Link [BotW] (
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15strangers2020-02-22 11:15 pm
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[It's Link who's in the dining room this time, the wall leading to it perfectly clear so he can be seen. He's sitting with a large plate of sandwiches, though the triangles are perfectly cut with no crust and with no dripping peanut butter or jelly.]
[In contrast to his usual pleasant look, he looks... somber. His shoulders are hunched and his hair is starting to pull out of its neat ponytail. He's breathing slowly, and just gestures towards the sandwiches.]
[In contrast to his usual pleasant look, he looks... somber. His shoulders are hunched and his hair is starting to pull out of its neat ponytail. He's breathing slowly, and just gestures towards the sandwiches.]

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Just being here is a death sentence. So... this is a gamble I'm willing to take.
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Oh yeah. Pretty sure someone mentioned this sword might be yours.
[She pulls out the sword she got from her laser room run.]
I don't need it, so if you want it-- you'd best hold onto it this time.
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wHy wOulD you thiNk I wAnteD thAt?
[His voice is disjointed, shaky, his pitch running up and down and breaking in odd places. He's gasping for air, swallowing hard.]
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...beeeeecause it’s yours? Calm down— I didn’t do anything weird to it.
[.........]
Oh. Right. It’s not like I’m planning to stab you or anything either. I just wanted to give it back, honest.
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[He gets up and goes and grabs some serving towels, wrapping them around the sword so he's not touching it directly.]
Can't know... IT can't know... IT's going to find out...
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[She smiles, letting him take it, even if it’s with some towels.]
I won’t tell if you don’t.
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[He looks down at the sword and takes a few deep breaths.]
D... don't forget who you are. Okay? D... don't.
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[If she has to fight, then— what else can she aim for but total victory? That’s just how she is.]
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[She has seen glimpses of something still there inside of him. So she’s not giving up yet.]
Just make sure you’re ready. We’re gonna finish this.
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If I can't...
[He tightens his grip on the towels. There's something about it that makes him feel strong, that shoves away the red clouds, just for a moment.]
If we stop you from leaving... make it quick.
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[It was their decision-- it's unfair that these guys have to pay for it too. But what is really fair about this situation anyway?]
But that's all the more reason for us to find a way to help. We owe you one. I'll do whatever it takes.
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