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Alone at last.
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What a night.
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I heard they put an aphrodisiac
in the wine.
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Are you surprised?
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Did you see what Sabrina was wearing,
by the way?
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{\an8}- She's older than me by about--
- Yen.
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{\an8}Hmm. I'm just glad it's over.
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Are you sure about this?
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- Are you?
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I don't know which I'd like to do more,
tear this costume off
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or run Stregobor through
with the nearest ice sculpture.
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Look how she hangs on him.
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Aah, the White Wolf.
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- Gelda! Come here.
- How wonderful!
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Thanks for coming.
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Mmm!
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That's right!
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- Is there always this much staring?
- No.
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- Come over here!
- It's all for us.
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Get used to it.
They'll be watching us all night.
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Oh. Good.
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Now, you should know the territory
before we step in.
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Over there, we have Sabrina Glevissig
and Marti Sodergren.
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- They're... passionate.
- ...have some fun...
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By the fountain, we have Margarita
Laux-Antille, current headmistress.
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And Keira Metz. Quite the spitfire.
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We have Carduin, Bianca, Marquard,
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Detmold and his brother Drithelm,
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Radcliffe the Obnoxious.
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Artaud Terranova,
good mage, even better drunk.
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Vilgefortz, who's grown on me
despite my best efforts.
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Tissaia de Vries,
whom you already know.
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And Gerhart of Aelle.
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- I was saying...
- What?
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- The oldest living sorcerer.
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Are you expecting me
to remember all those names?
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I thought you went to Oxenfurt?
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Hmm.
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Don't even think about it.
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I gave you my word.
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She's safe in Loxia until dawn.
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When the ball ends
and the true conclave begins...
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- ...then we'll make our move.
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Tonight it's all about loosening spirits.
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And inspiring conviviality
in one perfect evening.
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- So behave yourself.
- I always behave myself.
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You have no memory of my party in Rinde?
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To say nothing of enchanted hedgehogs
and the Law of Surprise?
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That was complicated.
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Well, this is simple.
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We need this ball
to go off without a hitch,
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so please... dearest,
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stop eating like an underfed ghoul.
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When someone asks to speak to you,
you must accept, and quickly.
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And no matter how ludicrously
anyone is dressed, don't stare.
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Yennefer.
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And her witcher.
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We haven't yet had the pleasure.
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Geralt, this is Sabrina Glevissig
of Ard Carraigh, a school friend of mine.
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We've welcomed our share of spies,
thieves, and murderers at Aretuza,
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but not yet hosted a witcher.
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- Huh.
- Yen's been hiding you for far too long.
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You look hungry.
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- Would you like a taste?
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What do you... What do you think...
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witcher?
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I think Yen looks particularly lovely
this evening. Don't you?
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And he's not even lying. How dull.
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- Sabrina, that's no way to treat a guest.
- Hmm.
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He has so little experience in telepathy.
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Why did you bring your pet along,
if not for us to, uh...
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play with him?
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Dearest, why don't you go and get a drink?
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That's a great idea.
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What on earth
do you think you're playing at?
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- Yen, do you know what's better than sex?
- What?
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Getting a rise
out of the Savior of Sodden.
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- ♪ All is not ♪
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♪ As it seems ♪
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♪ Fair maid by day ♪
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♪ Her lips are sweet ♪
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♪ Her words a gentle trill ♪
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♪ A beast by night ♪
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- ♪ My love takes flight... ♪
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♪ Her fangs sharp for the kill ♪
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- ♪ I kiss my dear and thrill with fear... ♪
- Philippa, what a surprise.
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♪ She haunts my waking dreams... ♪
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- Catch any mice tonight?
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- ♪ Her whisper dancing in my ear... ♪
- Vilgefortz. Tissaia.
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- ♪ All is not as it seems... ♪
- There you are. Thank goodness.
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- I wouldn't miss it.
- Welcome back.
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Remember, you need to build bridges
with Artorius as well, not just Stregobor.
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Whilst we're doing pastoral analogies,
are you mending any fences?
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...just like the rest
of this den of snobs and liars.
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Here's hoping you convinced her to behave.
There's no room for error tonight.
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- Tissaia...
- What?
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Trust in what you see. Hmm?
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Give Yen at least a couple of hours
to piss everyone off.
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Excuse me.
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- Dijkstra--
- Step aside, mage.
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- Must be a reason for it.
- Ahem...
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You know, Philippa, I should scold you
for monopolizing the witcher's time.
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Geralt of Rivia, it is good
to have another non-magical brother here,
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and a... well, fellow commoner, if you will.
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- ♪ All is not... ♪
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Philippa, I need to speak
to the witcher alone.
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Man to man.
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Hmm.
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"Man to man." Typical Dijkstra.
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You know those two
are going to be a problem tomorrow.
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Of course. Only a fool would trust
a spymaster and his mage.
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- Always more trouble than they're worth.
- And they're clearly up to something.
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As is to be expected, but one would hope
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they'd at least provide enough gossip
to earn their invitation.
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Hmm?
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I love watching you think.
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But I had so much more to say.
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- We'll go back to it in a moment.
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♪ All is not ♪
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♪ As it seems ♪
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...not just across the Continent,
but here in Aretuza.
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This conclave may gather the mages,
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but it can't change the inevitable.
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One would be wise to abandon neutrality
and choose a side.
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Redania is your only hope
of keeping the Lion Cub safe.
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Speak in simple terms, Dijkstra.
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Don't forget you're talking to a commoner.
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Hmm.
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Speaking plainly,
give us the girl before it's too late.
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No. Excuse me.
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- ♪ All is not as it seems... ♪
- Fucking prick.
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- ♪ All is not ♪
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♪ As it seems... ♪
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Thank you for coming tonight.
It means everything to us.
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Gods, I'm happy to see you.
I, uh, need a word.
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Tissaia mentioned
they were together as young mages.
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First love.
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Never goes away, does it?
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If you don't mind...
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No, not at all.
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Best of luck tomorrow
at the conclave, witcher.
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- Where have you been?
- What did Istredd say?
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- We don't have time for that.
- The Melange is about to begin!
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Come on, girl. Yes, yes, yes.
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- Yes!
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- Come on. Artaud!
- Keira.
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Yennefer.
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Would you care...
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- Yes.
- Would you, my fair lady?
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What's the Melange?
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It's a dance.
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It's not optional.
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Geralt.
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Are you enjoying your evening?
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Good.
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Oh, witcher!
