December 23

Zelda got out of bed and stretched. She walked over to the calendar and checked the date.

December 23.

Under the date was a little notice that Zelda had messily written a few days ago.

Winter Festival at Snow Peak.

"Oh yeah! Today's the day!"

Zelda showered and got dressed. She ate a quick meal and ran downstairs. She came out of the castle doors and into the city. When Zelda made it to the fountain she was surprised to see Link was already there.

"So you finally made it Zelda. About time."

"Shut up Link! Don't mouth off to me when you were the one who was ten minutes late yesterday."

Zelda suddenly turned around. She scanned the area for a few seconds. Link realized what she was looking for when she looked down upon not finding it.

"I don't think they're coming. Sorry Zelda."

Zelda didn't look towards Link. She simply nodded and began walking towards the end of town. Link followed behind her with a look of concern.

What's wrong with her? I've never seen her so upset about someone. For some reason she's really taken a liking to this Zelgius guy. But when and how did she suddenly start feeling this way?

"Uh Zelda?"

"Yes?"

"When did you first meet Zelgius?"

"It was two days ago. I had just finished my scheduled check of Zora Domain and was at the fishing spot playing my harp. At first he startled me. It was the second time he had snuck up on me like that so I attacked him."

"You attacked him?!"

"Yeah I shot an arrow at him. He told me to."

"Uh why?"

"He said that he didn't think I would shoot him. And well I didn't. I shot it passed him. I thought that once he saw that I would actually shoot he would run off but he didn't. After I introduced myself we just went off from there."

"You seem really upset that he didn't come with us. Why?"

"No reason."

Link raised an eyebrow at the princess' response.

"I know you're hiding something."

"Believe what you want Link."

The two continued towards the train station. It was very busy as usual during the holidays. Zelda looked around at all the people around her. They wore such happy faces. Most were going to the festival with family or friends. She didn't want to be caught dead only going with Link. Everyone who only goes with one other person was usually a couple.

Dear god I hope no one thinks I'm going out with Link.

"Ten dollars please."

Zelda stared at the man blankly. She was still to busy running through her thoughts until Link nudged her on the shoulder.

"Zelda."

"Oh…what?"

"Ten dollars each."

"What? Ten dollars? This trip gets more and more expensive each year!"

"But Zelda you were the one who allowed an increase in the price when they called complaining about it not being enough last year."

"… Oh yeah!"

Zelda and Link handed the man ten dollars each and boarded the train. Zelda quickly took the window seat since she wanted to stare out it and think to herself. However Link was certainly not going to let her mind wander.

"So Zelda, what do you want to do once we get there?"

"I don't know."

"Are you alright?"

"Yes"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes Link."

"Zelda."

"What?!"

Link jumped back at Zelda's sudden aggression.

"What's you're problem?!"

"I just want to think to myself Link. Can you just allow me to do that?"

"…Fine."

Zelda stared out the window and waited for the last of the passengers to sit down. Two people sat behind them and Zelda rolled her eyes.

They better not be loud people.

The train doors finally shut and the train began to drive off. Zelda finally let her mind get lost in thought again.

Everyone already thinks I like Link! Even Link thinks I like him despite never saying anything! Ugh but I don't! He's saved this kingdom and me but that doesn't make me like him like that. Love doesn't work that way and no one seems to get it. I mean he's my good friend and all but that's all I want our relationship to be. Now that we're coming here all alone everyone will think we're on a date! This is just great. I mean god damn it! Just because he saved me that doesn't mean I should undress and put out for him!

"Hey Zelda?"

Zelda frowned deeply as she turned to Link. Link looked surprised at how angry she looked.

"Come on. You know I can't sit quietly for this whole ride."

"What do you want?"

"I have a question."

God damn it Link! If you have a question just ask it instead of telling me you have one! I'll obviously know you have a question when you ask it!

Zelda shook the thought out of her had and nodded.

"What?"

"You know I heard Peach and Mario are going out now. Isn't that cool."

"Yes it's great Link."

Oh god here we go again! He starts out saying how two people started dating because he thinks that'll make me want to start dating too. Oh god damn it! You're SO predictable Link.

"Yeah. Peach asked me if you had started dating."

"And you told her no right?"

"Well yeah but don't you think it's time that you maybe start thinking about it? I mean it should be fun being with the one you really love."

"Yeah sure."

