Zelda wordlessly shakes her head against his shoulder. No, it was probably for the best that he wasn't. It surely would have hurt him all the worse to roll onto her side and curl herself around the sword as she wept over the awakening she did not want. Normally, the princess does not permit herself this level of selfishness-- especially when she still has so many friends in the dream world that she loves and cherishes. And not only has she been parted from Link before, she knew this day would come eventually, where one of them would leave Songerein and the other behind.
But none of these things lessen the pain of loss.
"You are welcome to remain here as long as you wish." ]
Thank you.. [ Her voice quakes with the threat of tears, but these ones well from a place of relief and gratitude. She knew he wouldn't turn her away, but she needed to hear him say it aloud. Though her eyes are red and watery, she manages a little bit of a smile for Sheik-- a weary, aching thing, but one that reflects her deep gratitude. ] In a few days, I shall be better. I just need some time...
[ Her heart will heal with time, but tonight it is raw and bleeding. Only the company of her dear friend can possibly stem the flow.
Zelda allows her arms to fall so that Sheik can lead her inside his home. She's already prepared to sleep on a blanket on the floor, even though subconsciously she figures Sheik will be just like Link and give up his own bed to her. ]
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Zelda wordlessly shakes her head against his shoulder. No, it was probably for the best that he wasn't. It surely would have hurt him all the worse to roll onto her side and curl herself around the sword as she wept over the awakening she did not want. Normally, the princess does not permit herself this level of selfishness-- especially when she still has so many friends in the dream world that she loves and cherishes. And not only has she been parted from Link before, she knew this day would come eventually, where one of them would leave Songerein and the other behind.
But none of these things lessen the pain of loss.
"You are welcome to remain here as long as you wish." ]
Thank you.. [ Her voice quakes with the threat of tears, but these ones well from a place of relief and gratitude. She knew he wouldn't turn her away, but she needed to hear him say it aloud. Though her eyes are red and watery, she manages a little bit of a smile for Sheik-- a weary, aching thing, but one that reflects her deep gratitude. ] In a few days, I shall be better. I just need some time...
[ Her heart will heal with time, but tonight it is raw and bleeding. Only the company of her dear friend can possibly stem the flow.
Zelda allows her arms to fall so that Sheik can lead her inside his home. She's already prepared to sleep on a blanket on the floor, even though subconsciously she figures Sheik will be just like Link and give up his own bed to her. ]