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I've been waiting
to get my hands on you all evening.
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I studied as a contortionist, you know?
I'm quite bendy.
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I hope we can count on
your support tomorrow, Artorius.
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You might, Yennefer.
Although I've not forgotten your past.
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Nor the kings who are still waiting
on a particular princess.
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Of course,
but my priorities have changed.
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I'm here to help.
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We'll see. I've found trying to predict
the actions of Yennefer of Vengerberg
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as hopeless
as seeking a black cat in a coal cellar.
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They are worrisome.
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- Have you tried the wine yet?
- I'm not thirsty.
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Aww.
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Geralt.
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Istredd.
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Well, well, well.
If it isn't the neck-breaking chaperone.
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- I know. I owe you an apology.
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- Perhaps a drink later?
- I can't.
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I plan on getting pregnant tonight.
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Exciting times ahead, don't you think?
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It's good to see you, Triss.
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You too.
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How is Ciri?
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She's safe. For now.
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Well played!
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Thank you.
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- That was marvelous.
- Thank you.
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00:14:08,083 --> 00:14:09,166
Geralt.
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- I've never seen...
- Wonderful!
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00:14:11,500 --> 00:14:13,250
- Exciting!
- Yes, well...
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Artaud, have you sampled
the wine this evening?
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00:14:16,083 --> 00:14:19,000
- Ah, you know me too well.
- I think you're ready for another.
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00:14:19,000 --> 00:14:22,166
You've been trying to win Yen
back all evening. Do you deny it?
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00:14:22,166 --> 00:14:24,083
Why the fuck would I deny it?
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00:14:24,583 --> 00:14:26,458
- She knows I'm the better man!
- Ooh!
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00:14:26,458 --> 00:14:27,833
Then prove it.
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00:14:34,708 --> 00:14:36,000
Unbelievable.
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Coward.
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- Whew!
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00:15:03,083 --> 00:15:05,750
- Finally, some entertainment.
- The witcher is...
196
00:15:05,750 --> 00:15:08,500
I promised Yen
I wouldn't make a mess of this evening.
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Make a mess of him!
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00:15:09,833 --> 00:15:11,583
- So I won't.
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00:15:13,166 --> 00:15:14,041
Truce?
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00:15:14,625 --> 00:15:15,541
Oh shit!
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00:15:16,208 --> 00:15:19,500
- Who gave him champagne?
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00:15:19,500 --> 00:15:21,416
- Look at you!
203
00:15:23,083 --> 00:15:25,166
Artaud's wasted again!
204
00:15:30,708 --> 00:15:33,416
A fight was quite the creative choice.
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00:15:33,416 --> 00:15:35,666
- Just admit that you loved it.
206
00:15:36,333 --> 00:15:40,041
As duels in my honor go, this one
certainly broke into the top three.
207
00:15:40,041 --> 00:15:41,541
Oh, well, it was an honor
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00:15:41,541 --> 00:15:44,666
to fight for the capricious heart
of Yennefer of Vengerberg.
209
00:15:45,875 --> 00:15:49,000
And I hope to fight
many more battles with you, my dear.
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With me, or against me?
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00:15:53,416 --> 00:15:54,583
Depends on the evening.
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00:15:58,041 --> 00:15:59,750
I shouldn't like to lose you, Yen.
213
00:16:02,541 --> 00:16:03,875
But you have me.
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00:16:06,291 --> 00:16:07,375
Tonight will end.
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00:16:12,041 --> 00:16:13,208
Everything ends.
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00:16:13,208 --> 00:16:16,833
And now, to bring
this wonderful evening to a close,
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00:16:16,833 --> 00:16:18,583
a toast!
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00:16:22,166 --> 00:16:25,500
To peace amongst mages of the North!
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00:16:26,333 --> 00:16:29,000
To peace!
220
00:16:31,375 --> 00:16:33,791
There is much work to be done tomorrow.
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00:16:33,791 --> 00:16:37,791
But Tissaia and I are optimistic
about the future of this Continent,
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based on what we've seen here tonight.
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To peace!
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To peace!
225
00:16:46,708 --> 00:16:50,708
And we have Yennefer of Vengerberg
to thank.
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Yennefer!
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Whoo! Brilliant.
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00:17:00,833 --> 00:17:01,833
To us.
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00:17:04,166 --> 00:17:06,416
And a nearly perfect evening.
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- ...everyone.
- That was good.
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00:17:08,875 --> 00:17:10,125
So.
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Now what?
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00:17:11,125 --> 00:17:12,291
Hmm.
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00:17:12,791 --> 00:17:16,375
- What a night indeed.
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00:17:17,125 --> 00:17:19,000
I can't believe they bought it.
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00:17:19,500 --> 00:17:21,833
I thought our performance
was quite convincing.
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00:17:21,833 --> 00:17:26,041
And a good thing, too. Philippa was
watching the whole ballroom like a hawk.
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00:17:26,541 --> 00:17:28,125
She comes by it naturally.
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00:17:28,125 --> 00:17:32,625
We weren't the only ones plotting tonight.
I could tell from the moment we entered.
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00:17:33,208 --> 00:17:34,208
Hmm.
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00:17:37,208 --> 00:17:38,833
Lilac and gooseberries.
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00:17:38,833 --> 00:17:40,500
Now, that I can tolerate.
243
00:17:41,666 --> 00:17:42,958
Are you sure about this?
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Are you?
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00:17:51,916 --> 00:17:53,583
...finding spell.
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00:17:53,583 --> 00:17:55,083
- Just a courtesy.
- Hmm...
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Oh yes, here they are.
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00:18:01,208 --> 00:18:04,166
I don't know which I'd like more,
to tear this costume off
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00:18:04,166 --> 00:18:07,000
or run Stregobor through
with the nearest ice sculpture.
250
00:18:07,000 --> 00:18:10,041
I know, and I hate the fucker
just as much as you do.
251
00:18:10,041 --> 00:18:11,958
But here,
we need to do things differently.
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00:18:11,958 --> 00:18:13,916
The nearest serving fork, then.
253
00:18:14,625 --> 00:18:18,541
Or... rather than murder
an esteemed member of the Brotherhood
254
00:18:18,541 --> 00:18:20,125
in front of the entire North,
255
00:18:21,416 --> 00:18:22,333
we wait.
256
00:18:22,958 --> 00:18:24,833
- We seek out proof tonight.
257
00:18:24,833 --> 00:18:27,541
We expose Stregobor
at the conclave tomorrow.
