Link had just defeated a challenging opponent, leaving him feeling utterly drained and panting for air. As he tried to recover, he found himself gradually slipping into a small headspace, a vulnerable state of mind. Despite the temptation to regress, he tried his best to resist since he was in a public area. However, when he heard footsteps nearby, he snapped back to reality, aware that he couldn't afford to let his guard down or regress at that moment.