1. Rigid link. A rigid link is one which does not undergo any deformation while transmittingmotion. Strictly speaking, rigid links do not exist. However, as the deformation of a connecting rod,crank...
It is all about how you think about Zelda. If you think that "young Link" (age 8) is the "real link" the he is 8 but is you thing "Big Link" (age 14) is the "real Link" then he is 14.