[Private to Ganondorf]

[break_a_melody]

[On the screen is an odd creature, somewhat rat-like in appearance... or maybe dog-like. It kept its piercing gaze locked on the screen and given how high up in the air the scroll seemed to be, the creature behind it was of considerable height. Not that it would matter much to the King of Evil. Still, not something one would see everyday.

The creature doesn't move his mouth, but Ganondorf will hear words rising up in his head. It's speaking telepathically and from a considerable distance.]

Ganondorf, correct? We've met before in some capacity. I suspect you remember the animated snowman from last winter. That was my doing. Though it's been a while, a reflection on recent circumstances have pressed me to follow up.

My name is Giegue. And I'm here to make you a proposal.

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[warhorseofpower]

So, you are the creator of that splendid creature.

Very well. I shall listen to your proposal. I have a feeling it will be greatly beneficial to us both.

[break_a_melody]

I'm flattered that it was to your liking. [Really, what he saw the snowman become was what impressed him the most. It wasn't nearly as strong as the traditional Starman Deluxe, but to have created something like that through a clump of snow and a light bit of channeled PSI was remarkable.]

And that's why I wanted to follow up. Given recent developments... not just Tirek's rampage, but that there were individuals strong enough to actually subdue him...

We'll need to consider a partnership. One that ensures we will be able to return to our ambitions...

[warhorseofpower]

Yes. That ignoramus Zetta seems to have lucked into some power, hasn't he?

[Who knew?]

I believe that is a very smart idea.

[break_a_melody]

Raw power alone means nothing, and it isn't worth trusting if in the hands of another. [Which he understood very well. A straightforward attempt to conquer Earth would only encourage a drawn out struggle. Not to mention it may trigger too many more people to awaken to their latent potentials.]

But you understand. The offworlders already tried confronting Calice and failed miserably. There's no unity among them, which was made painfully clear as they just gave up their powers to Tirek. We can't return to our worlds like this.

[warhorseofpower]

Indeed. It's much better to have a brain behind that power. Not to mention I don't believe there is any significant contingent that would follow him. At least, that's what my research into him has drawn.

[He'll think on the second statement.]

Though...that newspaper seems to inflame some sort of unity into them, if only temporarily. Whether it's loyalty to the royalty, or pathetic pride, it remains a gathering concept. Best to be dealt with as quickly as possible.

[break_a_melody]

Their unity isn't strong enough. Not nearly strong to prove a united front against Calice. ... That's why the best thing for this town is for new leaders to rise up. By conquest if necessary, and it's looking a lot more necessary.

[warhorseofpower]

Quite correct.

So, I suppose you've already begun formulating a plan?

[break_a_melody]

... Of course. We'll weaken their wills and reshape the mold to something ideal. An oft used strategy against lesser minded populations. Easier now that the ponies in this town have revealed their desperation for power in times of crisis. That will work just as well for us.

[warhorseofpower]

I like it. Very cerebral.

I suppose I should hurry my practice into summoning or re-creating my minions.

[break_a_melody]

Yes... If you'd like assistance, I'm quite happy to help. But I must ask, now... What were you before you came here? An ambitious caster and warrior, yes, but to what extent to those ambitions run...?

[warhorseofpower]

Nothing less than absolute power. And to attain that, I must obtain the Triforce.

[break_a_melody]

Power for the sake of it? Or maybe you have a greater cause in mind. ... All I aim for is to right an injustice committed against my people.

[warhorseofpower]

Quite similar actually. My people were confined to a desert by the Hylian ruling class for how they lived. I swore that I would avenge that injustice.

[break_a_melody]

To be forced to swelter in lifeless lands while the lot of them bask in bountiful prosperity. Yes, it's only appropriate that their arrogance should have consequences. Really, they'd be greater fools if they didn't see this coming.