If Mipha had had any fears about Zelda developing feelings for Link, they disappeared the day the two princesses watched Link clamber up a slick ladder in the Zora palace over and over only to jump off a waterfall each time, and each and every time glance up before he jumped to make sure Mipha was watching.

"He doesn't have to impress anyone," Mipha protested. "He's proved his scales."

Zelda gave her a strange, fond smile. "Maybe he thinks you're worth the effort."

Mipha covered her face in her hands, but under the embarrassment she was pleased.