#TBP Minish

[triforce-of-mischief]

"The jar," Ordon said. "Now." Cia's eyes darkened with hate. Her hands tensed on the jar for just a second before she laughed. "Oh, very well," she said, and let it fall. Link lunged, too late. The jar froze, an outline of shining gold and then it rose again, back to where Cia had held it before. The woman gasped, but Link threw her aside to seize the jar from the air. The gold snapped with a sound like cracking glass but he could see and feel it wasn't the jar that broke. Far, fragile and crumpled, a tiny figure only as tall as his palm with glimmering white wings, was wrapped around Minish as though he could save the smaller man with his body alone. They were terrified, but alive.

-Overflow by Tassledown/@batrogers/@thatbrokenpromise

reblogs are very much appreciated!

#im really proud of this one fkdgjdkgh #ive been wanting to draw this for a while then i did it in BARELY MORE THAN 24 HOURS WHAT #*screams in too many emotions to name* #that broken promise #tbp #tbp far #tbp minish #fable draws #fic rec

[batrogers]

Art for Minish Cap and Zelda (1986) Links. The Minish Cap clothes are loosely based off of the Byzantine Empire/Eastern Rome, and Zelda (1986) boy... Well, you can kinda guess he stole them.

Designs are associated with their older forms from my AU "That Broken Promise." Yes, Minish was once a very normal Hylian child.

#The Legend of Zelda (1986) #Zelda (1986) #Minish Cap #Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap #LOZ 1986 #Zelda I #LOZ: MC #The vibes of Adored Child are very intentional #vs scrounging #they're quite a pair to put next to each other #That Broken Promise #TBP Far #TBP Minish #Ezlo

[l3ominor]

@batrogers

me want bite...

#tbp minish #tbp #instant regret

[thatbrokenpromise]

explaining things in circles and then i tripped:

if minish bites a person, the other person will die

if somebody bites far, they will die

if minish bites far, far will die

if minish bites far, will minish die?

Context first, since I haven't detailed this before LOL.

Far, because of the Blood Curse, has blood that makes people sick if they bite him (Ask How He Knows) I'm not sure that the blood itself would kill someone unless they drank a lot, it just makes them ill (because curse, also do you have any idea how many diseases Far might have??) and a target of Ganon's Minions because they're not the brightest and just notice someone has cursed blood in them and aren't picky about how it got there.

Minish got changed the second time he picked up the Four Sword. Among those changes was the Sword trying to make him more like it's maker, who -- in this AU -- was originally one of the Picori themselves. Through a series of logical jumps ("This game is too sweet, how can I make it more fun") and some Tears of the Kingdom spoilers, this turned into "What if there was venomous picori" and "What if the maker was one?"

So far the only place I've mentioned Minish being venomous is a brief joke about how I get rid of Tingle from my AU (He got bit, sorry Tingle fans. He's dead. Causally dead everywhere. All because of Minish.) I'm tossing around a few reveals but I'm not cagey about spoilers.

Anyways, because I don't think Far's blood is *fatally* poisonous but just very very cursed Minish will probably be fine. He will probably get sick though, because while he has some resistance to poisons and other natural effects he does NOT have resistance to curses and that's the problem.

He also would become a target for Ganon's Minions for a while, so let's hope if this happens Far has a fairy or a doll and they're NOT in Far's Hyrule.

Fortunately the person who'll probably find out Minish is venomous first is NOT Far.

It's actually likely to be Ordon.

#asked and answered #bad jokes #That Broken Promise #TBP Minish #TBP Far #venom #poison #Picori #Minish #Minish Cap #Zelda II #Adventure of Link #I'm sure someone can guess which Tears spoiler I mean #but you can send me an ask to check if you want #First Four has been shown off once but not officially posted yet

[aquafire2008]

haii there so uh. uhm. my buddy made me read a legend of zelda book and i can feel the hyperfixation loading. what other legend of zelda stuff do u recommend for me

Hello, Tikycuki! Thanks for the ask!

Not sure what you've read from the LoZ fandom but I will give you a complete list of everything that I know of in this fandom to help with the brainrot! There are Mangas, AU's on Tumblr, and many, many games. List under the cut.

You can find a list of the games on my profile, but this list may be missing a few games.

Mangas:

Twilight Princess

A Link to the Past

Four Swords (Parts 1 and 2)

Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

Phantom Hourglass

Minish Cap

Majoras Mask?