Link watched as Zelda continued to stare out the window at the vast snow covered land. He thought about what to say for a few seconds before gently trailing his hand through her hair.

"Wow Zelda. It must take hours to get your hair this beautiful everyday. I mean it's so shiny and soft. There's not even one split end in it!"

"Yeah. Thanks."

"How do you do it Zelda? I'm sure other women are sure jealous of you."

"I wash it. I dry it. And I comb it. Oh and the split ends? I just got them cut a week ago Link."

Link watched as Zelda never even once glanced over at him. He frowned slightly but then replaced it with a smile.

"Has anyone told you how pretty they thought you were?"

"Yeah."

"You know I read a poem someone wrote about you. They said 'Her golden blonde hair shines beautifully in the day and her and her shining, sapphire eyes pierce through the night.' I find that statement to be not only amazing but also true. I like how they talk about your elegance with your hair and your strength with your eyes in the same sentence. What do you think about it?"

"It's okay, could be better."

Link looked down in defeat. He just couldn't get her to pay attention.

"Okay Zelda. I'll leave you alone now. But man! How come you're so upset about Zelgius not coming?"

"Because."

"Because why?"

Zelda finally turned to face Link.

"Because I really wanted him to come. I mean from the first time we spoke I knew there was something golden about him."

"Golden?"

"Yes. He's like no typical man. I mean the moment he told me I wouldn't shoot that bow at him I knew he was different. Most other men would have run off once I displayed my aggression. But he just stayed there. He's powerful yet emotional."

"Uh emotional? Zelda I didn't see one bit of emotion from that man."

"You couldn't see through his hard exterior. But I could. When we stood at Lake Hylia together it was amazing. He shared so many thoughts and ideas with me. It was just insane! People always think I'm a freak because of how in dept I see things but he agreed with me on it! He's a great man and I really want to become good friends with him."

Zelda turned away and quietly mumbled under her breath.

"If only there were more time."

Link stared at Zelda for a very long time. Zelda turned to meet his gaze and sighed. She jumped when she heard a voice from behind her.

"That's very nice of you to say princess. You have my thanks."

Zelda and Link both turned around to see none other than Zelgius staring at them both with a smirk on his face. Levail was next to him, trying not to burst into laughter.

"Zelgius! Levail!"

Both Hylians called out in surprise.

"You actually came?!"

"Yes."

Zelda folded her arms and glared at him.

"Why didn't you guys tell us you were sitting right behind us before?!"

"We wanted to surprise you."

Levail finally burst into laughter from Link and Zelda's facial expressions. Zelda looked to see that Zelgius hadn't taken that smirk off his face. She sat quietly for a while before her eyes grew wide at the realization.

"How much of that speech did you hear?"

"Every last word."

Zelda's face grew bright red.

"Oh uh…. yeah. So you're a good friend Zelgius."

Both Link and Levail were ready to fall out of their seats laughing while Zelgius just chuckled under his breath.

"I didn't know you felt that way about me."

"Shut up! I meant it as a friend!"

"Now entering SnowPeak Mountain. Thank you for riding with Spirit Tracks."

"Spirit Tracks?"

"Yeah they gave it that name after a certain event in history. All the tracks started disappearing and Link and my ancestors tried to get to the bottom of it."

All four got up and headed of the train. Zelda and Link moved forward as Zelgius and Levail looked upon the carnival in awe. It was enormous! There were hundreds of rides and even more games.

"I feel like a child again!"

Levail stated as his eyes started sparkling.

"Don't tell me you're going to cry over this…"

"But it's just so beautiful…"

Link laughed and threw his arm over his shoulder.

"You're adorable."

"What?!"

Link laughed at Levail's reaction and patted him on the back.

"Just playing. Anyways lets get started before all the lines get too long."

Link and Zelda dashed off while Levail walked behind them with a confused look on his face. Zelgius looked upon the towering mountain range behind the carnival. They were higher than any mountain he had ever seen. He thought back to his childhood how hiding out in the mountains were the only fun he had in his life.

"Zelgius come on!"

Zelgius looked at Zelda as she grabbed him by the arm and began pulling him with her.

"So where to first Zelgius?"

"Um…you can pick."

"Okay then I choose snow boarding!"

"What?! I'll have you know that I've never had experience doing that!"

Zelda turned and laughed at Zelgius.

