[ If Geralt catches that undertone—and he does—he makes no remark on it. Instead, he leans back on the table for a moment to consider. The best course of action, really, would be to tell Yennefer. She's close. She can watch Istredd. Who, for the moment, is not a threat. He's still worth keeping an eye on.
And Geralt knows their priorities align where Ciri is concerned. The gulf between them is...not gone. But better.
Eventually, though, he does look back at Ciri. ]
I should've found the time sooner, to tell you of him. I underestimated how much he knew. [ He has his reasons for it, but he's not interested in offering excuses. There's no room for carelessness no matter what's occurring around them. ] I'm sorry.
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And Geralt knows their priorities align where Ciri is concerned. The gulf between them is...not gone. But better.
Eventually, though, he does look back at Ciri. ]
I should've found the time sooner, to tell you of him. I underestimated how much he knew. [ He has his reasons for it, but he's not interested in offering excuses. There's no room for carelessness no matter what's occurring around them. ] I'm sorry.