Gimli-centric drabble

[thrihyrne]

I'm watching The Two Towers again, partially to see my dress in action, but then it prompted me to write a wee drabble from Gimli's POV when he first meets the Rohirrim. From The Riders of Rohan in TTT:

"...for these horsemen are riding down the orc trail. We may get news from them."
"Or spears," said Gimli.

Title: Alliances
Rating: General

One hundred and five horsemen, so Legolas said. They thundered past them as their small entourage of three crouched until Aragon stood, calling to them. Gimli found himself surrounded by tall, long-limbed men wearing mail of standard make — certainly not of Dwarvish influence — and long, blond hair. He didn't care about the thicket of spears aimed at him, though he snapped a retort when their leader proved insolent. Éomer did provide horses, though he also jabbed at Gimli's heritage, and his hand itched as it clenched on his axe-handle.

Merry and Pippin: they were his focus, his intent. Surely, they lived.

Comments

[heartofoshun.livejournal.com]

OMG! I adore this. You hit gold (or should I say mithril?) so many times in such few words.

long-limbed men wearing mail of standard make — certainly not of Dwarvish influence

Perfect detail! Love it.

though he snapped a retort when their leader proved insolent

Éomer doesn't quite realize how much he is pressing his luck and Gimli's self-control and commitment.

his hand itched as it clenched on his axe-handle

Good work, Gimli. You kept your focus under provocation!

Lovely, lovely drabble.

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed this! I'll admit to being a bit swayed by the movie, but by now you must know that I love Gimli and Dwarvish culture in general; this just clamored to be written.

If only I did have mithril…

[applegnat.livejournal.com]

Oh, gorgeous.

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much!

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

I have missed your Gimli liek woah. :D *huge hugs*

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much, sweetie!!