I'll keep an eye out for your things. [Which is to say, Jaskier can wander off if he wants without lugging that useless lute around. Geralt will be the bored dad waiting at the exit of the Disneyland ride holding all the bags.]
Thanks, Geralt. [ He means that. The lute is the single most important thing he owns and Jaskier would hate to part ways with it, have it damaged or stolen. He doesn't move from the table, though. ]
I know you don't want a lapdance but there are other ways for you to relax here. [ The tone is less teasing now, much more honest. Caring. ]
That lovely lady over there, the brunette one...she plays Gwent better than anybody I've ever seen but she won't rob you blind if you want to play a few rounds with her. And Kalina...[ Jaskier points to a pretty blond woman chatting with a patron in a different table, almost as tall as Geralt. ] Gives some fantastic back massages. Strictly massages, promise.
[His eyes light up at the mention of Gwent and his expression starts to change, but he tries to regulate his expression and mask his interest by playing it cool and acting indifferent. His eyes flit over to the blond that piques his interest equally and he appears to be considering it seriously.]
...alright. Suppose I could try a round of Gwent. [Geralt rolls a shoulder and casts a glance over to the brunette.] Maybe I can pay for our night here. [Humblebrag? Geralt? Never.]
[ Taking another sip of his drip, Jaskier hides his smile behind the tankard. He saw that expression change but is choosing not to say anything as to not make Geralt close himself up like a clam again. ]
It couldn't hurt. [ It takes a few seconds but the brunette lady notices the stares and returns it with a small smile and a nod. She will approach them as soon as she's done talking to her actual client. ] Wouldn't that be nice? But the drinks are on me at lest. I've made plenty of coin in our last tavern because there was people there who could actually appreciate musical talents.
Talents. [Yeah, Geralt's not buying it. He gives Jaskier one of his looks before he turns his head again and casts his gaze over to the brunette. As soon as she starts to turn towards them he's back to staring down Jaskier.]
I'll stay for a round. And then you can... continue charming them with your talents. [She'll likely be able to get him to stay longer than Jaskier can, whether Geralt likes it or not. He always starts these nights out with good intentions, but shit inevitably hits the fan in a rather spectacular way.]
Artistry. [ The bard remarks again, not giving a rat ass about the look. He's used to them. He meets the brunette and gives her a smile back, then it dawns on him. ]
Oh Elissa! That's her name. You know, just so you want to shout it at some point. She has many talents too, I've heard. [ Jaskier doesn't elaborate nor he keeps nagging Geralt more. ] Believe it or not, I'm happy simply talking to them, sometimes.
If you could stay happy talking to them you wouldn't need to drag me around. [Geralt flashes Jaskier a tight-lipped smile before following Elissa to another table, with fewer things on it so she can flirt shamelessly with lines like 'So I hear the Witcher plays Gwent'.
Said Witcher might end up playing other things too as long as Jaskier stays out of trouble tonight and the game is intense enough to forget the time.]
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I know you don't want a lapdance but there are other ways for you to relax here. [ The tone is less teasing now, much more honest. Caring. ]
That lovely lady over there, the brunette one...she plays Gwent better than anybody I've ever seen but she won't rob you blind if you want to play a few rounds with her. And Kalina...[ Jaskier points to a pretty blond woman chatting with a patron in a different table, almost as tall as Geralt. ] Gives some fantastic back massages. Strictly massages, promise.
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...alright. Suppose I could try a round of Gwent. [Geralt rolls a shoulder and casts a glance over to the brunette.] Maybe I can pay for our night here. [Humblebrag? Geralt? Never.]
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It couldn't hurt. [ It takes a few seconds but the brunette lady notices the stares and returns it with a small smile and a nod. She will approach them as soon as she's done talking to her actual client. ] Wouldn't that be nice? But the drinks are on me at lest. I've made plenty of coin in our last tavern because there was people there who could actually appreciate musical talents.
[ 'Unlike someone else' goes without saying. ]
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I'll stay for a round. And then you can... continue charming them with your talents. [She'll likely be able to get him to stay longer than Jaskier can, whether Geralt likes it or not. He always starts these nights out with good intentions, but shit inevitably hits the fan in a rather spectacular way.]
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Oh Elissa! That's her name. You know, just so you want to shout it at some point. She has many talents too, I've heard. [ Jaskier doesn't elaborate nor he keeps nagging Geralt more. ] Believe it or not, I'm happy simply talking to them, sometimes.
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Said Witcher might end up playing other things too as long as Jaskier stays out of trouble tonight and the game is intense enough to forget the time.]