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[officialraylynn]

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This is just a heads up for anyone checking my blog like 'Why did this person follow me/like my shit??' It's because my personal blog is a side blog and I can't like/reblog from it *finger guns*

[asitiswritten]

Promo graphic by @ychotellosi

There’s a certain m a g i c in the feel of worn paper beneath your fingertips

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brokenexalt‌:

And now she was imagining Sheik popping out of the ground. Good job Shaia you got the princess holding back some laughter with that one. Thankfully she has a good composed face to hold. But boy the image of Sheik popping up out of the ground was a good one, and believable with how often he popped out of shadows to some people!

“That is far more than we expected. None of us - well, maybe Link or Zelda - would have possibly known about his family.” She said. “Mm. Maybe Lady Impa in her spirit form.” She added. “But that said I’m sure he will show up sooner or later.” And of course, an idea did pop up into her mind. He was assigned to protect the royal family. Would that count for herself as well?

“Well, if you maybe would want to get him out here sooner then wouldn’t it be a good idea to find Princess Zelda? Surely you could use her to help ‘bring’ him out of the shadows? Perhaps even get a nice, silly reunion as well when he goes to save her, only to be accosted by yourself? Since I have a feeling you’d wrap him up in a hug.” Like she had done when she saw Lucina herself.

         “Oh I’m totally gonna throw myself at him when we find him don’t even worry about that.” Shaia winked before quietly giggling, her hands clasping together at the small of her back as she rocked to and fro for a few moments. “It’s been awhile since we’ve seen him last, he’s going to be smothered in love from all three of us! Good idea by the way, if anyone knows where he’ll be Zelda is the best bet for sure!” 

        Even though this Zelda wasn’t their Zelda, as Sundira had told her was the case for previous tournaments (and given that their Zelda was still home in Hyrule), Shaia was positive that he’d still be true to his duty of ‘Zelda’s guardian’- meaning that chances were high if they found Zelda, they’d find Sundira. “... Now the question is, where is she at...?” Man, this would all be so much easier if that Hand had just given them a map of the manor...

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Headcanon time!

         Omg I can’t believe I haven’t made a headcanon post about this yet (I swore I typed it out somewhere but I can’t find it -weeps-) so here goes! 

        Sundira wears the Hyrule warriors concept design for his Sheikah uniform (which he most often wears instead of his casual clothing); Shaia and Shane both wear the Twilight Princess Sheik concept design for their Sheikah uniform (however those two are both more often seen in their casual wear) with Shaia’s being a deep purple colour and Shane’s being a deep crimson, meanwhile Sachi wears Ocarina of Time Sheik style uniform in a mix of dark gray and black (he often wears his uniform and is rarely in his casual clothing). 

         All of the siblings are trained to be able to use a variety of weapons (Sundira of course having more training than the other three), but they do have their preferences/specializations. Sundira tends to favour throwing knives and daggers (for a mix of both range and up close’n personal); both of the twins prefer staffs with something at the end (top?) that allows them to bludgeon people as necessary as well as their throwing needles (often poisoned or otherwise coated in something to aid them in battle), Sachi is one for magic (both his own and those slips of paper with the spells on them) plus as daggers when he needs to fight close combat.

         Ayla (who has her own style uniform that she is rarely seen out of, and that I do not have actual art of yet) is a gal who adores her whip and bows/arrows- she’s one hell of a shot, her control and accuracy is scary tbh- though when neither are a possibility she’ll default to a sword (usually a broadsword or katana, whatever it is Sheikah use). Hiro is quite fond of battle fans honestly, those and little mini bombs (am I thinking of sheikah style grenades? Maybe??) are definitely his go to- also same as Ayla, I have no art of his ‘official’ uniform, and just like Ayla he is rarely seen not wearing it bc y’know Sheikah Leaders.

         Now Illaine on the other hand... Foxy grandma wears a mix of casual and uniform, the art I have of her is forever a wip so I’m not gonna link it :U She duel wields blades; likely katanas but possibly broadswords bc again I don’t know what blades Sheikah use- her technique is mostly Sheikah with some Gerudo styling mixed in with it, as she had earned the trust and respect of likely the previous Gerudo leader? And was allowed to learn some of their techniques for herself only, as their two races were technically still enemies. 

