Request: Hi Mina! Not sure if this has been done yet but can I request a gondolin elves x reader set of headcanons where the reader loves to sing but is absolutely tone deaf? Thank you!
A/N: I did my best to add some humour in there so it wasn't all sentimental. Hope you don't mind.
⭑⚝ Galdor
Galdor is very patient with you as someone who suffers from tone deafness. It’s not a condition found among elves, nor ever heard of, so it was shocking for him to become aware of your inability to follow the pitch of melodies.
Whether you can’t sing or replicate instrumental notes, it would not bother Galdor at all. He’s also aware that you probably know about how elves find the voices and singing abilities of their partner an attractive feature and wonders if you think the opposite of yourself.
He’s there to cheer you up with reassurance that whether or not you can carry a proper pitch, he still loves you nonetheless. (He’d love you even if you were a worm; he’s got a garden for you to live in lol).
There is a degree of protectiveness when it comes to others being aware of your condition and deciding to mock you. Preferably other elves who were jealous of you being with Galdor.
He takes his job seriously when it comes to defending your condition and makes it clear that it’s no joking matter. Speaking about jokes, depending on your sensitivity to your condition, sometimes you might joke about your singing skills while Galdor would have trouble in knowing whether to laugh or not.
You may have to inform him that it’s alright to laugh along once you’re the one making the joke.
⭑⚝ Ecthelion
Since we all know Ecthelion is all fair and beautiful, it would be no joke that he would be stunned at your condition. Having not heard about it before, it’s shocking to know that it’s possible to have difficulty matching the pitches of a melody.
Perhaps as you’re with Ecthelion, you might ask if he would be willing to help you tune to the right pitch when singing. He would be honoured to provide assistance in any way possible.
You two would start with learning to read music sheets while he plays each note through his flute or voice and trains you to hear the differences in each pitch as best as he could.
It’s a challenging start since everything sounds the same to you, but he’s ever so patient and kind, even if in the end you’re unsuccessful at correctly recognising the differences in pitches.
Your condition doesn’t worry him at all since he can sing and that’s where the true essence of his love lies when he composes his words. Despite your inability to hear the notes properly, you can still hear the romantic words he sings, and they make your heart melt.
There are times, he’ll ask you to sing along with him which leaves you bewildered because, “Thel, you know I can’t sing like you, much less carry a decent tune. I’d crack the glass.” To which he would politely reply with a, “I know, but join me.”
⭑⚝ Egalmoth
He doesn’t tolerate others learning about your condition, it is something kept private. Only he gets to listen to your off-tune melody. Yes, you heard me right. Egalmoth will still ask you to sing as best as you can and will enjoy your song.
He knows it’s coming from your heart, so it’s full of love and meaning, and your off-tune melody doesn’t bother him. The most he will do for your comfort would have your singing moments conducted behind closed doors.
At the same time, he’s empathetic towards your concerns with your inability to match the correct pitches and sing in tune. Like everyone else, you can count on Egalmoth to be your cheerleader.
He brushes your insecurities aside when you bring up the connection between elves singing and attractiveness. He makes it clear that it was not the reason he loved you and even though singing is troublesome, he still loves you.
With him, there shall be no insecurities when it comes to your condition. End of complaints because he’s going to join in on your singing to purposefully have an excuse to annoy people with his.
He doesn’t care whether he’s on key or off, he wants to show you that there’s fun once you embrace it and ignore the idiot haters. You two will have a concert!
⭑⚝ Glorfindel
Never one for being as vocal as his dear friend, but can be often seen humming a merry tune, Glorfindel’s sunshine never turns gray upon learning your tone deafness. If anything, he reassures you that it’s alright.
Like most of the others, Glorfindel will shield you from any negativity that other elves (if any became aware) will throw at you to bring shame for not being attractive by their standards.
In comes your saviour to swoop in and remove all the bad aura the other haters bring out of jealousy. Glorfindel is quick to shut down any naysayers and praise how much he loves you and finds everything about you attractive.
It depends on whether or not you’re interested in coordinating with the right pitch to replicate because whatever your decision is, he is supportive nonetheless.
If you are, Glorfindel will be supportive and guide you to idea his good friend Ecthelion or Princess Idril for assistance. He will be there with you every step of the way and motivating you even if you don’t always get the notes right every time.
Would make jokes about you still singing better than some of the other Lords, and encourage you to never stop singing. He doesn't want to stop your melodies since he understands the joy they bring.
⭑⚝ Rog
With him being a focused blacksmith, the musical aspect of the nature of elves had never struck him on his head until you showed up. Rog knows how to carry a tune or two, there would be songs required to sing while crafting to aid with creation.
He would be concerned if your tone deafness was life-threatening, and breathe a sigh of relief when learning that it wasn’t.
Of course, Rog is patient and observant to know that you’re self-conscious when it comes to your musical abilities, be it singing or playing instruments. There is clarity between you two that your inability does not worry him or change his perspective of you.
Rog would not shy away from listening to you hum an off-key melody while he slave away. There’s a small smile on his face when you go even further off-key or your voice cracks; it’s sentimental to him.
What’s reassuring to him is that your condition doesn’t take away hearing, so you can listen to songs he dedicates to you based on his undying love and passion. There are moments when you will be blessed to hear him utter a song or two with the sweetest words that represent his love.
⭑⚝ Maeglin
Would be stunned to learn that you couldn’t sing on key with the songs being performed and would politely question you out of curiosity. He means no harm or embarrassment, it is simply that he had never come across a person like this before.
Maeglin may be a bit more clueless and assume that with basic singing lessons, you might be able to catch a tune since it was how he learnt, not fully understanding at first, that it was something different from a person who couldn’t sing.
He’s gentle and curious at the same time, asking tomes of questions about how it came about and if there’s a way to make improvements. His inquiry might be a bit silly since you could have gotten it sorted out if there was a fixture, but he also considered that you might not have been around or knew people who could assist.
Maeglin is all on your side and not in a rush to make changes since this was your choice and he respected your decision. If you want to work on identifying the correct pitches, he’ll direct you to the right musicians. If not, he’s happy to do the singing for you.
Since he understands indifference better than anyone else and how fitting in with the crowd can be challenging, he’s always up to make you feel welcome and perfectly fine. Gonna get praises here and there as he listens to you sing to yourself with a big smile.
Ecthelion Headcanons (Mutual pinning and flirting)
Hello! This is a request I got some days ago made by an Anon. This headcanons are about Ecthelion and they’re focused mainly on mutual pinning as the request said.
I also included some “flirting” to the headcanons to make them even more interesting. I might add it was pretty fun to write them.
