David
Link touched down on the ground and began folding his paraglider. He was sure Zelda was already on scene getting as much as she could done to learn the lay of the land. She was tenacious, and Link had just learned to roll with it. More than just his duty, he had come to admire this trait in her and worked to make sure he wasn't a hinderance to her research. With his paraglider away, he took out his Sheikah Slate and began snapping pictures of the ring ruins while he looked for Zelda.
Elizabeth
Zelda had trekked the dueling peaks, at a loss of breath by the time she reached the top. In her own world, it was an easy trek, but in this world, it was ridden with monsters, son of only did she have to exert herself physically, she also had to overexert her magic. When she reached Kakariko, a sigh of relief left her. Despite being in a world seemingly parallel and in the future to her own, Kakariko remained the same. 

Except for those giant ring ruins. With Terrako in her arms now, she made her way to the ruins, sneaking past the guard that had restricted access to it. "I should've spoken with the townsfolk first... No, there's another Link that sounds just like him, they might look similar too, for all I know. I could have gotten mislead." 

A sigh left her as she finally reached the ruins. "Link? I hope if a Links hears it's the right one... Link?"
David
Link's head snapped up at the sound of an all too familiar voice. He put his Slate back on his hip and looked around. He scanned the ruins and then he saw her. His heart pounded in his chest and he worked to maintain a stoic expression. He jogged toward her. His excitement of her safety was overwhelming. 

"Your majesty, it's so good to see you and that you're unharmed."
Elizabeth
Hearing the steps coming towards her, the princess was on guard, though soon released a sigh of relief. "Link, I can say the same to you!" 

Meeting him halfway, she gave him a brief hug. "Also, please just call me Zelda. We've saved each other and our world, there's no need for such formality." She also wished to comment about how their older variants are not only married, but have nicknames for each other, but decided it was best to leave that be. 

"With these ruins... Is there anything that can be transcribed? Do we know when they appeared?"
David
Link froze at the hug. While it was true they had saved each other, Link was pretty sure hugging the princess was against protocol and something King Rhoam would've frowned upon. However, he was *Her* Knight and he was supposed to follow *Her* Orders. And it wasn't like they were in their Hyrule. 

Those were thoughts for another time. He pulled his Sheikah Slate and gave it to Zelda. "I've been taking pictures. I'm not sure what they're for. The locals seem fairly used to them, so I'm assuming they've been here a while. I don't know where we'd find the writings though. I mainly took the pictures for you. You're much better at these things then I am."
Elizabeth
"Don't discredit yourself. You've been picking up on a lot of mine and Purah's studies." She offered him a small smile of encouragement, nodding him a thanks as she now held the Sheikah slate. "Zonai?" She whispered to herself in disbelief. 

"I don't know how to transcribe Zonai writing, but there's no doubt in my mind it's Zonai writing!" She walked around the ruins until she found where the photos were taken, running her hand along it. Terrako was jumping behind her, seemingly trying to get a glimpse of the ruins itself. Despite trying to aid Zelda, it still kept an eye on Link. 

"There's no written history of their language... Much less what took time in their place. Where on earth did these ruins come from? And in a good condition, as well..."
David
"Zonai? The ancient tribe?" 

Link followed a few footsteps behind. He noticed Terrako's usual less than approving behavior of him and did his best not to glare at the guardian. He had no idea why Terrako detested him. He'd done nothing but protect the droid since it had arrived in Hyrule. Again. For another time. He huffed. 

"I've found similar structures up in the sky. There are entire islands up there we could visit to explore more of these ruins."
Elizabeth
"Yes! It is rumored they were the most advanced tribe, more advanced than even the Sheikah! I guess we are seeing proof of that now, seeing how well-preserved this is." She took a close-up of the text, making a mental note to find a way to transcribe it. 

"Sky structures? Islands?" The princess looked up, covering her eyes. "Perhaps they lived in the sky? It is said in history that Hylians lived in the sky following a war, though moved back down to the surface after said war. I wonder if the Zonai tribe predates even that?" 

Picking up Terrako, the droid looked almost smug to the Hero, likely would have stuck its tongue out if it had one.
David
Link held back an incredulous look at the guardian. Though he subtly clenched his fist. One day it would like him if it was the last thing he did. 

