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[spiritmaiden]

[ As the bracelet slips onto Zelda's wrist and the color returns to her eyes, the gem bumps against her skin and activates the voice function. ]

--but I looked all ... huh? [ The half spoken sentence dies on her lips as Zelda's conscious mind returns with her color. ] Where am I? This isn't the Heimdall house.

[ A voice speaks up near Zelda, but too far away for the words to be distinguishable. She falls silent for a minute as she listens to the guard's explanation of what befell her. ]

I lost myself? [ Her tone is clearly puzzled. ] But I don't remember anything like that. The last thing I remember was going out to look for my bracelet. [ Another pause. ] Then, I've been lost for almost two weeks?! [ Panic rises sharply in Zelda's voice. ] Oh, Link and Impa must be so worried. I'd better contact them. Thank you very much for your help, sir!

[ She turns on heel and hurries toward home, lifting the bracelet as she walks. It's then that she notices that it's already transmitting. ] Oh, it was on the whole time. [ She clears her throat. ]

Link! Impa! I'm here now!

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ooc; As a reminder, here is Zelda's spoilers permissions post, for those who don't want to receive spoilers from the game, but still want to tag her.

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[ordonian]

Welcome back.

I'm sure they'll be happy to hear that. [Hiiii Zelda that isn't our Zelda!]

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[spiritmaiden]

[ Oh, it's the Link that's so similar to her Link! ]

Ah, thank you! Have you seen them, by chance?

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[ordonian]

I haven't recently, no.

I can help you look, if you would like.

[hero_in_training]

[Zelda! Kind of glad to hear you're okay. Certain people here make him worried about her]

Welcome back! It's good that you're okay. Your Link will be really happy too, I bet.

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[spiritmaiden]

[ Little Link! Zelda is thrilled to hear from you. ]

Thank you! I hope he's doing okay-- sometimes he forgets to wake up when I'm not available and my Loftwing isn't here to do it for me. [ Among numerous other worries she has about her sleepy friend. ]

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[hero_in_training]

You're welcome~ [That makes him laugh] I didn't know he was such a sleepy-head...although I guess I sometimes dozed off when I shouldn't have. Maybe it's a Link thing. [Who knows?] I bet he's fine though.

Video ALSO PLACE HOLDER FOR NOW SINCE I'M GOING TO BED

[weaponwithoutmercy]

[He remains quiet for a moment, simply listening to Zelda speak for a few moment before a low chuckle rises from his throat.]

I knew that you would be here, Spirit Maiden.

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[spiritmaiden]

[ That voice. She recognizes it before she even so much as glances at the video feed. ]

[ Zelda can never mistake it, never forget it, no matter how badly she wants to. It sends a chill right down her back that spreads all the way to her fingertips. This feeling of cold is more intense than the roughest winter storm, more biting than the far northern air when it whips against a Loftwing rider's skin. ]

[ She draws in a breath, shaking visibly, struggling to compose herself against the enemy that seeks to awaken the evil Zelda has striven to defeat for countless centuries. ]

[ After a minute, she finds she can't face the video feed. Not yet. Not here, alone, having awakened from a slumber of sorts, powerless and without allies at her side. The best she can manage is to address Ghirahim with as much confidence as she can muster. ]

[ Unfortunately, her voice still wavers. ]

So, you're here.

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[weaponwithoutmercy]

Did you think you could get away from me that easily?

[Oh, just seeing her reaction and hearing how weak she sounds right now brings nothing but delight to him.]

No matter where you go, Spirit Maiden, know that I won't be very far behind you.

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[briochetime]

[This is unusual enough a post to immediately pique his interest -- nobody's really taken their bracelet off yet to his knowledge, so...]

Milady? May I ask what happened... what you mean by 'losing yourself'?

[He doesn't even know this person, but after his talk with Cloud he kind of feels like this is a question he must needs ask.]

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[spiritmaiden]

[ Zelda doesn't mind answering questions from unfamiliar faces; rather, she quite likes the opportunity to meet more of the people brought to this curious city. ]

It's kind of hard to explain. [ She prefaced with a wave of a hand. ] When I lost my bracelet and went to go look for it, I... stopped being aware of things, I guess you could say. I think it was like sleepwalking. To be honest, I don't remember any of it, but a guard was nice enough to bring my bracelet to me and explain that. [ She offers a bit of a smile. ] As I understand it, the bracelets keep us from being like the gray people.

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[myjunes]

[ Nanako frowns a little to herself as she regards the message - near the middle part - maybe slightly in worry. ]

You got lost for two weeks? How could that happen..?

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[spiritmaiden]

[ Oh no, Zelda didn't mean to worry a young child! She offers a smile and tries to explain the situation more gently. No need to upset the girl. ]

I took off my bracelet and lost it. When I went to go look for it, I sort of fell asleep, but I was walking around like normal. I guess you could think of it like sleepwalking. [ She laughs slightly. ] But that's why it's very important to make sure you wear your bracelet all the time-- even if you're sleeping or taking a bath!

[ Yes, that is the moral of the story. Remember it well, Nanako. ]

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[exposes]

What do you mean you "lost" yourself? Are you okay?

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[spiritmaiden]

Yeah, I'm fine. [ Zelda assures with a nod. ] I accidentally misplaced my bracelet, but when I went out to look for it, I... [ She grapples for a way to explain. ] I don't know. I don't remember anything. The guard said I was being like the gray people. It must have been like sleepwalking.

[percentages]

[The tiniest hint of a smile as Fi inclines her head. She is within her room at Heimdall, in a chair.]

You are safe, Zelda.

[Impa. Link. And her face --this is her Zelda.]

Please inform me of your location.

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[spiritmaiden]

[ Zelda claps her hands together in excitement, face lighting up. ] Fi! You're here!

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[spiritmaiden]

[ And then confusion. ] Wait, if you're here--

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[spiritmaiden]

[ And now the panic. ] The seal... Fi! Is Demise's seal still intact?

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[humsalament]

[SINCE I MISSED HER FIRST TIME AROUND OOPS]

[Midna's eye(s) widened a bit at the sight of the girl. No it wasn't the one she knew, but still...]

[Shaking her head a little.]

If they were looking for you, I'm sure this hint will help quite a bit.

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[spiritmaiden]

[ AND LJ WAS A DUMB TOO. ]

[ Zelda smiles politely, unaware that anything significant may have transpired. ]

I sure hope so! But if they don't answer me, I might have to be louder. This place is awfully big.

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[courageborn]

[ He was worried about you! So, Link is going to start rushing to where you are now. Especially with certain villains running around. ]

Are you okay?

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[spiritmaiden]

Link, there you are! [ Zelda smiles innocently. ] Yes, I'm fine. Sorry I worried you!

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[verifies]

You should keep better track of yourself.

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[spiritmaiden]

I should, huh? [ Zelda laughs, lifting a hand to her face in embarrassment. ] This place is so big though that it's easy to lose things, and I guess losing your bracelet really means losing yourself!