The request was the next one: Hi :) I would like to request some Ecthelion headcanons please <3 I was thinking: mutual pining, what would he be like in that situation. I hope this is in line with your idea of Ecthelion and that you will find this idea fun to write! Lots of love
Hope you like the headcanons 💖
(I’ll place the headcanons under the cut. It’s a very long post😘)
-Ecthelion is one of the great and beloved Lords of the Hidden City, it’s no surprise many ladies are behind him.
-They chase him down and pray to the Valar to get his attention. But Ecthelion it’s not interested in any of them, he’s interested in you.
-When you catch Ecthelion’s attention, it will be difficult to notice it at first. But it is not impossible.
-And if you are shy or if you simply like to keep your feelings to yourself... expect a lot of mutual pinning between both.
-As I said before, decoding Ecthelion’s feelings is a difficult task since he tends to have a “reserved” personality.
-But the main clue is the way he acts in front of you. It is totally different from the way he acts around others.
-He’ll act as a “good friend”. A friend in which you can always count on. And he’ll focus his attention on you more than he do with others.
-You will come across Ecthelion very often. There will come a point in which you’ll think he is following you around Gondolin. And although that may be true, the reality is that he enjoys being near you.
-Ecthelion will be EXTREMELY attentive with you. Always helping you when you got a problem or when you need a favor.
-For example. If you encounter with Ecthelion on the market and you forgot to bring enough coins, he’ll pay for your stuff.
-Or if you are carrying a bunch of books and Ecthelion sees you struggling, he’ll not hesitate on helping you carry them.
-It won't be long until Glorfindel and some other Gondolin Lords like Rog and Egalmoth notice Ecthelion's behavior towards you.
-They’ll tease Ecthelion endlessly for his feelings towards you. And they may ask him why he hadn’t reveled his feelings already.
-Of course he isn’t going to answer that question. He has some dignity to preserve in front of his friends. But in reality he wants to wait until he‘s sure that you feel the same way he does for you.
-Deep down Ecthelion knows he is afraid of being rejected. He knows he won’t be able to get back up from a rejection of a wonderful person such as yourself. It will be extremely painful, and he’s trying to avoid that.
-But that doesn’t keeps you and Ecthelion from staring at each other whenever you have the chance.
-A glance at him feels eternal, and if he catches you staring he’ll offer a soft smile. But when you catch him starring at you he’ll slightly blush. But somehow Ecthelion manages to look composed.
-Maybe you only perceive a content and confident Ecthelion in front of you. But he’s trying hard to maintain he’s composure and don’t burst out his declaration of love.
-Ecthelion will slowly get closer to you, to get to know you better. Often conversing with you or “casually” meeting up in certain places.
-Ecthelion it’s extremely patient, and he could keep playing this game forever. But Glorfindel and the others are not going to let him in a “stand-by” mode when it comes to your relationship with him.
-Ecthelion’s friends think he needs a push. They’ll try all sorts of plans to get you both in a relationship.
-Marriage is the main goal but they think it’s better if Ecthelion takes the initiative of that matter by himself.
-When you and Ecthelion are talking, the other lords won’t think twice and will join your conversation.
-Glorfindel and Rog will shamelessly make comments about his friend’s emotions for you. Even Egalmoth will join them.
-Egalmoth will make some kind of sarcastic comment but the purpose behind it is very clear. Although Ecthelion will make sure the teasing doesn’t goes too far.
-During those conversations Ecthelion will be focused on your reactions and how you feel. He is pretty good at reading people, and his skills are highly required for this assignment.
-I'm sure that one way or another your feelings will come out. You may not verbally express them, but your actions will give you away.
-When Ecthelion notices that you like him back he’ll be over the moon. He’ll even feel more confident to ask for courtship. And this motivates him to be even MORE attentive to you.
-Expect to find “friendly” gifts such as your favorite flowers on your room, or perhaps a beautiful and fine crafted bracelet... he’s just overly excited.
-Ecthelion has never been one for big and crazy declarations of love who attract the attention of many people.
-No no no, that’s not the way he’ll ask for courtship, it’s not even his style. Ecthelion knows small things also count and possess a deeper meaning.
-Ecthelion will invite you for a walk or to a private spot in Gondolin in which he can express to you how much he loves you.
-The place he chooses is probably your favorite in the city. Ecthelion can be romantic when he wants to.
-But don’t get the idea wrong he is still nervous, he just knows how to hide his feelings pretty well.
-Ecthelion’s confession will come suddenly and in a lighthearted manner. He’ll tell you some sweet and sincere words that will make your heart melt. And he’ll wait patiently for the answer.
-Just say yes! You both love each other! (and of course you say yes😉)
Lords of Gondolin | Being In An Arranged Marriage With Them
Request: I’m excited to see what you have written :) if you think it would be fun maybe you could do it for the lords of Gondolin like Glorfindel or Ecthelion? – @hermaeuswhora
A/N: Following my arranged marriage AU, this one has been structured differently since a few characters did not originate in Valinor. Galdor, Ecthelion, Egalmoth and Glorfindel were all written having their arrangements in Valinor upon their return/rebirth, while Rog and Maeglin had theirs transpiring in Gondolin.
Warning: arranged marriage, resentment, negligence, angst, loneliness, mentions of Maeglin pinning after his cousin, sprinkle of fluff and comfort for some
꒷꒦꒷Galdor꒷꒦꒷
Galdor's demeanour is marked by silence, a weighty silence that those around him cannot ignore, especially in the wake of the news. However, despite his wordless protest, his parents press on with the explanation of his impending marriage.
Confronting this crisis proves to be a perplexing challenge for Galdor. Having traversed the treacherous Helcaraxё, faced numerous wars, and endured the Fall of Gondolin, the third kinslaying, and the War of Wrath, he finds himself at a loss. The complexities of this situation elude him.
Nodding along to the exchanged words, Galdor's mind is a whirlwind of thoughts as everyone joyfully anticipates the forthcoming wedding. Even during the meeting where he first encounters you, he seems neither present nor absent, caught in a state of detachment.
While greeting you with respect and learning about you with nonchalance, Galdor's distant gaze is unmistakable. It's not meant as disrespect, but the prospect of an enforced marriage weighs heavily on anyone's sanity.
As the entire arrangement unfolds, transitioning into shared living and wedded life feels surreal to Galdor. Despite your animated discussions about future plans, his aloofness persists, absorbing your words without full comprehension.
Playing the role of a perfect husband, Galdor fulfils his duties diligently—strolls, teatimes, meals, social gatherings, festivals, and even family dinners—all executed in quiet compliance. Eventually, a moment of realization dawns on Galdor, prompting him to address the lack of sincerity that has quietly persisted in the background.
“Forgive me if this seems all too sudden, Y/N, but…my behaviour. While you may not have noticed the way I treat and respond to you—without earnestness—I fear that you do not deserve the way that I am currently. Please allow me to explain—all this, the arrangement. I have yet to grasp the true nature and because of that, I have not been true to you as I have been with myself. And because of this, I wish to start over.”
