#typing elmo not in reference to the red puppet is sending me on a journey

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@sevynhells.​ (x)

— ❝ we were. though by the time you were born, he was old and so his instruction was not as well taught.  ❞   not entirely true, with age came wisdom, and techniques learned well after carlysle had ended his strict instruction with their master-at-arms were taught to his younger brothers. the eldest tully had little experience outside of the training yard, but still there was no doubt in his mind that he would be victorious should they spar.  ❝  and risk mother ordering my head on a spike should her sweet boy return to her with even a scratch?  ❞   tone is jovial, the way the corners of his mouth raise in a wide, mocking smile evidence enough of his jest. a strong palm claps against elmo's shoulder, fingers squeezing once in dismissal. hand moves quickly to snatch the branch, then, tossing it into the stream at their side. ❝ i would much prefer a cup of ale in my hand to bruised knuckles from putting you in your place. ❞