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[kilimanjaro]

[Kili's expression is stormy, his beard that once stretched down to his toes now loose and cut jaggedly, now just a few inches long. Beside him is the knife that must have done the job; there are still a few strands of coarse dark hair scattered about and his voice is deeper than usual and hoarse.]

Thorin has left this place. For those that had business with him...my brother and I will pick up where he left off.

[Standing beside Kili, hand placed on his brother's shoulder, Fili nods when the announcement is done, his own expression grim.]

Ask for us by means of the locket - Fili and Kili are our names.



[ooc: for his close CR and/or those that are in the area, you can find Kili getting very drunk in Cothromach]

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[walkingarsenal]

[There is a sense of perhaps they should know of this stranger, and Fíli pauses.]

Well met, then. You have our thanks.

we don't really do tagging order here so feel free to tag whenever

[kilimanjaro]

[Kili has no idea who the stranger is either, sharing a quick glance with his brother, but he inclines his head as well.]

Our needs are taken care of for now. But um...might we ask who we're addressing?

{Video} <3 Gotcha.

[rangerandking]

Aragorn, son of Arathorn and heir to Isildur. {He doesn't exude the pride that has been the downfall of so many. In fact, it would be quite easy for him to blend in as a commoner.} More importantly, I am a friend of Gimli, son of Glóin.

[kilimanjaro]

[Isildur... Kili's history is a bit rusty, but that name does sound familiar and his eyes widen slightly. He inclines his head briefly, recognizing that Gimli has made friends in high places.]

It is an honor, Lord Aragorn.

[rangerandking]

The honor is mine. {His gaze softens and he returns the respectful gesture.} Do not hesitate to call on me for aid if you are in need. I will never ignore your call.

[walkingarsenal]

[The revelation surprises, once Fíli places the name, acknowledging the introduction with a dip of his head in turn, but nothing in Aragorn's manner is boastful. It's as he put it: the focus is on who he is to Gimli.]

And we would be glad to aid a friend of Gimli's, if ever you need it.

[kilimanjaro]

[Kili's nod this time is more self-assured] Aye. A dwarf's trust is not easily earned, and Gimli is a better judge of character than I've ever met.