[ The rumble is just enough to surprise her, but she's much more composed now that Daruk is at her side. Zelda steadies herself and then nods firmly, brows coming together in a determined expression. ]

If we can find higher ground, then we may be able to make sense of our... situation. [ Zelda moves to rummage in the pack at her hip, but finds it empty, and her eyes widen with unpleasant surprise. ] Oh...! The Sheikah Slate is missing!

[ Its map functionality would make this mystery all the less mysterious, but the precious device is gone. She feels a new spike of a panic and looks around frantically, though there's no sign of it. ]

Could it have been taken? Or...? [ Just what is going on? ]