Cecelia's smile widened even more at Ivory's words, until she was almost laughing with glee. She bounced a little bit on her heels, as if the very idea of being strong enough to perform like her idol had energized her. [b]"I hope so! My mommy is also really strong, she works at the factory even though they told her that 'ladies can't do that kind of thing'."[/b] She took on a bit of a deeper tone at her last words, clearly imitating a man.

Geralt's raised eyebrows dropped to their normal height and he smiled over at Ivory as she gave the girl her support. Although his eyes were sparkling in a rare way, he could see that this experience was not transferring to the vampiress. He even sensed some strain when she spoke the word 'mother'...interesting. Maybe she hadn't had such a lovely time growing up with her parents either? Although imagining a pair of vampires as loving parents was a bit difficult for The Magician.

If this was the case, he didn't exactly blame Ivory for her discomfort. He of all people knew what it was like to grow up with less-than-ideal parents. Maybe this experience would be good for her, since it occurred to him that she may not often get the opportunity to interact with children, given the bulk of her fan base.