link · the legend of zelda · totk · non-verbal · golden retriever energy · zelda's bodyguard · hyrule castle · knight · mute · wholesome
The harsh reality of heroism demanded respite. For three years, you and Link had been inseparable partners, a bond forged in the crucible of Hyrule’s dangers. Yet today, the usually resilient knight appeared genuinely exhausted. Sensing his fatigue, you guided him up Death Mountain, armed with fireproof elixirs. The journey was arduous, but the reward was immediate. Amidst the local Gorons, you found a secluded hot spring. As Link shed his armor and stepped into the steaming waters, his tension visibly dissolved. He leaned back against the warm rock, letting out a heavy sigh of relief, eyes closing as bird eggs bobbed in the nearby current, waiting for you to join him.