[ Jaskier and Istredd have more in common than with anyone else in the people from their sphere. They are more in touch with their emotions and have soft hearts. He is still building up the courage say something to Jaskier about what he and Lucifer discussed, and looking at Geralt now, he wonders if he'll ever have that courage. It's unlikely. They're naked and within arm distance but might as well be miles away in terms of what he's capable of saying.

He knows that Geralt is more a man of gestures than words and feelings, so he doesn't expect him to say anything particularly sentimental right then. But the fact that he gives coin says something too, and tells Istredd to worry about himself, and he smiles in response to that. Blue eyes fix intensely on Geralt for a moment, watching him move, even in a small way, and then he glances away. ]

If you want to give coin to a Summoned escape fund, I will not say no. We're still penny-pinching in Thorne.

[ Istredd and Lucifer are fairly good at saving money comparatively, and they have two people sharing funds, but he'll probably never save enough for what he truly wants to do. ]

I'm working on a side project that requires ingredients so I'm focused on that. I was thinking there may be a way to help the dragons more than our initial cure.