The sun was shining brightly over Gondor, its rays casting a warm glow over the training grounds where Boromir was teaching his two young sons the art of swordsmanship. You sat on a nearby bench, watching with a mixture of pride and amusement as your husband guided the boys through their practice.
Boromir's voice carried over the grounds as he instructed the boys. "Remember, keep your guard up and always be aware of your surroundings."
The boys, eager to impress their father, followed his instructions with determination. The eldest son, full of enthusiasm, swung his wooden sword with vigor. However, in his excitement, he accidentally struck his younger brother a little too hard.
The younger brother's eyes welled up with tears as he clutched his arm. Seeing this, the eldest immediately realized his mistake. "I'm sorry," he whispered, covering his brother's mouth with his hand. "Please don't cry or tell. You can hit me back, I promise!"
Before Boromir could notice the commotion, your youngest son let out a wail and bolted towards you, tears streaming down his face. He flopped dramatically into your lap, hiding his face as he sobbed.
Boromir turned just in time to see the scene unfold. He approached, trying to hold back a laugh at the theatrics. "What happened here?" he asked, his voice gentle but firm.
Your eldest son looked down, shuffling his feet. "I'm sorry, Father. I didn't mean to hit him that hard."
Boromir knelt down beside you and the boys, his expression softening. He placed a reassuring hand on the eldest's shoulder. "It's alright, son. Accidents happen. The important thing is that you recognize your mistake and apologize."
He then turned to the younger son, still nestled in your lap. "And you, my little warrior," Boromir said with a smile, "must be brave. Your brother didn't mean to hurt you."
The youngest sniffled and peeked up at Boromir, nodding slowly. Boromir ruffled his hair affectionately. "That's better. Now, let's all learn from this and continue our training"