"I don't know. I think we could ask some of the others about it, though. They come from the times we have questions about, or so it would seem." 

Link pointed out to one of the Sheikah towers from a nearby ridge. "It seems they've constructed new towers here. You can use them to gain map data, just be prepared to get launched into the sky by them."
Elizabeth
"Times as early as Zonai? We can certainly hope... Though I wonder if the Sheikah have made a breakthrough that we are unaware of." Zelda looked to the towers, and as Link spoke about being launched by them, Terrako jumped down from her arms, bickering at Link for such a preposterous idea. 

"I don't think the little one likes that idea... I'm not even sure if I how I could attain a Sheikah slate of my own to register the towers." She looked down to Terrako. "Perhaps I could have Terrako register the towers in its own database and put it onto a Sheikah slate... Though that may be an experiment for a different day." 

She looked to Link. "How many others have you spoken to that are out of their time?"
David
Link inwardly smirked at Terrako's disdain, proud that he'd upset it, but he worked hard to remain stoic. "Or you're always welcome to try it with me." 

He thought for a moment. "As for the others... Two heroes of legend that I've spoken to. One is more... Um normal than the other? The hero of the wild, who's the hero of this time. There's the hero of wind, and a Minish hero. The hero of time is also here. I'm not entirely sure how many others. And various princesses throughout the ages."
Elizabeth
"Oh? Launched together in the air? I suppose it would be fairly safe with your paraglider..." Now Terrako is seemingly lecturing her for considering it, an anxious look on her face as she tried to appease the bot.

"Hero of the Wild... To think that would have been your title if we hadn't succeeded... If this is his and his wife's world, then they've had two catastrophic events... Bless their souls for being able to get married despite it all." In her satchel, she gingerly touched the parchment. "Were they able to give any heroic advice?"
David
"I haven't spoken to her majesty of this time. Wild says she's been somewhat ill. Wild gave me some details about the demon king, but not where to find him." 

Link shook his head and clenched his fist. He looked down at the ground and thought for a long moment. "I hate not being able to go back and stop him. I don't want anybody else getting hurt."
Elizabeth
The princess reached towards him, though stopped. What right did she have to offer him comfort? It was one thing to give words of encouragement, but to comfort someone is something she isn't... Well-versed with. 

She placed her hand on his shoulder. "Link, there's nothing we can do to alter fate. For there to be so much destruction and grievances... I have no doubt Hylia and the Golden Goddesses have plans beyond what we can comprehend. Prosperity unlike what Hyrule has seen before." She placed her other hand on his other shoulder. "You're here, at this moment, for a purpose. One we have yet to learn, but will in time." She wore a small grin. "If we sit around regretting what we can't change, we will never move forward. You are better than that. You can move forward."
David
Link jumped slightly at the touch, but otherwise allowed himself to remain calm. He looked at her. She was so sure of herself now. She hadn't been before the calamity. It was impressive to him, really. 

"I understand. I'm sorry. As I'm sure you understand, it's hard not to get lost in the things that are your duty. You're right. We must be here for a reason."
Elizabeth
"Of course I understand. You were there for me when it felt like I was suffocating to fulfill my duty as princess and Hylia incarnate. Just as you were there for me, I'm here for you... Regardless of what world we're in." She let go of his shoulders, looking back at the Sheikah Slate. 

"I'm assuming you've been launched into those islands in the sky? If the towers launch that far out." She craned her neck until she found one of the islands. "Maybe they have a clue, a way to transcribe the ruins."
David
"It's not an exercise I love, but there is no stopping your research. And I frankly would rather not have you launching on your own until you've done it a few times. I know you can take care of yourself, but I still feel like it's my job to protect you. And I... Am interested in your research." 

He looked somewhat abashed by the comment he made. He'd never been confident in his research abilities, but watching her do it, he felt like it became much easier to learn about these things. 

"If you'll have me along, I'd be happy to show you some of the islands."
Elizabeth
His abashment came off as odd to her. It felt as though he wanted to say something else, but she didn't press him. Perhaps he's just feeling a bit uncertain of himself? She could understand how he's feeling, but given his phenomenal performance and track record, it's a shame he doesn't think as highly of himself. 

