My opinions are rarely flattering. [ A touch of wryness lines his words. If anyone should bear ill will, it's probably him—the scars that mark his back are not from pleasantries exchanged in the throne room—but if he held a grudge against everyone who wronged him at some point, he'd have room for nothing else.
Besides, he'd like to see a kingdom that hasn't fucked people over for its own gains. He's certain both Solvunn and the Free Cities have skeletons of their own; they're just better at hiding them. He's not here because he thinks Thorne is wrong. He's here because he also thinks they could be right. They're afraid of something. Fear does not stem out of thin air. What Thorne believes they know, what they think they understand of the Singularity, it's rooted in some truth, however obscured or twisted by their perceptions. But this is the first he's met anyone who's stated with such clarity that they felt the presence from...the other realms. Other spheres. Until now, no one's been able to approach the Singularity directly; few would have the capability to assess any theories, as well. The only other person he knows of who would is Ciri, and he isn't bringing her anywhere near the damn thing.
There's a question here, about how Stephen can be so sure. What it is that makes him different. Geralt puts it aside. Even if the man were to explain, he'd still only have his word to go on. Seems like a conversation for another time.
Instead, he considers for a moment. His interest in filling any extended silence is nonexistent. Whatever Stephen has said, though, Geralt does not appear to disagree. ] What of your world. Have you seen this before? A structure that serves as a point of connection between spheres?
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Besides, he'd like to see a kingdom that hasn't fucked people over for its own gains. He's certain both Solvunn and the Free Cities have skeletons of their own; they're just better at hiding them. He's not here because he thinks Thorne is wrong. He's here because he also thinks they could be right. They're afraid of something. Fear does not stem out of thin air. What Thorne believes they know, what they think they understand of the Singularity, it's rooted in some truth, however obscured or twisted by their perceptions. But this is the first he's met anyone who's stated with such clarity that they felt the presence from...the other realms. Other spheres. Until now, no one's been able to approach the Singularity directly; few would have the capability to assess any theories, as well. The only other person he knows of who would is Ciri, and he isn't bringing her anywhere near the damn thing.
There's a question here, about how Stephen can be so sure. What it is that makes him different. Geralt puts it aside. Even if the man were to explain, he'd still only have his word to go on. Seems like a conversation for another time.
Instead, he considers for a moment. His interest in filling any extended silence is nonexistent. Whatever Stephen has said, though, Geralt does not appear to disagree. ] What of your world. Have you seen this before? A structure that serves as a point of connection between spheres?