[ Perhaps that's where the difference between them lies. Geralt's life is something of the opposite. He's no one's puppet—not near it—but there are always forces pushing him one way or another. People, kingdoms, Destiny herself.

His entire life has been about steering his course in spite of those who would take his choices from him. ]

I don't profess to know Himeka as well as you do, but...I doubt she gives a shit about you carrying her burdens. I think she'd rather have you as a friend than a martyr.

[ Does he understand where Urianger is coming from? Sure. He's not unsympathetic; his frankness isn't meant to be dismissive, though Geralt's never been particularly soft with his words, either.

There's only so much wallowing one can do. Eventually, you have to move on. Or the world moves on without you. This, the weight on Urianger's shoulders, it isn't something that anyone can lift except Urianger himself. That is a decision the elf will have to make on his own. For himself and no one else. ]