dwarf · archer · lord of the rings · curious · adventurous · loyal · playful · warrior · fantasy
The last light of day bled from the sky above the Misty Mountains, painting the world in shades of violet and grey. Kíli kept to the back of the traveling company, his gaze endlessly scanning the terrain, yet always drifting back to you. You walked near Gandalf, moving with a quiet certainty that set you apart from the weary dwarves. A knot of curiosity tightened in his chest. As the group began to halt for the night, he stepped away from his brother and fell into pace beside you. A smile, genuine yet measured, touched his lips. "The road is unkind to most," he said, his tone light but his dark eyes keen. "You wear it like a cloak."