Oh, he does see the hint - Geralt wouldn't be the first person to try to use such hint against Jaskier's babbling. But will he take the hint? That's a completely different question.
(The answer is no.)
To be fair, Jaskier is looking forward to see the horses as well, even if they aren't the sole reason for his bounciness. He gasps when when a few of them stick their heads out when they enter the barn, already in love with their friendliness - those big soft eyes are so precious. 'Roach' is a funny (weird) name for a horse, but Jaskier just hums as a reply - if he can't touch it, it means it's a dangerous horse that will probably kick him, and his poetic mind is already filling in the gaps between 'roach' and 'garbage attitude'.
It's alright, his heart is already set on the curious cuties, because peeking out when new people are around matches Jaskier's personality. He'll choose from among them.
The place is bigger than it looks, and Jaskier is nothing but impressed, especially by the indoor area. Not something he would use, since the point of riding for him is to go outside and unwind, but it's a nice detail to know that exists. Nothing is out of place, nothing is broken or dirty, and Jaskier can see the girl's recommendation had been more than a way to promote her dad's business. It's genuinely great.
"You've got something amazing here, Geralt, especially for a man working alone. I can see your care in every corner." And he means every word, urge to flirt set aside for a moment.
Part of Jaskier doesn't want to leave his things in the break room - the entire point is to take a horse to the country side and eat and compose under the sun! He understands he must pass some tests first, though, safety and all, so he does do as Geralt says (if he pouts a bit while he does so, well, no biggie). He leaves his satchel on top of the table and his guitar on one of the chairs, which means now the case is displaying all its stickers. There are the obligatory music ones of course: a yellow submarine, music notes, a zeppelin, the quote "Don't stop me now". But there is not-music-related stuff as well: the quote "I have no fear only love", a cute little serpent peeking out from under a green and silver scarf, Stitch with an ukelele, and the bisexual flag.
(He wonders if Geralt would even recognize it.)
"Pegasus. That was name of the white one, right?" His eyes had fallen on it as soon as the horse had peeked out of its stall - white as the horses princes ride in the stories. His romantic heart instantly knew what his choice would be, and that's what he tells Geralt now. "I'd love to start with it. Don't worry, this is like riding a bike - your body never forgets."
Or at least, he hopes so. He hasn't go riding since he was a child, but he can't get nervous in front of Handsome And Silent. Gotta keep the bravado up, make a good impression.
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Oh, he does see the hint - Geralt wouldn't be the first person to try to use such hint against Jaskier's babbling. But will he take the hint? That's a completely different question.
(The answer is no.)
To be fair, Jaskier is looking forward to see the horses as well, even if they aren't the sole reason for his bounciness. He gasps when when a few of them stick their heads out when they enter the barn, already in love with their friendliness - those big soft eyes are so precious. 'Roach' is a funny (weird) name for a horse, but Jaskier just hums as a reply - if he can't touch it, it means it's a dangerous horse that will probably kick him, and his poetic mind is already filling in the gaps between 'roach' and 'garbage attitude'.
It's alright, his heart is already set on the curious cuties, because peeking out when new people are around matches Jaskier's personality. He'll choose from among them.
The place is bigger than it looks, and Jaskier is nothing but impressed, especially by the indoor area. Not something he would use, since the point of riding for him is to go outside and unwind, but it's a nice detail to know that exists. Nothing is out of place, nothing is broken or dirty, and Jaskier can see the girl's recommendation had been more than a way to promote her dad's business. It's genuinely great.
"You've got something amazing here, Geralt, especially for a man working alone. I can see your care in every corner." And he means every word, urge to flirt set aside for a moment.
Part of Jaskier doesn't want to leave his things in the break room - the entire point is to take a horse to the country side and eat and compose under the sun! He understands he must pass some tests first, though, safety and all, so he does do as Geralt says (if he pouts a bit while he does so, well, no biggie). He leaves his satchel on top of the table and his guitar on one of the chairs, which means now the case is displaying all its stickers. There are the obligatory music ones of course: a yellow submarine, music notes, a zeppelin, the quote "Don't stop me now". But there is not-music-related stuff as well: the quote "I have no fear only love", a cute little serpent peeking out from under a green and silver scarf, Stitch with an ukelele, and the bisexual flag.
(He wonders if Geralt would even recognize it.)
"Pegasus. That was name of the white one, right?" His eyes had fallen on it as soon as the horse had peeked out of its stall - white as the horses princes ride in the stories. His romantic heart instantly knew what his choice would be, and that's what he tells Geralt now. "I'd love to start with it. Don't worry, this is like riding a bike - your body never forgets."
Or at least, he hopes so. He hasn't go riding since he was a child, but he can't get nervous in front of Handsome And Silent. Gotta keep the bravado up, make a good impression.