#bilbo x reader

༊ THRANDUIL 

big royal wedding, a larger than life event which happens somewhere outdoors amongst the trees, beautiful and light

firstly, it is incredibly aesthetically elaborate and decorated; as well as quite ceremonial and lengthy, fitting for a very important royal couple

but most of all it is incredibly romantic, all things considered

the way he looks at you is just beyond. so much love. 

his vows are very long and detailed and flowery, making you tear up, you swear you almost see a tear in his eyes too. 

to say that you had the best of the best would be an understatement. 

elves and highly esteemed guests come from all over. 

it lasts long, both the ceremony and the party. 

let me just say the drinks are STRONG AND GOOD. high chance of things getting out of hand eventually. 

maybe it’s a custom or something, but you got lavished in gifts prior to the wedding. 

it’s the stuff of legend all around elven kingdoms because it was such a momentous, perfect day. 

he definitely toasts to you, waxing poetic, and everyone must be subjected to listening bc they don’t really have a choice mwahahah

؛༊ THORIN 

dwarves take their big life events seriously. 

it’s elaborate and ceremonious, quite serious during the formal portion of the event, but the party afterwards is an absolute blast. 

it’s also a royal wedding which means it lasts longer than the usual ones and everything is so rich and elaborate

your ring is astonishing, as well as the finest jewelry handmade just for you and Thorin for this particular occasion. 

he’s taking it so seriously and he was also very involved with the planning and fine-tuning. 

the food is AWESOME and the drinks are abundant. 

does he get slightly tipsy and carried away afterwards, when the most important parts are done and he can relax and enjoy the fact that you are together forever <3 maybe. 

definitely holds a speech in your honor, making your face heat up profusely. 

and a toast also. or multiple. 

he will kiss you deeply multiple times throughout the night even though he usually keeps the PDA lowkey and is respectful but ITS HIS WEDDING HE MAKES THE RULES!

؛༊ BILBO 

you know his birthday party, that iconic one? before that, there was this very special party! 

the whole Hobbiton is buzzing and so many people are borderline meddlesome, and so curious about the fact that their strangest of neighbors is getting locked down 👀

Gandalf is obviously a special guest too, but alas, news of a good party travels far and wide so there’s a high chance of some dwarf friends showing up bearing finest gifts for the happy couple (and the gifts are very fine indeed, intricately crafted jewelry worth a small fortune, inspiring even more curious whispers all around) 

Bilbo is STRESSING sooo much about everything, it would be endearing if he wasn’t stressing you out by proxy – he just wants you to have the most pleasant day! every now and then you need to calm him down as you get further into planning, but alas, he survives

there’s fireworks! in all your favorite colors

he stumbles over his words slightly during the ceremony but he can’t help it, he is just overcome by how much he loves you and that you’re actually getting married! 

the party lasts until dawn basically; whoever survives, survives.

he’s not one for much dancing in front of hundreds of guests, but he’s obliged to take you for a spin at least a couple times (and show you off a bit, he’s allowed to be sweetly possesive). 

not removing his hands off of you for a single second – you’re his now, and also stunning, and why should he not be all over you, especially on this day? 

a billion kisses and maybe even a small makeout session or two when he thinks nobody’s watching (except the nosy relatives who gasp, but they won’t remember much in the morning anyway…)

؛༊ FÍLI 

the most romantic little affair ever. 

as much as he was pushed to make it a big royal thing, he managed, with his charming stubbornness, to talk his uncle and brother into making it at least a medium-sized event, as per your wishes and comfort. 

as much as he is involved with planning the whole thing by your side, his main priority is that you get everything you want, whether it’s a flower that is completely out of season, or a cake flavoring that can be found only three kingdoms away, he will pull out all the stops to make you feel like absolute royalty. to him, it’s in a way also proving that he will be an amazing, dependable husband

before the chaos of the day, you two ditch the traditions and actually get ready for it together, and of course, wedding braids are a must. 

