"It is almost time for the royal procession your majesty." A messenger announced to the princess.

[color=fff79a]"I see, them them to set out as soon as I arrive."[/color]  Stella commanded the messenger who gave a quick salute and went off to tell the royal procession.  Stella steeled herself and started to walk toward her intended starting point when she noticed a certain man in the area, Rikshath the Sheikah.  She had seen the man on very rare occasions but had never had the chance to speak with him.  The Sheikah were the ancient protectors of Hylian royalty but most of their work was done in the shadows.  She of course knew that in the past the princess had a royal bodyguard, traditionally called Impa but in this age there was no female Sheikah that could be her personal bodyguard, as men were not allowed such a task she had to be content with the royal guard.

It had taken some digging around, asking various servants and nobles but her curiosity would not be statisfied until she knew who he was, as a Sheikah was a rare individual to see.  The man's name was Rikshath and apparently he was a fairly accomplished sage, capable of some incredible magics.  Besides his name and a few other trivial details however, the one rumor of interest was that he was related to the famous Impa, her ancestor's bodyguard and confidant for generations.  There was no way to learn besides asking the man himself but there was little to no time for that because of her position, also the man was hardly ever around.

As she walked she directed her path to pass by the man so she could at least give him a proper greeting.  She stopped, folding her hand together in front of her dress and gave a small, polite bow.  [color=fff79a]"Sage Rikshath, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance."[/color]  She resisted the urge to ask him a thousand questions and quickly wrapped up the small greeting.  [color=fff79a]"I fear I have duties to attend to but I hope you will continue to provide support for my Family and I in the years to come.  May the Goddesses guide your steps."[/color]  With a gentle smile she managed to walk to her assigned place in the parade without cracking her mask.

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The parade itself was an astonishing sight, now made three times more exciting for the people when the royal procession joined in.  Royal guardsmen in their flashy armor flanked both sides of the open-air carriage Stella currently sat in along with her personal attendants.  Hyrulian flags were everywhere, people of every shape and size watched the procession with a wide variety of emotions.  Trumpets sounded, flutes sang, ocarinas hummed, and so on as he made her way to the podium, set up above the crowds where she would give the Founder's Day speech.

She smiled and waved at the crowds, careful to keep composed at all times.  [i][color=fff79a]"Please hurry up carriage, I just want to get this over with so I can investigate the Temple of Time.  I need to know so please Goddesses, don't let there be any unexpected delays!"[/color][/i]  Stella prayed in her heart while she graced the parade and festival with her presence.