[ There is no doubt in Thancred's mind that being out here, far from the castle and undergoing what some what consider grueling travel from place to place, is much more comfortable for him. It isn't that he can't exist or even thrive within Castle Thorne if he chooses to, but out here he can be far more himself, rather than having to consider how he might be perceived at all times. Castle Thorne expects a certain level of decorum, and there are no doubt any number of unwritten rules about how to behave and navigate the petty politics therein.
It's exhausting, simply put.
He's gathered that both Stephen and Yennefer have also relaxed some with more time spent away from that place, whether or not they've realized it themselves. Stephen may be suffering from the inexperience of this sort of travel, but he has been a good sport about it all the same, and he hasn't let that inexperience slow him down much. The wagon helps, of course.
As Stephen describes the transportation from his home, Thancred narrows his eyes, realizing that it all sounds rather familiar. ] Are you referring to automobiles and trains, by chance? [ If so, he still doesn't quite understand what's so scary about them, though having a large number of people packed in might be the contributing factor there.
He makes note of the hill ahead of them and focuses on directing the two horses hitched to the wagon toward it. ] There's a nation where I'm from that utilizes such technology. I will confess I don't have as much experience with them as I do with chocobos or horses, but... what exactly makes them scary?
[ It might be an instance of having to be there to truly understand, or Stephen has made a joke that hasn't quite landed. Thancred is genuinely curious rather than teasing at this point, though. ]
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It's exhausting, simply put.
He's gathered that both Stephen and Yennefer have also relaxed some with more time spent away from that place, whether or not they've realized it themselves. Stephen may be suffering from the inexperience of this sort of travel, but he has been a good sport about it all the same, and he hasn't let that inexperience slow him down much. The wagon helps, of course.
As Stephen describes the transportation from his home, Thancred narrows his eyes, realizing that it all sounds rather familiar. ] Are you referring to automobiles and trains, by chance? [ If so, he still doesn't quite understand what's so scary about them, though having a large number of people packed in might be the contributing factor there.
He makes note of the hill ahead of them and focuses on directing the two horses hitched to the wagon toward it. ] There's a nation where I'm from that utilizes such technology. I will confess I don't have as much experience with them as I do with chocobos or horses, but... what exactly makes them scary?
[ It might be an instance of having to be there to truly understand, or Stephen has made a joke that hasn't quite landed. Thancred is genuinely curious rather than teasing at this point, though. ]