Zelda is actually fine, she's just doing something.
Of Royal Blood - The Legend Of Zelda
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That is... not the smile of a sane woman.
[x] Visit the animals.
[x] Visit the animals.
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[X] Follow Paya as she prays to the ancestors.
This could give us some cool Shoekah Lore.
This could give us some cool Shoekah Lore.
Eh? Don't really see what you mean.
Paya's certainly not doing things in a manner that's healthy, and you'll see how she views herself but she's still sane. She also doesn't have the benefit of being superhuman like Zelda and Link are.
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[x] Visit the animals.
[x] Visit the village centre.
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[x] Visit the animals.
You lead Paya to the stables, letting Elora out to follow you from the air.
You realize this was the first time you'd ever seen the stables as you had let Zelda take care of the horses, as to your surprise they were made in a Hylian style and one you instantly recognize. These stables once explicitly belonged to the royal family, and you can instantly see why. It was here that the royal white horses were bred, and while you knew that there were many "knock-off" horse breeds introduced from the other parts of the Empire for those who wanted to pretend to ride such an illustrious breed these were very much the real deal.
You have no doubt out of all of them Zelda ended up getting the very best. A shame the Sheikah didn't have any proper knight barding kept here, which was absolutely layered in enchantments if you remember correctly.
You head over to a stable off to the side which was obviously where they held the "owned" horses and hear a very familiar annoyed whinnying coming from a pen, from which a Sheikah dives out and is promptly helped up by a very similar looking Sheikah. Both men looked a bit heavyset, with tanned skin and wide hats on their heads. While they wore the same outfits as the other Sheikah it was obvious they spent a lot of time with horses.
One spots you and waves you over, "Hey! Are you the owner of this crazy horse?!"
"Yeah? Is Epona giving you trouble?" You ask, vaguely aware that Paya was now cowering behind you.
"Trouble?! Damn near took my head off with her hooves!!" He shouts, but who you can only assume was his brother claps him on his back.
"Ah, but what an honour to be knocked out by a horse like her! Do you know what kind of horse this is young man?" The other farmer asks.
You can only shake your head as Epona, having calmed down at the sight of you, trots up and lets you pat her snout, "No, she's a Hylian Warhorse isn't she?"
The one who almost got kicked by Epona looks to be utterly astonished at the sight in front of him, "How in Hylia's name are you-"
"My boy, you don't know you've been riding a genuine Lon Lon bred warhorse?" The other equally astonished farmer asks.
"No sorry, I've had her since she was a foal but I never learned where she came from," You tell the farmers, who both look at each other, "I thought Lon Lon ranch was some sort of dairy farm?"
Both farmers shake their heads in disappointment, muttering something along the lines of "Young people not knowing their heritage," before the one who wasn't almost kicked by your horse tells you, "Lon Lon Ranch used to breed horses for the royal family and her knights, ones whose capabilities far outstrip any we've bred and trained save Malanya over there. It might have been the magic they use for their cows, but during the Hyrulean civil war a couple centuries back they were the horses used by the Imperial Guard and the Royal family and crushed all opposition underneath their hooves. But with monster attacks rising the herd was worn down to practically nothing along with Hyrules knights, and it was her majesty's grandfather who passed the honour of breeding the royal family's horses to our father. You, my boy, may have the last horse of that illustrious line."
You pat Epona's snout, who nuzzles your hand affectionately, "Never knew you were that special Epona, you won't hold it against me would you girl?"
"Special doesn't even begin to describe her," The first brother says, "It's a shame Malanya is also a mare, otherwise weYOW!!!" He shouts out as Epona quick as a flash suddenly reaches over and bites his hand before trotting off looking quite incensed.
"Did she understand what we were talking about the entire time..?" The other brother asks, looking quite confused as you hop the fence and help a very frightened looking Paya over it who seemed to only be complying as she had rationalized that it's probably safer to be around you then the two men annoying the giant warhorse.
