[ Lambert turns to give Geralt an incredulous look at that. Really? He thinks that’s going to help right now, making the comparison to being each other’s war brides sharper than ever? After a moment, he turns away again, huffing. ]

You saying that for my sake, or yours? [ His ears fold back, annoyed. ] I’m the one who asked for it, aren’t I? Wouldn’t have if I didn’t know what I was getting into.

[ Which leaves him wide open for a shot about when he’s ever thought about anything he’s gotten into, so he’s quick to move on. ]

I’ve been bonded before. [ He’s left that little detail out, but whatever. What does it even matter at this point. ] It’s not a big deal.