Geralt nodded to Ivory, [color=crimson]"I shouldn't have bothered asking a woman of your talent, my apologies."[/color] he said, feigning humility. If the two were to work together, he had to start laying the groundwork now. Let her think she had him pegged, that was the best way to disarm the lass.

He looked toward Cora at Akane's comment, [color=crimson]"Well, at least one of you was nice enough to make that sacrifice, eh Cora?"[/color] he said. He knew that despite the girl's ignorance and bubble-headed attitude, she had to be sharp and cunning. He could see it in her eyes.

Cora smiled over at Geralt, tilting her head, [color=00a99d]"I'm not sure I know what you mean, Mr. Geralt."[/color] she said, then smiled over at Akane and winked.