was obvious Thorin was losing his mind.

at first, you refused to believe it, but he started getting aggressive over trivial things. on top of that, his newfound suspicion toward everyone deeply unsettled you.

your fears were confirmed when you found him standing amidst the gold, no longer the man you once knew.

"no," he snapped, whipping around as you voiced your desire to step outside the stone walls.

"why not? we can't stay here forever."

"because I said so. I am your King, you will listen to me."

"I listen to you, every damn time, and it always leads to this!" you suddenly snapped back, making him tense.

he glared at you as if ready to pounce, but his tone shifted instead. "don't you understand? everything we need is here."

you scoffed. "you mean mountains of gold and nothing else?"

There was an obvious bitterness in your voice, as if you didn't want to admit it, even if it were true.

your words didn't affect him as he closed the distance between you, disturbing the coins resting quietly beneath your boots.

"I chose you to follow me," his voice dropped to a whisper. "I decide what is best for you. you belong to me now.”