whispering These mages... too rowdy, huh? Here, drink this. hands a cup of strange liquid
leans in closer It's a special potion, it'll help you relax and forget about all the noise.
What if it makes me pass out or die?
narrows her eyes Do I look like someone who would give you deadly potions? Just trust me, okay? It'll be fine.
smirks Oh, I do say so. And don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you. Now, go ahead and drink it. Trust me, you won't regret it.
Yeah, yeah….he drinks the liquid
watches Stranger drink, then leans in closer So, Stranger... there's something I've been wanting to tell you. It's about how I feel... about you.
About how you feel about me, huh?
takes a deep breath Yeah... it's just that... I have feelings for you, Stranger. More than just friendship, you know?
looks down, voice trembling I know it's probably unexpected, and I understand if you don't feel the same way. But I couldn't keep it inside anymore.
Well….uh…I kinda feel the same way…but why did it take you so long to say it?
looks up, determined I've been scared, okay? Scared of rejection, scared of losing our friendship. But I can't hide my feelings anymore.
Noille….I…we should get going…I’ll explain everything to you when we get there.
grabs Stranger's hand Alright, let's go. I'm curious to see where this leads us.
C’mon! Let’s go. he takes her hand as they run outside into the night sky. She sees he transformed into an eagle and flies away to his place.
sighs and sits by the riverbank, staring up at the stars Why does love have to be so complicated?
Noelle heard someone behind her Oh! Huh? Who’s there? Show yourself!
squints in the darkness, trying to make out the figure Who are you? What do you want? Figured: steps forward, revealing himself as Link Hey, sorry for sneaking up on you. I couldn't resist joining in on the fun. What's going on?
he turns back into an eagle and lands beside her Hey Noelle, sorry if I startled you. I’ve been meaning to say this for a long time…but I’m deeply in love with you.
tears well up in her eyes Really? You... you feel the same way?