mythlorn-art:

Challenge:
Tattoo
Series:
Tolkien
Pairing:
Gimli
x Legolas
Author:
Mythlorn
For:
Thranduilfatherofgreenleaf
Rating:
G

Thoughts:
Traditional tribal tattooing is done with a stick that has one (or
several) narrow, sharp pieces of metal ( thorns/wood etc) in the end.
The ink is then painted on the skin, and tapped in with that stick,
or the sharp ends on the stick are dipped in ink and ‘tapped’ against
the skin. Today’s tattooing is performed in a manner where needle
depth is easily adjusted. And even today, modern tattoos can scar
with that proper needle depth. It does not always ruin the tattoo, but you
can certainly feel “raised areas” where scarring has happened (This can occur for a number of reasons). I
have two traditional tattoos on my body. They feel like this in some
places. It is what it is. With my eyes closed, I can feel the
difference between my tattooed skin, and the skin that has not been.
I’m not interested in a diatribe about tattooing practices because of
this piece. Just read it and enjoy, okay? And if not, then off with
you, if you please. 😀
Date:
6-5-2016
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So, if Legolas were to get piercings and tattoos, what do you think he would get? Something with meaning? piercings that signify his occupation? Memorial tattoos? Something that he just thinks looks pretty? What would his family’s reactions be? WHAT WOULD GIMLI’S REACTION BE????? Omfg and I can totally see Gimli holding Legolas’s hand when he gets pierced/tattooed for the first time…

OOOH hmmm hmm hmm hmmmmm

OKAY SO USING SOME OF MY PIERCING/TATTS IDEAS FOR DWARVES:

Legolas is of age, obvs, so if he liked the idea and wanted to go ahead, Gimli could design him some tattoos for his shoulders/arms, like he has. Curling leaves, ivy or vines maybe, as he is an Elf.

And yes, the first few times he squeezes Gimli’s hand so tightly, his fingers go blue at the tips. When he finally lets go Gimli has pins-and-needles and has to shake his hand for a solid two minutes before he has any feeling back!

Legolas is a warrior, and so Gimli would be all YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A PIERCING THROUGH YOUR NIP. (considering the great fascination he has with Gimli’s pierced nipples, I think Legolas might. um. Really like this idea.)

This hurts a bit to think of, but he might walk up to his beloved one day with a small sketch in his hands. “What’s this?” Gimli would take it, and study the little picture: a bow, lined all along its curve in stars. “It’s lovely.”

“It’s a mourning mark,” Legolas would mumble. “For a friend.”

And Gimli would know – how could he not know, when he wears its match upon his own shoulder? And he’d nod his head. “I’d be honoured to set it on you,” he’d say, gently.

Then there’s the pair of Elk horns, the tree, the crossed bow, axe and longsword, the stylised running horse, and the Gull. Each of these were Legolas’ choice, for his own personal meaning. There’s a many-pronged star, too, bright as rubies, bright as the dawn. It rests over his heart, surmounted by a crown of cirth runes.

(That one is important.)

Perhaps he likes the feel of Gimli’s heavy ear-cuffs against his teeth, and wishes for something similar for himself. Gimli throws himself single-mindedly into the project, and comes back with the most beautiful thing EVER, mithril and gold, the perfect blend of Dwarven mastery and Elven art. I’m imagining something like this:

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(btw, this can be found for sale here. Also, look up ‘leaf ear cuffs’ on google image search if you wish to drool with covetous lust over pretty, pretty jewellery. *controls self with a massive effort*)

Previous pierced-Legolas responses may be found here and here! And yup, possible *ahem* piercings are discussed.

I suspect Aglarond may be inundated with demands for new jewellery, once Legolas’ people get an eyeful of what he’s sporting these days! Like, SWAMPED with orders, all jewellers on the go all the time.

hmm, I don’t know if many of the remaining Sindar or Galadhrim would venture into tattooing… but I get the feeling that the Silvan folk would LOVE the notion, and get tremendously artistic about it. I can see the same swirling beautiful patterns they use on their armour, winding over their forearms and calves.

