[ Picking up a small bowl from nearby, she grabs a neutral smelling soap - dipping both into the water. She carefully wets Geralt's head before putting down the bowl and lathering the soap -- setting it down nearby should he want to grab it. With more care than she'd admit out loud, she begins washing the blood out of his hair. She's careful to not get his ears wet, taking a bit of time to examine him a little closer. ]

Yes, but most is not. Certainly not when it comes to torture or experimentation. There's a chance he's not alone -- that they'll keep him with other Mirrorbound they've grabbed. And as long as we can feed him strength through the bond, he'll make it through.

[ He has to. Her hands still on his shoulders, tensing slightly before it leaves her and she returns to the calm she was attempting to give off. ] I would never wish this lesson on him, but perhaps he'll also learn that pain reminds him he still draws breath.