Geralt watched Ivory's practice again and again, noting her small adjustments, her over and under-balancing, and the moves that were perfect. It seemed to him that the ones that remained without flaw, did so consistently. The mistakes she was making were not new, just repetitions of the same thing over and over in a different configuration. Each time it was over, he would point them out to her, even if she didn't ask. It came to a point where she would start again before he finished speaking. This was irritating to say the least, and he was beginning to tire of her attitude. The longer he watched and corrected, the more his leg bounced in impatience and irritation. Sloppy was too harsh a word for it, but at the moment, Geralt could think of no other.

Just as it was beginning to be too much for him to take, he was relieved to sense the movement of Akane outside the tent. He glanced over his shoulder and immediately his soured expression turned into one of delight.

[color=crimson]"Not at all, Akane,"[/color] he began, then glanced back over at Ivory for a moment before returning his gaze to the redhead. [color=crimson]"Oh, already?"[/color] he asked, fully aware that it had been over three hours since they had entered the tent. [color=crimson]"How time flies..."[/color] he said, then stood and turned to wait for Ivory. When she declined, he raised his eyebrows in mock surprise, then shook his head, [color=crimson]"Suit yourself. I'll be back soon, we need to nail this tonight."[/color] He said, matter-of-factly, letting his smile fall but for a moment as he looked back at the Vampiress. Once he returned his gaze to Akane, however, he smoothly transitioned back into his trademark grin.

[color=crimson]"Lead the way."[/color] he said, then motioned toward the entrance.

The two exited, and once out into the fresh afternoon air, Geralt stretched his arms wide over his head, grateful to be moving again. Sensing movement, he looked about and noticed that some of the carnies had returned from their errands in town and were going about business on the grounds. He would have to make a point to speak with one of them soon.

After a moment of walking, Geralt looked down at Akane and said absently, [color=crimson]"Not much of an appetite on Miss Ivory, eh? She's been practicing for hours, I'm surprised that she hasn't worked her stomach to emptiness."[/color] He patted his own and added, [color=crimson]"I did, and I was only watching."[/color] He knew full well why this was, but he was merely testing the waters to see how much Akane was willing to reveal. It would be easy to gauge whether her carefree attitude was merely an act, or the genuine article.