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You always hate it when you and Jaskier have to go your separate ways while traveling for a while, for whatever reason it may be. However, there is one good thing that comes from being parted from your beloved bard: letters. Of course, pieces of paper are no match for actually being with him, but being the master of prose and poetry that he is, he finds a way to make them work. He always finds a way to make it work.
It seems that just when you're missing him the most is always when you receive them.
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My Dearest,
I figured I would write because I thought you might be missing me. Fear not, for I am doing perfectly well and should be returning to you shortly. Geralt's company pales in comparison to your magical presence, but he does keep me quite busy. It seems he never slows down, it is a surprise he doesn't keel over from exhaustion at the rate he moves! Alas, I suppose that is what mutations are for. It is impressive watching him fight, you know, when I can get close enough. Watching him take down all the darkest evils in this world, it's enough to give you hope that this world might some day be a better, safer place.
I'm sure I've seen at least half of the beasts you can even find on this continent traveling with him. It is valuable experience, sure, and riveting from a distance, but even I am ready to leave Geralt to it and stay far, far away now after a few too many close encounters with razor-sharp beast claws. I do not mean to worry you, though. I am yet to find a situation I cannot talk my way out of. The phrase, "Geralt, help!" always does the trick, I find.
Besides that, when I do not get to watch Geralt in action, of course I sit off somewhere, getting some work done on a piece or two. I finally managed to finish a song that is greatly inspired by you , in fact, the other day, and I can not wait for you to hear it! I will have to perform it for you once we are together again. I do miss you terribly, you know. It is terribly regrettable to be parted from you for so long, and I must admit that the longer we are apart, the more I find myself thinking of you at an increasing ly constant rate. Cheers to when we will be together again, yeah? Can't wait to hear back from you.
Sending my best and warmest regards,
Jaskier
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Jaskier,
It was a pleasure to hear from you, if a bit alarming. Joke all you want, but if I hear about you coming anywhere near any 'razor sharp' claws again, Geralt and I will be having a few words , I can promise you that.
Speaking of, how is Geralt? Mutation or no, make sure he gets some rest from time to time, would you? I know he is an awe-inspiring force, but he can't protect this world from the creatures of the darkness all by his own strength, and he should not have to. He deserves some time off, honestly, don't you think? Not that he would ever take it.
I wish you were here so we could laugh at that together.
I miss you, too. It sucks being apart for so long. I enjoy your letters, thoroughly, but it is nothing compared to being with you in person. Your voice is the most endearing thing about you, after all. I can't wait to hear it again. I can't wait to hear that new song, either. I will hold you to that promise of having it sung to me! I am sure it is absolutely inspired.
I would tell you a little bit about what I have been up to, but I am sure it is all dreadfully boring by comparison to what you are up to, so I will spare you the details. No witchers, monsters, or titillating song for me. I can't wait until we are together again so that you can help keep things interesting. I am terribly bored!
I hope to see you soon.
All my best,
Yours
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Dearest,
Firstly, I would just like to say, I long to hear what you are up to, exhilarating adventures or no. I spend most of my days wondering what you are doing at this very moment, and I would at least like to hear if I'm guessing correctly! In all honesty, I just want to hear about you, if you are doing alright, what you are doing to occupy your time. I would hang on to every word you wrote.
Secondly, we should not have to write much longer. If Geralt speaks the truth, we should be near you in about two weeks' time, and I'll hop off of Geralt's trail and come meet up with you. I will happily forget the hunting monsters business to spend time with you, love. Tales of adventure are wonderful, but love ballads are better, yes? And speaking of love ballads, I have been revising that one I promised you, just to make sure it is perfect. It gets better with each passing day, I think, and I can not wait for you to hear it. I was going to play it for a crowd, first, just to get some feedback, but I figured you would have at me for that one, so I refrained.
Funny, it is, how you can inspire me even when you are not around. In music, yes, but in everything else too, honestly. Sometimes I'll find myself in a tricky situation and asking myself what you would do, or I'll be about to so something "idiotic", in the words of Geralt, and I will find myself asking if you would approve of it. The answer is usually no, of course, and I find it keeps me in line. Most of the time. I guess you just help me be a better person even when you're not here.
Here's to being together again so you get the joy of keeping me in line in person.
Yours,
Jask
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You don't bother to respond to that one, because you figure he'll almost be with you by the time he gets it.
He will be with you.
As the days tick down on his estimate, you get much more antsy with every passing day. You wonder what he could be doing. You wonder how close he might be. It's absolutely tantalizing, to say the least.
As almost two weeks have passed, in the afternoons, you find yourself walking by the road you figure he'll be coming from, and standing and waiting for a while. Just in case. Just so that you can have the chance to greet him as soon as possible. It's torture staying in one place for so long, but if it means you'll get to see him sooner, it will have been worth it.
One day, you stand there, waiting. You're about to give up for the day, go back to your room, but then you hear it: singing. You start think you're crazy, maybe just hallucinating things, sad from missing him.
But no. There it is, getting clearer.
When a humble bard, graced a ride-along...
Then you see him, as he begins to come into view, walking along besides Geralt on roach, humming his most famous tune.
"Jaskier!"
At the sound of your voice, the singing stops. You watch, as he searches out for you, and when he lays his eyes on you and grins that sweet grin of his, you break out into a run. He does the same.
When you meet in the middle, he twirls you around in delight, and you laugh, joyously, absolutely grateful to be in his arms again.
He pulls away from you for just a moment, cupping your face in his hands and laughing breathlessly, "You are adorable."
You lightly smack his shoulder at that, protesting wordlessly, and he just laughs again, pulling you into him for another hug.
"I expect to hear that song any minute now, you know." You mumble into him, and you feel his chuckle.
"Anything it takes to be close to you."