You, however, were musing to yourself that you should take the time to travel to this Lon Lon Ranch. Not only was its milk known to have magical properties that could heal wounds and restore stamina but the fact that it was probably the place where Epona was born made you want to meet the people there. Other than learning a bit more about your beloved mare from the more practical view they were undoubtedly loyalists to the crown and possibly had special barding and other magical equipment for Epona and Malanya that would help you on your journey, along with a supply of their famous milk that while spoken highly of never reached the tables of Ordon village.
But of course that was a problem, they had a long connection to the royal family and the Knights of Hyrule. Undoubtedly the empire didn't take kindly to that. You knew they weren't all killed as their ranch was still producing that coveted magical milk that you doubted could be made without the original owners doing whatever they did, but the empire either kept a close eye on them or severely hampered them in some way. No doubt that when you finally visit them you'll need to help them, potentially even to escape the empire. If the various Sheikah gates and such hold up then you could bring them here, providing Kakariko and yourself with healing milk and potentially being able to distribute it to other villages in need.
As Elora arrives with a dead rat clutched in her talons to snack on while you work you lead Epona into the stable, making note of Malanya and Abby eating nearby, sporting freshly shoed hooves. It looks like the two brothers were doing you a favour and had tried to groom and shoe Epona. Sadly, they didn't realize Epona was quite so... spirited. But all the tools were left out, and there even was a nice forge nearby where you could hot-shoe Epona, which was to heat a shoe up and quickly apply it for a moment to the hoof, which would burn a more comfortable fitting into the hoof and let the shoe be adjusted to better fit the horse. You had apprenticed briefly as a farrier to learn the trade when Epona was young as she would let no one other than you approach her. Admittedly, you probably had it easier than others as Epona certainly didn't act like other horses, and trusted you completely even in terrifying situations. At least, you've never seen any other horse coldly cave in a Bokoblin's skull like she does.
So you set about cleaning, trimming and reshoeing Epona's shoes, taking each hoof between your legs as you go at them with clippers, scrappers and picks after first freeing her from her well-worn shoes. You had learned long ago that you weren't just the only one Epona would let approach her but you were the only one who actually had the strength to do this as her hooves were more like steel than any other horses hooves.
Paya hovered a good distance away, torn between being utterly terrified of Epona and completely fascinated as you deftly went about your work. She ended up settling on peeking through her fingers and occasionally handing you tools as you explained what you were doing, how you cared for Epona's hooves and how you avoided damaging them. She even asked a few questions, specifically why since Epona's hooves were so strong why she needed hooves in the first place to which you explained since you so often face danger you don't want Epona to split a hoof open on some Lizalfos's skull so some protection is necessary even if you could get away with leaving Epona "barefoot" as it were.
Once her hoof was properly cleaned you take the hot horseshoe from the forge and hammer it into the proper shape for Epona's hooves, each hammer strike actually making Paya flinch from the sound of metal striking metal. You were told once that you'd make a decent blacksmith's apprentice but you found it didn't call to you at all when you apprenticed as a farrier. Holding the finished product in your hand and cutting down monsters was your forte, even if you had the attention to detail and strength for it. When the shoe was ready you took the still hot shoe and taking one of Epona's hooves between your legs you pressed it to it with a massive outpouring of smoke. Paya covered her eyes with a squeal, her fear of Epona being overridden by the fear of seeing her hurt. Epona though didn't care in the slightest, simply snorting a bit at the smoke.
With that done you cool the shoe off before setting about nailing it to Epona's hooves, Paya helpfully handing you the nails. As the nails bent out of the hoof by design you clip off the endings with your hammer and kick them away, which Paya picks up and throws in a designated bin for you so no one gets a nail in their boot. You repeat this process for each of Epona's hooves, giving them a nice filing down as well before setting down the tools and moving onto the next part. Taking combs and brushes, as well as a damp cloth with a water bucket you set about cleaning Epona up, making sure there was no dirt or ticks hiding in her hair. Paya is once again a big help, handing you any tool you ask for so you quickly get through it. Epona by the end of it is happy as can be, and even lets Paya get relatively close to her when Paya accidentally steps near to take a brush away from you.
