Staking out restaurants: best way to catch a Saiyan.

[zelda_hylia]

Who: Zelda, Rhi'a
Where: One of Vatheon's many fine establishments
When: Before the curse, morning, February 5th
Style: Delicious actionspam
Status: Semi-open, poke one of us first~

[After gathering a little information about Vegeta, Zelda decides to try and find him for herself. She doesn't want to speak with him, just observe him a little. The largest lead she has about him is that he's hitting every restaurant in town. She can be found in one early morning, sitting off to the side with a glass of water and just watching.]

Comments

[zelda_hylia]

And I thought that Hylians were long-lived. 200 years would be close to our maximum lifespan...

[Wait, she wasn't here to learn things! Oh well, Vegeta is long gone.]

Do you regulate mana differently than other creatures?

[gun_symphony]

Well then it seems we outlive you. Dragonkin can live over a thousand years no problem. I myself am three hundred.

[Wait...what? Mana? She's...never heard of that before.]

Mana? I don't believe I'm familiar with that term...

[zelda_hylia]

The energy all around us.

[Zelda folds her hands, causing the mana around her to glow a soft golden color.]

Not every race or person is capable of manipulating it, but those that are tend to live longer.

[gun_symphony]

Wow.

[Not exactly sure what to say, so she's quiet for a while.]

That is indeed interesting. Perhaps we do manipulate it without knowing, then.

[zelda_hylia]

It's likely. You do have a feeling of power about you.

[A power more familiar than whatever Vegeta was using, at least!]

[gun_symphony]

The dragonkin are a powerful race, so that doesn't surprise me.

Though...I feel weaker than I was before. This bubble clearly limits powers.

[zelda_hylia]

It does indeed. I would be able to warp back home if it did not.

[Zelda is extremely unhappy that her warp songs do not work.]

[gun_symphony]

I take it you miss being home, then.

Sometimes I do...but I think I am better off here.

[zelda_hylia]

[Nodding slowly, she responds.]

Many people feel that way. Some would not even be alive in their home worlds. I want to return home, but I will not disrupt life for those who wish to stay here to do it.

[gun_symphony]

You are very wise for that.

[A beat.]

I am a seer in my world. I am able to see things before they happen, among other things. Most people think seeing the future would be a good thing. Believe me, it's not. Seeing all the good and bad things that will happen, while not being allowed to change them is...awful. And it takes all the excitement out of life.

[zelda_hylia]

[Zelda reaches out for Rhi'a unconsciously. She knows that pain, that horrible feeling of seeing the future and feeling helpless to stop it.]

You have visions, too...

[gun_symphony]

Yes...I do.

[Her normal smile is replace with a frown. Despite trying to hide it...she looks sad.]

Or at least...I did before I came here. If I were to go back...they might continue.

[zelda_hylia]

It is a terrible burden. I can see why you would want to stay here.

[She pats Rhi'a's arm gently.]

It is a pity those that control this place are not more openly communicative. I would love to know what it is about Vatheon that blocks visions.

[gun_symphony]

I know it is selfish, but it is difficult. I'd rather live my life than be an observer in it.

[Still a bit sad.]

It's probably the coral.

[zelda_hylia]

[She takes both of Rhi'a's hands. Signless would scold her and say that this was definitely the time for hugging, but she's just not comfortable doing it often.]

It is not selfish at all. You can't control the desire to act on your visions forever. Staying here... you are protecting yourself as well as others.

[gun_symphony]

I...probably could control it...but...

[But it would swallow her in the end. Eat away at her until there's nothing left. That would probably be the end of her. No...staying here...no matter how much it hurt, was the only option.]

[zelda_hylia]

[An expression like that is enough to trigger Zelda's maternal instincts, even if Rhi'a is a great deal older than she is. She hugs the other woman gently, speaking in a soft voice.]

But you would no longer be yourself. This is better. Do not feel badly for wanting to stay.

ZELDA IS BEST MAMA ;A;

[gun_symphony]

[Rhi'a hugs Zelda back, tighter than she had. Rhi'a wasn't going to cry, but...this...felt nice. She felt better now, with the princess comforting her. Zelda certainly knew what to say to people, at least.]

...thank you, Zelda. Thank you for everything.

*headcanons that Zelda mothers entire country after becoming queen*

[zelda_hylia]

Think nothing of it. I am only speaking the truth, after all.

[Zelda could have stopped herself from acting on the visions back home, but then she wouldn't have been Zelda. That's just how it was.]

*Supports it as best headcanon ever~*

[gun_symphony]

I suppose you are. And they say that the truth will set you free...after all.

[Not letting go just yet.]

[zelda_hylia]

[Not accustomed to long hugs, she starts to get a little embarrassed but doesn't want to ruin Rhi'a's improved mood. She pats her back a little awkwardly.]

Ah, did... you have anything else you wanted to do today, Rhi'a?

[gun_symphony]

[Rhi'a gets the hint soon enough and lets go.]

I'm not sure, really. Perhaps we could spend the day together? A...girl's night out, I think it's called...?

[Except it's not night, Rhi'a. -___-]