Welcome to blackarrcw! A multi-muse roleplay/ask blog for muses from various works such as: Tolkien (primary verse), Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South, Bridgerton, etc. Activity will be medium-low until otherwise stated, so please have some patience. Mature content will be posted here, writings, headcanons - all of this will be seen on this blog. You must be above 21 in rl in order for me to interact/follow you, otherwise you will be blocked. Multi-li, multi-verse - modern, historical, fantasy, crossovers encouraged.
Hearing his words melted her heart. Thinya knew that it would be very bad luck if she ever lost him again. A small smile came across her face as she felt his face close to hers. "Of course I am willing to be by your side, Thorin. You know that." She chuckled as her eyes sparkled with love for him. Thinya wanted to be his Queen, his one and only. There was no other man she wanted to be with. "We will just need to take time to build this. And to convince the council." A light laughter escaped her lips as she shook her head. "We have time. I want to cherish those few moments alone with you."
The rebuilt of her father's shop kept her quite busy. It was moments like this one that she cherished and always waited for patiently. "My heart is yours until Mahal decides to recall me. Even there, it will always belong to you."
Everything she said had been logical. They would have to build their relationship from the ground up, make that bond grow stronger - something he'd planned on doing. This was a dam that knew what she wanted, who she wanted and would defend what was hers. Thinya had always been someone that supported him from the beginning, even if he'd made a stupid mistake in going on that blasted quest. The light laughter that left the other when she spoke of the council had the dwarf king chuckling softly. Though, it wasn't a wrong statement to make; they would have to convince the council of their union.
She wanted to be his Queen - to stand beside him and rule Erebor. To build the kingdom up once again. That had made the dwarf's heart flutter, the love in her eyes had brought a smile to his features.
"As will mine." He answered softly, thumb continuing to gently stroke her cheek, his gaze looking into her own. "You're everything to me, always have been." Those were words he'd been needing to say from the very first day, and now he was able to. Yes, they had time to work things out as they wished, for that was something Thorin was already looking forward to.
Ohh, it's going to be a risk. It's very definitely going to be a risk, and need more than a little planning to assure the safety of those involved. Thera's brow creases a little, blue-grey gaze absently the thatch of houses across the way. She's listening to Bard's suggestions - boating drop, library - but she's turning other less pleasant prospects in mind at the same time. Which lead to a few moments of silence before a slow, thoughtful reply.
"What's the chances they'd send someone to shut it down?" She's gotten the impression that some of the town guard go along with the Master, while others sometimes have no choice. "Won't help anyone if they do and take all my supplies."
Her fingers tap on the flagon's sides, jaw shifting in thought - and perhaps her next question won't seem to connect to the last one right away. "Can you take me to look at this library, please?" Honestly she's quite surprised that Laketown has any such thing, and wonders how big it is and what sort of books line the shelves.
Well, she supposes she'll find out.
Downing the last of her ale she turns to meet Bard's eye, and if he had any suspicion that she might be changing her mind, the glint in hers will dismiss it right away, "I am going to help people." That was her calling, and why she was there, "And I'll use 'preventative medicine' on Alfrid if I must. But let's take a look and see what's safest."
The chances of the Master and Alfrid coming in to shut down her clinic were quite high. The bargeman was certain that if word got out about this happening, the scrawny little hand help would swoop right on in to try and make this woman's life a living hell - push her to leave Lake Town. As far as Bard was concerned; they needed more people like Thera in this town, to help liven up the place and offer help when it's needed.
These people didn't have that because it was taken away from them in a way. And it frustrated the man to high heavens, but not much could have been done. Master didn't like Bard or his family, wishing to end his line but failing to do so. A bargeman was needed to help bring in food and other items that were given to them by their allies.
Her question brought Bard's attention towards the a woman, brows furrowing slightly before a nod was given. "I can show you the library. From there," he starts, tilting his head "you can decipher what you wish to do from that point forward. If the location doesn't meet your expectations, there are other areas to take a look at as well." The brunette answered, gaze lingering a moment or two before he closed them and took a breath.