258
00:18:28,750 --> 00:18:29,958
He'll be put on trial.
259
00:18:30,541 --> 00:18:33,041
Until then, we have to play nicely
260
00:18:33,041 --> 00:18:35,833
if you-know-who's going to have
any kind of a future here.
261
00:18:36,458 --> 00:18:38,458
I saw what he did to those girls, Yen.
262
00:18:39,208 --> 00:18:41,666
I won't be leaving
until I know she's safe here.
263
00:18:42,541 --> 00:18:44,333
I hear you. But, Geralt...
264
00:18:45,791 --> 00:18:46,750
trust me.
265
00:18:48,083 --> 00:18:50,375
- Mmm.
266
00:19:06,666 --> 00:19:07,916
The witcher!
267
00:19:10,333 --> 00:19:12,041
Is there always this much staring?
268
00:19:12,750 --> 00:19:15,125
No. It's all for us.
269
00:19:15,791 --> 00:19:17,916
Get used to it.
They'll be watching us all night.
270
00:19:18,833 --> 00:19:20,166
Hmm. Good.
271
00:19:23,291 --> 00:19:24,583
♪ All is not ♪
272
00:19:25,291 --> 00:19:26,750
♪ As it seems ♪
273
00:19:27,500 --> 00:19:29,583
♪ Fair maid by day ♪
274
00:19:29,583 --> 00:19:31,375
- ♪ Her lips are sweet... ♪
- Louder!
275
00:19:31,375 --> 00:19:34,791
♪ Her words a gentle trill ♪
276
00:19:35,291 --> 00:19:37,083
♪ A beast by night ♪
277
00:19:37,083 --> 00:19:39,125
♪ My love takes flight ♪
278
00:19:39,125 --> 00:19:42,708
♪ Her fangs sharp for the kill ♪
279
00:19:42,708 --> 00:19:47,000
- ♪ I kiss my dear and thrill with fear... ♪
- Philippa, what a surprise.
280
00:19:47,000 --> 00:19:49,375
♪ She haunts my waking dreams... ♪
281
00:19:49,375 --> 00:19:51,583
- Catch any mice tonight?
282
00:19:52,333 --> 00:19:56,750
You know quite well
I make my killing catching secrets.
283
00:19:56,750 --> 00:19:58,458
- So Jaskier told me.
- ♪ All is not ♪
284
00:19:58,458 --> 00:20:00,625
- Nice try there, by the way.
- ♪ As it seems... ♪
285
00:20:00,625 --> 00:20:04,291
- You should know I'm not so easy to fool.
- Oh, of course.
286
00:20:05,958 --> 00:20:09,833
By the way, Marti Sodergren put
an aphrodisiac in that wine hours ago.
287
00:20:09,833 --> 00:20:13,458
- ♪ A flower's sweetest bud... ♪
288
00:20:13,458 --> 00:20:15,125
- ♪ The lady's love... ♪
- Some caviar?
289
00:20:15,125 --> 00:20:18,041
Not to mention
the caviar on that plate is an illusion.
290
00:20:19,333 --> 00:20:22,291
Just like the rest
of this den of snobs and liars.
291
00:20:22,291 --> 00:20:24,416
Den of nymphomaniacs is more like it.
292
00:20:25,000 --> 00:20:28,708
I suffered quite the greeting
from Sabrina Glevissig earlier.
293
00:20:28,708 --> 00:20:30,083
Hmm.
294
00:20:30,833 --> 00:20:33,833
What Sabrina showed you was child's play.
295
00:20:34,458 --> 00:20:35,333
Come.
296
00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:39,000
Would you like the experience
of one orgasm or more?
297
00:20:40,125 --> 00:20:41,125
♪ All is not ♪
298
00:20:42,041 --> 00:20:43,416
- ♪ As it seems... ♪
- Oh.
299
00:20:45,291 --> 00:20:47,916
- You're keeping an eye on the witcher.
- Mm-hmm.
300
00:20:47,916 --> 00:20:50,791
You know, I was... sorry
301
00:20:51,291 --> 00:20:53,875
to hear of Codringher
and Fenn's fiery demise.
302
00:20:56,541 --> 00:20:57,458
Oh.
303
00:20:57,458 --> 00:21:00,583
I am surprised you haven't heard,
304
00:21:01,166 --> 00:21:04,125
since you've been
tracking the mage so diligently.
305
00:21:04,625 --> 00:21:05,875
You must mean Rience.
306
00:21:05,875 --> 00:21:08,375
- Wonderful!
- Do you think his master's here?
307
00:21:10,083 --> 00:21:11,583
Good attempt, Geralt.
308
00:21:12,416 --> 00:21:14,625
But I'm not as loose-lipped as some.
309
00:21:14,625 --> 00:21:16,416
- ♪ All is not... ♪
- And yet you're here.
310
00:21:16,416 --> 00:21:18,833
- ♪ As it seems... ♪
- There must be a reason for it.
311
00:21:18,833 --> 00:21:20,875
- ♪ All is not... ♪
- I could say the same for you.
312
00:21:20,875 --> 00:21:22,375
- ♪ As it seems... ♪
- Ahem.
313
00:21:23,666 --> 00:21:28,416
You know, Philippa, I should scold you
for monopolizing the witcher's time.
314
00:21:28,416 --> 00:21:33,208
Geralt of Rivia, it is good
to have another non-magical brother here.
315
00:21:33,208 --> 00:21:35,916
- There's no room for error tonight.
- Tissaia...
316
00:21:37,708 --> 00:21:38,916
♪ All is not... ♪
317
00:21:39,583 --> 00:21:41,541
- Trust in what you see.
318
00:21:41,541 --> 00:21:43,958
Give Yen at least a couple of hours
to piss everyone off.
319
00:21:43,958 --> 00:21:46,125
- No promises.
320
00:21:48,416 --> 00:21:49,666
Speak of the devil.
321
00:21:50,625 --> 00:21:51,750
And she will appear.
322
00:21:55,833 --> 00:21:56,666
Philippa.
323
00:21:57,625 --> 00:21:58,458
Tissaia.
324
00:21:59,541 --> 00:22:00,375
Vilgefortz.
325
00:22:02,583 --> 00:22:04,458
And Yennefer of Vengerberg.
326
00:22:05,333 --> 00:22:07,291
What a pleasure to see you again.
327
00:22:07,916 --> 00:22:10,291
Care for a stroll? Alone.
