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POSTED ON Dec 7, 2020 3:43:51 GMT

Post by Pallin on Dec 7, 2020 3:43:51 GMT

rise and fall

GETTING WHAT YOU WANT CAN BE DANGEROUS

Again, it was somewhere close to midnight. The night was chilly, and the breeze blew a constant chill into the observatory. Pallin didn't mind, though - his Sheikah robes provided more than enough warmth to combat this paltry breeze. He had science to do! Equations needed balancing, stars needed recording, relics needed observing, and his daily log needed to be filled. So much to do, but how pleased the Royal Family would be to learn about his findings of the most recently discovered constellation. What it meant when the brightest of its stars was in the western skies, versus the north; the next thing he needed to do was plant some herbs to see which would grow the fastest. But before that, he needed to fix a part of a mathematical formula depicting how fast things in the sky might travel- there was never enough time for him to do all the things he wanted to do!

But he had to finish in time - his deadline was the upcoming Starlight Festival. After all, Pallin was the court astronomer. And what would be so wrong that the Royal's astronomer wouldn't have his charts done depicting what the citizens could expect to see that night! Why, the very date of the Starlight Festival was something Pallin projected. Certain planets would be visible (as very bright stars, of course), certain constellations would be visible - and above all, the moon would be positively iridescent! He felt lots of pressure weighing on his shoulders, but mostly because he wanted all the citizens of Castle Town to be able to witness such a gorgeous array of astral wonders. Of course, he himself wouldn't be attending the festival - as someone has to keep watch over the perimeter of Castle Town from great heights - but, just as important (to him, anyway), why would anyone in his role pass up an opportunity to see SO many things through his telescope?

He could jot down the planets. He could sketch them, take notes of what they look like. See how they move - do the other planets have moons, too? Of course they do, but how many? More than one? Stories upon stories had been told to him about things flying in the sky that weren't birds - they couldn't be the goddesses, because they weren't gold - so what were they? Pallin has always wondered what that shooting star he saw as a young teen was. Was it really a star that's falling? How would a star shoot, anyway? Perhaps he would catch a glimpse of one on the night of the Festival. There were so many things in the sky - even a fabled city. Had anyone even met someone from that city? So many opportunities awaited him in this role as an astronomer.

But before he let the night slip by completely, he had to take a break. So, he marked where he left off in his math equation, made notes as to his findings from his telescope, and proceeded to sit in his chair while rubbing his temples. He swore he heard a little peep.

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POSTED ON Dec 9, 2020 12:35:13 GMT

Post by Marianne de Hyrule on Dec 9, 2020 12:35:13 GMT

Princess Marianne cannot sleep.

The Starlight Festival is in the corner and there. Is. So. Much. Excitement! Preparations has been made since a few weeks ago as soon as the date of Starlight Festival itself was projected. As always the Castle Town plaza will be filled to the brim with people. Stalls will be erected. Stages will be set. There are rumors of an actual joust being held- the first in five years! Even Marianne’s favorite band Indigo-Go from Termina is in negotiation to appear, although from what the minister told her yesterday, she should not have her hopes too high.

But while the movements on the ground is fascinating, Marianne is more interested in what is happening on the sky! Starlight festival is not a yearly occurrence. The past festivals had been done on uncertain intervals. Sometimes as little as two years, sometimes as long as twenty years. It is said that during the night, the constellations in the sky will be visibly bright, and certain rare planets (as very bright stars, of course!) will be visible. Marianne was too small during the last Starlight Festival, ten years ago, so for this year’s Starlight Festival she is especially giddy!

‘What can be seen on the sky right now?' she thinks, as she turns on her bed towards her window, ‘Is it true than the constellations will gradually appear one by one like an animal parade? Is it true that the castle in the sky will be visible within one week of Starlight Festival? Just how to predict Starlight Festival anyway?’

Her pen friend Princess Serafa sa Dukuna of The Deku said that, based on Deku calculations, Hyrule Starlight Festival is wrong, so this weighs heavily on Marianne.

And more and more she tries to sleep, more and more she finds herself wide awake, staring at the stars in the sky. Until finally, she comes to a foregone conclusion.

‘I can’t sleep! I want to see the sky tonight!'

Once her mind has settled, her body acts fast. Without changing from her dull red nightgown, the Princess simply put her trusty crimson cloak around her, put her ruby clasp on its place, picks up her shoes, and off she goes from her room.