Lowering his hands, the man motioned for her to follow him. He was going to show her the library as she asked, hearing how she spoke of using 'preventative medicines' - which had only made him raise a brow. Completely lost on medical jargon and such, Bard began to lead his companion away from the inn and in the direction of the library.
@rowan-revelry asked: [ SHIELD ] for Thorin from Lyrian
THE SHOULDER TOUCH. ( A PROMPT LIST! )
The hand upon his shoulder had the dwarf glancing at the other in silence. Temper rising slightly at the idea of being pulled back from what they were facing, but Thorin had decided it was just best to hold off in saying anything until this entire situation had been dealt with. Brows furrowing, he gave a silent nod as he stood back where he'd been pulled. A few choice words would be had later, but for now he would sit back and allow the other handle things from this point.
โ ย i can't stop thinking about you even when i try.ย โ
โ ย every time i see you, it's like my heart skips a beat.ย โ
โ ย i never realized how much i needed you until you weren't there.ย โ
โ ย do you ever feel like there's something missing ... like a piece of your heart is somewhere else?ย โ
โ ย i wish i had the courage to tell you how i feel.ย โ
โ ย if only you knew how much you truly mean to me.ย โ
โ ย do you ever wonder what it would be like if things were different between us?ย โ
โ ย sometimes i wonder if you ever think about me the way i think about you.ย โ
โ ย i had a lot of dreams about you recently.ย โ
โ ย somehow, you're always on my mind.ย โ
โ ย i think i've been in love with you since the day we met - scratch that, i know i've been in love with you since the day we met.ย โ
โ ย my biggest wish is to hold you close and never let you go.ย โ
โ ย all my life i've felt like a part of me was missing, but with you i've finally found it.ย โ
โ ย you deserve better than who i am right now, but i'm gonna keep trying to become someone you do deserve.ย โ
โ ย every time you smile at me, i get this flutter in my chest.ย โ
โ ย do you think i'll ever be worthy of your love?ย โ
โ ย i want to be the person to make you happy. the one person you can always come to with whatever you need.ย โ
โ ย will we ever get another chance together?ย โ
โ ย you were the best thing that's ever happened to me.ย โ
โ ย my biggest regret is ever letting you go.ย โ
โ ย i'm still in love with you ... and i honestly never stopped.ย โ
โ ย when i wake up in the morning, you're the first person i want to see.ย โ
โ ย every time i wake up, i check if you wrote me another message.ย โ
โ ย i wish i could be as important to you as you are to me.ย โ
โ ย it hurts when you don't talk to me like you used to.ย โ
โ ย i miss everything about you, your touch, your laugh, your smile. i wish i could have that back.ย โ
โ ย i want to fall asleep wrapped in your arms.ย โ
โ ย hold me closer; i always feel safer when you're with me.ย โ
โ ย there's so much i wish i was able to tell you.ย โ
โ ย i know things aren't easy right now, but i want to remain a fixture in your life. after all, you're one in mine.ย โ
โ ย i miss the way you always made me smile.ย โ
โ ย you're the reason i keep holding on.ย โ
โ ย maybe we're supposed so to remain a case of 'right person, wrong time' forever.ย โ
โ ย if only you knew how i feel about you.ย โ
โ ย i'm yearning to hold your hand in mine.ย โ
โ ย i think you are the one for me, and i hope one day i'll be the one for you, too.ย โ
โ ย do you think i'll ever become more than a friend to you?ย โ
โ ย my heart belongs to you, always and forever.ย โ
โ ย my first instinct is to protect you, no matter the cost.ย โ
โ ย i've been thinking about us a lot lately.ย โ
Green hues watched the King of Erebor with tenderness, appreciating his presence and this walk together. She walked slowly, adjusting to his own pace while her heart raced at the confession. She had kept it dear to her heart for too long, she almost lost him once. It was time to be brave. As she paused and turned to face him, feeling his large hand cupping her cheek. Her smile grew fonder as he admitted that the feelings were mutual. Taking a deep breath, Thinya whispered: "I do not wish to live a life without you in it. I almost lost you once, I do not wish for this to happen again."