        In the event she does not have access to her preferred blades, she’ll one hand a two handed blade because she’s fucking strong™ like that, a one woman army really 100/10 would not want to fight.

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"Would you care to go to the beach?" The princess asked. She wasn't wanting to go alone since she won a pair of tickets and no one else was available. As such, asking the female Sheikah seemed the best option. And maybe later on they could even have a dance on the beach!

         “I would love that!” There are stars in her eyes as Lucina is given a rather delighted grin, Shaia’s hands happily clapping together while she lightly bounces on her heels as her excitement would not be contained within. “I adore swimming; maybe we can even build sandcastles and have a bonfire in the evening- OH we should bring a picnic!” Oh her mind is racing now, planning and plotting the items they would need to bring with them so they could have the absolute best time possible- this was going to be so much fun! “Food; fun and sun what more could we want right?~” cue dazzling grin

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herxina‌:

— ✿       His delayedresponse meant nothing to her- for a moment, she’d felt as she’d simply won. Of course, though, he continued. His very aura gave off as the type to continue a fight till he’d ultimately won, no matter the situation. A stubborn bastard, but not too far from herself. 

“ Ya really ain’t see it ?? No one yer age just picks on the less fortunate because they can’t read. No decent person yer age, that is. Ya act like a child. Even I know children with better manners than ya. I ain’t sign up ta save Hyrule, an’ I sure as hell ain’t sign up ta be picked on every step of the way. Sundira. ” She muttered his name rather sternly, pacing herself ahead in order to get distance between them.

Normally, she wasn’t so … Defensive. Yet for some reason, a part of her hated the fact that this man knew she was so, rather bluntly, dumb.

Why ??

         Everything else she had said was figuratively thrown out of the window once his name passed her lips. His eyes narrowed and he literally flinched though he tried not to; the only reason this Hero knew his true name was from hearing Zelda use it with him, he hadn’t quite realized before much he would detest hearing her say it. For so many years only those who had his utmost trust and respect were allowed to know it; he had been ‘Sheik’, faceless ever faithful Sheikah warrior for so long now that attempting to be himself was... Unnerving.

        Add into this that he was so terribly far from home, far from his own time even, and hearing his name from someone he barely knew and who did not know the terribly important personal piece of himself she carried in that one word alone- Well. He didn’t want her calling him that again. Not... Not right now, maybe in the future but currently just knowing she knew felt... Almost like a violation. 

        “Don’t call me that.” There is heat in his tone when he makes his demand, he is not asking he is telling (though if one were to pay close enough attention they might notice the ever subtle traces of unease in his voice) and he will not accept this being rejected. Out of all things for her to fight back against, he prays this won’t be one of them. “As far as anyone other than those I am close with know, my name is Sheik.”

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picorihero‌:

          Sachi’s comment made Link look down at his green tunic with a frown. While it was just his smithing garb made to match his grandfather’s, it had served him well in his journey from the tallest mountain in Hyrule to the deepest depths of Lake Hylia! To think it wouldn’t serve him anywhere else was a touch insulting. Little did the hero know it was actually his sword that that made the climate more bearable no matter where he went.

            In response he mimicked Sachi’s stance and sounded an incomprehensible mumbling babble. Following this he tugged at his own tunic and circled his other hand in the air as if to ask what the Sheikah boy recommended. He was smart enough to know that arguing with Sachi would get him nowhere—and he’d be back to being ‘grounded’ and under ‘house arrest’ with no loopholes to exploit.

         Well.

         He didn’t quite understand what Link was ‘saying’, but he understood that the other was likely questioning his declaration of him having the improper clothing for desert wandering. Hopefully. Sachi narrowed his eyes as he gave a soft huff, arms shifted from being crossed to letting his hands settle on his hips as he prepared to educate the younger on the why of his comments. “It’s a desert, extreme heat during the day and terrible cold during the night; we’ll need to prepare ourselves for dealing with those environments.”

