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[kilimanjaro]

[Kili doesn't waste time with formalities. He looks strained and tired, dark shadows lining his eyes. No doubt he hasn't been sleeping well.]

I'm looking for Thorin Oakenshield. He's a dwarf like me, dark hair, blue eyes, probably carrying an elvish sword. I've been told he is here, but so far I've been unable to locate him.

[His hands are trembling slightly as he draws one over his face, rubbing lightly.]

If anyone has information on him, please tell me. [A moment of hesitation.] My name is Kili and the best place to find me would be the training rooms.

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[kilimanjaro]

I...don't suppose you have a cure for nightmares?

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[ladyofrivendell]

I wish that I did, for all those who suffer them here. All I can offer is a comforting presence to try to ease them away.

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[kilimanjaro]

You're always that, Celebrian. [He blushes a little at his own daring, but keeps going.]

...I feel safer with you.

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[ladyofrivendell]

[She smiles, supressing a light laugh.]

That's very sweet. I really don't hear that very often, it's refreshing to know that.

[Although, she can't imagine what about her makes anyone feel safe. She's poor with a sword, at best, even with her mother teaching her and even moreso with her little knife. Celebrian had never even taken a single life.]

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[kilimanjaro]

[Kili smiles a little shyly.]

It's...nice to have someone I can talk to here.

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[ladyofrivendell]

It will help a lot, for both of us, while we're here. Being able to talk.

[Kili, you are absolutely precious. Why so shy?]

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[kilimanjaro]

[Kili looks considerably happier now, even if he's still horribly exhausted.]

I could always talk to my brother before here. I'm...glad we're friends.

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[ladyofrivendell]

[And he looks tired, which she takes notice of. Especially with his mention of nightmares.]

I'm glad of that as well, but come. You look tired, you should probably rest soon.

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[kilimanjaro]

[Kili bites his lip and shakes his head slowly.]

...I haven't been able to sleep without Fili.

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[ladyofrivendell]

[She has no idea who Fili is but she does know that he said that he feels safe with her.]

You're welcome to come and stay with me until Thorin is found, if that would be to your liking. I don't sleep much myself, I find rest in other ways.

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[kilimanjaro]

I...yes, I would appreciate that. I have a hard time sleeping on my own.

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[ladyofrivendell]

Alright then. I live in unit 501, I'll make sure that my roommates don't keep you out.

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[kilimanjaro]

I may come by in a few hours. [He smiles in relief.]

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[ladyofrivendell]

Would you like me to leave you until then or stay?