Npc_Zora_001

This cold is going to make me lose my mind.

He wants to become a "legendary Zora," but...

I don't have the heart to tell him that Zora with
golden scales are a myth...

Maybe the ice...addled his mind.

I mean, if I knew how to become a legendary Zora
myself, I'd have the scales to prove it!

Is he...out of his mind? Sure, the ice is all melted,
but the water's still freezing cold!

I was putting him through some special training to
help him become a full-fledged Zora, but...

I guess he plans on becoming a "legendary Zora."

I told him that, to start, he'd have to complete
1,000 dives, but honestly...

What do I know about getting golden scales?

He should be trying to keep his scales warm right
now, not trying to turn them gold!

S-so cold...

I need to stay warm!

If you're having fun...

Music can't thaw ice.

I need to stay warm!

I can't right now...

Music can't thaw ice.

I need to stay warm!

I can't right now...

Maybe later...

I need to stay warm!

Now's no time for songs!

Maybe later...

I can't right now...

If you're having fun...

Maybe later...

If you're having fun...

Now's no time for songs!

Maybe later...

I need to stay warm!

Now's no time for songs!

Music can't thaw ice.

I need to stay warm!

Now's no time for songs!

Music can't thaw ice.

I need to stay warm!

I can't right now...

Music can't thaw ice.

I need to stay warm!

Now's no time for songs!

Maybe later...

I need to stay warm!

So...sleepy...

Music can't thaw ice.

And somehow it rains...

What's with this chill...

I hope I warm up soon...

So cold...

It's gotten warmer...

Is it...less cold?

Ah, nice and warm...

I can't feel a thing...

What was that flash?

You're lively...

I can't feel a thing...

Did something hit me?

I'm not moving!

S-so cold...

I'm so tired of the cold...

It's f-freezing...

I can't feel a thing...

Did something hit me?

I'm not moving!

I was a famed diving instructor, and now all I can do is shiver in
the cold... Useless.

I used to think you could do anything with sheer willpower...

But I've learned that sometimes willpower alone isn't enough.

More elegance!

Stay focused!

Be one with the water!

Truly a magnificent dive!

Come here, and I will teach you how to dive
deep, just as promised.

Your training is complete! Please, come
to me so we may speak!

I was awaiting your return!

In all of Hyrule, only I can teach the finless how to
dive deep as well as any Zora.

The world beneath the water is dangerous, and
it is not to be taken lightly.

If you wish to learn how to dive deep, then show
me what you're made of!

I was waiting for you!

Yes, last time it had to be canceled due to
unavoidable circumstances...

But I was hoping I'd see you again!

If you can master how to dive deep, your world
will expand! Downward, mostly. Into the deep!

If you want to learn, show me what you can do!

Good! I was concerned you'd discovered a fear
of heights, haha.

Come now, the clock is ticking. It's time to dive!

I was waiting for you!

Yes, last time it had to be canceled due to
unavoidable circumstances...

But I was hoping I'd see you again!

Well, you seem quite interested in my
special training!

Most impressive!

You wish to reach for greater depths, eh? Fantastic!

Since you are in possession of a silver scale,
allow me to plan some special training for you!

This next lesson is priced at 10 rupees, but there
is a reward in the offing.

Successfully complete the lesson, and you will
receive 20 rupees in return! An excellent offer
and one I'm sure you'll accept, yes?

Oh? Are you ready at last? Good!

Learning how to dive deep is a stellar way to
broaden one's horizons!

Are you prepared to learn what I have to teach?

I knew you would return!

Anyone with my experience as a teacher would be
able to see the thirst for knowledge that only I am
able to quench.

Since you now possess a silver scale, I have
prepared a new training regimen already!

I thought you might come to visit soon and have
been eagerly awaiting your return!

Lovely rain!

Rain!

Ahhh, so lovely...

What's all this?

It feels so good!

Hmmm?

A storm...here?

Wind, so suddenly...

Seems like it stopped.

I feel so hydrated!

Ah, that was fun!

My fins are revitalized.

That felt wonderful.

I'm soaked...

What was that?

And somehow it rains...

What's with this chill...

I hope I warm up soon...

So cold...

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...

Hey you! Less talking, more swimming!

Don't you wish to journey outside of the domain?

