[Geralt imagines Julian won’t be fronting an underground operation; he’s a little too nice for that, and sometimes prioritising ones welfare over everyone elses is necessary to maintain such a position, but with his wit, charisma, and intelligence, he ought to do well in participating in and perhaps even contributing to such a thing.]

Enjoying challenges is an advantage of the youth. In the position of a submissive, I’d sit on my ass and occasionally do some gardening and fishing to fulfil my needs.

[He’s probably going to do a lot of ass-sitting here as it is. This place doesn’t need him – not beyond the LIES program, in any case, and he isn’t doing that voluntarily. His skills have no use here.

His thoughts are shaken from the dreariness of being without a purpose when Julian offers to compensate him for his kindness. He might not get propositioned by men often, but the suggestion is clear. Entirely against his volition, his face has managed to contort itself into a foolish expression, so Geralt quickly feigns interest in watching the elevator keys light up. They're just about to reach his floor.]

I’m quite sure. The company and good conversation has been payment enough, and that will remain the case for as long as you wish to put up with me. Which, if I am lucky, will be for some time yet.