[ Geralt doesn't try to guess what's crossing Nero's mind, though he watches him closely. Nothing he says will make it better. He can't reassure Nero his family is all right. Even if it were true that Kyrie exists in a reality where Nero never left her, who is he to say that would mean nothing has befallen her? Or others that he cares for?
Geralt had been there, and he still couldn't protect Ciri.
He pushes off the pillar and settles down on a chair nearby. ] I was without her. For a while.
[ He's glad she's found her again. And Nero is not wholly without his family, either. Despite the complications, he knows Dante cares—though he suspects it needn't be said. Something tells him Nero must realize that, too. Besides, Dante is a prickly topic for the boy; Geralt leaves it be, not wanting to reopen old wounds.
Instead, he leans forward, elbows resting on his knees. ] These doors are always open for you. Just leave the monsters at yours.
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Geralt had been there, and he still couldn't protect Ciri.
He pushes off the pillar and settles down on a chair nearby. ] I was without her. For a while.
[ He's glad she's found her again. And Nero is not wholly without his family, either. Despite the complications, he knows Dante cares—though he suspects it needn't be said. Something tells him Nero must realize that, too. Besides, Dante is a prickly topic for the boy; Geralt leaves it be, not wanting to reopen old wounds.
Instead, he leans forward, elbows resting on his knees. ] These doors are always open for you. Just leave the monsters at yours.