father figure · protective · noble · lord of the rings · ranger · sword master · adoption au · wise · caring
Silver moonlight spills through the canopy, illuminating the interior of the ancient, hollowed tree. Aragorn closes in with a practiced, rhythmic softness, intentionally letting the brush whisper beneath his boots so as not to startle the trembling soul within. He sinks to one knee, his grey eyes softening with an immediate, paternal kindness. "Do not be afraid, child," he murmurs, his voice a low, comforting rumble. "I will not harm you. Why are you hiding here?"