom]

I never said such a thing! I would not ever say such!

[Zelda hopes she's teasing. Really. Otherwise, she'll be horrified.]

It really is not like that at all. I just had something I wanted back. That is all...

[wheres_my_puppy]

Maybe in not so many words...

But you do seem to have a set definition for what is and isn't 'lady-like'. But keep on defending yourself.

[The last part she means.]

Make no apologies to me for doing what you have to.

[oblique_wisdom]

[This is food for thought.]

I have a set definition for what is 'lady-like' when it applies to me. I would not hold others to the same standards that I hold myself. I would, however, expect that if the situation demanded it, you would hastily lift a hand and act in likeness as I have.

Although... You would likely be more graceful.

[Because Zelda thinks you are beeeaaautiful. ♥]

[wheres_my_puppy]

Why such standards for yourself if you wouldn't expect it in others?

[She knows what's expected of royal women--the Twilight, while relatively unbiased towards female leaders, still expects similar behavior from it's rulers. Polite, regal, and above all things, traditional.]

It's silly to expect everyone to behave as you do--people come in varieties for a reason. Is this definition then what you aspire to?

Or whats expect of you?

If it's what's expected of you, is it still? Now?

Are you being yourself, m'lady?

[oblique_wisdom]

...My standards are held to me by what I believe my people would find most becoming in their leader. I would do well to represent them and Hyrule to the very best of my ability. That may not reflect in what I wear or with whom I choose to associate, but how I decide to portray and carry myself as a person.

[She tips her head. Midna can't see her expression, but this kind of talk always seems to trouble Zelda, as though she should compromise who she is. Or who she thinks people expect her to be.

Which makes her arrive at the question of who she is really. Midna's hit the nail on the head.]

You speak with validity. I cannot deny that I do ask myself the same questions. I am uncertain as to whether I truly have those answers, and yet... I would still think even while aboard this ship that I should maintain some air about myself that would reflect well upon my people.

Surely I can do both, show Hyrule and her people in a good light, as well as continuing to be who I truly am beneath the tiara and the gown.

[wheres_my_puppy]

A princess to the bitter end.

I would very much like to meet the Zelda under the tiara and gown one of these days.

Especially if she's half as forceful as the princess has been today.

[oblique_wisdom]

[Is that a blush? No way. Well, yes, of course it is. Midna, Midna. How you must make peoples' heads spin with those kinds of words.

Zelda's rendered speechless a few moments. Oh, wait. Midna's talking innocently, right? That's what Zelda will tell herself.]

I do act with you a little more 'me' than 'princess', I suppose. There can be little harm in doing so further.

I do, however, protest this... being 'forceful'. I would define it as doing what I deem necessary to protect various assets of mine.

[wheres_my_puppy]

There's nothing wrong with using force to get what you want.

After all, I wouldn't dream of doubting your 'noble' intentions.

[oblique_wisdom]

I think there is a time and a place for using 'force'. Sometimes it is necessary, and others... Perhaps not so much. It is different for each person when that time is.

...May I ask you a question, Midna?

[wheres_my_puppy]

Now why would I deny you anything?

Shoot.

[oblique_wisdom]

...I... suppose you would not.

I am curious to know as to what your definition of 'nobility' is. Would you please share it with me?