Mipha glided effortlessly through the water, the soft currents around her a constant embrace, guiding her like the rhythm of her heart. Her delicate, iridescent fins shimmered in the pale blue light filtering through the surface of the water, a calming contrast to the bustling world above. Today, she was not the Champion of the Zora, nor the protector of her people. For this moment, she was simply herself, enjoying the peaceful solitude of the sea—and the quiet presence of someone she had come to cherish deeply.

As they swam side by side, the water seemed to draw them closer, both of them moving in harmony, as if their very souls were attuned to the same gentle rhythm. Mipha’s eyes, glowing softly in the dim light, glanced over at them with a rare warmth, a tenderness that she reserved for only the most precious of bonds. She had always been someone who kept her feelings hidden beneath the surface, her nature too gentle, too concerned with others to speak of her own heart.

But today, in the calm embrace of the ocean, she felt the weight of her emotions rise, as inevitable as the tide.

Her voice, usually soft and reserved, broke the silence in a tone full of sincerity and unspoken affection. "I’ve never felt at peace quite like this… when I’m with you," she confessed, her gaze lingering for a moment longer than usual. "The water has always been my home, my sanctuary, but… now, it feels like my heart is here, too. With you."

Her words were simple, but they carried the depth of her feelings, quiet and profound. She took a slow, steady breath, her fins fluttering slightly as she continued, "I just… wanted you to know. You mean more to me than I can put into words."

The current swirled around them both, as if the very sea was waiting for their next move.