June 13, 1271
Kaer Morhen

So good to be back! I love spending time here at the old keep and with Geralt it is even better! We have a week to enjoy ourselves, and then it's back to Temeria. Now that King Foltest has returned, I'll have to resume my duties as royal advisor and Geralt will serve the king's bodyguard. I don't think my witcher likes the idea; sometimes I get the feeling Geralt only agreed for my sake. If so, I'll make it up to him somehow, someway. We'll cross that bridge when we get to it.

Grandpa Vesemir is here and he very was surprised to see us! He was tending to the gardens when we teleported in. "What are you two doing here?" he asked us. I just ran up and gave him a big hug and told him that we were home. He laughed and then said: "Well I can see that! But it's the middle of June. The winter snows are a long way off. Or are did you two decide to flip the seasons when I wasn't looking?"

We told him that we got to the bottom of Salamandra and recovered the witcher's formulae. He was delighted. "I knew you two could do it!" he said. "I had a good feeling from the start."

Vesemir also noted how much Geralt and I have bonded in our time together. He said it does an old heart good to see our blooming relationship. He's an observant one, perhaps he saw how closely we stood together. The look in Great's eyes as he met mine. The ring on my finger. I always knew Vesemir was fond of me – I'm so glad he approves of my relationship with Geralt.

Speaking of my relationship with the witcher, Geralt and I decided to retreat for the rest of the day into the guest bedroom. Our activities shook the walls and echoed for miles across the mountains. We are making such great memories!

After all, Geralt lost his memory, so it's my job to give him a whole bunch of new ones. Wonderful memories that will strengthen his heart and soul in times of trouble. I want him to know that my love for him is a constant. I want him to know that he will always be home in my arms.

June 14, 1271
Kaer Morhen

Pretty uneventful day. I've been assembling my megascope while Geralt and Vesemir have been training in the yard.

Tonight, we're having roast boar for dinner. I'm looking forward to it. We'll eat and drink and swap stories with Vesemir. It really is a cozy place – almost like being at home. Almost, because a big part of the family is missing: Ciri and Eskel. Oh, and I suppose Lambert too. It would be wonderful to be reunited with all of them.

June 15, 1271
Outside Kaer Morhen – Mountain range

Geralt and I decided to go hiking today! Lovely chance to smell the mountain air and spend time with my beloved. We had lunch at a nice spot high up in the mountains. Vesemir told me about it. Apparently, Geralt used to come here as a boy and spend hours gazing at the landscape. Of course, my witcher doesn't remember it, but I can definitely see what drew him to the place. The view was breathtaking: you can see the keep in the distance as well as the cool lake reflecting the sun's rays. You can hear the birds chirping and occasionally flying above the treetops.

Geralt and I decided it was high time to christen this lovely spot. We made love while nature casually rolled on. Then we cuddled in each other's arms and fell asleep.

Not sure how long we were asleep. A few hours maybe? Geralt started thrashing with his nightmares and woke me up. Murmuring of the Wild Hunt. I whispered in his ear and kissed his cheek and forehead. He calmed down and drifted back into a deeper sleep. I don't have the heart to wake him, so I decided to sit up and write for a bit.

My poor witcher – even in sleep enemies hound you. How I so desperately want to take away all of your pain and suffering!

June 16, 1271
Kaer Morhen

Geralt and Vesemir are out on a hunt today. It is a constant job making sure the land surrounding the witcher's keep remains free of monsters. Good timing, as Philippa called for a Lodge meeting today via megascope.

We started with the basic formalities, status updates, and what not. I told my sisters that I was currently on vacation with Geralt. Síle took this opportunity to mock me and claim that such frivolity is beneath the important role to which I have been given.

"You are a sorceress and now chief advisor to Foltest and you're running around cavorting with a witcher!" She said. What nerve! I never liked that woman.

Of course, Philippa didn't pass up an opportunity to comment. "Merigold has always had problems controlling her urges. Still, her relationship can suit our needs, Síle. Always look for an opportunity to exploit the pull you have over others. Although Triss thinks with her vagina far too often, the witcher is equally enthralled. Powerful leverage indeed." Leave it to Phil to take such a cold and calculating approach.

The rest of the meeting was fairly uneventful, until the end. It seems my sisters have big plans afoot. Phil said she has an idea on how to change the political game in the North for good. Move the role of sorceresses from mere advisors to actual rulers. That is, create a State run solely by sorceresses. Ambitious as ever! I asked exactly how she plans on making this a reality. "Patience, Merigold. All will be revealed in time," is what she said.

She's hiding something. I don't know what, but I got a bad feeling about it. Next meeting is scheduled a week from today. I hope to get some answers then.

June 17, 1271
Kaer Morhen

The two witchers returned from their hunt today! My witcher was covered in dirt, grime, and dried blood, but I gave him a big hug anyway. Then, I led him up to our room and gave him a nice, long bath. We talked for a bit while he soaked away his aches and pains.

Apparently, he and Vesemir had a heart-to-heart talk whilst on their hunt. Geralt wanted to know if love between a sorceress and a witcher was possible. The old man replied sagaciously: "If it is True, it will find a way. True Love is not bound by magic, but by the human heart. When two hearts connect on the deepest level, complement and find their fulfilment in the other. That's when you know it is a love that will last. It will weather any storm and survive even the greatest hardship."

Wise words. In the past, I thought magic was the solution to everything. That if I wanted something, a clever spell was how to get it. I was supremely jealous of the djinn's magic that bound my witcher and Yennefer.

But now I don't see it that way anymore. The love Geralt and I share now is freely given. Nothing forced – no magic enchantments. And that makes it special.

I know he lost his memory, but I hope... I desperately pray that nothing will change between us if his memories come back. At this point – my greatest fear is that he'll cast me aside and resume his old life. Wandering about with those sad witcher eyes. And I'll be on the sideline, my love once again unrequited.

Alas! Once again I have succumbed to gloom and doom. Only a couple days left of our vacation – I best enjoy every moment of it.

June 18, 1271
Kaer Morhen

A wonderful day! Geralt and I spent nearly the whole day in bed. Then, after a brief meal, we returned to our room, locked the door, and played dice poker. A special kind: strip dice poker.

My witcher is an impressive roller. I may have lost the game, but not after teasing Geralt to no end! Each time I'd remove a piece of clothing, I would do so with patient deliberation. Slowly sliding it over my perfect skin – it drove him wild! Eventually, he could no longer stand it and we forgot about the dice all together.

That's a victory in my book! Geralt 0, Triss 1.

June 19, 1271
Kaer Morhen

Last day at the keep. We decided to help Vesemir with his gardening for the better part of the day. Afterwards, we made a huge farewell meal. We laughed, joked, reminisced, and then bade each other good night. A pleasant end to a wonderful vacation

Tomorrow morning, bright and early, I'll teleport us back to Temeria.