Mary
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*Urbosa approaches the gates of Gerudo town, staring at Dorrah and Merina. There were guards standing in their same spots back in her day, but a century between then and now meant a good few generations of changes. Behind her, she heard the two murmuring about her sword and shield, but focused more on the business she was here for. She crossed through the threshold and found herself even more surprised. Town looked exactly as it had when she'd left, and at the same time it looked completely different. She found herself filled with a sense of jamais vu. She was home, and yet she was the farthest away from it she'd ever been, leaving her with the gnawing pain of hiraeth. Shaking her racing thoughts from her head, she walked forwards to the Chief's building, her heels clacking up the stairs as she held her head up high. She had heard a fair amount about this great Chief Riju, she'd been chief for six years, and in that time she had helped their people through not one but two crises/ having managed to calm Vah Naboris, finishing what was supposed to be Urbosa's burden to bear- helping Link vanquish thunderblight so that he could handle Calamity Ganon- and then later awakening as a great sage of Lightning, quelling a raging sandstorm that threatened to bury them all and slaying a vicious monster and awakening not only mastery over lightning but an ability to summon a phantom clone of herself to be able to both watch over her people and simultaneously aid Link in defeating... Ganon again? Ganondorf? Were they the same? Either way, she certainly sounded like quite the accomplished woman- perhaps they'd discuss things over drinks at the noble canteen. As she stepped into the room, it was not a woman she saw sitting on the throne- rather, a girl.*

"Savaaq." *She greeted with a casual bow.* "I am Makeela Urbosa, daughter of Makeela Nivaru. I've come to speak with Chief Riju in regards to the blood moon. I take it you're her-"

*Urbosa paused before she could finish that sentence with 'Vehvi'- daughter- There was a distinct aura about the girl, and as Urbosa assessed her gaze, she found her eyes devoid of the usual carefree mirth expected of a child her age. A hint of pain flashed across Urbosa's face as she realized this kid WAS Lady Riju. To be chief at so young- she had to be around Avina's age. Urbosa now felt guilty about her daughter, who had presumably also become chief at 16 after the calamity- but WAIT- she thought back to her earlier note about Riju's reign, she'd been chief for 6 years, meaning since she was a small child. Robbed of a mother and a childhood before she even knew basic algebra, given the weight of the entire world to bear. At Riju's age, Urbosa's biggest worry was what pair of earrings to wear that day, and this child was here expected to care for a whole town? It was now that Urbosa's expression faltered for a moment, heartbreak written in the way her brows furrowed- until she shook her head once again before finally speaking.*

"-I take it you're her." *She repeated her last sentence with a full stop, rather than the awkward pause that betrayed its predecessor's incompletion, bowing again with more formality.*
Chris
Riju was... Not sure what to expect. She knew the legends of Lady Urbosa. The Chief among Gerudo chiefs, who led her people through the preparations for the Calamity. A warrior of the desert, who danced across the battlefield with her Scimitar of the Seven and Daybreaker, blade encompassed with lightning. She'd listened to stories from Zelda of her childhood and the mother figure she found in Urbosa. But as far as truly *Knowing* What was in store today... Riju hadn't a clue. Stories were one thing, but experiences were another.

But she knew when she saw her. The authority practically radiated from her like the glint of the sunlight off her armor. As she entered, Riju straightened in her throne, knowing she was in the presence of an elder — someone who commanded respect. Riju smiled after Urbosa introduced herself.

"Lady Urbosa," She began, uncrossing her legs and standing to approach the other chief, "It is an honor to meet you. I have heard so much about you from Zelda and our people's legends." A few feet away, she took a standing bow with one hand over her heart, and heard Buliara and the other guards who were present drop to one knee with a unison *Clank* Of armor. When Riju rose, so did the guards and she turned to face them.

"The Seven have blessed us with a powerful ally in our former chief. Please prepare the third guest room and the kitchens. Tonight's dinner is in Lady Urbosa's honor."

With a salute, everyone but Buliara left the room, leaving Riju and Urbosa in somewhat awkward silence. Riju let out a breath, and returned to the throne, sitting down slowly. She knew it was hers, but... It felt strange to sit in the presence of her predecessor. She turned to her retainer. "Buliara, please fetch a seat for Lady Urbosa." As Buliara exited, they were truly alone.

"Lady Urbosa, I can't thank you enough," Riju started. "The town itself suffered little damage thanks to our efforts, but we did lose a few soldiers. Morale will rise when your presence is officially announced."
Mary
"Thank you, Buliara." *Urbosa nodded gratefully as she made a mental note of the name. Buliara carried herself with a distinct aura of competence, and she could tell from the protective way she looked at Riju that she would likely be a major player in this war against... Who was the enemy? Right, that would be a good first question to ask...*

"Thank you for such a warm welcome. Of course, it goes without saying that I wish our meeting was under less dire circumstances, however. Just as it was a century ago, my duty is to protect our people- to protect *Hyrule.* It truly is a tragedy that such fine vai were lost, but it is thanks to their sacrifice that the cost was not higher- and thanks to your work as well. I am admittedly a bit out of the loop as to the ongoing war, so it may be for the better if we discuss what intel we have so far..."
Chris
Riju nodded. "Indeed. We could not have done it without their sacrifice, and the efforts of Thunder King, Hilda, and the vai who remained standing when it was over."

It was then that Buliara returned with one of the ornate chairs used by guests at meals in the palace. She set it down behind Urbosa and gave a respectful bow. "Sarqso, Buliara," Riju said with a smile. "You may stay." With a nod, her retainer resumed her post at Riju's side, her claymore hitting the ground with a soft *Thump.* Riju turned back to Urbosa.

"Please have a seat. We may be a while. Admittedly we know very little. We know there is a blood mage, who owns a strange mask. And we know that he is incredibly powerful. We also know that *Something* Has caused the blood moon to return, worse than ever before. And that a mass of Gloom traveled across the desert and disappeared. Search teams have found nothing."