With Epona happily trotting off Paya rushes forward, stars in her eyes, "T-that was incredible Master Link! H-how did you get Epona to be so calm?"
"Aw it was nothing, me and Epona have known each other years. She trusts me and I trust her. She knows that no matter what I throw her into I've got her back. Heh, if I'm honest when we're facing down a monster she's usually the one spurring me on to hurry up and get ready to cut it down as she charges in. Guess that means we're living up to the legend of Hyrule's knights of old, eh?" You say with a laugh, looking over to Paya who-
...You don't think you've ever seen anyone look quite that enthused to hear someone jokingly refer to themselves as a knight. Even if well... technically you are a knight.
On the otherhand, hasn't Paya always brightened up whenever anyone was discussing the knights of Hyrule? Plus there was how she was holding your shirt earlier. Maybe you should ask her about it? But first...
"Alright, now let's go find a saddle for Abby for your lessons,"
"Eh..?"
You lead Paya to the stables, letting Elora out to follow you from the air.
You realize this was the first time you'd ever seen the stables as you had let Zelda take care of the horses, as to your surprise they were made in a Hylian style and one you instantly recognize. These stables once explicitly belonged to the royal family, and you can instantly see why. It was here that the royal white horses were bred, and while you knew that there were many "knock-off" horse breeds introduced from the other parts of the Empire for those who wanted to pretend to ride such an illustrious breed these were very much the real deal.
You have no doubt out of all of them Zelda ended up getting the very best. A shame the Sheikah didn't have any proper knight barding kept here, which was absolutely layered in enchantments if you remember correctly.
You head over to a stable off to the side which was obviously where they held the "owned" horses and hear a very familiar annoyed whinnying coming from a pen, from which a Sheikah dives out and is promptly helped up by a very similar looking Sheikah. Both men looked a bit heavyset, with tanned skin and wide hats on their heads. While they wore the same outfits as the other Sheikah it was obvious they spent a lot of time with horses.
One spots you and waves you over, "Hey! Are you the owner of this crazy horse?!"
"Yeah? Is Epona giving you trouble?" You ask, vaguely aware that Paya was now cowering behind you.
"Trouble?! Damn near took my head off with her hooves!!" He shouts, but who you can only assume was his brother claps him on his back.
"Ah, but what an honour to be knocked out by a horse like her! Do you know what kind of horse this is young man?" The other farmer asks.
You can only shake your head as Epona, having calmed down at the sight of you, trots up and lets you pat her snout, "No, she's a Hylian Warhorse isn't she?"
The one who almost got kicked by Epona looks to be utterly astonished at the sight in front of him, "How in Hylia's name are you-"
"My boy, you don't know you've been riding a genuine Lon Lon bred warhorse?" The other equally astonished farmer asks.
"No sorry, I've had her since she was a foal but I never learned where she came from," You tell the farmers, who both look at each other, "I thought Lon Lon ranch was some sort of dairy farm?"
Both farmers shake their heads in disappointment, muttering something along the lines of "Young people not knowing their heritage," before the one who wasn't almost kicked by your horse tells you, "Lon Lon Ranch used to breed horses for the royal family and her knights, ones whose capabilities far outstrip any we've bred and trained save Malanya over there. It might have been the magic they use for their cows, but during the Hyrulean civil war a couple centuries back they were the horses used by the Imperial Guard and the Royal family and crushed all opposition underneath their hooves. But with monster attacks rising the herd was worn down to practically nothing along with Hyrules knights, and it was her majesty's grandfather who passed the honour of breeding the royal family's horses to our father. You, my boy, may have the last horse of that illustrious line."
You pat Epona's snout, who nuzzles your hand affectionately, "Never knew you were that special Epona, you won't hold it against me would you girl?"
"Special doesn't even begin to describe her," The first brother says, "It's a shame Malanya is also a mare, otherwise weYOW!!!" He shouts out as Epona quick as a flash suddenly reaches over and bites his hand before trotting off looking quite incensed.
