|| 10 [Accidental Audio]

[kingofthisworld]

[Splash! Sounds like somebody's taking a swim. And left his communicator on too.]


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[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

Are you all right?

[Is she worried? A little bit.]

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

Fine. Why do you ask?

[A glance at her. What's prompted this?]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

Something just seemed... off for a moment. I'm sorry if I shouldn't be asking.

[She pats his arm gently.]

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

Your concern is noted. And appreciated.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[Zelda lightens a little at that and she nods to him.]

Tell me. What is your favorite place on the ship? There are so many pretty places to go. I'm sure you have one you favor over the others.

[Ganondorf, this is your cue to take Zelda's optimism hint.]

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[He's silent for a long while before answering.]

I am partial to deck thirteen. The flowers.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

What a coincidence. That is my favorite as well. I am surprised to hear you say that, however. It strikes me as odd that you would like soft and delicate things.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

...

[He pauses.]

It was a promise.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[She blinks at him.]

...A promise, Ganondorf?

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[He looks away, when he realizes what he has said.]

It means nothing.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[She's skeptical.]

...Hardly. Promises are beautiful things. They can mean the world to some. You should never think of them as nothing...

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

It means nothing.

[Because the person he made the promise to is gone.]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

Ganondorf...

[She inclines her head and sighs softly.]

I think flowers are beautiful. I will bring you flowers whenever you like. My room is usually filled with them.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

You will bring me flowers...?

[He's surprised, honestly. Shouldn't it be the other way around?]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

Yes. If you would like. The flowers add a little something to our stay here, don't you think?

[Zelda loves flowers. A lot.]

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

I suppose so. You may, if you wish.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

Flowers are good for nurturing one's soul. They bring comfort and solace. You need some of that. I do as well.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[He was still surprised by her kindness. To think he needed comfort and solace? What had he said or done to prompt this change?]

You are kind.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[She's too kind. Zelda knows this, but if she's kind to him, perhaps it ensures her safety further. It's deceptive in a way, but for her own sake.]

Not... really. Sometimes. Many times. It depends on the...

[That's enough, Zelda.]

I suppose I do not really know what to say. I am a bit befuddled.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't sense the deception. Not right away anyway. He thinks her incapable of any kind of deception that he cannot see through immediately. And perhaps he thinks she is too good to lie. Maybe.]

It would be silly of me to expect otherwise from you, Princess.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

Yes. I think everyone on the ship shares those sentiments. It would be more appropriate for me to be diplomatic, however. Still, there are some things I either cannot do or will not do.

[Lending you her trust, Ganny, is one of those things.]

Do you feel better after having spoken with me? Or seeing me, as the case has been.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[He gave his answer careful thought.]

I have. But then, I always do.

[It was no lie. Zelda's presence was beginning to have an effect on him. And maybe it was because of her kindness.]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[She seems surprised by his response. Then she smiles.]

I didn't know. It... is strange to hear it.

[From him, of all people.]

You know, when you are like this, you seem more genuine and sincere, almost harmless. I know better, of course, but anyone who was not familiar with you could easily be taken in. In that respect, I almost prefer you intimidating.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

There is more to me than intimidation.

[And there are only a privileged few who gets to see it. Zelda is one of those fortunate few. Even if most of the time it is unintentional.]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

I would imagine all people have more to them than what is primarily seen. There is more to me than simply diplomatic duties and my tiara. There is more to you than mere power, strength, and fright. It is still difficult for me to look at you, understand that you are not your ancestor, and forget the terrible times.

Surely you understand.

[Your ancestor holds an eternal grip on the princess, Ganondorf.]