« You should keep your sword higher, like this — and the shield should protect your whole body, your opponent will try to take advantage of every little space you give. »
you are stubborn when he gives you advice . who is he to believe you need help ? in all honesty , you are just a kid & his advice comes in handy whenever he is willing to offer it . & he is willing to at any time you ask for ; or not . you are young & inexperience . renly has laughed as your willingness to set that aside & fight with larger , bigger , older men in order to prove yourself ( that blind loyalty to your family , the one you are not willing to set aside for renly or any other , even with the sudden affection he has showed you , the one you are yet to make your siblings familiar with ) . & garlan keeps talking & you let a huff escape your lips . you are tired of being told what to do , but at the same time , you admire him . the way he fights against two , three , four men without flinching , without hesitation , so effortlessly , flawlessly . you follow his command , even if you stance tells otherwise .
“ for once , can you tell no word , brother ? you distract me greatly . ” but you copy the way he is standing in front of you , even with more graceful moves that he has done . you can see him from behind your shield , but you can see your bruises covered by the shield , the way your sword somehow feels lighter in your hand . you will never tell him , thought , that he was right . “ can we keep practicing now ? i will soon be back to storm ’ s end & i will regret not showing you how fast will i throw ser jaime off of his horse in the next tourney , i expect praise , brother . ”
sent by : @agallantrose .