"Did she understand what we were talking about the entire time..?" The other brother asks, looking quite confused as you hop the fence and help a very frightened looking Paya over it who seemed to only be complying as she had rationalized that it's probably safer to be around you then the two men annoying the giant warhorse.
You, however, were musing to yourself that you should take the time to travel to this Lon Lon Ranch. Not only was its milk known to have magical properties that could heal wounds and restore stamina but the fact that it was probably the place where Epona was born made you want to meet the people there. Other than learning a bit more about your beloved mare from the more practical view they were undoubtedly loyalists to the crown and possibly had special barding and other magical equipment for Epona and Malanya that would help you on your journey, along with a supply of their famous milk that while spoken highly of never reached the tables of Ordon village.
But of course that was a problem, they had a long connection to the royal family and the Knights of Hyrule. Undoubtedly the empire didn't take kindly to that. You knew they weren't all killed as their ranch was still producing that coveted magical milk that you doubted could be made without the original owners doing whatever they did, but the empire either kept a close eye on them or severely hampered them in some way. No doubt that when you finally visit them you'll need to help them, potentially even to escape the empire. If the various Sheikah gates and such hold up then you could bring them here, providing Kakariko and yourself with healing milk and potentially being able to distribute it to other villages in need.
As Elora arrives with a dead rat clutched in her talons to snack on while you work you lead Epona into the stable, making note of Malanya and Abby eating nearby, sporting freshly shoed hooves. It looks like the two brothers were doing you a favour and had tried to groom and shoe Epona. Sadly, they didn't realize Epona was quite so... spirited. But all the tools were left out, and there even was a nice forge nearby where you could hot-shoe Epona, which was to heat a shoe up and quickly apply it for a moment to the hoof, which would burn a more comfortable fitting into the hoof and let the shoe be adjusted to better fit the horse. You had apprenticed briefly as a farrier to learn the trade when Epona was young as she would let no one other than you approach her. Admittedly, you probably had it easier than others as Epona certainly didn't act like other horses, and trusted you completely even in terrifying situations. At least, you've never seen any other horse coldly cave in a Bokoblin's skull like she does.
So you set about cleaning, trimming and reshoeing Epona's shoes, taking each hoof between your legs as you go at them with clippers, scrappers and picks after first freeing her from her well-worn shoes. You had learned long ago that you weren't just the only one Epona would let approach her but you were the only one who actually had the strength to do this as her hooves were more like steel than any other horses hooves.
Paya hovered a good distance away, torn between being utterly terrified of Epona and completely fascinated as you deftly went about your work. She ended up settling on peeking through her fingers and occasionally handing you tools as you explained what you were doing, how you cared for Epona's hooves and how you avoided damaging them. She even asked a few questions, specifically why since Epona's hooves were so strong why she needed hooves in the first place to which you explained since you so often face danger you don't want Epona to split a hoof open on some Lizalfos's skull so some protection is necessary even if you could get away with leaving Epona "barefoot" as it were.
Once her hoof was properly cleaned you take the hot horseshoe from the forge and hammer it into the proper shape for Epona's hooves, each hammer strike actually making Paya flinch from the sound of metal striking metal. You were told once that you'd make a decent blacksmith's apprentice but you found it didn't call to you at all when you apprenticed as a farrier. Holding the finished product in your hand and cutting down monsters was your forte, even if you had the attention to detail and strength for it. When the shoe was ready you took the still hot shoe and taking one of Epona's hooves between your legs you pressed it to it with a massive outpouring of smoke. Paya covered her eyes with a squeal, her fear of Epona being overridden by the fear of seeing her hurt. Epona though didn't care in the slightest, simply snorting a bit at the smoke.
