[It's because he loves Ciri deeply that he doesn't immediately launch into an insulted tirade at her laugh. The title was both enigmatic and meant to entice those of the fairer sex with the tale of a warrior woman. And Ciri was laughing at it! At the song for her.
He turns away with a flush that settles high on his cheeks, a flash in his eyes. A momentary anger that cools itself as quickly as it comes. He knows she means nothing by it. Still.]
It's a metaphor. I took elements of the legends of the phoenix to symbolize the rebirth of someone reduced to a mere royal title to a strong, capable woman.
[(It was only one laugh, but that's more than enough.) Yes, Jaskier still has an ego akin to an overripe peach; easily bruised, gushing sweet indignation.] But now I'm not so sure I'd like to hear you laugh at the lyrics if the title sends you into such fits.
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He turns away with a flush that settles high on his cheeks, a flash in his eyes. A momentary anger that cools itself as quickly as it comes. He knows she means nothing by it. Still.]
It's a metaphor. I took elements of the legends of the phoenix to symbolize the rebirth of someone reduced to a mere royal title to a strong, capable woman.
[(It was only one laugh, but that's more than enough.) Yes, Jaskier still has an ego akin to an overripe peach; easily bruised, gushing sweet indignation.] But now I'm not so sure I'd like to hear you laugh at the lyrics if the title sends you into such fits.