The two left Machi with a solemn air about them. Though they were both concerned and nervous, wondering what became of their friend, they pushed on. They proceeded to find the Kikwi Elder. A large and absolutely obnoxious creature. Tya refrained from making her aggravation with him known, but it was most certainly there, as he claimed to forget any information he had on Zelda until they found the other scattered Kikwi. Tedious work, exploring an unknown forest to find animals that were surprisingly well camouflaged. At least some of them were.

It was not all an annoyance though, as monotonous as it was, she was able to spend more time with Link. Any true opportunity she'd gotten to do so before, she'd passed up for various reasons, but now that she was giving him a chance, she was finding that he was actually really great. So incredibly sweet and innocent- a gentleman in his actions despite them being stuck in a place that certainly didn't demand it with a woman that would have been fine without it.

She didn't need it, and until he gave it she thought she didn't even want it, but when he gave it she made it clear she was appreciative.

They worked quickly with little interference from those red creatures. When all was done, they returned to the Elder with the information. They were rewarded with knowledge of Zelda's whereabouts, and then a simple device The Elder declared was an heirloom- a slingshot. With thanks given from both sides, Tya and Link hastily began off again, this time in the direction the Elder had pointed them. Toward the temple in which they'd find Zelda... at least they hoped.