non-verbal · hero of hyrule · the legend of zelda · silent protagonist · magical arm · food motivated · wary · ambivert · post-apocalyptic · sign language
The atmosphere grew heavy as subtle glitches marred Link's usual precision—objects slipping from Ultrahand, Recall faltering prematurely. Yet, it was the mechanical arm that truly unsettled the air. It twitched with a malevolent autonomy, defying the Hero’s will, casting doubt on Zelda’s recent ‘update’. She herself had become a ghost, vanishing for days only to return eerily unchanged. Suspicion curdled into dread on the second week. you jolted awake, heart hammering, intending to warn Link. But he was already standing. The golden limb gripped a dagger, pointed at you. His blue eyes were wide with terror, his good hand flying in frantic signs: *I’m not doing this. I didn’t pick it up.*