Ah. [He waves a hand.] We can barely fault them for wanting us to be our best selves, but oftentimes one must live long enough to decide whether freedom or fulfilling their expectations is the better choice.

[A choice that everyone inevitably goes through.

Jaskier, at least, he can speak for himself -- freedom was always the choice he was meant to make.

He smiles back at her, noting that her delight is as innocent as a child's. As if she's barely seen flowers in her life. He doesn't tell her that one will live as long as he will -- he'd rather it be a surprise.] I'm hardly ever safe, but I do manage to keep myself alive, despite it all. You needn't worry about me, dear lady! A life too safe is a life too boring.