[ He doesn't glance over when Jaskier appears beside him, but he does move to fall into step with him as they begin to walk. Geralt had not pursued this between them for how it might change things; in fact, he'd done it explicitly for the opposite. A small reprieve that will leave no lasting consequences and that's what he wants. Other than that he now knows, without a doubt, that Jaskier has a certain strength in his fingers. ]
Worried you'll not make it without the mage girl?
[ Home. Even he's started to call it home, for ease. It settles strangely on his tongue. Home has been Kaer Morhen and nowhere else. Now he's been in Cadens for three months. Hasn't left far.
Perhaps there are worse places to be. With worse company.
He pushes open the door when they return. Ciri is not here, nor the other two who have started to move in. Hector and Rinwell. Geralt hasn't got any idea what's going on with the former, and he's not asked. Hector contributes and doesn't leave a mess, and Geralt only stops in to sleep or rest in any case. He pulls a jug of ale from the icebox—an invention he can admit is an improvement from what they have on the Continent—and pours a drink for the two of them. ]
Hah. Hah. You're hilarious, Geralt, really. Have you ever considered doing comedy shows? What a lot of coin we'd make.
[It's all in good fun. Jaskier's in high spirits now; it certainly says something that the invasion of the wraiths is so easily put behind him. He was only (mildly) choked for a moment, and he... it feels as if he's gaining better control of those vines. Earth magic, Rinwell had called it. And she had not been surprised to see it.
There was some relief in that, as little as he understood it. It had to mean that, if she were familiar, others could wield it. It wasn't only him.
He'd have to ask her. If it was someone here, that he could meet. That he could ask.]
Anyway, I know you like her, too. She's spunky. And rude, occasionally. Both qualities you enjoy.
[It doesn't need to be said, of course. Not when she's already begun sleeping on their cushions. Or. One could say she's moved in. They seem to be catching a habit of allowing in stray mages, which he has no complaint about, really. Jaskier himself loves the company, the energy of a busy household with so many opinions in it. As he takes a seat in their tiny kitchen, he pulls out a fresh(er) loaf of bread with some brie, a staple in their home. It's delicious and cheap and he even has butter for it, which he cannot deal with having such easy access to. With Alucard's (perhaps unintentional) encouragement, Jaskier has even begun experimenting with the herbs he grows, including adding bits of rosemary and garlic to the butters.
He pushes still-wet hair behind his ears, watching Geralt move about the room. Ah. He was right. Sitting on his ass with those bruises is quite lovely.] You know, next time you'd like another go, there's no need to pretend we need the bathhouse first.
[ Of course he likes her. Rinwell is one of the few who gets the dubious honour of having Geralt admit as much easily, even if he will refer to her as the mage girl more than he will her name. She's a quick study, straightforward, and seems content with her books and a good meal. Doesn't ask too many questions, either. And she's good company for Ciri.
Besides, he sees it. The way she looks on occasion when he indicates her to join for supper, the few times he's there in the evenings. Like she both does not expect it and yet is quietly hopeful. He might've been discarded by his mother, but his childhood was not wholly spent alone. So. He thinks, if she wishes to spend hers with them while she's trapped here, he will not take that away from her.
He seats himself on the table, feet planted on a chair, and gathers up some bread and butter. He lets his eyes rake over Jaskier, because he can, and because there are things to appreciate.
He tears the bread in two. Bluntness has always been his trademark, but the coarseness is especially deliberate this time, as though he remembers how he'd been not an hour ago. (Too soft. Too wanting.) Which he doesn't regret. He just doesn't want that aura to linger. ] I planned on fucking you behind that tavern.
[ That's both an admission and maybe a suggestion. It's also all he will say on the topic. For now. ]
[Jaskier, ever aware of his animal magnetism, doesn't miss that look. He gives him a grin between reaching for his half of bread, and a bit of cheese. Of course the food is much more varied here, and while Jaskier does enjoy it, there's nothing to him like the food they had on the road. It's nostalgic. And honestly, nothing beats fresh bread.
The bread lately has been staying quite fresh, too. He found a fallen roll on the floor and it was still soft somehow.
