Chapter 13 (Edited)

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Chapter 13

Geralt was standing by the bay window staring at the stars. It seemed appropriate to Geralt that he was waiting here. This spot where so many life-altering decisions were made. He heard footsteps behind him, sure and steady. Not ready to turn he waited till the sound of the footsteps reached him. Taking a deep breath, he turned around ready for whatever answer Tobias would bring.

Tobias and Geralt were facing each other again but this time Tobias was ready with a response "Geralt we talked it over, I hope you understand why we did not just answer you directly. There are so many factors to consider and I do not take the responsibility lightly that you have placed in our hands. We have three questions for you to think about, these are our only concerns and when we say concerns, I believe you need to talk them through with Julia, not us. One: We need you to think about the toll being a Witcher will take on Julia and by that we mean you being asked to travel for many days and weeks to dispatch monsters. Two: The relationship you have with Yennefer and how that fits with Ciri; even if your relationship is over, Yennefer is still apart of Ciri's life and we don't believe that should be stopped, again this is a question you need to discuss with Julia."

Tobias took a breath and made his final discussion point knowing that this would be one of the hardest to hear. "and three: Julia has always wanted children as I believe you have already seen. We know you cannot have natural children, so it is important to have this discussion as well." Seeing Geralt's face fall at the final discussion point Tobias moved closer to him and with compassion added "I don't see these points as deal-breakers or reasons not to ask her. If you talk these things through and she still is amenable then you have our blessing to ask her the final question" at this final statment Geralt looked up at Tobias with hope in his eyes he reached out to shake his hand but Tobias pulled the big man into a hug. "As Julia said to my wife all those months ago. We don't shake hands with family" he was not sure how to respond to this affirmation that Tobias saw him as family. Instead  Geralt stood stiffly in Tobias' arms until he let him go. Chuckling Tobias grinned at Geralt "you will have to get used to being hugged Geralt" still chuckling he bid him goodnight and left to join his wife is slumber.

The following day Geralt went early to find Nessie, he filled her in on his plans to take Julia for a pitnic. They were standing in the kitchen discussing what food he needed when Renee joined them. Geralt, wondering what else he needed to prepare asked Renee " how many patients does Julia have today?" she rubbed her chin with her thumb and pointer finger and said "I believe all the patients booked for today can be handled by myself as long as Tobias is available to help me. I'll go ask him before he leaves for the markets", she walked up to Geralt and gave him a big hug "good luck" she said smiling as she left to find Tobias. Chuckling to himself Geralt remembered Tobias's words from the night before, I really will need to get used to this. Turning back to Nessie he saw a tear in her eye that she quickly swiped away and with a soft voice she asked "Is this thee special outing Geralt?" he nodded at Nessie as she too came around and hugged him. Composing herself Nessie said with a wobbly voice "now don't you worry I will have something incredibly special in this basket for you both. Hurry now and go get your other preparations done."

The only thing Geralt needed to do was go and talk to Ciri as this would affect her too. He walked down to Julia's room from which he could hear giggling and water splashing. Knocking on the door he was answered by an out of breath voice "just wait one moment" more giggling ensured. The door opened to show Julia, red-faced, bright smile, and a funny patch of bubbles sitting on her face. Geralt surprised and amused reached his hand out and removed the bubbles from her nose. She looked so adorable right now he was unable to help himself. Leaning down he kissed the spot that was now void of bubbles "Morning" he said in an soft tone, an even more adorable blush crept up Julia's face. His interest peeked by the continued giggling from the bathroom asked, "what mischief are you ladies up to this morning that requires so much silliness?"

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