King Zora

Because of you, the domain is saved! I can't thank
you enough.

And Ruto, accepting her duty as the Sage of
Water... I could not be more proud.

I wish she were here, but...

We all have a duty to fulfill.

Good to see you!

That eyeball frog will spoil quickly150 seconds, you know.
You'll need to deliver it while it's fresh.

It would be such a shame to let it rot. I'll just take
that eyeball frog back from you, then.

These things spoil quickly150 seconds. Come see me again
when you decide you need it.

You're hopeless...

Here, I'll give you an eyeball frog. Deliver it to the
scientist at the Lakeside Laboratory.

Deliver it to the scientist at the Lakeside
Laboratory at Lake Hylia before it spoils150 seconds!

Be sure to deliver it to the scientist at the Lakeside
Laboratory before it rots150 seconds this time!

But, also, please don't forget about Ruto.

Hurry!

Now get going before it rots150 seconds!

Do you need to speak to me?

If you're going to make eye drops, you're going to
need an eyeball frog...

Ah... I will leave this in your care.

Well, I suppose it can't be helped...

Here. Take this eyeball frog, and deliver it while it's
fresh this time!

Hmm? You don't want it? Well, if you have other
things to do, go and get them done already!

Indeed... Now is not the time for such things...

Saving Ruto is much more important.

Link, what can you possibly hope to accomplish
by wandering around the domain until the
eyeball frog spoils?

Oh my... The eyeball frog spoiled?

Oh my... The eyeball frog spoiled?

And at a time like this, no less...

You're hopeless...

I give up... From now on, you are an exception.

You have unusual-position permission!

Well, that's a relief! I'm happy we're getting to
know each other. From now on, I won't let it
bother me if you talk to me up close.

Oh. Snubbing a king is also considered rather
rude, you know.

Is the ice cleared away thanks to you? What
happened?

Don't just stand there! Tell me!

Oh! A monster... Ganondorf's work, once again...
It's simply unforgivable...

Huh?!

Wh-where's Ruto? Isn't she with you?

A sage? My Ruto is the Sage of Water?

I see...

Surely Ruto is fit for such a destiny.

I've a responsibility to wish her well, then, both as
a king...and as a father.

I am so proud that my daughter is filling such an
important role.

Ruto...

The domain!

I... I thought I told you that eyeball frogs spoil very
quickly. I'm sure I did.

You need to hurry and go give it to the scientist at
the Lakeside Laboratory.

Lake Hylia is a long way away. You won't make it in
time if you dawdle.

Unfortunately, you can't use the waterway at the
moment. You'll need to take the long way to
Lake Hylia.

Well look who's back... I did tell you that Eyeball
Frogs spoil quickly150 seconds, didn't I?

You need to HURRY and give it to the scientist at
the Lakeside Laboratory!

It doesn't matter how many times you show me
that prescription. I still don't have any eye drops.

Take this key ingredient to the scientist at the
Lakeside Laboratory at Lake Hylia.

It won't stay fresh forever150 seconds though, so you'll need
to deliver it quickly.

You can take it, but don't let it spoil.

Alright... I'll take the prescription...

And here you are.

Ohh... This is...a prescription? For eye drops?

I don't have any eye drops here now, but I do have
the key ingredient.

The scientist at Lake Hylia's Lakeside Laboratory
should be able to make what you need out of it.

I have more pressing matters to address at the
moment! Show that to me later.

What's this now? What are you showing me?

Is this really the time? There are more important
issues, you know. Show me later.

Oh, Rutooo!

Lord Jabu-Jabu... Please... Please protect my Ruto...

Ganondorf tormented Lord Jabu-Jabu and then
froze the domain! I'll never forgive him!

If it weren't for him, Ruto wouldn't be a sage and
would still have a future with the Zora.

All Gerudo are forever banned from entering
my domain!

Now get that thing out of my sight!

The daughter of the king of Hyrule... I am so
honored by your presence here.

What can I do for you, Your Highness?

Ha! Gotcha! You can't fool me! Princess Zelda has
a much more modern-looking face!

You can't trick a smart Zora like me with a
simple mask.

You...

...

Is it...really...you?

Ru...

Rutooo!

Have you come home?

Ha! Gotcha! I wouldn't really think that. The real
princess has wider and prettier eyes, anyway.

But it might not be a bad idea to make a quality Ruto mask...

Is that silly getup for show? I'm sorry to say this,
but it won't cheer me up...

Oh, I wish Ruto were here...

But no. Ruto is carrying out her sacred duty. As
king, MY duty is to protect the domain.

Ruto... The least I can do is take care of the place
she once called home.

You again... If I've said it once, I've said it a
thousand times: It's considered rude to speak
to me from the side.

Or...do you feel the need to be close to me?

I...feel strange saying this to the hero of the
domain, but...

Etiquette dictates that you speak to me from the
dais below me. It's considered rude to address me
from the side.

Or...did you need to speak to me up close?

Even so, the thought of never seeing my Ruto again breaks
my heart.

