[He accepts that with a nod. A shame, but Hector is... not like Geralt. He won't do it despite his complaints, unlike the Witcher.
Perhaps this is truly his first glimpse into the extent of Hector's personal tragedies. Jaskier shifts, leaning back with the drink not occupying both of his hands, longing as they are the push back his hair again. He can't imagine it's easy to say this. That he knows anything of it, at least so much to speak on it -- he must have personal experience with it.
And perhaps his fear of that ring ties into it.]
I didn't consider it. The use of magic in subjugation. I -- I mean, so literally. [Is it no surprise he wonders if Hector expects the same from him? Or, at one time. Jaskier has certainly offered more than his share of sweet nothings.] And you cannot truly live in defense at all times.
[He isn't sure what he can offer. He certainly doesn't have the power to protect Hector from such fears.
He sits closer, quiet for a time.] Well. I can certainly be a second opinion on any dodgy verbal contracts you're offered. [He watches Hector, even if his face is mostly still veiled.] I think it says much of you that you've already offered trust in the face of these... fears. I could... I could look into protection spells, perhaps. I did a bit of light reading on the varieties of magic here. Beyond that, I'm afraid I'm not a very useful guardian, as things go. Though I can throw a mean lute when necessary. I've won my share of bar fights.
[And lost a few lutes, but that's neither here nor there. He simply wants to offer what he can. Whatever he can.]
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Perhaps this is truly his first glimpse into the extent of Hector's personal tragedies. Jaskier shifts, leaning back with the drink not occupying both of his hands, longing as they are the push back his hair again. He can't imagine it's easy to say this. That he knows anything of it, at least so much to speak on it -- he must have personal experience with it.
And perhaps his fear of that ring ties into it.]
I didn't consider it. The use of magic in subjugation. I -- I mean, so literally. [Is it no surprise he wonders if Hector expects the same from him? Or, at one time. Jaskier has certainly offered more than his share of sweet nothings.] And you cannot truly live in defense at all times.
[He isn't sure what he can offer. He certainly doesn't have the power to protect Hector from such fears.
He sits closer, quiet for a time.] Well. I can certainly be a second opinion on any dodgy verbal contracts you're offered. [He watches Hector, even if his face is mostly still veiled.] I think it says much of you that you've already offered trust in the face of these... fears. I could... I could look into protection spells, perhaps. I did a bit of light reading on the varieties of magic here. Beyond that, I'm afraid I'm not a very useful guardian, as things go. Though I can throw a mean lute when necessary. I've won my share of bar fights.
[And lost a few lutes, but that's neither here nor there. He simply wants to offer what he can. Whatever he can.]