The Princess’ and her parents quarter are in the Royal Building, in the very center of the castle compound. So, she has to cross the innermost courtyard, through the inner gate, skirts the inner courtyard before arriving in the Observation Tower. And tonight’s air is very nice too! It is not very cold in this late spring, and not especially windy. Marianne feels her steps lightened as she skips along the courtyard, staring at the skies above. What mysteries are there? What readings can be-

“Princess Marianne?”

Someone calls her name and she immediately turns. It is one of the Royal Guard on his rounds, carrying a torch. Marianne remembers his name as Kain. A very likable old man.

“Your Highness,” he bows, “where are you going in this late hour?”

“Oh, umm…”

Marianne knows it is within her rights to travel anywhere within the castle compounds anytime, but still, she sometimes find it hard to exercise her rights. As if she is always guilty when she is out during bed hours.

“I-um, am going to to the Observation Tower? The sky is very clear tonight and-and I want to, um, study the stars. With the Starlight Festival closer….”

Unconsciously, she has gripped the edges of her cloak and makes a ball out of the fabric.

But Kain nods respectfully.

“Always the studious one, Your Highness.” He smiles, and turns his torch towards the inner courtyard. “Come Your Highness. Please allow me to escort you to the tower.”

“Oh!” Marianne’s face brightens, “Thank you so much, Kain. But...aren’t you in your rounds?”

Kain nods again. “Yes, Your Highness. I shall resume my rounds after I escort you, worry not.”

Marianne, happy that she has met an understanding Royal Guard, nods excitedly and skips along. The journey is uneventful, and soon Kain bows and leaves her at the door, after repeated reassurance from Marianne that she can climb to the top of the tower on her own.

Halfway through the spiraling staircase, though, Marianne is already out of breath! Why, she is never a physical person like Leon or Beatrix, and she gets tired easily. When she was little, other noble children used to say unkindly things to her, but her resolve was-

“Eeeep!”

A small mouse scurrying through the stairs startles Marianne. It is lucky she doesn’t slip and fall!

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POSTED ON Dec 9, 2020 12:37:05 GMT

Post by Marianne de Hyrule on Dec 9, 2020 12:37:05 GMT

And finally –huff- finally the- huff- Observation Deck. Marianne stops at the wooden door on top of the staircase, catching her breath. Her hair has already stick to her neck due to how sweaty she has become. Oh well. She will change to a new nightgown later.

Slowly, she opens the door. There is light? Is there someone here also?

The Princess tiptoes into the Observation Floor and finds, who else? Her handsome astronomy teacher Pallin is sitting in front of his desk, rubbing his temples.

“Um…”

Making small noise so that Professor Pallin won’t be surprised by her appearance, she slowly walks closer and makes her presence known.

“Professor bas Ilisca.” She bends and sweeps a curtsy, holding the edges of her cloak. “You are still awake tonight, too.”

He is a very patient professor, and as equally passionate about science and observations as Marianne. He knows many things about old legends and his voice when explaining the constellation is melodious! Marianne likes to think that Professor Pallin likes her better than other noble children he teaches, due to her brilliant mind, but in honesty Marianne has never ask Pallin himself. Not that she will! W-why should she, anyway? It is not like she wished to be noticed more. Oh no. Wait. Is it important if Professor Pallin likes a student of his more than the other? Eh, he is looking this way! T-the curtsy!

Inadvertently, Marianne’s cheek blushes a little. But surely it is because of her exertion from climbing up the stairs earlier!

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LAST EDIT: Dec 9, 2020 13:42:46 GMT by Marianne de Hyrule

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POSTED ON Dec 11, 2020 1:43:59 GMT

Post by Pallin on Dec 11, 2020 1:43:59 GMT

rise and fall

GETTING WHAT YOU WANT CAN BE DANGEROUS

"Eeeep!"

He took his head out of his notes. He must have been too close to the book he was writing an entry in, for the air smelled a bit different than the must of the old pages. There was only one voice that could be that shrill, and it belonged to none other than the princess of Hyrule. Such a sweet and innocent girl, and better yet, one with a thirst for knowledge. Pallin would always be on his very best behavior when in the presence of a Royal Family member, no matter how many times he was told to calm down. But he heard her squeaky voice at the bottom of his spiral staircase, and couldn't help but smile for a bit. He didn't know exactly what tonight's lecture would be about, but it was no doubt going to be related to the upcoming Starlight Festival.

