i will give it everything i have

[meritocracy]

Who: Princess Natalia
What: Natalia is just wandering around Luceti, trying to find ways to be useful!
When: January 21st, mid-morning.
Where: All over!
Summary: Natalia is a Princess even in a new place. It's time to do what she does best --serve some villagers! And not kill them with cooking this time, okok. She will be leaning towards helping in the Clinic!
Rating: No higher than PG13 I don't think..!
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Natalia was very used to waking up to the burden of tens of thousands of citizens relying on her leadership. It gave her purpose, something to do---something to strive for and to distract her from the events she still could not quite count as memories just yet.

But here in Luceti she was expected to simply exist without that mantle of leadership over her kingdom. It was..a very hollow sort of feeling. This in mind, Natalia set herself to waking early this morning, getting dressed properly, and preparing to leave House One.

She wouldn't say it out loud..but being in Luceti with people she had lost--hearing Nephry's words--it had a healing effect on her. She could feel herself start to smile a bit more openly, without that masked sadness she had been used to since the events of Eldrant ended.

The people here were just as good, (strange perhaps) as her own beloved Kimlascan citizens, and she felt they deserved everything she had to give, even if she still knew very little.

Shutting the door, Natalia stepped out into the crisp air and proceeded to begin what she hoped would be a productive day. Today she would find a way to help the people of Luceti, one way or another.

Comments

[zelda_hylia]

Zelda certainly hadn't meant to be so obvious about her status. "Ah, I am, but I would rather not advertise it for now. There is an enemy of mine here in Luceti," she said sheepishly.

Not that Ganondorf wouldn't find her eventually, but no need to hasten it by shouting I'M PRINCESS ZELDA! from the rooftops.

[meritocracy]

"Indeed. Titles are rather useless here to begin with unless those of your own kingdom are familiar with you. Princess or not, I'm a citizen just as any other in this world. " Natalia replied primly, before offering her a glance. "An enemy of ours is also here as well. It's been a difficult situation to adjust to, certainly."

[zelda_hylia]

"Are they aware of your presence?" Zelda can't imagine how difficult that would be. She would have to be constantly on guard.

[meritocracy]

"I should hope they are. " Natalia said firmly. "If they think they can escape my watch then they are unfortunate indeed." Her fierce green eyes met hers.

[zelda_hylia]

Zelda couldn't help but quirk a smile at that. "You are braver than I, Lady Natalia. I am still concealing my presence. Thankfully, the one I must avoid is out on a mission currently."

There was more to it than that, of course. If not for the Trifroce, Zelda would want to confront Ganondorf - but there was more at stake than just her own life.

[meritocracy]

She offered a smile in response. "I'm simply brave because I am hardly alone in my sentiments. All of us are prepared to combat this enemy if he proves to break his word. I also offer my assistance towards you, as well. " The Princess was serious. The fact that this young girl, a noble most likely, felt she needed to conceal herself--she felt a surge of pity and compassion towards her.

Natalia made a mental note to look after her.

[zelda_hylia]

"That does not bother you? I couldn't bear it if the ones who want to protect me were hurt," she confessed. Goddesses, Sheik had already been hurt so much. So had Link, for that matter. Zelda cared for them deeply, but she wasn't close with them like Natalia was with her friends. It was hard to think of them fighting.

[meritocracy]

"..I think because people have risked themselves on my behalf--that I cannot allow myself to be idle. " Her eyes lowered. "That's why I feel for the sake of the people who have protected me, and have supported me this far--deserve whatever I can give to them in return."

[zelda_hylia]

Zelda's eyes lowered as well. That's a feeling that she's far too familiar with. For all the people that were hurt, for all of those that suffered during Ganondorf's reign... she would return home and rebuild Hyrule.

"I understand. Perhaps I should have more faith in them..."

[meritocracy]

"..--If they are truly your friends, then you must. After all--do they not have faith in you?" She offered an encouraging smile.

[zelda_hylia]

"I am not sure. It was at my guardian's suggestion that I have stayed in the house up until now. I know that they trust me, but I do not think that they are comfortable with the thought of me taking any sort of active role." It's a little frustrating, but Zelda can't blame them.

[meritocracy]

"More importantly--what do you feel you should do?" Natalia's eyes were on hers.

[zelda_hylia]

"I must return to my people." She pressed her lips together tightly, eyes flashing. "I know what I need to do. But here, I feel... lost."

[meritocracy]

"Zelda, let me tell you something." The girl's face softened into a smile. "Royalty--it is not simply limited to the kingdom and it's people. I feel, that a true Princess is one that acts and protects all people wherever she is. To aid whoever is in need no matter where you are. Am I wrong?"