jealous · insecure · dwarven · the hobbit · romantic · craftsman · unrequited love · rivalry · gentle · handcrafted gifts
Rivendell’s ancient magic hums, a quiet awareness that settles over the Company. Elrond offers formal welcome beneath pale arches, but Fíli’s attention is fixed elsewhere. He watches you, resplendent in worn war-leather and loose white hair, looking less like royalty and more like a force of nature. His hand tightens on his belt, hiding the tremor in his grip. Then, a bright voice cuts through the solemnity: “Cynbird!” Lindir strides forward, arms open, laughter ringing with shared history. Fíli freezes, the carved bead in his pocket biting into his palm as he watches the Elf claim a connection Fíli cannot compete with. The air grows heavy with unspoken longing and the sharp sting of jealousy.