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[sageprincess]

From: Metis
Date: October 29

[It is after a great deal of trial and error that a video feed pops up on the network. Zelda's grasp on modern technology is still limited at best, but this is apparently important enough to try.]

Excuse me, but would anyone happen to know what this is for?

["This" being a very summer-y hawaiian shirt currently laid out upon what appears to be her dining room table. And there will be no reprieve from it's tourist-y glow for anyone wanting it; the Princess of Hyrule does not know you can flip the camera around on a phone, so the feed is sticking right where it is on the garment as she speaks.]

It was at my temple steps this morning, but without any notes outside of being addressed to me. I am... not certain what to make of it, honestly.

[To say the least.]

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[mylanceisbiggerthanyours]

[Nephenee can't help chiming in. It's such an interesting fabric!]

What a odd shirt...those flowers are right pretty, though. Ah wonder what they are.

[She seems to think for a moment.]

Ah think it'd make a good pillow with that fabric.

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[sageprincess]

[There's a contemplative hum in the background as Zelda considers this.]

Hmm, yes, I could see that. Certainly it would get more use that way. [She... doesn't think she'll be wearing this.] Unfortunately my sewing skills are limited to stitching up holes in clothes and such, and I am not very good at that, either, so.

[It would unravel in a day.]

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[heptagram]

It exists for the express purpose of being unfashionable, I guess.

[Those colors, good lord.]

I mean, there's a longer story than that, but... that's a little hard on the eyes...

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[sageprincess]

It is... quite bright, is it not.

[Rhetorical question, of course.]

I will be the first to admit I am not very familiar with the fashion trends of this world, but I suppose there will always be those who favor the bold and garish regardless. ... I have not yet seen very many wearing this particular style on the Near Shore, though.

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[unlucky7]

I also found a package addressed to me with a shirt in it!

Your shirt is much nicer.

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[sageprincess]

[Oh no, text. Zelda isn't entirely certain how to switch between modes on the network yet, so she sounds a little uncertain and preoccupied when she responds.]

Ah... I see.

[She also sounds like she kinda wants to say I'm sorry, because damn. Her shirt is nicer?]

I do not suppose you have any idea as to why we received these garments either, then?

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[revolutionfalcon]

I got one too, though it's even stupider than that one.

[The only reason it's so far escaped just being set on fire is that Shun is loath to waste resources, even if they're incredibly stupid ones, so he's left it alone on the off chance someone else in the temple wants to claim it before he sets it on fire.]

If you know anyone who has bad taste and can't take a hint, it's probably them.

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[sageprincess]

It seems quite a few of us have received these... gifts.

[Hrrgh, the buttons on her phone are so tiny, and figuring out how texting works is hard. Please enjoy the view of The Shirt as she futzes around with her phone.]

Though I have several acquaintances those descriptors could apply to, so it only narrows things down a little.

[Zelda needs better friends.]

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[smilingbullet]

It's clothes! So it'd be for wearing! [ Though she can probably figure that bit out.. ] I have several similar shirts myself, they're great!

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[sageprincess]

... Ah, of course.

[Sliiiightly judging your fashion taste but she will stay in her lane there.]

I suppose the question I am truly asking is what prompted someone to anonymously give one of these shirts to me.

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[priforprince]

[ Hibiki almost doesn't hit the "reply" button. She's too busy shielding her eyes from the glow. Such...harsh radiance....!

But if her plan with Caster is to succeed, she must confirm the Princess is attending her party. She has a deep and profound reason to initiate this conversation. And thus she screws up her courage (and her face) and starts the call. ]

You don't need to know the history of such items, Princess Zelda.

[ She is squinting even more than usual. Hibiki is doing a Hibiki impression. ]

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[sageprincess]

[LOOK UPON HER WORKS, YE MIGHTY, AND DESPAIR that she hasn't figured out how to flip the camera around on her phone. The Shirt stares back.]

Would it not be pertinent to know who sent me this garment, though?

[In case there are like, Ulterior Motives or something. Who knows.]

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[onehandsomeslickninja]

I -- I feel obligated to say I have nothing to do with this.

And I'm not here to dictate your fashion choices or tell you what to do, but, uh, please don't wear it.

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[sageprincess]

[Okay, fuck it, she's giving up on figuring out how texting works for today. That's a project for another time.]

I was not intending to. I do not know much about the fashion trends of this world, but I can say with certainty that this is one that does not match my own personal taste.

[Her own personal taste is amorphous and barely formed but she knows it's not that.]

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[boneofsword]

Such garments evolved from tropical souvernirs and are loved by teenagers and those who love bright colors. I advise you to use it for some purpose other than intended.

[a pause and he smirks.]

It's nicer than the one I got, though.

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[sageprincess]

Such seems to be something of a consensus...

[Which Zelda is very worried about. Her shirt is the nice one, wow.

Also hi Archer, are we acting like nothing's changed, that's cool, she can do that.]

What, may I ask, are you intending to do with yours, then?

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[revolutionfalcon]

[So Archer sure sounds like he knows who did this, and is probably less likely than Zelda to be concerned about what he's going to do to them if his suspicion is accurate.]

Let me guess: It was Caster.

[Archer knowing who it is plus the surprising them by wearing it implies it's someone he's in close enough contact with for that to work and someone who couldn't hide it from him.]

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[pure_radiantics]

Aww... it reminds me of Sora's temple. It's a style designed for the beach.

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[sageprincess]

Is that so? My country is landlocked, so I fear I am not terribly familiar with more coastal cultures.

[It is probably a stretch to call this "culture" but she's polite.]

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[light_of_willpower]

You too? We had a box show up here at Caireen's temple. ...that one is both brighter and yet, not, than the ones we got.

[With the camera panning over to share the matching shirts that had been delivered to him and Mai.

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[sageprincess]

There are quite a few among our number, it seems.

[Shirt Santa strikes again.]

... I feel like the colors on yours would be quite nice if they were on a painting rather than clothing.

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[roundtablerebel]

[ Mordred pops up on the screen looking thoroughly amused. ]

That shirt is hideous! Someone must really hate you if they left something that ugly at your temple.

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[sageprincess]

[W o w. Zelda almost doesn't even know what to think of this comment.]

... Aha, well, I suppose that is a possibility. Though if this is the extent of their vengeance against me then I believe I can handle their ire.

[How petty can you get, really.]

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[festal]

Do you think it's a gift?

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[sageprincess]

That is my assumption at this point, yes. It seems a handful of our number have also received similar "gifts."

[And this whole experience has Zelda feeling very (unsure) but we're trying to be polite about it.]

[artificialrose]

Well, depending on the individual, I suppose that variety of shirt can be considered charming....

[He's trying, okay]

I assume you won't want to keep it then?

[sageprincess]

Well... if it is indeed a gift of some sort, that would be rather rude, would it not?

[the laws of hospitality have trapped her with this shirt, help]

Though I am not certain I will be wearing it anytime soon, either...