She wore a bright smile. "Of course it's your job. You're appointed to me, after all. I'm afraid you don't have much say whether or not you will or won't come along." A chuckle left her. "I hope you enjoyed your time away from me, because now you're back on duty."
David
Link did his best to hide the small smirk at Zelda's response. He'd missed her surety about things. His mood had finally lifted and he was ready to have at least a little bit of fun. He gave her a mocking bow. 

"Yes, your majesty. Shall I fetch your horse for you? Or would you prefer I fetch the entire royal carriage?"
Elizabeth
"Unfortunately, I don't think either are accessible." From her satchel, she pulled out the Sheikah Slate from their time that was modified from Terrako, the princess summoning the Master Cycle. "Surely you didn't forget this?" 

She helped herself onto the motorized vehicle, Terrako jumping on near the handlebars. "Have you driven this yet? If not, you can drive us to whatever our next destination is."
David
"I don't think I've had the pleasure. How does it work?" 

Link studied the machine— thoroughly enthralled by its design. He had so many questions about how it even worked without something to pull it. 

"When did you discover it?"
Elizabeth
"Imagine you're holding a horse's reigns, now push the reigns forward, and it moves! It takes time to recharge once used for long distances, but it should be able to handle crossing regions... Though, like a horse, it can't scale mountains." She slid back until there was enough space for him to sit closest to the handlebars. 

"Purah and I found it! Using Terrako at the Shrine of Resurrection, we were able to find a hidden room. Somehow, something as grand as this is nothing more than a rune. Isn't it phenomenal what the Sheikah can accomplish?"
David
Link mounted the Master Cycle. He tentatively took the handle bars and revved the engine slightly. The bike jolted slightly, which shocked him, and he made sure to grip the handlebars tightly. 

"Sorry." He muttered. 

With one hand on the brake, he kicked up the kick stand and breathed to calm his nerves. Then he rode. It was shaky, but he hoped it wasn't too inconvenient for his passengers. 

"Are you alright, back there?"
Elizabeth
Wrapping her arms around his abdomen, she shook her head. "No need to apologize. I'm impressed with your balance. When I first got on, I couldn't keep it upright." 

Though her arms were wrapped around him, she kept her distance from him. "Yeah, I'm alright. If you need me to take over the controls don't be afraid to ask." She looked around their surroundings, keeping her guard up for monsters so he could focus on driving. 

"Though, where are we going? I'm assuming to one of the towers?"
David
"The West Necluda Tower isn't too far from here. And with this thing, we can make the trip in no time!" 

One thing Link knew for certain was that he loved this bike. Sure, he wasn't the best at it *Yet* But he had found his new preferred way of transportation. He hoped Zelda was having as much fun as he was. He didn't understand why these weren't being developed all over Hyrule now.
Elizabeth
As he grew comfortable with the motorized vehicle, she held on tighter to him, sliding closer to him in turn. She could see how much he is enjoying the Master Cycle... Perhaps she can find a way to transfer or share it between their two slates?

"If you'd like, I can ask Purah if we can somehow duplicate this? That way you can ride it without me being present— not that I plan to separate from you in a foreign world, of course." She looked to Terrako. "I'm grateful Terrako somehow managed to find me here... But more so that we came across each other"
David
"It is fortunate indeed," He said with a small smile, which he did his best to conceal. "And I'd be happy if you did manage to get it replicated. This has got to be the best transportation that exists!" 

He slowed as they came closer to the tower and then stopped altogether. He dismounted the bike and offered her his hand. 

"This is the tower, Zelda." He did his best to adhere to her wishes, but he wasn't sure he was entirely comfortable yet with the lack of formality. 

"A more modern take on our own."
Elizabeth
She wasn't sure how she felt about the informality, though it certainly felt better than "Your Majesty". Perhaps Princess Zelda would be the comfortable middle ground? She couldn't help but wonder how the Link and Zelda of this world and era grew so close... Much less to the point of marriage. 

She took his hand, swiftly dismounting the bike. Upon seeing their hands, Terrako began jumping and fussing about them. With a chuckle, Zelda picked up the demanding droid once more. 

