[ True. In the strictest sense. But the barest technicality is not what he refers to. Destiny brought he and Ciri together, but it could have happened any number of ways. Has happened many ways. In the woods outside Sodden. Here, in another sphere.
Just because the path has changed does not mean everything changes.
Still, he sees no reason to dwell on an uncertain future. Instead, he addresses a more concrete point that Istredd raises. ]
We've spoken of it. The decision is his. [ He recognizes a bare handful of weeks is not enough time for John to come to a firm conclusion. ] And he knows he has a place in the Free Cities should he want it.
[ Hm. He glances sidelong at Istredd. ]
As do you.
[ Not that he expects Istredd to take it. But it's there. ]
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Just because the path has changed does not mean everything changes.
Still, he sees no reason to dwell on an uncertain future. Instead, he addresses a more concrete point that Istredd raises. ]
We've spoken of it. The decision is his. [ He recognizes a bare handful of weeks is not enough time for John to come to a firm conclusion. ] And he knows he has a place in the Free Cities should he want it.
[ Hm. He glances sidelong at Istredd. ]
As do you.
[ Not that he expects Istredd to take it. But it's there. ]