Your innocence is the reason why you've struggled to reconcile with his apparent lack of seriousness. Yet, you graciously dismiss his explanation, assuring him that he exceeds your expectations. Galdor experiences a mix of relief and concern, sensing that you may be overlooking the depth of emotion behind his actions.
However, with his newfound awareness, his role as your husband remains unchanged, yet now, his gestures carry a heightened emotional resonance. Every 'good morning, evening, noon, and night' carries a weight of significance. His smiles and laughter become more genuine, and conversations take on a deeper sense of purpose.
Galdor gradually comes to terms with the marriage dynamics, understanding that you had no say in the arrangement. Despite any reservations, he chooses not to express dissatisfaction, focusing instead on building a foundation of trust and comfort for your shared life together.
꒷꒦꒷Ecthelion꒷꒦꒷
Upon his joyous return to the Blessed Realm, marking the end of his long sojourn in Mandos, Ecthelion is swiftly met with unexpected news: the proclamation of his intended marriage. In the backdrop of his years of carefree existence in Beleriand, this revelation catches him entirely off guard.
The nobleman is plunged into a state of incredulous uproar, vehemently opposing his parents' wishes. However, his return to Valinor signifies his subjugation to his father's authority as the true Lord of the House of the Fountain. Despite Ecthelion's resistance, he finds himself reluctantly compelled to meet you and your parents.
While you, elated at the prospect of uniting with the renowned Lord Ecthelion, bask in the glory of his Middle Earth victories, he languishes in the waiting room, brooding like a disgruntled child. The entire encounter is marred by Ecthelion's rebellion against the terms negotiated between his parents and yours.
Concern begins to gnaw at you, fearing that the esteemed Lord you heard tales of in Middle Earth might be a façade. Ecthelion, harbouring no ill will towards you, unfortunately channels his distrust of his parents and frustration with yours through piercing glares directed at you.
Despite Ecthelion's fervent protests, both sets of parents remain indifferent, leaving the two of you alone in the waiting room to familiarize yourselves, while they withdraw to deliberate wedding arrangements.
Ecthelion maintains a frosty demeanour throughout, unable to muster the warmth required to mask his displeasure. His attempts at melting the ice are restrained, and he refrains from taking the conversational lead, leaving you to navigate the uneasy exchange.
“I apologise if I have insulted you in some way, Milord. It was not my intention to make you feel discomfort through this arrangement, but if it pleases you, I will do my best to limit our interactions to reduce the ambience this arrangement brings you.”
As your words reach him, a subtle twinge forms in his heart, though all he offers in response is a nod in your direction, a silent acknowledgment of your compassion.
Living with Ecthelion demands a mutual respect for privacy, ensuring that both of you have your own space. Shared breakfasts and mealtimes are a rarity, occurring only if you manage to catch him at the opportune moment; otherwise, you'll find yourself dining alone. Much of your time will be spent in solitude, interrupted only by occasional check-ins to ensure your comfort is consistently met.
Despite his reserved nature, rest assured that Ecthelion strives to convey essential matters regarding the household or family. While he harbours resentment for the forced marriage, he recognizes his duty to fulfil the basic role of a husband in meeting your needs.
In the public eye, Ecthelion maintains a façade of unity, well aware that the whispers of Valinor surround your union. Whether at events or social gatherings, his pride compels him to wear a smile and engage in polite chatter with you on his arm, concealing the fact that the icy distance between you two remains intact.
꒷꒦꒷Glorfindel꒷꒦꒷
Upon his return to the Blessed Realm after years in Middle Earth, his parents warmly greet him, unveiling the surprising news of an ongoing arranged marriage. Glorfindel, caught off guard, contemplates whether to respond with a forced laugh or unleash a string of profanities at this unexpected revelation. Without hesitation, he turns to his father, demanding clarity in an instant.
Much to Glorfindel's chagrin, the reality of an arranged marriage for the esteemed young Lord becomes apparent upon his return. As the true Lord of his house, his father's authority leaves Glorfindel with limited options, compelling him to voice his protests and seek his mother's intervention, given the deep respect he holds for them.
This incarnation of Glorfindel is far from the merry and radiant being known during his time in Middle Earth. You who were acquainted with tales of Lord Glorfindel's past, witness a stark contrast. He avoids direct eye contact, concealing his anger and ensuring you are shielded from its full force.
His resentment is not directed at you, but rather at the arrangement orchestrated by both sets of parents. Despite his inner turmoil, Glorfindel endeavours to maintain composure in your presence, reserving his desire to flip tables and shatter glass for moments when you are not around. For now, he remains outwardly passive.
It's evident that he grapples with inner turmoil whenever you are nearby. Despite his sincere efforts, tension underscores his actions. The façade, crafted to sustain a smooth relationship given his dispute with both sets of parents, endures for a considerable duration before finally unravelling.
“I’m sorry! I truly believed that I could hold out while upkeeping this façade, but it has done more harm than good. Please do not believe that I hold something against you, it’s our parents. I know that you’re a lovely person to be around and do not deserve this lowly behaviour from me, so I wish to apologise and seek forgiveness while wishing to start anew. Perhaps with a friendship?”
While you may have hoped for a more immediate romantic connection, Glorfindel's desire to start as friends is a thoughtful approach, far preferable to the prospect of a sudden end, as you've heard in others' experiences. Throughout the relationship, Glorfindel consistently strives to be amiable and reliable, ensuring a solid foundation.
Glorfindel remains steadfast in controlling his temper, especially when his parents scrutinize your relationship. His commitment is not just to appear perfect but to genuinely be the best arranged husband possible.
As seasons turn, you witness the side of Lord Glorfindel that has captivated Middle Earth. Your days are infused with humour and comfort, and should you desire more of his company, it is readily available.
Throughout your marriage, Glorfindel is attuned to your needs, adjusting his actions to bring you comfort. Whether you seek space, a new garden, an expanded house, or simply wish to deepen your connection, he willingly embraces and supports your desires.
꒷꒦꒷Egalmoth꒷꒦꒷
Tables are being flipped and profanities are leaving his mouth in a swirl of furry. He can’t believe, despite how grown he is and all the things he has faced on his own in life, his parents still wish to dictate his love-life with an arrangement. He knew such acts were popular among the royal family, never suspecting that he would be subjected to the trend.
Egalmoth refuses to submit so lowly to allow someone to select a spouse for him to spend his eternal peace with. The power he once held as a Lord to Kings in Middle Earth is stripped away as he returned as the son of a Lord who he must abide to.
The room takes on an unprecedented chill, surpassing even the biting cold of winter. During the meeting, as your parents bask in their satisfaction, Egalmoth directs a piercing glare at the table, as if intent on searing holes into its surface.