it’s very intimate and sweet, calming both of your nerves prior to the grand event. 

the only downside is that now you have to wait to extend those sweet moments into something more, but you will definitely be sneaking off here and there to indulge in each other just a bit before the end of the party. 

he will not leave your side for a single second all throughout the day, he is all but glowing with pride and joy with having found his one person for life, and making it official in front of those who matter to the two of you

one of the sweetest parts of the day was when the two of you shared the first dance as a married couple – he held you as close as possible and you will never forget the shimmering look in his blue eyes 

؛༊ KÍLI 

well the two of you crazy kids were feeling particularly adventurous and enamored that you straight up ended up eloping – when he was in love, that was it, and waiting and organizing something for months in advance wasn’t really up his alley; as long as you wouldn’t feel like you’re missing out on something. 

he writes his vows in the form of a letter to you, as do you to him, and you read them out to each other somewhere beautiful, preferably during sunset or some romantic time like that. 

there are definitely some wholesome and happy tears involved, but it’s certainly the perfect occasion for those!

naturally, you put each other’s hair into intricate braids, with the utmost love and care 

you know what’s amazing?? there is nobody else around which means you can kiss each other to your hearts’ content! 

when you return home as a very MARRIED couple, there is definitely a bit of commotion and surprise, but also… he’s a mischievous romantic, so at least his brother wouldn’t have been all too shocked

maybe you get talked into at least hosting a big dinner for the closest family and friends

he can only avoid his uncle’s insistence so much…

but it doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things – you had gotten what you’d originally wanted anyway, so you might indulge those closest to you and let them partake in celebrating your love story

this dwarf is absolutely smitten with you and it’s evident on his face 24/7, he is just so elated at the thought of spending the rest of your lives together!!

Kili

This poor guy had spent so long trying to flirt to no avail. It seemed that no matter how much he braided Reader's hair they just weren't catching on. Was he doing this wrong? Or were they just not interested and ignoring him to be nice instead of outright turning him down? God he'd begun questioning everything.

Until Gandalf came by having noticed Kili's rather pathetic attempts at flirting, placing a grounding hand on his shoulder and speaking in a rather amused tone.

"You know it's only dwarves that flirt like that, right?"

Kili just stared up at him, utterly confused and a little embarrassed now, though he knew the only way find a way that actually works would be to ask for help.

"Well... What should I do, then?"

Gandalf took a puff of his pipe and chuckled, giving a small shrug and responding lightly, not wanting to make Kili feel even worse.

"Just get them some flowers. It's a small thing but if they like you back they should realise what it means."

Kili just stared up at him, seeing how horribly it has been going up until now, of course he had more questions. But he decided to just trust Gandalf on this one.

He showed up by Reader's bedroll, right before they were about to fall asleep, with a bunch of flowers held messily in his hand, each of them picked from around the forest. He tried to keep them relevant to reader some the colour of their eyes, some matching the colour of their clothes.

"I got these for you..."

He was a little nervous but he stood upright, trying to seem confident, giving reader a sheepish smile as he handed them the flowers.

"I hope you like them..."

Fili

Fili figured out just messing with reader's hair and braiding it wasn't going to cut it. Seeing as reader hadn't said anything in return or returned the gesture. So he assumed it was just a difference in cultures. He wasn't going to ask for help from someone else though. If he was going to do this he was going to do it himself.

So he started experimenting. Talking to them more, staying by their side more. Generally getting to know them and stuff. The more he knew the more he could use it to flirt, no? It started small of course.

Giving reader bits of his meal he knew they enjoyed. Offering to eat the stuff they didn't like. Cutting up fruits for them and giving it to them as snacks throughout the day. Simple acts of service.

Then he decided to take it a little further. Helping them with cleaning and sharpening their weapons. Setting up reader's bedroll for them nearer to the campfire so save them a warmer spot. Just quiet ways of showing affection until they caught on.