Then she looked to the towers. "Magnificent! It doesn't grant the breathtaking view like ours... But it could easily be camped out in." She examined the tower entrance, pleasantly surprised to find there wasn't a security system, unlike their own. "I wonder if the Purah of this world created these... If so, maybe we can expect the same from our own in the future." Opening the doors with her free hand, she turned to Link. "Care to demonstrate the mechanics? Or should we use an object of sorts?"
David
Ignoring Terrako, Link strode up next to the platform. He pulled his Sheikah Slate and activated the rune. 

"Once I scan the floor stone we'll be launched. It's going to feel like nothing you have ever experienced before. And once you're in the air, you'll want to spread your self out. Your paraglider will catch you and you pull it, but you'll feel strained if you're not careful." 

He stood on the stone platform and braced himself. 

"Oh, and Terrako will need to hold on."
Elizabeth
Looking about her current inventory, the princess sighed. "I'm afraid I don't have my paraglider, Link. I'll have to watch from afar." When the princess was teleported to this world, she was in the middle of reading research notes from Purah. Thankfully she had her Sheikah Slate on hand... But aside from that, she has nothing with her. 

"Though... How many times have you done this? I'm worried that something will happen." She was worried primarily due to the fact they don't have Mipha. If he gets injured in this world... Who knows where they can find a medic. The best Zelda can do is haphazard bandaging, just enough to stop bleeding. 

But falling from Hylia knows what height? Not much she can do for that.
David
Link looked sheepishly at the ground. 

"Oh. My bad. You are welcome to join me, or use mine if you'd like. It should hold both of us, and it can definitely just hold you. It's completely, your choice, Princess." 

Link took his paraglider from his pouch and offered it to her.
Elizabeth
Would the paraglider hold them both? Is it long enough for them both? Looking at it, it seemed long enough... But their combined weight? 

*Though, it wouldn't be so bad being physically close with Link, would it*?

"We will have to trust it can hold us both. I don't wish to be alone for any longer than I have to be in this world." She took his offering, opening the paraglider. "Though..., if we are both launched, how will we both grab ahold of it?"
David
He pondered the question. It was something he hadn't thought about. One idea burned in his brain quickly and caused him to clam up. 

"I... Good question. I hadn't really thought about that." 

By everything holy he hoped his face was not as red as it felt. 

"We both hold on to one side..?"
Elizabeth
What could be causing the redness of his face? Was he embarrassed that he hadn't thought about a plan before suggesting it? Knowing him, that's likely it... After all, it is usually the princess and Impa plotting and planning. 

Yes, that's all it is. 

One side? Wouldn't that make it hard to glide with the uneven weight distribution? And... Wouldn't that them right against each other? 

Pressed against each other? Her face flushed. 

"We could... Though one of us should likely move to the other side once we're in the air... To not break the glider."
David
Link noticed the redness in her face. And he gulped. And he felt his own face burn hotter. 

'Goddesses three, strike me down here,' he thought. 

No. She probably hadn't realized it. She was likely thinking of something else. She didn't know he had feelings for her. She couldn't. 

"Yes... I think that would be a good idea, Princess."
Elizabeth
Perhaps in an act of rebellion upon their awkward exchange, Terrako helped itself on to the pedestal that activated the launching mechanism. For it to wait so long was likely due to wanting to see the shy islands, experience something new, but after their conversation, it seemed to want the opposite. 

Though Terrako was unsuccessful, being familiar with the programming of ancient Sheikah tech, not Purah's programming. Grabbing the droid, seemingly unaware of what it was doing—or acting oblivious—Zelda stood on the launching pad. 

"Let us go, then. It won't be long before nightfall, and I can imagine the sky islands will be cold."
David
Shaken from his thoughts, Link nodded. He followed her to the pad and with his Sheikah Slate, he activated the tower. He hurried to stand beside her. 

"Bend your knees."
Elizabeth
With Zelda adjusting Terrako to rest on her shoulder, Zelda bent her knees, offering Link to also hold on to the glider. 

Not usually at a loss for words, she remained quiet. Why did that interaction make her face warm? Why was she thinking about it so much anyway? 

She sheepishly looked his way. "Anything... Else I need to do... To prepare?"
David
Link thought for a moment. He finally shook his head. 

"Physically, no. But mentally, you'll wanna prepare for the feeling of falling uncontrollably."
Elizabeth
"... Even with a glider? How concerning." She once more gestured for him to come on to the platform. Unlike Impa, Zelda didn't have the confidence to—quite literally—drag people along. "Are there monsters on the sky islands?"
David
Link rushed to her side and grabbed his side of the paraglider. 