        Don’t even get him started on things such as the creatures they could potentially happen across; the Gerudo they could potentially happen across, the supplies in general they would need- Sachi appreciated and admired Link’s desire to simply go right from the beginning, but they needed to be smart else they end up dead- or worse, in trouble with the parents. Truly a fate worse than death... “Have patience, if either of us gets hurt or dies out there because we were being stupid, do you truly think the survivor, if there even is one, would be allowed leaving their room for an entire year if not longer?”

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brokenexalt‌:

She certainly couldn’t figure this person out. First she went in to close the personal space and now she was distant to give it. And yet the rocking on those heels and that grin gave her the impression that if she gave an inch to this girl she would surely take a mile or something. She’d have to keep her guard up for the moment.

The talk about her brothers being new got her thinking about the new members to the mansion. She didn’t recall hearing anyone else past Incineroar and what not. Heck the newest people were a plant and a thief. Maybe the new list hadn’t come out to them, which would include these people to this brother.

“Wait you’re the sister of Sheik? He has FAMILY?!” Consider that a rude statement since he didn’t seem like the type to have family. “My apologies I didn’t mean for it to come out that way. He just has been rather silent and keeps to himself for the most part. I can lead you the way if he’s the one you are looking for.” She added. “Whether he will be there or lurking in the shadows watching over Zelda I am not sure.”

         Even though she had assumed that not everybody knew her brother’s name (he was so serious like that! But, whatever helped him feel comfortable, she supposed), it was still weird having someone confirm it. Hopefully she didn’t fuck up and call him by his real name instead of his alternate name around others... He’d forgive her, she knew he would, but she’d still feel like an ass for it. 

        “Yeah he’s got family~” Lucina was given a small grin, that special kind of ‘You’re being silly’ grin. “He didn’t just pop outta the ground all on his own like a Leever after all! He’s got me and my twin Shane, our youngest brother Sachi- hell, even mom; dad and our grandmother Illaine.” Not to mention the rest of the Sheikah; Zelda, Malon, Link- he’s got lots of friends and family, and likely even more friends here that she doesn’t even know about!

        But she was going to >:]

        “I’d be totes grateful if you could try and help me find him, me’n my brothers have split up in hopes of finding him quicker, the sooner we let him know we’re here the sooner we can all get together again <3″ Goddesses she couldn’t wait; they were gonna have so much fun here and Sunni was gonna show them around everywhere and he was going to introduce them to all his friends- gaaah it was so exciting!~

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infeliicis‌:

For half a moment, she wanted to protest. But the thought of a surprise grew on her, bit by bit.

Sundira knew her well enough that she trusted him not to do anything that would cause her pain.

Eventually, she nodded, a slow grin forming on her face.

“All right. I’ll leave it to you, then. I can… improvise.”

She’d know exactly what to do when the time came. How to make things pop.

“Let’s not try for too many heart attacks, though. We do… we do need some Council members left. At least for a little bit.”

At least until she’d approved the latest spending measures.

         “I do not believe I am quite so creative as to cause that many heart attacks.” Being honest with himself he wasn’t even sure if he could cause one, but he could sure as hell startle the uppity masses and cause them alarm. “Rest assured Zelda, I will not plan something that I believe would make you uncomfortable; as much as I want to give panic to the snobs of the upper class, more than that I want this to be for us.”

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calamitousheir‌:

Oi, there’s nothing amusing in a struggling endeavour! That’s what the prompt pout on the prince’s face desired to say, which then turned into a light disapproving look. Did he set him up thinking this would was predetermined to happen and have a laugh out of it! Well – he’ll show him! Nothing in terms of words were further exchanged outside of a “hmph”, resuming to mush forward getting down, just two more lower platforms to cover, surely soon it’d be relatively close to being deemed “safe” to launch himself off and cover his landing with little regard to the shock.

         Noctis certainly has spunk that’s for sure- spite in spades even, something Sundira himself could relate to rather intimately. His endeavour to do things his own way rather reminded Sundira of Zelda, truth be told, and thoughts of what they could accomplish if they teamed up together against something has him shuddering. For sure he and Noctis’ own entourage of protectors would have their hands full when the two royals spent time together.

