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[kingofthisworld]

Am I being punished once more? The Sages certainly have gotten creative.

[A pause]

Is there someone listening? Would you kindly tell me where I have ended up?

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[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[She has yet to realize that this Ganondorf is not the one she knows.]

I saw you last with my own eyes. What sorcery would allow you escape from your ill fate?

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

Destiny, my dear. And it was not mine to remain locked in that forsaken hovel.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[Zelda's unamused by that name.]

Destiny. You imply then, that your destiny is to be aboard this ship, and somehow to evade your rightful consequences. You deserve to be locked away for eternity for your crimes against Hyrule and her people.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

My destiny, Princess, is to be Hyrule's helm, directing her into a prosperous future. The detours I am forced to suffer will only make my victory that much sweeter.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

I beg to differ. I am certain our definitions of 'prosperous' are quite a bit different. Victory should be used for the result in which Hyrule's people are happy, not ruled under fists of tyranny and oppression.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

It only becomes tyranny and oppression when Hyrule's people refuse me my rightful place. I will not be refused, Zelda.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

As though I would simply stand aside and let you do as you please. I will never allow my people to suffer at your hands again.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

Then, by all means, come and stop me. I welcome it.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[Don't tempt her.]

You have no power here.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

If that is what you choose to believe.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

You will see for yourself soon enough.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

Do you really believe I require magic to crush you, if I am so inclined?

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

I do not believe you would do any such thing, this... 'crushing' you speak of.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

Mm. To mar a beauty such as yourself would be a step too far. But barbaric behavior will only be returned in like kind. Mind your step, Princess. And you needn't fear retaliation.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

Barbaric behavior. Such a thing from you in reference to me. I know better than to do any such thing. I will not be spurned by your taunting, but I also will not feel fear from your empty threats.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

Yes, barbaric. It is you who initiated the hostilities.

But, if you truly know better, then there is no need to have this...unpleasant conversation, now is there?

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[No denial here.]

Pray tell, what sort of conversation would you anticipate for us to have, given the circumstance?

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

My initial question has yet to be answered. Would you be so kind?

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

My answer would, in no way, benefit you appropriately. You have my tolerance, Ganondorf; not my fancy.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

I only wish to know where I am. Even my captors granted me knowledge of the location of my prison.

I had thought you would allow me the same courtesy. But if not, I will find my information elsewhere.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

...

[That's a valid point.]

This is the ship known as the M.S. Elegante, en route to what is called the 'Golden Shore'.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

You have my gratitude, Princess.

[And for once, he isn't mocking her.]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[Zelda's surprised. She doesn't quite know what to say.]

...... Of course.