(Legolas totally gets this done too. He will Not Be Outdone.)

Thranduil has joined Aragorn in the land of the Unshockable and Unflappable. They sit upon thrones of Utter Doneness and let it all wash over them 🙂

Laerophen would be *GASPWHAT* but but OW and also, it DOESN’T COME OFF, WHAT

Laindawar would say nothing. That’s because he’s already picked out the designs he wants, SWORDS CROSSED ON HIS BACK FUCK YEAH.

I just read _Hearts Will as Hearts Must_. Lovely!!!!!! The reunion of Legolas with adult Gimli was very very similar to my imagination for how you might have Gimizh and Laerophen eventually recognize the change in their relationship, if they do become attracted. :-) It made me wibble all over. ^_^ I was also amused by having imagined you writing something so close so a situation you later actually wrote! *giggles* Thank you for posting this lovely story.

Awwww, you’re so welcome, Nonnie! I’m thrilled you enjoyed it! 

(LMAO, oh my gosh, brain-sync or what!)

Glad you got your eye diagnosed so you can get treatment! Sending you a ‘ship: Legolas/Gimli, obviously! ^_^

kooriicolada:

  • Who said “I love you” first

to be honest i like to imagine they don’t even remember or care and just turn it into another thing to argue over.  

“Nay, lad, it was me that said it first.  You remember, I said it–”

“If you did it was in a language I could not understand and therefore should not count!  I quite clearly recall it was me who–”

  • Who would have the other’s picture as their phone background

They both do.  My god, these two will FOREVER be that couple.  They have each other’s pictures on their phones, and on their desks, and in their wallets, and everyone is like fuck we get it guys you’re in love, holy shit.

  • Who leaves notes written in fog on the bathroom mirror

Legolas, the cheeky little shit, and he always does it up high and waaaay out of Gimli’s reach.

  • Who buys the other cheesy gifts

Definitely Gimli, though they’re also rather meaningful and Legolas treasures them immensely.  After all one day they’ll be all he has left of him.

  • Who initiated the first kiss

Another point of contention.  Legolas claims he was leaning down anyway, and Gimli says it was he who grew tired of the waffling and dragged Legolas down.

  • Who kisses the other awake in the morning

Legolas.  After the sun rises he leans over Gimli, entrapping him in a fall of smooth golden elf-hair and kisses his brow, his eyelids, his nose, the apples of his cheeks, the corners of his mouth…

  • Who starts tickle fights

The first time it happened, Gimli dug his fingers into Legolas’ side during a wander through Lothlorien.  The fact that Legolas made a sound like a startled cat meant he kept doing it.

  • Who asks who if they can join the other in the shower

“Bath?”

“You comin’ or not?”

Enough said.

  • Who surprises the other in the middle of the day at work with lunch

Pfft, I imagine they both like to spring cultural foods on each other at odd times, just for their own amusement.

  • Who was nervous and shy on the first date

I’m pretty sure they were too busy slaughtering orcs to be nervous or shy.

  • Who kills/takes out the spiders

Legolas, but only because Gimli would never deny him the satisfaction.

  • Who loudly proclaims their love when they’re drunk

Gimli.  

“All of Erebor heard you, please get down off the table lad.”

Hearts Will As Hearts Must – Complete, one-shot

determamfidd:

(Gen., 10K) – Gigolas, Bagginshield, Kiliel

AHH I FINISHED IT

For the Gigolas 1000 Fics Challenge!

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Summary: The Dwarves are returning to Erebor reclaimed, and the elves uphold their promise to safeguard the caravans as they pass through Mirkwood.

One particular Dwarf has wit and spark enough to match Legolas Greenleaf – perhaps even outmatch him.

It’s hate at first sight.

On AO3!