As soon as the performance was over, and Cora had recovered from the shock of what she had just seen, she began clapping vigorously. She had seen nothing of Geralt's abilities thus far, and was more than pleasantly surprised at this display. Either he had snuck up, completely unseen, while Ivory was distracting the audience with her dance, or he had managed to instantly switch places with her. She guessed the latter was most likely, because the former did not explain Ivory's sudden disappearance.

[color=00a99d]"That was...amazing!"[/color] she said, slightly shrill in her disbelief. She clapped her hands over her mouth briefly again as the shock began to subside and slowly began to relax as he mind played the scene over again in her head. She didn't know what was more impressive, honestly, Ivory's strength and talent, or Geralt's mysterious abilities. 

Geralt's smile finally reached its full width with Lucien's comment. He knew that the man could recognize talent, there was no doubt of it given his choice in his troupe. He was just glad to finally be recognized for his efforts.

He lowered his head slightly in humility and placed a hand on his chest. [color=crimson]"Oh, Lucien, you flatter me. Truly, everything aside from my small part was Ivory's idea. She deserves all of the praise."[/color] He lied through his teeth, but either way, it made him seem that much more humble.

He stepped forward and gracefully let himself down from the stage, then approached Cora and leaned down with his hands behind his back, [color=crimson]"If it brings a smile to your face, my dear, I consider it a success."[/color]

Cora smiled back up at Geralt, her cheeks shiny and red. [color=00a99d]"I could watch it all day! Both of you,"[/color] she said, leaning around Geralt to look at Ivory. [color=00a99d]"The way you dance...it was just hypnotizing."[/color] she looked back at the Magician, [color=00a99d]"And that...how did you--"[/color]

[color=crimson]"Ah-ah-ah,"[/color] Geralt interrupted, holding up a finger as he straightened. He then looked to Lucien in mock disappointment, [color=crimson]"Does she not know the cardinal rule of magic, patron?"[/color]

Cora's eyes went slightly wide, then she followed Geralt's gaze toward the Ringleader, blinking in astonishment. Had she done something wrong?