princessofhyrule: (Default)
Princess Zelda ([personal profile] princessofhyrule) wrote in [community profile] seasonsrpg2023-03-08 09:25 pm

the wax and wane of beauty

WHO: Princess Zelda
WHAT: Exploring around, playing with powers
WHERE: Botanical Gardens, Weapons Training HQ, Public Baths
WHEN: March in general
WARNINGS: Will be added if needed
OTHER: I will match style if you prefer brackets!



Zelda arrived in spring and has spent a lot of time exploring Blossomcrown and the surrounding areas. She hasn't been so brave as to trek out to the spring segment - she wants to go with someone if she does that - but the city itself has been safe enough for her. She has been lost in the botanical gardens for what feels like hours and all of the plants there are so different than the Hylian flora. She wishes she could take samples but there's no way it would be allowed in a garden like this so, instead, she takes as many pictures as possible with her phone.

She currently is taking a series of photographs of some sort of purple thistle that secretes a waxy substance and she wonders what the uses of it are, completely unaware of anyone else around her.



Zelda would never consider herself an expert at the bow but she's good enough that she wants to learn more about it. She finds out from her phone that there's a training facility, she makes her way over to it with bow and quiver in hand. There are weapons masters here, too, and while she's busy nocking an arrow to launch it at a target that's already been set up. She'd hit the closer target easily but this further one is giving her trouble - she hits it but it isn't dead center.

"Curses," she says, nocking another arrow. "I'll get this, I know I will. I'm better than this.



After a long day of practicing archery, Zelda thinks the best thing to ease her muscles is to soak in the baths and while she intends to soak in the baths meant only for women, she's somehow gotten in the wrong ones and there are men here too. Her towel is close by on the edge of the pool, though, and she sinks in to her chin and feels like nobody can see her.

Except - a native takes her towel thinking it's been used and needs to be washed and she lifts her hand and calls out.

"I was using that still! I need it to get out of here!"
unchose: (❀ it's still not enough)

public baths

[personal profile] unchose 2023-03-09 10:16 am (UTC)(link)
[ Sakura stands in the way of the native who has taken the towel, wearing what seems to be an innocent smile. But there seems to be some darkness in each syllable she speaks in spite of her soft tone and polite words. ]

Excuse me. I believe the person you took that from was still using it. It'd be quite rude of you to snatch away a person's way of leaving. I'd like to ask for you to give it back, okay?

[ For some reason, the native seems to be a bit freaked out as they hand over the towel back and just speed walk away with nervous energy but it's fine--mission accomplished.

Sakura decides to approach Zelda, her smile softening. ]


I believe this towel is yours, miss...? Where do you want me to put it?
unchose: (❀ 'cause nothing's right with me)

[personal profile] unchose 2023-03-12 09:45 am (UTC)(link)
Oh-

[ She gasps a bit. That means that she didn't know this was a mixed bath? Nevertheless, she crouches down to place it on the corner after folding it a bit. ]

There we go. It's, um... Matou Sakura. [ She answers, polite as always. ] While this is quite an awkward meeting, I'm glad that you don't have to run out with people looking, Zelda-san.
unchose: (❀ like rain)

[personal profile] unchose 2023-03-16 11:00 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, of course... Oh- and please, call me Sakura.
unchose: (❀ kissing; i gently kissed)

[personal profile] unchose 2023-03-20 05:02 pm (UTC)(link)
It means "cherry blossom". It's a flower.
unchose: (❀ but you're just too bright)

[personal profile] unchose 2023-03-21 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
I see... that's quite a legacy, I suppose.
unchose: (❀ lie in bed and dream of sleep)

[personal profile] unchose 2023-03-23 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
Ahaha... my name is pretty common, though. It's not really that unique. But I think Zelda's a really pretty name!
unchose: (❀ but you're long gone)

[personal profile] unchose 2023-03-25 07:36 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you. Maybe I can show you what the flowers look like at some point, too--I know a flower shop that has them.
unchose: (❀ 'cause nothing's right with me)

[personal profile] unchose 2023-03-26 07:33 am (UTC)(link)
Yes--I was thinking of maybe seeing if there was any job positions there, perhaps.

