[ Ironically, it's their relative freedom that's made Geralt wary. The Free Cities clearly knows when and where each of them come and go; his place of residence has hardly been stable and yet, they always seem to find him or what he's doing. Admittedly, Geralt is not difficult to recognize nor does he bother to keep himself hidden from the public eye, but...even in the early days, that had been true.
His gaze lifts to meet Steve's. What does he plan to do? He's thought about it. Since his arrival, it has not left his mind. Two, three years ago, his answer may have been different. ]
That depends on what they do. And who they look towards to do it. [ The rulers, the other kingdoms. The humans. As much as he has no interest in serving any one side, he recognizes that in fighting for his own, he may end up fighting alongside others in the process—whether he wants to or not. If that happens, so be it. But he certainly won't be submitting to any orders. ] What about you?
[ He's gathered Steve isn't fond of being told what to do, either. ]
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His gaze lifts to meet Steve's. What does he plan to do? He's thought about it. Since his arrival, it has not left his mind. Two, three years ago, his answer may have been different. ]
That depends on what they do. And who they look towards to do it. [ The rulers, the other kingdoms. The humans. As much as he has no interest in serving any one side, he recognizes that in fighting for his own, he may end up fighting alongside others in the process—whether he wants to or not. If that happens, so be it. But he certainly won't be submitting to any orders. ] What about you?
[ He's gathered Steve isn't fond of being told what to do, either. ]