He was eager to have a student who wasn't as hopeless as I was. [Renly never really took it seriously, perhaps because of all the comparisons to Robert. "Robert was such a great warrior." "I'm sure you'll follow in his footsteps." "You look just like Robert, let's see if you fight like him." He is not and has never been his eldest brother, and a sword in his hand has never not felt a little out of place. Still, he does what he must so that his followers may have faith in him, and knows that Loras, the true knight, will always be there beside him.]

I'm sure they would weep on their knees if they knew. [He hums lightly, pressing another few light, gentle kisses to the line of his jaw and throat.] You should rest. You must be in terrible pain and here I am keeping you up.