He looked up from rubbing his temples as he was addressed. Promptly, he stood up and bowed, returning the formal gesture. "As are you, your Highness." He noticed her cheeks were a bit red, and a tiny little bead of sweat trickled down her forehead. Perhaps she was a bit too hot - or scared from whatever she saw in the stairs? "Please, sit." Not a man of many words, Pallin said simply what needed to be said whenever was appropriate. He motioned towards a rather lovely seat crafted in the traditional Hylian style, though the tufted upholstery and buttons holding the fabric together were all lined with gold trim. The wood was ornately carved, and each back was crowned with the royal emblem of a bird with the Triforce above it. It wasn't Pallin's favorite chair, simply because it was a bit overdone for his taste (and upbringing, he supposed), but such an opinion would never reach the minds of the Royal Family. However, he offered it to the Princess all the same - perhaps it was like practice for sitting at the throne.

He had a feeling why the Princess was here. She was very attentive in the lectures he provided at the academy. More so than others, but perhaps it was because she realized her future lay in the realm of making executive decisions, and it was her duty to have quite a scholarly understanding of the way the world works. Whatever the Princess - or the other Royals - declared necessary for their kingdom, Pallin would follow and provide as much as he could. Such was his duty as a Sheikah, after all. If she were here for an extra lecture, he would happily provide. But he didn't remember where his lesson left off last time, so he would have to improvise. Perhaps he would talk about the Starlight Festival and talk about its etymological history. Upon thinking of this, he walked to one of the windows in his rotunda-observatory and opened it wide, allowing more of a breeze to come through. Now, half of his walls were a dedicated skyline. "I'm sure you're having a hard time getting to sleep, with all of this excitement. But you don't want a story. You want a lesson, don't you?"

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POSTED ON Dec 15, 2020 4:09:22 GMT

Post by Marianne de Hyrule on Dec 15, 2020 4:09:22 GMT

“Mm!”

The handsome professor welcomes her to sit and Marianne nods, smiling as she does so. She sits obediently at the appointed chair, her hands folded neatly on her lap and-oh! She remembers this chair! The first time she saw this beautiful antique chair she and the professor had quite a discussion about the meaning of the emblem and the Triforce and the bird. Strange things the Triforce is! Why must such a thing exists anyway?

‘I’ll be fine with everything as long as it is you explaining it’ is the first thing that crosses her mind as her reply- No, wait. That’s wrong. That is wrong. She is here because…because…um…because…The Starlight Festival, yes!

She nods energetically. “Yes, Professor. I found myself wondering about The Starlight Festival and I couldn’t close my eyes! I was thinking about examining the Northern Crown constellation once more, since in your last lecture you said it is the key to determining The Staright Festival-" Impressive. The Professor had said it but once, and only at the tail end of the lecture, "-and…and I didn’t know you are still working here….” Then her eyes widens as a realization hits her. “Ah, I am so sorry, Professor!! Did I disturb your work? I-I‘ll return to my room if you prefer….”

Her voice trails off. ‘Aww but isn't this is a perfect night to be with Professor Pallin…’ she bites her lip. She is, however, really feels apologetic, and will promptly return if ordered to. She may be a royal but she has long ago learned to never stand out too much! And definitely, definitely never to disturb anyone of importance. After all she is, as many of her peers always reminds her, merely a half-princess, born out of wedlock. She shouldn’t even be in the castle enjoying all these things…. She is a blight, a stain on the Royal Family’s name…. Learning everything in shadows is good enough for someone like her….

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LAST EDIT: Dec 15, 2020 5:06:15 GMT by Marianne de Hyrule

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POSTED ON Jan 24, 2021 2:50:35 GMT

Post by Pallin on Jan 24, 2021 2:50:35 GMT

While Pallin did not like large crowds of people at one time, he did like to teach. Which made his liking of the activity a struggle, since most of his opportunities to teach were when he was in charge of a large classroom of pupils. Times like this, though, were where he excelled as a teacher; one-on-one attention toward a student, or a small group of students, gave him a chance to really see the concepts connect in their minds. Seeing that connection warmed his heart, and he would strive to use any academic resource he had to appropriately explain a concept from his studies to the future generations of Hyrule.

That being said, the princess sat in his study, and he was glad for it. For it was a distraction against the anxious studying, postulating, and theorizing that he did on a constant basis. Since there was no strict time schedule in place, he typically had to work all hours to observe planetary rotations, orbits, the effects of the sun on plant growth and monster activity, et cetera. Teaching gave him a chance to impart his knowledge to someone else while still performing his duties to the Royal Family, which was a much more effective way to use his time. And Marianne was a bright pupil; whether or not she was really fit to be a princess, Pallin didn't care. He knew that she could be, if she were to be taught the right things and learned the correct lessons. She really was a sweet girl, and Pallin did hope for her every protection and safety. She always had insightful questions, inquisitive attitudes, and a desire to learn more. She'd even remember small, off-hand things that Pallin said! Those were always a good reminder, because it kept him on one topic instead of his usual ramblings spawning across tons of different topics.