"No. I find broken machines sometimes though. Not entirely sure how they work. I've never seen monsters up there except for the Aerocuda. And they're not all that threatening." 

He bent his knees and braced for the platform to propel them. 

"Hold on tight, Majesty."
Elizabeth
"Machines... I wonder what this world's Purah can do with them!" She seems far more excited about the sky islands, as though being in the sky wasn't exciting enough. 

Zelda copied his stance, ensuring Terrako was properly holding on to the paraglided, the droid next to Zelda, with the princess ready to grab it if needed be. "I am ready when you are, Link!"
David
Link nodded. He breathed and tried to calm his excited heart. 

The platform blasted up towards the sky. As he was launched into the sky a small smile formed on his face. Despite the fear of it all, Link enjoyed the adrenaline rush. He looked to Zelda to make sure she was okay.
Elizabeth
She looks **Petrified**. It was one thing to glide from the Sheikah Towers, though from the height they are currently at—it is a death wish! Looking down was her biggest mistake, the princess finding herself moving closer to Link, the exact opposite of what she had suggested: to keep their weight evenly distributed. 

"L-Link... H-how long... U-until w-we reach the islands?" Looking over to him, she saw the small smile, and her anxieties eased just a smidge. It can't be so bad if he's enjoying himself... Right?
David
Being in the air this high and the adrenaline pumping, he felt much more bold. He moved his weight more towards Zelda to steady them. 

"I'm sorry, Princess. The first time is a lot." He offered her a comforting smile. "We're coming up on one of the islands soon— then you'll see how amazing it really is up here."
Elizabeth
"No, you have no need to apologize... I've never been this elevated before, and I think it's causing a sort of fear of heights." That, or it was due to the islands being unknown. Either way, she almost wanted to hurl. 

That is, until he smiled. More than a grin—a smile. Something really only seen when he cooks. Though her heart was still beating out of her chest, it slowed just enough to calm her. "Yeah... Maybe we can find some firewood, too. Make it a longer trip, perhaps." 

What was she saying? Her face flushed. That damn smile of his is infectious.
David
"I think... I'd like that." He said quietly as he stared off toward the nearing sky island. 
"I'd be okay with adventuring a bit without responsibilities. And you'd be fun to adventure with." 

He hadn't realized what he was saying. And then it set in. And his face burned. And he shut his mouth. 

"I'm sorry Princess. That was very presumptuous of me. Forgive me for speaking out of turn." 

If he weren't in the air directing them towards their destination, he'd find his hood and hide his face. He couldn't believe that he'd said what he did. He didn't want to know how she was going to react to what he had just admitted.
Elizabeth
Adventuring without responsibilities...? Is such a thing possible? Perhaps it is in this world, where they aren't the royalty... Well, they are—no, she is—but not of this world. 

Both of them as royalty... Perhaps it wasn't the best idea to speak to the married, and expecting, Zelda and Link. 

"You're not speaking out of turn at all, Link... I would enjoy adventuring about with you." She finally looked away from him, acting as though she was paying attention to where they were going. "Aside from Impa... You're my closest confidant. I... Enjoy it when you speak your mind."
David
Relief. A strange relief. Not only had she not been offended, but she'd also encouraged him to speak up more. It was odd to him. It was against everything he'd been taught. But... She was the princess. And being as she was the only member of the Royal family from his timeline in this world, he eventually decided that he was beholden to her word instead of the rules of his world. 

"Well then, if I may, perhaps we *Should* Adventure. We don't have an opportunity to go to other worlds often and it would be a shame if we didn't learn about the people here." 

He was spurred on by never having done this before. He felt so *Free*. He'd never been able to make his own choices before. He almost didn't know how. But who would tell him not to here? 

"It might even be... Fun." He said quietly with a smile. He stated at the horizon hopefully.
Elizabeth
Her smile returned to her face. "Not only do we not have this opportunity often, but we may never get it again." This was nice, getting a glimpse beyond Link's stoicism. If Flower's Link was like this... It is no wonder that...

No. She can't afford those thoughts. 

