[Geralt may not be as dramatic as Jaskier, but the bard knows how to read him like a book, knows how to decipher the emotion behind such a simple grunt and that little f-word. In short: Geralt feels the same way about this as Jaskier does, which is honestly comforting in a way. Makes him feel less of an asshole.
...that is, until Kiri comes out and says The Word™ with her own bloody voice. While hugging them. Bollocks. Jaskier's heart aches, and he can't help sharing a look with his witcher.]
...fuck indeed, my dear.
[He sighs as he buries his fingers on Kiri's hair, petting her kindly. This still feels all sorts of terrifying, but having her here with them, trusting them with her safety as she's been doing for the last few months, makes it feel a little less wrong. As if it could be an actual thing he could accept in his life.
He is still unsure, though. He isn't dad-material. And, most importantly, he's never wanted kids. Not because he dislikes children, but because of what would mean. Yet... haven't they "had" Kiri since February? What does "having a kid" mean for their life in this realm?
After the disaster with Claude, Jaskier promised Geralt he would be more careful with his communication. This is the kind of situation that should have him talking in detail about what he's feeling - but that's the kind of thing you do with other adults. Saying aloud what he's thinking would break this little girl's heart.
So trying to thread lightly, he chooses a more neutral question, so to speak, to get them started.]
Kiri, my little lady... should you be calling us that? What about your family at home?
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...that is, until Kiri comes out and says The Word™ with her own bloody voice. While hugging them. Bollocks. Jaskier's heart aches, and he can't help sharing a look with his witcher.]
...fuck indeed, my dear.
[He sighs as he buries his fingers on Kiri's hair, petting her kindly. This still feels all sorts of terrifying, but having her here with them, trusting them with her safety as she's been doing for the last few months, makes it feel a little less wrong. As if it could be an actual thing he could accept in his life.
He is still unsure, though. He isn't dad-material. And, most importantly, he's never wanted kids. Not because he dislikes children, but because of what would mean. Yet... haven't they "had" Kiri since February? What does "having a kid" mean for their life in this realm?
After the disaster with Claude, Jaskier promised Geralt he would be more careful with his communication. This is the kind of situation that should have him talking in detail about what he's feeling - but that's the kind of thing you do with other adults. Saying aloud what he's thinking would break this little girl's heart.
So trying to thread lightly, he chooses a more neutral question, so to speak, to get them started.]
Kiri, my little lady... should you be calling us that? What about your family at home?