Ganondorf nodded half-aware of Dark Link's presence. He was still smiling. He was thinking as well. Oh, the things that could happen withing the next few days. It brought an uncanny pleasantness to the King of Thieves. Yilla cringed a little, but Ganondorf didn't see it.
"Yilla, fetch my plan book, would you?" Ganondorf held a hand out for the guard to place the requested item in. She obeyed. He took it to a desk and began working with a ferocity that would scare the feeble in character.
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The Happy Mask Salesman came to, slowly raising himself into a standing position. The sight he took in next confused him. The beast was gone and Midna and the Hero were talking civilly with one another. The Evil King was gone. The princess was gone. The shadow was gone.
Everything seemed peaceful. If it weren't for the fact that the stone of the Square grounds were shredded with bricks and chunks were scattered all across the space, one might believe that this meeting was one between two completely civil politicians.
What was more confusing was the color of the sky. If anyone else saw it, they paid it no attention. He had no idea what the cause was, but it settled uneasily into his heart. Something was not right, but he just couldn't put a finger on it.
He cautiously approached the Hero and the Twilight Princess, making as little noise as possible. He picked his way across the ruins of the street and finally came to a stop about five feet from either person. They were talking about saving Zelda. Then the Hero collapsed, presumably from exhaustion.
"E-excuse me..." He started out nervously.