[ The cryptic reply is not meant to be so; he just finds it's a complicated thing, when he brings up exactly what Thorne did. Because for him, it does not especially mark Thorne as better or worse than any other kingdom—only that they made a poor decision. Hubris, perhaps. Arrogance.
In any case, he doesn't care to expound on the qualities of these nations. They're all after something.
He inclines his head, taking that answer for what it is. ] Who you have is more important than where you are.
[ He went to the Free Cities in part because he believed hiding Ciri within what he'd presumed was Thorne's biggest threat would be best. He at least knew where they stood. He still thinks so—he isn't sure if there might come a day when Solvunn will let go of their neutral stance and align with another territory. ]
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[ The cryptic reply is not meant to be so; he just finds it's a complicated thing, when he brings up exactly what Thorne did. Because for him, it does not especially mark Thorne as better or worse than any other kingdom—only that they made a poor decision. Hubris, perhaps. Arrogance.
In any case, he doesn't care to expound on the qualities of these nations. They're all after something.
He inclines his head, taking that answer for what it is. ] Who you have is more important than where you are.
[ He went to the Free Cities in part because he believed hiding Ciri within what he'd presumed was Thorne's biggest threat would be best. He at least knew where they stood. He still thinks so—he isn't sure if there might come a day when Solvunn will let go of their neutral stance and align with another territory. ]