Ocarina of Time?

Then Zelda AU's:

@linkeduniverse

@linked-maze

@linkedkeysau-official (Looking for voice actors)

@bonus-links

@minas-linkverse

@magikandmayhem

@link-rejoin

@limited-hero

@heroesspirit

@linkbetweenlinksau

@zelda-the-sacred-realm

@recalled11

@sea-salt-lemon-sugar (Splatoon AU of LU)

@thatbrokenpromise

@jhoca (Time, Twilight, Tears)

@its-roachii (Tears of the Kingdom, roll swap)

@modlinkeduniverse (Modern ask-the-nine-links)

@tentimesthecourage (Introducing Wild's brother)

@houseofheroesau

Other Zelda Blogs That I Recommend:

@breannasfluff (Amazing AU's. THE place to go if you want Ravioli content (not the pasta). Mainly LU content)

@ask-the-nine-links (LU incorrect quotes)

@ikaishere (Mainly LU content)

@arecaceae175 (LU Sky content + others)

@linkfollower (LU content)

@triforce-of-mischief (LU and TBP content)

@kaenith (Four Swords content)

@nyxsbotwtapestry (Recreating the BOTW tapestry irl)

@zarvasace (Four Swords and vidow content)

#aqua speaks #tikycuki #rant post /pos #legend of zelda #tloz #the legend of zelda #Sorry! I messed up on Tumblr mechanics again.

[triforce-of-mischief]

Fear and Fluff

Fandoms: Linked Universe, @thatbrokenpromise

Summary: Woken by Red's crying, Minish is worried and checks on their young friend. They are confused when Red wants comfort from them, a task they don't think they're ready for.

Words: 1104

AO3

This is the sequel to Red Rust, Red Tears!

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It wasn’t the talking that woke them. Minish was accustomed, by now, to the quiet conversations that took place when multiple people were on watch outside their tent. What made them startle, opening their eyes to scan the tent for danger, was the sound of somebody quickly and uncontrollably losing themself to sobs.

Ordon and Rabbit were accounted for; Far was absent, and Minish guessed that he was on watch. Rabbit was still asleep, but Ordon met Minish’s frantic gaze with half-awake eyes. Minish made a soft sound of inquiry, and Ordon simply lifted his arm in invitation. Minish crept over to press into his side, bristling and alert, unsure why Ordon wasn’t more concerned about whatever was happening outside.

“Everything’s alright,” Ordon whispered, pulling Minish close. “Legend and Red found our camp a few hours ago- they’ve been separated from their group and Red was injured. Chief’s been working to heal Red, and I imagine it isn’t very fun.”

Minish bared their teeth at the thought. Chief was trustworthy- barely, given Minish’s history with medics- but Minish hated knowing that something painful was happening to their young friend, healing or not.

“I know you hate it,” Ordon said calmly, “So how about you stay in here for a few more minutes? If you want, you can check on Red when Chief is done.”

Reluctantly, Minish nodded. As much as they would like to hide until everything was over and done with, they needed to see with their own eyes that the kid was safe.

Another long wail made them flinch and whimper, feeling like their heart was being torn in two. Red sounded more scared than anything, and Minish knew all too well how that felt.

“Just wait a few minutes, then you can go make sure he’s okay,” Ordon repeated.

Minish nodded again and covered their ears, though it didn’t help enough to block out Red’s sobbing. They couldn’t feel very comforted by Ordon’s hug, knowing that their friend was hurt and scared and possibly without comfort of his own.

Finally, Ordon ended the agonizing wait by gently lifting one of Minish’s hands and telling them, “Chief’s gone.”

Minish wondered how he knew, then they heard somebody’s unsteady breathing from behind their tent. The shadow was too small to be anybody but Chief. Hopefully he wouldn’t notice Minish leaving; they didn’t need either of them even more freaked out.

Minish slipped out of the tent, sticking to the shadows as they cautiously approached the center of their camp. They could see Far sitting near the fire, and the small body safe in his arms. So Red wasn’t alone… Minish was already relieved, and even more so that his guardian was Far. He was one of the few heroes that Minish felt more comfortable being themself around.

With that in mind, Minish silently sat opposite Far, staring across the fire. It was almost a peaceful scene, with the low crackling of the flames accompanied by Far softly humming… but Red’s crying was on the verge of overpowering them both. Minish shifted in place, unsure how they could help- unsure if they could help.

