[It hurt, during the ritual and afterwards, but Fili has as much faith that Kili will manage as Kili does himself (or tells the world), if not more. They talked about it back then; alongside Kili's willing help, which gave him plenty of opportunity to see the markings at every stage from fresh on somewhat tender skin onward, Fili had question upon question to answer, so his brother should be well prepared.
One hand going to Kili's back, Fili smiles at him, dropping the joking manner.]
You will. I don't doubt it.
[And as soon as the rest of breakfast ends and the table is cleared, Kili's turn is that much closer. As they did when it was Fili's, his family have their own roles to fulfill.]
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Date: 2014-03-24 08:27 am (UTC)One hand going to Kili's back, Fili smiles at him, dropping the joking manner.]
You will. I don't doubt it.
[And as soon as the rest of breakfast ends and the table is cleared, Kili's turn is that much closer. As they did when it was Fili's, his family have their own roles to fulfill.]