[ it is nuts, at least to someone who isn't used to magic. but slowly the light wanes and the beam breaks, the glow vanishing suddenly, and zelda stumbling in place slightly as it stops. quickly she steadies herself and... and nothing. the apple remains colorless. she exhales a heavy breath, disheartened, and looks to the man. ]

It seems my power cannot break whatever ills the land. ...It's so dreadful. [ she looks out to the mostly gray world, frustrated. ] This world must be so beautiful when it has its colors.