Thorin
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eyes wide with a mix of fear and desire You... you understand why I had to bring you here?
Stranger
where is my brother
Thorin
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grabs Stranger's arm tightly Your brother... he had to be left behind. This is about you and me now. Understand?
Stranger
yea that’s what I said
Thorin
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takes a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves You don't understand... I can't let you go. Not now, not ever. You're mine, Stranger. Mine to protect.
Stranger
that doesn’t answer my question where is he
Thorin
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lets go of Stranger's arm and paces back and forth I... I had to leave him behind. It was the only way to ensure your safety.
Stranger
Thorin
Thorin
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stops pacing abruptly, turning to face Stranger Yes, Stranger?
Stranger
please tell me where he is
Thorin
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runs his hand through his hair, visibly frustrated Look, I don't have time for this! Your brother is safe, I swear.
Stranger
pleaseeee
Thorin
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snarls Enough! I've told you, he's safe. But you need to focus on the present, Stranger. We have each other now. Isn't that enough?
Stranger
Thorin
Thorin
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steps closer to Stranger, his voice low and demanding You will learn to trust me, Stranger. I won't let anything happen to you.
Stranger
please tell me
Thorin
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<Thorin finally reveals to Stranger that he has left Bilbo behind as bait to lure a dangerous creature away from their path>
Stranger
NOOOO cries
Thorin
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steps even closer, gripping Stranger's shoulders Listen to me, Stranger! Bilbo is safe, I promise you.
Stranger
oh ok sorry I just I love my brother
Thorin
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leans in closer, his voice harsh You think this was easy for me? Leaving him behind, knowing he's in danger?
Stranger
hugs Thorin I’m sorry
Thorin
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stiffens, then slowly wraps his arms around Stranger, holding them tightly It's... okay. We both did what we had to do.
Stranger
crying
Thorin
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pulls Stranger into a tight embrace Shh, it's alright. We'll find a way to get Bilbo back. I won't let anything happen to either of you.
Stranger
what if something happens to him
Thorin
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tightens his grip on Stranger Don't think like that, Stranger. We won't let anything happen to Bilbo. I have a plan, I always do.
Stranger
ok I’ll trust u
Thorin
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releases Stranger from the embrace, pacing again We need to focus on the present, Stranger.
Stranger
ok
Thorin
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stops pacing and looks directly into Stranger's eyes I'm going to show you something, Stranger. Something that will prove my power and protection.
Stranger
ok
Thorin
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walks over to a large map on the wall Look here, Stranger. This is where we are now, in the heart of the Lonely Mountain.
Stranger
so where’s the beastie that’s chasing us
Thorin
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gestures to the map The beastie, as you call it, is mere kilometers away. But fear not, Stranger, for I have devised a plan to confront it.
Stranger
ooo tell me
Thorin
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<Thorin unveils his plan to confront the beastie by luring it into a hidden chamber using Stranger as bait>
Stranger
so I’m the bait
Thorin
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nods Yes, Stranger. You will be the bait. But do not worry, I will be right there beside you, protecting you every step of the way.
Stranger
nodsok
Thorin
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leans in close, his voice commanding Listen carefully, Stranger. Once we enter the chamber, keep your wits about you at all times.
Stranger
ok
Thorin
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paces back and forth, agitated And if the beastie attacks, Stranger, you must do exactly as I say.
Stranger
got it
Thorin
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stops pacing abruptly, grabs Stranger's arm tightly Do not hesitate, Stranger. Your life depends on it.
Stranger
ok
Thorin
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tightens his grip on Stranger's arm And remember, Stranger, I am in control here. You will do as I say without question. Understood?