[ Considering everyone's shocked reactions in that dream she knows now wasn't a dream, and how none of them actually knew her, Ciri had been waiting for--
Something else. Bracing herself, readying explanations, arguments, perhaps soothing words if her sudden appearance upset any of them on top of what seemed to already be a tense situation. She'd been ready to stand her ground, to insist on talking with all of them more even if they didn't remember the dream also, or if any of them decided to leave or reject her presence.
What she hadn't expected (had hoped for, but not really expected, not fully) was the immediate, unquestioning, earnest welcome. From all three of them. Even Yennefer.
And then Jaskier is sauntering toward her with a beaming smile and a basketful of kitten, arms out for an embrace, making for the strangest picture with Geralt and Yennefer still casting knifepoint looks at each other in the background.
They do remember. If not her, then at least the dream. She won't have to go through that particular heartbreak again.
Suddenly, Ciri bursts out laughing, quickly blinking back tears before (she hopes) anyone has noticed. ]
N-no, I haven't been here long, just since last night. And... thank you. Yes, I'd love that. Show me around.
[ Do they all live together? Even Jaskier had invited her as if they all shared a home.
She returns Jaskier's embrace, looking over his shoulder to meet Geralt's eyes. ]
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Something else. Bracing herself, readying explanations, arguments, perhaps soothing words if her sudden appearance upset any of them on top of what seemed to already be a tense situation. She'd been ready to stand her ground, to insist on talking with all of them more even if they didn't remember the dream also, or if any of them decided to leave or reject her presence.
What she hadn't expected (had hoped for, but not really expected, not fully) was the immediate, unquestioning, earnest welcome. From all three of them. Even Yennefer.
And then Jaskier is sauntering toward her with a beaming smile and a basketful of kitten, arms out for an embrace, making for the strangest picture with Geralt and Yennefer still casting knifepoint looks at each other in the background.
They do remember. If not her, then at least the dream. She won't have to go through that particular heartbreak again.
Suddenly, Ciri bursts out laughing, quickly blinking back tears before (she hopes) anyone has noticed. ]
N-no, I haven't been here long, just since last night. And... thank you. Yes, I'd love that. Show me around.
[ Do they all live together? Even Jaskier had invited her as if they all shared a home.
She returns Jaskier's embrace, looking over his shoulder to meet Geralt's eyes. ]
Were you... waiting for me?