We are not amused.

[sageprincess]

You and your friends are far too interested in any romantic prospects I might have.

There are many things of much greater importance to focus upon, both in the Tower and in your studies, so I suggest you reevaluate your priorities.

Comments

[metawoof]

my mun suggested lesbians

[sageprincess]

[asdfghjkl;]

Your mundane is one of the friends of which I speak.

[metawoof]

no doubt!
she is always saying weird stuff so you should probably just stop listening to her AND your mun
i know i sure dont!!

[sageprincess]

[Pffft--]

I shall definitely take that suggestion into consideration. It seems like the best way to keep a hold of one's sanity.

[metawoof]

sanity shmanity
I think theyre just gonna try and drive everyone crazy anyway but at least if you ignore them you don't have to listen to their stupid rambling.

[PHILOSOPHY TO LIVE BY.]

[sageprincess]

This is true. At the very least, it relieves a rather constant headache.

[SHE LIKES YOUR PHILOSOPHY.]

[keeps_count]

I'm sure it's better that others care about your potential suitors than to give no thought to it.

[sageprincess]

It is... unnecessary at this point in time. As I said, romance is hardly a priority, given the situation.

[keeps_count]

Maybe not a priority but it adds some stability, some calm to situations outside of your control.

[sageprincess]

[No, stop having decent points, it makes it harder to argue.]

... Or it could provide a distraction. And either way, it is not something one of my station can afford. If I am to find a partner, it is to be for the good of my kingdom, not myself.

[/IN DENIAL FOREVER]

[keeps_count]

Royalty is typically required to wed royalty, or nobles, are they not?

[His mun made him ask it.]

Why can't the good be for both yourself and for your kingdom?

[sageprincess]

Well, yes.

[SIDE-EYING MUN. SIDE-EYING MUN SO HARD. Also watch as she expertly dodges the question.]

Now you are arguing semantics. I simply mean that the needs of my people supersede my own.

[keeps_count]

Of course, I don't mean to downplay the importance of your people. Only that it's better that their queen find her own happiness as well.

[sageprincess]

If my people are happy and at peace, then I am happy.

[Said simply, because truly, there is nothing she wants more than to see her country flourish once more.]

[pervertflea]

Hey, nothin's wrong with a little romance, sweetheart!
It'll give you something to look forward to when the situation's bad, won't it?

[sageprincess]

[... Is a bug giving her romantic advice. Really.]

I have managed thus far without it.

[pervertflea]

[call him a bug again

do it

I dare you]

Sorry, babe, but then you haven't really lived! Trust me; your whole outlook would brighten with a little romance in your life!

[sageprincess]

[Bug.]

Considering the place I have found myself in, I hardly think romance would be a lasting solution to the problems I face.

[pervertflea]

I never said it was a solution, lady! Just a way to brighten things up a bit, y'know?

Trust me, I know all about that danky old tower you've got your pretty little self caught in - I'm headin' that way, myself!

But really - give a little romance more than a once over; I'm sure you'd enjoy yourself!

[Teeny tiny eyebrow waggle. He knows what he's talking about.]

[sageprincess]

[Riiight. If she were one to do so, she'd be rolling her eyes right about now.]

I shall keep your suggestion in consideration.

[By which she means nope, never gonna happen.]

[pervertflea]

That's the spirit!

[Issun bounces up to her eyelevel then, finally; giving her a smile that she... probably can't see.]

Speakin' of which; we should probably get to know each other better if we're goin' to be towermates, right?

The name's Issun!

[sageprincess]

[So long as they get off the topic of her romantic life...]

A pleasure to make your acquaintance, then, Issun, though I fear we may not remember this meeting upon your arrival. I am Zelda, Princess of Hyrule.

[pervertflea]

Oh man - a princess! Pardon me, ma'am, I didn't know!

[If he wasn't hopping to stay eye-to-eye, she'd be getting quite the bow.]

Don't worry; I've been filled in on how this place works.

And y'know, that's quite the magic you've got wafting off of ya, princess! Is that a usual thing for you?
'Cause most humans ain't got that kind of power of their own! Normally it's given to'em, you know?
By the gods!

[sageprincess]

That is all right; I had not expected you to.

[And then there's a bit of a headtilt.]

You are able to sense that? ... Well, yes, a great deal of my magical power comes from the Triforce of Wisdom I hold, which is a holy relic in my country.

[pervertflea]

Of course I can sense that!

[He's not some two-bit, run of the mill Poncle, after all!]

You mean that thing in your hand, right? 'Cause that's some magic coming from there; like a big ol' bundle of it sittin' pretty right there!
But if it's a holy relic, that makes plenty a sense to me!

You must be somethin' special to the gods of your land, if they trusted you with something like that!

[sageprincess]

Ah, yes, that is correct.

[Hey, it's not like she knew! And she's still surprised.]

I... suppose. Though, to be honest, I am not entirely certain as to why they chose me.

[pervertflea]

Hey, lady; never doubt your gods! Even though some of'em can be kinda strong headed, they never make the wrong decision.

You're probably a lot greater than you think you are!

And you're not too bad of a looker, either.

[the_white_rider]

The romantic status of one of my friend has been the determining factor when he took the path to become King.

[sageprincess]

[Goddesses above, not you too.]

With all due respect, we are different people with different paths, are we not?

[the_white_rider]

This is true. But this also means that your destiny in the tower and your 'romantic' life may be linked in ways we cannot see.

[ He's on mission for his elvish friend, okay. ]

[sageprincess]

[Gandalf stop playing matchmaker.]

Given the role you believe destiny has for me, giving preferential treatment towards any one person would be folly, yes? Any followers I might have may think my judgment clouded should I indulge in any romantic pursuits.

[Yep, still unconvinced.]

[the_white_rider]

Or they could believe you are not stable enough emotionally to bond with another individual, which would be regrettable. All great leaders have a companion and are strengthened by their union.

[ That's the Power of Love. ]

[sageprincess]

Did you find me unstable upon our first meeting? I would think not, considering what you proposed.

[dragonspooker]

Bah, it'll just give the bad guys in the tower someone to target that's close to you. And you've already got way too many of those with those green-clad guys.

[sageprincess]

[SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS. Sort of.]

Quite. Thankfully, I am fairly confident in their abilities to defend themselves should such an incident occur.

[dragonspooker]

You've got a lot of sense - you sure you're a princess?

[sageprincess]

I am indeed quite certain. From your reaction I take it that the royalty you have experience with has been less than reasonable?

[dragonspooker]

One was...kind of a kook, to put it lightly, and the other was generally reasonable, just very black-and-white and got too worked up over dispensing justice against evil.

[sageprincess]

Ah, I see. I should hope I leave a better first impression, then. I like to think I have a fairly sensible head upon my shoulders.

[She only gets worked up about dispensing justice against evil when certain Gerudo Kings are around, okay.]

[dragonspooker]

Long as you aren't jumping on top of high points to deliver "REPENT OR FACE THE HAMMER OF JUSTICE" speeches before diving onto the enemy, we'll be good.

[Amelia, you're a good kid but man you're such a weirdo.]

[sageprincess]

[Must. Restrain self. From laughing.]

No, no, I cannot say I have ever done anything akin to that, thankfully.