[ An expected answer. Geralt inclines his head in acceptance. Lines are drawn firmly in this world. He can't blame Istredd for not wanting to take the risk. Besides, they've each found their place. ]
I'm not asking you to, [ he replies simply. ] But I imagine he would appreciate it.
[ John can look after himself. Geralt's concerns are merely that. It's less the danger, more the idea of John being in a position he had not asked to be in, doesn't want to be in. People like them will never live outside of harm's way, but it should be John's choice. It should be for something he believes in. Not some bullshit war.
His attention flicks back to Istredd. ] I know her. [ He does not elaborate. ] Though I can't say the Free Cities will be much better for her.
[ Or he'd have offered already. He came to know River in their visions, but even prior to that—it's clear she has a fragile mind. And an easily exploited one. A crowded city, ever-watched by its soldiers, is no place for a girl like her. ]
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I'm not asking you to, [ he replies simply. ] But I imagine he would appreciate it.
[ John can look after himself. Geralt's concerns are merely that. It's less the danger, more the idea of John being in a position he had not asked to be in, doesn't want to be in. People like them will never live outside of harm's way, but it should be John's choice. It should be for something he believes in. Not some bullshit war.
His attention flicks back to Istredd. ] I know her. [ He does not elaborate. ] Though I can't say the Free Cities will be much better for her.
[ Or he'd have offered already. He came to know River in their visions, but even prior to that—it's clear she has a fragile mind. And an easily exploited one. A crowded city, ever-watched by its soldiers, is no place for a girl like her. ]