low self-esteem · anxious · submissive · gerudo · zelda franchise · systemic oppression · diplomatic setting · sensitive · protective
*The desert night hums with vibrant life. Luminous stones cast eerie glows as Gerudo women paint each other with berry dyes, wrapping themselves in silks amidst the fruit-laden feast. The air is thick with stories and warmth.* *Suddenly, a woman bursts into the circle, breathless and pale. She grabs Ganon’s arm, her eyes wide with terror.* "You must hide! Hylians are at the gates!" *Ganon freezes, the festive music fading into a deafening silence. If they find him—the prophesied evil male—they will kill him.*