It's a video, and it's public. Humiliatingly so.

[forhylia]

[There's Papa Link, deathly serious with the Master Sword on his back. He's ready to kick some whale-sized ass.]

First thing must be first: Please remain calm.

I have just become aware that the Tower is under siege from a massive flying sea beast. There is no way to do an official role call of the Tower's residents, so I would suggest that you check with your friends and allies to ensure that they are safe and unharmed.

Those able to fight shall meet on the 81st floor where we can group ourselves make preparations for battle. Bring whatever weapons or armor you may have at your disposal. Surplus is good.

Those who do not wish to fight or are not able to should gather in a place with decent provisions that will last them, preferably the kitchens on the first floor.

I will remain on the network as long as possible.

Goddesses be with us.

Comments

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[fusedstars]

Wait, you mean the space whale is back?

[...Only now does he realize how stupid that sounds when saying it.]

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[forhylia]

...You mean to say that this has happened before?

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[fusedstars]

Months ago, that very thing crashed into the tower, creating chaos by destroying some floors and even bringing forth monsters.

But how were you able to tell it was coming?

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[forhylia]

I...

[Hang on for a moment... How does he know that it's coming? Divine intervention?]

I simply know.

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[fusedstars]

It just came to you, just like that?

[This sounded fishy...]

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[forhylia]

[And almost as quickly as the thought came to him, it's now gone. He remembers reading it on the wall, but...

Why in the name of all that is holy had he believed it? The realization is obvious in his body language as it dawns on him.]

I... Yes, it did. The moment I read it on a wall, I was suddenly convinced that we were under attack. But only just now I have realized that it was only nonsense carved upon the wall.

[Does he look frightened? Yes, he probably does.]

video; papa Link pls

[sageprincess]

...

What.

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[forhylia]

Princess, this is serious. There is a whale attacking the Tower. I care little this place itself, however I do care for the people in it. We cannot stagnate.

video; what is she going to do with you

[sageprincess]

[Pardon the incredulous staring for a moment, Link. She's clinging to the hope that you aren't being serious about this. Since, y'know--]

... Link, I was here when the breach first occurred. It was preceded by a horrible, twisted sound and the administrators themselves were panicking.

That is not happening right now.

video; idk sorry

[forhylia]

Perhaps this time is different.

[There is no time to TALK ABOUT THIS, ZELDA. THE WHAAAAALE.]

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[sageprincess]

[THE WHALE IS A LIEEEE.

A sigh.] All right, tell me then: if a whale is in the midst of attacking the Tower, where is the rumbling? Strange as it may be, this Tower is one building, and we would surely be able to feel the impact.

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[forhylia]

[And just as suddenly as Link became convinced of this so-called attack, it dawns on him that it is complete and utter nonsense.]

Princess, I... [He runs a gloved hand through his bangs.] I was absolutely convinced. But only just now am I certain that it is not actually happening... Literally, just in this moment.

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[badguise]

Are you stupid. We're in a tower. Towers are usually on land and they stick into the air. How can a sea beast attack it?

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[forhylia]

[Link grits his teeth, embarrassed.]

I was placed under a spell... Or hypnosis of some sort. We are not certain, yet. But I read the words carved into a wall that this place was under attack from such a beast, and instantly believed it. It is gone now.

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[badguise]

Wow, that's pretty lame, to believe some words written on a wall. At least you got over it pretty quickly.

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[forhylia]

[It's difficult to resist the urge to be petty and reply with a smart remark. Link knows that it wasn't his fault.]

Yes. It is.

[gomu_ningen]

[If only Link had known that such words would turn any normal person away, added to the fact that the kitchen had been serving nothing but nutritional bars.]

Did.. Did you say.. FLYING SEA BEAST?! HOW DO I GET TO WHERE IT IS?!

[forhylia]

[Oh dear... Link swallows awkwardly. Explaining himself is going to be quite the difficulty over and over and over like this...]

I apologize for the alarm... It was a false claim. I was hypnotized into believing we were under attack.

[Or something like that. He wasn't about to explain all of his embarrassing speculations just yet.]

[gomu_ningen]

[Oh no. Say it is so, Link! Say the whale is so!]

There's.. There's no sea beast?!

[forhylia]

No, there is not... I am truly sorry if I frightened you.

[Because Mr. Hero is completely clueless that Weird Pirate Boy wanted to eat it.]

[gomu_ningen]

I'm not scared..

[There's a long, deep sniffle from the other end.]

I'm hungry!!

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[clumsyjesus]

A sea beast? Wouldn't it have to breathe in the air, though? Unless it can breathe in the air and float as well.

Or it could be wearing a special magical item?

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[forhylia]

[Link sighs. Explaining himself is going to grow tiresome rather quickly.]

It... was a false alarm. I apologize. I believe that it was by the mischief of another that I was led to believe the lie.

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[clumsyjesus]

Huh? So it was just a joke?

Why would anyone do that?!

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[forhylia]

It was not a joke, no... There seems to be a sort of spell going around the tower.