voice//closed commentlog for Ganondorf

[scionofwisdom]

[locked to Erol//20% hackable]
I have your 'results'.
[/lock]


[Zelda's currently on her way to meet Ganondorf in the appropriate location. She hasn't dressed for the occasion in anything other than her royal regalia (though she hasn't been donning that as of late - she's more apt to be seen in leggings and a tunic more akin to Link's. It's easier to move in, get around in, and fight in). She thought of this as a diplomatic meeting between two enemies, attempting to discuss peace.

Making her way through the halls, she heads to the meeting point, feeling apprehensive. Things can't possibly end this easily.]

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[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[Ganondorf is so happy to be back in his normal body. As a matter of fact, he spent ten minutes more than usual preening in a mirror. It was nice waking up in his own skin. Very very nice.

Anyway, he's also on his way to the designated meeting place, less apprehensive than Zelda was feeling. As a matter of fact, he is feeling quite smug.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[Once she arrives at the designated spot, she waits calmly - she's a master at disguising her emotion, so the apprehension and frustration she is feeling is hidden away beneath a placed mask of neutrality. The only one ever able to penetrate that has not shown his face for some time.]

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[He arrives a few moments after she does and greets her with a nod.]

Good evening, Princess. Am I allowed to call you Zelda this evening? Or is that privilege still revoked?

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[She inclines her head slightly in acknowledgment - she bows to no one.]

You may continue to refer to me by my title. It is far more appropriate to do so.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

As you wish. Shall we, then?

[Look he'll even be a gentleman and open the door for her.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

I appreciate it. [She slides through the open door, only letting her face slip when she knows he's behind her and can't see.

It's just one dinner. One dinner for the life of a man she doesn't even really know. This is forever the duty of the Princess of Hyrule; protect the people, the kingdom, the innocent. She doesn't mind at all and is quite happy to do it, but sometimes...she gets tired.]

Thank you.

[Locked//Unhackable]

[psychoticracer.livejournal.com]

And? Will he pursue the last "target" on that list of his?

[Locked//Unhackable]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

He gave me his word he will not, in exchange for something on my end.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[He slips in behind her and begins moving toward a table. Playing the gentleman again, he pulls out her chair for her.]

I hope you are doing well this evening.

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

I confess that I have, on occasion, been much worse.

[She's a little surprised at his actions, but she doesn't show it. She can make it through this with little to no difficulty.]

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[He sits down across from her and smiles.]

Well, I will do my best to ensure you enjoy this evening.

[Locked//Unhackable]

[psychoticracer.livejournal.com]

His word, is it. [Erol trusts Ganondorf's word about as much as he cares what Zelda gave him in return.]

We'll see. I won't bother him unless he touches what's mine.

But if he does there will be Hell to pay.

[He's more talking to himself than warning her.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[She doesn't return the smile - he should expect this from her at this point.]

That is very thoughtful of you. Though I must ask - why this sort of exchange...? [It confuses her. She dislikes the feeling.]

[Locked//Unhackable]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

He has not broken it to me before.

You are quite right about that.

[If he betrays Zelda's trust he's a double dead man.]

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

Because everyone else on this ship is insufferable. And terribly dull.

[Which is true. Also, because well, he's Ganondorf. She's Zelda. They're triforce bearers. He's almost drawn to her. Can't help it really. Call it destiny or something.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

And I am the only one who is not. [She sounds disbelieving and wry - she hardly thinks that is his true reasoning. There must be something underlying, something motivating him.

Still - she can hardly look down on the arrangement. A life was spared, and all she has to do is sit through this.]

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

You are among the few. It means I hold you in higher regard than the rest.

[There's that deceptively sweet smile again. He can't help it. He doesn't know how to smile without it looking malicious.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

How very flattering. I suppose I am now supposed to be so very grateful that you do?

[The smile unnerves her - and she presses her palms against the tabletop to give herself something stable to work off of.]

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

I do not expect you to. But I will not deny that it would be nice.

[Isn't he being just the sweetest? I wonder what the sneaky bastard is after?]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

[She studies him, then decides to just be straight. Honesty is usually the best policy.]

What is it that you want, Ganondorf? You cannot possibly be doing this simply for your own pleasure. So, let us please drop the facade, and be forthcoming with one another.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

Why, Princess, you wound me. I do not always have an ulterior motive. [Except that he does.]

I like spending time with you. Is the idea so novel?

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

Of course. [She tries to keep the frustration out of her eyes. She's been trained at keeping a neutral expression since birth, so it isn't hard.]

It is a bit odd, to be quite frank with you. [And unnerving.]

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

Contrary to what is commonly assumed about me, I am not a complete monster. I am capable of conducting myself civilly.

[He doesn't bother trying to smile anymore. But his expression is neutral.]

It is only when others insist on raising my ire that I am forced to become a beast. And if it is how they would prefer I behave, then I will happily oblige them.

[And by others, you know, he means like everyone.]

[scionofwisdom.livejournal.com]

I never said you were a complete monster. You do, however, have your past working against you in regards to me. As far as the others go, your past actions also dictate what they think of you. Can you think of one person aboard this vessel that would be able to genuinely call you a friend?

[Her own expression is equally neutral.]

There is nothing forcing you to be come as such. I have told you before it is your own choice to have such a reaction. It is not how you have to act.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[Friends? With the people on this ship? Gross. And nasty. That is gross-nasty.]

I'd rather not think of anyone on this ship in that regard. Unlike the rest of you, I have little use for "friends" and the like as they are only enemies who have yet to betray you.

[So he shrugs. If he doesn't even consider anyone on board a friend then that means...]

Their opinion matters little to me. [Except you Zelda. He wants you to like him so he can steal your piece of the Triforce!]