One day, Ciri unexpectedly came to visit them in Toussaint. This was a beautiful surprise for Geralt and Yennefer. The hoped for her visit but they didn't expect it. The meeting was heart melting. Although nobody present there would admit, many tears were shed. They had a lot to catch up with, Ciri told them about her new Witcher life, about the monsters, both humans and non humans, she had to deal with. They talked a lot, they talked until the night became day and only then they realized they have to go to sleep.
Next day, Geralt woke up earlier than Yen, as usual. He went outside, ready to start his daily routine. First thing he was doing every morning was to visit Roach, to be sure she's fine and she has everything she needs. In the stables she found something unexpected.
- Good morning, Geralt!
- Good morning! You're already up?
- Hihi! Of course! Witcher's life doesn't permit losing time in bed, remember? I bet you forgot, now you're a respectable knight.
Geralt didn't laugh.
- Ciri, I would give all this knight thing and this estate for a Witcher's life anytime without any regret if it weren't for Yen.
- So you do miss the life on the path.
- Some days I miss it more than others. After tens of years spent killing monsters you may say it's in my blood now, it will always be a part of me and I think I'll always miss it more or less. Don't get me wrong, I love Yen more than ever but...
- Yeah, I think I get it. I'm so happy for you two. After all this time you're finally together. Be honest with me, do you still fight?
- Only about that dog... She cares for him too much.
- Oh, I see. That's some first class problem...for an old man. I bet you forgot how to hold a sword!
- Let's find out!
They both took their swords and started to fight. Soon, sounds of steel on steel, laughing and yelling was heard in the whole estate.
- Why did you came?, asked Geralt between a parry and a charge.
- Because I missed you!
- Oh come on, I know you better than this. It must be something else. Why did you really came?
- I took a contract here. It's about an Archgriffin that lives nearby and I came to see if you're interested.
Geralt stopped from their play.
- Interested in what?
- I thought you may want to come with me. We'll spend some time together and you will know if you can still kill a monster. Come on, it will be fun!
- Mmmm...
Geralt was obviously pleased about the idea but something was holding him.
- Why so much noise? What the hell are you two doing? And where do you think you're going? Yen's annoyed voice was coming from the house.
- Good morning, mother, I was asking Geralt if he wants to come with me to kill an Archgriffin.
A very sleepy Yen appeared.
- So you want to leave me already? You just came after so long and you want to leave? And take Geralt with you?!
- But mother...
- But Yen...
- You both shut up. I see there is only one solution to spend some time together. I come with you.
- But...
- But...
- No buts. You want to kill cockroaches, it's fine for me, I don't give a shit about them, but if that's the only way I can stay with my husband and my daughter then I come with you. I guess I have to get used with such family trips with two witchers in the family.
Ciri and Geralt didn't find anything to say. They looked at each other but neither of them figured out if Yennefer was joking or not.
- But you don't know what we're dealing with. Archgriffins are very dangerous...
- So am I if you keep annoying me. We, sorceresses, know how to fight monsters, the thing is it's below us to run into sewers and swamps for them. That's what witchers are for.
- Yen, there is no reason to be mean...
- Me? You're the one that just tried to run away from me!
An awkward silence fell. Yen realized she overreacted but was too proud and sleepy to apologize while Geralt started to see the mistake he made and tried to find his words to express it. Ciri was the one that broke the silence:
- Mother, you'll need a horse!
- Don't be silly, I'm a sorceress. I can transform anything into a horse. In fact, I think I'll use my dog, Raven for this. I don't want to leave him alone.
- But Yen, Keira told me that spell has a 66% chance of success. Do you want to risk his life for that?
- That's because Keira only attended 66% of the classes at Aretuza. Look, I know what I'm doing. Any other things Keira taught you?
Geralt didn't say anything. Ciri was trying her best not to laugh.
- Good, I am happy to see you don't have any other objections against my idea. Now let's get in and eat something. That monster of yours won't go anywhere.
