[But after all of that he's survived. He's pushed on. He's stood up and continued moving forward and now, given the events of his time in prison, he finally has a path open to him. Not with the Paladins or the Corsairs, but something that is his. His own way forward. And if that path gets blocked, he'll just make a new one. Because the beauty of Darin's path is that it twists and turns. It dips and spirals and lifts and drops. It's as tempestuous as it is limitless. And with the eyes of a certain princess at his back, he has no inclination of backing down.]
Then I'll say it again special for you, Ganondorf. Drop the 'Master' nonsense because I'm not one for titles.
My name is Darin Altway and like a shooting star, I will carry the hopes of this world on my back. I'll split the darkness of the limitless night and point the way towards the dawn. I will forge a better tomorrow with my two hands for everyone.
Knock me down, and I'll get back up. Over and over again. As many times as it takes. Break my body. Twist my mind. Throw everything you can at me because if the world can't break me? There's nothing a King can do.
Hah! Says the guy who’s been keeping his nine foot tall head down since our last bout? But I see what you’re trying to do. Goad me into a death battle with the odds in your favor. You had me outmatched last time and you’re counting on my pride to work in your favor.
[Darin casually begins to pace about, one hand on his hip.]
I won’t lie. Last time we fought I thought about pouring every ounce of my power into taking you down. I thought if I could at least take you with me, it’d be worth it. Not the most satisfying end, but there’s worse ways to go.
But things change. I’ve changed. I’ve sworn more than a single vow and my life isn’t just mine alone to throw away anymore.
So, if you want me, you know where to find me. And I’ll do whatever it takes to beat you in a way that satisfies me. I suggest you bring your A game, Your Majesty.
[His tone is mocking. He has no idea if he has what it takes to beat Ganondorf but he won’t run away. He won’t back down. He’s gotten stronger. He’s not alone. He has a life worth living and a home worth protecting. He has a place in someone else’s story, in her legend.]
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[But after all of that he's survived. He's pushed on. He's stood up and continued moving forward and now, given the events of his time in prison, he finally has a path open to him. Not with the Paladins or the Corsairs, but something that is his. His own way forward. And if that path gets blocked, he'll just make a new one. Because the beauty of Darin's path is that it twists and turns. It dips and spirals and lifts and drops. It's as tempestuous as it is limitless. And with the eyes of a certain princess at his back, he has no inclination of backing down.]
Then I'll say it again special for you, Ganondorf. Drop the 'Master' nonsense because I'm not one for titles.
My name is Darin Altway and like a shooting star, I will carry the hopes of this world on my back. I'll split the darkness of the limitless night and point the way towards the dawn. I will forge a better tomorrow with my two hands for everyone.
Knock me down, and I'll get back up. Over and over again. As many times as it takes. Break my body. Twist my mind. Throw everything you can at me because if the world can't break me? There's nothing a King can do.
You can't even make me kneel.
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I trust then that next time we battle, you will not run away?
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[Darin casually begins to pace about, one hand on his hip.]
I won’t lie. Last time we fought I thought about pouring every ounce of my power into taking you down. I thought if I could at least take you with me, it’d be worth it. Not the most satisfying end, but there’s worse ways to go.
But things change. I’ve changed. I’ve sworn more than a single vow and my life isn’t just mine alone to throw away anymore.
So, if you want me, you know where to find me. And I’ll do whatever it takes to beat you in a way that satisfies me. I suggest you bring your A game, Your Majesty.
[His tone is mocking. He has no idea if he has what it takes to beat Ganondorf but he won’t run away. He won’t back down. He’s gotten stronger. He’s not alone. He has a life worth living and a home worth protecting. He has a place in someone else’s story, in her legend.]
[His tale won’t end at the hands of a tyrant.]