[Jaskier winces. He can't help it. There is no excuse for what Yennefer did, even if there is explanation. Jaskier himself cannot comprehend it, yet... It's not understanding, but something closer than he would have ever allowed himself before.
The lessons learned on the Continent were most often harsh ones. Jaskier has undergone desperation, survived it. Aided others through it. Well does he know the deeds people will commit when they think they have no other choice. The limits that are broken by true desperation.
He can't say whether Yennefer deserves forgiveness or not. It isn't the point of the matter. It isn't his to dole out, either.
He only reaches out to touch Geralt's hand.] I won't ask if you're sure. [Right now, he believes Geralt must be. What remains to be seen is how long he will remain sure.
So this is it, then. How an epic ends with hardly a whimper.]
I'll keep an eye on her. [Is all he offers, when the weight is too much. You will still have me. You found your way back to me. It is true. But the circumstances are completely different creatures. And he will not be a replacement for Yennefer, or a peg to fill that hole, even if he's sure that isn't why Geralt came here. Why he's brought it up.]
I'll keep her safe.
[A laughable concept to some, maybe. But it is not his first time, even if he never has detailed his work to Geralt in Oxenfurt.]
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The lessons learned on the Continent were most often harsh ones. Jaskier has undergone desperation, survived it. Aided others through it. Well does he know the deeds people will commit when they think they have no other choice. The limits that are broken by true desperation.
He can't say whether Yennefer deserves forgiveness or not. It isn't the point of the matter. It isn't his to dole out, either.
He only reaches out to touch Geralt's hand.] I won't ask if you're sure. [Right now, he believes Geralt must be. What remains to be seen is how long he will remain sure.
So this is it, then. How an epic ends with hardly a whimper.]
I'll keep an eye on her. [Is all he offers, when the weight is too much. You will still have me. You found your way back to me. It is true. But the circumstances are completely different creatures. And he will not be a replacement for Yennefer, or a peg to fill that hole, even if he's sure that isn't why Geralt came here. Why he's brought it up.]
I'll keep her safe.
[A laughable concept to some, maybe. But it is not his first time, even if he never has detailed his work to Geralt in Oxenfurt.]