His expression turned serious the moment those words left her. His thumb caressed her cheek gently as bright blues took in her expression, "You will not lose me, amralime." Thorin affirmed his stance on the matter, expression softening once more. "I plan on staying for as long as possible, having you there are my side." He whispered in turn, leaning in slowly. "If...you're willing, that is." Uncertainty crept within him at this, his thumb pausing momentarily. There was nothing more that he wanted than to have Thinya at his side, for her to be there during the rulings - to be his queen at some point in time.
But they would have to build on that, wouldn't they?
She was asleep before the blanket settled upon her form, the fey breathing deeply as her head pulled to the side. It would be several hours before sheโd show signs of waking, her eyes slowly blinking open, and a grimace crossing her face as she felt the heaviness in her limbs. She clearly hadnโt slept enough to replenish herself entirely.
Clearly, Sasha had not slept enough to replenish herself entirely. A deep sigh had been given as the blanket had laid upon her form, bright blues took a moment to look the fey over carefully to ensure no injuries had been given to her. Once it was affirmed that she had none, Thorin slowly stood up leaving the bedside to retrieve Oin, "Oin." The brunette called for his healer, hearing the shuffle of feet and soft muttering a soft chuckle left the king as the elder dwarf had soon made his appearance, "Ye needed somethin' lad?" The healer questioned, holding his trumpet to his ear so that he could hear the other better.
The royal had given a nod in response, "I need you to keep an eye on a patient. Sasha - the fey that helped us in the battle. She's...used most of her energy in healing me, nearly passing out on the field after doing so." He'd given a short briefing of what had transpired and why Thorin had personally asked his long-time friend to watch the Fey himself. "I'll come by and check on her so you can do other things that are needing to be done, but while I'm not here? I'm asking you take care of her for me."
The elder healer had listened mulling over the other's words, a nod given as he confirmed he'd do the job, "She'll be in fine hands, my king. You handle affairs with the elf king and Bard."
"i doubt that she is arranging a marriage, John." she replies quietly, twisting her hands in front of her frame. "my mother does believe in marrying for love. she would not change her mind to marry me off." eloise had found love eventually and she'd been years older than hyacinth currently was. she knew she wasn't going to be forced into marriage.
but it didn't mean that her mother wasn't going to help the process along. she saw how Hyacinth looked towards john occasionally. Hyacinth enjoyed her walks with him, perhaps so much more than she should.
"I am not....betrothed. Just stating what my mother intends to happen eventually."
The Mill owner had remained silent as he took in everything that was said, his expression remaining the same until realization had hit him. Every mother only wanted what was best for their child, his own was included in that and she'd made sure that he and his sister had everything they needed. John was not rich by any means but he was well off just as so, his mother had wanted him and Fanny to marry into wealthy families. He'd gone against it, opting to keep his attention to the mill until the elder Thornton had urged him to travel and relax.
"That makes sense." Thornton replied, bright blues looking to the young woman beside him, "My apologies, for mixing it up."
