❝— Undeniably strange, I'll admit to that. Forgive me, for I'm afraid your identity is one which remains unknown to me, miss-- ❞
Question upon his lips, visible but with slightest glance in Jaime's direction, the lion appeared ever the courteous gentleman; a manner not oft held upon display in men of his pursued career. Yet off duty was he; a temporary leave while recovery he met. They would retire me if I stood willing; yet to their d i s m a y I stand far from it.
Hand he offered to the woman in greeting; single hand, the stump of where once other had lain concealed by the bandages yet wrapped about it, and half-hidden behind his back, as though he desired not for it to be observed.
❝Jaime.❞