Live Your Own Story in Hyrule

"What? How are you going to do that?" Red questioned. "We can't see anything from here!" He could barely make out the chains here. Watching him touch the chain, he took a step back. "You're not going to try to walk on them are you?"

"I'd ordinarily say that a question like that is crazy talk, but since it came from myself, I will say it's something that would have stayed firmly in the back of my mind." Revali notes to Red. "But, since it's out in the open, I believe it's reasonable to ask considering who we're dealing with, here." He smirks. "I like the fire arrow option, but I like the wand even better. Means i can keep some of these arrows around a bit longer."

The wolf thinks that the Rito are making sense. He reaches away from the chain and looks at Irina.

Upon touching the chain, a steady rhythm can be felt thumping away on it. It vibrates and clinks, steadily growing stronger over time and slightly taut.

"If it's not too much trouble, until I can replicate the magic you guys are using to speak with Wolfie, I'd really appreciate if someone could translate so I can be kept in the loop please." _Gatu asked politely, reminding the party he doesn't have whatever source of magic they have to speak with Link whilst in his current form yet._ "As for what I can understand of what the plan is from what I can piece together from the conversation between you guys bouncing around, it does sound viable. I say we try it."

Irina waits for Wolf Link to move to a safe distance and nods to Mipha and Revali. “Let's give it a try.” She holds the Wand of Marbris down until it touches the chain and, closing her eyes, channels some magic through it,

"That's because he hasn't said anything worth repeating. However, I can act as your official translator so you'll know every grunt, wolf, growl and whine." Revali volunteers himself for the job. "So, here's what he said. He suggested he wanted to...'Advance ahead and investigate.' That's it. See? Boring. I keep expecting him to say more exciting things like 'Come on Revali, let's kick some tail!'

"You're not missing out on much, trust me." He then eyes the electric wand and observes the current plan.

As the magic is channeled into the wand, the electricity leaves from it and charges the chain, giving it a soft aura. It travels until it cuts off, where the aura then wraps around an object that draws closer to the ledge and stops. Aside from the chain itself, nothing is visible, but the aura indicates something does, in fact, occupy these chains.

Wolf Link watches carefully, ready to jump at any moment.

"He has said plenty worth repeating. It may not sound exciting to you, but it doesn't mean his words are unimportant. In the intrest of ensuring there are no mistranslations, I will also help with describing what he is saying." Mipha adds herself in, if for no other reason than to keep Revali from just saying anything and adding to the confusion. "But Revali did translate correctly. He suggested advancing ahead to investigate, but we may not need him to do that if this wand is any indication."

Translation available: Wolf

“And he just said something important,” Irina adds, “He believes something came closer.”

Moving the wand to the side to ensure it does not shock anyone, she touches the space on top of the chains and right next to the ledge, checking if there is something they cannot see there.

_Gatu reaches slowly back and grips his Bow, ready to draw it in a flash at a moment's notice and loose an arrow._

With the wand moved aside, the aura disappears, however the touch reveals that an object is present. It's flat, feeling cool and metallic. The object remains at rest until it begins to move, sliding slowly away from the hand.

Irina might be in the range of the bow but is unaware of this fact in her crouching position.

"Wait..." she says softly when she notices the object starting to move away from her, and instinctively holds onto it with her hands before jumping on it and remaining in the same crouching position... if she does not fall.

"Tell you what, I'll think of a surprise and it'll be on the house." Fallon replies to Saria, jotting down 'surprise' and circling it. "Okay, that ought to take care of things and--" her head lowers to see her little one at the table. "Play? That is what you are offering after they have just arrived?" She smiles, giving way to the table so they can all take off. "Of course, they wouldn't say no to that offer."

She chuckles and clears the milk and water cups while she determines what would be good for them to eat. "Make sure you stay close by!!" She called out to them, ensuring her voice could be heard through and beyond the door.

"Okay, now what to feed to them... Perhaps some cuccoo tenders. I think that'll be good. Side of greenery and that ought to cover it."

That in mind, she quickly heads to the kitchen to drop off the glasses and put the order in. She then hustles towards the exit so she could watch them and wait for the order to finish.

"Okay Mommy!" Naomi says as she follows the other two, her brain immediately filing the instruction under 'Things that have been responded to and thus require no further thought'.

Out in the field, Naomi spreads her arms to the others. "So what should we play? How abouuuuuuuut" (points at Aio) "you're the heroic knight," (points at Saria) "you're the pretty princess," (points at self) "and I'M the ferocious dragon?" >:) Naomi raises her hands high like claws and stomps dramatically toward Saria. "IIIIII'M GOING TO EEEEAAAT YOOOOUUUUU!" >:O

Aio stares at Naomi blankly. He clearly didn't understand her. He wonders why this girl is threatening the other girl.

As he doesn't quite understand the rules of the game, he does the same and chases after Saria, holding his hands up like a dragon as well. He calls out "Raaawr!" and something unintelligible in his language.

