C-Support

Basilio: Aye, Link! Glad I found ya!

Link: ...Khan Basilio? Can I help you with something?

Basilio: Some Feroxi pals and I are headed to the village pub. Care to come with?

Link: ...A pub, huh? I... don't think I'm interested... Sorry.

Basilio: Aw, come now! You'll be in the company of friends, mead, and beautiful women. What's not to like?

Link: Um... Most of that? I don't have anything against you or your men, but you guys can be... pretty loud... Add that to the usual energy that you'd find in a tavern, and that sounds like something I want to avoid... I just don't care for noisy places.

Basilio: Tch... You might think that now, but I'm certain your tune will change if you give it a chance. What about all the lovely lasses you'll find there? What are you gonna tell me next? That you're indifferent to matters of the heart? You're a young journeyman! Dammit, you're a world-traveling hero! You'll have women climbing all over you, I can already tell.

Link: ...That sounds terrifying...

Basilio: Bwa ha! Fearless in war, but scared of a woman's touch! You've got a lot of growing up to do, boy!

Link: ...I don't disagree... but in any case, I don't intend on looking for love in a tavern. Help yourself, but that's not for me.

Basilio: Fine, fine... If I notice any lustful ladies eyeing you, I'll keep them at bay. Does that help? Then you can just enjoy a mug a' mead and chat with ol' Basilio.

Link: ...I've never had alcohol before... I don't know if I'd even like it.

Basilio: Never?

Link: ...When it comes to beverages, I mostly drink milk.

Basilio: M-Milk?! Hell... Now I have to get you there...

Link: Am I even old enough to drink?

Basilio: Pah. It's nothin'. If the West-Khan vouches for you, no one will think twice. You can party as hard as you like, it's all on me!

Link: *sigh* I don't know, Basilio... I still think this is a bad idea.

Basilio: Damn it, boy! Quit being so indecisive! Look, all your duties are done for the day. War council is over, we had dinner, and you already got your training in, right? The night's still young! What else are you gonna do with your time?

Link: ...I was going to practice some songs on my ocarina.

Basilio: Wha- That child's toy?! I know I said you've got a lot of growing up to do, but this is worse than I thought...

Link: H-Hey... It's not a child's-

Basilio: Listen, Link. I'll cut to the chase. I want you to tag along because I think it'll be good for you. You're always so quiet, so closed off... I wanna see you let your guard down for a change. Have a couple a' drinks and some laughs with us. Help us get to know you better. What do you say?

Link: ...All right. There's truth in what you say... so, I'll go.

B-Support

Basilio: How you holding up, boy? You enjoying the life of the party?

Link: N-Not really... It's about as loud in here as I imagined it would be... I'm feeling a bit smothered...

Basilio: You haven't been chiming in much. I figured some liquid courage would get you to loosen up a little... Wait! The hell, kid? Have you even had a sip of ale?! It's still full!

Link: Ah... Just a small taste... I'll be honest, Basilio, it's disgusting. I have no idea why you drink this stuff... or how.

Basilio: That's because it's new to you. An acquired taste, like I mentioned earlier. Just force it down if you have to. You might hate it now, but you'll get used to it. And once you start to feel the buzz, you'll be glad you did.

Link: *sigh*... I'll try?

-Scene Fade Out/In-

Basilio: I'm back, kid. Sorry to leave for so long. Had to shoot my shot with that spitfire of a waitress across the room. I was convinced that she was checkin' me out, but it turns out I forgot to pay for the drinks... She sure as hell let me know...

Link: Psh... C-Coulda saved ya the trouble... No one'd go out with you of all people...

Basilio: Hmm? What're ya mumblin' about over there?... Oh, hey! You finished your ale! So, what'd you think? It's nothing special compared to what Ferox has to offer, but this Ylissian brew ain't half bad. I'd bet a handful of coin that it's grown on you, eh?

Link: ...Tastes like... like a Moblin's ass... W-Worst thing I ever had...

Basilio: ...The hell's gotten into you? Why're you slurrin' your words? You only had one drink, right? You couldn't have gotten plastered off that alone.

Link: H-Hey... Old man? You gonna shut your... your damn m-mouth already or... or am I gonna have to... do it myself?

Basilio: Bwa ha ha! When it comes to holdin' your liquor, you're the worst I've ever seen! Hey, Orson, get a load of this! Kid's off his head after one drink!

Link: ...Who the hell do those... those loudmouths think they are? I'm... I'm gonna have to... gonna have to teach them some manners...

Basilio: Woah, woah! Slow down, boy! I realize you aren't yourself, but I can't let you pick a fight with the other patrons. Let's stay at our table and have a nice, friendly discussion, all right?

Link: ...Tch... Nag, nag, nag... Navi, do you ever shut up? Why I always gotta listen to you, anyway? Just... Just let me do what I want...

Basilio: Navi? That an old friend a' yours?

Link: ...Oh... You're not... You're that old man... from before... Stop t-talkin' already, will ya? So... So annoying... Keeps goin' on an' on... Guess tha's all an old geezer like you is... is good for...

Basilio: Gods, I just wanted him to open up a little... I was not expecting tonight to head in this direction.

Link: ...And he just... just keeps rrr-runnin' his mouth... You better sh-shut the hell up, old-timer... I've about had it with... with you...