"Yeah just like how you can't fish. Or canoe. You can watch then. Okay whose in for snowboarding?"

Link and Levail both raised their hands while Zelgius just frowned.

"So Levail. You know how to snowboard?"

"Yeah. I've done it a few times.

"A few? Well prepare to eat my dust!"

"Yeah sure Link."

The three paid for snowboards from a large yeti and got in their places at the top of the mountain.

"3, 2, 1, GO!"

Levail, Link and Zelda all sped down the mountain as Zelgius watched from a chair lift with the Yeti. The yeti turned and smiled at him.

"Who are you routing for?"

"I don't know actually. I guess I'll just route for whoever is in the lead."

"You having a good time?"

"Yeah. I guess."

Zelgius looked down to see that Link was in the lead. To his surprise Levail was close behind him. Zelda was struggling. She was taking it quite slowly.

"It seems that skiing isn't her strongest skill."

The yeti just laughed. Soon the finish line came into view. Zelgius looked down to see that Link and Levail were neck and neck. The crowd was going wild as the two men fought for the win. Zelgius turned to the yeti that was now narrating the situation.

"Oh boy! They're neck in neck! Will we have a tie or will we have one victor!"

Both men crossed the finish line. To Zelgius' surprise Levail made through it by a millisecond.

"The winner is, Levail!"

The crowed cheered wildly as Zelda finally caught up with a frown on her face. Link frowned for a second but quickly changed it to a smile as he shook Levail's hand.

"You were better than I thought. But beware that the great Link never truly loses."

Zelgius jumped off the chair lift once it reached the ground.

"I'm surprised at how good you two were."

"Thanks."

Zelda came down to greet them with a frown on her face.

"Well I guess you aren't to perfect princess."

"Keep that mouth quiet Zelgius! At least I tried."

"So where to next?"

"Well darling, there's always a little romantic boat ride we can flee to."

Levail looked freaked out as Link wrapped his arms around his waist.

"Please stop doing that. You're freaking me out Link."

Link laughed and let go.

"I know!"

Everyone turned to Zelda as her face lit up.

"Come on!"

Zelda ran off to a stand in the distance with the other behind her. Once she got there she slammed her hands on the desk, making the man in charge jump.

"I would like to volunteer!"

The man gazed at her in shock.

"You Princess Zelda? You want to do this?"

"No I volunteer him!"

Zelgius glanced around confusedly.

"Me? What is this exactly?"

"It's a pie eating competition!"

"Uh absolutely not."

"Come on Zelgius it will be fun!"

"If you call fun making a fool of yourself then yes it's plenty fun."

Zelda sighed.

"Man you're no fun."

"Well I'll do it!"

Everyone turned to Link.

"You?!"

"Yep!"

"But you're puny. How do you expect to win?"

"Hey! I got a good stomach! I'll take down anything!"

"Alright then Link join in."

Link ran in and sat down at the table. He looked at all of the competitors. They were all huge. Whether they were tall, buff, or just plain fat they were HUGE! They all looked at Link and laughed to themselves. Link just flipped them all the bird and leaned back in his chair.

"Three! Two! One! Go!"

All the men began to stuff their faces full of pie. The table quickly became a mess.

"You better win Link!"

Levail and Zelgius turned to Zelda.

"Do you think he's really going to win?"

"Of course he is! Once he gets started he'll never stop."

The next set of pies came in. This time they were cheery pie. The men all began stuffing their faces and glancing towards Link to see if he was losing his grip. But Link was inhaling that food like it was air. The third set came in. Then the fourth set. Then the final set was brought to the table. It was a rich and heavy cheesecake. As they began Link looked up at the remaining men. There was only two besides him. One of which looked like he was going to give in at any minute. Suddenly he turned from the table and vomited massive amounts of slightly digested pie.

The audience called out.

"Ew!"

Zelda found herself laughing while Levail and Zelgius turned away in disgust. Link was down to the last few bites of his pie but so was his rival. Both men struggled to finish what they had left. Link noticed that the man has just two bites left. Without thinking he shoves the entire last piece of pie in to his mouth and tried to swallow. He felt the pie coming back up.

No not now! I have to hold it down. I have to hold it down!

Link finally swallowed the final piece and stood up. The crowd went mad and swarmed him.

"The winner is Link!"

