[ Istredd raises an eyebrow at Geralt. He feels like this is very obvious but perhaps it isn't, it's not like either of them are great at emotions.]

It's not about him, it's about you. You obviously care about him, and you're my friend, so I want you to be happy.

[ Istredd had so few friends in his life but that was more or less how he saw Yennefer too when they were friends. He showed it with Triss too, and with Yenna later on in their timeline, before Thanedd. If Geralt made her happy, he was happy for both of them, that's just how he operates. He shrugs. ]

And I'd help any Summoned get out of Thorne if it's what they wanted.

[ At risk to himself too, which isn't a very good idea given he's already gotten in trouble with the new regime, but Istredd understands the need to leave. John seems content enough there, not as fearful as someone like River, but he sees no better reason to cross factions than love, if that's what this is. ]