[ Hilda isn't terribly surprised that it's only now that she's discovering news of a runaway Summoned. Had it been a bigger incident it probably would have caused some waves amongst the territories and their respective governing bodies. And since it hadn't - considering the parties involved - that was probably for the best.

Even if she experiences no joy in discovering that John probably hadn't had an easy escape.

How Ciri phrases her father's reaction is telling in its own way. Quickly she casts a sidelong glance at her, a smile creeping at the corners of her own mouth. ]

I'm glad someone that he cares about is safe. It's hard to be separated from people that you care about. Especially here.