I didn't expect to survive the situation, and I nearly didn't. I probably would have only made it another hour or two without a healer.
[ Istredd doesn't think Geralt knew how close he'd come, as he had other things to worry about after the escape. He doesn't regret taking a blow meant for Ciri and would do it again, but it was a close call to say the least. Steve Rogers was doing his best toward the end, and the important part is it did all work out. He's alive and well, right here. He was stronger than he thought. ]
Having two near-death experiences in the same year got me musing. In any case, I don't think I regret anything in this place. My regrets are left on the continent.
[ Geralt always had his life in his hands and went into situations ready to die, being a witcher, and he's a survivor for many decades. Istredd's only catching up to that mindset. It's nice to know that he can do more than he thought. He hates being underestimated but it's because he underestimates himself. Projection.
As for that last bit though he chuckles, shaking his head. ]
Oh I've been upgraded to tolerable, have I? Does this mean you occasionally think of me when I'm not in your line of sight?
[ Don't think he will ever, ever, ever forget that Geralt said that to Jaskier in the Feywilds. It sticks in his mind, which rationally he knows it shouldn't, but again, projection about insignificance in this case. He's good-humored about it now though, knowing Geralt's just Geralt. ]
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[ Istredd doesn't think Geralt knew how close he'd come, as he had other things to worry about after the escape. He doesn't regret taking a blow meant for Ciri and would do it again, but it was a close call to say the least. Steve Rogers was doing his best toward the end, and the important part is it did all work out. He's alive and well, right here. He was stronger than he thought. ]
Having two near-death experiences in the same year got me musing. In any case, I don't think I regret anything in this place. My regrets are left on the continent.
[ Geralt always had his life in his hands and went into situations ready to die, being a witcher, and he's a survivor for many decades. Istredd's only catching up to that mindset. It's nice to know that he can do more than he thought. He hates being underestimated but it's because he underestimates himself. Projection.
As for that last bit though he chuckles, shaking his head. ]
Oh I've been upgraded to tolerable, have I? Does this mean you occasionally think of me when I'm not in your line of sight?
[ Don't think he will ever, ever, ever forget that Geralt said that to Jaskier in the Feywilds. It sticks in his mind, which rationally he knows it shouldn't, but again, projection about insignificance in this case. He's good-humored about it now though, knowing Geralt's just Geralt. ]