[ Between this and the question she asked Ignis, Zelda pauses a moment, but she puts her hands into the prayer position and she nods. ]

... That you ask at all gives me hope though, Maylene. [ . . . ] Even in the event of failure, that does not mean that the loss is complete [ Her failure, the one that cost Hyrule the champions and her father most of all- ] as long as people hold true and strong, and as long as there are those who persist. This journey of ours has been somewhat haphazard before now, but - yes.

I believe that we have a chance against Cyrus and the others, and I believe that you and this land's other champions still have your role to play. So once we meet with this lake guardian, as we seek out the others, we shall venture north, and I- shall do what I can to find your friend.

[ She shouldn't be speaking for everyone again she chides herself as she finishes, but. ]