Lucien was glad that Geralt hadn't taken offense. Honestly he had planned to bring this up later but.. he figured he would just get it out of the way now, he didn't want to risk putting anyone in any uncomfortable situations, especially Cora, knowing what the mermaid had gone through prior to being in the Circus. He would never allow any harm to come to any of his performers, and if saying goodbye to their new recruit achieved that purpose, he would do it, no matter their financial circumstance. 

[color=burlywood]"It's quite alright, I figured it was best to.. put that out there now."[/color] He said, quirking a brow at his following words. 

[color=burlywood]"I appreciate your understanding, Geralt."[/color] He said, honestly unsure of how much the magician really meant. Either way he'd be keeping an eye on him. The fact that Akane and Cora were extremely close worked to his advantage. While he worried Akane could be naive, she did have good instincts. She wouldn't let any harm come to Cora if she could help it, it was just the type of person she was. If Geralt didn't watch his step, it was possible she could catch on, and that helped put Lucien's mind a little at ease. Lucien had finished his wine a little after Geralt had, and he took this as a good opportunity to end their conversation. 

[color=burlywood]"Well, I'm glad we had the opportunity to talk. I don't mean to kick you out, of course, but it [i]is[/i] getting late, and I assume you have some unpacking to do? Unless you can just.. [i]magically[/i] unpack all your things."[/color] He twirled a finger as he spoke, joking a little toward the end as he rose to his feet. 

[color=burlywood]"Regardless, I do have to wake up early tomorrow, so I hope you can forgive my rudeness."[/color]