328
00:22:12,791 --> 00:22:15,458
This conclave may
bring the mages together,
329
00:22:15,458 --> 00:22:17,333
but it can't change the inevitable.
330
00:22:17,333 --> 00:22:18,625
War is brewing.
331
00:22:18,625 --> 00:22:21,666
Not just across the Continent,
but here in Aretuza.
332
00:22:22,916 --> 00:22:26,333
There are traitors who will soon
turn their loyalty to Nilfgaard
333
00:22:26,333 --> 00:22:27,750
and not the North.
334
00:22:27,750 --> 00:22:30,958
One would be wise
to abandon neutrality and choose a side
335
00:22:30,958 --> 00:22:33,166
or risk losing everything.
336
00:22:33,166 --> 00:22:36,833
Redania is your only hope
of keeping the Lion Cub safe.
337
00:22:37,833 --> 00:22:42,166
Speak in simple terms, Dijkstra.
Remember you're talking to a commoner.
338
00:22:42,166 --> 00:22:46,291
Hmm. Speaking plainly,
give us the girl before it's too late.
339
00:22:46,291 --> 00:22:48,166
No. Excuse me.
340
00:22:49,333 --> 00:22:51,083
Fucking prick.
341
00:22:51,083 --> 00:22:52,416
You're staff.
342
00:22:52,416 --> 00:22:54,750
- And you will conduct yourself as--
- ♪ All is not ♪
343
00:22:54,750 --> 00:22:56,291
♪ As it seems ♪
344
00:22:56,833 --> 00:22:58,166
- ♪ All is not... ♪
- Butcher.
345
00:22:58,708 --> 00:22:59,958
♪ As it seems ♪
346
00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:04,125
I wondered whether I'd see you again.
347
00:23:04,833 --> 00:23:07,375
I wondered if I'd see your head on a pike.
348
00:23:07,875 --> 00:23:09,291
I'm hurt, Geralt.
349
00:23:09,875 --> 00:23:13,500
After all, it wasn't me
who plunged my dagger into poor Renfri.
350
00:23:14,500 --> 00:23:16,750
I'll make you pay
for everything you've done.
351
00:23:17,625 --> 00:23:19,583
I'm saving the Continent.
352
00:23:20,416 --> 00:23:24,833
Rooting out the deadly creatures
that threaten us all, not unlike you.
353
00:23:26,666 --> 00:23:27,750
I am nothing
354
00:23:28,666 --> 00:23:29,708
like you.
355
00:23:30,750 --> 00:23:32,375
Then show me, witcher.
356
00:23:34,041 --> 00:23:36,833
I want to see just how different we are.
357
00:23:37,833 --> 00:23:38,875
Hmm.
358
00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,250
♪ All is not ♪
359
00:23:49,875 --> 00:23:51,375
♪ As it seems... ♪
360
00:23:51,875 --> 00:23:54,375
Thank you for coming tonight.
It means everything.
361
00:23:54,375 --> 00:23:56,708
- My favorite song!
362
00:23:57,791 --> 00:24:00,250
Gods, I'm happy to see you.
I need a word.
363
00:24:00,250 --> 00:24:03,250
- What's going on?
- There's an artifact.
364
00:24:03,250 --> 00:24:06,083
The Book of Monoliths, ancient Elven text.
365
00:24:06,875 --> 00:24:08,083
Never heard of it.
366
00:24:08,083 --> 00:24:10,333
Not surprising.
They didn't teach it at Aretuza.
367
00:24:10,333 --> 00:24:13,750
But it gives the holder the ability
to travel through time and space.
368
00:24:13,750 --> 00:24:16,625
- How is that possible?
- I don't know. It should be impossible.
369
00:24:16,625 --> 00:24:20,833
But Triss and I traced the book here
and... Stregobor has it.
370
00:24:21,458 --> 00:24:23,125
And we know where he's hiding it.
371
00:24:23,625 --> 00:24:26,500
I told Istredd
about you being attacked in the illusion.
372
00:24:27,291 --> 00:24:30,583
This is our chance, Yen.
We can get him for everything he's done.
373
00:24:30,583 --> 00:24:32,875
Someone needs to get
to his office, undetected...
374
00:24:32,875 --> 00:24:33,833
If you don't mind...
375
00:24:33,833 --> 00:24:36,291
- ...get the book before he uses it.
- Not at all.
376
00:24:36,291 --> 00:24:38,250
Best of luck tomorrow
at the conclave.
377
00:24:41,541 --> 00:24:43,375
It's my very favorite song.
378
00:24:45,333 --> 00:24:47,208
- Where have you been?
- What did Istredd say?
379
00:24:47,208 --> 00:24:49,625
- We don't have time for that.
380
00:24:49,625 --> 00:24:51,500
Look, forget about what I said before.
381
00:24:51,500 --> 00:24:54,125
Stregobor has stolen
a very dangerous book,
382
00:24:54,125 --> 00:24:55,666
and he has plans for it.
383
00:24:55,666 --> 00:24:56,750
And for Ciri.
384
00:24:56,750 --> 00:25:00,125
The Melange is about to begin!
385
00:25:00,833 --> 00:25:03,500
We need to figure it out
and nail him tonight.
386
00:25:06,458 --> 00:25:08,208
What's the Melange?
387
00:25:08,208 --> 00:25:09,125
It's a dance.
388
00:25:09,708 --> 00:25:10,833
It's not optional.
389
00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:14,000
- Would you care to...
- Yes, of course!
390
00:25:17,291 --> 00:25:18,375
Even for me?
391
00:25:19,416 --> 00:25:20,375
Especially for you.
392
00:25:26,250 --> 00:25:27,125
Geralt.
393
00:25:45,875 --> 00:25:46,875
How is Ciri?
394
00:25:46,875 --> 00:25:48,958
She's safe. For now.
395
00:25:49,583 --> 00:25:51,666
What if someone could take away
what makes her special?
396
00:25:52,750 --> 00:25:56,041
Her powers are innate.
You know that better than most.
397
00:25:56,041 --> 00:25:58,583
What if she could have a chance
for a normal life?
398
00:25:58,583 --> 00:26:01,250
I don't know
what Ciri would consider normal.
399
00:26:02,166 --> 00:26:04,125
I just need her to survive this.
400
00:26:11,833 --> 00:26:13,958
We need to immobilize Stregobor.
401
00:26:16,791 --> 00:26:19,291
I'll create a distraction
so you can slip away.