Far looked up, alarm turning to recognition before Minish could move to assure him that it was just them. “Minish? Did you come to see him?” Far asked quietly, over sobs that didn’t waver.

Minish nodded and carefully made their way closer to Far. They gave a low, mournful whistle, and Red finally showed a sign of awareness. The boy pushed himself the tiniest bit away from Far, looking for the source of the sound.

Something between a whine and a growl started deep in Minish’s throat when they saw the bandages wrapped neatly around Red’s arm. With how much of Red’s arm was obscured, the injury and healing must have been quite the ordeal. No wonder the kid was so shaken…

Minish jolted in surprise when Red hiccupped and spoke. “M-Minish?”

A small, shaking hand reached for them, and Minish took it with no small amount of surprise and confusion that Red hadn’t just retreated to Far.

“Safe,” Minish chirped, switching to the picori language that made it easier for them to communicate. “I’m here, you’re safe.”

“I’m scared,” Red whimpered. “Too scary… being brave is hard.”

Minish nodded, then gave an alarmed squeak when Red crawled out of Far’s lap in favor of theirs. Wasn’t Far better at this, being comforting? But Red was curling into a tiny ball, and all Minish could think to do was curl around him in turn.

Was Red crying again? No, he was shivering in Minish’s arms, his breaths coming in short gasps, but no tears had returned. Minish had no idea what they were supposed to do if he did start crying again. It had seemed that Far had simply been hugging him… was that really enough?

“Would you look at that,” Far said quietly, not having moved since Red had left him.

Minish looked up at him, eyes wide and making what they hoped was an obvious, very bewildered face. “Worse,” they stated, willing Far to understand.

Far, unfortunately, just gave them a fond smile. “No, he seems to be feeling better now,” he said gently. “He hadn’t calmed down at all until you came over.”

Minish huffed in frustration and repeated, “Worse,” gesturing between them and Far.

Far knew how to provide comfort for crying kids. Far didn’t have to worry about hugging Red too tight and pricking him with sharp claws. Far wouldn’t scare Red all over again if he was startled himself. Far was better for this than Minish, yet they were the one who Red had chosen.

“Why?” Minish asked instead, tucking themself tighter around Red despite their worries.

“Because you’re his friend, and he trusts you,” Far replied easily. “You wanted to help him feel better, right?”

Minish nodded, freezing when Red made a tired coo. They felt his shuddering sigh, and something in them melted when Red truly relaxed. They gave an affectionate chitter back, letting their tail curl up to brush against Red’s face. A tiny smile formed under the fluff resting on his tearstained cheek, and Minish happily mirrored it. With a faint hum, their small friend nuzzled closer still, and Minish finally accepted that Red really did feel safe with them.

“I told you,” Far laughed softly, “You’re doing great.”

Minish grumbled at him, determined to stay in their protective ball around Red. They would have to give him back to Far when Chief came to check on him, but until then, Minish would protect Red from everything that scared him.

#linked universe #lu #that broken promise #tbp #linked universe red #lu red #tbp minish #tbp ordon #tbp far #fable writes

[triforce-of-mischief]

All My Teeth

Summary: Minish has been captured and injured, but Ordon and Chief can't help them without recreating their trauma.

Rating: T

Warnings: panic, biting, mouth trauma, medical trauma, restraint(s), immediately resolved character death

Word count: 870

AO3

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It took a lot of bribery and more than a few threats before they were led to a dilapidated stable on the outskirts of the town. It made Ordon sick to think about how they had let Minish be captured and taken here. He didn’t want them to be alone for a moment longer.

“Chief, come with me, they’re probably hurt,” Ordon ordered. “The rest of you stay here, we can’t overwhelm them.”

Chief nodded and followed Ordon inside, pausing by the door as Ordon went deeper.

Minish was in the farthest stall, as small as they could be while chained to the wall. Ordon struggled to move closer, through a foreboding aura that almost made him fall to his knees. Minish snarled, giving Ordon a clear view of what appeared to be a horse bridle strapped around their face, complete with a bit jammed in their mouth.

“Chief?” Ordon called quietly. “How many fairies do you have?”

“Two. Do they-”

“No. Not yet, at least.” Ordon swallowed hard. “They put a gag on them. I need to take it off, but they’re going to bite.”

