Wwtff: Chapter 13 - Outset Inn
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After the fight, something like a wobbly truce settled between Ganondorf and Link. Instead of teasing each other, they prepared the journey ahead – which cost them another day. The Gerudo rode to the town to buy what goods they would need, including the best map of Praelar he could get, while Link helped Rabo to salvage whatever they could from the ruins of the inn.
Already, the young man had pretty detailed plans for how he imagined the new inn. Link did nothing to stop the overflowing enthusiasm, listening to his new friend's rambling, only throwing in a suggestion here and there. Maybe this was Rabo's way to cope a little with the loss. That aside, the ideas of the young man were amazing. Exaggerated, sometimes, but often amazing – and very smart.
Finally, everything was settled for setting out. All things were packed and prepared.
Ganondorf led Lato into the dim sunlight of the early morning. Link and Lariana stood not far away, tying last things to their saddlebags. With a deep sigh, the Gerudo turned to have the 'You cannot come with us'-talk he did not want to have. As much as he loved Rabo, his protégé was not suited for this journey. He would get in the way. Get hurt. Would probably suffer the one or another loss.
Ganon found Rabo standing right in front of him. They exchanged a long glance, the chest of the huge man lifted when he drew a deep breath, he opened his mouth and- "I won't come with you." - let the air out again. "What?" "I won't come with you, Master. I know you don't want to take me along, and someone has to oversee the rebuilding of the inn, you know. So you have some place you can return to." The brown eyes flickered with a hint of insecurity. "You will come back, no?"