If Link wasn't focused on the battle, he'd give her a confused look. What's so strange about a weapon breaking when you throw it? Link had been expecting that to happen.

But nevermind the quality of the weapons; two of the guards, including the one Link just threw a sword at, break off to charge towards him. Link steps backward, shield up, as he lets the guards advance. But when they get in close, Link spins.

"Hiyah!" he yells, as his sword arcing in a circle and striking both guards.

Meanwhile, one of the guards has stayed on Neph - while the unseen forth steps through the vault door to also meet her. "Rebel pig," the guard spits, raising her weapon. Unlike the other guards, hers isn't the standard attire. In fact, it's a set of armour that looks very different to the style preferred in the Empire - and is one that Nephenee will in fact recognise...