4 - Gee, Link runs a lot [action / accidental voice]

[kokori_warrior]

[After receiving a stern warning from Ruto, Link set off running to pick up Navi, jangling his equipment as he jogged at a somewhat easy pace when he noticed the sudden change]

Um... what the...?

[Link stares at the sky for a bit waiting to see if it will change. It isn't. Link picks up his pace to get Navi.]

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[hai_listen]

[[She's at Sheik's house, just so you know. She even told Ruto that, so I'm not sure why Ruto thinks she's at the place where they found Sheik. ^^']]

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[hai_listen]

[sigh]

She just wants to look out for you, Link.

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[kokori_warrior]

Navi, you remember that she was more than just interested in that!

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[hai_listen]

[pause. She knows it's partly true, but she also knows that Zora are honorable beings who take the vows of marriage very seriously]

In the end, you're the one who will have to make the decision. I'll support whatever you choose.

[Action]

[kokori_warrior]

[Link sighs]
Zelda did charge us to do whatever it took to get the Sage Stones... if that's what it takes...

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[hai_listen]

... Link, this isn't just about the Spiritual Stones anymore. It's true that by accepting Zora's Sapphire, you agreed to participate in a sacred Zora custom. However, Princess Ruto wouldn't have given the Sapphire to you if she didn't want to spend the rest of her life with you. She cares about you.

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[kokori_warrior]

[Link halts running, though the lake is now in sight, reflecting the ominous red sky]
Rest of her life...?! Am I going to have carry her on my head again?
[Link's brain is shutting down a little and he walks slowly now]

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[hai_listen]

I... hope not.

[slight smile]

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[kokori_warrior]

Navi... [innocently] what do people do when they're married?
[Link sees the lake house a small distance away and intentionally walks slower]

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[hai_listen]

Hm? Well, they do all sorts of things. I've heard that in some countries, it's customary to exchange wedding masks during the ceremony. Most married couples start a family. Others prefer not to have children and spend more time with each other.

[thoughtful pause]

I'm not certain whether you and princess Ruto can have children, though. This might be the first time in history a Hylian has gotten engaged to a Zora...

[Action]

[kokori_warrior]

I'm still not used to idea of being a Hylian. We didn't have engagements in the forest...

[Action]

[hai_listen]

You'll adapt, Link. Don't worry about it.

[smile]

[Action]

[kokori_warrior]

[Link silently walks along, switching from scowls to grimaces. It isn't quite fear he feels, but he is very confused by the way things have worked out]