[ She seems to recognize what he means, which leaves him wondering exactly who she is, what she's trained in. What she does. Knowledge of swords to a degree isn't uncommon in his world, but—he's still curious. And especially curious about how skilled she might be.
There's a small pause. He thinks he can read what she's asking. This isn't something he usually does—speak of his swordsmanship—not because the techniques of a Witcher are some sort of secret but because he doesn't go around displaying what he can do. There are times in towns where he leaves his swords on Roach altogether, keeps them both tucked away instead of sheathed on his back. Attention's never worth it. He draws enough of it by walking through the door as it is.
But she's been straightforward with him from the start. He tips his head before he finally answers. ]
Here? Soon enough. [ Shouldn't be long. It depends, partly, on how receptive the people here are to Jaskier's music, but he suspects Jaskier will do well for himself. He always does. (Annoyingly.) ] But I always have one on the other side.
[ Provided the Horizon is a place she enters. Or can enter. Was she there when they were brought into it? It's simple for him, to return, but he knows for others—like Kay—the concentration required is...a small barrier. Or a very large one. ]
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There's a small pause. He thinks he can read what she's asking. This isn't something he usually does—speak of his swordsmanship—not because the techniques of a Witcher are some sort of secret but because he doesn't go around displaying what he can do. There are times in towns where he leaves his swords on Roach altogether, keeps them both tucked away instead of sheathed on his back. Attention's never worth it. He draws enough of it by walking through the door as it is.
But she's been straightforward with him from the start. He tips his head before he finally answers. ]
Here? Soon enough. [ Shouldn't be long. It depends, partly, on how receptive the people here are to Jaskier's music, but he suspects Jaskier will do well for himself. He always does. (Annoyingly.) ] But I always have one on the other side.
[ Provided the Horizon is a place she enters. Or can enter. Was she there when they were brought into it? It's simple for him, to return, but he knows for others—like Kay—the concentration required is...a small barrier. Or a very large one. ]