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[hylights]

Who: Zelda and you
Broadcast: video, fleetwide
Action: on a train somewhere
When: now

[The video feed starts up focused on - well, it's a blur. Once the camera aligns itself it becomes clear that the camera is pointed out of the window of a train, with high rise towers whipping by at a terrific pace. Zelda turns the communicator back to herself, and boy does she look excited. She's been shopping for one thing - she's wearing clothes that are available in a lot of the stores here. And around her neck hangs a lanyard with what looks like some kind of pass.]

I think it's incredible what this world has achieved in transportation. Quite apart from the flying transports, they have these high-speed trains. I've never seen anything like it before.

[She smiles brightly and holds up her pass.]

As it turns out, you can buy a special ticket as a visitor that lets you have unlimited travel while you're here. They give you little gifts as well, every ten journeys you take. [She doesn't say what these are, but trust me, she's already gotten a few.] So I thought it would be a good opportunity to see how long it takes to travel the entire planet this way! I've already crossed seven districts this week.

[She pulls out another device, which looks like a tablet, and starts tapping on it.]

If my calculations are correct, I should be able to do an entire loop of the planet in the next three days. [Glancing up at the communicator again, she nods her head definitively. This is absolutely her plan for the week.] If anyone would like to join me, I'd be glad for the company. I can let you know the next station I'll be at.

Otherwise, I'd like to hear what you've seen here that surprises you. I could mention so many more things - but I'm sure I'm not the only one.

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[noprophecies]

[Zelda, what]

. . . do you really intend to travel the entire planet by those things?

[hylights]

[The lack of video gives Zelda pause, as does her memory of what calibrations had brought... but first, science.]

Tempest, hello. And yes, of course I do. While we could land the ships anywhere on the planet and visit that way, I think this is a much better way to experience the world. They're so fast!

[noprophecies]

[WE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT CALIBRATIONS, EVER]

Hello, Zelda. And yes, they are . . . fast. Much faster than one expects.

[hylights]

[Or so she thinks. Zelda continues to reply in video, regardless. It's obvious she's on a moving train right this second.]

They are - I'll have to find a book about the technology behind it. It would take months to cover so much distance by horse or on foot.

[noprophecies]

[enjoy the black screen that is far more interesting than whatever faces Tempest is making]

I'm certain you could find a number of books about those monstrosities.

[hylights]

[She has to smile a bit, laughing.]

They're anything but that, Tempest. They're such marvels. I wish we had them in Hyrule... it would be so easy to visit the far corners of the kingdom that way.

[noprophecies]

Even though they are loud and crowded?

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[touchallthebooks]

[Zelda no]

My lady, you look lovely.

[She does and he'd have to be blind not to see that.]

But, ah, I do wonder if that's the best way to spend this stop. Most of us won't be able to get to you quickly if you get in any trouble.

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[hylights]

[Zelda yes.]

Oh, thank you, Khadgar. They have a lot of... interesting styles here.

[Which is a polite way to put it. Some of the clothing she's seen doesn't resemble her idea of clothes at all.]

I don't expect there will be any trouble. I'll be certain to keep my communicator with me, of course. Besides, this is such a unique experience, I would regret it if I did not try to make the journey.

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[touchallthebooks]

Interesting is one word for it. I'm keeping an eye out for long, loose sleeves. Can't cast spells if I can barely move. [He's very particular about his clothes.]

I suppose as long as you'll have it with you, it'll be easier to relax. I hate thinking about anyone finding themselves in trouble.

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[hylights]

I think I have seen some items like that. There are so many stores here, though, that I couldn't tell you where they were. I have managed to find dresses more similar to what I am used to.

You're kind to be concerned, but I will be fine. These trains seem very safe and well run.

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[touchallthebooks]

I guess I'm too particular. I'm glad you've found something you like though. [And she doesn't have someone forcing her into dressier clothes than she's used to. Then again, he supposes someone of her status can't get too much dressier than normal.]

I worry more about the people, honestly.

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[hylights]

Perhaps you could find a tailor and request some garments instead. I can't imagine there wouldn't be some, on a world this large.

[That seems a bit more reasonable, and she nods her understanding.]

Of course. No one can predict what any individual may do, and I'm not unfamiliar with the less savoury aspects of the world. [She had been attacked while on diplomatic missions, and she knew what her own people had thought of her in her failing efforts to master her power.] Even so, I've had no cause for concern so far.

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[bythewaves]

You certainly seem to be having fun there, milady! I would not mind a short hop, although I think I might avoid doing the whole loop!

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[hylights]

[She smiles, glad to see Maglor despite knowing he had been in her calibrations. In the end, what he had seen was less personal than many others.]

Maglor, hello. I find it very exciting to be able to experience something like this. We have some technology in Hyrule, but all of it is ancient - and we had to focus our efforts on things that could help against the Calamity. So to see it used for transport on this scale is a real treat.

I would be glad to have you accompany me for one trip. The next one should only be an hour. Would that be all right?

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[bythewaves]

[ He is glad to see there is no lingering unease, and smiles back ]

There is nothing of the sort in my world - so this is all new to me! But yes, that would be fine - where should I meet you?

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[hylights]

It will leave from Green Station, can you make your way there? It's one of the main hubs, near the tower that looks like a large tree.

[To help, she takes her communicator and aims it at one of the train maps on the wall. It does look like Green Station is centrally located.]

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[bythewaves]

[ He studies the image and then nods ]

Aye, I can find that! I think I remember seeing it - how much time before it leaves?

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[hylights]

Not for nearly an hour yet - I'll be there myself in about ten minutes. You can call me if you get lost in the station!

[Everything here is a warren of shops.]

[aspearing]

Agreed. It's always amazing to travel from world to world, isn't it--No, having the opportunity to see these worlds for ourselves is amazing.

[hylights]

[Zelda nods, glad to hear agreement. It's not SO weird to get excited by trains.]

So much of what I've seen is beyond even my wildest imaginings. I would love to find out how they make things hover.

[aspearing]

I'm sure that there's someone here who can explain it. I've heard that technology such as that isn't uncommon in other people's home worlds.

[hylights]

I can believe that. People here come from so many places.

[She remembers herself, and bites back a laugh.]

I am sorry, I haven't introduced myself properly. My name is Zelda.

[aspearing]

That's true. While it feels a little overwhelming, it does mean that the amount of worlds out there seems near endless.

I don't believe that I have, either. My name is Alisha - Alisha Diphda. It's nice to meet you, Zelda.

[hylights]

It's a pleasure to meet you as well.

It can be overwhelming, but I find it helps to focus on just one thing. [She smiles a bit and glances out the train window behind her, where the city is still blurring by.] I thought that this was where I wanted to start. If I can fully experience this one thing, then the rest will follow.