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!"
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.