vatheon | Panic time

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Panic time

Who: Zelda and anyone that comes across her
Where: Hiding throughout Vatheon - less populated places (forest, island, etc)
When: All day after the curse begins!
Style: Either
Status: Open, but Zelda says it's closed. Ignore her.

[Upon figuring out that the little bubble that she couldn't get rid of was displaying her thoughts, Zelda had no choice but to leave the house before Zelos saw. She really didn't have any romantic feelings for him, but she was still a teenager and that kiss was playing on repeat. Even though she doesn't want anyone else to see inside her mind either, at least it wouldn't be ruining the friendship she had with Zelos if they did.

And so the princess is wandering in the least populated parts of Vatheon that she can find, looking very sulky.]

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There's many dangers here it seems. I originally came to the island to meet with the others who came up here for that reason, yes. I've been staying here though because I enjoy the sun.

[Kanaya recognizes the flash of an adult seadweller with purple eyes. Her thoughts quickly attaches the face to a text conversation she had with him, but she doesn't dwell on the subject before thinking again about clothing.]

As I understand it the Highblood situation has been resolved. I do like to meet new people so I often spend my nights down in the bubble, returning up here for sunrise.

[Zelda's thoughts show up as a scribble of annoyance. She really wishes that the bubble as a whole had been informed of the fact that the Highblood was no longer a threat - of course, she'd had to warn the non-troll population herself, so it shouldn't be a surprise that they saw no need to say everything was safe. They might not be aware that the other species had even known.

That was irritating, too.]

It's good that he is no longer a threat. People were quite up in arms about it.

[She forces her mind to clear, instead thinking of a sunrise over Hyrule field.]

You enjoy watching the sunrise? They are beautiful, though I have not had the chance to see one in Vatheon yet. I'm usually in the bubble at that time.

[In Kanaya's bubble one dress exploded into a cluster of question marks, though her face didn't register the confusion. It just seemed odd to her that this woman would be merely annoyed at what was a hazaroud situation, but that was a natural reaction considering she didn't know the details or reason for the princess's reaction.]

Yes, he was on the loose the night I got here. As I understand it that was the night the situation was resolved, though nobody really gave me any details. My friends were up here to avoid him, but I just enjoy the sun. Those fields... is that your homeworld? It's very pretty.

Edited 2012-03-23 01:06 (UTC)

Oh... yes, it is. I'm glad that you think so.

[Zelda's face takes on a fond, motherly expression. She adores Hyrule in a way that she can't even begin to explain. Her courtyard shows up in her thoughts as well.]

[And then it's gone, replaced by a withered town filled with the undead. She adopts a more neutral expression, focusing once again on the dress.]

At any rate, I do appreciate the information about the Highblood. He lives in the house right next to mine, so things have been a little... tense.

I can imagine that would be a stressful situation. I don't know much about him or what happened, but I can ask Karkat and let you know if I find out anything. If there's a chance that he may still be a danger I would think it better to let everybody down here know that.

[The undead in zelda's thought bubble strikes a chord with Kanaya, triggering a memory of her own home. Out in the unusually bright sun, tending her lush garden. Running as heinous broods of the undead clawed up from the sand to feast on the sunlight and the living. Hiding in her hive, while the giant moth-like creature that raised her fought back the undead to protect her hive and daughter...]

Edited 2012-03-30 04:41 (UTC)

[The sudden shift in thoughts is startling to Zelda, but she smiles, not allowing herself to think of it for want of not wanting to embarrass Kanaya. Her bubble displays nothing more than a heavenly golden light, warm and comforting.]

It is alright. I am sure that Karkat has his hands full being the leader, does he not? I can keep an eye on things myself. If he does prove to be a threat, I have some very reliable methods of escape.

[Zelda is smart enough to NOT try and fight him, thanks.]