Chief cursed, and Ordon heard him walk to the stall, staying out of sight. “I’m here when you’re ready.”

Ordon took a deep breath and crouched low to the ground. “Minish? It’s me, it’s Ordon. I’m gonna get you out of here, okay?”

Minish shifted in place, rattling the chains connecting their wrists to the wall. They leaned in Ordon’s direction, eyes wide with fear and hope.

“Hands first, alright?” Ordon said, and made quick work of the cuffs around Minish’s wrists. Minish pulled their hands close, and Ordon let them as he reached for the bridle.

Minish made a pained sound, immediately jerking their head in an attempt to get themself free. Ordon grit his teeth and hurried to unbuckle the thing, fighting to slip it over Minish’s head.

Ordon braced himself for the bite, but he still almost blacked out from the pain before the venom did the trick. He fell to the ground, paralyzed in seconds, but Minish was free.

When Ordon opened his eyes, Minish was huddled in a corner and Chief was crouched over him with an empty bottle.

“Thanks,” Ordon whispered as he sat up. “Back up please, I want to talk to them.”

Chief retreated to the opposite corner, and Ordon carefully looked at Minish.

They were shaking, their tail lashing and their hands pressed firmly over their mouth. Their eyes darted frantically between Ordon and Chief, but they dared to creep closer to Ordon.

“There you go,” Ordon soothed, waiting with open arms. Minish crawled onto his lap, and he uselessly wiped at the tears streaming down their face.

Chief muttered something vile, and Ordon quickly glanced up to see the medic looking horrified at the bridle.

It had been ill-fitting on Minish, and Ordon hadn’t paid much attention to it but now he found himself staring at it. The bit was exposed now, unforgiving metal spikes inhumane for any horse but for a person-

“Your mouth…” Chief breathed, making the mistake of looking directly at Minish.

Minish flinched hard and tried to hiss, but they choked on something thick and wet. Their hands fell as they gasped for air, and Ordon realized that their mouth was coated in blood.

Chief was rushing over, and Ordon was suddenly very aware that he had a hurt, traumatized, venomous kid in his lap.

“Chief, no!” Ordon snapped, instinctively pulling Minish closer and securing their arms. “You’re going to get yourself bit!”

Chief didn’t listen, his need to help overpowering common sense. He took Minish’s face in his hands, uncaring of the bloodstained fangs nearly grazing his fingers. Minish had regained their breath, screaming and thrashing in Ordon’s arms as Chief determinedly examined their mouth.

“You have to stop!” Ordon begged, his heart aching as he listened to Minish’s terrified sobbing. “I have to let go, please move!”

Finally, Chief did, jumping back as Ordon released Minish. There was a mad scramble to get free, and Ordon’s hand was once again caught between Minish’s teeth. His gasp of pain was lost when everything went numb, and he lost another fight to unconsciousness.

Chief, for his part, looked almost ashamed but he launched into a report as soon as Ordon came to. “Their tongue is severely damaged, I’m not sure there’s much of it left. It’ll heal on its own though a potion would help… if Minish didn’t refuse to drink them even without a ruined tongue.” He shuddered, looking more than a little ill.

Ordon held up a hand, then spoke gently to Minish who was watching them anxiously. “Everyone’s safe now. I’m sorry that happened. We don’t want to hurt you, I promise.”

After a little coaxing, they were alone in the stall and Minish eventually returned to Ordon’s lap. Minish shivered and whimpered even as Ordon pet their hair, doing his best to comfort them after the series of ordeals. They were out of fairies, and there would be many apologies when he spoke to Chief, but Ordon believed that they were fine for now. Letting Minish rest on their own terms was the least that he could do.

#that broken promise #tbp #tbp ordon #tbp chief #tbp minish #fable writes

[triforce-of-mischief]

Febuwhump Day 15: "Who did this to you?"

Kokiri (OOT) and Minish (MC) are from @thatbrokenpromise by @batrogers

****

Sitting near Minish was one of the safer places to be, all things considered. Minish would alert Kokiri to any sudden movements, and Kokiri was fine as long as he didn’t startle Minish himself. Minish didn’t even seem to entirely distrust Kokiri, which was more than could be said about most people.