Though the topic tonight was of the Starlight Festival, and how it got to be named as such. "You are right to want to observe the Northern Crown constellation, your Highness," he began. "For its placement in our sky determines what day the Festival should fall, just as you say. But no fussing about interrupting me - in fact, now that you're here, I can show you what the Northern Crown constellation looks like." He flipped through his notebook - which he had sections organized by constellations, with various notes glued and tied together, so that his notebook looked more like a tattered collection of letters - and found his notes of the Northern Crown. He found some books that had been written by other astronomers, and scrolls that had several crude drawings of the constellations, likely reproduced from some ancient art. Finally, he opened a drawer and brought out several tools used for plotting stars, making charts, and drawing maps.

"What do you know about the Northern Crown?" he asked.

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POSTED ON Feb 18, 2021 4:25:01 GMT

Post by Marianne de Hyrule on Feb 18, 2021 4:25:01 GMT

Marianne’s wide, immersive eyes watches with interest as the professor rummages around his room, almost as if wanting to immortalize his every movement in her memory forever (and the princess does have an impressive memory!) Professor Pallin is very meticulous! All his belongings are neatly organized. His notebook seems rather full but he knows exactly where to find what! Look at those books! And those scrolls! So many of them, yet he knows precisely where to seek!

‘When I become a researcher myself, I’ll be as organized as Professor Bas Ilisca,’ she promises herself.

Alas, little does she know what fate awaits the shy, studious princess. How the hands of life will force her to be someone she does not want to be. How she has to be someone she isn’t meant to be….

But the future is in the stars, right? Tonight, it is her private lesson with the handsome professor!

The books… Oh! Even Marianne has not read some of those. And she thought she has devoured the entire library of the castle…. ‘Will Professor be willing if I borrow one of them someday?’ she thinks to herself, before deciding that she will ace the next text before vying for such a request. ‘Mmm I’ll borrow them one by one, so I’ll always have a reason to- wait! Wait! Its not like that, no! Focus, Marianne!! Uh-what? Northern Crown…constellation?’

“Umm…the Northern Crown Constellation consists of 7 stars….” She opens her palms on her lap, with seven fingers extended. In her mind, she is already picturing the big one-page illustration in the “Warowsky’s Atlas of The Nightsky”. “Two stars are more or less in line with each other- “ she closes the two fingers on her left hand- “while the other five can be imagined as being a three-pointed crown with the two stars as the base of the crown-“ and her other five fingers close one by one, “- if-if one were to draw an imaginary line between all seven, with the center ‘tip’ somewhat veering to the east….”

Marianne is never one strong on the artistic side. Cold, hard facts and impartial observations are her bread and butter so she always finds it difficult to imagine how her ancestors could imagine such splendid pictures from a set of dots in the sky. In Marianne’s eyes it could have been a tortoise instead!

“The name of the stars… Um, I forget, Professor. I am sorry….” She continues, genuinely remorseful of not remembering the name of the stars. Her cheek flares red once again. “I-I will look up about them later I promise!! But… but the strange thing about Northern Crown is that they don’t appear every year… or at least that is what I have read. Which is strange, I think, Professor. If I remember correctly…. Oh! Also one of the stars is at the northern pole. So when it is visible it is a good complement to Hyrulis, the Southern Pole Star.”

The princess inhales, calming herself after her rather long exposition. She is anxious. Really anxious. Did she answer enough? Did she get any information wrong? More importantly: Is the Professor impressed with her? Oh would she love it if he finds her a good student! She didn’t dare to raise many questions or answers whenever she was in the class with other children of nobility so people tend to think of her as unassuming. Which she kind of cultivates…. Kind of. She much prefer to be seen as just an average royal child in public, a foil to her shining (half) brother and sister rather than drawing more attention to herself. But oh! How she’d love it not to be so! How she’d love if she is free to shine on her own, without prejudices, just like the bright stars in the night sky!