Lord Jabu-Jabu... Please... Please protect my Ruto...

Of course, my gratitude for you is overwhelming.
In fact, you ought to visit the shop.

I thought long and hard about an appropriate gift
for you. I hope you'll like it.

If you want to exchange words, please address me
from the dais below.

I'm grateful to you for saving Ruto.

But we mustn't forget our courtly manners. If you
want to exchange words with me, please address
me from the dais below me.

My dear Ruto has told me of your heroic
achievements, but...we mustn't forget our
courtly manners.

If you want to exchange words, please address me
from the dais below.

We embrace you for your value as an individual,
not merely because you're a messenger of the
royal family of Hyrule, blub.

And to prevent this type of thing from happening
again, Ruto is under a strict curfew.

Furthermore, to protect my subjects, I will oversee
access to the fountain, at least for a while.

I'm sorry, but this is for the good of the domain.

Sorry... I'm getting myself all worked up.

Here's a fun idea: If I wear glasses with pictures of
Ruto drawn on the lenses, I'll be able to see her
anytime I want!

I've been waiting for you! Thank you for returning
Ruto to us.

I know what happened with the Spiritual Stone.
You may deserve it, but for my daughter to have
given it to you so readily...

She must admire you.

I, of course, am grateful to you.

We embrace you for your value as an individual,
not merely because you're a messenger of the
royal family of Hyrule.

For Ruto to have gone to Lord Jabu-Jabu alone...

Well! A Zora princess should exercise a little more
self-control.

I've probably spoiled you, Daughter. From now on,
you will be under strict supervision, blub!

Lovely!

It echoes in the domain...

♪LA la la... LA la la...♪

Oh! Splendid!

A merry tune!

It echoes in the domain...

Delightful!

It echoes in the domain...

♪La dee dee!♪

I'm so content...

Superb!

♪Hm hm hmm!♪

So sweet!

How merry!

Such a pleasant tune!

Catchy!

Was that song for me?

Delightful!

How splendid!

♪Hm hm hmm!♪

A merry tune!

Haunting!

It echoes in the domain...

I could play the ocarina...

I'm so content.

You know that song?

I should play the ocarina.

I'm content.

I know that song...

I need ocarina lessons...

I'm getting sleepy...

I'm so relaxed.

Proof of royal friendship.

Go ahead. Look closer.

What a piercing gaze...

I don't mind attention.

Wha?!

That's dangerous!

A little steam is nice.

Oh!

That gave me a start...

M-my eyes...

Heh heh heh...

Oh dear...

Hmm...

What's going on?!

Desist!

Hm?

Heh heh...

Heh heh heh...

What's going on?!

Ah, the memories... I'm recalling my childhood
friend, Biggoron.

But don't mention him to Ruto, or she'll probably take off for
Goron City all by herself.

You really do value the Zora, don't you?

I understand. More than anything, we Zora hold
dear the bonds we have with our allies.

I can see why Ruto likes you so much, blub.

There you are, my boy!

Until the allegations about Lord Jabu-Jabu's
predicament are cleared, there will be no contact
with the Gerudo!

Putting my precious Ruto in danger is simply
unforgivable!

Just looking at that Gerudo face is making
me angry!

You don't need to wear a Princess Zelda mask.

That sparkle in Ruto's eyes when she looks at him... As a father,
I should probably remain vigilant about that.

You've given me a pleasant idea.

If I make a Ruto mask, I won't be lonely when
she's not here!

My whiskers are twitching...

I prefer a strong storm.

Time for some rain, hm?

Ahhh, my fins feel nice.

Huh? Is it over?

That wasn't so bad.

Should've been windier...

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...

Ruto... My dear Ruto...

Stop wasting my time, blub! Hurry along and
save Ruto!

What if something were to happen to her?!

Ah, it's you! Did you succeed?

You found Ruto...and that's all you have
to report?

Wh-why did you not bring her back?!

Blub! You found Ruto already?!

What's this, now? You managed to make your way
inside Lord Jabu-Jabu...and that's all you have
to report?

Who cares about that?! Find my Ruto!

Alas... While you dally here, my precious Ruto
remains trapped...

Honestly! Why aren't you there yet?

Hurry up!

You should be able to catch a fish within the
domain and offer it to Lord Jabu-Jabu!

You still have not ventured inside? No wonder
you've returned so soon...

Lord Jabu-Jabu's mouth opens up wide when he
dines on fish.

I could not tell you how to go about catching one,
but you should find some in the domain.

But please go now! I beg you!

Oh... My dear Ruto... Please be safe.

You haven't yet ventured inside? It's no wonder
you returned so soon.

Lord Jabu-Jabu's mouth opens up wide when he
dines on fish, blub.

I could not tell you how to go about catching one,
but you should find some fish in the domain.

But please go now! I beg you!

Oh... My dear Ruto... Please be safe.

Ahem! This is no time for silly games. You must
hurry now!

While you dally here, Ruto is trapped inside
Lord Jabu-Jabu.

