Lucien circled his arms around her as Zelda wept into his chest, shame washing over him.  This had been a close call, too close for comfort.  "I'm so sorry.  I should never have left you like that." he said, stroking a comforting hand through her hair, "It seems not even my village is safe anymore..."<br/><br/>The two Sheikah guards rode up, all smiles and smugness.  "Lucien!  The riders are taken care of.  Didn't stand a chance against real bowmen." one of them said.<br/><br/>Lucien turned to them, just expression just short of livid.  "How did those creatures get so close to the village?!" he exclaimed, "Do you have any idea how close we came to utter disaster?!  Go and search the area for whatever encampment they came from, I want it burnt to the ground!  Don't come back until it's done!"<br/><br/>"S-sir!" The two guards replied in unison, hurriedly turning their mounts and thundering off.<br/><br/>"Come on, my lady, let's get you to a fireplace and some tea to soothe your nerves," Lucien said, helping Zelda to her feet, "Link, come."<br/><br/>"Wait..." Link said, getting to his feet with the Sword that Seals the Darkness held out, offering the hilt, "You're clearly the one who should have this.  It's completely wasted with me..."<br/><br/>Lucien offered him little more than an annoyed glare before turning away towards the canyon entrance to Kakariko.  "Fool.  Save your self-pity and just get to the village." he called back.