#most storylines like this wrap up neat and tidy in about two quests

[sweaterkittensahoy]

I don't go for "abuser learns a lesson and stops being an abuser" narratives in any media, but the Witcher 3 showed up and said, "that fucker is gonna have to WORK," and I'm honestly invested in what's next for the Bloody Baron. Like, he's having to gain every millimeter of trust he tries for, and it's fucking great.