With that done you cool the shoe off before setting about nailing it to Epona's hooves, Paya helpfully handing you the nails. As the nails bent out of the hoof by design you clip off the endings with your hammer and kick them away, which Paya picks up and throws in a designated bin for you so no one gets a nail in their boot. You repeat this process for each of Epona's hooves, giving them a nice filing down as well before setting down the tools and moving onto the next part. Taking combs and brushes, as well as a damp cloth with a water bucket you set about cleaning Epona up, making sure there was no dirt or ticks hiding in her hair. Paya is once again a big help, handing you any tool you ask for so you quickly get through it. Epona by the end of it is happy as can be, and even lets Paya get relatively close to her when Paya accidentally steps near to take a brush away from you.
With Epona happily trotting off Paya rushes forward, stars in her eyes, "T-that was incredible Master Link! H-how did you get Epona to be so calm?"
"Aw it was nothing, me and Epona have known each other years. She trusts me and I trust her. She knows that no matter what I throw her into I've got her back. Heh, if I'm honest when we're facing down a monster she's usually the one spurring me on to hurry up and get ready to cut it down as she charges in. Guess that means we're living up to the legend of Hyrule's knights of old, eh?" You say with a laugh, looking over to Paya who-
...You don't think you've ever seen anyone look quite that enthused to hear someone jokingly refer to themselves as a knight. Even if well... technically you are a knight.
On the otherhand, hasn't Paya always brightened up whenever anyone was discussing the knights of Hyrule? Plus there was how she was holding your shirt earlier. Maybe you should ask her about it? But first...
"Alright, now let's go find a saddle for Abby for your lessons,"
"Eh..?"
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Getting Paya onto Abby proved to be quite the difficult task, as the girl practically locked up whenever she got close to Abby. Abby at least did her part and didn't whinny or snort too much near Paya who was jumping at every subtle movement, especially when Paya started hyperventilating when you practically had to push her into the saddle.
From there you lead Abby to the Paddock and walk Abby by the reins for Paya to get used to sitting on top of Abby. Paya wasn't someone who naturally took to horse riding, but at least after a bit she was clearly having fun despite her difficulties.
"L-look master Link! I'm making her walk!" She tells you enthusiastically as Abby starts walking backward after you let go of the reins.
You continue for a bit, and eventually, Paya gets Abby to do what she wanted with some direction from you though never too quickly because as soon as Abby picked up pace she panicked and desperately made the horse stop. Helping Paya down proved only to fluster the poor girl, as she was beet red when you set her down. Something that is not helped when she takes a step and immediately winces, and you help her hobble over to a chair much to her embarrassment. Still, you try your best to cheer her up.
"You did good Paya for your first time on a horse. Zelda can take you riding to help you learn, I'm sure she'd like that," You tell her, but Paya shakes her head rapidly.
"O-oh no master Link!" She says, brushing her white hair out of her face, "I could never trouble Lady Zelda w-with m-my poor efforts! She has far better things to do t-than to spend time with someone like me!" She tells you, before she suddenly panics and claps her hands over her mouth as she exclaims, "N-not that you are w-wasting y-your time master Link! I-I am ever so grateful for you t-taking the time to teach s-someone as unbefitting as I am h-how to ride a horse!"
You look at her, brows knitted together with concern, "Paya, why do you say such things about yourself? We're friends, why wouldn't I teach you? And Zelda would probably love nothing more than to spend the day with you."
Paya hangs her head and starts fidgeting with the hem of her shirt, quietly saying, "I... I am sorry master Link. Y-you and Lady Zelda are very kind to someone l-like me. Y-you both are truly the goddess's chosen. I am truly unworthy of both your fr-friendship. I'll do my best to serve y-you both a-and not trouble you both as I have been."
Your frown deepens. Paya truly believes she is unworthy of being in yours and Zelda's presence. In fact, it's almost like she's been blaming Zelda's association with her for all of Zelda's problems, and that the only reason you're both friends with her is that you're both too kind to say otherwise. You actually feel like there's a distressing bit of wanting to leave and never trouble both of you again there. You need to let her know how important she is to Zelda, and if it'll help that you actually do want to be friends with her because you actually like hanging out with her.
