[ Well, that sounds far worse than Jack made it seem. It's hard to tell whether Mat is making it dramatic or if Jack was making it sound less chaotic than it was, but based on her experience, her money is on the latter.

Julie shakes her head a little. ] No, I already know what's up with my people. They're both out. Stick with 'em, they know what they're doin' in the wilderness, 'specially mountains. Geralt and Ciri.

[ She's worried about them, yes, but much less than she would have been before. If there are any two people in the world she trusts to survive this particular circumstance, it's them. Even sick, even injured.

While Mat eats, Julie has remained sitting close enough that they touch, shoulder to shoulder, arm to arm. She's a touch-y person in general, but right now, she feels compelled to be as near as she can. ]