Link tried to jump up for a second to high five someone. Bad idea. He felt all the food jump with him. As he landed it slammed into the bottom of his stomach. He grabbed the trophy and ran to the nearest bathroom. Zelda, Levail and Zelgius all followed behind. The stood outside the bathroom and looked at each other as they heard Link vomiting away into the toilet. Finally after five minutes he came out.

"I told you I'd win."

"And you threw up in the process."

"Hey at least I won! Link put a piece of gum in his mouth to get rid of the scent of vomit and clutched his stomach.

"So where to now?"

Zelda looked around for a while. She held her hand to her chin. Suddenly it hit her.

"Archery!"

She raced down to the archery booth and paid for a set of thirty arrows and a bow. She turned to Zelgius and handed him a pair.

"Here."

"What?"

"Take the bow and shoot the targets."

"I don't know how to do archery."

"Oh come on! You haven't done a single thing since we got here. You have to do something or this will all be a waist of your time."

Zelgius felt like saying that it was a waist of his time but kept his mouth shut. He wasn't really enjoying himself but he didn't want to bring everyone else down with him.

"Okay fine."

Zelgius took the bow and held it awkwardly as he went into the booth. Levail and Link watched from the outside. Zelda looked around. All the contestants were male. She was literally the only female in the game. She looked over as one man pointed to her and laughed with his other friend. Another man walked over to her.

"This is a man's sport."

"Apparently not because I'm here."

The man just laughed.

"Don't you have some dishes to do?"

He expected Zelda to yell at him but she just laughed.

"No actually. I have my servants do it for me. They cook, they clean, and basically they do all the dirty work. Oh yeah did you know that eighty five percent of the, are males? I bet you didn't.

Zelda just chuckled under her breath.

"Oh and by the way. Keep up that attitude and you'll be doing the dishes. You want to know why? You won't have a single woman to do it for you. SO I suggest you change your attitude."

The man glared at Zelda before walking away. Zelda held her nose in triumph. She turned to see Zelgius fumbling with the bow.

"You really have no idea what you're doing do you"

"Well excuse me but I already told you that I was bad at this."

Zelda walked over to him and held his arms in the proper position.

"You hold it like this."

Zelgius just nodded and struggled to hold it properly once she let go.

"THREE, TWO, ONE GO!"

The archers all began to shoot the arrows at their targets. Zelgius finally shot his first arrow while everyone else was on their fifth or sixth. It flew awkwardly and landed in the ground a good few feet from the target. He shot another one that landed in a near by tree. His third one hit someone else's target. The crowd broke into laughter.

Zelgius looked over at Zelda who was shooting like a pro. She was hitting the center of the target a least half of the time and she never even missed a shot. The crowd was going crazy for her. When Zelgius shot another arrow it flew through the air and went out of site. Zelgius felt embarrassed as he heard the crowd laughing in the background. He turned to Zelda with a glare on his face but it soon left when Zelda gave him a reassuring smile. Zelgius sighed and turned to the crowd. They were laughing like crazy. Link and Levail were literally on the ground laughing so hard.

Zelgius wanted to glare at them but he couldn't. In fact a smile was tugging at his face. He turned back around and continued to fire, as everyone else was finishing up. Each arrow went a different way. He heard the crowd calling out to him.

"Hey if you can get a shot on the target I'll give you a free Ferris wheel ride! How about it."

Zelgius just looked back at the man with a smile on his face.

"If I can then yes."

The crowd had seemed to forget that the other archers had finished up. They were all cheering on Zelgius to get a shot on the target. Zelgius turned back to the target and now felt a grin forming on his face. Finally he let loose in laughter at himself. His shot began to grow even worse as he body tickled from laughing. Zelgius struggled to keep his balance as he shot a few more arrows. He picked up his final arrow and struggled to steady himself. He let it go and heard a loud pang. Everyone began screaming. Zelgius looked up to see that his final arrow had hit the target at the very edge. Zelgius span around to face the crowd and put his hands up.

"I did it!"

The crowd swarmed him with praise for finally making a shot. To his surprise then actually lifted him up and began crowd surfing him. Zelgius landed on his feet once he finally got off. Zelda, Link and Levail all approached him. Zelda laughed and pat Zelgius on the shoulder.

"You looked like and idiot out there. But at least you made the shot."

"Zelgius let out a loud laugh.

"I guess I did look pretty stupid out there."

The owner of the Ferris Wheel came over with a grin on his face.