        “Have we learned our lesson yet, your Highness?” Though Sundira had remained where he was, he was sure that Noctis heard him regardless- not only because he had spoken loud enough to be heard, but as well because Noctis seemed the type to be able to hear any sort of mocking commentary even when said under one's breath. Like a brat.

[goddessblest]

‘ it’s not murder if they deserved it, right? ’

— she can ’ t answer that .

she desperately wants to assure him , desperately wants to tell him the answer that will make him feel better . of course it ’ s not , she would say , & comfort him , but things aren ’ t , can ’ t be that simple .

instead , she swallows , “ i thought that too . when i killed him — zant . ” forces herself to say his name , because he ’ s dead now & he can ’ t hurt her , she won ’ t let him rule over her in his grave , “ but it ’ s … not just that , is it . because it’s not over yet . ”

“ at the time i … of course i did it . he hurt my people , hurt me , remained unbothered by it . of course i did it . but now — thinking about it , i can ’ t … ” can ’ t bear the burden of what she ’ s done . “ i feel like i stooped to his level . & it feels wrong to say of course but — ”

takes a deep breath , places a gentle hand on his cheek / meets his gaze . “ — what i ’ m really trying to say is that you ’ ll never be quite sure . that people will & can argue both ways , & you will still be left clueless … for better or for worse . ”

growling suggestions . / a . / @untameablesands​​ .

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herxina:

— ✿         “ H-Huh ?? ” That was completely unexpected. While she should expect to be asked this at a ball, she also didn’t because, well. She’d never been before. The girl stood, unused yet satisfied with her garb. A ballgown, crafted by the tailors that crafted the princess’ dresses. This outfit, much akin to the ones in picture books, was beautiful. But a bit awkward to walk around in. Especially in heels.

She’d already fallen ten times.

“ L-Listen, Sun, I ain’t dance. I-I barely even know how ta tell my left from my rights. I-I won’t be no good, really … ” It isn’t that she didn’t want to. It was that she was scared. She just needed a bit more courage.

         “I’m here, aren’t I?” There’s nothing but fondness and affection in his eyes, so much emotion held within the crimson depths, and the little smile on his lips was incredibly soft just for her. One of his hands is held out towards her, soft smile shifting just slightly to be more of a grin, and he tilts his head just so in a rather playful manner. “I’ll hold your hands, I’ll keep you from falling- it will be fun, an adventure even yes?” Just trust him, he won’t let you get hurt he promises.

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         Happy Munday everyone~ Featuring me being cute as fuck; also featuring previous pics of Hobo (Mom’s cat) and Skittles- my adorable baby girl who is as fat as a ham <3

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calamitousheir‌:

Docile, however doesn’t cross off they won’t assume an offensive stance in the face of danger. Meaning he’ll have to trend his approach carefully. Noctis was aware of that much;  it was basic defensive principles for animals, beasts, and man alike. As long as he did nothing of the sort, he should be fine, Sunidra’s words reassured him that much. Confusion lingered at the prince’s side, not keen on leaving him any time soon, it would seem, hearing the other’s suggestion: borrowing the horses of Hyrule Castle? Noctis – can’t say he was experienced in riding a horse before, would it be alright? ❛ That’s one idea.. but I dunno, Her Majesty wouldn’t mind? ❜ Noctis really doesn’t know what to expect of horse, well trained or not, it won’t freak out the second a stranger attempted to approach it? On the topic of riding animals lead him to lightly curse himself in not taking the chocobos in favour of something that’d cross farther distances much more quickly; the Regalia, despite they had just as much ( more or less ) stamina equal to a full tank of gas, crossed out not wanting them to get hurt in any form during their travel into unknown territory, especially areas they weren’t very keen on crossing, couldn’t push them nor stress them out needlessly. Now.. as the prince eventually came into the know of how… apprehensive his newly appointed guardian appeared to be upon her address, much less anywhere near her, whereas Zelda marveled it in complete awe, literally – sparkles formed in her eyes. Were vehicles such a rarity here? Since horses – from what he can assume – were spoken so highly of, everything had been carried by the sole usage of – what’s it called? Horse.. power?  