Despite your attempts to bridge the gap and quell the fiery tension, Egalmoth remains steadfast in maintaining distance. His demeanour and actions are unyielding, operating on a frequency of self-satisfaction that defies your attempts to find common ground.
The living arrangement entails cohabiting with a virtual stranger; it's akin to sharing a dwelling with a spectre. Greetings are reduced to mere "good morning" and "good night," a routine destined to persist. Even the entreaties of fellow Lords fall on deaf ears as they endeavour to persuade him to give the relationship a chance.
Frustration mounts as Egalmoth actively avoids you, seemingly going to great lengths to dodge encounters that are not of your making. Despite your earnest efforts to cultivate some semblance of acquaintance, he prefers to exist as a ghost, perpetuating an unsettling distance between you.
“You seem to believe that I had something to do with this arrangement when I didn’t know who you were until your arrival. I hate it just as much as you do, so face it! We’re stuck like this unless you wish to separate which you can. I don’t know what’s holding you back, but I’m trying to make things bearable and you’re not helping. I’m tired, so please…just tell me you don’t want me around…”
Egalmoth was taken aback when he witnessed the tears welling up in your eyes in response to his distant demeanour. Though he never intended to inflict pain through his communication style, he found himself inadvertently doing so, leaving him feeling regretful and remorseful. His initial goal was to avoid forming deep emotional attachments, not to cause you distress.
Despite his reluctance to fully embrace the role of a husband to someone not of his choosing, Egalmoth recognizes the need to bridge the emotional gap between you two. While he maintains a certain level of distance in his affections and gestures, he is committed to projecting a more approachable and interactive persona whenever circumstances allow. One tangible step in this direction is sharing daily breakfasts and lunches with you.
Over time, Egalmoth acknowledges the importance of overcoming his reservations and investing more freely in your relationship. He endeavours to set aside his differences and foster an environment where a meaningful connection can thrive. Realizing that accepting the role of a husband may require an extended period, he opts to first establish a foundation as a supportive friend before gradually navigating the complexities of marital ties.
꒷꒦꒷Rog꒷꒦꒷
The giant craftsman is confused at the words spilling from the lips of his advisor since Gondolin was a place of freedom. Having come from a rough background and learning about the Noldor culture, he felt like this was a contradiction, but obliges after they informed him it was frequently practiced.
Rog patiently meets his future spouse and their parents, wanting to go along with the arrangement as he complies with the customs of the Noldor. It does not come as a surprise the first time you meet the giant blacksmith; he is as gentle as ever and makes you feel welcomed. It’s your parents who treats the union as automatic boost in society.
As much as Rog wasn’t interested in getting married, the choice he was offered made his idea on the situation flip. You didn’t appear snobbish or greedy for power which made him all the more open to accepting to court you and proceed with a wedding eventually.
This being his first relationship, he is cautious to not mess anything up and pray that this marriage would be successful. He listens to all your needs and wants, going out of his way to fulfil them as best as he could. At times, he would turn to the other Lords, as unwedded as they are, for guidance.
The only thing Rog doesn’t like is addressing you in conversations as his arranged spouse or his spouse he earned through an arrangement. It never dawned on him the stain it would leave on your title when he agreed to wed you. Now he makes sure to never allow the terms ‘arranged’ to be used when addressing you. It makes him wish you two could have met another way because it’s a constant reminder how you were both forced.
“It never occurred to me how much I would come to despise the term ‘arranged’ when referring to you. I’ve grown fonder of you day by day as this marriage progresses. But rest assured, you have nothing to fear when it comes to our love. That, to shall grow stronger for you as the days wield overhead.”
You truly have no issues or quarrels with Rog through your entire marriage. As the Lady/Lord of his house, you will be spoilt endlessly with riches from his crafts that others may be jealous at the lavish life you are living and how dearly your husband spoils you rotten.
Attending dinners the other Lords hosted will be extended to you and even they would warmly welcome you as their friend’s spouse. Gifts would be exchanged, along with praises and jokes that their gentle-giant friend married before them, and he needed to teach them his tricks.
You don’t have anything to fear when it comes to your future with Rog. Out of all the Lords, even Glorfindel, Rog is most open to the idea and content with progressing things to truly become a happy couple, forgoing the friendship stage.
꒷꒦꒷Maeglin꒷꒦꒷
Maeglin is confused and in a silent outrage because you were not the person he wanted to end up in a relationship with from the very start. His true desire was his cousin, and after being aware of this, his uncle chose to construct an arranged marriage to deter his focus on another person.
This isn’t going to be one of those ‘his heart turned from her to you to moment he saw you’ situation because his desire will continue to focus on his cousin, and it will be displayed through his protests when his uncle summons you all for a gathering to offer the arrangement.
Your parents are pleased since Maeglin is the King’s heir and by marrying him, it would make you a royal, so immediate status boost. You on the other hand have been aware of the Prince’s interest for another and already understood your position throughout this marriage whether you were for or against it. Your entire life would become nothing more than being his spouse with a title while he lusts after someone else.
Deep down, he has it somewhere that you are apart of this arrangement to sway his focus. Makes him distant and negligent all the more. You can try to reach out and pacify the situation for him to pardon your presence, but it doesn’t even make sense because Maeglin had never accepted you as his spouse.
To him, you’re like a guest living in his house after he was forced by his uncle to make your stay comfortable—which he does for the basic commodities. If you want to have a difference made, take it up with the King, but even he doesn’t have a say in the privacies of a married couple.
However, Turgon does his best to ensure that you and Maeglin are allowed to spend more time together in hopes of building a relationship. You and Maeglin would be invited to dinners, balls and festivals as a couple in hopes of something blossoming. However, any conversations would have to be created by you, even when the other Lords congratulate you both or initiate conversations, it’s you doing most of the talking.
“My Prince, might we speak? I know that your focus lies elsewhere and I am not here to sway if you think so. All I wish is simply to live a peaceful life as your spouse until my presence is no longer required…I don’t know how long that would be. But perhaps during my time under your household, we can be well acquainted with one another a little more?”
It is an internal struggle in his mind to acknowledge your words because he doesn’t know if this is a trick where he would end up gaining interest or if you were being genuine. He was so focused on lusting after his cousin that your attempts at making your time with him bearable were shot down.
Maeglin truly doesn’t know at this point whether to shift focus onto you during your time with him or to let you go because he believes that you would continue to be hurt if you stayed at his side.
Request: Could I ask for headcanons for the lord of gondolin where reader had a really bad dream involving them, maybe them being severely injured or something in between these lines, and when they wake up in the middle of the night they have to make sure the elf was alright saying things like "are you alright? Are you truly? I cannot lose you, please don't leave me! I need you, please" full on crying and all. Yes I woke up today and choose the pain but hey that's why angst to comfort exists right? Thank you Mina, and sorry if it's a little too much 🤗 - @lua-goaroundlife
Galdor
He’s an incredibly light sleeper, so the moment you begin tossing and turning a lot more than usual Galdor is up searching the room for a threat.
