"For peace?" Tabitha scoffed. "I've only ever wanted the best for you, but you always clung to your mother's side. Had they properly taught you of your duty, we wouldn't be in this position now."
"I would understand your feelings if I didn't have a spare to replace me, but there is one. I hope you understand that the distance you have from the family was caused by you. You did this to yourself, and I am almost certain my grandfather-"
"Do not speak of him!" Tabitha snapped, her hand almost raised to slap Tyrion. "Don't speak of him when you have not respected his wishes. He passed, thinking that one day you would have the throne. He taught you all that you needed to know just for you to disappoint him."
"I can always apologise to him in prayer. I did not come here to hash out the past or argue with you. You've plagued this family with your stubbornness for too long, and as the oldest, I have to protect my siblings," Tyrion said, twisting the cover of the bottle as he spoke.
