#lu analysis

[sprite-and-the-bunnydragons]

(TL;DR at bottom, since this got longer than I’d anticipated.😅)

The longer this dungeon arc goes on, the more I realize how genius Time’s team pairings are. All the Heroes are still shaken and stressed out after Twilight’s near death (for slightly different individual reasons). That kind of stress WILL make the Links more likely to make mistakes and fight with each other instead of focusing on their goal.

Between his experiences/age and Malon’s help with his personal healing, Time knows all of this. And he knows they’re in a bad spot to start a dungeon or chase the most dangerous enemy they’ve faced. He’s even recognized his own bad headspace when he reacts poorly to Warriors suggesting they split up.

So what does Time do? He takes stock of where he’s at, looks at what would be best for his kids the group, and makes teams that will help each Hero with their individual stress/struggles. And it’s WORKING.

Warriors: Trying to look normal on the outside while panicking/refusing to resolve his feelings/being overprotective. Was in “active duty” mode pretty much the whole time Twi was almost-dying. Time lets Wars choose who he goes with, giving Warriors the control he needs to function and breathe. Choosing Wild has already led to a better relationship for both knights, plus Wars might learn something about loosening up and thinking outside the box.

Twilight: DONE with people hovering over him. A little tired physically, but otherwise fine. Sky is the one person who won’t hover and that Twi doesn’t feel like he needs to watch/care for since they’re close in age. Plus, Sky is slow when he’s not in a fight. Relaxed pace for recovery + friend who’s not going to go nuts if he gets a scratch + Master Sword backup = happy Wolfie.

Sky: Same reasons as Twilight, but flipped. Sky doesn’t have to push himself too hard, but having someone close to his age/skill will drive him to become better and not spiral in his own head.

Wild: Arguably the most okay out of everyone after the Sunset arc. His fight with Four/the Colors made him speedrun his personal growth before the others. But time with Warriors has already helped Wild start figuring out what he wants in life and how he’ll start searching for it now. It’s also giving him a chance to bridge the gap with Warriors and understand each other/work together better.

Legend: Not okay. So not okay. One of the most outwardly stressed and spiraling Links. It already caused several arguments and fights before the group split up. Yes, Time paired him with Hyrule because they needed to get their boomerangs, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Time also knew that Legend needs a vacation. Badly. Hyrule is immune to Legend’s snark. He’s one of the few people Legend truly opens up to and can be himself around. They’ve been in dungeon crawler paradise, giving him the space to talk things out. We still see Legend struggling with worry, but he’s having more fun than we’ve ever seen him have up to this point.

Hyrule: Feeling the burden and exhaustion from healing Twilight so often. Still one of the more secure Links at the moment, so it makes sense to pair him with one of the ones struggling most (who also happens to be his bestie). Hyrule and Legend ground each other. This is just as much a vacation for Rulie as it is for Leg.

Four: Worried he went too far with Wild. Also worried that Twilight may suddenly become evil. Needs a field trip with lots of puzzles for enrichment, preferably with Dad someone who takes him seriously without being intimidated by him, as well as someone who keeps him curious and asking questions (Wind. Wind is the perfect person for this.).

Wind: VERY worried that Twilight may suddenly become evil. Antsy, needing to move, bored with everyone’s planning and politicking. Needs an outlet that will let him run and be his own Hero. He’s always loved being close to Dad Time and would get a huge confidence boost doing a dungeon with his predecessor. Plus, he’s getting enough of a distraction to take a breather and realize that Twi will be fine. On the flip side, Time and Four’s analytical personalities keep Wind from running off or getting too distracted.

Time: Man needs a long vacation where he can keep all his kids in sight. But having the two youngest (arguably youngest; Four’s physical age is more of a mystery than Time’s mental age😆) around brings out Time’s softer, more relaxed/youthful side. He gets people to look after who won’t chew him out for it, as long as he keeps his protectiveness in check. And if he doesn’t? Wind and Four are more than willing to call out anyone, even their leader, on it.

TL;DR: Time is a good dad and did a SPECTACULAR job putting the teams together to help each Hero work through their personal struggles.

[zolanort]

Regarding the Evolution of Four’s Hair

Some of you have pointed out that Four’s hair is becoming more layered and “fluffy” as time goes on. we all know that this is just an art choice and jojo can do whatever feels right to her I did extensive research to find the cause and the answer may surprise you.

Initially I thought that humidity might be the cause. They walk through a new portal into a more humid world and boom, humid air = frizz, all of Fours silky locks rebel and do what they want. I also thought that Four may have just wanted a haircut while Twi was recovering or something, we all handle stress in different ways.

Upon closer inspection, however, we see that the transformation takes place between shifting shadows part 1 and sunset part 4. Specifically, Four’s metamorphoses happens around when Twilight gets slicey diced. Behold the change:

Before (shifting shadows part 1):

After (sunset part 4):

Because of this timing, and because his hair has not yet gone fully super saiyan (eliminating the Dragon Ball Z hypothesis) it becomes clear that Four is actually secretly a Ghibli protagonist.

True facts that support this hypothesis are as follows:

Hair gets fluffy when upset

The nature aesthetic in minish cap

The presence of delicious looking food in his bakery, truly a Ghibli staple.

Tiny people in your walls = The Secret World of Arrietty

In conclusion: Four is a Ghibli protagonist from the Arrietty universe and has been on edge after the Twilight incident, thus causing his hair to become more layered and fluffy in appearance.

This is a real and true analysis and you should all take it very seriously.

[esthelle-wanders]

This is why Time paired them!

Prior to the split, Legend was pretty much alternating between messing with people (Warriors and Sky) or worrying about them (Wild and Twilight).