402
00:26:31,666 --> 00:26:33,750
The signal will be "truce."
403
00:26:37,791 --> 00:26:40,083
- I'll pass that on to Artaud.
404
00:26:41,250 --> 00:26:43,708
We can do this. Good luck.
405
00:26:49,958 --> 00:26:50,833
What?
406
00:26:56,250 --> 00:26:59,333
Geralt, I wanted to apologize.
Yen and I had important matters--
407
00:26:59,333 --> 00:27:00,750
- Follow my lead.
- Wh--
408
00:27:03,416 --> 00:27:06,625
You've been trying to win Yen back
all evening. Do you deny it?
409
00:27:08,083 --> 00:27:09,875
Why the fuck would I deny it?
410
00:27:10,833 --> 00:27:12,416
She knows I'm the better man!
411
00:27:13,458 --> 00:27:14,291
Prove it.
412
00:27:15,041 --> 00:27:15,875
Unbelievable.
413
00:28:06,041 --> 00:28:08,041
Oh... gods!
414
00:28:11,541 --> 00:28:13,500
{\an8}- Now punch me.
- Oh, for--
415
00:28:19,750 --> 00:28:21,000
Whew!
416
00:28:21,000 --> 00:28:22,458
Give him another.
417
00:28:23,625 --> 00:28:25,208
- Go on.
418
00:28:26,375 --> 00:28:27,291
Truce?
419
00:28:27,875 --> 00:28:30,125
- Oh shit!
420
00:28:34,666 --> 00:28:36,916
Artaud's wasted again!
421
00:28:49,000 --> 00:28:51,416
I'll take that, half-breed!
422
00:28:59,833 --> 00:29:01,666
You don't belong here!
423
00:29:01,666 --> 00:29:03,458
- Hate to interrupt.
424
00:29:04,458 --> 00:29:06,208
Stregobor, you piece of shit.
425
00:29:06,791 --> 00:29:09,458
You never gave a damn
about unity, did you?
426
00:29:09,458 --> 00:29:13,125
Mere smoke and mirrors
to hide what you'd returned to do.
427
00:29:13,125 --> 00:29:14,833
Raze Aretuza to the ground.
428
00:29:16,125 --> 00:29:18,166
Your kind never changes.
429
00:29:18,166 --> 00:29:20,791
And yet, our feckless leaders
forgive and forgive.
430
00:29:20,791 --> 00:29:23,375
Well, mercy isn't my cup of tea.
431
00:29:23,375 --> 00:29:24,708
Nor mine.
432
00:29:26,041 --> 00:29:27,625
You've been hard at work, haven't you?
433
00:29:27,625 --> 00:29:30,750
Corrupting portals, kidnapping novices.
434
00:29:30,750 --> 00:29:32,875
Torturing those young women
to get to Ciri.
435
00:29:32,875 --> 00:29:35,208
This doesn't concern you, witcher.
436
00:29:35,208 --> 00:29:38,208
And I don't care two rat tails
about that Cintran brat.
437
00:29:38,208 --> 00:29:40,958
With any luck,
she lies dead in a ditch by now.
438
00:29:40,958 --> 00:29:43,875
That Cintran brat has more power
than you could dream of.
439
00:29:44,500 --> 00:29:48,666
Or you could dream of. You have no idea
what you're dealing with here.
440
00:29:49,250 --> 00:29:51,833
The only threat you pose
is in your dirty blood.
441
00:29:51,833 --> 00:29:55,291
You're a monster who will soon
meet her reckoning. But the girl...
442
00:29:56,833 --> 00:30:00,791
The girl will most likely leave this world
443
00:30:00,791 --> 00:30:03,333
by your own mutant hands, Butcher.
444
00:30:03,333 --> 00:30:05,916
- I'll kill you myself.
- Stop!
445
00:30:07,958 --> 00:30:10,666
We came as soon as
we realized you were both gone.
446
00:30:12,041 --> 00:30:16,500
- Now would be the time to explain.
- Yes. Please, do.
447
00:30:17,000 --> 00:30:21,250
Stregobor has been keeping
a list of elven students
448
00:30:21,250 --> 00:30:22,833
and their belongings.
449
00:30:22,833 --> 00:30:25,916
The ones who went missing
this month. Nissa.
450
00:30:27,208 --> 00:30:28,583
- Elisabet.
- Teryn.
451
00:30:29,166 --> 00:30:31,583
He's been conducting experiments.
452
00:30:31,583 --> 00:30:33,166
Practicing mind control.
453
00:30:33,166 --> 00:30:35,333
What? That's absurd!
454
00:30:35,333 --> 00:30:37,875
He tried to kill me
using a botched portal.
455
00:30:40,833 --> 00:30:43,083
Are you really gonna believe
a word she says?
456
00:30:43,083 --> 00:30:46,583
And we believe his ultimate aim
is set on Cirilla of Cintra.
457
00:30:48,291 --> 00:30:50,958
- You have proof of this?
- We do.
458
00:30:55,583 --> 00:30:57,500
What are you expecting
to find there?
459
00:31:12,208 --> 00:31:14,666
The Book of Monoliths.
An ancient elven tome.
460
00:31:14,666 --> 00:31:15,583
But--
461
00:31:15,583 --> 00:31:17,916
Rumored to contain knowledge
since before the Conjunction.
462
00:31:17,916 --> 00:31:18,875
But--
463
00:31:18,875 --> 00:31:21,791
This holds the key to how
the human sphere collided with the elves'.
464
00:31:21,791 --> 00:31:24,833
More importantly,
how humans could get rid of elves again.
465
00:31:25,458 --> 00:31:27,250
And you stole it. Didn't you?
466
00:31:27,833 --> 00:31:30,916
Do I want to rid these halls
of you and your ilk? Yes.
467
00:31:30,916 --> 00:31:33,375
- But speculating that I--
- But nothing.
468
00:31:34,250 --> 00:31:36,416
These are serious allegations.
469
00:31:38,208 --> 00:31:40,708
I propose Stregobor is held
until the conclave concludes
470
00:31:40,708 --> 00:31:42,750
and we can have a full trial.
471
00:31:42,750 --> 00:31:45,833
- I concur.
- Yes, of course you do.
472
00:31:45,833 --> 00:31:47,000
Artorius?
473
00:31:51,666 --> 00:31:55,250
You've turned against our own
in a time of unity, Stregobor.
474
00:31:56,166 --> 00:31:57,500
I cannot stand by you today.
