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First Voyage; Text and then video

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[WHACK. Hitting the computer activates the video function. Glaring at the screen is a tan-skinned man with pointed ears, a lovely gin-blossom nose, sunken eyes, and... green hair. And he's already changed out of that weird jumpsuit and into his normal clothes. The top of his orange collar is barely visible over his red cravat.

He narrows his eyes at the screen, then down at the keyboard]

Blasted... typewriter! What kind of contraption is this! Where's the paper?! Cursed LIARS, telling me I could communicate with people using this thing!

[and now he's shaking the computer. Or trying to]

HEY!! TELL ME HOW TO GET BACK, YOU INFERNAL MACHINE!! Put me back on my ship right this instant!

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[oh! ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL BLOND! This is heaven....?]

Oh, ah... hello there, beautiful. I'm not stuck in the box. This is some sort of communication device. No need to be defensive!

[Not at all.]

Ah - I see... I suppose that does make sense.

How odd... I've never seen such a thing.
And my apologies for doing that - I'm not used to hearing... shouting, like that.

[... And she's not going to comment on being called beautiful, either. If that's what he wants to think...]

[yeah this sucks too much to be heaven.]

Oh, no need to apologize. I should apologize! For yelling at this infernal machine, how ungentlemanly of me. I'm trying to figure it out more quietly now.

Oh, no - you don't need to apologize either. Frustration can lead to outbursts, I completely understand.

[Oh look - you're getting a warm smile, Linebeck.]

Ah - I suppose I should introduce myself. I am Zelda.
... But don't be confused; there are two of us who share this name, here.
Perhaps more.

... You may call me whatever you wish if it gets confusing.

Oh! Are you a princess, as well, Miss Zelda? I'm Linebeck, a real man of the sea!

[all these doubles... this is getting confusing.]

No, not at all. A Hero, yes, but hardly noble.

I am simply a girl from the forest.

[Hey - she said you can give her a nickname, didn't she?]

You... don't have to use "Miss" for me either, Mister Linebeck. Just Zelda is perfectly alright.

Oh. Well the other Zelda is a princess. Which is why I asked. [he gives a nod] Zelda it is then!

Yes, I'm... well aware.

I'm sorry; her and I don't get along very well. It's hard speaking of her.

[~~The Princess kind of scares her.~~]

I must admit, Mister Linebeck - you remind me an awful lot of an old friend of mine.
It's a little refreshing.

[Since all the other Hylians either hate her or put up with her.]

... Ah, what? Really? Well... I won't talk about her then.

Hoo? Really? Is this old friend a handsome devil?

[He'll be your friend, pretty lady]

[... Linebeck, you're actually pretty amusing.]

I meant due to your personality.
You are handsome, Mister Linebeck - but you and the Prince of Hyrule look nothing alike.

But even down to your manner of speech are you similar...

[Ah, no - Zelda, stop being homesick and missing your friends, that's counterproductive here. >8(]

Ah! I remind you of a Prince, huh? That's awesome. I don't think I've ever been compared to a prince before.

He sounds like a great guy. Is he here?

No, unfortunately... I am actually the only one from my "world".

[Yep. It's just her.]

But he really is a, ah... a 'great guy', as you say. A very close friend of mine.
... Though - I believe you already know that.

Damn. Would have liked to meet the bloke. Well, I'm sorry your friend isn't here, but then again, this place isn't very nice.

It really isn't.

... Ah - that reminds me, Mister Linebeck. If you need my help, you can always ask me, alright? You don't seem to be armed, after all.

[She's cool with being a hero. It's kind of her job.]

Kind of stinks, actually. I hear there's lots of danger.

Ah, well, that sure is kind of ya, but I think I'll be fine. Kid -- Link -- he gave me a gift to help me out. But hey, no reason why I can't keep a pretty lady in mind!

[... Okay; now he's just flirting with her. Which gets her to blush a bit, but she waves it off with a smile.]

This place is very dangerous. Even what would be normal animals become vicious and phantom like, should you stay too long on their floor.
But I'm sure you can handle yourself, yes?

[Not... going to comment about Link. That's a bad name for her right now.]

[GREAT SUCCESS. Blushing means he's winning, right]

Y-yeah. Of course. I'm a sailor! I'm used to... such things! Ha!

.... But just in case, which floors are the worst?

Well... I have yet to traverse this whole building, but I will tell you the ones I am aware of.

[Prepare for some ~~tl;dr~~ rambling, Linebeck. At least it's really pretty rambling?]

There is a floor that contains a whole forest within its walls - do not stray far from the staircase, should you find yourself there. The animals will not hesitate to attack.

The room with walls of water is certainly beautiful during the day, but during the night, its waters are filled with terrible beasts who insist on attempting to consume you.

And, while not populated by monsters, there is a floor that contains an endless void within it. ... Please watch your step, there.

... If you come find me beforehand, I would not mind escorting you about the tower, should you need it. But you are used to such things, as you've said.

[That might have been teasing. Maybe.]

Woah woah woah. Give me a second.

[from his coat, Linebeck withdraws a well-worn leather notebook, a pen, and some ink. He scribbles as she speaks, making notes.

Forest with evil animals, water walls with monsters, endless void floor....]

... Goddesses. All of that in ONE tower? What kind of madness is this!

If I had an answer, Mister Linebeck, you would know it by now.

But my offer of protection still stands.

[She's only pushing it because... well. You look like you'd be pretty thin under that huge coat, Linebeck. Like a twig, almost.]

[he massages his temples a bit, looking down. Ugh... this place....]

... I'll keep it in mind.

[he is! TWIG MAN!]

... Would you like me to show you to a peaceful place, Mister Linebeck?

[He really, really looks like he needs to relax and kick back for a while, seriously.]

You mean there's somewhere in this tower where I'm NOT in immediate danger of being eaten, maimed, or otherwise killed?

[he sighs. YEP. This has been a long day.]

Of course. ... It's my favorite floor, as well.

If you meet me by the staircase, I can show you.

Alright. Let me get a few things together. Give me a few minutes.

[because he's going to grab his knife and comb his hair and make sure his BREATH SMELLS NICE... ha! Ok. Off to the staircase]

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