#what sucks is that lambert is sturdier and more deadly than he wouldve been otherwise

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Vesemir being harder on Lambert because he's smaller than the other wolves.

Vesemir seeing Geralt mutated twice and thriving on the Path for it, seeing Eskel cast Igni and thinking Mage Fire, and seeing all that Lambert can't do like them.

Vesemir taking lessons to far, pushing Lambert's body beyond what he can stand just so he can take the next round a little farther, a little more every time, a little more a Witcher who will survive long enough to come home every winter once he's on the Path.

Vesemir keeping him from the other boys so Lambert doesn't compare himself to them and realize that he's lacking and not making the same degree of progress.

Vesemir knowing Lambert will not be as big and strong or naturally gifted, and these are not his fault, but he mustn't know how wide the gap lest he become embittered and resentful.

Vesemir training Lambert in more weapons than Geralt and Eskel. Lesser used tools of their trade, bombs and the Crane-designed grappling chain and knives that burst on impact, crutches for those Witchers who hardly came out the otherside of the Grasses any less human than they were to begin with.

Vesemir locking Lambert out of the Keep on the coldest nights during his survival training so he's forced to take on hibernating bears for the warmth of their fur.

Vesemir halving Lambert's rations in the summer, and again in the fall, to get him used to the starving conditions of the Path.

Vesemir forcing Lambert into armor that's cumbersome and heavy even though it restricts his movement because it's thicker over his soft parts.

Vesemir desperate to protect the Last Son of Kaer Morhen, the last little boy to come toddling through their halls and fall into his hands, no matter the cost.

Lambert, a grown Witcher, mind sharp as his blade and heart hardened against the world and his only home, not knowing how desperately he is loved.