๐ ย * ย โ ย ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. ย ( ย random assortment of sentences that can but donโt have to be used for muses meeting each other for the first time. feel free to adjust to better fit your muses.ย ย )
โ ย i know we only just met but i already feel like iโve known you my whole life.ย โ
โ ย umm, is this seat taken ?ย โ
โย donโt be alarmed now but thereโs someone following you. pretend you know me and come with me. iโll get you somewhere safe. ย โ
โ ย my friends ditched me here and now i could really use a ride home.ย โ
โย i donโt think weโve met yet but you looked like you needed someone to talk to.ย โ
โย can you please pretend to be my boyfriend / girlfriend for a moment so my ex will leave me alone ?ย ย โ
โ ย are you always this straightforward with strangers ?ย โ
โ ย here, i noticed you lost this earlier. ย โ
โ ย iโm sorry, i mustโve mistaken you for somebody else.ย โ
โ ย so, what brings you here today ?ย โ
โ ย hi, my name is [name]. itโs nice meeting you.ย โ
โ ย youโre cute. how about i buy you a drink ?ย โ
โ ย canโt you watch where you are going ?!ย โ
โ ย i just moved into the apartment next to you, so i guess weโre gonna be neighbors now. ย โ
โ ย oh god, youโre [name], arenโt you ?ย โ
โ ย here, let me help you.ย โ
โย is there a reasons youโre here on your own ?ย โ
โ ย apparently weโre going to be working on this together now.ย โ
โ ย you look like you could use a hand with that.ย โ
โ ย what do people around here do to have some fun ?ย โ
โ ย looks like this will take a while, huh ?ย โ
โ ย oh god. please tell me you havenโt just heard me talk to myself.ย โ
โ ย excuse me, i think iโm lost.ย โ
โย i just wanted to say that i really like your outfit.ย โ
โ ย do you come here often ?ย โ
โ ย do you mind if i join you for a bit ?ย โ
โ ย you looked lonely so i got you a drink.ย โ
โ ย i donโt think weโve met, iโm [name].ย โ
โ ย what the hell just happened there ?ย โ
โ ย have you seen this anywhere ? i mustโve lost it.ย โ
โ ย can i please use your phone ? i have to call someone to get me out of here.ย โ
โ ย seems like weโre gonna be spending a lot of time together.ย โ
โ ย come with me, and donโt ask any questions. itโs urgent.ย โ
โ ย i heard strange noises coming from your apartment and just wanted to make sure everything is alright.ย โ
โ ย i have a spare ticket, you wanna come in with me ?ย โ
โ ย you donโt know me but will you be my date for tonight ?ย โ
โ ย weโve got some time to kill so why donโt you tell me a little about yourself ?ย โ
โ ย i donโt usually just walk up to strangers but my friends set me up to it.ย โ
โ ย i think our orders may have gotten mixed up.ย โ
โย do i have something on my face or why do you keep looking at me like that ?ย โ
Fรญli chuckles at her expression, shaking his head. His hand rubs his nose at the very thought running through his mind. "No, no one would kill you for this or many other things. We are not the violent brutes many believe us to be. " he levels a clear gaze upon her with weighted words. "You know this yet you still speak in fear of our anger, it is not a problem but be aware of it."
Forbidden knowledge sure. But death for it? No. Never. They were not heartless. If anything their secrecy showed how much they cared for their kin and respected the boundaries of the outside world.
If the 'tall folk' didn't want them around then why should they engage or share their ways? It all spiraled from there with protectiveness rivaling every other species on Arda.
"You may understand it. I would recommend not speaking it only because you do not understand the cultural framework for the words you use." Fรญli explains tone softening again. " Language is the poetry of a culture. Within it are many hidden meanings and things that you are not yet aware of. Mistakes won't be met with violence but it could be awkward for you should you speak something incorrectly."
Elyssa had always been a curious sort of girl growing up. Her knowledge had grown over the years and her mother had encouraged the young half-elf to seek out said knowledge. She'd done just that by sitting in the library one day, coming across a book written in an entirely different language from those that had already been known. That was a day she remembered clearly, as she learned it was written in the dwarfish language.
Her gaze had locked on to Fili, his point having been made. They weren't quite angry with her just cautious of who spoke their language. Which had been understandable in many ways, as dwarrow were a private people unlike those of Men and elves.
Culture had a big part in their world. And the crowned prince had made an excellent point in that Elyssa had not understood the cultural framework for the words used. That was something the brunette had intended to rectify at some point to better help understand the way they did things. Her features shifted from uncertainty to understanding as she gave a nod.
