>>5996593"I'm Prince Jinom of Hyrule and I have an urgent matter to discuss with King Efanas."
The old Zora bows perfunctorily "Well met Prince Jinom of the Hylians. I am Minister Totin, what business do you wish to bring to our king's attention?"
"I wish to discuss my people's conflict with the Gerudo and ask for King Efanas's help or at least his neutrality in the conflict."
"Very good, wait here a moment." Totin says before setting off at a leisurely pace into throne room. After what feels like an eternity the minister comes up behind the throne and whispers into the king's ear. The two exchange a short series of whispers, then the minister returns at a quicker pace than he arrived. "The king will see you now Prince Jinom."
Minister Totin leads Jinom forward and announces his presence to the king. "Prince Jinom of the Hylians." King Efanas, a large Zora at least twice the size of the guards who had escorted Jinom here, observes the prince impassively. His face betrays nothing and neither does his body as he sits formally attentive on this throne. The Gerudo woman stands relaxed to the side of the room now, the barest hint of a smile on her lips as the prince prepares to make his petition. Standing so close now, Jinom notices that lower on the fountain throne, around the king's feet are seated three other Zora who, judging by their finery and silver circlets, are Efanas children.
The one seated to the king's right makes no attempt to hide his scorn as he stares Jinom down on his approach to the throne. While the first one on the king's left seems more interested in the contents of his goblet than the matter at hand. Further left, the female Zora sits attentively. Her expression one of affable curiosity as she watches the proceedings before her.
"King Efanas." Jinom begins, bowing low before the Zora. "I have come to you in a time of great turmoil for my people. In this trying time, I ask-"
"Enough of the groveling Hylian." The scornful Zora interrupts. "You're late with our tribute and I don't see any carts laiden with gold and silver behind you. So, explain quickly why we shouldn't just take the deal so generously offered by the Gerudo and be done with you."
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