It’s when you fly up and start screaming Galdor’s name with tears streaming down your face, he reaches out to hold you.
Being a gentle person Galdor is going to reach out as though you are an injured flower in his garden that requires thoughtful attention and care.
He doesn’t have to do much with tugging you into his embrace because you had flung yourself into his arms, sobbing and weeping about not wanting him to leave you.
His heart breaks at the mention of you dreaming about him leaving and never coming back, especially with the looming threat of war.
Galdor is going to wrap the blanket around you and wipe your tears away while allowing your hands to touch his skin. For you to have a sense of security and awareness.
Not many words are going to be exchanged on his end, he’ll allow you to do the talk while humming and keeping you close. He’ll mostly excuse himself to grab some scented candles and tea to keep you calm.
For the rest of the night, he’ll stay up should you refuse to sleep and converse on lighter topics to prevent the return of negative thoughts.
Ecthelion
It’s the frantic shaking and the feeling of water falling on his skin that makes him fly out of his sleep and comes face-to-face with a distraught you.
The broken cries and words of ‘don’t die, please don’t leave me’ and ‘stay with me, you’re alive’ brings him completely out of his sleepy trance. Sleep is gone from his mind and caring for you is all that matters.
He’s trying his best to calm your erratic state, first by reducing your tear by showing you that he’s alive and well, and then with a song.
A familiar tune he sings for you every night while cradling and stroking your hair, drying all the tears and rubbing your back, pressing soft kisses to the crown of your head.
Ecthelion will allow you to squeeze him as tightly as possible for as long as you wish. If you require to hold him like your life depended on it for the rest of the night, he’ll allow you.
Lying atop his chest, listening to his heartbeat to calm your senses and bring you back to light. Giving you a sense of self-assurance and presence.
His heart is broken knowing that there is a possibility of your words coming to life with the ever-impending doom of Morgoth hovering in the background, so he does everything to make the situation light and stress-relieving.
He might make a few light jokes in his usual style of joking and stay up the rest of the night to watch over you whether you choose to return to sleep or not.
Glorfindel
He understands your fear and nightmares more than anyone else and has experienced them for years since his return, furthermore, he knows that this isn’t the first time you’ve suffered them.
Practically an expert in the matter and manner of handling your nightmare sessions and is always on standby, hence why he sleeps lightly. So, the most he senses is your frantic sobbing and erratic breathing, he’s already on it.
The process is the same where he’d walk you over to the balcony for some cool air to aid your breathing and soothe your senses.
You’ll be curled up in his arms, cocooned and swaddled like a baby, listening to the sounds of his heartbeat to bring you back to reality. He has the entire process memorized from start to end, so he knows what you’ll say and ask.
He’s already comforting you and reassuring your dizzy mind that he’s here and isn’t leaving to go anywhere.
You are completely safe and sound with him and no Balrogs are going to drag him off a cliff. Glorfindel even allows you to squeeze as tightly as necessary for encouragement.
A few songs would be hummed during the night and knowing him, he’s going to make lots of jokes to lift your spirits and bring a smile to that tearful face. He hates to see you cry, so that’s the first thing he wipes away.
Like the others, he too stays awake until you fall asleep and he mostly prefers you return to sleep to get your rest.
Egalmoth
Your whimpering and sobbing are what throw his dreams off because you don’t wake him, but instead, sit there crying and he’s confused about why he’s hearing you crying in his dreams.
The minute he turns around and notices you slumped and wiping away your tears is the same time he flies from his position and hovers with questions rolling off his tongue.
His eyes are searching the room for any signs of danger while begging you to tell him of your worries to ease his.
Tenderly tugging you into his arms and stroking your hair, his voice becomes softer as he uses a term of endearment to address you. He’ll even nuzzle his nose into your wet cheeks while attempting to hold back his tears.
He hates to see you crying and does not know the reason or is unable to remove or fix the issue, so he’s begging you to break your reason to him. Once you do, his heart shatters.
Egalmoth knew nightmares can be terrifying, but he couldn’t believe you would have such dreams about him dying and leaving you alone.
You were living in times of peace, so to him, why would you dream such horrendous things. It upsets him more than it does with you that you’re having dreams like that. He doesn’t really know what to say except calm you.
Tries his hardest to soothe you that he isn’t going anywhere and he’s here to stay forever at your side.
Rog
He would be returning from a late-night forging session and already planning to take a hot bath, have dinner and hit the pillows, however, when he hears your whimpering through the door, he forgets his plans.
Bursting through the door ready to fight the intruder, he comes face-to-face with you sitting in bed sniffling and wiping your tears away. He can tell you’ve been crying for a long time from the puffiness of your eyes.
Rog would forget that he’s sweaty and requires a bath and rush to hug your weeping figure. His giant body provides that extra bit of warmth and security letting you know that he’s here and not leaving.
Very much hates seeing you cry over nightmares like that after you inform him of your dream. “Hey, why would you believe that I would leave you? Mírё, you know I would never leave you; don’t believe that. I’m here aren’t I?”
The scent of metal and smoke doesn’t even bother you, all that matters is that he was there at your side proving to you that he was real and here to stay.
Tenderly stroking your hair and whispering soft words of comfort, Rog isn’t the type to outrightly sing or hum a song for you, so he’ll simply rock you back and forth while chatting away.
Probably brings up some old conversations about your planned future to put a smile on your face and help you to see that he’s here.
Maeglin
Wasn’t sleeping when he heard you sound as though you were fighting and struggling in your sleep. Eye darting over to observe your body language, he’d grow wary when you fell silent before shooting out of bed.
Screaming at his side of the bed and calling his name, asking for him to not leave you and stay would get him running over to your side.
Maeglin is another person who understands what your nightmare feels like because he too has begged for particular persons to never leave him. He used to get them with you at the start of your relationship.
So, he knows how to deal with yours after remembering how you helped him. Lots of tea and incense is prepared to reduce your erratic and frantic self. He’ll sit you over by the fireplace and swaddle you in blankets, never staying out of your sight.
Constantly chatting with you on cheerful topics, like your future and life outside of Gondolin. He’s patient and understanding on the matter because it isn’t something that you can easily erase, it takes time.
Maeglin doesn’t mind staying up all night into the dawn to keep your mind secure and prevent it from running off into the land of terror again. But what he isn’t going to let you do is deny yourself rest.
If he has to mix herbal teas to have you fall asleep, he would. He still wants for you to have peaceful dreams like you wished for him.
