The fencing practice with the older de la Vegas was not going as smoothly, Diego noticed. Tomas and Enrique were arguing before the session, and during the session Diego needed to stop and deal with squabbles that threatened to erupt into actual violence.
Diego took away their training swords, and handed out wooden ones, concerned about their physical safety.
"Well Enrique, stop whining, or I will declare you are not old enough to take part," Victoria interjected from the doorway.
"You boys need a lot more self-control," Diego said thoughtfully. His eldest were like wild horses needing to be tamed.