[Golden light... close enough to sunlight to prove comforting indeed to the rainbow drinker. Noting Zelda's control of her thoughts, Kanaya shifted her own, focusing on the perfectly groomed hedges in Zelda's courtyard. Like the clothing, she views them with the eye of an artist, imagining how to properly trim these plants to best maintain their shapes. It's easy for her to focus on her arts, the things that have become habit.]

I'm sorry. You brought up an old memory for me. I know it probably looked odd but it was a happy one. Mother always protected me from danger. Anyway, I suppose you're right. Karkat always keeps himself too busy. If I happen to find out anything important I'll let you know. Have you talked with many of the trolls here?

Edited 2012-03-30 17:14 (UTC)

No, it is quite alright. You don't have to apologize for your thoughts.

[Signless and Summoner appear the most prominently when she thinks of "other trolls", but she also recalls the Dolorosa again. Dualscar is there (Zelda wants to just hug him, evidently), and the Grand Highblood is too - the only troll she has negative thoughts about, really. Darkleer makes an appearance as a centaur (it looks like Zelda was riding him...), and Equius as well. Feferi, Gamzee, Karkat, Nepeta and Tavros all flash through her thoughts briefly as well.]

I suppose that I have! I didn't even realize until you asked. The cultural differences between trolls and my race are truly fascinating, but I find that we have a lot in common as well.

I'm sorry if this seems like a rude question but is your race a form of human? I haven't seen many with ears like that, but you're just about the first non-troll that I've gotten to talk to face to face.

Oh no, not at all. I am always happy to help with the pursuit of knowledge. I am a Hylian. We share many common traits with elves, including a longer lifespan and better mana processing capabilities than humans. I am a mammal, so biologically I would be considered closer to a human than to a troll, but Hylians are not a type of human.

[The diagrams of human anatomy she had shown to Feferi pop up in her mind, carefully annotated.]

[It seemed like ages ago when a certain human ignited in Kanaya an interest in xenobiology... and in this place, with so many different people from so many worlds, curiosity has brought that flame back. The anatomical diagrams are copied over to her thought bubble as well, slowly as she takes the time to note the names of things properly. Many of the organs seem to have similar shapes to ones found in trolls, and soon her own notes appear in the mental pictures as well, guessing at their functions. Next to the heart, for example, the phrase "collapsing and expanding vascular pump?" appears.]

Fascinating. I don't know what mana or elves are, but I understand the implications of being a mammal. I assume then that you are aware that my species is not mammalian. I've heard a little of the human taxonomic system but it's pretty removed from alternian life classification. Do Hylians use a similar system to humans then?

I am aware, of that, yes. As for our taxonimic system... either we use a system similar to humans or Vatheon translates my language to make it sound that way.

[She giggles a Kanaya's wondering on the names of the organs of the body.]

Yes, that is exactly what a heart is. Is that what trolls call it? That is a very descriptive name.

Troll medical naming systems trend to descriptive and direct forms. Actually, almost every name for things in troll society is overly descriptive. Most trolls would just call it a "chest pump" or something similar. Interesting that humans have a very similar bone structure to ours though. As a side note, I don't know what elves or mana are. I assume elves are yet another human like species that has some members here in Vatheon?

Mana is the energy all around and within us. Not everyone is capable of manipulating that energy, but some can by using a process known as magic. I have not met an elf in person, but by looking in Vatheon's library I have determined that Hylians are similar to elves - both races have long, pointed ears, increased longevity when compared to humans and a talent for magic.

[Zelda holds her arms up to the sky, casting a small spell and causing a pleasant breeze to swirl around them momentarily. If Alternian vampires are anything like their Earth counterparts, it's possible that the divine nature of Zelda's magic will make Kanaya uncomfortable. Right now, at least, the princess is utilizing the more neutral element of wind.]

[ Magic, huh? Some trolls might say that such a thing doesn't exist. Then again, some trolls were Princes in Sgrub, not Sylphs. Besides, this isn't the first time Kanaya had seen magic herself, though it was the first time she could experience it in person. This wasn't the grim power that Rose used though. This seemed rather nice really.]

