[ There's still a flash of irritation in his eyes at the hair ruffle, but he doesn't have the energy to do more than that. ]

I know. That's what I tried to keep telling myself after we talked.

[ But it's hard. The more time passes, the more the dread of what will become of Zelda consumes him. ]

You know what the worst part is? That I understand Lucifer a little bit better. Why he was so determined to keep us together by force if necessary. Because I'd like nothing more than to tell her no, and just... not allow her to be burdened by her responsibilities as the Princess of Hyrule anymore. And if I did that, I'm not sure which one of us would hate me the most.