The ride had been thus far silent, silent enough that the shade could relax and enjoy the aspect of riding. There was simple pleasure implicit in the act of guiding a horse, something that felt strange and at the same time calming to him; perhaps it was a bit of that hero's memory leaking through? For the greater part of the day things went on in that manner, but as the sun began to set and the two beheld the edges of the forest as it rose against the horizon the princess broke their comfortable silence. When she was done speaking, Nova considered her questions for a time, calculating the amount of information he really wanted to give her. It would be unwise, after so recently coercing her, to reveal his fear of Ganondorf's power, the very real possibility that he was simply not up to the challenge of killing the dark lord. No, he would tell her only enough to satisfy her current curiosity.

"Why not wait you ask? What gain could be had of saving the kingdom in it's most dire hour? No, this way is better; when the dark lord is re-sealed I'll be the ruler of Hyrule, besides, if the sages were to fall there'd be no way to reseal the dark lord." Nudging at the sides of the mount, the horse began to slow its pace to a trot, the two approaching the edges of the forest. "But what of your motivations? I must confess I was surprised you accepted my offer so quickly, even if you had no other choice. You must know that once this journey is over, that you will be mine and mine alone." Another quick nudge and the horse came to a stop just at the edges of the forest. "The sun grows dim, best to make camp for the night and progress into the forest tomorrow."

In a single quick motion, the shade dismounted, boots digging into the soft dirt of the forest's edge. Turning, his hands rose upwards, fingers resting upon Zelda's hips as he helped ease her from the saddle to the ground. At once, the shade found himself second-guessing this action, why was he being so courteous? As soon as the princess as secure, the Nova withdrew his hands, almost too quickly, as if the thought of niceties repulsed him. He'd have to work harder next time to repress his heroic impulses, he was finding the Hero of Time was affecting him in more ways than he liked, not least of all his growing interest in the Hylian Princess herself.