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“I tried one song. I have others, you asked me to stop trying, because, you’d be in trouble. Otherwise, I’d still be attempting it.” Link sighed. “You don’t quit after one go.”

He eyed the newcomer somewhat stoically. “I’m Link, of Hyrule, in willing service of her highness, Princess Zelda.”

"I am not aware of that kingdom, or princess," Ben said, inclining his head slightly. "If there is a reasonable way to get you home, I will of course do what I can to aid you and your kingdom. Can you explain to me more what you mean by one song?"

“We’re a small realm. Compared to others, at least. And I mean teleportation magic via music.”

"I have never heard of such magic, could you explain without demonstration?"

Link blinked at him. “A song is affixed to a location. When you play a the song with a magical instrument, it teleports you there. Saved a lot of walking.”

"Now that sounds like useful magic," she said, approvingly.

"Mal," Ben warned gently.

"What?" she asked. "I can appreciate without acquiring."

“Magic is a big part of Hyrule.”

Link was very much judging Ben.

"Magic was once a very big part of Agrabah as well," Jordan said.

Ben sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "I am fighting enough battles as it is, he said softly, but firmly. "I need to tread with caution, and you all know that."

"Heroes also have to help those in need," Mal said softly.

Ben nodded. "Yes, and I never said we wouldn't help, but we will examine other avenues first."

“You can’t just fly or walk to Hyrule,” Link said a bit coolly.

"Perhaps it is the case," Ben said. "Or perhaps it is connected to one of our Kingdoms and we just don't know it yet. We can start with research. And even if it is the case that you cannot simply walk or fly there, perhaps we can use technology to build a way for you to return, and to open diplomatic relations as well."

“Diplomatic relations with a nation that actively harms magical creatures? I’m not sure how enthused Zelda would be...”

"Actively harms?" he asked, frowning. "IF there is a concern about my realm, I do need to know about it."

Link huffed. “Are fairies allowed to use magic?”

"They are of course allowed to do what they need to survive, but spells and curses and blessings are forbidden. We have had too much history with spells of that sort that my father saw fit to write the laws as he did."

Link pinched the bridge of his nose. “That’s insane.”

"We have had a bed history in parts of the kingdom with the magic of certain pixies and fairies."

Mal looked irritated.

“Fairies don’t deserve to be treated like that. They’ve saved my life more times than I can count.”

Link made an expansive gesture. “Between healing me, giving me abilities, and being my best friend...”

"And some have saved my childhood best friend's mother. But one also cursed her and nearly killed her. This way it is fair across the board and someone who would do that larger curse would show signs first by breaking the laws against magic in small ways. At least, that was my father's theory."

“It’s not fair, you’re forcing people to live without a part of themselves!”

"You could make that argument for any law. By disallowing murder, there are those who would claim they are being denied a part of themselves."

“You are seriously comparing an art to murder?”

Link looked unimpressed.

"Given how magic has been used in Auradon, conditionally, yes."

“Okay. So, it was very nice to meet you all. I’m going to try and find a way home, away from your bigot king. You’re all welcome to come and live free with us, uh....yeah.”

Link pulled out his ocarina to try going to the temples.