19 - PAfH; [Audio // Common]

[oblique_wisdom]

[For as calm and composed as Zelda may sound, her position is hardly of the sort. She’s back in her room now, lacking a variety of objects-many of which mean something of great sentimental value to her. If it’s never been apparent before, it certainly will be when she finally manages to speak. She has no intentions of publicly speaking about

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[shadesofeco]

... Zelda?

[oblique_wisdom]

...Jak.

[Commentlog?]

[shadesofeco]

[He doesn't answer, instead there's a moment's silence, then a hurried knock at the door.]

[Commentlog!]

[oblique_wisdom]

[Of course. Zelda knows it's him. She takes a moment to compose herself. In something besides undergarments. The sheets from her bed will do. She pauses at her door and very carefully opens it a slit to peer through.

Reassuring herself, she stays behind her door and gestures with a hand. He can come in.]

[solostthatbet]

Welcome back, Zelda-hime.

I can't be sure if it belongs to you, but I found a lovely dress in a rather odd place earlier. Perhaps it's yours.

[oblique_wisdom]

...Sir Seishirou... Thank you.

I would not mind taking a gander to determine.

[solostthatbet]

Should I bring it by your room, then?

[oblique_wisdom]

[Zelda doesn't feel quite comfortable wandering around right now. She does feel safer in her room.]

If it will not put you out too much. Otherwise, I will brave what I must to reclaim what potentially may be of my person.

[thenotmagician]

Zelda. Y'alright?

[oblique_wisdom]

As much as I can be given the circumstances. My apologies for worrying you, Sir Zeke.

[thenotmagician]

Don't apologize, Zelda. Y'don't need to. Not your fault.

You're not hurt, right?

[oblique_wisdom]

...No.
I seem to be relatively unscathed.

Thank you.

[ttlynotawizard]

I'm glad to hear you're well. Everyone was worried.

[oblique_wisdom]

...Remy...
Forgive me. I was not...

[She pauses.]

I did not mean to cause such an uproar. The concern from those aboard touches me with its sincerity.

[ttlynotawizard]

There's nothing to forgive, Princess.

You've made many a good and dedicated friend. You should be happy.

[oblique_wisdom]

It is but a privilege for me to have the allies that I do aboard. I would repay them with the same likeness, and surely they know of it.

The same goes for you, of course.

[ttlyisabard]

Zelda?

[Her voice peaked with hope.]

[Locked // 55% unhackable]

What happened to you? Who was it? So many are ready to kill ... they need proper direction.

[oblique_wisdom]

Miss Katherine.

[Zelda takes a moment to lock her reply.]

[Locked // 85% Unhackable]

I apologize. I... have no information I can lend you at this time. Please, allow me to recover for just a little longer and then I may be able to properly convey my thoughts.

[locked // 55% hackable]

[ttlyisabard]

Alright ... you deserve that. Take as much time as you need.

I ... am glad you are ... back.

[She couldn't say "glad you are alright", for she could only imagine what Zelda went through by the terror in her voice.]

[locked // 85% unhackable]

[oblique_wisdom]

Thank you. I will take greater care in the future to prevent causing such concern among the vessel.

You are safe, yes?

[After all, Zelda's been gone for 2 days. She has no clue what's been going on.]