mithen

the first time Thorin had seen him smile, Thorin realized. The realization pierced his heart with regret; this was not how he had imagined their reunion, all those empty years.

I quickly reread Thorin's letters before this chapter and, and that was a bad idea. My poor Thorin!!!!! He keeps on loving but so little has been coming back from Bilbo and I know it's not entirely his fault but but but My Thorin deserves ALL THE LOVE. öksdbjfkjsdbvfhj

Remembering the growing, choking terror as he had parried and deflected the poisoned words.

Poor Thorin! And with his defenses not properly fortified through Bilbo. ARGH

it was my will that failed him."

Of course. For Thorin it is all a question of having enough willpower. Beating himself up for his depression is so him. Even though the consequences were grave. Someone protect this stubborn self-sacrificing dwarf! Please?

miasma of formless fear

Mmhh miasma, great word!

I shall take my leave of your for now

whoops this should be you

inhaling the scent of his hair

YES MORE THORIN HAIR

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Reread my old comment and it seems the same lines affect me the second time, which is interesting.