[This is mostly a conversation out of his depth; the way Ciri says that so steadily, so quickly, makes him unsure. He doesn't know shit about tracking; Geralt is mostly the one who has always found him, when they had plans on meeting on the path once more.
Moreso, Jaskier is left unsure because, as far as he knew, Alucard and Geralt were on rather good ground (which says a lot, considering Geralt's... everything.) And now it feels as if he's not only doing them a favor, but needs to bribed to do so.
It's --
His brows raise. Any other context, it would have been funny to hear the very serious dhampir talk about smelling a horse. Roach was exhausted, and they'd only just stabled her so she could rest. Perhaps that was to their advantage.] The stable's not far. I... thank you, Alucard.
[He doubts Ciri is willing to share the same sentiment. (And later, when they know what the fuck is going on, he can. Pick at this.)]
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Moreso, Jaskier is left unsure because, as far as he knew, Alucard and Geralt were on rather good ground (which says a lot, considering Geralt's... everything.) And now it feels as if he's not only doing them a favor, but needs to bribed to do so.
It's --
His brows raise. Any other context, it would have been funny to hear the very serious dhampir talk about smelling a horse. Roach was exhausted, and they'd only just stabled her so she could rest. Perhaps that was to their advantage.] The stable's not far. I... thank you, Alucard.
[He doubts Ciri is willing to share the same sentiment. (And later, when they know what the fuck is going on, he can. Pick at this.)]