Oh... My dear Ruto...

Hrm?! Hurry up and be on your way!

While you dally here, Ruto is trapped inside
Lord Jabu-Jabu.

Oh... My dear Ruto...

I have opened the path to Zora Fountain, where
you will find Lord Jabu-Jabu!

Please save my dear Ruto!

If you want to exchange words, please address me
from the dais below.

My precious Ruto... Where have you gone? Oh!

Such insolence! How DARE you approach me
from the side!

If you desire to speak with me, you will address
me from the dais below me.

I am truly sorry to make you wait. I imagine you
went through great pains to reach our domain.

However, the Spiritual Stone is Ruto's treasure.
I could not possibly speak for her on this matter.

This is not the first time Ruto has ventured out on
her own...

But I've never before felt such a chill in my fins.

Considering the possibility that she is somewhere
underwater, it would be foolish to ask a Hylian to
help us locate her.

Of course I have sent others to search the entirety
of the domain and even Lake Hylia, blub.

We will have to wait a bit longer, I'm afraid.

Oh... My precious Ruto... Where did you
disappear to?

It's...it's you.

I am King Zora De Bon the XVI, king of the Zora!

You must be a messenger from the royal family
of Hyrule. What, blub, business brings you to
Zora Domain?

Hmm? The Spiritual Stone? That treasure belongs
to my daughter, Ruto.

She carries it with her everywhere.

H-however, well, she, ahem...is not home at
present. Any matter regarding the Spiritual Stone
must wait until she returns.

W-well... You see...

Hmm... The truth is, blub...

She is missing.

We've searched throughout the domain and as
far as Lake Hylia to no avail.

I know! If you are in such a hurry, perhaps you
might help us look for Ruto?

Then again...Ruto may be underwater. That would make things
difficult for someone who is not a Zora...

My apologies. I spoke out of turn.

I'm sure she will be back before long. Please make
yourself at home in the domain until then.

If you have something to show me, you may
present it to me from the dais. That is the
proper etiquette.

Blub? You have something to show me?

In that case, present it to me from the dais. That
is the proper etiquette.

If it weren't for you, I'd have been a royal
kingcicle forever.

So please accept a customary royal kiss as a royal
token of my royal gratitude.

What? No? Oh. Well then...

Blub...

What are you still doing here?

I know you're heading off to see my Ruto, but this
is no time to be fussing with your playthings!

The Water Temple is at Lake Hylia.

I'm begging you—please look out for my Ruto!

Come to think of it, Ruto turned down the customary royal
kiss too...

Why doesn't anyone appreciate royal customs anymore?

The Ice Cavern is at Zora Fountain.

I'm begging you—please look out for my Ruto!

What? No? Oh. OK...

So, then...what do you want?

What's this now? Do you need something else?

In that case, please accept this customary royal
kiss as a royal token of my royal gratitude.

Oh, it's you! Did you find Ruto?

What?! So you're telling me that Ruto isn't in the
Ice Cavern? She's in the Water Temple?

I suppose I should be happy to hear that Ruto
is safe...

But instead she's been exploring the Water Temple
all by herself...

Oh, that princess... Her strong sense of justice can
cause such trouble at times.

The Water Temple is at Lake Hylia.

Link, please help the princess. Help my Ruto!

No! It can't be!

You... You're Link?!

The Link who saved my domain? And now seven
years have passed, and you're saving us again?!

Quite an embarrassing turn of events for a king...
blub...

It would be nice to hear that Ruto is safe...

To think she's been exploring the Water Temple
all by herself...

Oh, that Ruto... Her strong sense of justice can
cause such trouble at times...blub...

Link, you know how hardheaded she can be.

She may act as though our current predicament
doesn't bother her, but I'll bet she's feeling rather
alone in all of this.

I'm sorry to have to ask you again, but is there any
chance you can help Ruto?

It occurs to me that you might find underwater
activity a bit difficult.

But I've got just the thing!

With this, I'll bet you won't have much trouble.

Ho ho! No need to thank me!

It's the least I can do for you, given the
circumstances.

The Ice Cavern is at Zora Fountain.

Link, please help my dear Ruto!

No! It can't be!

You... You're Link?!

The Link who saved my domain? And now seven
years have passed, and you're saving us again?!
Quite an embarrassing turn of events for a king...

Blub...
Blub...

R...Ruto!

Where is Ruto?!

I see...

Link, you know how hardheaded she can be.

I've no doubt she's in the Ice Cavern right now
trying to figure out why the domain froze over all
by herself.

She may act strong in the face of our current
predicament, but I'll bet she's feeling rather alone
in all of this.

I'm sorry to have to ask you again, but is there any
chance you can help Ruto?

Water might separate you from Ruto.

Yes, that could make things very difficult for a
Hylian... But I've got just the thing for that.

You shouldn't have any trouble at all!

I do wish he'd speak to me from the dais... But perhaps royal
protocol isn't the most pressing matter at the moment.

Oh! What... What was I doing?

Wha... What is all this?!

And who are you?!