Lords of Gondolin | With A Nervous or Socially Anxious Reader
A/N: Just a little something I had sitting in my folders since last year after I had misread a quest and wrote this instead >.<
Warnings: reader suffering panic attacks and fainting
Galdor
Galdor is one of the softest and most observant elves, so being nervous around him is something he is bound to notice, though he wouldn’t be aware at first until it becomes a habit.
He notices whenever you’re speaking you twiddle your thumbs or avoid looking him and people in the eyes. At times you stutter when you’re placed front and centre.
When he invites you over to meet with his friends and politely declines, he wouldn’t make anything off it, even when you give a plausible excuse.
It’s only when it becomes a regular habit of you refusing to interact with his friends or attend gatherings with him, he confronts you. When you explain to him that socializing makes you nervous and anxious, he’ll apologize to you a hundred times over for not being aware of it at first.
From then, Galdor is going to ensure that you aren’t placed in any uncomfortable situations both in public and privately. Should you decide to ask Galdor for assistance with easing your anxiety, he’s glad to assist.
His approach is going to be gentle. Whenever you are walking through the streets, he lets you hold his hands as tightly as you want to – he can handle pain. If you are talking, he holds you close and lets you lean into him for reassurance.
Like some people who used familiar scents to calm them, he has all your favourite flowers – lavender, and passionflower. He never leaves your side and if he has to, he ensures that you return indoors to keep you relaxed.
Ecthelion
As someone who is very quiet and dislikes loud social events, but still makes the effort to attend, Ecthelion is a perfect partner to share your nervousness with.
He is going to notice before you even do anything, and without questioning, he’s going to change his approach to reduce any stress you might gather from your nervousness.
More dates indoors or in his private gardens where you two can soak in his pool or fountains. There he notices how relaxed and free your mind is as compared to being in public.
Ecthelion isn’t one to openly ask you about your socializing abilities, but should it become alarming, then he’s going to take precautionary measures and talk to you about it.
He wants to learn all that he can to ease your nerves and make interacting with you a lot easier. If you can only be in a room with a smaller crowd at first and then gradually increase, then he’s making it happen.
If you prefer jobs with less interaction to decrease stress, he’s finding a way to make it happen. He'll even teach you a thing or two about how he gets through his day with ease.
During your cuddling, lots of time is going to be spent talking on topics surrounding the causes of your nervousness and how he can reduce your stress.
Glorfindel
Glorfindel isn’t one to notice your nervousness right away whenever you twiddle your thumbs or bite your lips and fumble over your words. He takes it as you simply being nervous about meeting new people.
It isn’t until he begins to invite you to attend parties that you outrightly decline stating that you’re not ready or prepped enough for the event.
“What do you mean you’re not prepped for the event? My love, if you needed an outfit, you should have informed me, I would have gotten one tailored just for you.”
It’s only when you sit him down and talk him through it, “I need time to mentally prep before I leave for an event or to go into public. If I’m told last minute, I tend to panic because I’m not ready to deal with people.”
From there Glorfindel is going to ensure that he is informed of all events at least a month before so he can inform you, that way you would have enough time to mentally prepare yourself for dealing with people.
At times Glorfindel is going to sit and chat with you about ways he can assist with making situations comfortable for you. Sometimes you don’t like the idea of being placed up front and centre or making the first move.
An incredibly gentle and understanding person with the situation and does not hesitate to get all the help from the healers and learn how to care for you. He wants to learn about everything there is to know about you and your reasons, how to assist or how to help you break out of it.
He’s going to do his best to support your anxiety and ensure that others respect your condition and give your space and time.
Egalmoth
Everyone knows that Egalmoth is a social butterfly, so he’s always wanting to drag you off to some new event or festival that’s being held and hates the idea of missing it.
During one of the festivals, it was extremely crowded and many people were talking at the same time, your head began to spin, and your breathing got a lot heavier. You were still standing next to Egalmoth when you began to cold sweat and your grip on his hand loosened.
That’s when he turned around to notice you appearing faint and pale. When he does rush you to the healing wing to be treated, he thought you had eaten something to make you sick.
Sitting him down and explaining to him that large crowds, heavy interactions and loud noises make you anxious and sick to the point of fainting, his face morphed into extreme worry.
Why hadn’t you told him this before? He felt angry with himself and you because had he known, he would have understood and avoided the festival and stayed at home with you.
From then, any festivals or events, Egalmoth excused himself to spend to entire night or time with you at home. There are times when the event is a dinner, you’ll attend because it’s small and the interactions are with people you are familiar with.
Sometimes you tell him that he can go to the events and leave you home, and you don’t mind, but he does. He always returns early to give you the full breakdown of all that happened.
Despite being the social butterfly that he is, Egalmoth understands that at times, socializing can stress a person out to the point of feeling ill, so you don’t have to worry about him being heartbroken about your lack of socializing.
Rog
Rog is a very observant elf, he does craft all the time and has to be aware of any faults in his creations, so he’s going to notice right away.
The moment your eyes widen, your breathing and heart rate increases and your grip tightens, Rog notices and pulls you away from the party. He’ll sit you in an empty room near the window so you can have some fresh air and hold your hands tenderly.
He’ll soften his voice and speak calmly to you, “Y/N, can you hear me? Can you feel me holding your hands? Nod if you can, please sweetheart.”
It would break Rog’s heart to see you so distressed when it comes to interacting and socializing with people. He understands that at times, socializing can be stressful and tiring, but never has he seen the extensive toll it would take on someone, especially you.
Rog doesn’t mind staying in with you indoors, heck, he sometimes prefers to spend most of his time in the forges crafting away, so you are welcome to stay with him in his private forge.
During your time with Rog, he wants to learn all that he can to avoid another episode from happening. Even if it meant him building or evacuating a section of his house to ensure to don’t have an anxiety attack, he was going to do so.
This giant is going to become a gentle giant for you. He’s going to cradle you in his arms and talk to you calmly, wanting you to gather your thoughts and become aware of your surroundings.
Anything you need to aid and ease your anxiety; he’s going to have it ready for you.
Maeglin
Something tells me that Maeglin himself would have experienced severe anxiety attacks when he arrived in Gondolin and was trying to settle in. I mean he lived in solitude with only his parents as his only major company. Shifting to a grand city in a matter of days and having his life turned upside down in hours would give him major anxiety.
When you came along, Maeglin was able to notice your symptoms from the start because he understands what it feels and looks like. So, you’re going to be in safe hands with Maeglin because he knows every trick in the book to ease the pain.
It’s quite a beautiful sight to see Maeglin being extra soft and tender with you, but at the same time, it’s a painful interaction for him. It makes him remember the traumatic experiences that led to him suffering anxiety attacks, so he’s going to take every precautionary measure.
