Npc_Zora_010

With Princess Ruto home, everyone can relax.

I suppose dealing with a monster or two is no
chore since it was for Princess Ruto.

I still cannot fathom Princess Ruto being trapped
inside of Lord Jabu-Jabu.

The thought of it makes me shudder!

I do hope the ordeal was such that the princess
will have learned her lesson.

Ah. Well, it's probably only a matter of time until
she goes looking for another adventure.

Princess Ruto's escapade must have taken its toll
on King Zora.

I sincerely hope this doesn't continue to interfere
with His Majesty's duties.

Would any Zora have been able to rescue the
princess from Lord Jabu-Jabu's belly?

I can't think of anyone in the domain capable of
the feat.

Not just a child but one with no fins! We really
should train a bit harder, eh?

I said I'm busy.

...

Oh, please forgive my rudeness. I'm looking for
a lost girl. Have you seen her? She's a Zora, if that
helps jog your memory.

Ah, this question again! I'm flattered you keep
asking about my people.

We Zora are tasked with protecting the waters
of Hyrule.

Our home lies upstream, near the source of the
Zora River, but not just anyone may enter.

That said, the entrance to the domain is so well
hidden, you'd never find it. Not even with a map!

Is this your first time seeing a Zora?

I suppose we don't leave our domain that often...

Is the average Hylian unaware of how we appear?

Yes! She's quite adorable with her big eyes!

Have you spotted her in your travels?

Well? Have you?

Ha! Actually, never mind. Ignore me. It's nothing.

I have some urgent business to attend to, so I shall
take my leave.

If only life were so easy that this Hylian truly was the real
Princess Zelda. We could request royal help in our search
for our Princess Ruto.

As it turns out, life is not so easy...

Now, I am quite busy, so I shall take my leave.

By the way, monsters are known to roam this area,
so please be careful on your travels.

It's getting so late. Princess... Please be safe.

What do you want?! This is no time for chatting!

Oh! Hello, you.

How am I supposed to recognize you with that
thing on your head? Anyway...

Oh... It's you...

...

Oh! I thought you were a Zora! Yet it seems
you are a Hylian!

Have you seen a young girl around recently?

Specifically, a Zora girl.

On second thought, perhaps I should not be speaking with an
outsider about this. I don't want to cause a stir...

Ha! You know what? Never mind me! I'm just
playing the fool! Goodbye!

Huh?! Oh!

M-my apologies. I thought you were a Zora.
I never encounter anyone else in the water.

Oh, thank goodness...

Princess! Let's go home!

Princess? Princess!

I'd never admit that I'm a bit sad thinking about how the
princess will grow up and abandon such antics.

As for that mask you're wearing, yes, a member
of Hyrule's royal family would find the domain
easy to access.

However, none of us would be fooled by such
a cheap trick as a boy in a mask.

My apologies. I've chatted a bit too long, despite
having urgent matters to attend to. Goodbye.

Hmm... Could someone pretend to be Princess Ruto by
wearing a mask that looked like her?

Oh, what a foolish idea! King Zora would never believe it was
really her.

I should get back to the search instead of inventing
silly schemes.

Were this Hylian connected to the royal family of Hyrule, we
could request their help in our search for our Princess Ruto.

If only life were so easy.

Oh! You're a Hylian!

This far out in the water, I thought you must be
a Zora!

Oh, it's you.

How am I supposed to recognize you in
that getup?

I distinctly remember informing you that I have
urgent business to attend to...

Since you're here though... Have you perhaps seen
a woman—she's a Zora—by any chance?

Indeed! A Zora woman with the most
beautiful eyes.

Hmm... On second thought, perhaps I should not be speaking
of this with an outsider. I don't wish to cause a stir...

Ha! You know what? Never mind me! Never mind
me. I'm just playing the fool!

I have urgent business to attend to, so I shall
take my leave.

Odd... Why do I suddenly have such a feeling of déjà vu?

I remember a young Hylian who wore a similar mask. How
long ago was that? Nearly seven years ago?

I've heard the castle town was taken over by monsters.
Whatever the case, I hope that boy is safe.

I remember the Hylian boy that saved Princess Ruto seven
years ago. He must be about this young man's age now.

You did?! Are you certain?

After that Hylian boy saved the princess years ago, I vowed
that I would protect her myself. I must carry through as her
sole protector and not bother this fellow.

You know, I believe I have made a mistake. Please,
don't mind me.

Ah, well then, never mind.

By the by, do be careful in your travels. There are
many monsters in this area.

Well, I have urgent business to attend to that is
unrelated to my earlier question. Goodbye!

What do you want?! This is no time for chatting!

Huh... Why does this exchange feel so...familiar?

Have you seen a woman around recently? I am
speaking, specifically, of a Zora.

Everyone inside the domain might be in danger!
King Zora and Princess Ruto are in there! Wh—
What should I do?

Wh— What's happening? The waterway to the
domain is frozen! Is everyone inside OK?

Are... Are King Zora and Princess Ruto safe?!

Just— Just look around you! Can't you see what
is happening?! Stop acting the fool!

King Zora... Princess Ruto... Is everyone in the
domain OK?

Princess!

Princess! Hello?!

What's happening?!

This mask looks so familiar. Did I see it back then too?

I've heard that Hyrule Castle Town has turned into a nest of
fiends. Is that what's happening here too?!

No... That's not possible! There's no monster that could freeze
all this!

This is no time for such nonsense! Do you think
you're being funny?!

What's all this?

It feels so good!

Ahhh, so lovely...

Rain!

Lovely rain!

My fins are revitalized.

That felt wonderful.

Ah, that was fun!

I feel so hydrated!

Seems like it stopped.

Phew...

We made it...

That was a close one...

So peaceful...

How pleasant...

What a musician!

It makes my heart race...

How pleasing to hear...

Was that an ocarina?

So...relaxing...

I feel it in my fins.

Makes my scales tingle.

Stunning...

It makes my fins tingle...

That was good to hear...

Ah, it makes me smile...

So sweet a song...

The beauty of song...

Is that what's popular?

What is that song?

What a strange tune...

Beautiful...

I feel it in my scales...

So enjoyable...

It makes my heart race...

So pleasing to hear...

An ocarina, eh?

You're quite good.

Music can be so nice...

How pleasant...

I recognize that song...

Oh! I know that song!

An old Zora melody...

You're so talented.

A perfect song!

Such a royal melody...

Watch out!

Fin shield!

Hey now!

Get out of here!

Shh!

Uwaaah!

Hot! Hot!

Fin shield!

Calm yourself!

Uwah?!

What?

Yow!

Whoa!

Ahh!

Urk!

Cold! Cold!

Fin shield!

Settle yourself!

Fin shield!

Hyah!

How barbaric...