I've seen some applications of magic before, but it was very different from your display here.

[An image forms in Kanaya's bubble, of a certain young girl, dressed in purple and black. She's using a pair of wands to battle a huge creature. The magic in use certainly seems dark in nature, perhaps even... grimdark.]

Oh, I see. That appears to be utilizing the darkness element... my magic would be considered light or holy, I am not familiar with methods for manipulating darkness.

[It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Zelda sucks at dark magic. She just can't manage it. The closest she can get is transforming into Sheik, and even that is more shadows than true darkness. Her thoughts show her transformation process from the princess into the Sheikah.]

I don't know much about the process or elements of magic, but that person's powers were granted to her from the dark gods of the furthest ring of paradox space, the space between universes. I don't know if any of that means anything in particular to you though.

[Kanaya watches the transformation with no small amount of wonder. The hair, eyes, and other physical changes were interesting enough, but that outfit! It is copied into her own thought bubble, and design patterns start to swirl around it as well. A marriage of form and function. She does start to invision modifications, but subtle ones. She seems rather taken with the general design.]

What is that? It's wonderful! Well suited for combat and yet still stylish.
[I wonder if I could get karkat into something like that... The mental image of karkat in a body suit causes kanaya to laugh a bit. His body shape isn't really what one might call lithe.]

It is the uniform of the Sheikah, guardians to the royal family. Would you like to see it?

[Izaya knows about Sheik now, anyway - there's no point in continuing to keep the transformation a secret.]

[Getting a chance to see it firsthand and look from any angle? How could she say no!]

That would be lovely, if it is no great bother to you.

It's no trouble at all.

[Calling on the spell Impa's placed within her, Zelda makes the transformation into Sheik. He stands still and allows Kanaya to inspect him, unbothered unless she looks too closely at his crotch. As far as Sheik is concerned, NO ONE should look there. Even he doesn't.]

[Oh My... this was certainly interesting. Kanaya did not expect such a dramatic transformation. She had assumed the male in the uniform was simply another member of the... sheikah, was it? She was not expecting zelda to suddenly become him. She looked the young man in the eyes.]

I assume you are still the same person effectivly. Is the princess your normal self? And if I made a change to this garment, or to your body... say by cutting your hair... would that change persist after you change back?

[And in kanaya's thoughts, the body suit is reabsorbed into her memories. Now she can see the seems and weave of the fabrics. She walks around, and leans in close at points to examine the constriction. Don't worry, she spends very little time around his groin, passing it up in favor of the far more interesting leatherwork of the arm pads, and trying to determine just how someone would ever be expected to get in or out of this thing without being sewn into it.]

[It must be possible somehow to put the outfit on without being sewn into it, but with the tabard in the way it's difficult to see how. When Sheik speaks, the voice is male.]

Yes, I am usually Zelda. This form is... was called Sheik. It used to possess a separate consciousness, but that is no longer the case. Only Zelda is here now.

[His thoughts reflect nothing at this pronouncement, only showing the calm golden color.]

[She's working out the details of the garment still. She's amazed at the precision of the construction though, it's very difficult to create such a form fitting outfit without advanced textiles. She continues moving around Sheik, getting a good look at various points. In her mind she's imagining someone spending hours measuring his body perfectly to tailor this with such precision. Sadly for Zelda this does include someone getting exact measurements... down there. Not like that! There's just no way to really measure an inseam properly without getting a little close. Kanaya doesn't even seemed phased by the idea though, it's just a part of the routine. besides, this is all in her thought bubble. Her observations are entirely hands off.]

[In truth, it wasn't any complicated construction such as that. It was created from magic. Sheik allows her to mull over it a bit regardless.]

I'm afraid that this garment wasn't created by hand.

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Hylian Velcro. Nintendo said it exists, it must be canon right?

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