"I understand. It will not happen again." Elyssa responded as she gave a bow to the royal. an expression of genuine apology given as she truly had not realized the situation and how upsetting it could be for those that had not really known of her or who she was. A promise made that she was intending to keep unless given permission to speak in said language.
"Aye." The dwarf had answered, twirling his sword in hand and prepared his stance as they wait. Waited for what seemed like an eternity to know of what their enemy was. All of a sudden any and all movement stopped, his gaze shifting to the left. That was when orcs had jumped out from behind the bushes, coming towards Sasha and Thorin both only the dwarf was prepared and made a counter attack.
She nodded, preparing her stance behind him as they waited for their enemy to attack, willing a small thicket of thorny plants to form a perimeter around them. Blue eyes glowed as the orcs charged towards them, the fey immediately entangling a few in vines as Thorin made his counter attack.
Orcrist had began to glow a bright blue - a sign that orcs had been near by and were getting closer, each one taken down by the swipe of his blade. The dwarf had began to move farther from the fey, ensuring that those that were headed towards him would not attack her from behind. One swipe, two - three swipes given in a row and each orc had fallen to the ground in their blood. "There's more coming!" He called out to her, looking behind her before shifting focus to an opening and suddenly; a group of orcs came charging at them.
There was only so much that could be done with just the two of them and at this rate, they would be killed if they didn't get out of here.
@ofemeraldstars asked: โย ย I have loved you since we were children. โ
The corners of his lips curled slightly, bright blues taking in the dam's features as he allowed silence to linger between them. Erebor had just been reclaimed a mere few months prior, his healing progress had been continuing smoothly, a bump or two in the road - but that was his fault. He was able to walk about with the aid of a cane made by his cousin; Gloin. His features softened a bit as he slowly raised a large hand, cupping Thinya's cheek while using his thumb to stroke gently. "The feelings are....mutual."
SENTENCE STARTERS FROM VARIOUS SOURCES FOR PLATONIC DYNAMICS, ROMANTIC DYNAMICS, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.
CHANGE gendered words and in-universe phrases as needed.
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โย ย If I had a flower for every time I thought of youโฆI could walk through my garden forever.ย ย โ
โย ย You are my fate. โ
โย ย I'm not whole without you. You are life itself to me โ
โย ย You mean so much to me that sometimes I donโt know how to handle it.ย ย โ
โย ย Even before I was touched, I belonged to you.ย ย โ
โย ย We are more than friends; we are family. โ
โย ย Weโll protect each other. โ
โย ย Blood makes you related. Loyalty makes you family. Youโre my family. โ
โย ย I want so badly to protect you from the world because I know how bad it can be. โ
โย ย I promise I will find you in every universe.ย ย โ
โย ย Iโve always wanted to live a fairytale, and you have written one for me. โ
โย ย When I fall in love, I fall to pieces.ย ย โ
โย ย I love you. Iโm not just here for the pretty parts โ Iโm here for you no matter what. โ
โย ย Something about you makes me feel alive. โ
โย ย You will never be unloved by me; you are too well tangled in my soul. โ
โย ย Weโre in this together. โ
โย ย Itโs you. Itโs always been you. โ
โย ย I have loved you since we were children. โ
โย ย I donโt want to have the worldโs attention. Yours is enough. โ
โย ย I broke my rules for you. โ
โย ย What I have with you, I donโt want with anyone else. โ
โย ย You have a place in my heart that no one else can claim. โ
โย ย Iโve been dreaming about you my entire life! โ
โย ย Iโd choose you. Every single time. โ
โย ย You and me? Itโs a forever kind of thing. โ
โย ย My soul will always find yours. โ
โย ย If only you knew just how completely and devoutly I worship you. โ
โย ย I love you with all the broken, blood-stained pieces of me. โ
โย ย I am your sword, your shield, and your lovesick protector. โ
โย ย For you, thereโs nothing that I wouldnโt do. โ