475
00:31:58,208 --> 00:32:01,041
Get off me! You're deranged!
476
00:32:01,666 --> 00:32:02,666
All of you!
477
00:32:03,166 --> 00:32:05,125
A pack of lies!
478
00:32:05,125 --> 00:32:07,083
I'll hide this for safekeeping.
479
00:32:08,083 --> 00:32:10,708
Make sure it doesn't
fall into the wrong hands again.
480
00:32:17,708 --> 00:32:19,333
You've saved the night.
481
00:32:21,041 --> 00:32:22,041
And you too.
482
00:32:23,208 --> 00:32:25,041
Let's go and enjoy our party.
483
00:32:34,708 --> 00:32:36,166
She'll be missing this.
484
00:32:40,166 --> 00:32:41,208
I need a drink.
485
00:32:42,791 --> 00:32:44,125
Or twelve.
486
00:32:46,375 --> 00:32:47,250
A toast!
487
00:32:48,291 --> 00:32:51,541
To peace amongst mages of the North!
488
00:32:51,541 --> 00:32:54,291
To peace!
489
00:32:54,291 --> 00:32:55,250
Hmm.
490
00:32:55,250 --> 00:32:57,666
There is much work to be done tomorrow,
491
00:32:58,250 --> 00:33:01,541
but Tissaia and I are optimistic
about the future of the Continent,
492
00:33:01,541 --> 00:33:03,916
based on what we've seen here tonight.
493
00:33:04,833 --> 00:33:05,791
To peace!
494
00:33:05,791 --> 00:33:08,041
To peace!
495
00:33:11,000 --> 00:33:14,000
And we have Yennefer of Vengerberg
to thank!
496
00:33:14,666 --> 00:33:16,750
- To Yen!
497
00:33:17,958 --> 00:33:19,666
- Mmm.
- Mm-hmm.
498
00:33:26,958 --> 00:33:27,875
To us.
499
00:33:29,166 --> 00:33:31,458
And a nearly perfect evening.
500
00:33:35,083 --> 00:33:36,166
I love you.
501
00:33:41,250 --> 00:33:43,250
That's the first time
you've ever said that.
502
00:33:45,541 --> 00:33:46,500
It can't be.
503
00:33:47,250 --> 00:33:48,500
You used to think it.
504
00:33:49,791 --> 00:33:51,500
But tonight, you actually said it.
505
00:33:56,333 --> 00:33:57,666
You can kiss me now.
506
00:33:59,666 --> 00:34:01,000
In front of everyone.
507
00:34:15,250 --> 00:34:17,458
It's our first
night out together.
508
00:34:18,166 --> 00:34:20,875
And all I can think about
is getting you alone.
509
00:34:30,041 --> 00:34:31,833
This I can also tolerate.
510
00:34:33,416 --> 00:34:36,041
It took far too long
to get you back in a bathtub.
511
00:34:40,375 --> 00:34:42,041
Did we actually pull it off?
512
00:34:42,041 --> 00:34:44,083
Hmm... It's hard to say.
513
00:34:46,500 --> 00:34:49,833
- Can't get Philippa out my head.
- How do you mean?
514
00:34:51,416 --> 00:34:53,416
When I visited her in Redania,
515
00:34:53,916 --> 00:34:55,750
she said I was one of them.
516
00:34:55,750 --> 00:34:58,666
But tonight,
it's like she wanted me on her side.
517
00:34:59,958 --> 00:35:02,250
- Her side of what?
- She didn't say.
518
00:35:05,125 --> 00:35:06,333
Tell me everything.
519
00:35:06,333 --> 00:35:09,000
Care for a stroll? Alone.
520
00:35:09,000 --> 00:35:12,250
♪ Her whisper dancing in my ear ♪
521
00:35:12,250 --> 00:35:14,666
- ♪ All is not as it seems... ♪
- Art!
522
00:35:14,666 --> 00:35:16,041
- Tissaia.
- Margarita.
523
00:35:16,041 --> 00:35:17,916
- ♪ All is not... ♪
- Might make a beautiful...
524
00:35:17,916 --> 00:35:19,083
♪ As it seems... ♪
525
00:35:19,666 --> 00:35:23,083
I just live
for nights like this, don't you?
526
00:35:25,708 --> 00:35:28,500
If this is about Ciri,
you're not getting your hands on her.
527
00:35:28,500 --> 00:35:30,333
- Hmm!
- ♪ A flower's sweetest bud... ♪
528
00:35:30,333 --> 00:35:32,125
All in due time, Yen.
529
00:35:33,291 --> 00:35:36,583
But that is not why I pulled you away.
530
00:35:39,916 --> 00:35:41,833
Hmm. Poor thing.
531
00:35:42,541 --> 00:35:43,916
Lydia van Bredevoort?
532
00:35:43,916 --> 00:35:45,041
Mmm.
533
00:35:45,708 --> 00:35:47,875
Heartsick, I've recently learned.
534
00:35:48,750 --> 00:35:50,208
She'd follow her lover anywhere,
535
00:35:50,208 --> 00:35:52,791
even blindly towards death,
if he asked it of her.
536
00:35:54,791 --> 00:35:56,666
I wondered if you knew the truth.
537
00:35:58,791 --> 00:36:00,666
What happened between Tissaia and I.
538
00:36:02,208 --> 00:36:06,125
Tissaia told me the friendship went cold.
She never shared the details.
539
00:36:07,291 --> 00:36:08,333
Oh.
540
00:36:08,333 --> 00:36:11,583
- Her loyalty is hard earned.
- ♪ All is not... ♪
541
00:36:11,583 --> 00:36:13,958
- And hard lost.
- ♪ As it seems ♪
542
00:36:13,958 --> 00:36:16,666
We only grew closer as the years went by.
543
00:36:16,666 --> 00:36:19,541
Until the days
leading up to the First Northern War.
544
00:36:19,541 --> 00:36:20,500
Sodden?
545
00:36:21,958 --> 00:36:24,875
I tried to convince Tissaia not to go.
546
00:36:26,041 --> 00:36:28,000
Not to ally with Vilgefortz.
547
00:36:28,583 --> 00:36:32,166
To let the Continent fight their own
impossible battle. But she refused.
548
00:36:32,166 --> 00:36:34,291
- And we won.
- But at what cost?
549
00:36:35,958 --> 00:36:39,333
They held on by a thread
until you tapped into fire magic.
550
00:36:40,416 --> 00:36:43,416
Too many mages were lost
by the time you began.