Kokiri was bored, not wanting to sleep but not willing to mingle with the others either. He watched Minish thread his fingers through the tuft of hair on his tail, for all appearances oblivious to the world. Kokiri softly clucked his tongue to get his attention, a half-formed question in his mind.

Minish nearly jumped out of his skin, grumbling when he realized it was just Kokiri. He waited for Kokiri to speak, looking at his hands warily.

Instead of whatever he was going to say, Kokiri found himself signing, “Who did this to you?”

Minish frowned, pulled his tail closer, and gestured at his back for a sword that wasn’t there.

“No, the…” The way you act like a skittish creature, how you startle and hiss when somebody touches you. How I feel like we have something in common, almost. “You’re jumpy around most people, nervous. So. I was wondering.” Wondering if a cruel person did something to you, wondering if they need taken care of.

Minish flinched and nodded, trying to sign something that Kokiri couldn’t parse. He glanced around and pointed at Chief, sitting well out of earshot.

“Chief… a doctor?”

Minish nodded affirmative and signed something that looked like “Grabbed me.”

Kokiri hissed softly, giving Minish a thin smile when he startled at the sound. “I’m sorry.”

There was nothing else that was adequate enough to say, really. A simple apology would have to do.

Minish kept a suspicious stare locked on Kokiri. Kokiri was unfazed, letting Minish see that he felt no pity, only sympathy. Minish huffed and crouched lower, curling into a tight ball. So quiet that Kokiri almost thought he imagined it, he mumbled, “Thanks.”

Kokiri didn’t answer, didn’t try to move closer. They were close enough. Here, they were safe enough.

#that broken promise #tbp #tbp kokiri #tbp minish #febuwhump 2024 #febuwhump day 15 #fable writes

[batrogers]

LINK, FRIEND OF THE MINISH Minish Cap, Four Sword

[From my original Linkverse, That Broken Promise]

GENDER: Genderqueer (amab) PRONOUNS: He/They HEIGHT: 4'8" AGE: 20 HEALTH: Photosensitive migraines, "Not-a-Deer" vibes FAMILY: Grandfather, Zelda

WEAPONS: Cane of Pacci ITEMS: Grip ring, power bracelets, kinstone bag SPELLS: Din's Charm, Farore's Charm, Nayru's Charm

Minish reforged the Four Sword in the wake of Vaati's attack on Hyrule when they were only ten years old, then defeated him when all others were rendered helpless around them. Six years later when checking on the seal they and Zelda had made, they took up the sword once more after it failed and Zelda was taken. The years in between had changed the sword and, in turn, changed them into something not quite right. It doesn't bother them, but it can make them a little unnerving.

Minish is very calm, agreeable, and easy to get along with if one can overcome the sheer weight of uneasiness they tend to carry into any space. The changes they underwent don't bother them much day to day, and only other people's reactions remind them they're different the majority of the time. They're very fond of Zelda and their grandfather both, but does enjoy wandering alone. They are missed back home, but Zelda will be slow to worry.

Minish speaks rarely, is literate, and uses minimal sign language. Glossed as anything; kitchen sign.

Minish has never thought much about their sexuality, but is game to try most things. They and Zelda are a couple.

CURRENT MEDIA:

Will You Still Trust Me..., rated M for moderately graphic injury Not to Me, Not if its You, rated M for blood and horror Minish with Ezlo, child art from before he was changed One WIP

A stimboard for them, by @fable-stims

Songs from the Playlist for Minish: Come by Jain Marigolds by Kishi Bashi Zimzalabim by Red Velvet

#That Broken Promise #Minish Cap #LOZ: Minish Cap #my art #LOZ: MC #TBP Minish #updated his artwork so new post it is #Gonna go through and redo a few of them

[triforce-of-mischief]

Febuwhump Day 6: "You lied to me"

Notes: The prompt is more loosely implied this time, neither character says it but both Skyloft and Minish are thinking something along the lines of it.

Characters are from @thatbrokenpromise by @batrogers

****

At first, Skyloft didn’t realize that anything was wrong with Minish. It was nearly impossible to tell what was going on beneath those long robes, which was how Minish had hidden their secrets for so long after they first met. Their tail was freed now, inches from dragging on the ground as the group continued their trek. Nobody else was paying much attention to Minish, but they had fallen to the back of the group with Skyloft, which they didn’t normally do. Skyloft couldn’t help but keep looking at them, indulging the nagging feeling that something was off- more so than usual, given Minish’s nature.