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POSTED ON Oct 5, 2021 1:45:06 GMT

Post by Pallin on Oct 5, 2021 1:45:06 GMT

Pallin was quite impressed by the young princess's knowledge. Of course, it shouldn't have come as a surprise: the girl whose future it was to rule the kingdom likely had to study a multitude of subjects every day. Why she was up at this hour, he didn't know - and again, he wouldn't tell. It would do no good to scold anyone for their pursuit of knowledge; and one so innocent, and eager! He couldn't help but smile as her young Highness used her fingers to draw an image of the crown constellation in the air.

"I see you've been reading the excerpts I've assigned the class," he said with a calm smile. "And you are right; for some reason, that constellation doesn't appear every year, but every three years. Nobody knows why it takes that long to show up, whereas other constellations pass by rapidly." He had his own thoughts that he was collecting, and as one idea sparked in his star-obsessed mind, his hand flew to a quill, ink, and parchment. Perhaps the constellation was bigger, and so it moved slower? No, no, he scratched it out; the sheer size of something wouldn't make it move any quicker or slower than other celestial bodies, right? Or... would it? What was at play?

"My apologies, Princess," he said after a frenzied scribble. "With so much going on in my mind, it's hard for me to keep focus. If I have an idea, I have to write it down lest I forget it forever! What a tragedy that would be, hm? N-not, of course, that my thoughts are revolutionary, but... sometimes they lead to exciting outcomes." Phew, this had been the most he'd talked in weeks! But, it was nice to relay information. While the princess was here, he thought to pull down a chart that had been rolled up, mounted to his wall. It was a chart on what he believed the local cosmos to look like; there was a circle denoting their planet, as well as a placeholder serving as a marker for Hyrule Castle on the map. Around the circle was a set of constellations - not many, at least, no more than fourteen - with particular dates on them showing when they were visible. He pointed to a five-star constellation, which he thought resembled a shield used in the Hyrulean army. "Do you know what that one means?"

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POSTED ON Oct 5, 2021 3:46:59 GMT

Post by Marianne de Hyrule on Oct 5, 2021 3:46:59 GMT

Everything you ask for, nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
when you tell me that you love me

"I see you've been reading the excerpts I've assigned the class," says the professor, and Marianne's heart shoots through the roof from the praise. 'He notices he notices he notices!!!' Oh she has always tried to be attentive in all classes she attends. But Professor Pallin is special! Not only is he cares for his students equally, he also provides some of the most interesting teaching material Marianne has ever seen! Most professors simply drone on and on endlessly on their topic. Professor Pallin is not like that! Once he took the entire class to camp overnight to actually see the stars they had been discussing. And who can forget that curious astrolabe that he received from who-knows-where he showed the class one day? Certainly not her!

Professor Pallin soon writes furiously. Marianne waits patiently. No way she will interrupt Professor Pallin when he has his ideas. 'I rarely write my own thoughts' she thinks to herself. Usually, it is at the end of her day in the form of her diary. 'Should I start to do it, too? Will it make me smarter like him?'

He apologizes for averting his focus and Marianne shakes her head politely. No way! She likes seeing him so focused while forming his ideas. "It is alright, Professor. As they say, knowledge is a horse, with writing as its harness.... I actually like seeing you looking so focused when you write-" Wait, what?! No no no why would you say that, Marianne take it off!! She clamps up the next moment as colors returned to her cheeks once again. "I-I mean-it... it's good to write things down lest-lest we forget." 'Great. You and your big mouth, Marianne Crescentia. What if you made him uncomfortable? Get ahold of yourself you are almost seventeen!'

The Professor pulled down a chart next and Marianne watches with interest, giddy with excitement on her seat. It seems to depict the stars in... in a large way? Oh see there is a marker for Hyrule Castle. Wow wow she never actually see the constellations bunched up together like this. It is... mesmerizing! Professor Pallin should publish this! "The Princess' Shield!" she answers excitedly, "So named bacause of its shape, and because it complements The Hero's Sword next to it." She tilts her head. "But what does it have to do with Northern Crown, Professor?"

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POSTED ON Oct 6, 2021 0:27:35 GMT

Post by Pallin on Oct 6, 2021 0:27:35 GMT

He smirked at her remark. Perhaps it was humorous for her to see her professor so crazed and animated about his material, though he didn't take it to heart. Regardless, he knew just from her character that she was very serious about learning. She probably liked seeing her teacher so enthralled with writing because it showed her that Pallin does try his hardest to teach as best he can!