Thorin

He clearly wasn't sure of how to flirt. He didn't want to do it the dwarven way, braiding and taking care of reader's hair because he didn't want the rest of the company to know. Much less that sassy wizard who was sure to tease him for it.

So he decided to do it by giving them things. Always making sure to find a way to make up excuses for why he was doing it. The sword they'd found in a cave that he gave to reader instead of keeping? Just to help them stay safe. Plus why would he use an even made weapon of all things. Obviously he wouldn't have kept it for himself anyways. The rings he handed them? They weren't worth much anyways. Plus he had enough of them.

Then it started becoming a little... Extra. Actually valuable things, things that Thorin wouldn't even trust his own nephew's with. That sort of thing.

Thranduil

He's a lot more open with his flirting than the three dwarves we've just talked about. He'll show his love in pretty much every form he can. Physical touch? He's got it. He's practically worshiping reader from head to toe. Making sure to show an equal amount of love to each part of them. Gifts? It would be an insult to assume he doesn't provide gifts. Anything reader wants they get almost instantly. Acts of service? Might not be directly from him but he'll order servants around to do things that will save reader time and effort. So that close enough for him. Words of affirmation? He's making sure to praise reader for every act. Even if it seems insignificant to others.

It's quality time where it gets a little more complicated. He's a king. So obviously he's going to be busy. Which may be why he's so excessive when it comes to everything else. He's trying his best to make up for his absence through the things he does when he actually has time to be around reader.

Bofur

He's a lot more open than the rest of the dwarves. He knows that even if his flirting goes unnoticed or unreciprocated it won't be the end of the world. So he just took to flirting by trying to make reader feel as comfortable and welcomed as possible on their quest.

He took note of their eating habits. What they like eating. What they didn't like eating. Any small things that helped them enjoy their food. What helped them rest easier. Preference on watch times. That sort of thing.

And he used that knowledge to make them feel as best as he could. Preparing their favourite foods on days that didn't go that well. Trying to use as little ingredients they disliked as possible. Offering to take watch at times they knew reader would rather be asleep at.

Bilbo

He's a lot more physical with his affection than anyone else. Anytime the company had to camp anywhere remotely cold? He's huddled up as close to reader as possible. Anytime they're out traveling? Staying by reader's side, trying to get any excuse to hold their hand.

Something dangerous happened? He's hugging them the moment the group is back together. They fight exceptionally well or do their job better than usual? He's squeezing their shoulder and making sure they know they're appreciated.

Is it subtle? Not at all. Practically everyone knows of Bilbo's feelings for reader. But that doesn't make it any less sweeter.

Gandalf

With the amount of times he just disappears out of thin air he doesn't have much time to actually spend with reader. But he does make up for it thought other things he did.

Using his magic to help reader was the biggest example of it. Using it to make their pain go away whenever they get injured. Using it purely for entertainment in the early hours of the morning when they're keeping watch together. The lot.

✧ Sometimes you'll see him turn to you out of the corner of his eye, and then briefly look away in almost shame before asking for a kiss.

✧ Most of this can be counteracted by simply sitting with him, where the difference suddenly becomes a lot less noticeable.

✧ (And gets you a lot more kisses.)

✧ Regardless of how he sometimes feels about it, your height is absolutely bragged about when he tells people about you.

✧ Your personality comes first, of course, but Thorin is generally a private person - and if it took him so long to open up to his feelings about you, he can't exactly do it to strangers.

✧ Thorin also tremendously enjoys making armour and weapons for you.

✧ It can be hard to find them in your size, especially in Erebor, but the second you mention wanting something you can see his eyes light up with love and ideas.

✧ He also enjoys seeing you fight with them - knowing that he could help you succeed.

𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢

✧ Doesn't really acknowledge the height difference much, save for when it actually impacts him.