Of course, there are things you need to keep in mind. You shouldn't just outright tell Paya Zelda has a crush on her, especially as Zelda's feelings on the matter are confused enough as is. Even if Paya believes you it would only greatly complicate matters. You also shouldn't blame the villagers or anyone for her views, Paya has a great trust for everyone and might get badly hurt by the insinuation and completely ignore the point. You should also keep what you tell her a relatively simple length, she'll listen to what you have to say but there's no way your point will come across if you're talking for an hour. Paya's whole world seems to be based on Zelda, so you can definitely use Zelda's faith in her to boost Paya's confidence. You just need to think of the best way to word it...
So what do you tell Paya?
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From there you lead Abby to the Paddock and walk Abby by the reins for Paya to get used to sitting on top of Abby. Paya wasn't someone who naturally took to horse riding, but at least after a bit she was clearly having fun despite her difficulties.
"L-look master Link! I'm making her walk!" She tells you enthusiastically as Abby starts walking backward after you let go of the reins.
You continue for a bit, and eventually, Paya gets Abby to do what she wanted with some direction from you though never too quickly because as soon as Abby picked up pace she panicked and desperately made the horse stop. Helping Paya down proved only to fluster the poor girl, as she was beet red when you set her down. Something that is not helped when she takes a step and immediately winces, and you help her hobble over to a chair much to her embarrassment. Still, you try your best to cheer her up.
"You did good Paya for your first time on a horse. Zelda can take you riding to help you learn, I'm sure she'd like that," You tell her, but Paya shakes her head rapidly.
"O-oh no master Link!" She says, brushing her white hair out of her face, "I could never trouble Lady Zelda w-with m-my poor efforts! She has far better things to do t-than to spend time with someone like me!" She tells you, before she suddenly panics and claps her hands over her mouth as she exclaims, "N-not that you are w-wasting y-your time master Link! I-I am ever so grateful for you t-taking the time to teach s-someone as unbefitting as I am h-how to ride a horse!"
You look at her, brows knitted together with concern, "Paya, why do you say such things about yourself? We're friends, why wouldn't I teach you? And Zelda would probably love nothing more than to spend the day with you."
Paya hangs her head and starts fidgeting with the hem of her shirt, quietly saying, "I... I am sorry master Link. Y-you and Lady Zelda are very kind to someone l-like me. Y-you both are truly the goddess's chosen. I am truly unworthy of both your fr-friendship. I'll do my best to serve y-you both a-and not trouble you both as I have been."
Your frown deepens. Paya truly believes she is unworthy of being in yours and Zelda's presence. In fact, it's almost like she's been blaming Zelda's association with her for all of Zelda's problems, and that the only reason you're both friends with her is that you're both too kind to say otherwise. You actually feel like there's a distressing bit of wanting to leave and never trouble both of you again there. You need to let her know how important she is to Zelda, and if it'll help that you actually do want to be friends with her because you actually like hanging out with her.
Of course, there are things you need to keep in mind. You shouldn't just outright tell Paya Zelda has a crush on her, especially as Zelda's feelings on the matter are confused enough as is. Even if Paya believes you it would only greatly complicate matters. You also shouldn't blame the villagers or anyone for her views, Paya has a great trust for everyone and might get badly hurt by the insinuation and completely ignore the point. You should also keep what you tell her a relatively simple length, she'll listen to what you have to say but there's no way your point will come across if you're talking for an hour. Paya's whole world seems to be based on Zelda, so you can definitely use Zelda's faith in her to boost Paya's confidence. You just need to think of the best way to word it...
So what do you tell Paya?
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Well, keep in mind Link has very little idea of how Paya actually views him. Just keep in mind how utterly enamored she is with everything he says or does if you're worried.
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So wait... Paya is crushing on us, and Zelda is crushing on her... while we might be crushing on Zelda? ...Oh dear... this is indeed very complicated...
Don't have time for votecrafting either, but a few links for those working:
15 Tips on Parenting Introverted Kids
How to Manage Introverts | HuffPost
The first one I think is especially important here, even if Paya may have depression or social anxiety disorder rather than being introverted. We should be praising Paya for what she's done today, pointing out that she was just enjoying something that she was nervous of before, and maybe encouraging her to make a small step in the same direction with Zelda at some point in the future.
