( it's tempting to quibble mostly because it always is, because she can't leave well enough alone and because with the ability and interest in arguing returned to her she has a tendency to express herself frequently and at volume—

but a willingness to put her money where her mouth is, that's a worthwhile thing. matter of fact understanding is the preferable outcome, albeit clearly not the anticipated one, and gwenaëlle is willing to accept it as far as it goes. not a promise, precisely, but a beginning where there might have been an ending. enough to pull her claws in, instead of extending them further just to see what happens if she swipes. )

The chatelaine, first of all, ( and she might as well do it herself, tipping her head with the expectation that yennefer will join her as she begins moving again. it makes sense that she should walk as if she owns the place in her own hold, but there is something about her that suggests: probably, this is just how she walks. ) Baudin will see you have quarters and access to the resources you need, such as we do.

( more than nothing, less than ideal. )