[ As they walk so close together, Ciri can feel the sudden tension in his body, belied by his smile. She glances over to catch Jaskier's eyes.
She hadn't meant to insult, and certainly not actually to hurt him. It's just the sort of banter that he usually brushes off, as is his nature to fall in love quickly and often.
Ciri lifts her opposite hand to pet his arm above where they've linked elbows. ]
I never said that! Just want to make sure we're not giving any of your paramours the wrong idea.
[ He didn't mention why he needed a... recess. Something about it is bothering Ciri, the way she sees him tense or act frightened at nothing, even sometimes the way Geralt interacts with Jaskier, but she feels as though she shouldn't ask. Maybe it's a past she isn't meant to know about. She hates not knowing, feeling like a friend or family one moment and a stranger the next, but she's resigned herself to getting used to it for now. Especially with Yennefer still gone... Her absence stings, and Ciri doesn't want to accidentally chase away either Geralt or Jaskier by pushing too hard. ]
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She hadn't meant to insult, and certainly not actually to hurt him. It's just the sort of banter that he usually brushes off, as is his nature to fall in love quickly and often.
Ciri lifts her opposite hand to pet his arm above where they've linked elbows. ]
I never said that! Just want to make sure we're not giving any of your paramours the wrong idea.
[ He didn't mention why he needed a... recess. Something about it is bothering Ciri, the way she sees him tense or act frightened at nothing, even sometimes the way Geralt interacts with Jaskier, but she feels as though she shouldn't ask. Maybe it's a past she isn't meant to know about. She hates not knowing, feeling like a friend or family one moment and a stranger the next, but she's resigned herself to getting used to it for now. Especially with Yennefer still gone... Her absence stings, and Ciri doesn't want to accidentally chase away either Geralt or Jaskier by pushing too hard. ]