[ His hand goes to his medallion. Nothing. No hum. Still. As much as he trusts Dean, he trusts his instincts more.
Fuck. He hasn't got time for this, but he can't leave Dean behind. Dean might believe that's his brother, but Geralt does not. Nothing adds up. Not for how Sam is here, not for why Sam knows about Ciri. Knows she is dangerous.
Geralt is silent through the argument, says not one word. Not until he's addressed direct.
Dean cuts in. Geralt answers, anyway. He is not answering the brother, though. His eyes are fixed on Dean. The question may not be in good faith, but it's a fair one. ]
No. I can't. [ It's blunt, and without apology. He's not one to make false assurances. Things will always be dangerous with Ciri. Half the world wants her. They'll kill thousands to get to her. That's the truth.
He glances down the corridor, where they came from. Back at Dean. ] Turn around if you must. Or come with me. But you cannot stay in this room.
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Fuck. He hasn't got time for this, but he can't leave Dean behind. Dean might believe that's his brother, but Geralt does not. Nothing adds up. Not for how Sam is here, not for why Sam knows about Ciri. Knows she is dangerous.
Geralt is silent through the argument, says not one word. Not until he's addressed direct.
Dean cuts in. Geralt answers, anyway. He is not answering the brother, though. His eyes are fixed on Dean. The question may not be in good faith, but it's a fair one. ]
No. I can't. [ It's blunt, and without apology. He's not one to make false assurances. Things will always be dangerous with Ciri. Half the world wants her. They'll kill thousands to get to her. That's the truth.
He glances down the corridor, where they came from. Back at Dean. ] Turn around if you must. Or come with me. But you cannot stay in this room.