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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.]

Comments

[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. ]