he's missed her too ! it's lovely to hear from the old company again. last time he saw them, he was turned into a molten puddle. how time has flown.

alright, mr snark, does he want regis' help or not, hm ? thank you. he's perched by the gardens, if he wants to come find him.

sounds a bit like vampritic gatherings. not that he knows anything about vampires -. anyway. it certainly is a strange party he must admit.

all in the past now - he's recovering well thankfully. he feels the same. he'd been meaning to ask of she'd composed any more songs during his absence ?

with how things are at the moment, he doesn't blame her. wild hunt and all that. he'd like that, it'd be wonderful to catch up properly !

probably not the types of parties many would wish to be invited to, though -. ah, excuse his manners; regis - barber-surgeon. may he ask his name ?

oh the duchess ? how nice. wonderful actually. if anyone needs him, he'll be dragging his brother away to the safest reaches of the party. lords know they don't need the chaos that'd ensue if she saw dettlaff.

he's sorry to hear that - times are strange, but if she ever just needs someone to talk to, regis is always available. unless, of course, geralt drags him into more chaos, but jaskier will most likely be there too.

she has his word, no harm will come to dettlaff. now just to keep the duchess *( away )

is regis just going to have to drag *( everyone ) that pissed off the duchess to safety ?

too old, that's ridiculous ! no such thing as too old for fighting monsters, huh ?

cue a forced smile as he takes a sip from his drink. well, that's reassuring to hear . . .

true, true. but is she really thinking about giving up the adventuring life ?

oh believe him he plans to. there's no point causing a *( scene ) now, is there.

not likely, but thanks. now, he must be going. he has a brother to find.

have a pleasant evening, duchess.

the lure of adventure sometimes has a wonderful way of making one forget what's best for them, unfortunately. . well, whatever happens, and whatever she chooses, he will always wish her well.