✧ Although he is said he can't just immediately kiss you on the cheek or lips when he feels like it, he sometimes enjoys the challenge.

✧ Staring at you until the words come to him, and then asking for a kiss in a way that shows such sincerity and love you can't help but be a little flustered.

✧ (Occasionally you'll simply get a hand in yours and a longing look when he can't think of anything.)

✧ The other thing you have between the two of you is your inside joke.

✧ When Fíli and you first start dating, he sometimes finds it hard to keep his hands off you.

✧ Not even in a sexual way, but he just finds something about your physical touch comforting.

✧ Which is what led to the incident.

✧ After so many years with Kíli, it's rather normal for him to simply run at full speed when wanting to hug someone.

✧ Unfortunately for the both of you, when he runs to hug you he collides more with your legs and centre of gravity than anything else.

✧ Lying on the ground together, there's a moment of silence before both of you start laughing loudly.

✧ "I suppose you've... fallen for me?"

✧ "I will leave you on this floor, Fili."

✧ Will ask you to get things from the high shelf, but insists on trying to get it himself while tempting fate with dubious balancing tricks.

𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐢

✧ Definitely not a problem for Kíli (as we've seen), and if anything it makes you even more of his type.

✧ Very unashamed of asking you if you could fetch him something from a higher place, then looks around smugly as if people are going to be impressed by it.

✧ The only thing he's truly sad about is that, while he can steal your clothes, you can't steal his.

✧ And so the idea comes to him for how he can rectify that problem.

✧ Thanks to some miracle, he manages to keep the massive shirt he's acquired secret from you until he presents it to you.

✧ At first you think it's just a shirt for you, and then he explains that it's his shirt.

✧ The confusion must show on his face, because he opens his mouth to explain before turning slightly pink.

✧ As if the gesture of what he's just done has only now occurred to him.

✧ It takes a little gentle coaxing, but eventually Kíli tells the truth.

✧ That there's a certain comfort your clothes bring him when you're away and he misses you - and he felt sorry that you couldn't experience the same comfort.

✧ So this shirt is his way of rectifying it.

✧ Of giving you another piece of himself to hold onto while he's away.

𝐁𝐨𝐟𝐮𝐫

✧ Jokes that, one day, he'll get a hat large enough to be taller than you.

✧ Once the two of you finally move in together, you notice the little ramps and contraptions he's built around the house.

✧ Blush comes onto his face when you acknowledge them, but he's happy to show you the purpose. They make him tall enough for you to no longer need to bend down when you kiss him.

✧ Goes very red when you ask him precisely how long he spent figuring out what the perfect height would be.

✧ Doesn't take issue with your height either, although if there's anything he feels insecure about it's his inability to hug you while you're standing up.

✧ When you're in bed together his arms are often wrapped around you to make up for the lost opportunities.

✧ Always forgets to mention the height of his beloved when introducing them.

✧ It's mainly a genuine mistake - but he also loves the looks of awe he gets when you finally arrive.

✧ (He also wants to make sure that they discover just how amazing you are for not just your body.)

✧ Doesn't like how tempting it is to hide behind you when he's scared, but after a while he's more willing to instantly go to your side.

✧ Is absolutely fine with asking you to fetch him things from the high shelf.

𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐨

✧ You're used to people staring at you for the first time you meet, their eyes quickly going from head to toe as they check your height is real.

✧ What you aren't used to is people looking at you for the first time and going completely red, then faintly mumbling, "Gosh."

✧ Bilbo is terribly apologetic afterwards - he's simply never really seen big-folk beside Gandalf - but you reassure him that it's fine.

✧ There's a part of you that rather enjoys just how easily you can fluster the hobbit.

✧ You can always tell when he wants to kiss you, because the grasp he has on your hand gets slightly tighter and he briefly looks away out of embarrassment.

✧ He's always very sincere when he asks for a kiss from you.

✧ Something small for you and huge for him is how much you open up his possibility for collecting walking sticks.

