[ Rafa is quick to raise his hand, waving the apology away. ]

If I cared for ceremony here, I would have made a point of it earlier.

[ This is interesting news about Link, though. Rafa wouldn't have guessed it just from talking to the boy. ]

A champion? Well, that is interesting. How are champions chosen in your world, may I ask? It must be important, if it is recognised by your people as well as his own.