โย ย Your subconscious seeks me. โ
โย ย Sleep. Iโll fight the bad dreams off if they come to get you. โ
โย ย I donโt think you understand the effect that you have on me. โ
โย ย You saved me in every way a person could be saved. โ
โย ย Come back. Come back to me. โ
โย ย You would not believe me if you knew how often you are in my heart and mind. โ
โย ย Everywhere I go leads me back to you. โ
โย ย You are so adorable when youโre angry. โ
โย ย No, I am not angry. I know your thoughts. Your heart is better than your head. โ
โย ย I condemn you. Yet my heart yearns for you. โ
โย ย Whatever our souls are made of, yours and mine are the same. โ
โย ย My heart is, and always will be, yours. โ
โย ย Iโm obsessed. Iโm addicted. I will gladly cross every single line if it means making you mine. โ
โย ย I am so proud of you. Youโve been so brave. โ
โย ย The love you have in you is the kind of love that will vigorously shake the world. It is also the kind love that heals all wounds and save souls. And I am tremendously in need of it. โ
โย ย If I know what love is, it is because of you. โ
โย ย I will look for you in every lifetime, until we finally stay. โ
โย ย You will find me when you return, even if you're a thousand years late. โ
โย ย When it was dark, you always carried the sun in your hand for me. โ
โย ย Having a soulmate is not always about love. You can find your soulmate in a friendship too. โ
โย ย I have loved you in every life, I think. โ
โย ย The way to love someone is to lightly run your finger over that personโs soul until you find a crack - and then gently pour your love into that crack. โ
โย ย I still remember you as a little girl who overwaters plants because she doesn't know when to stop giving. โ
โย ย You are dear to me. I don't want to let you go, and I won't give you up. โ
โย ย I'll tell every one in the world that you are the only one that matters. โ
โย ย The world was made so that we could find each other in it. โ
โย ย Friends are the family you choose. โ
โย ย You and only you, can make the rest of my life peaceful. โ
โย ย I don't want soft or subtle. I want rough, wild, heartache, I want sins, I want you. โ
โย ย I think I wished for you all my life. โ
โย ย How could I ever hate you, when all I know is you? โ
โย ย It doesn't matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was. โ
โย ย You did something for me I couldnโt do for myself. You loved me for who I am. โ
โย ย I long for you. I really, utterly long for every bit of you. โ
โย ย You are part of my existence, part of myself. You have been in every line that I have ever read. โ
โย ย You are beyond all the worlds that I have ever known. โ
โย ย I will forget my name before I forget you. โ
โย ย No human being has ever stood so close to my soul as where you stand. โ
โย ย I always have such need to merely talk to you. โ
โย ย I waited for you my entire life, and you are worth every minute. โ
โย ย Family means that no one gets left behind or forgotten. โ
โย ย We both know that he means the world to you. Why are you afraid to tell him that?ย ย โ
โย ย You can become homesick for people, too. โ
โย ย The greatest thing youโll ever learn is to love and be loved in turn. โ
โย ย Sheโs my sister; she needs me. โ
โย ย Never sacrifice your family, your heart, or your dignity. โ
โย ย Whatever you do, youโre still my brother. โ
โย ย My identity rests solely and firmly on this: I am my motherโs daughter. โ
โย ย Family is supposed to be our safe place. โ
โย ย The warmest light is your body. โ
โย ย Forgive me for my love โ for ruining you with my love. โ
โย ย "Family" isn't defined only by last names or by blood; it's defined by commitment and by love. โ
โย ย I beg of you โ let us aside our differences, and see each other as our family. โ
โย ย You are my treasure, my pale gold, the heart of my heart. โ
โย ย It is too late to turn you out of my heart. Part of you lives here. โ
โย ย I donโt care; I love you anyhow. โ
โย ย I shall do one thing in this life โ one thing certain โ this is, love you, and long for you, and keep wanting you till I die. โ
โย ย I think I missed you all my life until you finally showed up. โ
โย ย Love is sustained by action, a pattern of devotion in things we do for each other every day. โ
โย ย You bring me peace that I havenโt found anywhere else. โ
โย ย Remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still. โ
