Cersei's Dependence on Jaime

A Dance with Dragons

Cersei repeatedly calls for Jaime's help, but he does not come, highlighting their fractured relationship.

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The Letter The Letter from "A Dance with Dragons". The Letter The Plea Cersei writes to Jaime, begging him to come to King's Landing. She declares her love. The Hope She believes Jaime will save her.

The Letter from "A Dance with Dragons". The Letter The Plea Cersei writes to Jaime, begging him to come to King's Landing. She declares her love. The Hope She believes Jaime will save her.

The Letter The Plea Cersei writes to Jaime, begging him to come to King's Landing. She declares her love. The Hope She believes Jaime will save her. She waits for him. The Disappointment Jaime does not come. Cersei is left alone to face her enemies.

The Walk of Atonement The Walk of Atonement from "A Dance with Dragons". The Walk of Atonement The Humiliation Cersei is forced to walk naked through the streets. She thinks of Jaime, wishing he were there.

The Walk of Atonement from "A Dance with Dragons". The Walk of Atonement The Humiliation Cersei is forced to walk naked through the streets. She thinks of Jaime, wishing he were there.

The Walk of Atonement The Humiliation Cersei is forced to walk naked through the streets. She thinks of Jaime, wishing he were there. The Absence Jaime is not there to protect her. She must endure alone. The Bitterness Cersei becomes bitter. She feels abandoned by the one person she trusted.

The New Champion The New Champion from "A Dance with Dragons". The New Champion Robert Strong Cersei gains a new champion, Ser Robert Strong. She no longer needs Jaime.

The New Champion from "A Dance with Dragons". The New Champion Robert Strong Cersei gains a new champion, Ser Robert Strong. She no longer needs Jaime.

The New Champion Robert Strong Cersei gains a new champion, Ser Robert Strong. She no longer needs Jaime. The Replacement Robert Strong is a silent, monstrous knight. He will fight for her in trial by battle. The Emotional Shift Cersei's dependence on Jaime fades. She has found a new protector, but her heart is hardened.

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