I wanted to just start over (feat. Link)

[poisesidon]

[It had been a few days. Sidon's injuries had healed up nicely and he was back in full strength. Though he stood behind to be a good patient, knowing fighting treatment would anger his father and his senior council, he was too eager to get back to normal and not depend on the care of his loyal subjects. Sidon wanted to BE dependable, not be dependent on the hard work of people who deserve all the rest and care too for dealing with such a sensitive task.

Taking care of Link's injuries too. Sidon sought to it that Link receive top notch care as well.

As promised, he visited often for the sole purpose of being around his friend who did so much for him. But he tried to be respectful and not coddle him, that would be disrespectful as a warrior to another. Kindness was one thing, pampering like a child was another.

But today was a particular day, Sidon made arrangements to venture out...for what reason may have not reached many people's ears. Though perhaps, the rumors would start that Sidon was on the move to leave the city, and the King was holding back until he got full reasons from his son. Because many people were obviously against the idea, as they nearly lost their beacon of hope in the clutches of the Yiga.]

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[hyahro]

[Link takes the letter as it's offered to him, reading it over carefully. It's not surprising that Riju would send a missive like this, especially with their current state of affairs. And honestly? As much as Link does have a certain amount of sway just for being who he is...he really has no actual authority here to be asserting himself in the matters of the Zora and Gerudo. However, it's not in his nature to just sit back and not help when help can be offered...

So he's left at a bit of an impasse, struggling to decide the best course of action here. It's why he finds himself looking back up at Sidon, this time much less hard than he had been before as he passes the note back to him.

He puts a hand on his own chest, keeping it there but a moment before gesturing towards Sidon. Then he nods to that letter, keeping his expression soft as he does so.

The offer to accompany him is there. If not as a guardian, but as his friend who is just as concerned about his peoples' wellbeing. If Sidon were to object- or reject it outright- Link wouldn't press or make any attempts to follow or dissuade him.

At least...not when he knows trying to do so wouldn't bear fruit anyway.]

[poisesidon]

[As usual, Sidon continued to watch his movements. Especially his face. It softened a little which helped Sidon settle down too. His eyes were keenly looking onward, as Link handed over the note and made sympathetic motions with his hands.

No, that's not what that was. And it wouldn't be Link to just idly pass something on that concerned him so much before.

Self.

Himself, then toward the letter. Sidon was trying to read his movements and seemed to try to make extra effort to read them. Due to this being so dire and important.

Heart. Himself. Letter.

Offer himself.]

Link...do you...want to accompany me?

[hyahro]

[To that, Link's answer is to simply nod once, emphatically. He doesn't want Sidon to feel pressured; like he has to bring him along, or else he'll be unhappy or disappointed in some way.

It's simply an offer, not as a protector, but as his friend.]