[It would be a lie to tell Kíli that it hasn't crossed his mind, and he isn't sure that he can forget the rage, the betrayal in his brother's eyes, not so soon. They've both heard it, not outright but in murmurs here and there -- a flaw taints their family's blood.
But Fíli answers with a firm shake of his head and another squeeze for his brother's arm, his gaze steady as it locks with Kíli's.]
You're stronger than any curse, Kíli. And we have each other, we always will. Gems and gold don't come close to that in value.
[Not the brightest diamond, not the largest vault of gold, not even the Arkenstone.]
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But Fíli answers with a firm shake of his head and another squeeze for his brother's arm, his gaze steady as it locks with Kíli's.]
You're stronger than any curse, Kíli. And we have each other, we always will. Gems and gold don't come close to that in value.
[Not the brightest diamond, not the largest vault of gold, not even the Arkenstone.]