Eventually, Skyloft was able to place it; nearly concealed by their robes, Minish’s gait was slightly off. They held themself normally, but Skyloft started to suspect that under those layers, Minish was limping.

“Minish?” Skyloft called.

The younger hero jolted, then walked closer to Skyloft, already looking uneasy.

“Is everything okay?” Skyloft asked gently.

Minish tilted their head a little and nodded. “Fine.”

“All right. I just wanted to check,” Skyloft said, glancing at Minish from the corner of his eye. This close, he could see that Minish was definitely limping, but he couldn’t exactly force them to let him see.

Minish ducked their head and grumbled, “Of course it hurts. Can’t let him know it hurts.”

Without thinking, Skyloft asked, “Where does it hurt?”

Minish yelped, hands fluttering as they repeated, “Fine.” Another quiet afterthought, “He doesn’t know he can’t understand don’t let him know it hurts.”

“I’m going to sit for a minute,” Sky sighed, and pointed to the nearest tree. “Can you join me?”

Minish mumbled again about hurting and understanding, but reluctantly followed Skyloft to the tree. Sky settled with his back against the trunk, Minish sitting across from him and well out of reach. They squirmed in place, making a face of poorly concealed pain.

“I’m not going to force you to do anything,” Skyloft said calmly, “But if you’re hurt, I would like to help you. I can ask Chief to come over-”

Minish shook their head anxiously.

“-Or I could take a look myself. I’m trained as a healer too.”

Minish planted their fists in the grass, bared their teeth, and hissed.

It was a display of what the others called Minish’s wrongness, everything intimidating and not-right-at-all about them. Even Ordon had admitted that it was hard to face sometimes, but Skyloft simply waited as Minish transformed into something that would give any sane person nightmares. There may have been an inhuman growl emanating from an unending black maw, ringed by rows of fangs, but Skyloft knew that this was a test. Minish was just a scared kid, defensive and hurt, and it was up to Skyloft to earn their trust.

After a few seconds, Minish shrank back into themself, aggression giving way to defeat. They whined and pointed at their leg, not meeting Skyloft’s eyes.

“Your leg hurts?” Skyloft confirmed.

Minish nodded miserably.

“Thank you for telling me. I’ll see what I can do.”

#and then skyloft calls ordon over to hold minish while he takes care of their leg #minish is partly speaking in picori which neither of them realize skyloft can understand #i love minish's horrors too much to make them scary i tried ok #that broken promise #tbp #tbp skyloft #tbp minish #febuwhump 2024 #febuwhump day 6 #fable writes

[triforce-of-mischief]

assigning metallica songs to @thatbrokenpromise because i CAN (and because @batrogers asked me to)

skyloft: ride the lightning

minish: the thing that should not be

kokiri: don't tread on me

ordon: the struggle within

four: holier than thou

outset: master of puppets

chief: too late too late

rabbit: escape

smith: leper messiah

far: fade to black

prince: the unforgiven

hateno: the god that failed

#guess which ones are for the heroes and which are for their villains #dont read too much into some of these theyre fine i prommy ^^; #that broken promise #tbp #tbp skyloft #tbp minish #tbp kokiri #tbp ordon #tbp four #tbp outset #tbp chief #tbp rabbit #tbp smith #tbp far #tbp prince #tbp hateno #tbp gang

[triforce-of-mischief]

just a kiddo cuddling with his cool friend!

sweetheart on the left is minish from @thatbrokenpromise by @batrogers!

#CUTENESS OVERLOAAAAD /ref #guys i figured it out i can color WITHOUT the pain of lineart #do i look like i know color theory /s #that broken promise #tbp #tbp minish #linked universe #lu #lu red #fable draws

[triforce-of-mischief]

[@batrogers requested b squeezing a's hand like crazy, terrified of letting go.]

[this is a followup to all my teeth, and includes references to recent mouth trauma.]

****

Minish hated this place. They wanted to get away from the musty stable, with the chains still hanging on the wall, and never have to encounter those horrible people again. Every swallow and movement of their just-reformed tongue was still agonizing, and they wished it would heal faster.

They were lucky their natural magic meant that they didn’t lose their tongue entirely.

