[He listens to the girl as they walk, again appearing troubled by her words. As the hero, just as he is always meant to be brave, no one else ever questions the wisdom of the risks he takes. In fact, he's more or less been molded to embrace recklessness.]

It's okay, Pyrrha. I promise.

[Before Ganondorf took over, Link wouldn't really know what a slave was supposed to be. Now he has a good idea about it, and feels badly to think that Pyrrha is suffering that sort of fate.]

I don't do this for rewards [although he never turns one down]. I do this because it's my destiny. Everyone says so. I would never let someone be hurt if I could save them. I won't let you be a slave again either.

[Playing the hero has evolved into somewhat of an obsession over time. It's not good enough to simply do his duty... he just can't say no to anyone. About anything. Navi is always bugging him to get back on track, but he can't help it.]