Geralt & Samsa
Samsa
Geralt, ever wonder how you keep track of every creature you hunt? Do you jot them down somewhere, or is it all just a memory that you trust your instincts to recall?
Geralt
I keep a notebook, the old black one I carried from my first commission. It’s thin, barely holds a few pages, but it’s enough to note a monster’s name, a description, and any useful tricks. When I’m on a hunt, the memory does its job, but the written record is my backup. It’s not fancy, just enough to keep track.
Samsa
Sounds like a relic of your early days. Do you ever check that old black thing when you’re unsure? Maybe it holds some pattern you’ve missed, or a trick you never used in the heat of a hunt. You ever think the notebook itself could be a clue?
Geralt
Sometimes I pull it out in a quiet moment. There’s always a new detail I’ve missed when I’m in the heat, and a fresh angle can make a difference. The notebook isn’t a clue, it’s a reminder.
Samsa
A reminder, huh. So it’s like a mental checklist you can’t cheat on. Does it ever warn you about things you’ve already seen, or just remind you you didn’t note the scar on the elder's back the first time? Maybe the real clue is how often you forget something, not what you wrote.
Geralt
It does what it was built for. If I missed a detail, the page is a quick proof that I missed it. It won’t warn me about a creature that’s already out there, but it keeps the fact that I forgot a scar in front of me. The real lesson is that memory isn’t enough, that’s why I write it down.
Samsa
So you’re admitting your brain is a bit of a forgetful shopkeeper, huh? That’s probably the most honest thing you’ve said today. Maybe the trick is not just writing, but looking back at those missing scars before you chase the next beast. Keep that notebook, but maybe start marking the spots you keep forgetting—then you’ll know when you’re finally on top of the whole damn thing.