thedemonofcat - Tumblr blog

[thedemonofcat]

[thedemonofcat]

Jaskier had always been a musical prodigy, able to master any instrument within an hour. As a child in Lettenhove, his parents often paraded him around to showcase his talents. Though Jaskier enjoyed performing, he resented his parents' attempts to leverage his talent for marriage prospects.

In Oxenfurt, Jaskier's teachers adored him. But he grew tired of playing the same old songs, craving creative freedom. Jaskier excelled in all subjects, not just music, and he disliked being exploited for others' gain.

Given these dynamics, many were surprised and disappointed when Jaskier became a wandering bard.

But Geralt was different. He had no agenda, allowing Jaskier to play as he pleased. This lack of pressure made Jaskier's music enjoyable again, and singing for Geralt became a pleasure.

[thedemonofcat]

Context : Every spring Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden stole snufkin's hat to decorate it with flowers :D

[thedemonofcat]

I couldnt decide which I liked more

[thedemonofcat]

just some father/daughter bonding

[thedemonofcat]

ah yes, the fav dynamic

[thedemonofcat]

moomin! 🍄🌱

[thedemonofcat]

Me when its the first day of spring me when its the first day of spring me when its spring me when spring me spring

[thedemonofcat]

blood as a fashion statement u either get it or u don’t

[thedemonofcat]

Obsessed with "Herr Mannelig" lately, so have a folklore-ish version of Moomin and Snufkin A wanderer and a mountain troll

[thedemonofcat]

time to say goodbye

[thedemonofcat]

🌱 Redrew one of my very old Moominvalley doodles,,,

[thedemonofcat]

[thedemonofcat]

Moomins and their Snufkins - part 2 [part 1]

[thedemonofcat]

Don’t get me wrong, I love all the ‘immortal Jaskier’ theories but honestly credit to Joey Batey because even thought Jaskier doesn’t appear to physically age, there’s so much about his behaviour in every scene that makes me feel how old he’s meant to be.

He’s energetic and naive and cocky when he first meets Geralt. All of that energy and curiosity is still with him at the betrothal feast but it’s more controlled, deliberate and self-aware in a way he wasn’t before. Then, when we see him just before Geralt finds the djinn, he’s not only more reserved (which, sure, he’s had his heart broken so that makes sense) but he’s also more mature in how he interacts with Geralt. His “talk to me” shows genuine concern and there’s nothing teasing about it. It’s only afterwards, once he knows what Geralt is doing and realises/decides the witcher is being ridiculous, that he returns to that sort of behaviour. And even after he’s been cursed and cured, his interactions with Yennefer and Geralt are still tempered by that maturity.

And then the dragon quest.

Yennefer’s comment about Jaskier’s “crow’s feet” might a be intended to convey his aging but the way Joey plays his reaction to the comment is far more effective. Think of the difference between “Yeah, well, you’re jokes are…old” and “You don’t want to keep a man with…bread in his pants waiting”. In both cases he’s trying to be witty in an attempt to break the tension. And while in the first instance Geralt hadn’t insulted him, the sense of discomfort is comparable. In response to Yennefer’s comment, a younger Jaskier would have been annoyed by his own inability to come up with a witty reply. But that’s not how it plays out. Instead his tone is sad, deflated. His joke doesn’t land but he doesn’t care. That’s not what it’s about.

Then, there’s his asking Geralt to go to the coast. When they first met, Jaskier was drawn to Geralt by his desire for adventure. That man wouldn’t have tried to convince the witcher to “get away for a while,” he would said something about how there are other monsters to slay, more people to help, other adventures to be had. And, true, this also speaks to how their relationship has changed and Jaskier has come to see Geralt as more than just his abilities.  But it also speaks of growth - the kind that only comes with experience. The desire for peace and the understanding that life can’t always be danger and adventure and excitement.

And then, when Geralt turns on him, blames him for everything and tell him he wants him gone, Jaskier doesn’t engage. He says “that’s not fair” (soft and heartbroken) but that’s it. There’s no fighting, no yelling, no accusations or corrections. He takes it and he walks away. That energy, the one that used to bleed into every word and movement, the one he learned to control and channel where he wanted it, disappears. When he says his goodbye and leaves he’s deflated and heartbroken but, notably, not exhausted. He’s learned when there’s nothing words can do, when something isn’t worth the effort, and (most importantly) when he deserves more than what he’s given.  And walking away hurts like hell, we see that so clearly in Joey’s performance (here and in season 2), but it’s also such an important show of his strength and maturity. No argument, no begging to be taken along, no jokes or snark, just acknowledgement and retreat. 

This got longer than I expected and there’s still so many other things I could point out but you get the idea. Despite his lack of ‘aging,’ it’s so clear that we really are seeing Jaskier over years, decades even, of his life and that’s not an easy thing to show. So shout out to Joey Batey and his excellent performance.

[thedemonofcat]

Jaskier was enjoying a pleasant day in the woods, meandering through the trees while the sun blazed overhead, casting a brilliant blue across the sky.

As he walked, his attention was more on singing with the birds than on the path behind him. This distraction prevented him from noticing the approaching horse.

Suddenly, Jaskier was swept off his feet and hoisted onto the back of a very familiar steed.

The last place Jaskier saw Geralt was on a mountain, so he had no idea what brought the witcher to this part of the forest or why he'd just been lifted onto Roach.

The only thing Jaskier was certain of was that Geralt had a firm grip around his waist, and it didn't seem like he’d be dismounting anytime soon.

[thedemonofcat]

#let’s play: correct or incorrect quote (39/?)