[ The trip's been on his mind here and there, something he's mulled on over the past few months, but never quite had the chance to do. Interruptions from the world at large are aplenty. Now, though—there is no good time with a life like his, but things are finally quiet. He plans on hunting by the end of the month—he needs the routine back, a sense of normalcy—and so, in the interim, they can travel.
They could use a change of scenery. And a trip that isn't dictated by politics and diplomacy.
He asks Julie to come with him before the portal formally opens. They both ride well enough. Then the gate is announced a day or so afterwards. Fortuitous timing. The fee is no matter; he's short of coin from having not worked lately, but the bard has gold to spare.
No need to ask. Geralt takes the money and meets Julie outside her home. The only thing he's got slung over his shoulder is his sword and some spare clothes packed into the same leather case. He'll walk Cadens without his main blade, but he won't go past the city limits without at least one sword on him. As for the rest—he doesn't need much to take along. ]
julie.
They could use a change of scenery. And a trip that isn't dictated by politics and diplomacy.
He asks Julie to come with him before the portal formally opens. They both ride well enough. Then the gate is announced a day or so afterwards. Fortuitous timing. The fee is no matter; he's short of coin from having not worked lately, but the bard has gold to spare.
No need to ask. Geralt takes the money and meets Julie outside her home. The only thing he's got slung over his shoulder is his sword and some spare clothes packed into the same leather case. He'll walk Cadens without his main blade, but he won't go past the city limits without at least one sword on him. As for the rest—he doesn't need much to take along. ]