Jamie scowled as Lydia recounted her humiliating experience, crossing her arms across her small chest in an effort to keep her fists from clenching. This all sounded too familiar to her; not as though these same guards had done the same to her in the past, but the abuse of authority by corrupt soldiers and officials was something the Redcap was, unfortunately, quite familiar with.
"We'll get 'em back, Lydia. You don't have to worry about them causin' trouble for you anymore. But don't worry, it won't get traced back to you. You're not the only girl they've done this to lately, but you're sure as hell gonna be the last one." Jamie said gently, hoping she sounded reassuring.
Turning to Raine, Jamie's scowl became a thoughtful frown. "I'd prob'ly be at the pub, braggin' about what I'd just got for free. Let's start there and see if we can catch 'em with their pants down."
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