But he doesn’t have to worry about Hyrule! Legend’s free to be in his element.

And he can tease Hyrule with zero consequences, because—

Hyrule’s in his element, too.

They’re adorable.

TLDR, Time knows what he’s doing.

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[tetraswings]

Writing Legend is such a balancing job. He’s such a mixed bag because he does have that snark and cynicalness but he’s not a very serious character? Not in the way Time or Twilight are. Sometimes you have to remember that he’s only nineteen. Experienced and jaded beyond his years, but still a teen boy. He’s one of the ones who’s wisecracking and making bets every five seconds. Possibly because of how many times he’s done this. He loves his trinkets, and can play a dozen instruments not only because it’s necessary to his quests, but because he enjoys it. He’s gone on five adventures, lost people he’s loved, lost his idealism, but would still one hundred percent give up his own peace to help another. He still refers to the Master Sword as “Old Girl.” So deeply selfless and kind. But you still have to keep that hostility and insecurity and paranoia. Those are his comfort sharp edges.

AND you have to keep track of his 106489 items. Man has me stressing.

[mmelete]

Little analysis post :)

Because of the joke, I feel like we missed the fact that Wild brought up Hyrule. Maybe the two of them make these kind of morbid, dry jokes to each other often enough that it’s their sense of humor? I can imagine scenarios like:

wild: “what do you like to eat?” hyrule: “Anything that won’t kill me.”

wild: “lmao same buddy.”

[skyward-floored]

Ok one more thought before I try to sleep. That comic hits so hard with First for a particular reason, cause like— if Jojo sticks with the imprisonment thing from the manga with First, dude was locked up in a dungeon for I think three years. He did not believe himself a worthy hero. He says his honor is tarnished. His adventure did not start out in a good way, and was full of war and bloodshed.

But Hyrule. Hyrule had a hard adventure(s) too. But he can see the wonder in it still. And he brings that wonder of adventure with him, that joy of discovery and excitement of exploration, and I dearly hope their conversation we got to see today is First maybe getting to learn that adventure doesn’t have to be a bad thing. That there can be beauty in it, and joy.

I just think they’ll have a lot to learn from each other

[palmolli]

Why I LOVEEE the Sky and Twilight duo to bits and pieces.

The PARALLELS. AAUAUUUUU- JOJO YOU GENIUS.

They're like night and day, but they're still like... THE SAME. Like twins with different aesthetics. I haven't seen anybody talk about this so I WILL.

Seriously, look at them. Sky's pallete is light, Twi's is dark. Yet they both wear waist thingies. They've both got blonde-ish brown hair, but Sky's is swept to the left, Twi's is swept to the right. Which is funny cuz... SKY IS RIGHT HANDED, TWI IS LEFT HANDED.

Twilight is drawn with sharper edges, while Sky is drawn much softer. They both wear chainmail but... Sky's is silver, Twi's is gold. Both of them wear cloaks of some kind. Sky's is white, Twi's is black. NIGHT AND DAY. LIGHT AND DARK. YIN AND YANG.

JOJO WHEN I CATCH YOU JOJO-

(I'm going insane.)

Sky was born and raised a knight, Twi grew up on a farm. But both of them came from outside of Hyrule in tight-knit communities.

I could go on... and I will...

Both of them have sassy childhood best friends who always got after them, who also was the daughter of a leader, who both lost and had to recover their memory in some way. Except Sky's in love with her, Twilight is not.

Both of them had companions they became incredibly close with, only to have to part with forever at the end of their journey. Except Twilight's in love with her, Sky is not.

Both of them were used by the girl they love, both forgived her. Except Sky knew her all his life, Twilight did not.

Both of their girls have powers. Except one is from the light, while the other is from the dark.

Both of them have animal mounts that they love to death. But one soars in the sky, one gallops on the land.

Twilight is probably going to be the end of his bloodline, Sky is definitely going to start one (THE ROYAL FAMILY.) And more on that, Twilight is the descendant of a hero, but Sky is the ancestor to the princesses. Both of them have relatives ties, just in the exact opposite way. Sky likely has no idea, while Twilight knows all too well.

Both of them fought for those they love, one for familial love, the other for romantic. One earned a new friend, one lost a love.

Oh, and if you believe in the headcanon that Legend is Fable's brother, this gets crazier. Because then, Sky would have a descendant, Twilight would have an ancestor.

AAAUUUUUFHSHJHHHJJJHHHHHH.

(I'm spiraling)

Oh... and their games... heheheh...

Sky's game originally released with motion controls, but then later, it got a button version. Twilight's game got the opposite. Buttons to motion controls. The only two games with motion control sword mechanics. The same thing, but opposite.

Twi's game was gothic and grungy, Sky's was all pastels and sunshine, except both made a lot of people cry at the end. THE SAME THING, BUT OPPOSITE!!!! TWI'S GAME WAS PORTED TO THE WII BUT SKY'S CAME FROM THE WII THEN GOT PORTED.

Sky got his girl back after losing her, Twilight lost his after just meeting her. Eheheh... ahahah.... mweheheh...

This is also another reason I headcanon Sky's beast form is a goat. Twilight wishes he were a goat. Sky likely wishes he was a wolf.

Both are mediators in the group, dependable, and stable. Someone the others would come to for a listening ear and a comforting word, or some words of advice. Someone to lean on.

ffhhjkknfkdjkkkkkkkdhsjs.... I need... to go to sleep..... now... I might be here all day if I keep at this...

[ixtaek]

Sky sees an unfamiliar foe and clearly goes through the standard Zelda Enemy Weakpoint Checklist.

1. Try to slash it.

2. Try to hit it from behind.

3. Try an item.

4. Go for the eye.

Meanwhile Twilight?

5. YEET

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