He wants to know if you’ve been abused, traumatized, attacked, or abandoned. Please just tell him so he can lessen the pain. Maeglin himself learned how to slowly overcome his anxiety as he became a lord and prince.
He wants to help you as much as he can because you’ve always been there for him, so let him be there for you.
He understands that you don’t feel comfortable being in large crowds or having to constantly be in charge of communicating with people on a daily basis and he wants to help you slowly overcome the anxiety that is created in those situations.
Maeglin understands how stressful it can be and he hates to see others mock and tease you, which makes him become even ten times overprotective.
Request: Protective!Lords of Gondolin headcanons? :) - Anon
❄︎ You would feel as if the entire room went cold, and you were thrown on the Helcaraxё from the stare-down Ecthelion was throwing that the perpetrator (his stares are cold). The grip on his wine glass would cause cracks to run across, threatening to spill the ruby liquid across his robes.
❄︎ The one time Ecthelion doesn’t mind getting dirty is when it comes down to your safety. His body language changes immediately, and he becomes cold and deadly.
❄︎ For a split moment as you’re being dragged away and out of the room by his guards, you would notice the other Lords hovering because they know how easy it was to drive Ecthelion past the point to become physical.
❄︎ Out of all the Lords, Ecthelion would be the one to become physically the most easily. Would not hesitate to throw a hand or two at the idiot who thought it was wise to harass or touch you.
❄︎ Poor Turgon would be enjoying his party/festival and all of a sudden a brawl is occurring in the middle of his event, it’s all for necessary reasons though. I still don’t know what foolish person would deem it sensible to fight with Ecthelion.
❄︎ This elf crossed the Helcaraxё, fought in most of the wars of Beleriand and then Gothmorg (died and whatever) so there isn’t a thing that he can’t protect you from or wouldn’t hesitate to die while saving you.
❄︎ It would take Rog and Glorfindel to restrain him as he pounces or before he pounces on the poor ellon who decided to play with his life. That would be the first and the last time anyone decides to attempt a stunt to anger the stoic and calm Lord.
❄︎ You know, water can be calm and also turbulent so that’s a lesson that all the folks of Gondolin would learn that day about their Lord.
❄︎ You wouldn’t even be in the vicinity or nearby to witness the altercation between your lover and the perpetrator.
❄︎ If Thel can’t get you away from the scene of the incident, he’ll place himself between you and the person, making himself appear larger and more threatening than usual.
❄︎ His voice becomes deeper than usual (is that possible, his voice is already deep) as he attempts to calmly tell the person off before things become physically violent.
❄︎ Ecthelion doesn’t like when your life is in danger because he hates the idea of you getting a glimpse into his warrior side.
❄︎ When the situation has dissolved, you’re going to be spending the rest of the day calming him down and treating him.
Request: How would each of the lords of Gondolin propose marriage? Idk if this should be general headcanons or if we should specify one for a fic sorry. 😅 Too much work? - anon
A/N: It wasn't plenty of work but it was tricky to figure out the different ways they would propose lol. Like there were so many options but which to choose from.
Galdor
Excited and nervous at the same time because no amount of rehearsal could sedate his worry. Penlod who stayed up for long longs with his friend helping him to get his phrases right would even shake his head.
The brave Galdor would become a shaky leaf before you. His arms would tremble lightly as though he was chill and every time you question him if he’s alright, his voice grows softer and softer until he stops speaking to not give himself away.
Galdor and you propose to you through something very simple like a picnic. The both of you sitting and watching the sunset and chatting your heart away. More you chatting and Galdor staying quiet while fumbling around with the pouch that contains the ring.
You would notice that his attention is focused elsewhere when he wasn’t responding to your questions and turn to spy his fidgeting around with the pouch. “What do you have there Galdor?”
“Nothing, nothing at all. Nothing of any great importance – let us continue watching the sunset.” If it weren’t for your persistence, Galdor won’t have proposed to you that evening.
His words would be a bit jumbled as he’s expressing himself, but he’s trying his best to remember all that Penlod told him to say until he foregoes his instructions and speaks from his heart.
You could see the relief in his chocolate brown eyes when you tell him yes. In a split instance, Galdor would shoot off the ground and spin you around while littering you with kisses and multiple ‘thank you’s’ because this puppy thought the worse.
Ecthelion
Nervous but a lot more mature about the situation and would have no problem proposing, but here’s where the problem arises, his two best buddies wouldn’t leave him alone.
They insisted on chaperoning to help him, but everyone knows that both of them would make the proposal a mess.
Ecthelion would invite you over for dinner (something simple for him and to keep Glorfindel and Egalmoth away) which wasn’t unusual for you at all since it was a regular event.
He would have the ring placed atop your dessert or on the place in the velvet box as the servant brought your meals out. This is where Ecthelion would slowly begin to express his nervousness through his giddy actions.
Knocking his knee or elbow on the table as he’s attempting to remove himself and kneel at your side with the ring and pour his heart out. Might step on his robe as he’s kneeling but that’s not important because right now Ecthelion was looking at you with unconditional love in his heart.
He could feel his heart in his throat as his words flew from his lips but the grin that spread across your face as he continued to profess his undying love for you and his desire to spend eternity with made him cut his words cut and just ask the question, “Will you marry me?”
Poor you and Ecthelion went tumbling when you dove into his arms, knocking the both of you into the ground. You were squealing yes a thousand times that for the first time in his life, the word filled his heart with joy.
Glorfindel
The way Glorfindel proposes is pure crack and fluff at the same time because it’s also accidental but planned.
For weeks he’d be rehearsing his lines and his actions so he doesn’t mess himself up. Going on rides with Asfaloth and practising in the open fields, sometimes he’d practice on Asfaloth and then grow frustrated with his horse ignoring his attempts.
In truth, Asfaloth was growing tired of all Glorfindel whining about messing up and the grass was more interesting than listening to his master’s speech. So many times, Glorfindel would have the opportunity to propose but he would grow tongue-tied and forget his words.
From walks to rides on Asfaloth during the late evening, his horse and seen it all and had decided to take matters into his hand. You were more than surprised when Asfaloth strolled up to you after pick-pocketing the ring from Glorfindel with a pouch in his mouth.
Don’t worry, Glorfindel has no clue that you were wearing the ring on your finger and on his way to meet him. You can imagine the heart attack your lover gets when you flashed him the ring and asked, “Your proposal through Asfaloth was really cute Glorf?”
“Proposal? Asfaloth?!” At that point, Glorfindel suffered five heart attacks before he could recover and informed you that he was planning to propose for some time now. He wouldn’t pluck the ring from your finger but would hold your hand while finding the confidence to repeat his speech and ask for your hand in marriage.
At this point, he has no doubt about your love for him since you were proudly wearing his ring. He’d pull you in for the sweetest kiss while making some comment about having a talk with Asfaloth.