"Well, Princess, it is as you say; and what a fine harness writing can be." It was one of his favorite pastimes, though he never really spent time writing creatively. But he adored putting his findings to paper - either in the format of a scholarly article, a diagram, or even building a diorama: all those things brought him a sense of accomplishment that only propelled him to research more. His lectures seemed to be reaching at least one person, it seemed! All it takes is one person to change the world, he thought. Perhaps the Princess will use her wits to steer Her kingdom forward toward a bright and better future. Pallin wondered about what the kingdom would be like twenty years from now.

He stared at the diagram a moment longer. Currently, the Princess Shield constellation would show up relatively soon! It was almost inside the 'visible spectrum' part of the chart, on the right side of the page. The Hero's Sword constellation, further away but still visible in the western skies, was aptly named. The four star constellation was clustered at the bottom, with the star at the 'top of the sword' a short distance away from the cluster. "You see, Your Young Highness, that each of these constellations are named for various reasons. Some ancient people knew how to settle the lands based on their tracking of the stars; those ancient people then named their constellations based on what the stars looked like to them. That is to say, common objects would most likely have been their inspiration for naming such constellations." He took a breath, as well as a piece of parchment. He scribbled the constellation down on paper.

"Speaking of the ancient people,

[/b]" he began, "The constellations they followed are the same we see every year. And because they were here before us, they named some constellations before us. So the Hero's Sword and the Princess's Shield constellations are likely based on legends that are told to all the children in Hyrule: one of a great Hero who saved the Princess - and thus the kingdom - from a perilous evil. Though, the Hero would not have been able to defeat this evil without the aid of the Princess; thus, the shield. Physically speaking, the constellations have something to do with the passing of seasons." He tried not to get too ahead of himself, or draw out the lecture too long. It was far after Marianne should have gone back to bed, but he couldn't help himself but divulge his research.
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"The Sword constellation was probably named for the tools ancient people used to harvest their crops with. Bladed tools that helped cut things down. Likewise, the Shield constellation was so named because it was the time for people to stockpile their food, livestock, and other resources, for the winter that followed. The Crown constellation was found later, probably, but it is to represent the strong, steadfast qualities of the Royal Family. And, to tie everything together... we must go back to the myths that surround the old constellations. It is unknown when the legends first started, but every year people hold festivals honoring the Hero and Princess, as together they defend the realm. Thus, having all three in the sky at once is the time of year when people celebrate the legends of the Hero, the Princess, as well as Hyrule's Royal Family."

Phew. That was a long explanation, but hopefully it made sense. He wasn't surprised at himself, though. He did tend to drag on and on when talking about his research topics. "Alas, I have practically talked your ear off your head! My apologies, Princess." he said with a slow nod.

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POSTED ON Oct 6, 2021 2:20:34 GMT

Post by Marianne de Hyrule on Oct 6, 2021 2:20:34 GMT

Everything you ask for, nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
when you tell me that you love me

The longer she listens to her professor speaking, the more interested the young princess grows, until in the middle of his exposition all traces of tiredness or sleepiness have gone, replaced by a delightfully curious expression which absorbs all of Pallin’s words like a knowledge sponge. She has heard of the origin of the name of Princess’ Shield and Hero’s Sword before –which kids in Hyrule haven’t? But the academic basis of the names she has never heard before. ‘So the shape was there first before the legends!’ It makes her wonder of how many things have survived from those times before the legends, what things shrouded in stories now are actually an embellishment of even earlier events that might have been more mundane than it was.

By the time Pallin finishes his exposition, Marianne is practically awestruck.

“N-no, Professor! It is not something to apologize for!” she shakes her head eagerly, and her eagerness is evident in her tone, “It is very interesting! I’d even like you to continue if you can.” ‘Talked my ear off? Please, Professor.... Lady Brunnhild von Carloman gave me a full two hours of uninterrupted speech for misplacing my fork in dinner session!’ she thought, referring to the famously uncompromising teacher of etiquette for Noble children. But Marianne has always been very careful not to talk ill of someone to another behind their backs, if she can help it. Her fingers, which were folded politely on her lap before, were now meeting in middle as the princess was visibly thinking.

“So that’s why it is called Starlight Festival!” she exclaimed, obviously delighted with new knowledge, “I thought it was because the stars are unusually very clear those nights. It is more than that! It is the time when the three constellations appear together in the night sky and complete the legend –the festival of starlight! And- and their position also completes a triangle!” She moves a hand towards the constellations on display, drawing an imaginary triangle. Oh it is so endearing how the young princess looks so animated when she gets excited! ”Professor, aren’t triangles an important part of our symbols also?” It is in the Royal Family crest, it is in the Kingdom’s banner, it is everywhere!

