Time Linked Together

Meeting 3

Despite the guard's rude behavior, Daruk remained calm and polite. He understood that the guards were just doing their job, and he did not want to cause any trouble. As Daruk entered his room, the guards shut the door, leaving him alone.

Daruk sighed deeply as he entered the small bedroom allocated to him. He couldn't help but notice how cramped the space was, barely able to accommodate his hulking size. Glancing around the room, he saw sparse decor, with only a small bed, a rickety table, and a few basic amenities.

Daruk couldn't help but feel a sense of unease settle in his chest as he thought about his stay in Hyrule. Though the people had welcomed him upon his arrival, he knew how quickly their sentiments could change. He had been around long enough to see the looks of distrust and fear on their faces, to feel the coldness of their reception.

"At least they were friendly this time," he mumbled as he settled onto the bed, his massive frame dwarfing the small piece of furniture. He didn't bother to unpack, knowing he wouldn't stay longer than needed. The thought of overstaying his welcome in a land where he was viewed with suspicion and mistrust was not something he relished. He may be dense, but he wasn't oblivious to the undercurrents of hostility surrounding him.

Daruk, the Goron warrior, had always been aware of the strained relationship between his race and the rest of Hyrule. Despite being a friendly and welcoming race, Gorons were often met with hostility and suspicion when they ventured outside their own territory. This was especially true when they traveled to Central Hyrule, the heart of the Kingdom, where they were most likely to be viewed with distrust. Daruk found it ironic that his people went out of their way to accommodate visitors to Death Mountain but were not shown the same level of acceptance when they left their land. It was a sad reality that he had come to accept, but it still hurt him to see his people being discriminated against for no apparent reason.

Even though Hylians rarely ventured up Death Mountain, the Gorons didn't seem to mind too much. However, it would have been nice if they had welcomed the Gorons with open arms, as they had been included in their homes before. This was particularly important for the Daruk, the Champion of Vah Rudania - one of the primary defenses against any threats to Hyrule.

Daruk didn't dwell on the issue too much, as he had been to the Capitol many times, and this had always been a problem that didn't affect him too significantly, given that he rarely left Death Mountain. However, he was aware that his fellow Champions felt differently. In particular, Mipha, who was not only a champion but also a princess of her own race, had been shown a notable lack of respect by the Hylians. This deeply troubled Daruk, as he believed that all Champions members deserved to be treated with the utmost care, regardless of their background status or race, especially a princess.

He shook off the feeling of disdain from the civilian's lack of courtesy and his presence, which had never really bothered him before, and it was not going to start now, and he continued to look around the room. He knew he would stay here for the next couple of days and would have to ask the guards in the hallways to bring him some of his favorite meals that they always seemed stuck on whenever he came to visit.

In the following two days after his arrival, Daruk spent most of his time confined to his room, leaving only to request some training from the Knights who were on duty. However, he quickly realized that the Knights were not in the mood for combat training, so he left them alone for the rest of the day.

On the second day, Daruk noticed Revali flying in from a distance. Intrigued by Revali's arrival, Daruk decided to wait for him in the Garden, a designated area for the visitors. The park was filled with blooming flowers and beautiful trees, a perfect place to spend a relaxing afternoon.

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Revali's mood was sour as he reluctantly went to Castle Town. He knew he was in for a long week, filled with Hyrulians talking behind his back and whispering about how they didn't need the Rito and how useless they would be. This was common every time he visited Castle Town and Central Hyrule, but it still stung every time.