I'm sorry your shift sucked, babe! how about some soft Geralt (dunk? took a potion? who knows?) waxing poetic about how much he loves the goofy little bard? 💖💖💖
Oh yes, thank you darling; this is exactly what I needed.
tw: catmint/drug-like effects, mood altering substances
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“He’s so... soft,” Geralt says slowly, eyes shining in the dim light coming from the fireplace. Eskel is smirking and Lambert’s eyes have rolled nearly all the way back into his head. Vesemir and Jaskier are standing in the far doorway, silently listening; Jaskier’s sudden arrival at the keep for winter had been planned as a birthday surprise for Geralt.
The secret stash of catmint being brought out to enjoy was Lambert’s additional prank.
He hadn’t been expecting this kind of reaction from his older brother at all.
“He’s so soft,” Geralt repeats, hands drawing Jaskier’s outline in the air. “And sweet. And kind. And fierce! Oh, he’s like a wildcat when he’s angry. It’s beautiful, Eskel, you should see him when he’s angry. It’s glorious!”
Jaskier wipes a tear from his cheek and stifles a happy sniffle. Vesemir pats his shoulder approvingly and his chest floods with warmth and contentment.
“His eyes,” Geralt sighs happily, his expression dreamy and his gaze far away, “His eyes are the prettiest color in the world. Bluer than any ocean. Brighter than the sun. Oh, he’s beautiful.”
“Do you really think about me like that, Geralt?”
The Witcher’s pupils dilate with excitement and he rises to his feet in one swift motion. “Julek!”
“Hello,” the bard blushes. Vesemir pushes him forward, out of the shadows, and Geralt’s arms engulf him instantly. He’s crushed happily against a muscular, rumbling chest. He’s only heard Geralt purr a few times before, but this is different.
This is deep and happy and safe. Geralt pulls Jaskier onto one of the furs before the fire and wraps his arms around his middle, tucking the bard against his body. “Hmm. You’re cold. I’ll warm you up, Julek, and you rest. Thank you for coming to visit me.”
“Of course, darling. I love you.”