"You got the free ride. I'll throw in your friends as well."

Link and Levail backed off.

"That's okay. We're going to the snowboarding again."

"Yeah I need to regain my lost title!"

Link and Levail ran off leaving Zelda and Zelgius behind.

"I guess it's just you and me then princess."

"Yeah lets go."

Link and Levail looked back as the two headed towards the Ferris Wheel when Link turned to Levail.

"Wow. I didn't know Zelgius COULD laugh."

"Neither did I."

Zelda and Zelgius took their seats in the Ferris Wheel.

"You two have a good time."

The door closed and the ride began.

"So Zelgius. Are you having fun?"

"Yes I am. I'm glad we did the archery."

Zelda smiled at him.

"Now that's a better attitude."

The Ferris Wheel cart reached it peak. It looked out at the entire mountain range. Zelgius gazed out the window in awe.

"It's amazing."

"You're into mountains?"

"Yes. I grew up around them. I almost lived on them since I spent most of my time there.

"They are really beautiful."

The two gazed out at the mountain range when Zelda noticed a hidden area. It was an elegant lookout at the mountains from a view even better than the Ferris Wheel.

"Hey Zelgius, when we get off I want to take you somewhere."

"Where?"

"You'll see."

The Ferris Wheel ride finished as the two exited the cart. Zelda instantly grabbed Zelgius' hand and dragged him along.

"Princess what are you doing?!"

"Shush! Just come on."

Zelgius noticed that the farther to the destination they went, the less people they saw. Feeling himself running out of breath he let go of Zelda's arm.

"Princess…. where are we going?"

Zelda continued to run so he just sighed and followed in a slow walk. Zelgius finally reached the peak of the small section of the mountain.

"Princess what are you…."

The peak had a small balcony that looked out through the mountains. Zelgius literally gasped as he looked out at the vast mountain range.

"Do you like it?"

"…. Princess…. I'm speechless…"

"Good."

The two looked out into the distance in awe.

"General Zelgius."

"Hm?"

"Are we friends?"

Zelgius turned to Zelda with a confused look on his face.

"Of course we are."

"Are we good friends?"

"Yes."

"Best friends?"

"I would put no other person in that place other than you."

Zelda smiled and nodded.

"Princess. Did you really mean what you said about me on the train?"

Well I…"

Zelda looked up at Zelgius for a while. A blush was starting to form on her face again.

"I meant it."

"I don't understand."

"What?"

"You called me emotional. I just don't get that. I don't feel that I show much emotions."

"But you do. You don't really realize it yourself but it's true. You enjoy poetry and you have a passion for nature. Those things most men would consider girly and unimportant."

"Okay but I still don't understand. Is that the only reason you feel this way?"

"Of course not. There are many reasons."

"Like what?"

"Well you're smart, strong, brave, and respectful. Do you know how difficult it is to find someone with all of those qualities at once?"

"It can't be that hard. I mean isn't Link all of those?"

"Yes but I just don't feel the same way for him."

"Do you know why?"

"Yes but I…. Just don't know how to say it."

"He's not your type?"

"No that's isn't it. I just feel really close to you. Closer than I ever felt to someone."

"How close?"

Zelda folded her arms and glared at him.

"As a friend Zelgius!"

"Princess I still don't get it."

"What?"

"How am I so special to you? I'm boring, I'm a loner, and throughout my life I haven't been the best person to others. I mean in all honesty I just think I'm a freak."

Zelda looked at Zelgius for a while. He had a look of shame on his face.

"Why would you see yourself as a freak?"

"Because I am. At least that's what I've been told."

"And who told you this?"

"Everyone that I've ever gotten close to. That's why I isolate myself."

"Zelgius you can't let people get to you. Didn't your parents tell you that when you were little?"

Zelgius swallowed hard.

"My parents?"

Zelda heard a slight squeak in his voice.

"They showed me how I was a freak the most."

"What do you mean?"

Zelgius faced the mountains and closed his eyes.

"They were ashamed of me. They didn't want me to be their son. Everyone in my family was like that. They would exclude me from all family gatherings they had. During Christmas I would often be locked away in my room for the entire day just so no one had to see me."

"Why would they do that?!"

"Because of what I am…"

"What?"

"I'm a branded."

"What's that?"

