Mipha
"Thank you, Revali." Mipha regards Red with a smile. "Gatu. Well met, I am Princess Mipha of Zora's Domain," she nods in greeting in his direction. After the salutations, she glances at the wolf to see if he really needs help, but he appears to be alright. Still, her desire to assist is strong, but she'll temper herself for now. Every little thing didn't need doting on.
Looking over the courtyard, she can see how somber it is, but also gets the sense from its design why Irina had reluctance earlier. "This temple feels a far cry different from the water temple..." she remarked thoughtfully.
Gatu
_Gatu turns to see the wolf's failed first attempt, before then making it the second time after the lady made it up similarly like he did. He still thinks his Octo Balloon idea was better. He would've just put two on them to lift the wolf up, then use his Bow to pop one with an arrow to lower the wolf back down. Nevertheless, the wolf's got moxxy like he does. He respects that._
"It's the name I go by, yeah. The name I was born with... It never made sense, so I gave myself a name that I felt worked the best for me." _Gatu replied to Revali._ "It's nice I finally get to meet the Rito that saved me from a terrible fate. Princess Zelda told me about you after I woke up, before the battle at Zora's Domain with those Lizalfos that came out of the water..."
_He then turns to Mipha, also showing proper edict and salutations to the Princess of the Zoras with a hand over his heart and bows respectfully._ "It is an honor to meet you, Princess Mipha."
"I know I sort of, in a weird way, stumbled into the quest you guys are on... But from my time in Hyrule traveling around, it seems fate steers me to where there is adventure. So since I am here with you all, I want to help in whatever way I can." _Gatu explain to Wolf Link and the others, showing he has a courageous spirit about him, despite looking battle worn- he still had a slight smile on his face with the dirt on his tunic and smudged on his cheeks._
Gatu
"As for the Water Temple... I only got to see the outside of it when I was swimming underwater. I'm sure it will see better days, in the future. I can agree this is a far cry from it. It's got that moody and eerie aura to it."
Gatu
_With that said, Gatu reaches into his Inventory and pulls out an unlit torch, striking it with some flint and steel he bought at the last marketplace he went to since he ran out with his tinderbox Zelda gave him as it catches aflame; making some light for them all._
Rome
Rome glances over at Gatu when he speaks to him, smiling slightly. “The name is Rome. Vanhart.” He says giving him a thumbs up just before the others arrive. He takes the moment to glance around the hill they find themselves on, before his eyes fall upon the entrance to the temple. “Any idea what this mirror we are looking for is all about?” He asks to anyone who would answer. Though, it was probably a moot point.
Irina
Irina approaches the wolf when he finally makes it to ensure he is fine. "Nice to meet you, Gatu. I am Irina," she smiles warmly as she introduces herself to their chatty companion.
Turning to look at the temple, she watches it concerned and answers to the princess. "I have never been to the Water Temple. But the name tells me it is very different from this one. This place It is very deceiving... There are many things that are there, but you can't see."
Irina shakes her head to Rome, not knowing what mirror that is.
Revali
"Well, now that we've all been properly introduced, I think we should start going inside. Seems Irina has the most experience here and it was by no means her choice to have it. With that being said, we should treat her words and concerns with utmost care. This place sounds like it's going to be a pain to get through." Blue looks around at the others before starting his way down the stairs into the temple.
Red gulps. "Things that are there, but we can't see? Sounds like poes. Lots of poes. Or worse. I'm thinking much worse." He shakes his head. How are they possibly going to find a mirror in all that?
Mipha
"The pleasure is all mine, Gatu." Mipha returned the pleasantries. Her attention shifts focus to their task once again, particularly at Irina's remarks. "It is different, yes. The halls and rooms of the water temple have much to do with the nature and movement of water and they reflect as much. This place, though..." She shudders. "I wish it were shadows in name only, but your warning is plenty enough to tell me there's far more at stake. We must be careful. No more bumping into fences," she turns to playfully tut at the wolf to try and get her spirits up.
"Revali, don't go too far!" She calls after him, joining him on the stairway down.
Gatu
"A Mirror is what you're after?" _Gatu asks, turning to look back at the others as he takes a cautious step inside the archway into the entrance of the Shadow Temple. He has a distant feeling he knows the mirror they're talking about for some reason..._ "Well, whatever the mirror is must be pretty important..."
_Gatu leads the way down, using his torch to light the way forwards. Eventually, the group come upon a clearing with a platform in the center, several unlit torches in a sporadically ring around the center platform, and the sealed closed door to the Shadow Temple._
"It looks like some sort of puzzle to open it... Maybe these torches around the platform have something to do with it?"
_Gatu carefully climbs up onto the platform, in which he brushes the dried dirt and grim off it with his free hand. When he does, he sees the symbol of three familiar triangles whilst sporting the same symbol for the Shadow Temple above the sealed door carved into the center of it. It makes his glance as his old bandaged wrapped hand for a few moments before he stands._
"So this is the Shadow Temple. My friend told me about it once, though I kind of wished I inquired about it further... Any ideas on how to open it up guys?
Irina
Irina follows Revali. "I was a prisoner in this place for a long time. It was Link and Einion who helped me." She sighs silently, "So he has experience too. But I remember he had some kind of object that helped him navigate this place." She looks at the wolf. "You clearly don't have it with you, but do you remember what it was?"
Link
Wolf Link shakes dust and grass off next to Revali... maybe a bit too close. His pride took a critical hit, but otherwise he seems fine. He sees the bunny man and sniffs at him, then turns to the group. The man hears a low growl as the wolf communicates with them, but wouldn't be able to understand it. "Tell this man that the place is dangerous. He should enter at his own risk. We can't guarantee the safety of anybody that goes inside."
He hears Irina recount her history here, and inquire about the object. He nudges her leg in an attempt to comfort her, knowing this place holds many dark memories for her. He then looks up and says in a low whine, "I do not, unfortunately. But my senses are strong in this form, so perhaps I can use them to help us."
Rome
Rome quietly follows the group into the room of many unlit torches. His eyes skim across the room as Gatu explains the logistics of the puzzle in the room, before Link speaks to the group. Rome decides he may as well translate. “Our friend says we cannot guarantee your safety should you come further with us. You look like you can handle yourself, but we are not going to ask you to risk your life with us,” Rome explains, before giving a small smile. “That being said, I'm sure the extra hand at *sniffing* things out would be helpful, I'm sure.”
Spoof
The room is fairly unassuming with the exception of the raised platform and torches surrounding it. The door lies ahead with a gentle draft rolling out from beneath the crack. Grains of dust are gathered at the base from previous entries, stacking into small piles. A fine coating of soot covers the floor and along with it a coating of a liquid substance trailing off in the direction of the door.
Revali
"Torches, a platform. Seems like these would open the way. On account of, you know, being the only thing in here so far." Revali pokes around. "The place is absolutely covered in soot. So, we light the torches and see what happens." He looks from Rome and then Gatu. "That's right. Don't get too ahead of yourself in here. We don't know what to expect going into this place."
Mipha
"It feels ironic to have to use so much fire in a place where shadows reside." Mipha notes, lowering herself to the ground to touch it and get an idea of the soot here and...something else. "This feels slick." Now she has an unknown substance and doesn't know what to attribute it to. "I felt something more on the ground, but I don't know what it is or where else it occurs. Please tread carefully."