[ Her discomfort doesn't occur to Geralt until she quickly adds that she'll pay him back. He doesn't intend to have her fork over actual money, but he understands her desire not to owe anyone anything. ]
Mm. Not quite a present. [ There's just the faintest hint of a tease. ] Plenty of work to muck our stalls.
[ Besides, even if he were to accept her coin, Yennefer would have his head and he doesn't need any further reasons to be in deep shit with Yen. A horse is not an expense out of reach. He's not needed to pay for lodgings this entire time and Jaskier keeps the house well stocked with wine and food.
He should do something, anyway. For her. He should do a lot of things for her—now, but back then, too—but he knows better than anyone regrets can't be undone.
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Mm. Not quite a present. [ There's just the faintest hint of a tease. ] Plenty of work to muck our stalls.
[ Besides, even if he were to accept her coin, Yennefer would have his head and he doesn't need any further reasons to be in deep shit with Yen. A horse is not an expense out of reach. He's not needed to pay for lodgings this entire time and Jaskier keeps the house well stocked with wine and food.
He should do something, anyway. For her. He should do a lot of things for her—now, but back then, too—but he knows better than anyone regrets can't be undone.
Buying a horse is simpler. ]