Egalmoth
Egalmoth is the most confident of all the Lords and never for a second fault. His confidence is unmatched and knows that because you two have been together for so many years, there is no way you would reject him.
It was a simple walk in the park for him, except his proposal will be grandiose. Only the best for you and he’d go out of his way to beg the King to borrow his ballroom for the proposal which would make Turgon look at him unamused, but he’d get the ballroom.
He would rent the entire room out and have an orchestra on standby so you two can dance as well to make the night memorable. Honestly, he doesn’t even need to rehearse his lines because his proposal would roll right off his tongue.
Everything would go smoothly from the entrance to you dancing away with him, not once would you suspect him pulling something so important, but you would ask him about why he bothered the King for his ballroom.
“Why not bother the King for his ballroom, he barely uses it,” in the most obvious tone because he just loves to also tease the King with any chance he gets.
When it’s time to propose, here’s where Egalmoth doesn’t realize he’s sweating as he reaches for the ring and gets down on one knee with a slight tremble. His hands are clammy as he looks you deeply in the eye while holding your hand and hoping you don’t take notice (you don’t).
His proposal is so sweet and delicate, and humorous because he needs to make a joke to ease his nerves. As mentioned, he has no fear of your response because he knows you’ll say yes.
Rog
Talk about an unexpected proposal for Rog. He’d be so nervous and jittery that you would think it was his wedding day, but that’s an entirely different story.
After visiting Ecthelion, Penlod and Galdor for some advice, Rog would spend weeks in the forges crafting the perfect ring for the most perfect person to enter his life – you deserved the best in your life.
He would spend all his time practising his lines, his hand gesture and his body language wanting to have it down to perfection. Whenever you saw him and he appeared lost in thought, it’s because he’s practising. Burnt himself because his head was deep in thought while making the band for your ring.
He’d put a little inscription on the band ‘forever and always’ in Quenya or Sindarin depending on your tongue.
Here’s how Rog would end up proposing. Working on his speech, he’d be so lost in getting the words right, Rog wouldn’t hear you entering the forges.
“…I want to love you for a lifetime and would like to gift you this ring as a proposal – will you marry me?” “Yes.” Rog had never moved so swiftly in his entire life upon hearing your voice. He was so concerned with you walking in on him, he nearly missed your response.
All you did was smile while walking over to the giant to give him a hug and another resounding ‘yes’ to sink it into his head that you’re agreeing to his marriage proposal. If you never imagined Rog capable of transforming into the sun well now picture it.
Maeglin
For Maeglin’s proposal, he’d turn to the other Lords for assistance and guidance because he properly hasn’t any idea of what he wants to do for the proposal. He knows that your way of proposing is different from his race of folks, but he just doesn’t know how to surprise you other than just flat-out asking you.
To him, it doesn’t seem as romantic as he’d like it to be or from what he’s seen and heard. Maeglin would spend weeks and months getting every piece of advice he could from all the other Lords. He’d even turn to his uncle Turgon to hear what he has to say. Turgon would be very supportive of his nephew’s choice.
Maeglin would be left with tons of different approaches to propose, from picnics to dinners to waiting for the anniversary of your courtship. Poor ellon wouldn’t be able to choose and would focus on what he wants to tell you and get your ring made.
The entire time Maeglin is with you, he’s literally boring a hole into your head internally fighting with himself to say something, but he still wants to make it romantic.
Maeglin would end up proposing in the simplest way that would still take you off guard. The both of you would be lounging on the balcony outside his room when he would just…ask you, “Would you marry me?”
“Are you serious?” “I am. I wanted to do something romantic, but I didn’t know – ” you wouldn’t even let him finish without crashing your lips upon his to give him your answer. You made Maeglin the happiest person in the entire world with your agreement.
Request: Headcanons for married life with Ecthelion? - Anon
A/N: Here you go anon, everyone's favourite water boy.
𑁍 Married life with Ecthelion is calm and serene especially when living in Gondolin. For the greater part of the time, you don’t have to worry about him riding off to war every few years.
𑁍 During his married years, he softens up a lot due to the realisation of being paired with the love of his life. He has the person he’s been pinning after for months as his spouse. This was the sweetest life could ever become for him.
𑁍 Mornings are filled with soft cuddling when he doesn’t have any boring meetings to attend or training with the other Lords. This is perhaps the most wonderful sight from the stoic Lord.
𑁍 Loving poetry and verses from songs he’s been stressing over writing would roll effortlessly off his tongue, accompanied by tender kisses and ‘I love you’ or ‘You make the happiest person in the world’. Ecthelion is not afraid to profess his unconditional adoration to you.
𑁍 There are moments when he’s in an extraordinary mood and he becomes quite the jokester with you. Making jokes in his unusual sense of humour, which is an odd sight for anyone, including you. He’s a lot more laid with his comical theatrics around you.
𑁍 Taking more days off than ever to bask in your honeymoon stage— he has the wish for wanting all the days of your married to be like the honeymoon stage (not sexual), sweet and new as though you are discovering each other for the first time.
𑁍 His acts of service only increase or deepen; you deserve to be continuously treated with respect and appreciation all the days of your life. But his acts of service increase more than ever.
𑁍 Now that you are living with him, this means that breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed together every day. More drinking wine and dancing in the living room or bedroom drunk and in love. Late nights staying up just staring at each other or conversing about life and your future.
𑁍 There are nights he will invite you for dinner with the other Lords and loves to introduce you as his spouse every single time. The others may have gotten annoyed at the gesture, but never Ecthelion. He finds it impossible to shake the idea that he’s married and because of this, he enjoys adding ‘my wife/husband’ at the end of his words.
𑁍 Let’s say for instance that you’re into gardening, during your courtship days he was very much invested in your interest, but now, there’s a difference to his admiration. Spending hours in the garden with you and even getting dirt on his clothes while replanting flowers. Even if he doesn’t wish to get dirt and you request for him to be a little more domesticated, he’ll bend the knee and assist (not everything he would do though).
𑁍 He’ll even spend time in the kitchen with you dancing away while the pot is bubbling and sharing a few glasses or bottles of wine. Laughing at each other’s left feet while you await your meal.
𑁍 When it comes to building a family with him, if it is a dream of yours to have offspring of your own, Ecthelion would love to sit down and discuss how big of a family you’d like and all the theatrics. I do believe like all elves; he does wish to have a little one of his own running around with some of his features.
𑁍 Should you not wish to have children but prefer to adopt or have none at all due to your reasons or circumstances, being the respectable and understanding person he is, Ecthelion with abide by your wishes and process the option you prefer.
𑁍 Either way, Ecthelion is more than happy living in the little happy bubble he created with you, and whether or not you have children, life with him will always be ecstatic and entertaining. He would never allow for a day in your marriage to be considered disappointed.
