At least there's that. Not all hope is lost for me, then.
[ Again, she watches, tries to emulate him. She listens to instruction well when she actually wants to, and right now, she wants to learn; Geralt is right that Ciri will keep practicing and pushing herself, trying to see progress, for as long as it takes, even as the hours pass by. He reminds her every so often to take a minute, have some water, especially when the sun is at its hottest and they seek better shade with the shifting angle of it. Having anticipated being out here for some time, they've brought more food and take some time to eat it, during which Ciri alternates between frustration at not seeing immediate improvement and excitement over not seeing immediate failure either. ]
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At least there's that. Not all hope is lost for me, then.
[ Again, she watches, tries to emulate him. She listens to instruction well when she actually wants to, and right now, she wants to learn; Geralt is right that Ciri will keep practicing and pushing herself, trying to see progress, for as long as it takes, even as the hours pass by. He reminds her every so often to take a minute, have some water, especially when the sun is at its hottest and they seek better shade with the shifting angle of it. Having anticipated being out here for some time, they've brought more food and take some time to eat it, during which Ciri alternates between frustration at not seeing immediate improvement and excitement over not seeing immediate failure either. ]