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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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[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.]

[priforprince]

[ Hibiki considers this. Hibiki considers the people she knows who are invested in Zelda's well-being.

Hibiki feels the bottom drop out of the pit of her stomach. ]

....I have my suspicions.

[sageprincess]

Do you?

[Zelda asks, innocently.]

May I ask that you share them?

[priforprince]

There's a barbarian with no idea how to carry people concerned for your welfare.

[ She does honestly think this is helpful.

Maybe. ]

[sageprincess]

[What.]

What.

[priforprince]

[ What, Caster only manhandles Hibiki?! Hibiki could potentially work up more pique over that, but it'd be so stupid she might expire from despair instead. ]

You'll see in a few days.

[ That seems the best answer, if Caster's efforts with Zelda are a surprise. But, while she's hedging her bets: ]

In the meantime, don't wear it.

[sageprincess]

That... sounds a bit ominous.

[Hylia help her, she is so confused. Why is this what this day has chosen to be.]

But, ah, I was not planning on it. My preferred taste in clothing is a bit more... subdued than this, needless to say.

[zelda you wear a princess dress practically everywhere are you really allowed to judge]

[priforprince]

An assurance to sooth a tempestuous heart.

[ This is apparently what happens when Hibiki is feeling relieved.

And, while she's alluding to her Plans: ]

May I expect you at the masquerade?

[sageprincess]

Masquerades are mostly dancing, correct?

[There is uncertainty here, and Hibiki will know where it stems from.]

I must admit I have not felt quite up to the task lately for parties and the like. [Again, for reasons Hibiki is aware of.] But... should you truly want me there, I suppose I could stop by for a little while.

[priforprince]

[ Hibiki nods. ] I'll be performing. It's a very special number, and I'd be honored for you to witness it.

[ See? Not much dancing on your end. You get to watch her dance instead. She takes your needs into consideration, as well a Prince should.

Plus.... ]

Look for me afterwards.

[sageprincess]

[Zelda has half a mind to ask why she should be looking afterwards, and half a mind that knows she's unlikely to get an answer if Hibiki's committed to being enigmatic. The latter half wins.]

Very well. I shall see to it that I make it in time for your performance, then. And... that I keep those instructions in mind as well.

[And by the grace of Hylia may she not be too overwhelmed.]

[priforprince]

I await your presence.

[ Already. They haven't even parted, and she's already looking forward to it.

For what is a meeting, if not the beginnings of a parting? And what is a parting, if not a chance to meet once more?

This is how sense works, when one is a Prince. ]