“A combined effort of all three kingdoms? It seems only natural that victory was laid across your path and theirs. I am glad to know everyone found peace in the end.”

“Why would I not? Do you wish to harm me, or Hyrule’s denizens? If so then perhaps my answer shall change.”

For this reason Zelda always felt safe within Link’s graces, even if he was not dedicated specifically to her. “Still, I feel flattered. Are you doing well?”

“Then what an honor it is to make your acquaintance, sir. I believe you did exceptionally well after having faced him, and fought alongside him numerous times!”

Zelda giggled lightly, waving a dismissive hand at Link’s direction. It was the honorable thing to do, perhaps, but certainly was not required by her. “You need not kneel, hero, but thank you…!”

“Indeed it is. I believe you must be one of Corrin’s relatives—based on the regalia?”

“No? Nothing unusual, I believe. Is it not rude to rush off just after greeting someone though?”

“I thank you for your consideration, but is there truly nothing I can help with?”

“That is good to hear. There is nothing troubling you, is there?”

“I have not had any complaints as of yet, so it seems to be a fine day. Is there something troubling you, Niko?”

“Sir Ike,” the princess responded with a mirrored nod, “are you doing well?”

“Yes, good morning,” Zelda repeated cheerfully while locking eyes with him. She had more to speak about, unless he was dead set on fleeing from her.

—toll it must have taken in you, Corrin.”

Zelda nodded solemnly to watch the weight of the conversation while taking in the information. Divided by two families and having to choose one over the other sounded devastating. “You had a tough choice, almost impossible it sounds like, but making that choice is respectable. I am sorry for the—

Zelda excitedly waves back! “Hello, Mario!”

“It sounds like perhaps she became a part of your family too, then? I am not the most knowledgeable about your kin, but it seems to be a vast household.”

“Then you wish to aim mastering this dragon form, yes?” Zelda asked curiously again. The blue Dragonstone did entice her eyes for a moment, and she smiled back at Corrin again. “This "Azura" must be an important person to you, yes?”

“"Dragon training"? May I ask what it entails?” Zelda asked with gentle cursory. She was aware of Corrin’s shapeshifting ability, but as for how it worked was a mystery to her.