551
00:36:44,416 --> 00:36:46,125
And you lost too, didn't you?
552
00:36:46,125 --> 00:36:49,833
Tissaia wasn't just following Vilgefortz.
553
00:36:49,833 --> 00:36:51,791
She was fighting for the Brotherhood.
554
00:36:52,291 --> 00:36:54,333
The North, same as we're doing now.
555
00:36:54,333 --> 00:36:56,541
You're fighting on a sinking ship.
556
00:36:57,916 --> 00:37:01,208
The Brotherhood has no place
in the future of the Continent.
557
00:37:02,250 --> 00:37:03,666
Tissaia has good intentions,
558
00:37:03,666 --> 00:37:07,666
but her loyalty to this supposed home
will be her downfall.
559
00:37:08,458 --> 00:37:09,291
And mine too.
560
00:37:10,416 --> 00:37:14,541
Tell me, why did you come tonight,
if you're so certain Aretuza is doomed?
561
00:37:15,250 --> 00:37:19,250
Because you and I aren't like Tissaia.
562
00:37:20,916 --> 00:37:23,583
We break rules. We aren't afraid of power.
563
00:37:24,708 --> 00:37:26,208
There's still hope for you.
564
00:37:27,250 --> 00:37:29,458
Traitors are already working
with Nilfgaard.
565
00:37:29,458 --> 00:37:32,500
- As they always have been.
- Oh, see what you want to see.
566
00:37:33,666 --> 00:37:36,041
But if Tissaia and you stick to this plan,
567
00:37:36,541 --> 00:37:39,375
neither of you will be any better off
than poor Lydia.
568
00:37:40,166 --> 00:37:42,958
In love with a poison
that kills you slowly.
569
00:37:44,250 --> 00:37:45,500
Look, I hear you.
570
00:37:46,541 --> 00:37:47,500
I do.
571
00:37:47,500 --> 00:37:51,166
But Tissaia and I have weathered
our fair share of Brotherhood infighting.
572
00:37:52,750 --> 00:37:55,833
We will triumph tomorrow.
Just like we did at Sodden.
573
00:37:56,333 --> 00:37:59,666
And though I wish you'd have joined us
on the battlefield that day,
574
00:38:01,041 --> 00:38:02,791
we will fight without you again.
575
00:38:04,625 --> 00:38:07,875
When tomorrow's meetings unite the North,
I truly hope you can see
576
00:38:07,875 --> 00:38:10,416
that there are still
some things worth protecting.
577
00:38:13,041 --> 00:38:14,500
Thank you for coming tonight.
578
00:38:16,041 --> 00:38:17,125
It means everything.
579
00:38:21,083 --> 00:38:23,750
Tonight means everything to us as well.
580
00:38:27,250 --> 00:38:29,666
Maybe she just wanted
to stir up drama.
581
00:38:30,333 --> 00:38:31,833
Wouldn't be her first offense.
582
00:38:32,458 --> 00:38:34,750
It would explain Dijkstra's warning.
583
00:38:34,750 --> 00:38:36,791
They clearly know something we do not.
584
00:38:38,458 --> 00:38:39,666
But why wouldn't she speak up?
585
00:38:40,416 --> 00:38:43,416
Nothing we accused Stregobor of
had anything to do with Nilfgaard.
586
00:38:43,416 --> 00:38:46,041
And why the interest
in a mage who doesn't speak?
587
00:38:46,041 --> 00:38:47,250
I don't know.
588
00:38:48,666 --> 00:38:50,291
Why doesn't Lydia speak?
589
00:38:50,875 --> 00:38:53,625
Her lower jaw is an illusion.
A masterful one.
590
00:38:54,375 --> 00:38:58,125
She was wounded, horribly,
and now she can no longer speak aloud,
591
00:38:58,833 --> 00:39:00,708
only communicate telepathically.
592
00:39:01,458 --> 00:39:02,916
"The woman with the funny voice."
593
00:39:03,625 --> 00:39:05,958
- Hmm?
- Something Teryn said.
594
00:39:05,958 --> 00:39:08,833
- Do you still have Tissaia's bracelet?
- Somewhere here.
595
00:39:13,500 --> 00:39:16,416
I passed Lydia
on the way to the Gallery of Glory.
596
00:39:17,291 --> 00:39:19,458
I think her earrings were made
of the same thing.
597
00:39:19,458 --> 00:39:21,125
What were you doing up there?
598
00:39:21,125 --> 00:39:23,458
I went up
after I nearly murdered Stregobor.
599
00:39:23,458 --> 00:39:25,583
- After what?
- Nearly.
600
00:39:27,958 --> 00:39:30,083
I left him so I could get some peace.
601
00:39:31,333 --> 00:39:32,458
♪ All is not ♪
602
00:39:33,166 --> 00:39:34,500
♪ As it seems ♪
603
00:39:35,083 --> 00:39:36,375
♪ All is not ♪
604
00:39:37,083 --> 00:39:38,333
♪ As it seems... ♪
605
00:39:39,791 --> 00:39:43,333
♪ Fair maiden, lips like ♪
606
00:39:43,333 --> 00:39:46,916
♪ A flower's sweetest bud... ♪
607
00:39:47,416 --> 00:39:48,583
The First Landing.
608
00:39:49,458 --> 00:39:51,791
When Jan Bekker
bent the Power to his will.
609
00:39:53,291 --> 00:39:57,416
He calmed the waves, proving magic
need not be evil or destructive.
610
00:39:57,416 --> 00:40:01,583
Bekker formed what would henceforth
be known as the Brotherhood that day.
611
00:40:02,750 --> 00:40:03,916
My favorite piece here.
612
00:40:05,000 --> 00:40:07,750
Outcasts, uniting under a common banner.
613
00:40:09,791 --> 00:40:10,875
An apt story.
614
00:40:12,291 --> 00:40:16,041
The only apt part is the pageant of events
I've witnessed this evening.
615
00:40:17,500 --> 00:40:20,125
It has indeed been worthy of a painting.
616
00:40:21,250 --> 00:40:22,416
It would be titled
617
00:40:23,375 --> 00:40:27,125
"Geralt Leaves the Isle of Thanedd,
Shaking with Laughter."
618
00:40:28,958 --> 00:40:34,083
Be that as it may, I'd hoped to find time
to speak with you this evening, Geralt.
619
00:40:34,875 --> 00:40:37,541
I'd wager we have more in common
than you realize.
