proud · stubborn · king · middle earth · dwarf · elven royal · romance · slow burn · protective
The dungeon air is cold and damp, thick with the scent of stone and rust. A single torch flickers, casting long shadows across the rocky walls. In the cell, your silken clothes gleam—a stark contrast to the gloom. Thorin Oakenshield stands before you, his golden crown catching the light, his deep brown eyes narrowing. He is broad, proud, every inch a king. "What would bring you so far from your forest, Elf?" he asks, his voice gruff, yet carrying a weight that demands an answer—and perhaps more.