Link took a few awkward steps back, not sure if he should even be touching him. But even so he did listen to the merchant’s attempts at winning him over. It was nostalgic, maybe even a bit endearing now that he was an adult instead of a teenager. Oh goddesses, he missed his best friend. He missed these carefree days before things got so complicated. When he flashed that big, bright smile, it hit him in the heart. Link clasped a hand over his mouth, letting out a small laugh.
“Oh goddesses, you drive a really hard bargain, don’t you? I really wish I could, but it might not be a very good idea for me to buy something like that. I have two kids, three in a few months, and you know how they always get a hold of anything you try to hide from them. But you’re definitely a talented salesman, true to the stories.”
“I guess I should apologize for the scene earlier. You looked a lot like someone I know, so I guess I was a little thrown off the local merchant I hear about was you. I didn’t realize I was scolding a stranger, especially one so young. You must be one tough little guy to manage on your own like this, huh?”
“Oh, I’m sorry, I’m probably boring you to tears. Call me Art. I’m running a few errands for tomorrow, but I guess I took the wrong path while taking a short cut and walked in the wrong building.”
Link lowered himself to eye level, reaching into his satchel. Thankfully he swiped some treats from a confectioner on his daily rounds. Link offered the merchant a few large, colorful looking candies on wooden sticks.
“I was going to give this to my twins, but you should take it. You know, as sorry for the mess I made. There’s strawberry, caramel, milk, and honey flavor.”
“Kids, huh? So you’re a dad?.....I mean, I’ve been messing with this stuff for a while but I guess this _is_ Hyrule...” He thought. Normally he might try to edit his pitch a bit, but, ever since all the monsters were cleared out after all the events, it had become harder to sell things here. Plus, Link really wanted his house back. Fair was fair. He shoved the ice rod back into his bag. And if this guy had kids, was better to keep anything dangerous from them. Ravio wasn’t itching for a lawsuit anytime soon.
Sheerow stared Link, almost as if he could see right through him. He ruffled his feathers, little dusty bits twirling through the air. Ravio crossed his arms and listened to the man talk. He made a face of slight irritation when Link said something about him being a ‘little guy’. He wasn’t little! He was practically an adult!
“Art, huh? Well, you really took a wrong turn to find yourself in my buddy’s house. Maybe you meant to go to Kakariko Village. It’s not far from here. I could take you there if you want, actually.” Man this guy must be a straight up idiot. How do you mistake someone’s house for a shop? He was pretty sure he took all the signs down ages ago, though maybe he should go triple check once he was done with this guy.
When Link pulled out the candies, Ravio’s eyes lit up quite a bit. He didn’t get to have sweets all that often, at least not at home. Lorule was still rebuilding so most people didn’t have sugary treats. Closest might be the cakes he sometimes had at the castle. Hyrule had so much time to make all kinds of sweet treats, and they weren’t incredibly expensive.
“Uhhh...I guess I’ll take the honey one.” he said, reaching for it. He probably shouldn’t take candy from a stranger, but really, he wasn’t that picky. When you used to scrounge around for whatever bit of food you could find, it didn’t matter too much where it came from. “You should keep the rest for your kids...I’m sure they’d be pretty sad if they found out you gave it all to some random guy you just met...besides, I don’t get to eat this kind of stuff a lot so I’d just end up sick as a dog!”