620
00:40:38,666 --> 00:40:42,083
I doubt the parallels
between us are completely parallel.
621
00:40:42,083 --> 00:40:43,708
♪ As it seems... ♪
622
00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:47,541
We're both outcasts ourselves.
623
00:40:55,541 --> 00:41:00,000
Like you, I cannot define myself
as mere man, mage, or druid.
624
00:41:02,583 --> 00:41:04,000
More than anything,
625
00:41:04,583 --> 00:41:05,625
I was an orphan.
626
00:41:06,500 --> 00:41:08,500
Left to die in a gutter in Lan Exeter.
627
00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:14,250
I was bounced around this cruel world
by every monstrous creature imaginable.
628
00:41:15,000 --> 00:41:16,208
Men, most of all.
629
00:41:17,041 --> 00:41:18,541
Until I became cruel myself.
630
00:41:19,875 --> 00:41:22,291
And rather than remain an unwanted mutant,
631
00:41:23,375 --> 00:41:25,375
I chose to become a sorcerer.
632
00:41:26,208 --> 00:41:27,041
Out of spite.
633
00:41:28,041 --> 00:41:29,625
Be careful, Vilgefortz.
634
00:41:30,333 --> 00:41:33,375
Careful that the similarities
you're so desperately searching for
635
00:41:33,375 --> 00:41:34,791
don't lead you too far.
636
00:41:34,791 --> 00:41:39,208
Oh, not to worry, witcher.
We have but one likeness that remains.
637
00:41:39,208 --> 00:41:43,666
I left that headstrong young boy behind
the day I fell in love with Tissaia.
638
00:41:43,666 --> 00:41:47,375
That bond,
that sense of family, changed me.
639
00:41:47,375 --> 00:41:51,166
And I know the same has happened to you
with Yennefer of Vengerberg.
640
00:41:54,166 --> 00:41:56,708
You seem to know a great many things.
641
00:41:56,708 --> 00:41:59,833
Then tell me
when I reach a mistruth.
642
00:42:00,708 --> 00:42:05,166
The longer Yennefer stays at Aretuza,
the stronger the Brotherhood will be.
643
00:42:05,916 --> 00:42:09,416
The more likely we'll be able to hold off
the powers that threaten the Continent.
644
00:42:11,166 --> 00:42:15,041
Have you... ever been attracted
by the art of sorcery, Geralt?
645
00:42:15,916 --> 00:42:18,125
- Hmm.
- Have you considered joining her here?
646
00:42:19,291 --> 00:42:21,625
If you want to protect what you love,
647
00:42:22,208 --> 00:42:24,166
join our side in the battle to come.
648
00:42:27,375 --> 00:42:29,375
The child will not remain safe for long,
649
00:42:29,375 --> 00:42:33,500
and your... passivity will be no weapon
with which to save her.
650
00:42:34,708 --> 00:42:38,375
It is incredible how much
my neutrality outrages everyone.
651
00:42:40,083 --> 00:42:43,125
How it subjects me
to offers of pacts and agreements
652
00:42:43,125 --> 00:42:46,125
and lectures
of the necessity of making a choice
653
00:42:46,125 --> 00:42:47,916
and joining the right side.
654
00:42:49,750 --> 00:42:52,083
I am not your equal partner in this game.
655
00:42:52,083 --> 00:42:54,708
So, no, I shall continue on my path.
656
00:42:55,875 --> 00:42:57,583
I shall respond to events.
657
00:42:57,583 --> 00:42:59,916
I'll adapt with the world as it changes.
658
00:43:00,708 --> 00:43:04,375
I understand, witcher.
But adapting may not be enough.
659
00:43:05,458 --> 00:43:08,166
Just know there is only one way
you do not lose her.
660
00:43:10,625 --> 00:43:12,416
And if I refuse to join your side?
661
00:43:15,625 --> 00:43:17,916
No matter where you go, what you do,
662
00:43:18,750 --> 00:43:21,458
there will always be
enemies waiting for you.
663
00:43:28,291 --> 00:43:31,000
Tissaia mentioned
they were together as young mages.
664
00:43:33,083 --> 00:43:34,666
First love.
665
00:43:36,375 --> 00:43:37,791
Never goes away, does it?
666
00:43:43,000 --> 00:43:44,166
If you don't mind...
667
00:43:45,083 --> 00:43:46,208
No, not at all.
668
00:43:47,583 --> 00:43:50,708
Best of luck tomorrow
at the conclave, witcher.
669
00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:55,375
"The battle to come"?
670
00:43:56,375 --> 00:43:58,833
Vilgefortz encouraged this conclave
to ensure peace.
671
00:44:00,708 --> 00:44:02,375
Maybe he didn't think it was possible.
672
00:44:05,291 --> 00:44:06,458
Scarlet ammonite.
673
00:44:07,333 --> 00:44:09,333
Rumored to protect loved ones.
674
00:44:09,333 --> 00:44:10,916
Or valuable property.
675
00:44:10,916 --> 00:44:14,458
Scarlet ammonite is only found
in the mines in West Redania.
676
00:44:16,333 --> 00:44:18,625
That's where I found
those girls locked in that castle.
677
00:44:18,625 --> 00:44:21,333
Geralt, the painting. The First Landing.
678
00:44:21,333 --> 00:44:23,958
It's where that corrupt portal took me
when I was attacked.
679
00:44:23,958 --> 00:44:26,250
There was a black mountain
with water below.
680
00:44:26,250 --> 00:44:27,875
It's Vilgefortz' favorite painting.
681
00:44:27,875 --> 00:44:31,583
He gave Tissaia that bracelet.
And I bet he gave Lydia that jewelry too.
682
00:44:34,500 --> 00:44:35,666
She's in love with him.
683
00:44:36,375 --> 00:44:38,166
"A poison that kills you slowly."
684
00:44:39,541 --> 00:44:41,958
- Stregobor wasn't our man.
- Vilgefortz is.
685
00:44:45,708 --> 00:44:47,708
- What are you doing?
- Trying to locate Tissaia.
686
00:44:47,708 --> 00:44:50,541
- If she's in danger, I need to know.
- We don't have time.
687
00:44:50,541 --> 00:44:53,833
I'm not leaving her.
Make sure the path is clear.
688
00:45:15,208 --> 00:45:16,916
Secure the Great Hall!
689
00:45:17,958 --> 00:45:19,875
Go! Put a man there!
690
00:45:29,750 --> 00:45:31,625
Should have chosen a side, witcher.