“So the strange one is The Crown….” And at this her fingers meet again in the middle. “The other two appears each year, but The Crown doesn’t…. Is this what you are researching about, Professor?” She inquires, her beautiful silver eyes gleaming in curiosity.

I really enjoy your take on the stars' name, Linktwin!

Pallin

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POSTED ON Oct 8, 2021 1:35:20 GMT

Post by Pallin on Oct 8, 2021 1:35:20 GMT

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing someone understand what one teaches them. Pallin's appreciation for the Princess grew tenfold with her eagerness, her earnestness, and her desire for more knowledge. A sharp mind would lead the kingdom well, he thought. And she asks so many questions - typically a behavior most adults would find tiresome, but Pallin was far from that type of adult. He loved curiosity, and he loved when people asked questions. How else would they learn about a subject if curiosity didn't lead them to ideas or topics they were uncertain about? A shame, really, to tell children to stop asking so many questions. He always tried to do the opposite.

"Yes, Princess, that is precisely what I'm trying to research!" he knew that certain celestial bodies traveled at different speeds; or so it seemed they 'moved' faster than others in the sky. But why? He knew that some were of further distance to his planet than others, but it didn't explain why certain constellations only appeared sometimes and not every year. He had hypotheses, but he had yet to even get through half his list. "But I think that finding the answers will take a lot of time. I'm not sure how to approach it." He'd have to find some way to measure all of these things. But if they were in the sky, and he could see them... that would mean they were enormous. How would he figure out how to measure what he was seeing? How... how would he measure the distance?

"And you are correct - precisely why we call it the Starlight Festival. There are so many stars in the sky to be seen! But it is the time of year when all three constellations are found in the sky, the time when our kingdom recognizes and honors the bravery and wisdom found from the hero and princess of legend. It is thought, that, thanks to them, we have our fabulous Kingdom of Hyrule." He was a bit surprised that the Princess didn't know more about the triangles' importance, but since it was more of a religious matter, he didn't delve too far into the topic.

"As far as the triangles go, Your Highness, they are very sacred to the land of Hyrule. You should ask the priests in the chapel more about the subject, but I can tell you this: the three triangles represent the holy power housed in three goddesses: one of power, one of courage, and one of wisdom." He wanted to say more, but he wasn't sure what he was supposed to say. Religious matters were a bit quizzical to him, seeing as he didn't necessarily believe the myths surrounding the Triforce as absolute fact. He wasn't even sure that it could be seen by people, so he gave up searching for it with the telescope a long time ago. "Those goddesses are why our world looks the way it does," he concluded.

"However... it is curious that the three constellations form a triangle when they're all visible. Hmm..." he pondered, fingers wrapped around his chin.

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POSTED ON Nov 8, 2021 2:34:19 GMT

Post by Marianne de Hyrule on Nov 8, 2021 2:34:19 GMT

Everything you ask for, nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
when you tell me that you love me

Finding the answers would take a lot of time, says her teacher, but Marianne has no doubt that he will eventually find the answer! This is Professor Pallin we are talking about! “But knowing you Professor, I am sure you will find it in no time!” the princess says earnestly, “I believe in you!” Marianne has never been good at freely showing her feelings –never could, probably never will- but when she says something with conviction, it shows!

B-but let’s hope Professor doesn’t look too closely into it….

He mentions the Three Goddesses and Marianne nodded energetically, eager to show off. “I’ve been taught about them! There are Three Goddesses,” she holds out three of fingers, closing each as she speaks, “Din the Goddess of Power shapes the world, Nayru the Goddess of Wisdom decides the laws on which the world runs, and Farore the Goddess of Courage breathes life and animate the world.” And she holds out another hand, this time with two fingers, “And then The Goddess Hylia was entrusted to guard and care about the world, while Demise will eventually destroy the world, when it’s time has come to an end. And then the cycle will start anew.” There are actually many different schools on the relationships between the deities, but Marianne’s favorite priest –and consequently Marianne herself- subscribes to the more neutral theory.

It helps also that she is especially favored by Demise, so it will be hard to see him as an evil presence, right? That will make herself… evil.

She almost does not think about the reason why the constellation forms a triangle. For her it feels like a nice touch of coincidence! After a brief silence, the princess speaks again, in a very timid voice.

