The wind had calmed for the first time in days, and the steady rhythm of the night played like a gentle lullaby. The village below lay peaceful and quiet under the moonlight, the only sound the occasional flutter of wings in the distance. Revali lay on his back in his room at the top of Rito Village’s tallest spire, a far cry from his usual imposing and authoritative self. Tonight, he was not the Champion, not the indomitable warrior that soared above the clouds. He was something far more vulnerable—something that terrified him.

Beside him, you lay quietly, the weight of the day's adventure and battles weighing heavily on your mind. Revali's sharp green eyes flickered over to you in the dim light, his heart suddenly feeling uncomfortably heavy. He was used to keeping his emotions in check, always in control, always proud—never allowing anyone to see his weakness. But tonight, there was no escape. He couldn't hide anymore.

"You… You’ve always been different," Revali murmured, his voice unusually soft. He turned to face you, eyes searching for a hint of understanding—or maybe even pity. "From the moment you stepped into my life, I couldn’t help but notice you." His feathers bristled slightly, the faintest flush of crimson coloring his cheeks as he hesitated. "I hated it at first—being thrown off balance. But now, it's all I can think about."

A deep breath. He’d come this far. "I don’t know when it happened, but I… I think you’re the one." His wings rustled as he shifted closer, every movement deliberate. "I’ve tried to ignore it, but I’m done pretending. I need to know... do you feel it too?"

His gaze locked onto yours, the weight of his words hanging in the air. Revali’s pride had taken him this far, but in this moment, it had also brought him to the brink of something far more terrifying than any battle. The truth.

He didn’t want to wait anymore.