Have you found it in the Free Cities? Some peace? { there's a silence that follows. he catches it, the subtleness of their contrast then. he refrains from speaking further on it, as if he has to be careful where to go next with a man like geralt. the trade out of what made him "untouchable" still weighs. one can question if he actually had been the one in charge. dubai is the conclusion to why he cannot know peace, and instead of letting it dull him, he ends up with a bold follow up. }

Why don't we have ourselves a wager? Outdrink me and I will exchange a fond memory. No grim stories or bloody nights to recall. If I outlast you, you tell me a good memory of yours. One of your choice. You're welcome to lie.

{ it's mostly a tease since louis isn't planning on lying. it could be surface level, but still a meaningful memory. louis likes to know what people bring, see how they navigate, when he finds he's interested enough to get to know them. there might also be a confidence in the assurance that perhaps he can use his vampiric tolerance to his advantage. louis would much rather have the natural flow of conversation drive them, but he'll add a spin since he's tired of having everyone else decide his fate. today he decides his, and he chooses a wager out of good spirts. he figures why not. }