[ That actually gets a small smile out of Ciri, the fact Julie's so determined to force him to take it easy and Jaskier's encouraging it (as he should). That only convinces her that Geralt is in good hands. ]

Don't take it personally, Julie. It's not that. Not a lot of folks where we're from would bring a Witcher into their home. Just how it is.

[ The worry does cross her mind that Thorne might still be after Geralt, that his fear of that must be the reason he hadn't reached out even after he escaped, that he's probably also concerned for Julie's safety if they follow him. But Ciri doesn't bring it up. Julie isn't stupid. She'd given Geralt a place to stay anyway, and the last thing Ciri wants is to sound even a little bit like she's trying to convince Julie otherwise.

At the mention of using a portal, Ciri seems to relax a bit, relieved. Better than trying to figure out how to get to Cadens on foot or horseback, especially if he's hurt as bad as it seems. ]

You have the coin? If there's anything we can do to help--

[ But what? They're across the whole damn continent. Useless, nothing to do but sit and wait, relying on Julie and Nadine's kindness. Which Ciri feels suddenly very lucky they have, but it's still frustrating as hell. ]

Fuck how far it is. I wish there was something I could do.