Kidnappings didn't have to be violent or ill-intentioned, Link would argue, but, he was unaware and preoccupied.

He was used to tiny creatures on his shoulder or in his hat, with both Navi and Tatl using him when they needed a break from flying. Link gave the bird a small smile, letting it land where it wished.

"See, the trouble is," he told the bird, "telling someone you've surpassed everyone in you homeland, no matter how you slice it, sounds like bragging. And then people don't even believe you when it's the truth. No one is ever gonna let me teach 'em neither."

He took out the Ocarina of Time, determined to play the song he'd attached to the Southern Gate.