โย ย This morning Iโm ambitious, proud, energetic and very madly in love with you. โ
โย ย You give me joy that few men know. โ
โย ย I suppose that I am too enamored by you anyway. Every time I see you I get more so if it is possible. โ
โย ย I just want to relax in your arms. โ
โย ย I never stopped looking for you. I never gave up hope that you were alive. โ
โย ย I wish I could be as strong as you. โ
โย ย Itโs okay. Everything is going to be okay. I promise. โ
โย ย The ones that love us never truly leave us. โ
โย ย The right people fight for you. โ
โย ย When we heal ourselves, we heal the next generation that follows. Pain is passed through the family line until someone is ready to feel it, heal it, and let it go. โ
โย ย Even if you fall or falter, I will be with you. โ
โย ย Iโll always want you more than anyone. Youโll always matter to me more than anyone. โ
โย ย Anyone who falls in love is searching for the missing pieces of themselves. โ
โย ย Perhaps we were friends first and lovers second. But then perhaps this is what lovers are. โ
โย ย I must admit I miss you terribly. The world is too quiet without you nearby. โ
โย ย I love you. I knew it the minute I met you. โ
โย ย You didnโt break me. You helped fix me. โ
โย ย Itโs nice when someone remembers the smallest of details about you. โ
โย ย Ever since I met you I want you by my side. โ
โย ย There's no better feeling than to be here with you. โ
โย ย When we work together, we are unstoppable. โ
โย ย Whatever I need, I have when I'm with you. โ
โย ย Iโve loved you from the moment I laid eyes on you. โ
In the pouch on Thera's belt, beside her coin purse and other small possessions, nestled a round jade stone inscribed with the seal of Lord Elrond - given as a necessity long ago, and never, perhaps by oversight, reclaimed. It did not make her in any way a friend to the Mirkwood King, but a well-known visitor when the need arose.
That didn't mean he wasn't impossible at times, but she could tolerate Thranduil far more easily than someone like the Master. A sigh became a wry, resigned chuckle, one that accompanied a sidelong look toward Bard. "From what I hear, they're not very enthused about you, either." Neither man had thought to watch his tongue while she treated the Master's gout, and Bard's name had popped up in bitter, grumbling tones, "Although whatever you've done to earn that, I think you should keep doing!"
Once more she used her flagon to half-mask her words; one never knew who might be listening, after all. "I was more or less offered the post of personal physician," Anything that looked good or vaguely prestigious, the Master wanted to keep for himself, "When I refused ... well, they paid me in gold, but Alfrid stopped me at the door and took most of it back in taxes for 'bringing in foreign herbs'."
She snorted again, shook her head. "Speaking of which, I want to offer my services to the people here - with or without gold. Where's a good place to set up shop for a week or so?"
He'd known of the Master's thoughts on himself and his family - Alfrid's as well. It was safe to say that all parties involved had a mutual feeling towards one another, thank whatever God above. If he had to put on a front every single time he was around either one, that would have been entirely tiresome.
Hearing her speak on the reactions of the duo had brought a soft snort from the man. That sounded exactly like something that Alfrid would do. Deep brown hues looked toward the woman letting silence do the talking for him, as he really had no care for the scraggly man. Having his own encounters with both Master and the follower had been...less desirable, in most cases.
A low hum leaves the bargeman as he furrows his brows in thought of where she could set up shop. Her idea was wonderful; wanting to help the citizens of Lake Town - regardless if she were paid or not. That was a brave yet bold move on her part, and knowing how this was going to upset said Master? That had made the man chuckle to himself.
"You are more than welcome to set up near the boating drop. Or," Bard pauses a moment, raising a hand to stroke his chin "You could set up near the library. Most of the sick and wounded tend to lay about there, and medical services are very...non-existent in these parts."
