Out from the Depths (OPEN)

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Lake Hylia - the epitome of serenity and grace in the province of Lanayru. It was certainly a spectacle to behold as it's calm waters glimmered beneath the midday sun accompanied by soft winds that hailed from the nearby mountains. Even in the current of Hyrule, there was always time to appreciate nature as it was and give even greater purpose to preserve such beauty. Saphe stood atop of a lowly cliff, one perched near the falls that overlooked the lake and all that inhabit it, dressed in her usual red tracksuit along with her infamous skull mask. She never left home without it, serving as a momento from a past long forgotten, and secondly a hideaway for her fairy guardian, Bi. "Wow. That's a lot of water." Saphe quipped and took the path down from the cliff side towards the shores. "But that's not the spring. It's much smaller than that." As she moved onward, hopping from one rock to another, Bi looked beyond the lake. "Mayhaps it lies yonder, entrusted to the guardian of the lake? Tis merely a short trek once we lay foot upon the shore of Hylia." The fairy was greatly knowledgeable and with a particular connection in all things magical in nature, Bi was a good compass as well. Saphe wasn't entirely convinced and seeing the stretch of lake Hylia, the Kokiri couldn't help but groan. [break][break]

It was quite a walk down from the cliff, but Saphe and Bi finally reached the shore as they intended. The clear water sloshed against the banks with a gentle tide as the seemingly young girl knelt near the water and placed a finger in. She traced lines in the water for a bit until she stood back up. "Chilly. Good thing we're not swimming today." Saphe said aloud and turned to Bi. However, the fairy was nowhere to be seen up close. "Bi?" The Kokiri took a couple steps along the banks in search of her companion but it wasn't long until she saw that noticeable purple glow hovering over something... or someone. She hastened her step into a jog to meet up with her fairy, only to suddenly find herself in the presence of a Zora. Saphe had heard of the people that lived in the waters, but twas rare to see one if you spent her entire life in the forest. Fortunately, Bi had taught her well in regards of Hyrule in general. "By the Goddesses, what illness had stricken this maiden of the lake? Dear Saphe, please do something! Might thy suggest a search for aid?" Bi urged as she fluttered close to the face of the Zora. However, most words often fell unheeded as the child of the forest plucked a stick nearby and prodded the unconscious being upon the cheek. "This usually works on fish."[break][break]

"Dearest Saphe! Cease thy antics!"

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Saphe truly did not understand what shameful display the Zora spoke about. People from all walks of life get dirty now and then, especially for herself when it came to the grotto. In fact, the Kokiri greatly despised the cleanliness Bi expects from her. It was an nuisance to wash her hair on the daily and the more she thought about it, Saphe started to be annoyed. So she shrugged at the Zoran mercenary, whom by the time Saphe had snapped out her headspace, introduced herself as Phima. Well, to say that's what Saphe managed to pluck out of the odd-speaking Zora. Do they all speak like that?[break][break]

"The name's Saphe," the Kokiri stated matter-of-factly, tossing the stick aside. "That little glowball is Bi. We were on our way to the magical spring 'til we saw you washed up on the shore. Thought you were dead." Saphe didn't seem much concerned for Phima, having a rather wooden appearance in a situation that might have warranted a stronger reaction to a wounded person. However, such teachings were unknown to the girl and thus, any compassion was lost to the wind. Instead, the Kokiri child walked circles around the Zoran mercenary, getting a better look at Phima. Her stare was intense as she picked up on the tiny globules of water falling from fins, the lowly shimmer from the Zora's scales and stature. "Hmmm.. The elders spoke of the Zora." Saphe spoke lowly before she stopped in front of Phima. "Thought you be taller... and a good swimmer." She crossed her arms and looked toward the lake. "Did a guppy attack you or something?"

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Phima’s head tracked along Saphe as she circled, though her eyes often leapt between her and the little fairy. It surprised her more that the fluttering little creature was capable of glowing with such a dark hue. [break][break]

Ah, but she could not ignore the stated expectations of the frank girl. It hurt her pride a little that she was seen as such an example. She distinctly remembered her accident: her fins were spread wide upon her descent into the lake… but perhaps a little too far. The branch that had snagged her surely would have torn off from her weight.[break][break]


“Aged one,” she stated with certain calmness, “Life is full of unexpected things, such as snagging the fin of this one on a cliff branch. Even the Zora are just as susceptible to unfortunate fates, no?” In more ways than a meager loss of momentum, she would have added. “Hmm, but to meet a fairy-child is rare for Phima. This is a first time, yes?”[break][break]


Her head turned down and around toward the lake, “... Ah… but sadly, this is not a good time. Something stirs in the Lakebed Temple that requires the attention of Phima.” She drew her bone spear and stamped it into the soil, “I do not wish for Saphe and Bi to be placed in such peril, but this one is grateful for being awakened.” The statement ended with a bow. [break][break]

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Even with her peculiar manner of speech, Saphe managed to keep up with the conversation. She nodded at the mention of unfortunate fates as this was something that she had witnessed from time to time. In fact, such ill-will was quite recent as she pondered in deep thought. Her solemn expression melted into a quizzical look as Saphe stood idly by, half-invested in the whatever the Zora had to say. However, the Kokiri did pick up on the fact that this was the first time Phima had met a fairy-child such as herself, thus wondered if it had been some time since a Kokiri walked the shores of the lake. "We Kokiri rarely travel outside of our home. I'm not surprised I'm the first Kokiri you've met." Saphe remarked, as Bi zipped into the spacious confines beneath the skull mask perched upon the child's head. "For goodness' sake, child. This poor maiden had quite an ordeal. Please, show some compassion or at least soften your tone." The fairy chided, watching the Zora from the hollow eyes of the mask. Saphe groaned.[break][break]

The fairy child continued to listen to Phima, as she brought up her concern of a temple. Saphe, of course, perked up when the Zora hinted at such a place. She knew the existence of temples dotted the land, from the distant sands to the heart of Death Mountain, but such adventures were forbidden to the children of the forest. Curiosity had Saphe by the reins and it was natural her eyes grew brighter. Bi picked up on the child's energy and sighed. "Oh dear. I know this look." The Kokiri jumped at the chance, unfazed by the notion of a perilous journey and waved away Phima's gratitude. A smirk was plastered on Saphe's lips as she took the time to roll up the legs of her baggy joggers and stepped into the shallow waters of the lake.[break][break]

"Are you crazy, fancy gills? There's a temple in this lake!" Saphe exclaimed, peering into the lake to get a better look. Unfortunately, she couldn't see much. "I never seen a temple before. The elders forbid it. Besides you said something is in that temple. We should check it out."

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