Between his long journey across Hyrule and now his life here in Solvunn, Link has lost track of how long it's been. There was a time, not even that long ago, when her voice was literally all he knew - and yet, with 100 years and a multiverse between them - Princess Zelda had almost begun to feel more like a fairytale than a reality.

Before the calamity, Link had been known for his stoicism and his control over his emotions. Now, he can't stop them from springing up from some source deep inside him. He's happy she is here. He's glad she is safe. He's overwhelmed that she is real.

"Thank Hylia," he murmurs, apparently unaware of how awkward this must be for Zelda.