✧ It always makes you smile when he returns from the market with an old antique one that no hobbit is quite sure of the origins of.

✧ Or when he spots a particularly good fallen branch and dashes off the path to get it, his eyes flickering from you to the stick while furrowed in thought.

✧ Also enjoys commissioning clothes for you after the adventures of the Company.

✧ Insists that he doesn't mind, and in fact rather likes, being able to spoil you.

✧ (He's also very thankful for the money that he gets from the Company when it comes to renovating Bag End's ceilings.)

𝐁𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐧

✧ He's still taller than you... by quite a significant amount. But not nearly as much as he usually is when he meets people.

✧ Beorn very much enjoys the fact that you're not too much shorter than him.

✧ He hardly needs to bend when he kisses you, and it makes for a brief kiss to your forehead as he passes by that much easier.

✧ It also means he has someone he can hug properly, without the need to stoop or bend.

✧ Having you wrapped in his arms and just standing with you means so much to him, because it's a sensation he's never felt before.

✧ Rarely can he hug someone of this height - and he's never done it before with true love as his motivator.

✧ Is rather clingy for the first few months of your dating, even if he tries not to acknowledge it.

✧ Also very much enjoys sparring with you and begin able to trade techniques that are actually applicable.

✧ (Does laugh when you confidently try to use one of his longer weapons, only to be completely off-balance because of it.)

A/N: Hope people enjoyed! It was very fun to do tall!reader. Have a good day/night people <3

Samwise

He cannot stand being the one being taken care of

He insists he is fine, and he keeps trying to help around the house

But he has a soft spot for your slight begging for him to lie down and rest

He gives in to your puppy eyes and takes himself back to your shared room and laughs as you push him down onto the bed

Lecturing for him to rest

He watches you do the work around the house with guilt in his chest, and he keeps trying to offer to help

Or telling you to leave it for him to do later

But you only tell him to shush affectionately

And when you walk in later with a wet, cold fabric to brush over his fever-stricken face, he cannot help but melt a little into your touch

Hands finding themselves on your thighs, stroking your skin and enjoying your doting

Merry

Dramatic ass

Insists that he's dying

But he softens quickly when you actually grow concerned about him after hearing his coughing

But fortunately for him, he's having the time of his life

He LOVES your attention on him

Tries to drag you into a cuddle when you're close and complains when you push him away, saying you don't want his sickness

And funnily enough, he gets strangely emotional when you're so gentle and doting towards him

Especially when he's vulnerable and sick

His emotions run a little wild, and you end up holding his face to your chest despite his sickness because he needs the comfort

Pippin

Whiny in a very endearing way

The MOMENT he wakes up and feels his splitting headache...

BAM... baby mode activated

He complains to all hell about his pain

He drags it out a bit to get more love from you

Also does not leave your side

Makes you stay with him while he is resting, head on your shoulder, and fingers interlocked

But he falls asleep mid-sentence while talking to you, just feeling exhausted from his sickness

But don't move cause he'll instantly wake and whine about you trying to run away

Bilbo

Oh he's perfectly fine... he says while he wraps three different blankets around him

Whilst you're in a short tunic... in hot weather

He actually doesn't hate being sick, though

Of course, he hates the feeling, but he would do anything to have an excuse to sit inside his comfortable hobbit hole all day and drink tea

And with you taking care of him? Oh he's so down

Perfect day for him

He likes to keep you close though

Like laying his head on your lap while you read a book

A soft hand in his hair, scratching his scalp and lulling him to sleep

But he does get frustrated when he can't go out with you while you run to the markets for food

Aragorn

The absolute worst patient

He brushes off all injuries like they are nothing

And he hates being a bother, the poor man

So he only gives in when you scold him

Because the only thing he hates more than being a bother is making you upset

He goes quite still while you clean his wounds

Patiently letting you take care of him, and laughing at your mumbled groans under your breath about how bad his injury is

