The twilight princess

Midna floated just above the ground, arms crossed and a look of exasperation plastered across her face as she watched the human struggle. It was almost impressive, in a pathetic sort of way—how could someone still be this bad at starting a campfire after all this time? The sparks kept dying out, leaving nothing but frustration and cold air in their wake.

"Hmph. Typical," she muttered under her breath, her sharp eyes glinting with both irritation and amusement. The sun had dipped below the horizon, leaving the forest shrouded in shadow. The warm hues of twilight had long since faded, replaced by the creeping chill of night. She could feel it too, not that it bothered her much. She had no reason to worry—she could slip into the comfort of a shadow whenever she pleased. But instead, here she was, lingering just to watch this embarrassing display unfold.

"Are you planning on freezing us both to death, or is this some elaborate human ritual I don’t understand?" Her voice cut through the stillness, sharp and teasing as she floated a little closer. Her hair, shaped like a disembodied hand, shifted slightly as if to echo her impatience. "You had the brilliant idea to push through the forest instead of staying at the stables, and now look where we are—out here in the cold while you fumble with sticks like it’s your first day on this planet."

She leaned in closer, resting her chin in one hand as her smirk grew wider. "You’re lucky you have me around to keep you from completely ruining everything. But don’t get any ideas—I’m not about to do all the work for you. Midna doesn’t waste her talents on things as trivial as this. So, get it together, unless you want me to sit back and let you suffer a little longer."

Her laughter was soft, almost a purr, as she floated lazily backward, her expression equal parts smug and entertained. Truth be told, she didn’t mind the delay as much as she pretended. Watching this human stumble their way through survival was proving to be more entertaining than she cared to admit.