Basilio: *sigh* All right, Link. I need to get you outta here before things get out of control.

Link: H-Hey!... Hands off! The problem... The problem here is all these... idiots around us... n-not me... If they'd j-just shut their damn mouths... then there'd be no... no problem...

Basilio: We're in public, genius! You can't force people to be quiet in a tavern, and you definitely can't attack them when they refuse!... Why the hell am I even bothering to reason with you?

Link: ...Uh... Hello?... I'm the hero of... of time, y'know? Everyone has to do whatever I... whatever I say, 'cause they'd be dead if... if it weren't for me... Geez... You are sooo slow...

Basilio: We're leaving, boy. If you've got any sense left in you, you won't give me a hard time. Just follow me, and we'll be back at camp before you know it.

Link: ...You... You're the loudest one of 'em all... You must be... the boss of this temple... If I get rid of you... then I'll f-finally... finally get some quiet around here...

Basilio: Boy, you do not wanna make a scene here. Probably won't make a difference, but I'm giving you a chance to reconsider. I'll take you out in front of this crowd if I have to!

Link: ...Heh... You're so... full of it... I defeated the King of... of Evil... And you?... You're nothin' special... I bet you'll go down easier than a dodongo... I'll throw one a' these down that giant, yappin' mouth a' yours an' that'll be that...

Basilio: Holy sh-! Link, put that bomb away, god dammit!

A-Support

Link: Man... When's this headache gonna ease up?

Basilio: Haha! There's my drinkin' buddy! How you fairin' after last night?

Link: ...I feel awful... Not only does that drink taste terrible, but it also makes me feel like this the next day? I can't fathom why it's so popular...

Basilio: Well, you are a bit of a special case... Your alcohol tolerance is abysmal. All it took was one mug for you to turn into a completely different person. You've transcended the class of 'lightweight' and managed to become a 'featherweight'! Bwa ha ha!

Link: ...At least I've learned a valuable lesson... Stay far away from the mead.

Basilio: Hey, despite how you feel now, that was a hell of a party, huh? You had me freakin' out for a minute, but I'll be damned if I didn't enjoy myself! That was the most exciting night out I've had in some time!

Link: Please don't remind me... I threw a bomb at you, Basilio... in the middle of a pub...

Basilio: Hell yeah, you did! But don't get your panties in a twist, boy. No one got hurt, and I've already paid for the damages. All's well that ends well!

Link: But it didn't end well... I should have paid for all that, not you... and I'm supposed to be a Shepherd, yet I got so drunk that I started threatening the other customers...

Basilio: Oh, get over it, kid. Ain't that big a deal, honest. Once I stepped up to throw hands with ya, everyone else started cheering us on! They were enjoyin' the show, I can guarantee it.

Link: ...R-Really?

Basilio: So, like I said, it's nothin' to worry 'bout. I knocked you out, everyone clapped and cheered, and I carried you back to camp. Sure, there was a small crater left behind from the explosion, but it didn't stop the rest of those folks from partyin' afterwards.

Link: Ugh... All right... I'll just try to forget about it.

Basilio: Though, I gotta ask... Can you remember anything from your little mood swing?

Link: ...No, nothing... I only know what you told me.

Basilio: Psh! Damn... Despite being hammered back there, you put up a hell of a fight. I figured with us both usin' only our bare hands, it'd be an easy job knocking you unconscious, but you really made me work for it! Haha!

Link: Huh... Sorry, I guess... I wish I could actually remember our fight so that I could have learned from it.

Basilio: For a quiet twerp, you've really impressed me with your abilities out in the field. What would you say to fighting as my champion in Ferox's next tournament of the khans? With you on my side, I'd have no chance of losing!

Link: I, uh... I don't know about that... I've already got my mind on this war, so-

Basilio: Eh, I figured! Don't be too quick to turn me down completely, though. I'm a persistent fool. I can already tell we'll be crossing paths even after this blasted fighting ends, so you can expect I'll do whatever it takes to win you over!

Link: ...Thanks, Basilio.

Basilio: Huh? Thanks for what?

Link: You remind me of some friends back in Hyrule... The Gorons... They're warm, cheerful, positive people... and they won't hesitate to help a friend whenever they're needed... You're the same way.

Basilio: That so? Suppose that means you're used to my usual antics, eh?

Link: ...To an extent... I want to thank you because you've reminded me of how important it is to live life next to others. I mean... I've spent most my life saving the people of Hyrule and of this world... but I don't take the time to know them like I should... Even if it's in a tavern, I need to connect with people more.

Basilio: Oh, really? Can I count on you to tag along for our next night out, then? After last time, my boys and I would love to see you there, kid! You really know how to shake things up!

Link: ...Maybe... If I do, I'm not touching any mead, though.

Basilio: Hah! All right, fair enough, fair enough!

A/N:

The idea for Link's aggressive, drunken state is taken from a Fairy Tail/Zelda crossover fic by Tenrousha called "Link: Mage of Fairy Tail" (or at least that's where I first saw it done). Despite not knowing much about Fairy Tale, it was one of the earliest fics that I remember getting into, and a lot of my inspiration for how I write Link is owed to it. It isn't really an idea that's 'in character', I suppose, but it's fun to write.