He gets cheeky sometimes, though

Like, if you're cleaning a cut on his face, he will stare into your soul, trying to get a rise out of you

And if that doesn't work, he leans in to bite your nose, and you complain about his immature behaviour

He won't admit it, but he just kinda loves seeing you so focused on him

Legolas

Legolas rarely falls ill

So this is a weird area for him

He does not really know how to act, and gets confused when you are so insistent that he sits down and lets himself rest

But he becomes fascinated by how you take care of him

Like bringing him tea and warm meals, which he does admit makes him feel a lot better

But as quick as he fell ill, he got better almost instantly

But he finds your worry cute and sweet, like you tend to forget that he is an elf prince who's thousands of years old

A little sickness will not affect him much, but he will put it on if he needs the extra attention from you

Boromir

He tries to power through his own sickness

Hating to seem weak in front of you

But you notice him tiring very easily and tell him to sit so you can make him some herbal medicine

He watches patiently, hiding his sniffles and trying to play it cool

But having you so worried about him makes him melt a little, and he makes sure to have every remedy that you are offering him

And does not let you wander far

Keeps you close, a hand in yours usually, feeling fussy

But as he gets sicker, he gets more vulnerable and opens up a little

Resting against you, asking you to rub his back or stay near him while he sleeps

A huge softie in disguise, he just wants to be doted over

Faramir

He quietly accepts your care with great gratitude

But could never ask it of you

He hates being a burden on you, but cannot help but be a little obsessed with the attention you're giving him

He watches you with soft eyes, blushing when you kiss him on the head or when you wrap a blanket tightly around him

He leans more into emotional closeness than physical

So he loves it when you just sit in the same room with him

Even if you're just reading in the bed next to him while he sleeps, letting out sniffles every now and then

He mumbles soft reassurances to you, even though he's the sick one

Wanting to thank you for your care every second you give it to him

Gimli

Stubborn asf about it

Claims he is fine when he very clearly isn't

Like is full limping while you're travelling with the fellowship and you're laughing at his denial

Saying that he must think you're stupid or something

Grumbles the whole time you care for his wounds, but does not once pull away or stop you

It doesn't even take much convincing for him to let you have a look at them

He warms quickly to your attention, cracking jokes about how clumsy he is and how he is only giving you more work

But he loves when you quietly scold him about being reckless

Your spiciness makes him a little heated

But he shows his gratitude later in actions, like giving you a bigger plate of food or gifting you a little horse that he sculpted from wood

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Bilbo is just flustered in general, so if you consistently find a way to touch him, he will get unbelievably jumpy. He is expecting it, but also in disbelief that someone would want to touch him so much that it surprises him every time. The man blushes from ear to ear, especially if you're a taller individual. He would eventually come to terms with it after therapy sessions with himself and clumsily seek it out himself in the form of sweaty hand holding and awkwardly resting his hand on your shoulder when you're crouched at your bedroll or stoking the fire.

Thorin is very much a pat on the shoulder type of guy, but he isn't too touchy. He's totally fine with the bumping and shoving that comes with the rambunctious roughhousing of the Company's dwarves, but he doesn't really participate. He mostly gets bumped into when the others get careless, otherwise they try to avoid him. What he finds most strange is the gentleness of your touch. He's used to the firm and rough disposition of dwarves, but the way your fingers press so softly against his skin, as if he would shatter under any more pressure, brings him an odd sense of clarity. His mind heavy with responsibility and anxiety clouding his vision, your warm palm pressing to his neck as your fingers lay across the back of his neck pulls him from the fog and it's like he's breathing for the first time. He becomes a big fan of kissing your knuckles; it's the kingly thing to do.

