[ Oh. Mm. That thing. Geralt tips his head in a gesture that suggests he is far more familiar with the concept of fate or Destiny than he ever wanted to be. A relentless bitch, seemingly.
And no. It isn't. Though with Ciri, it was more complicated than that. Her determination to train was always rooted in something darker than a childlike desire to be as those around her. Teaching her to defend herself was one matter; teaching her not to forsake everything, her life included, for vengeance was another. ]
Never quite intended to be a parent. [ Or maybe it was that he never thought he could be. Least of all to a princess.
He steps onto the path. He's familiar with many places in Cadens, and the taverns are at the top of that list. Not a lot else to do around these parts. She's new, isn't she? He's not seen her before. ] I know several. Should probably avoid the others, though.
[ Mag's inn is out. That's become a local haunt for the Summoned and he's not interested in another cascade of memories. ]
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And no. It isn't. Though with Ciri, it was more complicated than that. Her determination to train was always rooted in something darker than a childlike desire to be as those around her. Teaching her to defend herself was one matter; teaching her not to forsake everything, her life included, for vengeance was another. ]
Never quite intended to be a parent. [ Or maybe it was that he never thought he could be. Least of all to a princess.
He steps onto the path. He's familiar with many places in Cadens, and the taverns are at the top of that list. Not a lot else to do around these parts. She's new, isn't she? He's not seen her before. ] I know several. Should probably avoid the others, though.
[ Mag's inn is out. That's become a local haunt for the Summoned and he's not interested in another cascade of memories. ]