15 Tips on Parenting Introverted Kids
How to Manage Introverts | HuffPost
The first one I think is especially important here, even if Paya may have depression or social anxiety disorder rather than being introverted. We should be praising Paya for what she's done today, pointing out that she was just enjoying something that she was nervous of before, and maybe encouraging her to make a small step in the same direction with Zelda at some point in the future.
aledeth
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I legitimately think that some variant of "Believe in the me that believes in you!" is the right option here. Paya seems to have negative self-esteem, but idolizes Link and Zelda so much. Tell her that there's no way either of us would enjoy spending so much time with her if we didn't see the worth in her... maybe she'd start to believe it herself?
Maybe I'm being too optimistic and not seeing any of the downsides.
Maybe I'm being too optimistic and not seeing any of the downsides.
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I like that idea. If we can find a good way to word it, I think it will work.
[X] SMOKE BOMB!
Too tired to think of a better response right, but probably something along the lines of Zelda has faith in her for a reason, even if Paya can't see it all the time. Probably something about Link seeing the same thing in her, and it's up to Paya to recognize it in herself.
Does that sound like it's on the right track?
Too tired to think of a better response right, but probably something along the lines of Zelda has faith in her for a reason, even if Paya can't see it all the time. Probably something about Link seeing the same thing in her, and it's up to Paya to recognize it in herself.
Does that sound like it's on the right track?
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I honestly have no idea what to say to Paya. Someone else is going to have to take the lead on this. Most popular vote gets mine.
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No, it really doesn't. I'm one of those Introverted kids that is talked about in that first article. So yeah, what you've suggested isn't going to fly. Paya was terrified of getting on Abby's back but once we put her up there she stayed there. So...
[X] Congratulate Paya for sticking with the lesson.
-[X] Ask her if she had fun riding Abby, and offer to continue the lessons at her pace.
-[X] Ask Paya gently why she believes that she doesn't think herself worthy of our friendship and reassure her that we and Zelda don't see it that way.
[X] Ask Paya what she wants to do next.
You're forgetting Mipha.
The only downside is you're underestimating just how much she idolizes Link and Zelda. No, I'm not misunderstanding what you wrote, it's just more than that.
Admittedly, a free bit of GM advice out of all the villages worship of Zelda Paya is the only one who gets the whole "Zelda as Hylia" thing, even if she doesn't know that's literally the case because of her close ties to ancient Sheikah spirituality. So while she idolizes Link, it is partly in association to Zelda. Zelda is the main thing for her, though any fanaticism is tempered by their close relationship.
I should point out that they stopped because Paya isn't up to continue riding today.
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Huh.
This is our Epona?
It'd be in pretty bad taste to find Ganondorf's horse to ride around, then... shame.
Link = Has feelings for Zelda and Mipha
Mipha = Has feelings for Link, possibly Zelda
Zelda = Finds Link and Mipha attractive
I know at least that Mipha has feelings for Link, especially after he saved her from that boss monster.
That's an important part here.
This is our Epona?
It'd be in pretty bad taste to find Ganondorf's horse to ride around, then... shame.
I think it also goes...
Link = Has feelings for Zelda and Mipha
Mipha = Has feelings for Link, possibly Zelda
Zelda = Finds Link and Mipha attractive
I know at least that Mipha has feelings for Link, especially after he saved her from that boss monster.
Yep.You're forgetting Mipha.
That's an important part here.
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Ganondorf's horse is currently owned by Ganondorf. Not that it matters as while Ganondorf's horse is an insanely massive Gerudo bred stallion who had to meet Ganondorf's frankly almost impossible standards Epona canonically in Zelda is a cut above every other horse, as she was going to be offered to Ganondorf as a tribute to him in OoT, once Ingo figured out how to tame her.
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[X] What makes you unworthy? Both Zelda and I view you as a friend so why don't you?