Jaime's jaw was clenched as he stopped outside of an open door, listening to a woman sobbing inside. She was the wife of some Lord in Robert Baratheon's court, and the Lord had a tendency to beat the poor woman and berate her.

Jaime was a Kingsguard, it wasn't his duty to protect anyone but the King. But.... Jaime was also a Knight aswell, and a Knights duty was to protect those in need. The question was, what would the repercussions be, if he beheaded the Lord?

Her sobs reminded him of Queen Rhaella Targaryen's sobs when her husband, King Aerys II Targaryen, would destroy her in numerous ways. He wasn't able to protect Rhaella when she needed it, but perhaps he could protect this woman. To make up for his failures.

Jaime turned into the room, slowly approaching her as she held her bloody her face. Jaime grimaced as he stopped infront of her, he could see the damage better now, and it made his stomach churn.

"My Lady."

Jaime whispered, watching as she flinched at his voice.