[Money doesn't mean much to a gem. Every last one of them works for free, for the glory and satisfaction of serving the diamonds. It's kind of a lousy setup. But at least no one has to pay for rent or groceries!]

Neither do gem soldiers. But we do work for a higher purpose. You witchers don't have anything like that? ...Also, just so you don't fall under the impression that this comment flew by me: Remind me to ask you about these mutations of yours some time when we're not rushing to prepare for a surprise visit to a terrifying fae realm.