"You see in the land of Tellius they have beorc and laguz. Beorc are normal humans while laguz are similar but they have animal qualities such as cat ears, wings or tails. They can also turn into the animal they the share qualities with. A branded is a mix between both beorc and laguz. This kind of thing should never happen and is an extreme taboo. They say that every time a branded is born one thousand years is cut from the Earth's life expectancy."

"But if a branded can only be born from a laguz and beorc than shouldn't it be your parents fault you're a branded?"

"No it doesn't work that way. Once someone in the family is born from beorc and laguz parents there's no telling who will come out branded on that side. Their child may not be branded but their grandchild's might be. Someone on my father's side was with a laguz so my father carried the gene. He was a normal beorc and so was my mother but I received that gene and it activated."

"How would someone know if you were a branded?"

"Each branded has a mark on their bodies. It's in a different place for each person."

"Where is yours?"

"On my upper back."

"Does Levail know?"

Zelgius turned away from the princess. He shoulders shook slightly.

"I wouldn't dare tell him. He would hate me like everyone else did."

"Zelgius I doubt that he would. Also do you really believe in that myth about the world?"

"No but-"

"Then why do you hate yourself? You aren't hurting anyone by being a branded. It's not even your fault! You can't blame yourself for that. If people betray you once they find out you're a branded then you're hanging out with the wrong people. The right people are in this world. You just have to find them."

Zelgius didn't look up at Zelda. Seeing this, Zelda walked up to Zelgius and turned him around to face her. She then proceeded to slap him across the face. Zelgius held his cheek and glared at Zelda.

"What was that about?!"

"Wake up Zelgius! The world isn't going to stop and wait for you. Everyone isn't going to hold your hand while you cry over your past! This is the present. Do you want to be treated like this forever?"

"Of course not! Why would I-"

"Then get up and do something about it! Be assertive! Be aggressive! Tell them how you feel!"

"But I'll get killed!"

"Are you afraid to die?"

"No."

"Then why should that matter? Don't whine about something you don't like. Fix it!"

"…"

Zelgius glared at Zelda for a while but shook it off and nodded.

"You're right. I'll make that change. Even if it kills me."

Zelda smiled and nodded.

"Good."

Both of them looked at each other for a while.

"Zelda! Zelgius!"

They both turned to see Link running up to them.

"I was looking for you guys forever! Why are you too so far from the carnival?"

They looked at each other and shrugged.

"Ugh whatever! Well it's getting late. The carnival will close soon. Lets get going."

Link, Zelda and Zelgius met up with Levail and headed back to catch the next train. They made it back to Castle Town by ten thirty and came back to the fountain.

"So guess what you guys? I got my title back!"

Levail rolled his eyes and folded his arms.

"It was only by a second."

"I told you I never truly lose."

"Be quiet."

Link laughed and walked over to Zelda and Zelgius. He proceeded to wrap his arms around each of their shoulders.

"You two are pretty quiet. What did you talk about while we were gone? Did you confess your love for each other?"

"Shut up Link!"

They both called out as they shoved him off.

"Well you didn't say no."

They both glared at Link. Zelda turned over to Zelgius. She was surprised to see a slight blush on his face. He looked at her out of the corner of his eye and blushed even more as he turned away.

"Zelgius are you blushing?!"

"No."

Zelda moved to see his face but he turned away again.

"He's blushing!"

"I have no idea what you're talking about princess. I don't blush."

Zelda just smiled as she headed for the castle.

"Okay general I'll see you tomorrow then."

Once she was out of sight Link laughed and nudged Zelgius on the shoulder.

"Ooh Zelgius! Do you have a little crush?"

Zelgius covered his face to hide the evident blush.

"Shut up Link. We're friends okay? Friends! I'm just embarrassed that you would even think we were more."

"Okay then. I guess I'll see you later."

Link ran over to Levail and kissed him on the cheek.

"Bye honey bun!"

He ran away laughing as Levail clutched his face in shock.

"He kissed me! He really just kissed me!"

He proceeded to wipe his face. Levail began to follow Zelgius once he began walking towards the hotel.

"So general. What's the deal? Do you really have feelings for Princess Zelda?"

Zelgius stopped in his tracks. He didn't look at Levail as a bright blush formed on his face again.

"Uh…"

Levail just smirked at the other man.

"Oh. I see."

Zelgius walked briskly past Levail and went into the hotel. Levail laughed and followed him in.

That's all need to make my conclusion general.