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

[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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Wait, you mean the space whale is back?

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

...

What.

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.

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

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?

[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.

I...

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

I simply know.

Perhaps this time is different.

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

It just came to you, just like that?

[This sounded fishy...]

[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.]

[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.

[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.

[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?

[He studied Link's face and words carefully. This was sounding even more suspicious.]

So you believed it against all reason and urges not to? Sounds like a form of hypnosis to me.

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?]

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?

Perhaps... I have never heard of words holding such a power. Is it a magic that I am unfamiliar with?

[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.

[There was no doubt anymore. There was only explanation for all of this, and evidence seemed to point to it. Who else would make them do things they would otherwise not do?]

It's quite possible that those writings are involved in an experiment. Too early to confirm those facts, but it's a possibility that cannot be ignored.

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

[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.

I suppose that only time will tell us, then. I will keep my eyes open for people proclaiming things that seem unfounded.

I will do the same. For now, just avoid looking at anything that might be written on the wall. If you got a bad feeling from that, things might become worse.

[Not that he knew how though. For now, the network was the best way to observe others safely.]

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.]

Yes, naturally.

[He gives a slight laugh, shaking his head at himself.]

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