[In response to the slight stumble, Geralt tightens his grip.]
Careful. We wouldn’t want you to find out first-hand how filthy these gutters are.
[By the sound of his voice, he might find the prospect a little amusing. And, also by the sound of his voice, the alcohol is finally having an effect on him.
He clears his throat before speaking again.]
Well then, I’m in luck. There’s only so many ways I can describe the killing of the beasts, but I may be able to hook you on a story or three on the basis of ignorance.
[They’re not far off the train station now, and Geralt is pleased to see a train pulling in for its next pickup. They won’t be made to wait in the cold.]
It’ll be a story for a story. Why don’t you start us off.
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Careful. We wouldn’t want you to find out first-hand how filthy these gutters are.
[By the sound of his voice, he might find the prospect a little amusing. And, also by the sound of his voice, the alcohol is finally having an effect on him.
He clears his throat before speaking again.]
Well then, I’m in luck. There’s only so many ways I can describe the killing of the beasts, but I may be able to hook you on a story or three on the basis of ignorance.
[They’re not far off the train station now, and Geralt is pleased to see a train pulling in for its next pickup. They won’t be made to wait in the cold.]
It’ll be a story for a story. Why don’t you start us off.