You're a Zora! Embrace elegance!

Until you do, you won't be using the waterway!

Hey you! I don't see those fins working!

The simple act of diving is not enough. The Zora
embody elegance, and our dives must reflect this!

If you want to leave the domain, you must be
more elegant in your dive!

Where are you thinking of going?!

Are you hoping to cancel the lesson?

Even if you quit now, I do not offer refunds!

Understood!

Although, it is a shame I won't be able to witness
your elegant dive...

Oh well, lesson's over all the same! Do come back
if you'd like to try again!

Ah, my apologies for doubting your motivation.

Yet you are so far from where you ought to be.
Come back, and we will resume the test.

Are you running away?!

What?!

It's true that danger should be avoided when it is
unsafe to engage.

Still, if you do want to learn how to safely dive
deep, I'll be here!

Ah, the eyes hidden beneath that mask must be brimming
with gratitude and respect!

Yes, my boy! Gaze upon me, your instructor, and feel those
emotions for as long as you wish!

Excellent! I suspected you wouldn't be able to
refuse the challenge!

Now then, I will take 10 rupees to cover the cost
of the lesson, please.

Take your position, and we shall begin.

Ready? Set...

Dive!

Hmm, you might need lessons in counting as well
as diving! There will be no haggling!

A lesson taught by someone with my experience
is a steal for 10 rupees!

Well then, go enjoy your disguise. I'll be here
should you be interested!

All swims, be they short or long, begin with but a
single stroke.

Even if you don't take my lesson, I encourage
you to continue swimming.

The challenge is roughly the same as before...but
with a twist!

This time, you must retrieve all 10 scales I toss into
the water! There's still a time limit as well. Are you
interested in having a go?

A grand decision. The rules are the same as the
last time.

Pick up all five scales that have been scattered in
the water and do it within the time limit.

Understood. I'll be here whenever you feel
prepared to try once more.

When you return, I will help you learn how to dive
deep beneath the waves!

What drive! Truly a fantastic answer!

Now then, the task at hand is a simple one...

You're going to fling yourself off this ledge and
deftly retrieve all five scales I toss in the water.

And you're going to do it before time runs out!
Simple, yes?

LATER?!

I will not spare time teaching the unmotivated!
Find your urge to learn, then return to me.

Ah! Hello, Hylian boy!

You're interested in a diving lesson? What a
splendid idea!

Even with my expert training, there are some skills
beyond the grasp of a finless one such as yourself.

But I should be quite able to teach you how to
dive as deep as any Zora!

So, my would-be pupil, let's enhance your skills!
Are you prepared to dive?

What is it? The water's down there, just as it was
previously. Oh. I understand...

Are you hoping to cancel the lesson?

Even if you quit now, I do not offer refunds!

Are you afraid of making the leap? Don't be! The
cool embrace of the water below will serve as a
reward for your courage!

Are you saying you're quitting?

Truly elegant! And here is your reward!

Well done! I do not believe any of my students
can move as effortlessly underwater as you do.

I've heard that some people think eyewear makes
you look smarter. Is that what you're going for?

Perhaps if I try wearing some, I'll seem more
professorial, even authoritative, as an instructor!

That's it!

What a display of raw talent!

I am truly amazed that there's a non-Zora who
can move so freely beneath the water!

After that performance, I believe you've more
than earned the right to carry one of these.

This is a precious item that grants you safety
beneath the waves.

With this scale, you can easily dive deep and
experience the water as we Zora do.

Use it well, and enjoy your adventures in the
aquatic world that we call home.

Given the ensemble, I didn't take this boy seriously at first.
I shouldn't have underestimated him!

Fail as many times as you need, and try as many
as you want! Failing is the only way one learns
to succeed!

With a silver scale in your possession, you're sure
to accomplish the feat!

Shall we go again? The cost will be 10 rupees,
just as before.

Time's up! Come on back up here!

Hmmm... That didn't go so well, did it?

Do not worry, young Hylian. Failure is the first
step in mastery!

Watch your shadow on the bottom of the pond,
and you'll find it easier to aim your dives.

Care to get one stroke closer to mastery by trying
once more?

Good! You have that fighting spirit so many lack.

Hello! Are you...alive?!

This lesson is canceled!