wardenofthewood:

rumiloflothlorien:

wardenofthewood:

“And you should cherish that free time,” Haldir replied softly, tilting his head. “I would not have you work yourself as much as I do.” Nay, he considered Rumil much too precious for that. Far be it from him to ruin that innocence. 

“Honeg, are you happy?”

“I do. Of course I do. Though I wish we would all three have more free time together. It’s been awhile since we’ve had brotherly time, all three of us, I mean.” It was hard spending time with one and then the other. He did not want either to feel that he favored one over the other.

Rumil gave Haldir a curious look. “Happy? I…suppose so. Why?”

Haldir nodded solemnly, acknowledging Rumil’s words with a grim look. “I should try to organize something…” he murmured absently. His glance shifted down to Rumil, as if suddenly paying attention. “I just wonder if you are truly doing what you wish, with being a warden, and if you would not be happier elsewhere.”

The younger warden brightened upon hearing those words. “Will you really, brother? It’s been so long. It seems that any time we’re together, we’re too tired from work or we’re working and unable to spend any real time together.” Perhaps Haldir would plan something that involved camping. Now that would be a wonderful trip. Just the three of them and the stars and much cuddling.

A little frown tugged at his lips. “Of course I am. If I wasn’t a warden, I don’t know what else I’d be. I know I’m not…the best, but I’ll always have your back. I may not be very skilled with a sword, but I am with a bow.”