Looking at the bridle and its spiked bit made them dizzy, and they pressed close to Ordon so they didn’t have to see it as he led them outside. They didn’t even want to be around the others yet, especially not Chief (who had reminded Minish exactly why they didn’t trust him), and Ordon and Minish were left alone as the rest of the group discussed where they should go next.

Ordon’s attention shifted, watching Prince as he signed something, and Minish made a nervous sound. They lowered one hand from where they were fretting at their mouth and grabbed Ordon’s hand, afraid that he would leave them. Ordon glanced down at Minish, smiling as he closed his hand around theirs.

“I’m right here,” Ordon assured them. “You okay?”

Minish nodded slowly, feeling their tail twitch anxiously. They would need to hide it under their robes again if they went back through the town…

They saw Chief, talking quietly to Hateno, and almost choked as they remembered too late that they still couldn’t hiss. They squeezed Ordon’s hand hard, for balance and comfort, and the older man gave them another worried look.

“Do you want up?” Ordon asked, and gently lifted Minish when they nodded again.

Minish wrapped their tail halfway around Ordon’s waist and buried their face in his shoulder, keening softly. Maybe, with their friend holding them tight, they could forget how much everything still hurt.

#that broken promise #tbp #tbp minish #tbp ordon #fable writes

[batrogers]

Minish, from my Zelda AU That Broken Promise. He was probably on the ground prior. Who knew he could manage an eight foot vertical leap when startled??

[Inspired by @followthebluebell's photo of their cat, Yardstick, who was being so brave about an alarming bug. What a lovely pose!]

#That Broken Promise AU #TBP Minish #my art #Minish Cap #LOZ: Minish Cap

[batrogers]

chief + 16. An object that comforts or calms them // 19. What makes them have to leave the room because they're overwhelmed?

minish + 1. A sound they find soothing // 28. Do they have any sensory triggers related to past trauma (sounds, objects, scents, etc.)?

Chief + Comfort Object = Besides the music boxes already well-established in a fic, honestly he likely feels naked without his tools on him. Is there a REASON to carry a train-sized wrench everywhere? no. Does this matter? Nope. I sometimes forget to draw it but I'm trying to do better, but yeah. He's got a foot long heavy steel wrench as a teddy bear.

Chief + Overwhelmed = Too many people talking. He's a nightmare to take to social events or other parties. At this point, to some degree it's triggering after the War of Eras (crowded spaces = crowded war camps) but it's also purely sensory. Zelda has tried, because she wants him there with her, but he can never stay inside for very long. Fortunately for him, in That Broken Promise, less than half the Links chatter aloud so it rarely sets him off.

Minish + Soothing Sounds = Birdsong and similar things. They love being outdoors, and also high and are the kind of person where if you can't find them, look on a roof or up a tree. Wind is another sound they like, and rain (when they're somewhere dry) but I think birds are their favourite.

Minish + Sensory Triggers = Anyone (or anything) touching or grabbing their mouth. There's about three layers to it, all of which are tied back to when they first changed physically and people didn't understand. As much as the doctors didn't touch them, the fascination with their teeth did it. And then a second event happened that made it worse I haven't decided how to present yet.

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Kokiri 1, Hateno 9, Rabbit 16, Minish 21, Far 25 for sensory!

Kokiri + "A sound they find soothing" = Pretty obviously woodwinds. He's not attached to ocarinas specifically; any kind of woodwind will make him happy, although he's probably most comfortable playing his own.

Hateno + "(romantic) Favourite way to be touched" = Hair touching is something he finds extremely relaxing in both a platonic and sensual sense, although he's not really picky. He's very much like a cat: will drape himself over your lap, but less fond of the other way around.

Rabbit + "An object that comforts or calms them" = I think he might have a journal he keeps his own thoughts in and different sketches. I'd have said flute, but I imagine that reminds him of just as many painful memories as reassuring ones, but recording his thoughts and what's happened to him is precious and helps him feel better. (There are definitely drawings of Marin in it, and the instruments, and Ralph and others.)

Minish + "What is their favourite kind of weather and why" = Overcast but not raining. He hates being wet as a texture thing but he also is very photosensitive and struggles to cope with bright light. For the same reason, his favourite times of day are dawn and dusk when the light is low.

Far + "Their favourite scent" = Honestly, wood smoke. He likes the security of being inside and safe and warm, so the smell of a firepit is a sign for him he's safe and things are okay and he can relax for a little while.

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