Clarity of Vision, Chapter 32/32
Title: Clarity of Vision, Chapter 32/32
Relationship: Thorin/Bilbo
Characters: Bilbo Baggins, Thorin, Kili, Fili, Balin, Dwalin, Dís
Fandom: Hobbit
Warnings/Spoilers: None
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 1700
Story Summary: In a Middle-Earth where Erebor never fell, a shadow remains in the heart of the Lonely Mountain. Bilbo Baggins finds himself drawn ( Read more... )
Relationship: Thorin/Bilbo
Characters: Bilbo Baggins, Thorin, Kili, Fili, Balin, Dwalin, Dís
Fandom: Hobbit
Warnings/Spoilers: None
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 1700
Story Summary: In a Middle-Earth where Erebor never fell, a shadow remains in the heart of the Lonely Mountain. Bilbo Baggins finds himself drawn ( Read more... )
picking up a pair of paisley-patterned socks
Paisley-patterned socks! :D
"It looks like we'll be too busy. Uncle says he relies on our help so much lately." He tried to sound regretful, but his delight shone through his words and he bounced on the balls of his feet, the braids in his beard quivering with his smile.
Awwww, Fili! *hearts him*
"Thank you for sharing the road with me, my friends. You are fine warriors and better princes, and the very best of comrades."
*wibbles a lot*
Kíli's lower lip was trembling and he rubbed his sleeve across his face. "Mother says it's not shameful to weep at partings," he muttered.
"Of course it's not," said Bilbo, and pulled them both close for a long embrace.
*sobs with them*
"But I can't leave behind the silver salt and pepper shakers Dori gave me, or the crystal buttons from Mîn. And it would be rude to not take the bronze shield from Gimli, although I can't imagine when I'd need a shield! And oh dear, I certainly can't leave this," he said, fingering a rich brocade cloak with a raven picked out in golden thread, a parting gift from Thrór. "I must say, you dwarves are certainly ones for lavish gifts."
Ahhh, I just love all the Dwarves loading Bilbo up with gifts, as if he can't go into Erebor properly without someone giving him something...
"I just feel awkward that I can't give anything back."
Oh Bilbo! *hearts him*
"Just come back and see us now and then," said Balin.
Bilbo brightened. "That's a good point! I can bring more biscuits and sweets then."
Balin smiled as if Bilbo had somehow missed the point, but all he said was "Those would be pleasant too."
And oh, BALIN and...! (FEELS)
He flinched as if she had placed her finger on a raw wound, saw her notice it. "But it is not," he said. "Thráin brought us to the brink of war with Gundabad, shattered the faith of our people. It is imperative that the line of succession be followed faithfully, that tradition win out over chaos. They cannot feel abandoned by yet another of the Line of Durin, not now."
And THORIN. THORIN.
"Sister, I will tell only you this, and only once. He followed me across the world, and I would in turn gladly follow him wherever fate would lead him, for as long as I was allowed, whether to the quiet fields of the Shire or to the uttermost ends of the world. But as long as my duty keeps me here, such things are not to be." He drew the paper close to him again and bent his head to it. "Do not speak to me of this again," he said in a whisper. "For my own sake."
asdfghjk! *wibbles even more*
"Brother, I swear that I and my sons will do all we can to help you fulfill your duty to Erebor. And one day we shall speak of this again, but for now our family shall devote itself to healing the Lonely Mountain."
Ahhhh, and DIS! *hearts her*
When he opened the wrapping, a shirt of mail, glittering like light on water, cascaded down.
ASDFGHJK!!!!!!!!!!!! *FLAILS*
"I'm sure without you around my life will be utterly safe and...and quite boring."
And Bilbo and...!
it was as light as a flower petal
Ahhhh, and that with the Aule/Yavanna theme too! *flails again*
"I have no such treasure to give you," he said. "But you know what it is I leave with you."
"I could ask for no greater treasure," said Thorin, and drew him close.
*flails and wails*
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Can't you just see them? Bilbo is so proud of them, the darling...
Ahhh, I just love all the Dwarves loading Bilbo up with gifts, as if he can't go into Erebor properly without someone giving him something...
They seem a very gift-based culture in some ways! Any culture so focused on things would see giving them as the ultimate sign of esteem...
And oh, BALIN and...! (FEELS)
Balin! For some reason I've always loved the touch that Balin is the only dwarf to go visit him, so I kind of feel like he liked the Shire a lot...
Ahhhh, and that with the Aule/Yavanna theme too! *flails again*
Ahhhhhaha, you noticed that comparison! I couldn't resist it!
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