Jaskierās parents want him to marry, but heās in love with Geralt.
The marriage would really benefit Lettenhove though. And, his prospective wife has said that they donāt need to love each other.
That is to say, Jaskierās considering it.
He figures heāll make one last attempt with Geralt before deciding though. He asks if Geralt might love him.
Geraltās response: āWhat gave you that impression?ā
So, maybe Geralt panicked when Jaskier asked about his feelings.
It was fine though. Jaskier seemed none the wiser.
Jaskier startled when Geralt set a heavy pouch of coins on the table between them. It landed with a dull clink.
āWhatās this?ā Jaskier asked, brow furrowing.
āA dowry,ā Geralt said quietly. āI know thatās usually a noble custom. It isnāt much. Iāll earn more.ā
Jaskier nearly laughedānearly told him that dowries were traditionally for ladiesābut Geralt didnāt pause long enough for him to interrupt.
āI canāt offer you a proper home,ā Geralt continued. āJust the one on the path. I canāt buy you gold, or jewels, or anything like that.ā His voice was steady, but this was more honesty than Jaskier had ever heard from him at once. āBut I will give you everything my heart has. If youāā
āIf I what?ā Jaskier asked, his breath catching despite himself.
Geralt finally looked up, golden eyes bare and earnest.