Balin has become less touchy in his old age. When he was younger, he was a bit like Bofur in his jovial nature. Shouting drinking songs with his arm slung around a friend's shoulder or putting someone in a playful headlock; he definitely isn't a stranger to expressing himself through touch. However, he's old now and that man's back hurts. He said leave me the hell alone, I got arthritis and chest pains and a herniated disc, LEAVE ME BE ୧(๑•̀ᗝ•́)૭ Bro creaks when he stands up. That's why you like to give him little massages whenever you've stopped to rest. He was surprised when you first offered your help, said you noticed him wincing on the journey and might be able to fix it. The man felt brand new; you've got magic fingers, friend. It's like he's that young dwarf again, bouncing around during meals with Bofur and rubbing circles into the back of your hand in the small hours of the night as the Company winds down to sleep.

Dwalin is lowkey very touchy. He's very touchy in the usual manly sense; clapping a friend on the back, holding you in place to check for injuries, stuff like that. He likes hugging people, but that's a little too showy for his tastes. Plus, people don't often move to hug him, so he just doesn't offer. He isn't against cuddling you in bed, though. He'll never admit it out loud, but he sleeps the best whenever you're embracing.

Kili is the type to always be leaning on someone. Always nudging or poking when telling jokes, and he loves hugs. I imagine his mom cuddled him and his brother a lot, so he's used to just hugging everyone. He'd also walk around with his arm slung over somebody's shoulders all the time. His favorite thing would have to be your hand in his, though. Feeling the curve of your knuckles, the raised flesh of an old scar, the smoothness of your nails. Most of all, how soft they feel in comparison to his, calloused by years of drawing a bow.

Fili is touchy, but in a subtle way. Leaning in close while the group is talking until his shoulder bumps yours, a reassuring hand on the back when he sees that worried look on your face, or grabbing your upper arm to stop you from tripping. He's always looking out for others, and he's so engrossed in connection that he finds himself constantly touching someone. It pisses Kili off sometimes, but Fili loves to ruffle his hair when they're joking around. His favorite way to touch you is forehead kisses. Gently pushing your hair away from your forehead(I like to think that touching foreheads is an old dwarvish custom type thing used as a hello or goodbye, sort of like when Dwalin and Balin headbutt as a greeting.) He thinks it's very intimate and it makes him feel close to you.

Dori is mother. He constantly fusses over Ori, straightening his clothes, fixing his beard and tidying his buttons. Especially if they are being hosted by someone, Dori will float around and pick at everyone, making sure they are at least somewhat presentable. He's a very tidy and proper dwarf, so that is mainly where physical touch comes into play. That being said, he doesn't really participate in big shows of affection like hugs. He secretly gets really flustered; not as easily flustered as Bilbo, but he will shoo you off if you're overwhelming him (what a tsundere lmao). Most of the time it would be you initiating any type of touch but he always gets that little spark in his eye when you need your hair put up. Just by looking at him, you can tell he is something of a stylist. He absolutely loves braiding intricate designs into your hair. Sometimes you'll whine; you're feeling a little hot, a simple bun or braid will be fine. He will hear none of it. Threading his fingers through your hair, he separates the strands into sections and each time you ask, a few hours later your head is a masterpiece of delicately pinned and plaited swirls and patterns.

Nori is a sneaky little flirt. Being something of a trickster, he loves pushing the other dwarves around to annoy them. The ole tap their opposite shoulder and act like it wasn't you is the go-to in his repertoire. His touch has a similar charm when it comes to you; he'll sneak up behind you and blow on your ear just to see you jump, or squeeze at that sensitive spot on your side to get a squeak out of you. He's constantly poking at you just to tease. You'll get so worked up and flustered throughout the day. You're beyond embarrassed and frustrated by the time you lay out your bedroll, but he acts as if he didn't do anything as he grins at you.

