[A genuine smile crosses his face, his heart eased as he hugs her back.] Good. That's good. You both deserve a bit of relaxation, truly.
[He hopes, for Rinwell's sake, the attitudes out there are not so strict as Cadens, but he doesn't have much hope. Still, she said she was used to traveling, and as a traveler himself, he understands the desire to do so again.
Jaskier waves her surprise off. Of course he did! Hello, he makes one for all his friends, and who is Ciri if not one of his closest? It... ignoring the fact the vineyard is gone and he has not worked in it for some time (he already misses it).]
Enjoy it at your leisure. It's all yours. [He leans against his counter, thrilled enough only to watch her choose her instrument. The first real jolt of excitement he's had in some time.
And then it's his moment to look a bit dumb about it.]
A lute? [A flutter nearly jumps his heart out of his chest. His voice goes soft, touched.] You want to learn the lute? Like me? Oh, Ciri. That's -- that's wonderful. I'd be honored to teach you. I don't know what brought this on but I have utterly no complaints.
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[He hopes, for Rinwell's sake, the attitudes out there are not so strict as Cadens, but he doesn't have much hope. Still, she said she was used to traveling, and as a traveler himself, he understands the desire to do so again.
Jaskier waves her surprise off. Of course he did! Hello, he makes one for all his friends, and who is Ciri if not one of his closest? It... ignoring the fact the vineyard is gone and he has not worked in it for some time (he already misses it).]
Enjoy it at your leisure. It's all yours. [He leans against his counter, thrilled enough only to watch her choose her instrument. The first real jolt of excitement he's had in some time.
And then it's his moment to look a bit dumb about it.]
A lute? [A flutter nearly jumps his heart out of his chest. His voice goes soft, touched.] You want to learn the lute? Like me? Oh, Ciri. That's -- that's wonderful. I'd be honored to teach you. I don't know what brought this on but I have utterly no complaints.