~The Witcher: Geralt X Listener SFW: Come Back~ {Patreon Exclusive}

He can't just tell you these things and go off to die like it's not going to affect you!

Contains: Confessions, Growth and Change, Promises

Geralt coming into his own and realizing that he's more than just a Witcher and the way he's grown because of those around him who care is one of my favorite dynamics to explore with him. Also love me a still slightly emotionally stunted Geralt who can't right out say that he loves someone. I hope you enjoy the combination of those two things!


~Audio Transcript Below~


Geralt: *shuffling of armor and gear*

*sigh*

Before I leave.....there is something....that I wanted to tell you...

*pause*

You should.....probably sit down for this......

*deep sigh*

I'm not going to lie to you...this is going to be dangerous....this monster...well...it's something not even Witchers have many experiences with.....

*pause*

The coin is good.....very good....with it I wouldn't have to hunt for a long time.....

*pause*

Yes.....there's also a very good chance that I could die.....

*pause*

I suppose yes....it could be interpreted as a goodbye......

*pause*

I'm going because this creature is something that needs to be stopped......it needs to be killed. Nothing good will come of it if it continues to live......

And as far as I'm aware there's no one else who is willing to try.....

*long pause*

For quite a long time I was doing this because I thought it was what I was supposed to do. Rid the world of monsters with my mutations, get some gold and continue on. Kill the things that no one else will.

I'm a Witcher. Witchers kill monsters and get money for their troubles. It's not about right or wrong.

*pause*

I don't think that way any longer.....because of you.....

You showed me that being a Witcher is not all I have to be.....that......there are some things in this world that need to be eliminated, and damn the reward.....because that's not what matters....

What matters is the lives that will be snuffed out if I don't.......

*pause*

You changed me.....for the better......

I am not the same man.....and I don't think I want to go back.....

I'm doing this because it's right......and because no one else will....

I used to be a Witcher named Geralt.....

Now....I am Geralt of Rivia.....a Witcher.....

The man comes first......

All because of you.....

*pause*

I was afraid at first.....of these new feelings and ideas.....I think it's because it was easier.....just being a Witcher, a Butcher....a convenient tool for a specific purpose, then thrown and hidden away in a drawer until it needs to be used again.....

I wasn't cared for in the way that most were....so I decided to do the same.....

Despite what many believe....Witchers have emotions....we care....

But caring gets you killed.....

*pause*

Pretending that you don't care, pretending that being alone is better.....that not having one place to call home is easier.....

Lying to yourself that it's better that way......

*pause*

I can't keep pretending....I can't lie to you......more more than I can lie to myself anymore.....

So....instead of doing the smart thing.....I'm going to try to do the right thing....

I'm not afraid anymore......

Who I've become? Is better......

And I have you to thank for it....

*pause*

No....I'm not meaning to blame you for me possibly dying....that's not what I meant.....

*pause*

What?

*pause*

"Then don't die?"

*chuckles in disbelief*

What do you mean, "don't die?"

*pause*

I have to live?

*sighs*

I don't think you understand—ah.....

*long pause*

I can't just say things like that when I seem like I'm already preparing myself for defeat?

I.....I'm being realistic......not fatalistic.....

One sacrifice for the greater good is not a high cost.....

*pause*

.....it is if it's me?

I don't--

*grunts into a kiss*

*soft panting*

No--it's alright--I......

*pause*

I have to live....so that we can......go off into the sunset together?

*scoffs* I....hate to break it to you but this isn't a fairy tale......

*pause*

I just said I was done lying and pretending to---

*sighs*

Go ahead.....

*long pause*

'What is the problem in hoping for a different outcome'? Hope doesn't just--

*pause*

Making a different outcome......

*long pause, then huffs a laugh*

You're telling me to believe in myself?

*pause*

....oh....

Believe in us?

*pause*

Is there......an us?

*pause*

There can be......

But we have to talk through it......

*pause*

And to do that.....I have to be alive......

*pause*

*scoffs and chuckles*

Deal......

*huffs a breath into a hug*

Despite the odds........*sighs*

*lowly* I will do everything within my power to come back to you......

So that we can be......us......

*long pause*

*sigh and grunts*

I need to go.....there's only a short window of opportunity and I cannot miss it....

*shuffling*

I've become a better man because of you.....

It's only right for me to live, so that you can reap the rewards of your hard work....

It's not easy.....changing the heart and mind of a Witcher......

We're notoriously stubborn.....

*chuckles*

Stubborn enough to kill what is thought to be unkillable.....

*pause*

*mounts horse*

I should probably say something akin to, "Don't wait for me...." but....allow me to be selfish and....hopeful?

*pause*

Wait for me......I will be back.....

*rides off*