That got a little chuckle out of Zelda. That's right, didn't she describe Link as her shadow when she and Alastor first met? She was so accustomed to Link following her everywhere that his absence was more noticeable than his presence. It was hard to get used to his absence when she first arrived in ancient Hyrule—and in Songerein all those years ago, come to think of it. But what was worse knowing that she had gotten used to being without him now.

Zelda tried to offer a smile to Alastor in return for his pretty little lie, but the expression came out more wistful than she intended. A lovely thought, but wishful thinking nonetheless.

"It would probably be for the best if he stayed awake." She twisted the hilt of the Master Sword in her grip. She wanted to see him, more than anything.... but she also didn't.