There's nothing to apologize for. As a Champion it would be a poor thing if I wasn't capable of coming to the aid of another, especially the Zora Prince.

[Why was he preening himself, he didn't have his usual audience, it wasn't like Link was in their vicinity or otherwise a focus, he had nothing to prove. His skill had just been acknowledged.

Well, whatever. It was fine.]

But I'm not surprised that you managed to do so well in battle. If I hadn't come along you would've likely won, it just would've taken longer.

Now, then, the question becomes how to get our friends to the rendezvous point, and how to avoid further trouble along the way. Your thoughts, Prince?