"I'm sure it will be! So long as you don't fall off the island." She teased, seemingly moving closer to him... Until Terrako occupied the space between them, communicating in some code, almost as though the droid was scolding them both.
David
Annoyed by the droid ruining his moment of confidence, he shifted again and they came slowly down onto the nearest sky island. Link took the paraglider and began folding it. He watched to make sure Zelda was okay back on solid ground. 

"I'll do my best not to fall off, your majesty. Perhaps you should make sure Terrako doesn't do the same," He teased. 

He basked in the warmth of the sun with a calm smile and then gestured to the orange and yellow plant world around them. He plucked a sundelion and held it out towards her. 

"It's amazing isn't it? Does it remind you of anything?"
Elizabeth
With her feet no longer dangling, Zelda sighed a breath of relief. "It's no wonder you're the one who is blessed with Courage..." She looked over to Terrako. "Perhaps, it would be rather tiresome to repair it once more." 

The droid grew louder, scolding the princess—a rare occasion! It scampered off, Zelda assuming it to be assessing the terrain. 

Her eyes gleamed. "Yes! A silent princess, if I'm correct!" She took the flower from him, a faint hue on her cheeks. "Astonishing... To think life persists even in the sky..." She looked to Link, stopping herself before going on a tangent. "Have you experimented them yet? For meals or elixirs?"
David
Link shook his head, "I hadn't thought to experiment with it. It just reminded me of silent princesses which remind me of you—" He coughed quickly to cut off the last word. "Your research, Princess. 

He straightened. Confidence aside, that was a close call for him. He'd become very relaxed with her after having so much fun. While he didn't want to clam up and ruin the fun, he also wasn't keen on revealing his feelings yet. Or ever. 

"My apologies, Princess Zelda. Maybe we should try using it in food. I'm eager to see what kinds of benefits we might receive."
Elizabeth
She had smelled the flower, though his cough caught her attention. Careful of the stem, she tucked the flower behind her ear. , poking out through her parted bangs held together by a clip. She didn't want to ruin it by putting it in her satchel, and by all means didn't wish to discard it, so she improvised. 

She wore a slight frown. Princess Zelda again? She understood it's difficult for him to breach that line of professionalism... But something was bothering him. That much was evident. "Perhaps we will use the other flowers... I'm quite keen on the one you've plucked for me." 

She glanced around. Good, Terrako isn't present. "It doesn't just remind you of my research, does it, Link?" She moved ever so slightly closer to him, as though he were a hare ready to run off if she moved too quickly. "What was it you were going to originally say?"
David
He felt his face warm when she put it in her hair. He found it cute. That didn't help his face growing even redder though. 

And then the dreaded question came. He had hoped she wouldn't have noticed. He kicked himself mentally. She was smart, and he knew that, and he had overestimated his own ability to keep it to himself. The crack in his stoic facade had been his great undoing. 

Could he lie and get out of it? Possibly. It would hurt her and he didn't like lying. He could brush it off. And if he knew anything about her, and he was pretty sure he did, she would press and press until he got it off his chest. So that option wasn't too appealing either. 

The worst case scenario he knew, was that this would make things awkward between them if she didn't feel the same way. But he knew he could continue on if she did reject him. He'd be okay. Mipha had been brave enough to tell him her feelings. He hadn't thought anything less of her. He had admired her courage. He should take a leaf from Mipha's book, he thought. Worst case, Zelda only saw him as a friend, and he could live with that. 

He let out a long sigh. "No. You're right. I, um, have always admired your tenacity and determination. It's been truly impressive. The silent flower reminds me of you. It reminds me of how well you carry yourself and your responsibilities even when everything was stacked against you. You've become someone I care for very deeply, and I..." 

He trailed off. He was unsure of what he could say to her. He was leaving all familiar territory and protocol. 

"I'm glad to be by your side. There's no one else I'd rather serve or be with. Your smile makes me happy, which is something I don't often feel. You're someone I feel I can actually be me around, and not 'Link, the Champion,' or 'The Hero.' I can just be Link."
Elizabeth
He is almost like clockwork. He is tactical, if not anxious. With everything he does he weighs his options, what the best course of action would be. Though she has grown comfortable with him and didn't much have to think too long before she spoke, perhaps it's not the same for him? Even though they've both agreed to enjoy themselves in this world...

Though, thinking of his 'clockwork', she noted the redness of his face... How cute. Cute? No, Zelda! Now is not the time! 

