Nobleman

Under the scorching midday sun, Ciri brings her faithful horse, Kelpie, to a halt, her eyes surveying the weathered signposts. The sign carved with 'Ghelibol' points in the direction she's heading. With a light pat on Kelpie's side, she continues her journey. A few hours pass, and despite her focus on the surroundings, she notices an increasing warmth in her lower belly brought on by the rhythmic riding and the spell. Deep blush paints her cheeks as she tries to ignore the seductive feeling. She's determined to reach the town today. After about two hours of riding, she spots a carriage parked at the edge of the forest. A young man, barely 20 years of age and carrying an air of refinement, and an even younger girl sit before a crackling fire, seemingly engrossed in their dinner. "Hello, beauty," greets the young man, his hand swinging in a welcoming gesture as he notices her. "It's rare to meet a lovely lady alone in the wilderness. Would you care to join and dine with us?" Almost on cue, Ciri's stomach growls, and she nods gratefully before dismounting Kelpie. "A generous offer that I gladly accept," she replies and approaches the pair. The young man stands and bows respectfully. "I'm Edward, and this is Marla, my coachwoman." Ciri sits down with them, smiling at Marla, who shyly returns it "Nice to meet you, I'm Ciri."

Edward hands Ciri a piece of freshly grilled game. She accepts the offer and bites pleasurably into the juicy meat. The scent of the smoked meat fills her nostrils and leaves a comforting feeling within her. "So, Ciri," Edward begins, his gaze almost tangibly resting on her. "What adventures draw you out onto the road?" She swallows down the game meat and hesitates for a moment, pondering how much she should reveal. "I'm on my way to Novigrad," she finally says, her eyes meeting his inquisitive look. Edward leans back with an acknowledging nod. "The Free City. I must pay it a visit some day in the future" he admits. His eyes light up as he appraises her once again. "So you're traveling through Ghelibol?" She nods in confirmation. "Yes, I plan to stay overnight there and continue my journey tomorrow," she explains, her gaze returning to the warm glow of the fire. At this point, Edward cracks a wide grin, an expression that only underscores his anticipation. "What a fortunate coincidence, Ciri. We are also traveling through Ghelibol, how about joining me in the carriage? I promise you, it will be a lot of fun." Edward smiles kindly as he makes his tempting invitation. Meanwhile, Marla turns beet red.