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Geralt is always reachable by the network. Unless it's an emergency, expect not to hear back for a few hours, if not a few days.

To talk to him in person, you'll need to be in Cadens or go to his domain, a snowy mountain fortress. Yard is open; doors are locked. If he isn't around, leave a delivery with the white wolf.

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[magicalarchaeologist]

Safe room they got us all to, but unfortunately, we're in a spot of extra trouble. There was an explosion outside, it appears to have damaged the wards, we can't leave. I'm working on it.

[gynvael]

We aren't moving anywhere, either.
Have you heard word from Yen?

[magicalarchaeologist]

Nor should you, as long as whatever that cloud is remains in the air.
I've been keeping her updated about what is going on.
She would be angry if I didn't and she heard it secondhand.

[gynvael]

You worry too much about angering her.

[ He's only poking. ]

Are you familiar with a man named John Grey?

[magicalarchaeologist]

You don't have to live with her every day.

[ Oh fuck. ]

And I suppose I won't have to either now.

[ Ouch. ]

Yes, of course. Why?

[gynvael]

We weren't always apart.
You may not always be, either.

[ Their lives run long. Who knows? Regardless, Geralt prefers to keep his eyes on what's ahead than what may be far around a dozen twists and turns. ]

His position isn't high, but it isn't nothing.
If you find you need his aid, tell him we're...
acquainted.

[ He is rare to volunteer another, but John has a good heart and he trusts Istredd will not take advantage of it. ]

[magicalarchaeologist]

Perhaps.

And are you acquainted?

[gynvael]

Fairly.

[magicalarchaeologist]

[ Squints at. ]

I do know John and he's very reliable.

[gynvael]

[ He doesn't kiss and tell. ]

Good.
Try not to need his help, though.

[magicalarchaeologist]

[ SQUINTS HARDER. ]

Why?

[gynvael]

You're asking why I've suggested a trustworthy man,
In case you face losing your head?

[magicalarchaeologist]

I see.
The only help I need right now is dealing with the ward on the door.
And that is not his skillset. He'll be safe.

[gynvael]

You do make it difficult
To occasionally give a damn about you.

[magicalarchaeologist]

Ah, but you do give a damn.

[gynvael]

Go open your door.

[magicalarchaeologist]

I appreciate it, Geralt, I do.
I just don't plan on putting anyone at risk by association.

[gynvael]

If I thought you were,
I would not have spoken of him.

[magicalarchaeologist]

I'm worried about you too.

[gynvael]

I'm flattered.

[magicalarchaeologist]

Disease in a dense city can be disastrous, depending on how fatal it is.

Although I suppose a witcher doesn't really have to worry about those things.

[gynvael]

No. We don't.
The others seem unaffected for now.

[ Uncertain how long that might be so, but. He isn't a doctor. Like everyone else, he simply has to wait and see. It's Ciri and Jaskier he worries for, in particular. They're only human. ]

[magicalarchaeologist]

Surely Elder Blood may have some unique properties and protections to it?

[ Yes that was his first thought too, for her. ]

[gynvael]

She's still just a girl.

[ Maybe. He doesn't know. He recognizes Istredd is making an effort to offer a thought of some comfort, and so he takes it for what it is. ]

Tell me if anything changes.

[magicalarchaeologist]

I will. You do the same.