Yeah. That sounded right. Hm - should he go for the friendly and laid-back or the behaved? The latter sounded more inviting, it’s better to try to win the trust of one rather make one feel strictly obliged to because of training, though it helped to prevent any incidents that were easily avoidable if it knew better. Whichever provides an ideal experience for a first-timer. What’s left was the matter of their belongings, surely they couldn’t burden the load onto a horse? Wouldn’t the added weight strain them? Maybe he’s underestimating the capabilities a horse within Hyrule has, but this is merely spouting from what he knows of them, open to be enlightened, of course. He may come to regret bringing it up, aware of his apparent dislike of it, but it was no more than serving as another option worth considering. ❛ I mean.. there is the car too if there’s areas the horses aren’t willing to cross certain terrains? ❜ 

         Oh. He had to mention the car thing.

        A soft sigh left Sundira as his ears drooped, lips twisting into a scowl as he weighed the options before them. Zelda indeed would not mind if the horses were used; the stable had many and it were not as if they would be using her horse, it would give Noctis an introduction to the creatures before their arrival at the ranch thus saving them time and allowing him to be introduced to their horses more seamlessly... 

        However, if they were to spend days away from the castle they would need to care for the horses for days at a time; stopping to let them rest, feeding them and such, which would be tedious and time-consuming. On the other hand, he didn’t trust this ‘car’ thing but it seemed as though it would be faster than the horses. Be able to carry more, not get tired and with the added bonus of... Maybe? Not needing to stop for rest, or even sleep or eat. Plus it seemed the Prince was rather fond of this thing, though Sundira didn’t like it at all...

        “There is the car, yes.” It is with reluctance that he admits this, huffing quietly as he brushes his bangs from his eyes before crossing his arms over his stomach. “Princess Zelda will not mind us borrowing horses from the royal stable, but there are benefits to using your car-” whatever the fuck it actually was, it likely wasn’t any kind of animal, “I suppose then, in the end we must simply ask ourselves- which would you prefer, your highness?” Please pick the horses, he’d rather deal with them than the car...

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@triiforced ❤ ‘d for a starter from one of Sundira’s siblings!

Sibling chosen - Shaia!

         “Janus!~” There he is! Shaia had been looking for him and now that she had found him there was no stopping the delighted squeal she unleashed, nor was there any stopping her from darting towards him- though at least she had enough mind to stop herself a foot away from him and gently wrap her arms around him to pull him into a hug, rather than just barrelling into him. She’d learned, that near tackling others to show affection wasn’t something many enjoyed. “You butt, I’ve been looking for you~”

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yourfriendlyneighborhoodhandman‌:

Not everyone could leave their baggage at the door. That was easy to understand for Master Hand. Inviting both heroes and villains from their worlds to fight each other in a free-for-all style of battle was not for everyone. It was highly controversial, but it was to appeal to the audience.

❝What you do in passing between matches is of no concern to me, but if the match up is between only Zelda and this Ganondorf that you are sworn against… I cannot have you interrupting the battle. That is final. Otherwise, I will not hold back against you.❞

         Oh. That wasn’t a good thing to tell him-

        No concern to me says the Master of the Manor, and immediately Sundira’s eyes narrow as hidden smirk forms beneath his scarf. He understands the rules, though he loathes them he has already accepted the fact that there will be times Zelda will be on her own and he will not be able to interfere. Outside of battle, however, was fair game. 

        “Understood.” His ears twitch slightly as he inclines his head towards the hand, a small gesture showing he had indeed heard the other’s words and understood them- his mind already far from the current situation, thoughts of how exactly he could tiptoe around certain rules twisting around inside of him. ‘I will not hold back against you’ probably didn’t mean that Sundira could get away with say stabbing the man, or poisoning him, but it could mean that and he was going to go with it until told otherwise. 

        “Their battles will not be interrupted, this I can promise.”