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[trainedprincess]

[If you happen to be hanging about the Golden Entranceway today, you will find a rather well dressed young girl flitting about the area, bouncing from NPC to NPC and bombarding them with questions. This... is about as fruitless as one would expect it to be. Eventually she spots a new person and swiftly approaches, looking frazzled but determined

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[unamvirtus]

[Seeing as how the Golden Entranceway has become a kind of gathering spot for newcomers, Link usually tends to stop by there once or twice a day to see if he can spot someone interesting, or even just anybody he's already met since his arrival. Lucky for Zelda, she just happens to be there around the time Link decides to show up for his daily socializing.

Now, at first he doesn't quite realize she's there. He registers a small figure flitting in and out of his peripheral vision for a few minutes, but it's only when he can hear a weirdly familiar voice does he actually look around for the source. And when he sees it-- he totally blanks out, eyes going about as wide as a pair of bowling balls and his mouth gaping open in a truly Link-esque look of shock.

What. What. That-- just doesn't make sense, what happened to Tetra??? There's no way she could be Zelda again, and even if he's incredibly relieved to see her after more than a week of having no idea where she was, he's obviously dreaming right now and he can't even bring himself to

[trainedprincess]

[Sigh, another NPC, another ignored query. She didn't quite have the energy to chase after this one with the same fervor as the others she questioned, but she was far from giving up yet. Turning, she began to scan the area for new prospects to bother, her gaze eventually falling upon Link.

...Wait a moment. Link? Here?

She didn't question it any farther than that. Who would, in a situation like this? She was tired, frantic, and just so, so relieved to see a familiar face, especially his. And it's not a second later that Link will find himself enveloped in what is probably the tightest hug he's had in some time.]

Link! Oh, thank goodness you're here!

[unamvirtus]

[Oh god oh god maybe he just just walk awAAAAAAH OH NO TACKLE HUG NOT AS PLANNED. He stumbles backwards, automatically flinging his arms around her to squeeze back with an inarticulate squeak-- surprise, confusion, and maybe a bit of happiness are somewhere in that sound. Seriously though, this has to be the most lucid dream he's had in his LIFE, and some part of him is telling him it's obviously not one because there's just no way he'd dream like this. But even that makes more sense than the alternative of Zelda actually being real because he knows that's completely impossible. This is definitely impossible.

He can't help but keep hugging her though, finding it bizarrely nostalgic to remember how different Tetra's Zelda form felt to him-- even now it seems just like that, and it freaks him out enough that he's still staring with that same dumb-struck look on his face, caught somewhere between horrified realization and disbelief.]

[trainedprincess]

[Haha, let's go being completely oblivious to how awkward Link feels! Having been hugged back, Zelda simply assumes everything is okay. She stays in that position for juuuust a few seconds longer, then sighs contentedly and lets go.]

You have no idea how relieved I am to see you! I was so worried that I might be completely alone... Not that I couldn't have taken care of it by myself, but, ooooh! The people here are very rude you know, they-- [She stops, finally catching that dumbfound look on his face, and meets it with one of worry.] Link? Whatever is the matter?

[foreseen_future]

[Nura was walking around the Golden Entranceway, her hands in her big pants pockets, looking around for any sight of Legion or Legion flight ring. She'd heard that this was the general spot of arrival for anyone coming into Splendor, so she usually made a stop here every day to check and see if perhaps any of her friends or someone she'd recognize, would be there waiting.

Finding no one she knew once again, Nura sighed a little gloomily. Oh well...maybe some other time...

She didn't so much mind the disappointment...

But her attention went quickly from her feet to the young girl in interesting garb, moving about the Golden Entraceway with a very determined look to her a little up ahead, as she tried effortlessly to gain the attention of the locals. Nura moved forward, deciding that she'd offer some assistance, since it looked like the girl had been going at this for quite a bit. She waved her hand in the air, raising her voice a bit so she could be heard over the sounds of the room.]

I can help you, if you'd like.

[trainedprincess]

[Zelda spins around excitedly upon hearing the voice, but visibly hesitates upon spotting Nura. It is very obvious that she finds something quite odd about her. (hint: it's her clothes) However, there's no time to worry about that! Someone had finally offered to help her, and peculiar garb or not she wasn't about to turn them down! Nodding determinedly, the young princess approached.]

I appreciate the offer, thank you very much. [she curtsies~] I am Zelda, princess of New Hyrule, and as much as it embarrasses me to say it, I seem to be lost. If you could direct me to the nearest train back home, I would be very grateful.

[foreseen_future]

[Men's clothing was very comfortable to Nura since she arrived in Splendor. Sure, the women's clothing was tidy and form-fitting and accented her curves well, but Nura had become addicted to the comfy feel of trousers and long shirt since Allen helped her out when she first arrived, indecently dressed, she'd come to wear the garb happily. For today, she was wearing boots, pants that went past her knees, and a long shirt that offered no hint of femininity.

At Zelda's announcement of royalty, Nura attempts to curtsy as well. She'd had to do it before in the presence of the Legion's resident princess before.] Welcome to Splendor, Princess Zelda. My name is Nura.

[At the request for directions toward a train, Nura blinked, bemused.] I'm sorry, Your Highness, but there are no trains in Splendor. [Were there?]

[trainedprincess]

Thank you Nura, it is a pleasure to meet you. [Her smile fades at the mention of a lack of trains; how was she supposed to get home now?]

Hmm. I suppose I could walk, though that is something I would like to avoid. Are there any other means of transportation outside Splendor?

[arranges]

[She's just stopped by to check on some of the newcomers; she's been explaining things over and over to people, and she thought maybe it would help for them to have a face instead of having to speak over the seal.

She hovers for a second, watching while one of the NPCs just flat out ignores her, before moving to catch her attention.]

Ah-- excuse me? Do you need some help?

[trainedprincess]

[Guinevere, you have made one scared little girl very relieved to see you. She wastes no time in approaching, and curtsies politely once she's close enough.]

Thank goodness you spoke up! This was beginning to feel eerily similar to that other time... [She shudders, then shakes her head.] Fortunately, my fears were misplaced. I would very much appreciate any help you could offer, as I'm not entirely sure how I came to be here in the first place. Where are we?

[arranges]

I understand. It's all very confusing when you first arrive, especially with the locals as unresponsive as they are.

The city is called Splendor. You were... brought here, from wherever your home is.

[trainedprincess]

They are very rude. To discover a kingdom with such apathetic citizens... it bodes ill for its future.

[She nods at the mention of being "brought" here.] Yes, I recall an odd music box... From the way you've spoken, am I to believe that I am not the only one this has happened to?