Well, if Jaskier insists, he can forgo the pleasantries. He is surprised for only a moment, before his expression settles into something more contemplative.
"The tiff..." he repeats, as if he thinks it's an odd choice in words. He shakes his head to himself. "As you'll similarly recall, lady Yennefer was among the number that defended the High Mage from my assault. As such, I had deemed her an obstacle to pursuing justice against Thorne... made more curious by the fact that I had seen her and Geralt exchanging romantic gestures only a moment earlier."
He's still not certain he's wrong, but that is still to be seen.
"Thinking Geralt a likely ally in this world... largely through reputation and certain connections... I sought him out to hear his thoughts on her choice in affiliation. I thought that, with a closer perspective, I might see some way around that conflict of interest. Or mayhap better understand her reasons for making such a choice."
His brow still furrows when he thinks of the conversation, even though he thinks he is beginning to understand how it all unfolded.
"Geralt thought little of my attempt, obviously. And, when pressed, he claimed that 'twas none of his business, while also making vague threats about how I would regret it if I pursued her and forced him to become involved. He dismissed any hopes of finding a solution to the problems in this place, seeming to think any higher ambitions than mere survival were mere delusion."
He finally looks up to meet Jaskier's gaze.
"'Tis not an outlook that I can accept. But, while I would have been willing to leave him to his own devices otherwise, the thought that conflicting with Yennefer would be conflicting with him in turn, and mayhap all those he considers comrades..."
He falls silent for a moment, but then adds, in a bit dryer of a tone:
"...And you needn't remind me that you hold no such obligation to him. Mayhap I led myself astray, thinking only of how 'twould be if Himeka and I had been in a similar position."
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"The tiff..." he repeats, as if he thinks it's an odd choice in words. He shakes his head to himself. "As you'll similarly recall, lady Yennefer was among the number that defended the High Mage from my assault. As such, I had deemed her an obstacle to pursuing justice against Thorne... made more curious by the fact that I had seen her and Geralt exchanging romantic gestures only a moment earlier."
He's still not certain he's wrong, but that is still to be seen.
"Thinking Geralt a likely ally in this world... largely through reputation and certain connections... I sought him out to hear his thoughts on her choice in affiliation. I thought that, with a closer perspective, I might see some way around that conflict of interest. Or mayhap better understand her reasons for making such a choice."
His brow still furrows when he thinks of the conversation, even though he thinks he is beginning to understand how it all unfolded.
"Geralt thought little of my attempt, obviously. And, when pressed, he claimed that 'twas none of his business, while also making vague threats about how I would regret it if I pursued her and forced him to become involved. He dismissed any hopes of finding a solution to the problems in this place, seeming to think any higher ambitions than mere survival were mere delusion."
He finally looks up to meet Jaskier's gaze.
"'Tis not an outlook that I can accept. But, while I would have been willing to leave him to his own devices otherwise, the thought that conflicting with Yennefer would be conflicting with him in turn, and mayhap all those he considers comrades..."
He falls silent for a moment, but then adds, in a bit dryer of a tone:
"...And you needn't remind me that you hold no such obligation to him. Mayhap I led myself astray, thinking only of how 'twould be if Himeka and I had been in a similar position."