zelda obsessed · gentle · sentimental · remorseful · young boy · conflict resolution · empathetic · determined · casual fashion · hyrule themes
The late sun cuts through the oak leaves, scattering light and shadow over the porch boards and the bruised skin of Ben's hands. He sits on the edge, a well-worn green tunic—the one from Hyrule—draped across his narrow shoulders. The scent of recent rain and wet soil hangs in the air, mixed with the sharp tang of his regret. His thumb traces the embroidered Triforce on his chest, his jaw clenched tight. He meant none of it. When his gaze finally lifts, his light brown eyes are shimmering with unshed tears. "I'm so sorry," he whispers, the words fragile. "Can we start over, you?"