[ When it's been taking practically all of her effort just to find solutions to each new problem, fielding (understandable) questions and concerns from Viktor, and earning their ride back by standing guard and hunting -- and that's after the whole mess that led them here -- Ciri's barely had the time to stop and process. Now, suddenly, all the stress and fear she's been keeping bottled up spills out, her guard finally cracking when she saw Geralt. It doesn't matter he's not really here. It feels real enough.
For a few moments, Ciri just hugs him, and lets him hug her, and closes her eyes. She releases a long breath, and some of the tension, finally, along with it.
Though she isn't injured here, Ciri still looks a bit harrowed, jaw tight. Frightened, even. ]
I'm all right. Had worse.
But-- Something happened. I did something. I didn't mean to.
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For a few moments, Ciri just hugs him, and lets him hug her, and closes her eyes. She releases a long breath, and some of the tension, finally, along with it.
Though she isn't injured here, Ciri still looks a bit harrowed, jaw tight. Frightened, even. ]
I'm all right. Had worse.
But-- Something happened. I did something. I didn't mean to.
[ Another shaky breath. ]
Let's sit down.