[ Steve has to wonder if there's many people who Geralt likes at first meeting, and he suspects it would take a special type. He's the sort of guy who warms up to people over time, it seems, and Steve isn't about to judge. There's nothing wrong with being surmising about the company you keep.

A smirk takes over his face for a moment as he leans back and crosses his arms. ] I haven't really heard the story. About how you met, I mean. I assume you were still in Thorne then. [ It just makes sense, based on the timing of everything.

It's entirely possible Geralt won't want to tell the whole story right now, but Steve can always ask Sam later on. Chances are he'll be back around for another bedside visit at some point.

And, well, hearing "I'm glad I didn't kill you" from Geralt may be translated to "you're not so bad." Steve will take it, anyway. He lets out an amused scoff and nods. ] Same here. We owe Istredd for that one. [ No, Steve's sure he would have figured something out, but he's not sure Geralt even knows that another Summoned intervened in their scuffle. ]