Saria lets out a scream as both come after her and laughs, running. She looks at Aio and points at Naomi without stopping. "Attack HER, not me! We are the good guys! Dragon! Dragon! " She repeats, hoping to teach Aio a new word.

Aio begins chasing after Naomi, too, and calls her by what he thinks is probably her name, "Dragon! Dragon!"

Fallon opens the door and is immediately met with screaming and shouts of a dragon. She hurries outside, checking the sky and surroundings to see if one had suddenly popped up. Thankfully, there was no such creature and further processing allowed her to realize they were just playing out here. Of course, that's what they intended to do in the first place, but flashbacks of moldugas and spiders said otherwise. Briefly, anyway.

So, she heads back towards the walls of the inn and leans against them, watching them play and enjoy life for the time being. A refreshing change of scenery to what she knows lies beyond.

Naomi blinks at the swift derailment of her CAREFULLY CRAFTED FANTASY WORLD. o.O; At least Saria seems to get the idea and is trying to explain it to Aio -- but it looks like he still thinks _he's_ a dragon. Okay, well, maybe he can be a knight AND a dragon! Like some kind of...dragon man!

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"Ummm...OHNOES IT IS THE DRAGONBORN! BUT YOU WILL NEVER DEFEAT ME UNLESS YOU FIND THE, ummm, MAGICAL HELMET OF RAINBOW FLAMES! IT IS IN, ummmmmmmmmm...aaaaaa SECRET PLACE THAT--THAT ONLY THE ROYAL FAMILY KNOWS ABOUT!" Yeah, Naomi is totally engaging in AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION and not dumping her DM responsibilities on Saria. n.n

Those were a lot of words and Aio understood none of them! He continues to chase Dragon and shouts her name. He giggles with excitement as the air and sun and open space combine to create a volatile reaction of fun.

As the screams of the children echo through the field outside of the Wolfos, a tall imposing Gerudo woman cuts the horizon perpendicularly. She holds a spear and walks in a relaxed pace but with a serious expression. The expression softens when she sees the children playing, particularly the boy.

She stops and observes them by the stables outside of the inn.

Saria laughs and nods, pointing at Noemi! "Yes! Catch the dragon!"

Seeing Risa arrive, Saria hmms, touching her chin with a finger. She approaches Risa and Fallon and brings her hands to her back. "Excuse me, I have a question."

"As you know, Aio is living in the Kokiri Forest now. Do you know of any grown-ups that may help us build a treehouse for him?"

Risa crouches down to become eye-level with the forest child. She rests her elbow on her knee and says, "A treehouse?" She thinks, and says, "Sweetie, I am from the desert. I don't know much about trees. But I will find someone who can help."

Fallon laughed to herself. Of all the things Naomi could've been, a dragon...born was not one she expected. Yet, she could appreciate her imagination. Those bedtime stories must've sounded far more spectacular to her than she'd thought.

Spotting movement in the distance, she looked towards it and found it was a friendly face upon closer inspection. She smiled as Risa approached, acknowledging her presence with a nod.

With Saria now approaching, she then pondered her question, "You need help with one, hm? Well, I'm not much of a builder, but I can assist in whatever way I can. I'll have to ask my husband if he has any suggestions or ideas. All else fails, I could just read about trees and houses and then attempt to replicate it."

Saria grins, her hands on her back while she listens to them. "You are big and strong women, so I knew you could help! Thank you." With this, she goes back to playing with her friends.

GUUUHHHH!!! &gt;_&lt;; Being a DM is so FRUSTRATING! You put in all this work to give the players an intricate world to interact with, and they just want to be MURDER HOBOS that solve every problem by charging at it swords waving! "Okay, fine! TAG, YOU'RE IT!" Naomi shouts to Aio. Then she turns and dashes away.

Saria runs after the Wolfos family with Link. When they arrive at the temple, the kokiri's interest switches from the animals to the building. She runs to it, touching the wall and looking for the door curiously. "What is this place? Have you been here before?" she asks Link.

Link shakes his head. "I haven't. And from the looks of these vines, it doesn't look like anybody has been here for a while." He looks up at the stone walls and tries to peer into an opening. "Let's explore it!"

Saria grabs one of the vines to make a small climb to one of the openings. "Hellooooo!" She looks inside and hmms. "I am so curious to see what is in there..." She follows you, wondering if you fit into the opening.

Link barely fits but he squeezes in, pushing past vines and other plants. There is a sudden drop but plenty of vines to hold onto. He climbs down. Some light filters in from other windows and a hole in the roof. He reaches a large central room and calls out to you.

Saria almost falls as well, and not as gracefully as Link. She grabs onto the vines, almost getting trapped in them, but climbs down after Link and looks around. "This is place is so mysterious! I wonder how long it has been empty. We should be careful; there might be some skulltullas and deku babas around."

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A certain Gerudo chef is examining the few fallen logs at the edge of the Woods, turning them over and disturbing the life within as her little troop begin the trek to Kokiri Forest proper.