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[scionofwisdom]

[The communicator clicks on, and there's a short stretch of silence and a sigh before Zelda speaks.]

I would like to ask for the crews assistance in visiting someone in the brig. [She hesitates...uncertain if this is the correct way to go about doing this.] Also, he has requested some bandages; would this be permissible to bring to him as well?

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[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[He would be correct; while she is a bit rattled, she is not weak. Never. Hyrule would never have a weak ruler. Not it she had anything to do with it.]

Yes, I understand. [It does not mean she likes it, and that is clearly written on her usually perfectly composed face.]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[She looks displeased. Sheik wonders if she enjoys his company so much. He doesn't know how that makes him feel. He doesn't even know if he should feel anything from that...]

I apologize for this, for causing you concern. Please don't look that way. You are much more beautiful when you smile.

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[She looks slightly mollified, and gives him the barest hint of a smile.]

Do not apologize. If you believe you were justified in your actions, then you were. [Doesn't make her any less frustrated, but at least she's not angry.]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[He likes that. A lot. If he wasn't behind these bars, Zelda...]

I am glad to hear you say that. I would dislike it very much if your opinion of me suddenly changed.

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[Orly.]

I would be a very fickle woman indeed if I were to let that happen. [He has given her no reason to distrust him yet, and she has little reason to change her opinion of him. It quite possibly would have changed had he attacked Meth without just cause.]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[Yarly, bb.]

This is true. I do not view you as fickle in the least. On the contrary--

[He pauses, and then chortles a little.] You are procrastinating. Go on. Stop subjecting yourself to the draftiness of this musty armory. It's better for you up there.

[He gestures up.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[Iiiiinteresting.]

I am, yes. [She admitted, though she still doesn't make much a move to leave. Give her a moment, she isn't going to get to see him for a bit.]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[It's a secret to everyone! Never mind the bad pun.

He pauses for a moment and then he nods slowly. She can leave when she wants to. He is actually at peace with her as his immediate companion. In fact, he's so content that he's completely forgotten about Meifeng. That's quite an accomplishment.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[...You had to go there, didn't you.

Zelda is not accustomed to feeling like this about or for someone. She's in no hurry to leave, and has no problem (well, not much of one, anyway) staying just a little bit longer, if just to provide him with quiet company.]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[Naturally!

He inclines his head and rests it against the bars thoughtfully, simply staring at her hands. They look so delicate, so frail, not entirely unlike his. But they're as beautiful as she is.

Sheik dislikes keeping her in silence, though. It doesn't seem fair.]

How are things topside?

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[She watches him curiously, and she flexes her fingers around the bars experimentally. Small hands, hers. But not weak.]

It is...as normal as possible, I suppose. For now. Peace is always tentative here, it seems.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

The princess was said peace was a fleeting ideal here. It was a little sad to hear her say that, but she does have a valid point. You both do. It's painful to see it, however.

[He raises his eyes to rest upon hers again.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

It is unfortunate, but something we cannot really change. It would be wise to never let your guard down. [She meets his gaze, and she starts to think that perhaps she is a bit of a hypocrite. She is already beginning to let her guard down around him.

This must be remedied.]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[He nods in agreement.]

Or choose that you do lower your guard with very carefully. You would need to be absolutely certain about who you chose to spend your time with. [Like his princess and Jak. Although... Well, no. He can't really dislike Jak anymore. He supposes they are a good example.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

If one does at all, that is. [She doesn't move her eyes from him, she doesn't seem to be able to this time.]

It seems as though few can be trusted here, and even those that you do trust, perhaps caution should be practiced. [She means herself here, more than anything else.]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

Yes. You are, indeed, right. If one does at all.

[She looks weary, tired, listless because of the ship and its foolish antics. That it can take so much of the light from her causes Sheik to grow at the slightest bit concerned. He worries for her. He worries of her, although he doesn't choose to show it. There's like an invisible line there that they'll both stand at the edge of and not truly cross.]

Caution should always be in suit. I could not disagree with that either. I daresay you are cautious enough for us both. [And that is a compliment, not an insult.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[She feels extremely listless. Being confined isn't anything new but...This is different.]

I find it prudent to not be overly trusting in any situation. [Ever. She learned that at a young age as well.]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[She's not alone. Sheik goes a little stir crazy when he's locked inside his princess for too long. He wonders how he'll manage while he's hiding from Meth and the rest of the crew.]

How wise of you, Zelda.

[He really delights in how her name sounds leaving his tongue. She doesn't even know.]

Those words alone will keep my spirits up as I am in containment.

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

Then I have fulfilled my purpose in coming. [She smiles, her skirts rustling as she shifts.] If I can keep your mind from dwelling on our surroundings even for a moment, then I am content. [She understands how it feels to be in a dark, damp place like this. Loneliness is only one factor.]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[Sheik softens at those words. It's not very conspicuous, but it's certainly there whether she chooses to pry into him for it or not.]

Yet I am sure you will be content when there are not bars that separate us, yes?

[He implies that she would rather there be no distance between them. It's a subtle way of teasing her for any potential fancy she may hold for him.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[She wont pry, not this time. She does notice though, and she shifts to move herself a little closer to the bars.]

Much more so than I am now. [Too late, she realizes she has admitted...something. She is unsure as to what, just yet.]

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[He's surprised by her gesture, but finds it welcoming. It's nice to feel needed, to feel wanted. Jak must feel like that with his princess. For quite some time, Sheik's felt a degree of... envy for that.]

Hm... So I see.

[He likes hearing that. Maybe he won't fade away so much.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[Her cheeks warm despite the cool air.]

Forgive me for being so forward. I enjoy your company. [She rests her forehead against the bars with the smallest of sighs.] I dislike seeing you like this.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[She seems touchable like this. He feels an overwhelming temptation to comfort her. Knowing he can't, however, knowing that it is entirely unlike him, he longs for it mentally only.]

You do not need to... There's nothing to forgive. I do have a fondness for yours as well.

[He mirrors her. Like this, he feels like he can be closer to her than ever without the confines of his cell.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[She has the same feeling and desire to touch him in some way. It is also uncharacteristic of her, so she refrains.]

That is good to know. [Another admittance of sorts. By Nayru the boat will be her downfall.]