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Video | We are not amused.

[Switch off the labyrinth and check the network proper on any one of the terminals, and you shall be greeted by the stern, stoic face of one Princess of Hyrule. She looks somewhat tired, like she hasn't had a good night's sleep, but even so, there is a tranquil sort of absolute fury in her eyes.]

Is it possible to access the locked elevator without the clear- or red-collared workers' "assistance"?

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[The hero had been wandering about the tower this morning, trying to think of what she could do to help those deep in the labyrinth - she cannot sponsor them like others can, and as far as she knows, it's inaccessible.

... She hadn't meant to eavesdrop on the princess, of course - hiding off to the side until the princess was finished with her conversations - but she steps up after it all, nervously twirling a bit of her hair. Though, she does look rather determined.]

... You have something planned, don't you? A way to save those in the labyrinth?

[The Princess tenses when she hears that voice, the one so similar to her own and yet so different all the same. She need not turn to know who it belongs to.

So she doesn't, instead keeping her eyes intently trained on the terminal screen. She has bigger problems than the hero to deal with at the moment.]

You could say that, yes. At the very least, I shall not be sitting here and watching my loved ones fight to the death.

[Though she cannot guarantee it will work, she has to try.]

[She... could see her tense, from where she stood, and frowns to herself; before drawing herself up to try and stay serious and determined.]

Then... I would like to help you, princess.

We may not be from the same timeline, nor are we on the best of terms, but at the very bottom of it all...
You are a part of the Royal Family, and I am the Hero of Time; I should help you in any way I can.

[And still, the Princess does not turn to face her.]

If you are only offering because you wish to curry favor with the Royal Family, then I must say you are here for the wrong reasons. I do not do this because I am a princess, but because I refuse to see the people I care about tormented by this place any longer.

No, that isn't...

That's not what I meant. I am simply saying that we should put our issues aside, and work together.
I am strong enough - I wish to help you.

[And, well... she's also doing this because she'd like to show the princess that she's not a bad person - she just jumps to conclusions, that's all...]

[Fado had been sitting aside quietly while Zelda to the others, as he was wont to do when the Royal Family was conducting business; and when the newcomer approached was no exception. He had turned to see a surprisingly familiar face (given that it was the face of the girl he was seated with), but as of yet had said nothing. However, when the Princess insisted on being so bitter, he did feel the need to interject.]

--Princess, if I may. [Now looking at the Princess again,] Was it not you who said that the Tower was trying to turn us against one another? You know the nature of the Hero; if what she says is true, her intentions would doubtfully be so corrupt. And even if she speaks falsely, surely she has friends and loved ones trapped within the labyrinth as well.

This is one instance for which I know the Tower was not to blame.

[Yeah, she's still hurt, and wary, and honestly if her energies weren't so focused on her plan and if Fado wasn't here to calm her,this encounter might've ended poorly half a minute ago. As it stands, however, she finally cuts her eyes to the other girl, discerningly.]

I do know your combat capabilities quite well, however. But the question is will you be able to tell friend from foe in the heat of battle should it come to that?

[... That was kind of harsh, Princess.]

Of course.

[She stops herself then, to try and keep from snapping.]

... I promise I will keep myself as reigned in as needed. I shouldn't have such troubles, though.

[The Princess' words were confusing at best to him, but now probably wasn't the time to inquire.]

At the least, she has a genuine desire to rectify whatever wrong she has wrought.

[Besides, it should be too hard to figure out who was friend and who was foe here if the Princess was assembling a group to go together.]

[She is quiet for an agonizing moment, debating the options and scenarios in her mind.

... But finally, she takes a slow, deep breath, and sighs.]

Very well, then. Though I will warn you that the Hero of Time from my world will be there, as will his ancestor.

[So don't attempt to kill them on sight please and thank you.]

[She bows her head a little in respect then, but also as a nod.]

I will do my best then, to not only keep my blade from harming them, but to use it to protect them should it come to that.

[She turns to Fado then, giving him a small smile.]

And thank you, as well.

[So things were still a little tense, but Fado smiled nonetheless, and returned the other girl's smile with a small bow of his head.]

It's no trouble. I'm sure we can use all of the help we can get after all.

[The Princess, meanwhile, merely makes a small hum in acceptance before turning make to the terminal screen.]

We shall see. We still have a barrier before us, after all.

A barrier. The elevator, correct?

Surely you have considered breaking through it - have you thought of a way to do so, yet?

[At this point, it's obvious she's decided to put her feelings to the side - the gears in the logical part of her mind turning as she thinks of a way to help in this regard.]

You've discovered a way to access it, haven't you?

[He asked, looking at the Princess. Hey, he was lurking on the other conversations a bit.]

[She continues staring intently at the screen, turning over all the information she's collected in her head.]

... I am able to dispel barriers. If there is anything otherworldly reinforcing those doors, I may be able to nullify it for a time. After that, I suppose it is a matter of finding a weak point and applying force.

[It's... a really, really simple plan, in all honesty, but there are just too many things she doesn't know to create anything more complicated.]

The center of the doors are their weak point, of course. Where they meet, I mean.
Without a barrier to protect them, they're simply heavy doors, are they not?

Without the barrier, it'd just be a matter of getting something between them and prying them open - such as a sword or a bar.

[She wouldn't be able to do it - she's more fast than powerful - but surely there's someone coming who can?]

[He nodded in agreement with the Hero.]

It should be possible with the tools available; and there should be enough people assembled not only to apply enough force, but to deal with obstacles that may appear immediately before us.

Still, with how this structure has shown to work, I would still advise exercise of caution.

Of course. If it were truly so simple, I doubt we would be having this conversation right now.

[Considering that, logically, the administrators of this awful place should be behind those doors as well. It's tempting, to go after them as well after everything they've done, but, no, they need to find the labyrinth first.]

I suppose we can only hope that breaking through the elevator will be the most difficult part of the journey.

[Though somehow, she really doubts that will be the case.]

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Video | We are not amused.

action because I am also cool

if/when Plus drops in here it'll be like cool singularity

the coolest of cool

... speaking of, she'll probably be needed soon, sob Princess why.

... y-yep

SINGULARITY ACHIEVED

AW YEEE

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GDI TORA

LAWL.

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SORRY THIS IS LATE HAH

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