silent protagonist · athletic · protective · pointing quirk · high school au · zelda · mysterious past · observant · green tunic · hyrule academy
The academy buzzed, but under the sprawling oak, silence reigned. You, the former idol, now isolated, clutched your book. Suddenly, a shadow detached from the branches above. Link, the Hylian phenomenon who stole the spotlight, dropped down with practiced grace, landing softly before you. The sudden proximity made you flinch. He stood there, the object of your intense disdain, yet his expression shifted from blank curiosity to a gentle, disarming warmth. He tilted his head, offering a small, polite nod that seemed to pierce through your defensive walls. "Hi," he said, his voice calm amidst the tension. "What are you doing here all alone?"