[ Well-protected. He doubts Thorne could have penetrated those defences, even caught unawares. These nations have been at war on and off for centuries.
A long pause. Grigory? He huffs. ]
That's her excuse? Her favourite pet losing his head?
[ Maybe he isn't surprised. Her temper aside, she's wanted war for some time. Has she not? He knows the type. The information distracts him enough that by the time he starts to ask about Yennefer, Thancred has already answered him.
Injured. But healing, if Thancred has not specified more. He knows he'll simply need to wait. There isn't anything he can do from here. ]
[ Perhaps Cadens did have defenses beyond what Thancred could understand, having never been there. He knows they are technologically the most advanced faction here, and he's seen firsthand what Garlemald had done to protect itself against any uprisings. ]
Aye, more or less. There was also some other nonsense about how the Free Cities has spurned magic and become callous toward human life by embracing the use of machina.
The device planted on Yennefer, and potentially Grigory, was made with metal and crystal. I suppose that was proof enough for her.
[ There's no outward reaction from Geralt to the news of Yennefer, not that Thancred truly expected there would be. He's relieved to learn Jaskier survived the attack as well. ]
It sounds as if she may have been the luckiest of the three. Her injures are minor, we've already spoken.
[ He studies the words, turns them over in his head for awhile. It is true Cadens likes its little cogs and machines powered by what they call New Magic. But they also aren't idiots. And he knows they have powerful mages of their own. No machine can perform the Summonings. If they wanted to hide their tracks, it would be simple. That much, he's certain of.
Then again, what does it matter now? Once cities start burning, there's no stopping it. Makes no difference who may or may not be to blame. ]
Be careful. The queen likes her tests of loyalty.
[ And then: ]
There's a mage. Red hair, green eyes. She holds some rank. You may find her more restrained.
[ Whether that means anything right now, he isn't certain. Things may have changed since. He doubts any mage will be open with their displeasure with the crown's actions. But he does know she set him free all those months ago against the Queen's orders. The information's worth holding, in any case. At least he can trust Thancred won't do anything rash. He hopes. ]
Worry not, I have no intention of making my displeasure at this turn of events common knowledge. It is clear that at least right now, dissent will earn us little more than a long stay in one of those cozy cells.
[ Or worse. After what Thancred has seen, he wouldn't put much of anything past the queen and her followers.
However, hearing that there is someone here in Thorne who might be sympathetic to other points of view is certainly interesting. ]
I will keep that in mind and remain on the lookout for her.
[ Assuming she hasn't already been punished for her views... ]
[ Starting to fill again, are they? The cells were fairly empty last time he was down there. Only a matter of time before that changed, and a murder in the castle's walls seems an easy reason. ]
I will endeavor to do so. And send Jaskier my well wishes.
[ The hour is late, or early depending on how one looks at it, and Thancred has confirmed the safety of those Summoned who matter to him. It's time to crash into bed, finally. ]
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[ Well-protected. He doubts Thorne could have penetrated those defences, even caught unawares. These nations have been at war on and off for centuries.
A long pause. Grigory? He huffs. ]
That's her excuse?
Her favourite pet losing his head?
[ Maybe he isn't surprised. Her temper aside, she's wanted war for some time. Has she not? He knows the type. The information distracts him enough that by the time he starts to ask about Yennefer, Thancred has already answered him.
Injured. But healing, if Thancred has not specified more. He knows he'll simply need to wait. There isn't anything he can do from here. ]
He'll make a recovery.
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Aye, more or less. There was also some other nonsense about how the Free Cities has spurned magic and become callous toward human life by embracing the use of machina.
The device planted on Yennefer, and potentially Grigory, was made with metal and crystal. I suppose that was proof enough for her.
[ There's no outward reaction from Geralt to the news of Yennefer, not that Thancred truly expected there would be. He's relieved to learn Jaskier survived the attack as well. ]
It sounds as if she may have been the luckiest of the three. Her injures are minor, we've already spoken.
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Then again, what does it matter now? Once cities start burning, there's no stopping it. Makes no difference who may or may not be to blame. ]
Be careful.
The queen likes her tests of loyalty.
[ And then: ]
There's a mage.
Red hair, green eyes. She holds some rank.
You may find her more restrained.
[ Whether that means anything right now, he isn't certain. Things may have changed since. He doubts any mage will be open with their displeasure with the crown's actions. But he does know she set him free all those months ago against the Queen's orders. The information's worth holding, in any case. At least he can trust Thancred won't do anything rash. He hopes. ]
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[ Or worse. After what Thancred has seen, he wouldn't put much of anything past the queen and her followers.
However, hearing that there is someone here in Thorne who might be sympathetic to other points of view is certainly interesting. ]
I will keep that in mind and remain on the lookout for her.
[ Assuming she hasn't already been punished for her views... ]
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Keep me informed.
[ He'll do the same. ]
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[ The hour is late, or early depending on how one looks at it, and Thancred has confirmed the safety of those Summoned who matter to him. It's time to crash into bed, finally. ]