When would the time come? If ever?

Ah... He thinks so highly of her. It's flustering to hear how high of regards he holds her in. Someone he cares for deeply? That could mean a number of things, and implicate numerous more, but her heart still raced, her face becoming a tint of red similar to his own. 

"Link... I'm delighted I can be that person for you..." She swallowed hard, moving closer to him once more. Though this time, she wasn't sure who would be the one to run off. "You are the same person for me. Though you call me Princess Zelda, it feels more personal than when Impa, Revali, or anyone else says it. It's... Endearing, though in a way that's different from how it's endearing when Lady Urbosa calls me Little Bird. Link..."

She stopped just shy of him. "I... Respect and admire you greatly. Your boundless courage and strength is something only you can possess, even if you weren't 'The Hero'. I feel... It's uniquely you. Your tentativeness as well as your kindness and sympathy is that of no other. In our world, or another, your company I enjoy the most."

She bashfully looked at him. "Link... When you say there's no one else you'd like to be with... How am I to interpret that?"
David
Link pondered his words carefully. Truthfully, everything was a battle for him. Anything he was remotely uncomfortable with he approached with the carefulness of a soldier not wanting to be killed. 

"Um... As it probably sounds, Princess. I'm not sure how to say it without a cliché. I like you. There are so many things I admire about you as a person that I'm afraid to put into words. You make me happy. I want to be the one you share your life with, and I will do whatever I can to support you." 

He knew his face was red as a tomato. This had not at all how he thought the day would go. He wasn't sure what to do with himself now. He could feel his heart pounding erratically in his chest, and truly, it reminded him of being in combat. 

"But if that isn't what you want, I will continue to be your knight and I will never bring this up again. The decision is yours, Princess."
Elizabeth
The princess listened intently to his confession, her face a red similar o his, reaching the tips of her ears. How long has it been now since these feelings surfaced? Was it before their initial encounter with Astor? After? 

It didn't take long for her to make her decision. How could she not want this? She reached for him, though hesitated. Could they really do this? Their era is in one of peace... But this world isn't theirs. Pushing past her hesitation however, both of her hands now held his. 

"No... I would like for you to be more than my knight, Link. More than my closest confidant. I want us to be something romantic." He could likely feel the pulse in her hands, her palms clammy and sweaty. It was unladylike, but that is the least of her worries. 

A bashful chuckle. "I really don't know where to go from here though... I didn't even think we would arrive 'here'." She intertwined her fingers with his. "Though, I'm beyond joyous that we've reach this point. It truly feels like a weight has been lifted."
David
"I'm not sure either, Princess. To be honest, I never expected us to be 'here' either." 

He was smiling bashfully and like an idiot. He was happy, and he couldn't remember the last time he was genuinely happy. His chest felt like and he felt like he could do anything in that moment. It was weird. 

"Given that neither of us seem to have experience, maybe we should just focus on spending time together as um... Partners. Instead of as princess and knight."
Elizabeth
She chuckled. "I think you know how little experience I have... After all, there's hardly a minute of my day that's not spent with you." She let go of one of his hands, though kept their fingers interlocked with their other hands. 

"Perhaps we can start with you trying to teach me how to cook again? I know it didn't go so well last time... But I'm sure I can make something edible this time!" She looked down to the flowers around them. "Bright and vibrant as the sun... I wonder if they've been named yet." She looked to Link, already have forgotten she was still holding his hand. It feels natural. "I'm guessing we will work with ingredients we do know?"
David
Link nodded. "I have some materials we can try. We'll keep it basic." 

He looked at the flower in her hair. It was cute. His face reddened at the thought. Gah this was hard! And he had no clue how to act in the situation. He was happy, but boy did he feel awkward. 

"Maybe we can ask Wild and Flower. I imagine they'd know a lot about them." 

He led her by the hand towards one of the orange leaved trees. "We will need to find a pot to cook in. Maybe that broken building over there has one. Can you gather some dry twigs and leaves?"
Elizabeth
"Basic is perfect. It gives me a less-likelihood of making dubious food once again." Seeing his reddened face gave her the reminder that she is still holding his hand. There's been a few times where he's held her hand, but... It was usually due to their need to run from whatever danger presented itself. It is a welcomed change, though did it perhaps bother him? Made him nervous, perhaps? As cute as he looked flushed, she couldn't help but wonder what was going through his mind. 