Oh! Was there anything in particular that you found surprising?
silver_eyes_rose: (Default)

Weapons training

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2023-03-10 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
“Calm down. You can do it - just need to focus.”

Watching her with curiosity was Ruby, leaning on her scythe and watching Zelda act. She had the right idea, but she could tell she was getting frustrated.
silver_eyes_rose: (pic#14217772)

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2023-03-10 08:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Ruby grinned brightly at that. “That was awesome! See, I know how it is to feel nervous when training. Especially with something you want to learn.”
silver_eyes_rose: (Default)

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2023-03-12 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
(OoC: Good idea! I didn’t think of that! :P)

Ruby giggled as she pushed off of her weapon. “Yeah, Crescent Rose is really difficult. My uncle has a weapon like it, too. We’re the only ones who use ones like it.”

Well, as well as her mom.
silver_eyes_rose: (Default)

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2023-03-12 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
Ruby shook her head. "I made it myself. Refined it and modified it as I grew up. It's a prized weapon of mine. I rarely go anywhere with it."

"You should do the same, but only if it's something precious to you."
silver_eyes_rose: (pic#14217778)

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2023-03-12 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
"Keep it in mind for when you have to, okay?" Ruby said, nodding quickly.

"Ah, me? Eheheh, yeah. I'm a Huntress - Hunters and Huntresses are warriors who protect the world from creatures called the Grimm."
silver_eyes_rose: (pic#14217777)

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2023-03-12 04:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Ruby blushed at that. She's certain she's just talking about how they have such similar ideas and yet...

"Ah, th-thank you! That means a lot!"
silver_eyes_rose: (pic#14217773)

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2023-03-12 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
“You have wind magic, too?” Ruby said, surprised. “Do you… wanna work together to practice our magic?”
silver_eyes_rose: (Default)

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2023-03-12 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"Neither have I, but I have to get this down right! Especially if I'm going to protect one of my new friends!"

As she says this, Ruby's going to approach Zelda and try to hug her.
silver_eyes_rose: (pic#14217778)

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2023-03-15 07:22 pm (UTC)(link)
“I have no doubts about that, Zelda.” Ruby said, smiling warmly. “You need anything from me, just ask, okay?”
silver_eyes_rose: (Default)

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2023-03-17 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
“I’ll make sure to remember that. I’m not alone here, either…” Ruby said. “Though… you can call me ‘Ruby’. No need for just ‘Rose’.”
silver_eyes_rose: (pic#14217772)

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2023-03-17 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
“Me too. You’re really kind and sweet.” Ruby replied, blushing as she did. “Whatever you need, I’m here.”

And she hugs her again, sighing contently.
outofoffice: (600)

archery

[personal profile] outofoffice 2023-03-17 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
[ Venti watches her take one shot after another. He might mind his business normally, but her mounting frustration earns an airy chuckle. ]

Our bow doesn't always do exactly as we say~

Your form is good. You just need to work on your anchor point.
outofoffice: (575)

[personal profile] outofoffice 2023-03-23 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
[ Venti lifts one hand -- and a sudden breeze brushes an area high on her cheek ]

Make sure your thumb always presses there for each shot you take.
outofoffice: (525)

[personal profile] outofoffice 2023-03-26 06:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Venti breaks into enthusiastic applause. ]

See? Perfect!
outofoffice: (487)

[personal profile] outofoffice 2023-03-29 05:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I picked it up in honor of an old friend.

It's only fitting, then, that I pass on what knowledge I can, don't you think?
outofoffice: (596)

[personal profile] outofoffice 2023-04-01 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
A few years, at least.

[ LIKE, A THOUSAND, LOL ]

Your friend must not be here as well, I take it, or surely he would be giving you pointers himself.