Zelda was used to Link quietly following along at her side.

…Well, she was used to the old Link doing so. Ever since Link had lost his memories over his hundred-year resurrection, it was like he was an entirely different person.

He smiled more, expressed himself more openly, and faced life with confidence and glee as compared to his stoic determination from before. It was a lot for Zelda to get used to, but she managed it…in fact, having gotten used to this ‘New Link’ was why she picked up on her swordsman’s silence immediately.

“Link, are you quite alright?” Zelda stopped in her stroll to face Link properly, her brows softly furrowed in concern. “You are…quiet.”