[ His expression says there is truth to that, but also: they can both be bullied into bedrest. He tilts his head for her to wipe at his neck, and he reaches up with a thumb to scrub at what he can feel clinging to his skin on the other side. He looks forward to when he can get to his feet without his entire body protesting each time.
He softens, placing a hand on her knee. ] I'd never leave you for long. [ Not if he can help it. It's a promise, one that almost sits too heavy in the air. He pauses before adding, ] And Jaskier is a terrible menace to be alone with.
[ He's glad, actually, that Jaskier was here. He's not certain what he'd have done if he hadn't been able to rely on Jaskier, to know that at least someone he trusted was looking out for Ciri. Someone she had a chance of listening to. ]
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He softens, placing a hand on her knee. ] I'd never leave you for long. [ Not if he can help it. It's a promise, one that almost sits too heavy in the air. He pauses before adding, ] And Jaskier is a terrible menace to be alone with.
[ He's glad, actually, that Jaskier was here. He's not certain what he'd have done if he hadn't been able to rely on Jaskier, to know that at least someone he trusted was looking out for Ciri. Someone she had a chance of listening to. ]