Cora smiled up at Akane throughout the conversation, happy to hear that she had had a pleasant experience with the Magician. Although she trusted Illyana and Ivory, she knew that they could sometimes be a little bit weary. She understood this, and tried to practice it as well, but her curiosity often got in the way. She pulled a little at her collar, feeling restricted by the cloth. She hoped that he would arrive soon so she could get back into her tank.

[color=598527]"He was quite polite."[/color] Illyana said, her voice flat. She didn't think it necessary to add anything else when the man could be walking in at any second.

And, as if on cue, Geralt turned the corner of the big top and entered. He raised his eyebrows and approached the troupe at a slightly quickened pace, bowing his head to Lucien at he did so. [color=crimson]"I hope I didn't keep you waiting long."[/color] He stopped next to the Frenchman and let his eyes roll over all present before continuing, [color=crimson]"I stopped to have a conversation with one of your men outside, I hope this won't become another mark on my record, patron."[/color] 

This was true. Geralt had seen the man as he had exited his tent and stopped him to ask a few poignant questions. He had little to say, and interest in him waned by the second as the answers had dribbled out of his mouth. Geralt was glad to be rid of him and now among more pleasurable company.

Speaking of...his eyes lingered on the woman at the end of the line, next to Akane. This had to be their Siren, she was the only one he hadn't seen before. She was stunningly beautiful, almost hypnotically so. In fact, she was the most beautiful among them all, Lucien included. He found himself immediately drawn to her and his body language showed it as he let his eyes stop on her for a moment before he tore them away to look once again at Lucien. He noted the wheelchair, and while he was curious, he did not think it detracted from her allure whatsoever, in fact, it only increased his yearning for the story behind her presence, not to mention her abilities. He would be sure to spend extra time getting to know her...