A wanderer returns... but none knew he was ever gone.

[doublehelixhero]

[He wakes up to the feel of a breeze and the smell of grass and dew. That's a bit odd; he could've sworn he was inside that old farmer's barn. How did he get outside? Did someone decide to walk around while he slept?

[No. Several voices all chorus, each from a different part of his mind. You haven't moved since you fell asleep, adds the stronger

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[hylianxsheikah]

[Zelda wanders in the chill of the morning, taking in the peace of the Field, letting that peace fill her mind in preparation for what will undoubtedly be another strange day, full of strange encounters. Walking alone, she sees someone she recognizes as Link ahead of her, an adult Link as she only saw him through Sheik's eyes, prior to arriving in this world. But she has met several of those, so her greeting is tempered.]

Hello, Link. [She lifts an arm to him, and wonders which one this is.]

[doublehelixhero]

[He stares at her for a second, more from surprise than anything. Is she his princess, or just one that looks like her...? He remembers meeting her here, once, long ago.

[Say somethin', you idiot, Mikau says with a sigh. Don't make yourself look stupid.]

Hello, Zelda. Er, have we met? I think I remember you...

[hylianxsheikah]

Have we? [She cocks her head to the side, looking at him. She's not certain she's met this particular Link here, and yet...] There is something familiar about you.

(ooc: apologies for the delay! concert happened and I was exhausted)

[doublehelixhero]

I... think. [He rubs the back of his head.] I mean, it's been a long time for me, at least but I've met a couple of Zeldas around here...

[hylianxsheikah]

[She's quick to pick up on these nuances; Zelda isn't the sage of time for nothing.] A long time for you, you said? You don't mean to say you've time-traveled?

[doublehelixhero]

[He laughs nervously.] Well, yeah. I've done a lot of time travel. Part of my destiny, really. But er, this "long time" isn't normal time travel. Though I guess it kinda is time travel...

[You aren't makin' any sense.]

[He really thinks he knows her, and he's pretty sure she doesn't look any older than the last time he met her.]

Let me see. I was here when I was a kid, but then I got pulled away, and now I'm back, but... I really get the feeling that it hasn't been six years here.

[hylianxsheikah]

[Zelda covers her hand with her mouth.]

Oh my. You're my Link, aren't you. [Realizing what she just said, she feels her cheeks coloring slightly.] That is...you're the boy I met here a few weeks ago, who shared my memories.