Ori is shy, but unknowingly clingy. The Company settles for the night and gather around the fire for dinner and he is glued to someone's side. Personal space isn't a thing, but has it ever been? He's always been like this. He will sit right next to anyone, thighs and knees bumping. The same applies to when he gets frightened; he'll grab your sleeve with shaky hands like a little kid. However, when it comes to you, he is very aware of personal space. You hand brushes his and his face is beet red. You sit anywhere near as close as he would, he's just lost his place in his book. His brain just short circuits and he has to recalibrate his brain to even comprehend that you're speaking to him. Whenever he gets more comfortable though, he would love resting his head on your shoulder (or vice versa).

Oin is the consent KING! Since he's a practiced healer, he's very aware of how some people do not appreciate being touched. He tends to keep his hands to himself unless he's doing some medical work. Even then, he is very steady and methodical to maintain an air of professionalism and avoid making anyone uncomfortable. Since he's hard of hearing, he tends to lean into people when they're talking which sometimes results in some shoulder bumping, small things like that. That being said, he would have to warm up to more intimate touching. Of course, he wouldn't mind you touching him at all. He appreciates a squeeze of the shoulder in passing, but he is not about that PDA action. However, he is really gentle in private. Soft caresses, cradling your head as he strokes your hair.

Glóin is gruff, but not nearly as nonchalant as Dwalin. You try to hug him, the guy is grumbling and begrudgingly pats your back as if his pride will be crushed by a simple embrace. Literal drama queen. It's like the big awkward man energy; he's keeping up this façade of a strong, stoic type but he constantly breaks character. He'll be cracking up at a joke, clapping one of the boys on the back, or awkwardly pat their shoulder after they kill more orcs than him in a fight. Peak dad energy, actually. He's amazing with kids, obviously. They'll climb all over him, tugging at his beard but he tolerates it and doesn't get frustrated. He absolutely gets flustered when you touch him, but he tries to play it off like he isn't embarrassed. He doesn't have a problem touching you, though. His hand is on the small of your back whenever he can get it there, and he loves to cradle your cheek in one hand just to look at you. (Also this mf is absolutely little spoon and you cannot tell me otherwise) OMG he would also carry around a little braid of your hair in a pendant or something and Gimli always thought it was a powerful symbol of connection because of dwarvish customs related to hair yatta yatta and that's why he asked Galadriel for her hair, since it was a prominent symbol to him growing up or something eurrghh ｡°(°.◜ᯅ◝°)°｡

Bifur touches everyone a lot since he can't verbalize everything effectively. It's a lot of little nudges to get someone's attention, gently moving someone to get past, or a pat and nod to say hello. He adapted to using body language to convey his thoughts, so he's comfortable touching others but is also conscious of how they feel about being touched. He's almost like a pillar of the Company; he's looming close by to offer a comforting presence, or a quiet shoulder to lean on. He tries to have constant contact with you, whether that be holding hands or just sitting with your shoulders smushed together. His touch feels quiet yet overwhelming. It's rough but gentle, warm but sends a chill up your spine. He's very romantic in how he traces lovely words onto your skin, whispering secrets to you without ever saying a word.

Bofur is so affectionate. He loves his fellow dwarves without shame and will show it in any number of ways no matter how many people stare. This dude ABSOLUTELY boops noses. Just imagine Dwalin being super serious about something just for Bofur to go *boop* and promptly sprint away Jack Sparrow style as Dwalin Michael Myers walks after him while the rest of the Company cackles. Somebody is cold, Bofur's got two arms for ya. Somebody is tired, Bofur's got a shoulder ripe for the sleepin on. And he will absolutely put his head on top of theirs. If he isn't hugging on someone else, he's on you. He's always happy to wrap his arms around you and do anything aforementioned, but he does get a little nervous sometimes in more intimate settings. He's all charm when he's tucking your hair behind your ear with a wink or pressing his hand to the back of your neck to bring your head closer for a forehead kiss, but he melts whenever you lay your head on his chest and play with his hands. He gets a tickly feeling and finds himself rubbing his neck as a sheepish chuckle falls from his lips.

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