[Goddess, but he has missed this. Reverein is a tangle of feelings, for Link -- the standstill of his quest at home matched against his ability to see people like Beat again, like Zelda... He's torn about whether he wants to be here, or at home. But in moments like this...well, he's glad for this world.
They reach the top of the hill, and he surveys his shield again before putting it down in the snow. He may have no straps to put on, but he does take a moment to steady himself, to make sure his feet are positioned just so. It has been quite a while since he's done this, but it still feels good. As for the fistbump, he's not going to leave Beat hanging. But he does use his funky clawed hand for it.]
Three, two, one...
[A dramatic pause, as he makes eye contact with Beat one last time. There is no visible smile on his face, but it's somehow present in his expression as he nods, tipping the shield forward just as he says--] go!
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They reach the top of the hill, and he surveys his shield again before putting it down in the snow. He may have no straps to put on, but he does take a moment to steady himself, to make sure his feet are positioned just so. It has been quite a while since he's done this, but it still feels good. As for the fistbump, he's not going to leave Beat hanging. But he does use his funky clawed hand for it.]
Three, two, one...
[A dramatic pause, as he makes eye contact with Beat one last time. There is no visible smile on his face, but it's somehow present in his expression as he nods, tipping the shield forward just as he says--] go!