Jaskier gasps, banging the end of his knife on the table.] Geralt! Damn you, why didn't you say so? Fuck, that would've been fun. [He sighs, giving him a half-hearted hit on the shoulder.] Though, honestly, my arm feels loads better.
[The soreness was practically gone, the full feeling returned to his fingers. He'd need to make a habit of it, he expects, after performances, along with use of the salves Ciri has pushed upon him.] Ah, well. Next time.
[He gives Geralt a wink, popping the bread in his mouth. Ah. As soft as if it came out of the oven.]
[ Uh-huh. Geralt chooses not to explain why he didn't say so, since that necessitates explaining that the reason is because Jaskier's arm was more important. Though he'd gotten a tryst out of it nonetheless, so. One of the better decisions he's made. (A short list.)
Mostly, he's simply glad to see Jaskier both in better spirits and in less pain. He chews on bread that's too fresh for having sat about since yesterday. It's something he's noticed, almost immediately, if only because Geralt is long used to keeping an eye on stores of food. When you travel as much as he does, you know exactly how long certain rations last. And theirs have been lasting.
He almost doesn't want to ask. Unless Jaskier sold his soul to a demon, he's assumed this is just another spell Jaskier has picked up and hasn't said because it isn't flashy and interesting. Useful, though. ]
Don't get ahead of yourself, bard. [ That's not a no. ]
Distinctly not a no, dear Witcher. [Since he's already taken to calling Jaskier by his title, not his name. A shame. He did enjoy hearing the sound of it. Jaskier pulls a tiny piece of bread off and throws it at Geralt's face, laughing as he leans back in his chair.
It's light. He feels light. He feels as if the shadow of what happened to him will not linger for long. There is light on the horizon. Things will either remain the same, or they will get better. The firmer their foothold in this world becomes, the better.
He drinks his ale and tips his head back. Before he gets up to take over their bed first, he gives Geralt a pat on the shoulder -- and leans down to kiss his cheek. Because he can.] Don't let me occupy your dreams too long, Geralt.
Geralt bats the piece of bread aside, and ends up batting Jaskier aside, too, like a series of annoying flies. ] Fuck off.
[ It's about as amiable of a fuck off as he ever gives. He lets Jaskier take over the bed, which for tonight will be Jaskier's bed alone. He thinks Jaskier could use the room to stretch out his arm and beyond that, Geralt is content, feels generally at ease, and would rather not spend the night growing increasingly irritated at having a cold foot dug into his spine. (Somehow, Jaskier's feet are always colder than a wraith dipped in ice.)
He makes his bed on the floor instead, where he does half the time anyhow, a pillow propped under his head. If his sleep has been restless as of late, it's a bit less so tonight. ]
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Worried you'll not make it without the mage girl?
[ Home. Even he's started to call it home, for ease. It settles strangely on his tongue. Home has been Kaer Morhen and nowhere else. Now he's been in Cadens for three months. Hasn't left far.
Perhaps there are worse places to be. With worse company.
He pushes open the door when they return. Ciri is not here, nor the other two who have started to move in. Hector and Rinwell. Geralt hasn't got any idea what's going on with the former, and he's not asked. Hector contributes and doesn't leave a mess, and Geralt only stops in to sleep or rest in any case. He pulls a jug of ale from the icebox—an invention he can admit is an improvement from what they have on the Continent—and pours a drink for the two of them. ]
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[It's all in good fun. Jaskier's in high spirits now; it certainly says something that the invasion of the wraiths is so easily put behind him. He was only (mildly) choked for a moment, and he... it feels as if he's gaining better control of those vines. Earth magic, Rinwell had called it. And she had not been surprised to see it.
There was some relief in that, as little as he understood it. It had to mean that, if she were familiar, others could wield it. It wasn't only him.
He'd have to ask her. If it was someone here, that he could meet. That he could ask.]
Anyway, I know you like her, too. She's spunky. And rude, occasionally. Both qualities you enjoy.