"Wild and Flower? You don't think... It will be awkward for them? Or... Us? Parallel, though no longer parallel, and older us?" Were they always destined to end up as romantic partners? They are following Wild and Flower's footsteps... She couldn't help but wonder if they hadn't met their counterparts. 

Her worries of their handholding were soon dissolved, Zelda happily walking alongside Link hand-in-hand. "If it doesn't, we can always venture down to the surface and come up again once more." She nodded at his request. "Sure, I'll find Terrako while I'm gathering, too." Slipping her hand out of his, it felt like a breeze brushed along her gloved hand, already missing the warmth of his own. What an odd feeling... 

She cleared her throat. "I'll meet you in the broken building within a few minutes at least, regardless of what I find." Offering him a grin, she began wandering—and simultaneously exploring—the island for the twigs and leaves.
David
Link searched the ruins and gasped happily when he found what he was looking for. A pot! Thank the goddesses! He couldn't believe his luck. 

"Zelda I found one!" He called out, completely forgetting any semblance of formality in his excitement. "And it looks clean too!" 

He set to work pulling out items from his pouch. He pulled several Hylian Shrooms and assorted pieces of fruit. He finally pulled a few strips of meat out and began rubbing rock salt into them.
Elizabeth
Though she's found an over abundance of dried twigs and leaves, she couldn't find her droid. Surely Terrako is too intelligent to walk off the sky island? She is near the other side of the island from where she, Link and the droid landed, Link's call an echo. 

*Clang!*
Perhaps Terrako ran into something?

When Zelda reached to where she heard the noise, Terrako is found sparring with... A flying droid? While still going unnoticed, the princess used the Sheikah slate to capture a photo of the creature. The clicking of the Sheikah slate caught its attention, now moving towards the princess. 

Before it had seemed confused by Terrako, even as Terrako swat at it, but now its eye has a red tint. Even as the unknown droid neared her... Zelda didn't want to damage it. It doesn't seem to have lasers unlike Guardians, so if she runs fast enough she could avoid battle. 

That's what she chose to do. Swiftly picking up Terrako, she used her other hand to keep a shield up... In case if the droid has any surprise attacks. Terrako was seemingly charging an attack of its own, but the princess commanded it to stop. 

After a minute or so of running, the droid lost track of them, the princess catching her breath as she neared the building. She has been gone for more than just 'a few minutes'. 

Only once she caught her breath did she go inside the building. "Link, I found a lot of resources! I guess these islands don't experience much rain."
David
Link looked towards her eagerly, proudly displaying his new cooking pan. His face morphed with concern when he saw her. 

"Are you alright? Your face is all red." 

He motioned for her to sit next to him by patting the ground. He slid a cutting broad and small knife, both from his pouch, towards her. 

"Look! It's perfect! I can't believe someone left a perfectly good pan here!"
Elizabeth
She felt awful. The quickness of his changing expression was heart-wrenching. However, nothing bad had happened to her, and she has made a potential discovery. 

"I'm fine! Ecstatic, actually." Zelda sat beside him, grinning. "You're favored by Hylia, I guess that favoritism includes having a handy pot." Chuckling at his enthusiasm, she nodded. 

"Perhaps we could find a way to camp on this island. There's a droid Terrako and I saw—having to run from it made my face red." Settling Terrako in her lap ensured her droid wouldn't run off again. "It didn't harm Terrako, was likely confused as to why Terrako *Wasn't* Floating or why a droid is so small." 

Terrako went off. Beeps and what sounded like Morse-code left it as he pointed at Zelda. The princess put her hands up in defense. "I take it back, your battle form is not small."
David
Link breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. He picked up the knife and began cutting the meat into strips. When he was finished, he diced the rest of the fruit and mushrooms. He listened, content. She was a great storyteller, and he simply enjoyed listening. 

"Well sounds like the other droid got more than he bargained for. Were there more?" 

He pulled small wooden skewers from his pouch and began skewering pieces of meat, fruit, and Hylian shroom in a patter. 

"Will you help me with these?" 

He considered her suggestion for a moment. "I think I could make a shelter out of materials here after dinner."