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.

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video; papa Link pls

[sageprincess]

...

What.

video; nope he can't

[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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[sageprincess]

[Well, that's a relief. She frowns, her hand at her chin in thought.]

Hm. Sounds as though the administrators are playing another mind game. [Something strange going on? Yeah, 90% of the time it's the admins.] Do you recall anything before you were taken in by conviction? Anything out of the ordinary?

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[forhylia]

I read the message on the wall... And for some reason I felt overwhelmingly persuaded by it.

[Mere written words could not have that power... could they?]

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[sageprincess]

Can you tell me what the message looked like? Not what it said, but rather how it appeared on the wall.

[She'd go and look herself, but she doesn't want to risk believing beyond a shadow of a doubt that another whale is attacking.]

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[forhylia]

It was carved into the wall, as if scratched by human hands. It did not look like it was supposed to be there.

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[sageprincess]

Ah.

[A sound of sudden understanding, or at least confirmation.]

Nothing on the inside has ever been able to damage the weight-bearing walls of the Tower. It must be a trick of the administrators.

[Her voice quiets a bit after that declaration, as though going into her own little world and speaking to herself.]

Now... how to go about counteracting it...

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[forhylia]

I will keep that in mind...

[Link frowns, crossing his arms.]

Perhaps we should ask around for anybody who has been affected like I was?

[Or, you know, Zelda should ask around, because nobody is going to trust Link's word until this mess is cleared and the people understand.]

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[sageprincess]

It may be dangerous, depending on what they might believe, but I suppose that is as good a place as any to start.