[This wasn't the time to worry about how she might see him. He'll apologize as many times as it takes once she's rested. Once they're both rested.]
[He pushes himself to a kneeling position and turns to Zelda.]
L...Look, I know you probably hate the idea but...I'll be alright as long as it's you.
[He doesn't wait for an answer. He scoops her up and wearily pushes himself to his feet. His knees are knocking and he's only got so long before his body gives out. He's got to get her to bed. He wouldn't be able to do this if he didn't trust her implicitly. If she didn't make him feel so safe.]
[So, he takes the two or so steps necessary until he's standing over her bed, awash in the moonlight with a determined, resolute look on his face.]
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[He pushes himself to a kneeling position and turns to Zelda.]
L...Look, I know you probably hate the idea but...I'll be alright as long as it's you.
[He doesn't wait for an answer. He scoops her up and wearily pushes himself to his feet. His knees are knocking and he's only got so long before his body gives out. He's got to get her to bed. He wouldn't be able to do this if he didn't trust her implicitly. If she didn't make him feel so safe.]
[So, he takes the two or so steps necessary until he's standing over her bed, awash in the moonlight with a determined, resolute look on his face.]