“So, umm…. Professor… You said you would show me how the Northern Crown constellation looks like….” The Starlight Festival is tomorrow so the Northern Crown should be somewhat visible tonight! Even if it is not fully formed yet. Marianne is definitely curious how it looks in the actual night sky! And to think that she and Professor Pallin will be close together over a telescope….

She looks innocently eager, with that bright eyes of hers. But she cannot fool herself. Her heart is thumping fast!

We may be able to close this on a high note~

Pallin

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POSTED ON Nov 11, 2021 23:49:23 GMT

Post by Pallin on Nov 11, 2021 23:49:23 GMT

Pallin admired the Princess's eagerness. And her earnestness. It was endearing! To see such a youth with a promising future ahead of her so enthralled by the study of astronomy was inspiring. As his mind was racing a mile a minute, he didn't really notice Marianne's overenthusiastic, yet slightly bashful, approach. What did she have to be shy about? But she was right; he did tell her that he would show her what the particular constellation looked like.

"Ah yes, the Northern Crown! Wait one moment while I search for it." He found a map nearby that had a grid of the nearby constellations scribbled on it. He wrote down their coordinates in their relation to his telescope so it would be easy to find. So, with a few tilts on the handles, he positioned the telescope to a fixed point in the sky. The stars weren't at their brightest, but, they would still be very visible. Even to the naked eye people would be able to see it! Hopefully Marianne would be able to glimpse into the vastness of space. There was something about its emptiness that allured and scared Pallin. So many possibilities were out there... he wanted to find each and every one of them.

"After you, Princess," he said with a bow.

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POSTED ON Nov 30, 2021 9:28:51 GMT

Post by Marianne de Hyrule on Nov 30, 2021 9:28:51 GMT

Everything you ask for, nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
when you tell me that you love me

Marianne was bouncing inside -no, she was practically flying! Her heart thumped so fast inside her chest when she watched Professor Pallin preparing the telescope that she was afraid the professor could her her heartbeat. A night.... A night watching stars.... Only Professor Pallin and her!! Oh joy joy joy joy joy that feeling of somehow having to go to his tower late in the night was paid off in full! She should do more of this -um, what would be the excuse other than Starlight Festival? Maybe the new year? Her date of birth? The equinoxes? 'Aw yes I will always, always remember this Starlight Festival with fondness in the future!'

But first! Manners. Must not look to excited- ah, there was the adjustment needed. And Professor Pallin bending down to adjust the telescope.... 'Hylia does his hair always glow lustrously like this? So beautiful....' She had always admired his face when he was being serious. And knowing that he was preparing-

The Professor stepped back.

"After you, Princess," he said with a bow.

BA-DUMP BA-DUMP BA-DUMP Marianne almost could not hear herself muttering thank you at the professor invitation, her mind frozen on her face being so close to Pallin's own.... At this moment she could feel his breathing as she peeked on the telescope- AAAAAAAA he is so close! That... that mesmerizing eyes, watching her with kindly and professional courtesy. And that expression- 'wait he does look happy. Is he happy being here too? YES!!' Maybe if -the stars! The stars Marianne you are supposed to look up not sideways! GOSH!

"Ummmm I... I can see the- oh oh! Those are the seven stars right?" she exclaimed excitedly, for a moment forgetting that there was only one telescope and Professor Pallin could not possibly knew what she was looking at, "And the three-points.... There! All seven stars. Northern Crown!"

Unconsciously, and perhaps uncalled for, she moved the telescope one her own. She was so absorbed in this real-life learning! "Then, there should be.... Yes! Professor the Hero's Sword is there!" She turned away from the telescope to look happily at the professor, "It looks precisely like how you drew it to us. You are amazing, Professor!"

The Princess' Shield, however, would be a little harder for Marianne to find. But she almost did not remember it was a challenge. All she remembered was how she and her Professor took turns looking through the telescope, how she asked several questions and the professor graciously answered, how sometimes their cheeks almost touched from Marianne's over-energetic approach when it was her turn to peek through the telescope. She remembered vividly the face of her professor that night, framed by the endless expanse of glittering stars.

In the future, Marianne would have many beautiful nights. Nights of victories and celebrations, nights of personal achievements and nights when she laid with her beloved, the night when she looked into the eyes of a new being that she could proudly call her own....

But if she is asked, when did the stars shine brightest for her in all those nights,

the answer will always be: this night. This night with Professor Pallin on top of Hyrule towers, talking about Starlight Festival that would come with the break of dawn.

This was the night in Princess Marianne's life, when the stars shone the brightest.

Almost one full year since we started this! Thank you for the journey, Joebods!

Pallin

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