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[kingofthisworld]

[Ganondorf did not like leaving Zelda alone, after her death. The fact that she seemed so trouble when he left simply didn't sit right with him. She didn't tell him to come back. But she didn't tell him to stay away either. So when he passes her room, he lingers by the door just for a minute.]

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[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[Well is dat some quiet Ganondorf? I believe it is. He straightens, turns away from Zelda. Stares at nothing in particular in the dark of her room]

Do not delude yourself, Zelda. I am merely safeguarding your piece of the Triforce. You are of little use to me dead.

[He turns his head away. God Ganny you're such a LIAR. Do you like having pants that are constantly on fire, Ganny? DO YOU?]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

I think that there is more to it than that, and I am quite sure this is anything but delusions.

[This will be when she gets to her feet to face him, expression soft for once. Go on and lie to her face, Ganny.]

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[fffft. Why does she do this to him?]

I suppose I have a degree of affection for you. Your usefulness easily endears me to you.

[There that's mostly not a lie.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[Her expression flattens.]

I see. Well, if that is all, I suspect we are done here. I appreciate you waking me.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

...

[GDIT, Ganny. Look at you. Messing everything up because of that damn ego of yours. Stop being so prideful and just say what you mean.]

And if I were to say my affection is without condition? You would think it false, would you not?

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

You claimed some time ago you have been nothing but truthful with me. Do you think that had changed?

[She looks at him impassivelym letting her hands drop.]

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

Of course not.

[Okay maybe a little. But you were asking him about feelings.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

Then, if you told me your affections were without condition, then I would be so inclined as to believe you.

[She squares her shoulders, and looks him directly in the eye. It's a little difficult, he's considerably taller than she is and it's a little frustrating. She's tall for a woman, but in comparison to him, she's terribly small.]

I have very few icons of Ganny not looking like a douche. /orz

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[Exaggerated silence follows her sentence. He feels like a fool. A teenage fool. Everything was easier when they were just enemies.]

Then my affection is without condition.

well, when the shoe fits...

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[She's quiet at that - it's...expected yet completely mind blowing at the same time. What he's admitting is monumental - she never would have thought him to have the capacity to care in a way such as this. As to how to respond, Zelda has no idea. It's one of the few and only times she's ever been rendered speechless, and it takes her a moment to gather her bearings and formulate something articulate and appropriate.]

I see.

[...Articulate and appropriate for the MOST part, anyway.]

True

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[He shouldn't have said that. Ganondorf has never once in his life regretted his course of action. But tonight. Tonight was a first for the Gerudo King. He found himself wishing he had just left things alone. Somethings really are better left unsaid. He hated feeling this way, shaken confidence and unsure of himself. He was always sure of himself.

His shoulders tense and he turns to go.]

Sleep well, Princess.

<3 we still love him

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[Inwardly, Zelda is at war with herself. Outwardly, she's still a vision of calm perfection.

At least, until he makes to leave. Without thinking, she reaches to brush her fingers across his hand, taking it to stop him.]

...Wait.

Of course. He's Gannypants.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[When he feels her hand on his, he does stop. But he makes no move to return her touch.]

Yes?

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[She drops his hand as soon as he stops - it's fast enough to make even her question if she'd done it in the first place.]

It is...only fair to inform you that it is reciprocated.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[Had he heard correctly? It took a minute for him to react. But when he does, he turns to look at her.]

Your allies would not approve.

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[Her voice is level, and face impassive.]

Likely not, no.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[He reaches a hand out, to brush away her hair.]

Then it will remain between us.

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[She doesn't flinch away.]

I think that would likely be best, for now.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

Well then. What happens now, Zelda?

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

I-

[She pauses. Zelda isn't used to not know what to do.]

I am...uncertain.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[He folds his arms over his chest.]

There are other things that require my attention at the moment. Though, if you wish to remain in a room with a door knob [He holds his keycard out to her.] you are a welcomed guest.

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

Of course.

[She hesitantly takes it.]

...That...would be best for now, I think.

[She swallows.]

Thank you.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[A nod of the head and he's turning to go, but stops. His actions are rather swift and oddly graceful, considering how big he is. But he whirls around in what looks like a single fluid motion and presses a kiss to Zelda's cheek.]

Do I have permission now?

[HOPEFULLY SHE WON'T BLOW HIM UP WHILE HE'S WALKING AWAY, OKAY.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[She stiffens a little, but almost immediately relaxes. It's still in the middle of the night and she's slightly delirious due to the fact that she's overly exhausted and did not sleep well last night and obviously not tonight.

He gets a single nod.]

...Yes.

[He has it for now.]

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[Her answer earns a smirk from him and he leans down to kiss her. After a moment, he pulls away.]

You are exhausted. You should rest.

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[She accepts it - and will likely wonder what she was thinking in the morning - then nods.]

I should, yes. [She tilts her head; She knows where his room is, she's been in there before at least, [< so she knows where she is going.]

I will not occupy your quarters longer than necessary. The issue with the knob should be fixed within twenty four hours or so. [Things seemed to repair themselves around here.]

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[Ganondorf nods. This was going to take some getting used to.]

I understand, Zelda.

[Oh wait, is he allowed to call her Zelda? Hm. He'll call her 'princess' in public to keep up pretenses.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[...Definitely going to take some getting used to. She may have to rethink everything and reevaluate in the morning when her head has cleared and he is not standing in her room while she's all mussed and in nothing but a dressing gown.]

Then I will leave you to it, while I gather what few things I will need.