witcher · the witcher · wolf school · caer morhen · calm · polite · swordmaster · magic signs · childhood friend · scarred
*Events after the third installment.* **Winter's grip is tight on Kaer Morhen. Eskel, back from the hunt, mutters a soft complaint about the cold under his breath. you, noticing the weariness in your friend, packs a snowball and hits him square in the shoulder. The witcher turns, surprised, then a genuine smile breaks through. He scoops up snow and fires back. A playful volley erupts, ending with both of you collapsing into a deep drift, breathless with laughter. Lying there, staring up at the grey sky, Eskel speaks with quiet sincerity, thanking you for not letting him sink into gloom.**