[It doesn't need to be said, of course. Not when she's already begun sleeping on their cushions. Or. One could say she's moved in. They seem to be catching a habit of allowing in stray mages, which he has no complaint about, really. Jaskier himself loves the company, the energy of a busy household with so many opinions in it. As he takes a seat in their tiny kitchen, he pulls out a fresh(er) loaf of bread with some brie, a staple in their home. It's delicious and cheap and he even has butter for it, which he cannot deal with having such easy access to. With Alucard's (perhaps unintentional) encouragement, Jaskier has even begun experimenting with the herbs he grows, including adding bits of rosemary and garlic to the butters.
He pushes still-wet hair behind his ears, watching Geralt move about the room. Ah. He was right. Sitting on his ass with those bruises is quite lovely.] You know, next time you'd like another go, there's no need to pretend we need the bathhouse first.
[It may be a tease. Or it may be the truth.]
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Besides, he sees it. The way she looks on occasion when he indicates her to join for supper, the few times he's there in the evenings. Like she both does not expect it and yet is quietly hopeful. He might've been discarded by his mother, but his childhood was not wholly spent alone. So. He thinks, if she wishes to spend hers with them while she's trapped here, he will not take that away from her.
He seats himself on the table, feet planted on a chair, and gathers up some bread and butter. He lets his eyes rake over Jaskier, because he can, and because there are things to appreciate.
He tears the bread in two. Bluntness has always been his trademark, but the coarseness is especially deliberate this time, as though he remembers how he'd been not an hour ago. (Too soft. Too wanting.) Which he doesn't regret. He just doesn't want that aura to linger. ] I planned on fucking you behind that tavern.
[ That's both an admission and maybe a suggestion. It's also all he will say on the topic. For now. ]
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The bread lately has been staying quite fresh, too. He found a fallen roll on the floor and it was still soft somehow.
Jaskier gasps, banging the end of his knife on the table.] Geralt! Damn you, why didn't you say so? Fuck, that would've been fun. [He sighs, giving him a half-hearted hit on the shoulder.] Though, honestly, my arm feels loads better.
[The soreness was practically gone, the full feeling returned to his fingers. He'd need to make a habit of it, he expects, after performances, along with use of the salves Ciri has pushed upon him.] Ah, well. Next time.
[He gives Geralt a wink, popping the bread in his mouth. Ah. As soft as if it came out of the oven.]
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Mostly, he's simply glad to see Jaskier both in better spirits and in less pain. He chews on bread that's too fresh for having sat about since yesterday. It's something he's noticed, almost immediately, if only because Geralt is long used to keeping an eye on stores of food. When you travel as much as he does, you know exactly how long certain rations last. And theirs have been lasting.
He almost doesn't want to ask. Unless Jaskier sold his soul to a demon, he's assumed this is just another spell Jaskier has picked up and hasn't said because it isn't flashy and interesting. Useful, though. ]
Don't get ahead of yourself, bard. [ That's not a no. ]
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Distinctly not a no, dear Witcher. [Since he's already taken to calling Jaskier by his title, not his name. A shame. He did enjoy hearing the sound of it. Jaskier pulls a tiny piece of bread off and throws it at Geralt's face, laughing as he leans back in his chair.
It's light. He feels light. He feels as if the shadow of what happened to him will not linger for long. There is light on the horizon. Things will either remain the same, or they will get better. The firmer their foothold in this world becomes, the better.
He drinks his ale and tips his head back. Before he gets up to take over their bed first, he gives Geralt a pat on the shoulder -- and leans down to kiss his cheek. Because he can.] Don't let me occupy your dreams too long, Geralt.
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Geralt bats the piece of bread aside, and ends up batting Jaskier aside, too, like a series of annoying flies. ] Fuck off.
[ It's about as amiable of a fuck off as he ever gives. He lets Jaskier take over the bed, which for tonight will be Jaskier's bed alone. He thinks Jaskier could use the room to stretch out his arm and beyond that, Geralt is content, feels generally at ease, and would rather not spend the night growing increasingly irritated at having a cold foot dug into his spine. (Somehow, Jaskier's feet are always colder than a wraith dipped in ice.)
He makes his bed on the floor instead, where he does half the time anyhow, a pillow propped under his head. If his sleep has been restless as of late, it's a bit less so tonight. ]