"Even so, I have ensured that I am well armed just in case anyone wishes to test me," she said, though more an attempt at humor than anything else. While she is certainly ready to fight for his affection and attention she had no doubt that it is not anymore necessary than for Kili to fight for hers. Everything she has to give is his and she would not wish it any other way.

"So tell me, where are you leading me this evening?"

She squeezed his hand as she spoke, enjoying the feeling of his strong, calloused hands against her own. The way his rougher skin felt along her own as a wonderful contrast, one she loved to feel. Truly, she loved it any time that Kili touched her and wished that he would do it more often. Not that he was hesitant about such a thing but she felt herself craving it every bit as much as she did his company.