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What traits do you personally as a fic writer care the most about conveying about Bilbo and Thorin when you write fic?

This is a really cool question.

For Bilbo, I try to keep him fairly close to Tolkien’s original vision/inspiration: a crusty Englishman, or in this case Hobbit, who’s pretty set in his ways and has mutual culture clashes as a matter of course with his companions. He’s sassy, definitely, but I don’t want to put him into Sassy Gay Friend territory, and most of all I try to avoid the shrinking violet trope that people complained about in fics post-AUJ.

For Thorin, I try to convey the responsibility he feels he has to shoulder – the Atlas figure, if you will, without making him into a maudlin Christ figure or anything. He’s an educated prince, with extensive knowledge in warcraft, statecraft, languages, and culture; he’s not a bumpkin, and he’s just as sophisticated as Bilbo – if anything, Bilbo’s the provincial one. At the same time, I also try to get across that he has depth, especially regarding his fear and realization of mental illness.

Thanks for the ask! 🙂

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Seven Nights, Seven Days: A Yuletide Tale.

Summary:

It’s tradition to spend Yuletide with your family. Bilbo Baggins sees no
reason why his betrothed can’t partake in his traditions, even if that
betrothed is the King of Erebor. However, tossing friends, family that
he has yet to meet, and enthusiastic pets into the mix may ensure that
this is the most memorable holiday Thorin has ever seen (and he’s spent
some with Nori).

The sequel to Down the Road and Back Again is here!!!!!!!

Many thanks to @tea-blitz for beta-ing. ❤

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