[The flicker of love and care deceives Geralt. He isn't anticipating violence, and so he doesn’t throw up the Sign of Heliotrope fast enough to prevent himself from being propelled back. He slams into the back of a submissive, who, thankfully, upon seeing his lack of submissive mark, briskly walks away instead of getting into an altercation.

He’s fast to right himself, now keeping a healthy distance between them.]

I will remain where I am, Yen. There’s no further need for violence. [He speaks quickly, since he knows Yen has little patience for words she perceives as lies and excuses.] You have spells capable of unmasking a doppler. Use them if you believe that to be the case; assuage your concerns. I submit to them.